The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 proudly congratulates four (4) outstanding achievers from Region 1 who earned top spots in the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) Secondary Level:
Top 8 – Raesha Jie Tarangco Abulencia, Urdaneta City University
Top 10 – Andrew Lyn Soriano De Vera, Pangasinan State University – Lingayen Campus
Top 10 – Althea Mendoza Rosario, Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus
Top 10 – Simeon P. Terrano, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – South La Union Campus
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the LET results today, May 23, 2025. A total of 16,282 out of 34,810 (46.77%) passed the Elementary Level, and 38,747 out of 62,225 (62.27%) passed the Secondary Level.
CHED RO1 commends these topnotchers for their dedication and excellence, bringing pride to Region 1 and the higher education institutions they represent.
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The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 proudly commends the exceptional performance of two higher education institutions in Region 1 that made it to the list of Top Performing Schools in the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET):

Elementary Level (100 or more examinees, at least 80% passing rate):
Rank 3

Pangasinan State University – Alaminos Campus: 89%
Rank 4

Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus: 88.72%

Secondary Level (300 or more examinees, at least 80% passing rate):
Rank 3

Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus: 85.78%

Secondary Level (50–99 examinees, at least 90% passing rate):
Rank 4

Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College – Main Campus: 95.88%

CHED RO1 lauds these institutions for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and their continued contribution to quality teacher education in the region.

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED ROI personnel participate in the CHED General Assembly and Family Day as part of the celebration of the agency’s 31st Founding Anniversary and the 5th National Higher Education Day at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon City on May 15, 2025.

The CMSP offers financial assistance to qualified and deserving students based on merit and academic performance with a general weighted average of 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟵𝟯% 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements:
✅ Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by PSA or NSO
✅ Certified true copy of High School Report Card (Form 138) for the incoming first year
Any of the following documents:
✅ Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Guardian (Certified True Copy)
✅ Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR (Certified True Copy)
✅ Case Study Report from DSWD (Certified True Copy)
✅ Latest Copy of Contract of Income may be considered for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Seafarers (Certified True Copy)
Additional Requirements:
✅ Certificate of Membership for Indigenous Peoples
✅ Certification/ ID from DSWD for Underprivileged and Homeless Citizen, PWDs, Solo Parents, and Senior Citizens
Send your complete requirements to https://stufaps.chedro1.com/application2025
Application is open from May 5 to June 20, 2025.
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As part of its commitment to provide educational assistance to students, CHED ROI distributed stipends to 44 Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) grantees from the University of Pangasinan during the Lab For All event in Bayambang, Pangasinan on February 6, 2025.
Each beneficiary received ₱7,500, covering the 2nd Semester of SY 2023-2024.
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the contributions of various national government agencies (NGAs) to the Lab For All initiative and provided a breakdown of the ₱682,910,746.99 allocation intended for the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE), emphasizing CHED’s role in expanding educational opportunities.
CHED Chairperson J. Prospero E. De Vera III shared updates on CHED’s participation and support for Lab For All activities nationwide, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to accessible and inclusive education through financial aid programs like TDP and TES under UniFAST.
Atty. Ryan L. Estevez, UniFAST Executive Director, graced the said event and provided his support in facilitating the grant distribution process, ensuring that beneficiaries received their financial assistance smoothly.
Furthermore, Atty. Estevez and Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHEDRO I, engaged with the students, learning about their personal journeys and the transformative impact of the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) in their lives.