Dr. Maria Carmela Domocmat and Engr. Leonora Quarte Education, Supervisors of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI), attended the Seminar-Workshop on Research-Based Policy Crafting of the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST R1), through its Research and Development and International Linkages Program Management Center (RDILPMC), at the DOST Region 1 Conference Hall, San Fernando City, La Union on February 11-14, 2025.
The seminar-workshop was designed to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge needed for effective policy-making.
The training was facilitated by Dr. Lily Ann D. Lando, former Chief Science Research Specialist of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARD).
Apart from the lectures delivered by the speaker, participants also engaged in hands-on workshops and collaborative discussions.
Dr. Angelina Gonzales, Vice President for Research and Extension of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University gave the welcome message during the first day of the training.
During the early part of her lecture, Dr. Lando reiterated the need to have a co-creation type of research policy relations, one where researchers and policy makers work together. This context served as the guiding point of the participants during the first day of the training when they were tasked to identify the readers of their policy briefs and craft their respective introductions.
Further, the second day of the training focused on the critiquing of the policy options, where the speaker stressed on creating a balance in the presentation of the options and ensuring that impartiality is sustained.
โWe do this kind of critiquing to prove that we have a scientific eye, and not an emotional eyeโ, Dr. Lando said.
The third day of the training focused on the development of actionable recommendations, finessing the brief, as well as the crafting of the executive summary of the policy brief. Dr. Lando presented the APEASE grid as a tool in assessing the policy options, which contains rubrics on the acceptability, practicability, effectiveness, affordability, safety and equity of the policy options.
The policy briefs crafted by the participants were pitched during the last day of the training.
Dr. Lando shared her insights on the policy briefs presented and gave recommendations for enhancement.
Dr. Domocmat and Engr. Quarte presented their crafted policy briefs on Teen Mother Scholarship and Unified Engineering Curriculum Guide, respectively.
The four-day training was attended by participants from higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Region, including DMMMSU, ISPSC, MMSU, PSU, UCU, UNP, NWU, UDD and LNU.
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MMSU is one of the chosen HEIs to implement the AIMS Programs!
The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 extends its congratulations to Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) for being among the selected Philippine higher education institutions (PHEIs) to carry out the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Program.
The AIMS Program is one of the flagship programs of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization – Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development (SEAMEO RIHED) which provides a multilateral platform to promote and enhance student mobility.
From your CHED ROI family, congratulations, MMSU! May this achievement inspire more HEIs in the region to expand their networks and continue enhancing the quality of education.
CHED RO1 PTS attends seminar on MHEI data collection
Mr. Kotaro Jncyrl Q. Velasco, Project Technical Staff II, represented the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) during the nationwide workshop on the collection of relevant data for maritime education, via Zoom Video Conference, on February 11, 2025.
The Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD) and Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) organized the said workshop to further enhance the data management and processes of the Maritime Higher Educations (MHEIs) in the country.
The purpose of the CHED-PAMI-initiated seminar was to establish a more accurate, reliable, and standardized approach to data collection, ensuring alignment between official records and the figures produced by the MHEIs for CHED, MARINA, and other stakeholders.
Mr. Velasco suggested the importance of ensuring complete records and documentary requirements when applying for SO and reminded MHEIs of their freedom to implement Maritime programs while complying with the mandatory and minimum requirements outlined in the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSG).
During the session, Mr. Sabino Czar Manglicmot, PAMI President shared key issues and problems encountered by MHEIs in terms of producing relevant data to CHED.
Further, he stressed the importance of the mentioned figures to policy-making decisions as well as evidence-based outputs for maritime education and training in the country.
Mr. Moises Cabreros, Jr., Education Program Specialist of CHED OPSD, oriented the MHEIs on the revised templates on the periodic data submissions regarding Completed Classroom Instructions (CCI), Enrollment Data, Deployment Rate, and Graduate Data.
It was also noted that cadets who have Completed Classroom Instructions (CCI) are not considered graduates. Therefore, they must enroll prior Onboard Training (OBT), pass the post-OBT assessments upon vessel disembarkation, and have a Special Order (S.O.) number issued by the CHED Regional Office to be recognized as graduate from an MHEI.
During the workshop proper, MHEIs updated their institutional profiles and were asked to submit their updated data using the revised template to CHED-OPSD.
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MMSU is now an official associate member of AUN-QA!
The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 is one with the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) community in celebrating its achievement for being approved as one of 23 universities across the ASEAN region, one of the 12 higher education institutions in the country, and first SUC in the region to join the roster of newly added Associate Members of the ASEAN Universities Network โ Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
The AUN-QA is a prestigious regional network dedicated to the harmonization of educational standards and the ongoing enhancement of the academic quality of universities within the ASEAN region.
From your CHED RO1 family, congratulations, MMSU! May this achievement inspire more HEIs in the region to expand their networks and continue enhancing the quality of education.
WCC-ATC is now an official associate member of AUN-QA!
The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 extends its congratulations to WCC Aeronautical and Technological College for being approved as one of 23 universities across the ASEAN region, and one of the 12 higher education institutions in the country to join the roster of newly added Associate Members of the ASEAN Universities Network โ Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
The AUN-QA is a prestigious regional network dedicated to the harmonization of educational standards and the ongoing enhancement of the academic quality of universities within the ASEAN region.
From your CHED RO1 family, congratulations, WCC-ATC! May this achievement inspire more HEIs in the region to expand their networks and continue enhancing the quality of education.
#CHEDRO1
ANNOUNCEMENT: Fully-Funded Professional Development Opportunity
The Service Learning for English Teachers is a fully funded, three-day professional development program for pre-service and in-service teachers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Funded by the US Department of State, the training focuses on integrating service learning into English language teaching through student-centered methodologies, cross-cultural engagement, and capacity-building workshops.
Participants will also take part in a field trip designed to provide hands-on experience with service learning in action, allowing them to apply key concepts in real-world settings.
Qualifications:
โ In-service and pre-service
Eligibility to Apply:
โ Must be a pre-service teacher OR in-service teacher with less than five years of teaching experience
โ Be passionate about teaching and advocates for SDG4: Quality Education
โ Works/studies in any recognized learning institution in the country
Requirements:
โ Complete the application form
โ Certification from supervisor/college dean
โ A 1-minute video explaining how this program will benefit your teaching profession and enhance your instructional practices
Grant Coverage:
โ Roundtrip travel expenses including airport transfers
โ Food and accommodation
โ Training materials and Certificate of Completion
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Kindly scan the QR code or click this link to submit your application: tinyurl.com/MMSUslet
Congratulations to the New Recipients of the Future Medical Technologist and Pharmacist Scholarship Program!
CHED ROI is proud to announce the names of the new MTP-SP Scholars. These eight ( 8 ) exceptional students are from the Urdaneta City University and the Mariano Marcos State University.
The MTP-SP aims to provide financial assistance to qualified and deserving students in allied and health-related programs and to meet the demands of the health labor market needs and existing frameworks on healthforce planning and equitable resource allocations.
The scholars upon passing the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) Licensure Exams, shall render one (1) year of mandatory return service per year of the scholarship availed from the government in compliance with the Universal Health Care Act.
CHED ROI is proud of you!
8th President of Mariano Marcos State University
CHED Regional Office I congratulates Dr. Virgilio Julius Paraoan Manzano, Jr. for having been elected as the 8th President of Mariano Marcos State University.
Your exemplary leadership and dedication to higher education will undoubtedly bring continued success and innovation to the university.
We extend our best wishes for a transformative and impactful leadership journey!
ADDRESSING GRADUATE EDUCATION GAPS PAGE-1 plans upcoming projects with CHED ROI
With renewed vigor, the Philippine Association for Graduate Education โ Region 1 Chapter (PAGE-I) convened for a planning session with the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) at the HEDF Building Conference Room, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union on February 11, 2025.
Dr. Caridad Oli Abuan, PAGE-I President, led discussions on the upcoming graduate education conference, which aims to equip higher education institutions (HEIs) with solutions to prevailing challenges in graduate studies.
Key topics will focus on enhancing research publication capabilities, integrating artificial intelligence and other digital tools, and addressing emerging trends in postgraduate education.
The said topics emerged from the presentation of Dr. Al Gerald Barde, CHED ROI Education Supervisor and PAGE-I Adviser, indicating the key findings from CHEDโs monitoring of graduate education programs in the region.
Research and poster presentations, featuring studies aligned with the eventโs central theme โ which will soon be officially announced โ will be the highlight of the conference.
Dr. Rowena De Guzman, Secretary, and Dr. Marilou Agustin, Assistant Secretary, reported that conference attendees would be eligible for 10 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units.
Dr. Marvin Campit, Vice-President, expressed his full support for the initiative, pledging to encourage faculty members and graduate students to participate actively.
Another critical agenda was the invitation extended to state universities and colleges (SUCs) with established academic journals to assist private HEI instructors and students in their publication efforts.
Dr. Abuan encouraged officers to contribute further ideas for future projects.
One notable proposal was the development of PAGE-Iโs own journal and an accompanying e-journal website, providing a dedicated platform for graduate students and faculty to publish their research.
Dr. Napoleon Meimban, Board of Directors Member, also discussed the possibility of establishing a set of criteria for internal and external reviewers, which will then lead to the creation of a pool of peer reviewers in the region.
Dr. Barde relayed a message from CHED ROI Director IV, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, highlighting the planned creation of an Ethics Board in each graduate school and benchmarking activities to learn best practices from other regions.
Before the adjournment, Dr. Abuan and the PAGE-I officers extended their gratitude to CHED ROI for its continued support and partnership in advancing graduate education in the region.
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Congratulations, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union!
Saint Louis College (SLC) has been awarded Level 2 Recognition in the Department of Trade and Industryโs (DTI) Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Regionalization Program, as announced today, February 7, 2025.