CHED RO1 joins the celebration of the 47th National Disability Rights Week

Through inclusive programs and services, CHED RO1 ensures that persons with disabilities are provided with equal opportunities to access quality higher education, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
This yearโ€™s theme, โ€œInnovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities Together,โ€ promotes the importance of collective action in creating a society where no one is left behind.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), CHED RO1 remains committed to breaking down barriers and nurturing equitable environments within the higher education sector.
This weeklong observance, celebrated from July 17 to 23, 2025 under Proclamation No. 597, s. 2024, is spearheaded by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in advancing a more inclusive Pilipinas.
You may access the official design and collaterals here: https://bit.ly/NDRW2025Collaterals
Let us work hand in hand to build inclusive communities for all.
๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜‘. ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ป

RQAT visits UNP for BS Interior Design program evaluation

The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) conducted a hybrid validation visit at the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, on July 11, 2025, to evaluate the HEIโ€™s BS Interior Design program as part of the process in securing a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC).
Dr. Raquel B. Florendo and Arch. Rossano G. Baradi, RQAT members, assessed various facets of institutional operations, encompassing administrative organization, academic instruction, research activities, outreach programs, governance mechanisms, and infrastructure resources.
They also reviewed the application reports, conducted on-site inspections of the institution’s library and laboratory facilities, and interviewed key personnel of the institution.
Engr. Leonora Quarte, Education Supervisor II for Engineering programs, provided technical assistance during the activity.
The team disclosed the evaluation findings and provided their recommendations during the exit conference, which was attended by the members of the institutionโ€™s administration, led by Dr. Fatima Rocamora, UNPโ€™s vice president for research and extension and Dr. Ashley Paulino Martinez, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Design.
๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜“. ๐˜˜๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ

18 Region 1 HEIs shine in 2025 WURI Category Rankings

This year, 18 Region 1 universities and colleges shine in 15 out of 16 WURI Innovation Categories. Hereโ€™s a snapshot of the standouts:
Urdaneta City University (UCU) clinched the No. 1 overall ranking in the Philippines and ranked 44th worldwide, dominating several key WURI category ranks:
๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป (๐—”๐Ÿฏ)
1st – World Rank
1st – Country Rank
๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ (๐—”๐Ÿฎ)
4th – World Rank
1st – Country Rank
๐—ฆ๐——๐—š-๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ (๐—”๐Ÿด)
2nd – World Rank
2nd – Country Rank
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) also showed outstanding performance, placing 3rd in the world ranking and securing the 1st spot in the country ranking for Ethics and Integrity (A6).
Furthermore, Panpacific University, a private HEI, was recognized as 4th in the world ranking and 2nd in the country ranking for Ethics and Integrity category.
Meanwhile, Northwestern University, Inc. made a bold mark by claiming 3rd spot in the world ranking and 1st country ranking in Visionary Leadership (B1).
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) also improved its performance from the previous ranking, garnering 5th spot in the world ranking and 4th in the country ranking in Empowered-Based Management (B2).
Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union and the Union Christian College joined the roster of internationally-ranked HEIs in the region as they debut on the said ranking.
These wins reflect our regionโ€™s passion for social impact, industry partnerships, and innovation, representing the regionโ€™s collective pursuit of meaningful, impactful, and ethical education. As global competitiveness in education intensifies, the strong performance of Region 1 HEIs in the WURI Rankings signals a promising future for the education sector in the Ilocos Region.
โ€œSeeing our universities gain recognition on a global stage fills me with immense pride,โ€ says CHED RO1 RD Christine Nabor Ferrer.
โ€œThis achievement underlines what we can do when data, innovation, and collaboration intersect. Weโ€™re committed to scaling these best practices across all HEIs in Region 1โ€”preparing graduates not just for jobs, but for meaningful careers that drive regional development,โ€ Dr. Ferrer added.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe each slide for the full category breakdown. Stay tuned for our โ€œInnovation in Actionโ€ mini-series!
#CHEDRO1 #WURI2025 #IlocosPride

US Embassy orients R1 HEIs on YSEALI Program

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | Ms. Eren Joy Bautista, Public Engagement Specialist of the US Embassy in the Philippines, conducts an orientation program on Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) for Region 1 HEI faculty members and students, via Zoom on July 15, 2025

Be part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – 2026 Academic Fellows Program!

CHED Regional Office I invites interested participants to a virtual information session on the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) โ€“ 2026 Academic Fellows Program.
๐Ÿ—“ July 15, 2025
๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00 โ€“ 11:00 a.m.
๐Ÿ“ Via Zoom
๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://tinyurl.com/CHEDRO1YSEALI
Learn how to apply and become one of Southeast Asiaโ€™s emerging leaders!
๐‘ฑ๐’๐’Š๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ด๐’๐’—๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’•. ๐‘ณ๐’†๐’‚๐’… ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ช๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’†.
#CHEDRO1 #YSEALI #GlobalLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #SDG4 #SDG17

Workshop on the Proposed Revision of CMO No. 63, s. 2017

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | Workshop on the Proposed Revision of CMO No. 63, s. 2017: Aligning Policies and Strategies for Safer, More Effective Local Off-Campus Activities at the CHED Central Office Auditorium on July 14, 2025

Public Consultation on the Proposed Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | Public Consultation on the Proposed Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the Master of Science in Nursing Program (Professional and Academic Track) and BS in Nursing Program Outcomes with Primary Health Care Competencies at Lafayette Luxury Suites, Baguio City on July 14-18, 2025

The Scholarship Program for Coconut Farmers and Their Families(CoScho) is now open for application!

The CoScho is open to undergraduate students whose families are duly registered coconut farmers in the National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS), or to their dependents, who are enrolled or will enroll in agriculture, agricultural engineering, agribusiness management, agricultural economics, or other programs identified by the Philippine Coconut Authority.
The applicant must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 80% or its equivalent, or be a college student with earned academic units relevant to the degree programs identified by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). The applicant must also have parents with a combined annual gross income not exceeding โ‚ฑ300,000.00.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements:
Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by PSA or NSO.
Certified True Copy of High School Report Card (Form 138) for incoming first-year students, or a duly certified copy of grades for the latest semester/term attended for applicants with earned units or those currently enrolled in college.
PCA Certification. Only one member per family shall be allowed to apply for the scholarship.
Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended.
Notice of Admission from the HEI with collegiate degree offerings.
Original Barangay Certification stating that the parents/guardians and siblings have never attended college or university (if applicable), and proof of income through any of the following documents:
Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Guardian (Certified True Copy)
Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR
Certificate of No Income from BIR
Case Study Report from CSWD / MSWD
Certificate of Indigence from the Barangay
Additional Requirements: (if applicable)
Certificate of Membership for Indigenous Peoples from NCIP
Certification or ID issued by the CSWD/ MSWD for applicants classified as Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Solo Parents, or Senior Citizens.
Send your complete requirements to: https://stufaps.chedro1.com/coscho_application
๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ— ๐ญ๐จ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“.

World Population Day

The CHED Regional Office 1 joins the global observance of ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ with the theme: โ€œEmpowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.โ€
CHED RO1 remains committed to empowering higher education institutions in the region to respond to the evolving needs of our growing population through responsive academic programs, research on population and development, and inclusive access to quality education.
๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜‘. ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ป

16 R1 HEIs enter 2025 WURI Global Top 400 Innovative Universities

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:
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก
Urdaneta City University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก
Mariano Marcos State University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก
Lyceum-Northwestern University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก
Panpacific University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก
University of Northern Philippines
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก
WCC Aeronautical and Technological College, Inc.
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ•๐ญ๐ก
Northwestern University, Inc.
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก
Pangasinan State University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก
University of Luzon
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก
Lorma Colleges
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก
Philippine College of Science and Technology
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก
Union Christian College
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, Inc.
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก
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.
๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ, ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ!