CHED ROI conducts the 2025 Higher Education Conference on Gender Issues with the theme, “From Policy to Practice: Capacitating GAD Focal Persons in Ensuring Safe Spaces in Higher Education Institutions,” at the University of Northern Philippines, City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur on November 18, 2025.
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CHED RO1 Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) undergoes an audit of its GAD programs, projects, and activities by the Commission on Audit at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, CHED RO1, City of San Fernando, La Union, on November 5, 2025.

CHED RO1 participates in the Training of Trainers on the Use of Gender-Responsive Assessment Tool for Instructional Materials in Higher Education at Paragon Hotel and Suites, Baguio City, on November 5, 2025.

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has honored all five State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region I for their remarkable achievements in Gender and Development (GAD) Budget utilization.
This recognition underscores their exceptional commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, as each SUC earned a spot in the national ranking.
The awards were formally conferred on September 25, 2025, in Metro Manila.
🏆 Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)
▪️ Rank 1 – Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
▪️ Rank 2 – Highest Attributed GAD Expenditure
▪️ Rank 3 – Highest Total GAD Budget Expenditure
▪️ Rank 4 – Highest Org-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
▪️ Rank 8 – Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Allocation
🏆 University of Northern Philippines (UNP)
▪️ Rank 4 – Highest Total GAD Budget Expenditure
▪️ Rank 4 – Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
🏆 Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
▪️ Rank 10 – Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
🏆 Pangasinan State University (PSU)
▪️ Rank 5 – Highest Org-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
▪️ Rank 9 – Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
🏆 Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC)
▪️ Rank 2 – Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
These achievements are a shining testament to the unwavering dedication of Region I SUCs in advancing gender-responsive programs and services that uplift lives, empower women, and promote inclusivity in higher education.
Kudos to DMMMSU, UNP, MMSU, PSU, and ISPSC for making Region I truly proud!

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I (CHED ROI) is participating in the Gender and Development (GAD) Agenda Training and Formulation of the CHED GAD Agenda 2026–2031 at The Lake Hotel, Tagaytay City, which commenced on August 26, 2025.
The activity also features the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Reorientation on the Core GAD Messages to further strengthen the implementation of gender mainstreaming in higher education.
During the opening ceremony, Director Edna Imelda Fernandez-Legaspi of CHED MIMAROPA and Chairperson of the CHED GAD Focal Committee delivered the welcome message, setting the tone for the training and planning sessions.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED Region 1 and Vice Chairperson of GAD Focal committee, also shared her message of support.
Ms. Jocelyn Beltran-Balanag, a certified Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) GAD Resource Pool member, and Dr. Jhamie Tetz I. Mateo, Director of the Gender Research Resource Center at ISU Echague will serve as the resource speakers until August 29, 2025.
Accompanying Dr. Ferrer is Ms. Dianne Joyce Montemayor, a member of CHED ROI GFPS.
The training reinforces CHED’s commitment to gender equality and inclusive education across higher education institutions.
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Twenty-three higher education institutions competed in the CHED RO1-initiated GAD Regional Quiz Show at the CHED RO1 Conference Hall, San Fernando City, La Union on March 25, 2025.

The activity, in its second year, supports the National Women’s Month by raising awareness of the importance of gender equality and development in education through a competition.

Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer graced the event as she reminded the participants of the importance of Gender and Development and the continuing battle for Gender Equality.

“We are gathered today to celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women across all sectors. This year’s theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” is a reminder that every woman, regardless of her background, has the power to lead, inspire, and transform…. The road ahead is not easy, but it is worth it. Because when women lead, we don’t just change the system—we change mindsets, we change history, and we change the future,” Dr. Ferrer said.

Atty. Anna Leah T. Romero, Attorney V; Mr. Danilo T. Balino, Information Officer III of the Commission on Human Rights Regional Office 1; and Dr. Maria Carmela Domocmat, CHED RO1 Education Supervisor, served as judges for the said activity.
Among the participating HEIs, the top 3 were declared winners in the Quiz Show, namely:

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University of Northern Philippines
Quizzers: Jerick F. Robiño, Ulysis L. Paet
Coach: Dr. Abelardo A. Anicas

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Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
Quizzers: Jessica G. Gacusan, Mariecon G. Lambinicio
Coach: Dr. Lanie B. Tiu

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Urdaneta City University
Quizzers: Sheena Mae C. Cabang, Lord Justin Jefferson A. Cruz
Coach: Dr. Mary Grace M. Bibat

The awardees received cash prizes and a certificate of recognition during the awarding ceremony of the Quiz Show.

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Training Course on Basic Gender Concepts, Gender Fair and Inclusive Language, and Gender Responsiveness spearheaded by CHED Regional Office 1 at 5th Floor, Conference Hall, Department of Agriculture Regional Office 1 on March 27, 2025

As we celebrate this year’s National Women’s Month, let us recognize the contributions of women in the education sector and their impact on the development of higher education in the region through this Gender Statistical Bulletin.
Here’s to more women making active contributions across various sectors of our nation!
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To celebrate the 2025 National Women’s Month, the CHED Regional Office 1 will be launching the GAD Regional Quiz Show and Best GAD Corner.
For competition details, scan the QR code below.
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For the second consecutive year, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) shone and was honored as the Best Gender and Development (GAD) Booth display during the kick-off ceremony of the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration at the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) in San Fernando City, La Union, on March 5, 2025.

In vibrant shades of purple, the CHED ROI GAD Booth showcased display materials that highlighted the statistical data on women in higher education and the empowered women of CHED ROI who contribute to achieving the Commission’s goals and mission.

The overall booth design reflected CHED ROI’s support for the Philippine Commission on Women’s objectives to empower women, promote gender equality, and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 1 was awarded first runner-up, while the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 1, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 1, and the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 1 were named second runners-up.

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