Angara says decisions under EO 130 will rest on Pagasa and Phivolcs data so classes resume as soon as it is safe PASIG CITY (November 5, 2026) – The Department of Education (DepEd) is putting the finishing touches on the guidelines that will decide when classes are called off under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new … Read more
The 2027-2030 roadmap lets foreign universities set up branches with Filipino partners so students can get international degrees without leaving the country MAKATI CITY (November 5, 2026) – Filipino college students may soon be able to earn degrees from foreign universities without flying abroad. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has launched a national strategy … Read more
CHED, Malaysia’s EMGS Sign Letter of Intent on ASEAN GEMS+ Scholarships, Research Grants and EduPHIL Student Visa Portal CHED SCHOLARSHIPS – Filipino students, faculty and researchers are set to get wider access to scholarships and research funding across Southeast Asia after the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Education … Read more
English-Only Policy of the University of Cabuyao Receives Reactions from KWF and CHED UNIVERSITY OF CABUYAO – The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) has expressed concerns over a university in Cabuyao, Laguna, implementing an English-only policy. A university in Cabuyao, Laguna, became a trending topic online after its rule requiring the use of English at … Read more
Government Offers P15,000 Cash Grant for Qualified College Students COLLEGE STUDENTS – The government has announced an exciting opportunity for qualified college students to receive a ₱15,000 cash grant. Some 137,000 college students across the Philippines are set to benefit from the government’s Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), which has been allocated a budget of P2.06 … Read more
CHED ordered all HEIs to observe their existing guidelines on class suspensions during calamities CHED — On Tuesday, the Commission on Higher Education ordered all HEIs (higher education institutions) to observe their existing guidelines on class suspensions during calamities in the event of power interruptions and natural disasters. “Until the amendment or revocation of the … Read more
DOH: “Even as proof of vaccination is no longer needed, vaccination and boosters for all eligible individuals is still strongly recommended.” DOH — The Department of Health recently spoke on the updated COVID-19 guidelines of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for full face-to-face classes in colleges and universities. The DOH said that CHED consulted … Read more
CHED: “The percentage of unvaccinated individuals both for faculty and students is now significantly lower than when we issued the guidelines in November 2021.” CHED — On Monday, the Commission on Higher Education said that unvaccinated college students and teachers are allowed to attend in-person classes. In a press conference, CHED chairperson Prospero de Vera … Read more
CHED: “Thank you FL Atty Lisa Araneta Marcos for deciding to teach at WVSU” CHED — Here’s what the Commission on Higher Education said about First Lady Liza Marcos’ decision to teach in a state university as a part-time law professor. CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III, in a social media post, expressed gratitude to … Read more
CHED will continue flexible learning as a policy for HEIs. CHED — The Commission on Higher Education said that it will continue flexible learning as a policy in higher education institutions (HEIs) despite the resumption of limited in-person classes. In a report on GMA News’ “24 Oras” on Wednesday, CHED chairperson Prospero De Vera III … Read more