Around 172 faculty members and students from Region I Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) participated in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Virtual Camps officially launched by CHED Regional Office 1 on August 11, 2025.
This activity, which runs until September 19, 2025, is in partnership with the American English Alumni Association of the Philippines, Inc. and the Regional English Language Office, US Embassy in Manila.
The five-week program offers three specialized tracks: Camp 1: English as a Medium of Instruction, Camp 2: English for Tourism Professionals, and Camp 3: English for Career Development—all delivered for free with certificates from U.S. government-sponsored MOOCs through the Online Professional English Network (OPEN).
The virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom and the OPEN using the Canvas learning management system.
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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Distribution of checks for the 747 Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) grantees enrolled at Mystical Rose College of Science and Technology, Mangatarem, Pangasinan on August 13, 2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Joint CHED Technical Panel-Regional Quality Assessment Team Hybrid Evaluation Visit at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Open University System, City of San Fernando, La Union on August 13, 2025. The program being evaluated is the Master of Arts in Science Education.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The CHED Office of Student Development and Services (OSDS), the CHED Administrative, Financial and Management Service (AFMS), and the CHED Regional Office 1, conduct monitoring and evaluation of Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCS) at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City on August 13, 2025

HAPPENING NOW | Joint CHED MARINA Monitoring Visit at PIMSAT Colleges, Dagupan City, Pangasinan on August 12-15, 2025. The programs being monitored include Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering programs.

HAPPENING NOW | CHED RO1 Director Christine Nabor-Ferrer discusses the role of Higher Education Institutions in advancing functional literacy during the 2025 Dagyaw Open Government Town Hall Meeting, with the theme “Sama-samang Hakbang Tungo sa Mataas na Antas ng Literasiyang Rehiyon Uno,” at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan, on August 12, 2025.

HAPPENING NOW | Joint CHED Technical Panel-Regional Quality Assessment Team Hybrid Evaluation Visit at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus , City of San Fernando, La Union on August 12, 2025. The programs being evaluated include Phd in Technology Education Management, PhD Mathematics Education, MA in Mathematics Education, and MA in Technology Education majors in Technical Vocational Education and Technology and Livelihood Education.

In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) proudly represents Region I, securing a spot in the 601–800 global bracket for its notable and impactful contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This high ranking signals MMSU’s focused excellence in areas such as sustainable education, innovation, and community engagement. It reflects years of strategic alignment with the SDGs which proves that academic institutions from the region can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best.
Along with MMSU, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Lyceum-Northwestern University, University of Northern Philippines, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Universidad de Dagupan, University of Eastern Pangasinan, University of Luzon, Urdaneta City University, Pangasinan State University, Panpacific University, Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, and WCC Aeronautical and Technological College secured placements in the prestigious THE IR 2025.

The Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office I, in partnership with the American English Alumni Association of the Philippines, Inc. and RELO Manila-accredited MOOC Camp Facilitators, invites you to join the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Virtual Camps from August 11 – September 19, 2025 via Zoom & OPEN English Program platform.
✅ Why join?
🔹 Improve your English language proficiency & professional skills
🔹 Gain tools for effective communication in the international setting
🔹 Learn at your own pace with quality resources
🔹 Earn certificates from U.S. government-sponsored MOOCs
🎯 Available Courses:
1️⃣ English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) – Register here
📌 For educators transitioning to EMI
2️⃣ English for Tourism Professionals – Register here
📌 For educators & graduating students in hospitality & tourism
3️⃣ English for Career Development – Register here
📌 For graduating students preparing for the global job market
🗓 Deadline for Registration: August 10, 2025
🗓 General Orientation: August 11, 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM
🔗 Zoom ID: 865 2590 0148 | Passcode: 996093
📩 For inquiries, email chedro1@ched.gov.ph with subject line MOOC Camp Inquiry.
Let’s level up our communicative competence and boost our careers—all for FREE! 🚀