CHED Cordillera

25/09/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Another important step forward for Philippine higher education.
CHED’s proposed 2027 budget has successfully hurdled plenary deliberations at the House of Representatives, advancing the funding needed to sustain Free Higher Education and student financial assistance, strengthen higher education institutions, and support teaching, research, innovation, and workforce development.
CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis joined the plenary as Rep. Monique Yazmin Maria Q. Lagdameo (1st District, Makati City) sponsored and defended the Commission’s proposed budget before the House.
Chairperson Agrupis thanked Rep. Lagdameo and the House Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Rep. Mikaela Angela B. Suansing (1st District, Nueva Ecija), for their support and careful consideration of CHED’s funding priorities, as well as to the representatives who raised questions and offered recommendations to better address the needs of students and higher education institutions.
The successful completion of plenary deliberations marks another important stage in the 2027 national budget process. As the 2027 national budget moves through Congress, CHED will continue working with the legislators to address remaining funding gaps and seek the restoration of resources necessary to sustain existing student benefits and ensure that learners currently covered by government higher education programs continue to receive support.
For CHED, every peso invested in higher education is an investment in our students, our institutions, our research and innovation capacity, and ultimately, the country’s future.

25/09/2026

𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣: 𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗟𝗘

For more than a decade, higher education institutions in the Cordillera have repeatedly appeared among the nation’s top performers in the Nurses Licensure Examination. The August and September 2026 results continue that record: three CAR schools ranked first among top-performing schools, each with a 100% passing rate, while examinees from these institutions placed in the national Top 10.

CHED-CAR congratulates the schools and their newly licensed nurses. We also recognize the faculty, mentors, and families whose steady support helped make these results possible.

Congratulations Benguet State University, Saint Louis University, and Ifugao State University!

Hats off to the top-performing examinees! Your achievements are a testament to the quality of nursing education provided by these institutions.

24/09/2026

CHED CAR JOINS IN THE OBSERVANCE OF MARITIME AND ARCHIPELAGIC NATION AWARENESS MONTH (MANA MO) 2026

Through Presidential Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, the month of September is declared the national awareness month for the Philippines’ maritime and archipelagic identity.

CHED-CAR joined in the observance of this years’ celebration with the theme, “KARAPATAN SA KARAGATAN, SAMA-SAMA NATING ALAGAAN.”, to emphasize the collective support for the rights of our seas, respect for our marine diversity, and preservation of our environment.

24/09/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝟵.𝟳𝟱𝟯 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟰 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝘀
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is moving to address P9.753 billion in accumulated Free Higher Education (FHE) funding deficiencies across 104 state universities and colleges (SUCs) nationwide, covering Academic Years 2022–2023 to 2024–2025.
CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis led a ceremonial turnover on September 24, marking the national government’s action to address outstanding obligations to SUCs that had continued providing free tuition and other school fees over three academic years under Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.
In August, the Department of Budget and Management released P9.753 billion to CHED for the payment of these deficiencies, supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s priority of sustaining access to education while strengthening the institutions that deliver it.
READ MORE: https://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/852

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝟵.𝟳𝟱𝟯 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟰 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝘀

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is moving to address P9.753 billion in accumulated Free Higher Education (FHE) funding deficiencies across 104 state universities and colleges (SUCs) nationwide, covering Academic Years 2022–2023 to 2024–2025.

CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis led a ceremonial turnover on September 24, marking the national government’s action to address outstanding obligations to SUCs that had continued providing free tuition and other school fees over three academic years under Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.

In August, the Department of Budget and Management released P9.753 billion to CHED for the payment of these deficiencies, supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s priority of sustaining access to education while strengthening the institutions that deliver it.

READ MORE: https://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/852

24/09/2026

17/09/2026

Congressman Yap’s Representatives Visit CHED-CAR GIP Interns

Representatives of Congressman Eric Go Yap visited the Commission on Higher Education–Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) to meet with beneficiaries of the Government Internship Program (GIP).

The visit provided an opportunity to assess the interns’ workplace experiences, working conditions, and concerns, as well as the program’s role in preparing them for future employment.

During the discussion, the interns shared their assigned duties, the skills they have developed, the guidance provided by their supervisors, and their experiences within the workplace. Their insights highlighted how meaningful work assignments and proper supervision contribute to their professional growth and readiness for employment.

10/09/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗‑𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗮 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁!

Inaanyayahan ang publiko na bumisita sa booth ng CHED‑CAR sa Benguet Sports Complex, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet, at sa Divine Word College of Bangued, Bangued, Abra, sa darating na Lunes, Setyembre 14, 2026, upang i‑avail ang mga sumusunod na serbisyo:

🔵Electronic Certification, Authentication, and Verification (CAV)
🔵CHED StuFAPs Information Lane para sa iba’t ibang CHED Scholarship Programs
🔵UAQTEA Programs Assistance Lane para sa Free Higher Education, Tertiary Education Subsidy, at Tulong Dunong Program
🔵Graduate Scholarship Programs Assistance Desk para sa SIKAP

Patuloy na isinusulong ng CHED‑CAR ang mas accessible, mas inklusibo, at mas makabuluhang mga programa para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino: bilang ambag sa layunin ng Handog ng Pangulo 2026 na maihatid ang serbisyong may malasakit at kalidad para sa lahat.

06/09/2026

Congratulations to our top-performing schools in the August 2026 Licensure Examination for Criminologists:

200 or More Examinees

• Rank 3: University of the Cordilleras : 95.07%
• Rank 7: Cordillera Career Development College : 81.88%

101 to 199 Examinees

• Rank 1: King’s College of the Philippines (Benguet) : 93.14%
• Rank 3: Kalinga State University (Bulanao) : 84.55%

Year after year, Cordilleran higher education institutions continue to distinguish themselves among the country’s best. This enduring record of excellence is truly worthy of recognition and emulation.

05/09/2026

📢 ALLUYON 2026 UPDATE! 📢

Mark your calendars! The 2026 ALLUYON has been RESCHEDULED to October 13-14, 2026! 🗓️

We're also extending the deadline for registrations and submissions to September 25, 2026, 6:00 PM. Don't miss this chance to be part of "Advancing Local Learning, Unity, Youth, and Opportunities through Networks" — weaving Indigenous knowledge, heritage, and higher education into ASEAN connectivity! 🌏

📲 Scan the QR code to register and submit your entries now!

02/09/2026

CHED-CAR is one with the nation in celebrating the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary this September 2026! Together, let us continue to uphold public service excellence with Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para Sa Bayan.

Visit the official 126th PCSA microsite at www.csc.gov.ph/pcsa2026 for more details and updates.