The CHED Regional Office 1 joins and supports the celebration of the 51st Nutrition Month, promoting nutrition education and wellness for healthier campuses and communities.
CHED RO1 supports the campaign for collective action to ensure every Filipino has consistent access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.
𝘚𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED Regional Office 1, awards the Certificates of Program Compliance to Pangasinan Polytechnic College for the offering of the Bachelor of Special Needs Education, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Multimedia Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness programs, during the inauguration of Hon. Ramon V. Guico III as Governor of the Province of Pangasinan, at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan on June 30, 2025.

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

All hands on deck as we celebrate the courage, resilience, and contribution of the seafarers worldwide.
We also extend our deep appreciation to our Maritime Higher Education Institutions for shaping and guiding the next generation of seafarers who are skilled, disciplined, and ready to meet the demands of a global maritime industry with excellence and pride.
𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔.
𝘣𝘺 𝘒.𝘑. 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘰

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.