The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 joins in celebrating the International Women’s Day!
Our women leaders in CHED RO1 are living proof that leadership transcends gender, validating that women are truly empowered to create life-changing impact.
Here’s to more women actively contributing to the development of various sectors in our community!
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The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Budget Proposal to the Regional Development Budget Coordination Committee-1 (RDBCC-1), at the Department of Budget and Management Region 1 (DBM RO1) Conference Room on March 6, 2025.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI, in her presentation, discussed the budget allocations and priorities for higher education initiatives in the region. During the consultation, Ms. Jocelyn Bumatag, DBM representative, inquired about the budget utilization rate, particularly the scholarship grants.
Atty. Anna Leah Romero, representing the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC 1), commended CHED RO1 for its strong commitment to Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives in the region. Meanwhile, Ms. Irene Ubungen, Assistant Regional Director of NEDA Region 1 and Co-Chair of the Regional Development Budget Coordination Committee (RDBCC) asked about CHED ROI’s programs and activities for internationalization.
Dr. Ferrer provided an overview of the region’s internationally ranked HEIs from 2022 to 2024 and CHED ROI’s internationalization initiatives which include information sessions and mentoring programs designed to support HEIs in entering international ranks in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking (THE IR), World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars, which resulted to a 167% increase of internationally ranked HEIs in the Region in 2024.
The budget review and consultation concluded with reminders on the timeline for the submission of the final budget proposals.
Dr. Ferrer was joined by Dr. Ricky Cera, Education Supervisor II, and Ms. Janelle Ann Petacio, Accountant III, in representing CHED ROI during the consultation.
𝘣𝘺 𝘙. 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘢
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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱CHED ROI participates in the annual kick-off activity of Region 1 Advocates of Gender Equality (RAGE-1) on March 5, 2025, as part of the celebration of the National Women’s Month.
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Through targeted initiatives, CHED RO1 ensures women have equal access to quality education and opportunities to lead and innovate.
This year’s theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” underscores the importance of women’s contributions across all sectors in building a brighter future for the Philippines.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal 5, CHED Region 1 supports women by promoting gender equality in higher education and ensuring equal opportunities for women in academic and professional fields.
You may also join the celebration by adding frame to your profile picture. #PurpleYourProfile by clicking this link: http://twibbo.nz/nwmc2025 , add the frame to your photo, and share it with a powerful message.
Let us paint the digital world with a color of empowerment! 💜
𝘣𝘺 𝘒.𝘔 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰
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