CHED RO1 partners with OWWA R1, plans 2025 Project GROWS
Officials from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Region 1 visited the CHED Regional Office 1 to discuss plans for the upcoming Project GROWS (Guidance and Resilience for Opportunities and Well-being of Students), scheduled on May 19, 2025 at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI welcomed the officials of OWWA and discussed potential areas for collaboration such as scholarship orientations and career fairs.
Dr. Al Gerald S. Barde, Education Supervisor of CHED ROI led the meeting, which focused on the arrangements of the activity and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between HEIs and OWWA Region 1 to streamline coordination in delivering services to OWWA-affiliated students.
Ms. Marivic C. Clarin, Chief for Programs and Services Division of OWWA R1 along with Dr. Amapola Z. Villar, Head, Education and Training Unit; Mr. Ian J. Galutan, IT Training Program Instructor; Ms. Stephanie SM G. Mayo, ELAP Coordinator; and Mr. Rudy F. Pascua
EDSP and ODSP Coordinator, visited the office and expressed their support for the said event.
Project GROWS is an initiative of CHED Region 1 in partnership with OWWA, aimed at empowering guidance counselors and establishing a comprehensive student support system.
