Staff from the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I (CHED ROI) participated in the Midyear Assembly and Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Training-Workshop and Validation, at SureStay Studio by Best Western Clarkview, Clark City, Pampanga, on June 17 to 19, 2025.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV; Engr. Angelica Q. Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist; and Ms. Dianne Joyce B. Montemayor, Administrative Officer III—members of the CHED Regional Office I Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System—represented the office during the said event.
The three-day event brought together GAD focal persons from various CHED regional offices to assess mid-year accomplishments, enhance understanding of GMEF implementation, and validate regional efforts.
Resource persons from the Philippine Commission on Women, GAD Specialists Ms. April L. Mariano and Ms. Mildred L. Corral, led the validation process.
The activity opened with a welcome message from CHED Regional Office III Director IV, Dr. Lora Yusi. This was followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI and CHED GAD Committee Vice-Chair.
The assembly focused on refining GAD strategies, setting performance benchmarks, and reinforcing CHED’s commitment to gender-responsive governance in higher education.
𝘣𝘺 𝘋.𝘑. 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘳

Student leaders from Region I HEIs took part in the 2nd Life Skills Enhancement Training of Trainers led by CHED Regional Office 1 and Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), at the Lenox Hotel, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, on June 24-26, 2025.
The training was conducted in observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), in support of global efforts in promoting actions toward a drug-free world.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED RO1, welcomed the participants and pointed out the importance of the activity in sustaining drug prevention efforts within HEIs.
DDB Assistant Secretary Maria Victoria V. Sorne graced the event as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, where she emphasized the role of the youth in the campaign against illegal drugs—particularly in raising awareness and leading initiatives within their communities and spheres of influence.
In the training sessions, Ms. Edna A. Villavicencio, Training Specialist III of PETID, DDB, briefed the participants on the overview of the Training Courses and delivered sessions on Communication Skills and Assertion Skills.
Further, Dr. Honey S. Tila, Medical Specialist I and Head of the Public Health Unit of Dagupan City Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, discussed the Effects of Psychoactive Substances and the Treatment and Rehabilitation Procedures, and Atty. John Elijah B. Bañez, Attorney III, Legal Affairs Division, DDB, provided a lecture on the Salient Features of R.A. 9165.
Mr. Amos John C. Refumanta, Training Specialist I, PETID, DDB, energized participants through engaging activities such as Yahoo/Tittle Tattle, Expectation Setting, and Ground Rules, while Ms. Emma R. Pastorfide rendered talks on Secret Friends / Positive Envelopes, Building Self-Esteem, Facilitation Skills, and Processing of Secret Friends / Positive Envelopes, helping participants understand empathy and positive reinforcement,
Finally, Ms. Lalaine F. Divina, Health Education & Promotion Officer III, PETID, DDB, wrapped up the course with interactive modules on Decision-Making Skills and Personal Skills, critical components in resisting peer pressure and making sound life choices.
Dr. Carmela C. Domocmat and Dr. Myrelle Faith D. Mina, CHED RO1 Education Supervisors, facilitated the flow of activities on the training.
𝘣𝘺 𝘔.𝘍. 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘢

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Region I higher education institutions join the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Maxwell Leadership Foundation at the Audio-Visual Room, WCC Aeronautical and Technological College, on June 20, 2025.
Mr. John Griffin, Vice President for Global Programs of the Maxwell Leadership Foundation; Atty. Lily Freida Milla, Director of the CHED International Affairs Service; and Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED RO I, grace the event.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED RO1 employees attend second day of ISO Foundation Course with Mr. Loupel Gueta, Education Supervisor II of CHED Region IV, as the lecturer, at J&V Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED RO1 employees attend first day of ISO Foundation Course with Mr. Loupel Gueta, Education Supervisor II of CHED Region IV, as the lecturer, at J&V Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union.

Thirteen (13) higher education institutions (HEIs) in Region 1 secured placements in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, with entries across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has consistently maintained its overall ranking within the 601–800 band since 2023. MMSU is the first state university in the region to be included in THE Impact Rankings in 2022, which started to enter the ranking within the 401-600 band.
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) also showed progress, improving its overall standing from the 1501+ bracket in 2024 to the 1001–1500 band in 2025.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, a required SDG among the internationally-ranked HEIs in THE IR, emerged as the most represented goal, with 13 institutions ranked from the region.
The region also recorded 12 R1 HEIs listed in the rankings for SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4 – Quality Education.
Meanwhile, four (4) HEIs in Region 1 earned spots under SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, with only 26 HEIs nationwide qualified under this SDG.
Region 1 saw an addition of five (5) new HEIs in the 2025 cycle.
Overall, the region boasts ranked institutions in all 17 SDG categories.

Architect King Nixon C. Mabanta of Pangasinan State University lead the list of passers in the June 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects, recording an 88.10% passing rate.
Also in the list is Architect Leymar Jake G. Tamani of the University of Pangasinan, garnering an 85.50% passing rate.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 1,352 out of 2,075 examinees passed the examination.
The CHED Regional Office 1 family extends its warmest congratulations to the successful passers. May their achievements inspire future board takers!

The region recorded a 62.5% increase in the number of internationally ranked HEIs in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2025, with 13 HEIs qualifying for the overall ranking, compared to last year’s data.
The following HEIs entered the ranking:
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟲𝟬𝟭-𝟴𝟬𝟬
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭-𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬
𝑫𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭-𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬
𝑳𝒚𝒄𝒆𝒖𝒎-𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭-𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬
𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭-𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬
𝑰𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒅 𝒅𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒏
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒖𝒛𝒐𝒏
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑼𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑰𝒏𝒄.
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑰𝒏𝒄.
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭+
𝑾𝑪𝑪 𝑨𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆, 𝑰𝒏𝒄.
THE Impact Rankings is a global performance assessment by THE that evaluates universities based on their contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟏 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

Per CHED Memorandum from the Executive Director No. 480, series of 2025, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 informs the public and concerned stakeholders regarding the full deployment of the Electronic Certification, Authentication, and Verification Services (Ecav) system.
All applications for issuance of CHED authentication, certification, and verification services must be submitted and processed through the eCAV web platform at https://ecav.ched.gov.ph.
For the full copy of the memorandum, please access this link: https://bit.ly/MOED480s2025 , or scan the QR code below.