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Commission on Higher Education

CHED

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) plays a central role in Philippine higher education, overseeing policies, funding, and quality assurance across state universities and colleges. Recent developments highlight CHED's involvement in budget disputes, efforts to combat diploma mills, and initiatives to improve education on the West Philippine Sea. Its actions significantly influence the accessibility and quality of higher education in the country.

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Recent developments on Commission on Higher Education

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM

CHED warns SUCs may limit admissions after Marcos vetoes P43.245B personnel fund

State universities and colleges (SUCs) may be forced to limit student admissions due to a veto on P43.245 billion in personnel funding from standby funds, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Sun, December 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Sen. Tulfo files bill to mandate WPS education in schools

Senator Erwin Tulfo filed Senate Bill No. 1625, also known as the "West Philippine Sea Education Act," which mandates educational institutions to teach students about the WPS amid ongoing maritime disputes.

Sat, December 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM

House, Senate reconcile P6.793-trillion 2026 budget

The House of Representatives and the Senate began reconciling their differing versions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on December 13.

Wed, November 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM

DepEd, CHED, PRC launch unified system to combat diploma mills

The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and Teacher Education Council (TEC) have launched a unified system to address "diploma mills" and combat fraudulent credentials.

Sun, November 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Sen. Tulfo files bill to abolish travel tax

Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Bill No. 1409 to abolish the travel tax, arguing it restricts the public's right to travel and contradicts the Philippines' commitments under the ASEAN Tourism Agreement.

Sat, November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

EDCOM 2 urges CHED to address rise of diploma mills in teacher education

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is urging the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to address the rise of "diploma mills" offering graduate degrees in teacher education.

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.