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Commission on Higher Education

CHED

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is a key government agency responsible for overseeing higher education in the Philippines, ensuring quality and relevance in tertiary institutions. Recent efforts have focused on increasing funding for free higher education, aligning curriculum with industry needs, and improving coordination with DepEd and TESDA for better workforce readiness.

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Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Senate eyes lower 2026 budget, DPWH funding eyed for realignment

Senate President Vicente Sotto III indicated that the Senate is considering passing the 2026 national budget at a figure lower than the P6.7 trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) proposed by the executive branch.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Sen. Legarda files Tesda Modernization Act to update skills training

Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 1413, the Tesda Modernization Act of 2025, to update the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM

DepEd, CHED, TESDA meet to address learning losses, workforce readiness

The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) held their first joint national management committee meeting to tackle learning losses and workforce readiness.

Fri, September 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Rep Leviste wants additional P12.3B for SUCs to fund Free Higher Education Act

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste is spearheading efforts in the House of Representatives to allocate an additional P12.3 billion for state universities and colleges in the 2026 budget to fully implement the Free Higher Education Act.

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM

CHED chair says English communication is PHL's weakest skill

CHED Chairperson Sherly Agrupis identified English communication as the country's weakest skill, highlighting the need to enhance competencies across students, professionals, and government workers.

Fri, September 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Batangas Rep. Leviste proposes DPWH budget cut for college scholarships

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste proposed reallocating funds from the DPWH budget to finance college scholarships for 2026.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Record P1.224 trillion budget for education sector in FY 2026

The proposed FY 2026 national budget allocates a record 4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), amounting to P1.224 trillion, to the education sector, marking the first time in Philippine history this benchmark has been met.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Lacson warns against DepEd budget cut, DPWH gets higher allocation

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson urged the Executive Branch to uphold the constitutional mandate of prioritizing education in the national budget.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM

DepEd partners with private sector to build classrooms

Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the Department of Education (DepEd) is actively pursuing public-private partnerships to accelerate classroom construction, addressing the country's chronic shortage.

Fri, July 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM

7 PDLs graduate college, 35 enrolled in higher education

Seven persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have earned college degrees while incarcerated, with an additional 35 currently enrolled in higher education programs, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).