In line with the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I’s (CHED RO1) commitment to ensure quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating higher education in the region, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED RO1, conducted an institutional visit at the Northern Philippines College for Maritime, Science and Technology (NPCMST) in the City of San Fernando, La Union, on October 7, 2025.
Dr. Ferrer, joined by Dr. Myrelle Faith Mina, Education Supervisor II of CHED RO1, was welcomed by Dr. Feban Jose Quinto, President of NPCMST, together with the college’s officials and staff.
The visit formed part of CHED RO1’s continuing monitoring and support initiatives to strengthen institutional compliance with the Commission’s policies, standards, and guidelines across all areas of operation.
It also provided an avenue for dialogue and collaboration with institutional leaders to address challenges, enhance academic services, and align programs with national and regional higher education priorities.
Dr. Ferrer reaffirmed CHED RO1’s support to all higher education institutions in Region I, emphasizing the Office’s initiatives and actions in ensuring that HEIs continuously uphold the principles of quality assurance, governance, and innovation in education.

The entire CHED Regional Office I family warmly congratulates Dr. Alma S. Patron on her appointment as Director IV of the Administrative, Financial, and Management Service (AFMS) of the Commission on Higher Education.

Your CHED Regional Office 1 family celebrates this well-deserved appointment and wishes you continued success in your leadership and service.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Marita R. Canapi and Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela for their dedicated service and impactful leadership at the Commission.
Your vision, guidance, and commitment have left a legacy that will continue to inspire us as we move forward.
We wish you the very best in your next chapter!

Year 2 of the Maritime Advancements through Training and Collaboration Assembly (AtTraCA) with the theme, “Gearing up Maritime Education in Research, Industry Partnerships, Professional Learning Engagements, and Sustainability,” at J and V Hotel and Resort at Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office I conducts the Consultation Dialogue of Partner Stakeholders on Republic Act 11861, otherwise known as the Expanded Solo Parents Act, wherein Dr. Al Gerald Barde, Education Supervisor II, shares CHED ROI programs and projects for solo parents at Taboc, San Juan, La Union, on October 9, 2025.

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I warmly congratulates and welcomes Dr. Michelle A. Ong and Dr. Myrna Q. Mallari on their appointment as Commissioners of the Commission on Higher Education.
CHED RO1 fully supports your leadership and vision in strengthening the Commission’s mission to ensure quality, accessible, relevant, and transformative higher education for all.
Your CHED RO1 family celebrates this milestone with you and looks forward to supporting your initiatives in shaping the future of higher education in our country.

Dr. Feban Jose Quinto, President of Northern Philippine College for Maritime, Science and Technology, welcomes Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED ROI Director, and Dr. Myrelle Faith Mina, Education Supervisor II, at Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union, on October 7, 2025.

CHED RO1 conducts Orientation, Distribution, and Signing of Scholarship Contracts for the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) grantees at the Universidad de Dagupan in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on October 7, 2025.

CHED Regional Office I UniFAST Regional Coordinators are conducting a Liquidation Report monitoring at Universidad de Dagupan, Dagupan City, Pangasinan for funds downloaded to the institution under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and Tulong Dunong Program (TDP).

CHED Region 1 kicks off immersion activity for agriculture students at the Department Agriculture Region 1- Research and Experiment Centers in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, on October 7, 2025.