The region recorded a 33.33% increase in the number of internationally-ranked higher education institutions in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovations, with 16 HEIs joining the list of the Global Top 400 Innovative Universities.
The following HEIs entered the ranking:
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟒𝟒𝐭𝐡
Urdaneta City University
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟖𝟗𝐭𝐡
Mariano Marcos State University
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟏𝟕𝟔𝐭𝐡
Lyceum-Northwestern University
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟏𝟕𝟖𝐭𝐡
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝐭𝐡
Panpacific University
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡
University of Northern Philippines
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟔𝟒𝐭𝐡
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟔𝟓𝐭𝐡
WCC Aeronautical and Technological College, Inc.
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟔𝟕𝐭𝐡
Northwestern University, Inc.
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟕𝟔𝐭𝐡
Pangasinan State University
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟖𝟖𝐭𝐡
University of Luzon
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟗𝟎𝐭𝐡
Lorma Colleges
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟑𝟔𝟗𝐭𝐡
Philippine College of Science and Technology
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟑𝟕𝟎𝐭𝐡
Union Christian College
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟑𝟕𝟎𝐭𝐡
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, Inc.
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟑𝟗𝟖𝐭𝐡
University of Eastern Pangasinan
WURI is a global ranking system that evaluates universities based on their real-world contributions and innovative approaches to higher education.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟏 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED RO1 conducts Internal Quality Audit in preparation for ISO 9001:2015 Certification at the 3rd Floor Conference Hall, CHED Regional Office 1, City of San Fernando, La Union on July 7, 2025

CHED Regional Office I, in partnership with PRC Regional Office I, successfully conducted the Online Orientation on the Application Process for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) via Zoom on July 3, 2025.
Mr. Jordan Garcia, Supervising Professional Regulations Officer, Licensure and Registration Division – Application Section of the PRC Regional Office I, served as the resource speaker and provided a comprehensive and engaging discussion on:
The launch of “WhatsApp” – What is Application Process? initiative by PRC RO1
The step-by-step LEPT application process via the PRC LERIS portal
Eligibility requirements under PRC Resolutions No. 51 (s. 2016) and No. 24 (s. 2022)
Common documentary issues and how to avoid delays
Specialization mapping for education and non-education graduates
With over 400 participants from 28 Teacher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Region I, the session empowered future teachers with clear and accurate guidance on the LEPT application.
Thank you to our dedicated future educators, faculty, and institutional partners for making this event a success!

With the aim to reaffirm directions and reconfigure prirorities, the CHED Regional Office 1 employees convened for the conduct of the Mid-Year Strategic Planning for FY 2025-2026, at the CHED RO1 Conference Hall, on July 3-4, 2025.
The said activity sought to recalibrate the CHED RO1’s efforts in delivering quality higher education and support broader goals of innovation, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
Furthermore, the planning was highly anchored in the flagship framework (ACHIEVE) of CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis which aims to upskill Philippine Higher Education through Advanced Lifelong Learning, Centralized Human Capital and Talent Development Plant, Harmonized Research and Development Agenda, Integrated Data System, Expanded Internationalization Strategies, Vitalized Internal Systems, and Effective and Efficient Public Service.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED RO1 expressed her gratitude for the commitment and service of the personnel and discussed the ways forward for the Office during the Director’s Hour.
“Today, I want to talk about transformation—not just of our systems, policies, or programs, but of ourselves. Each of us has the power to shape the future of higher education in the Philippines. But to do that, we must first transform our mindsets, challenge our potentials, and embrace bold, action-driven leadership. Let’s ignite the fire within us and revolutionize the way we work, lead, and serve,” Dr. Ferrer underscored.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED RO1 assessed the conduct of activities stated in the 2nd Quarter Performance Commitment and Accomplishment Report; Dr. Angelica shared the status of COPCs, Program Permits, and Recognitions; while Dr. Ricky Cera discussed the Projects, Programs, and Activities (PPAs) of the Office.
During the activity, attendees also reviewed the budget utilization, status of scholarship, procurement updates, eCAV implementation, and various MIS concerns and initiatives.
On the 2nd day, the participants presented their SDG-integrated and ACHIEVE-aligned outputs to the CHED RO1 top management.
𝘣𝘺 𝘒. 𝘑. 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘰

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I, through its Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT), conducted an evaluation of the University of Northern Philippines’ (UNP) application to offer the Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED) program in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on July 3, 2025.
Dr. Cherrel Ignacio from the Union Christian College and Ms. Fe Ibalio of Mariano Marcos State University composed the team.
Guided by the provisions of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 18, series of 2017, which outlines the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the BCAED program, the team assessed the institution’s compliance in key areas, including faculty, administration, library, curriculum, and facilities.
UNP officials, led by Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, welcomed the evaluators and provided support throughout the process.
Currently, only five higher education institutions in the region offer the BCAED program.
𝘣𝘺 𝘈.𝘎. 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦
: UNP-QMO

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED Regional Office 1, awards the Certificates of Program Compliance to Pangasinan Polytechnic College for the offering of the Bachelor of Special Needs Education, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Multimedia Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness programs, during the inauguration of Hon. Ramon V. Guico III as Governor of the Province of Pangasinan, at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan on June 30, 2025.