12/05/2026
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE is hereby given to the public that the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through Resolution No. R015-2025, approved the issuance of a Phase-Out Order covering the identified programs of the following Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in the National Capital Region (NCR), effective at the end of Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026:
1. St. Bernadette College of Alabang:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Music
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies
2. Integrated Innovation and Hospitality Colleges, Inc.:
- Bachelor of Technical - Vocational Teacher Education major in Food and Service Management
3. Bernardo College:
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino
4. Colegio de San Gabriel Archangel of Caloocan:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English
5. Governor Andres Pascual College:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science
6. Philippine College of Health Sciences:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science
7. Saint Dominic Savio College:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in History (Social Studies)
8. National College of Business & Arts โ Cubao:
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science
Pursuant to the foregoing Resolution, the eight ( 8 ) TEls are, among others, directed to strictly comply with the following directives, which are hereby reiterated for the guidance of all concerned:
a. Prohibited from accepting new/freshman students for enrollment in the abovementioned programs beginning 1st Semester AY 2025-2026;
b. Directed to transfer the existing first and second year students to other CHED-recognized institutions, with the assistance of the concerned CHEDRO;
c. Directed to allow the existing third and fourth year students to complete their studies until graduation, which shall be issued a Special Order subject to the evaluation of concerned CHEDRO of the graduates' competencies in accordance with the requirements outlined in the CHED MORPHE.
The public is hereby advised to exercise due diligence in ascertaining the recognition and authority of any higher education program or institution prior to enrolment, to avoid complications in the issuance of Special Orders and the recognition of academic credentials. Students, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders are likewise enjoined to coordinate with the concerned CHED Regional Office for proper guidance on matters relating to program verification.
CHED, in coordination with relevant government agencies, maintains official verification systems for this purpose, including the Philippine Teacher Education Registry (PhilTER) (tec.gov.ph/philter), the CHED TANAW (ched.gov.ph/tanaw), and the Register of Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs (phquar.ched.gov.ph), which serve as authoritative references on the recognition status of institutions and programs.
This Notice is issued to inform all concerned of the implementation of the Phase-Out Order and to ensure compliance therewith, in order to safeguard the welfare of students and protect the public interest.
Issued this 15th day of April 2026, Quezon City, Philippines.