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28/10/2026

📢 ADVISORY | HOLIDAY NOTICE

The Office of Commissioner Desiderio R. Apag III informs the public that the office will be closed on Monday, November 2, 2026, in observance of All Souls’ Day, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1006, declaring the date a Special Non-Working Day.

Regular office transactions will resume on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

For urgent concerns, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding. Have a peaceful and meaningful holiday.

25/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐓. 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐨!

May your special day be filled with joy, gratitude, and meaningful moments with your loved ones and the academic community of Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology.

May you continue to be blessed with good health, wisdom, and unwavering strength as you lead with integrity, vision, and dedication in advancing maritime education and public service. Your commitment and exemplary leadership continue to inspire the academic community and the future maritime professionals you serve.

Warmest birthday greetings from the Office of Commissioner Desiderio R. Apag III.

23/10/2026

21/10/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀
CEBU CITY — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is strengthening support for local colleges to offer programs responsive to community needs, prepare students for employment, and expand learning opportunities closer to home under its ACHIEVE Agenda 2030.
More than 170 local college presidents, administrators, and representatives from Visayas and Mindanao gathered for the first day of the Local Colleges (LC) Visioning Summit on October 19, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Cebu. By aligning academic programs with local workforce needs, colleges can better prepare students for employment while helping address the demand for professionals and skilled workers in local businesses and public services.
The effort supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for every Filipino family to have a college or technical-vocational graduate by bringing quality education closer to communities.

READ MORE: https://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/867

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀

CEBU CITY — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is strengthening support for local colleges to offer programs responsive to community needs, prepare students for employment, and expand learning opportunities closer to home under its ACHIEVE Agenda 2030.

More than 170 local college presidents, administrators, and representatives from Visayas and Mindanao gathered for the first day of the Local Colleges (LC) Visioning Summit on October 19, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Cebu. By aligning academic programs with local workforce needs, colleges can better prepare students for employment while helping address the demand for professionals and skilled workers in local businesses and public services.

The effort supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for every Filipino family to have a college or technical-vocational graduate by bringing quality education closer to communities.

READ MORE: https://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/867

14/10/2026

𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄, 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈

The Bicol Regional SCUAA Meet 2026 officially opens at Partido State University, bringing together student-athletes from various State Universities and Colleges across the Bicol Region in a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and excellence.

In his message, CHED Commissioner Desiderio R. Apag III emphasized that the true value of sports goes beyond medals and victories. He encouraged student-athletes to compete with integrity, respect their opponents, embrace every challenge, and carry home lessons that will help shape their character beyond the playing field.

“Masarap manalo, pero mas maganda iyong panalo na alam mong pinaghirapan mo at ginawa mo nang tama.”

Anchored in the spirit of "One Bicol. One Spirit: Inspiring Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation in Sports", the SCUAA Meet serves as a reminder that while student-athletes may compete against one another, they remain united as one Bicolano community, sharing a commitment to excellence, camaraderie, and fair play.

As the games begin, may every athlete give their best, play fair, and create meaningful experiences that will last far beyond the competition.

Mabuhay ang Bicol Region! Mabuhay ang ating mga student-athletes! Mabuhay ang kabataang Pilipino!

13/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠. Rep. Jude Avorque Acidre!

Wishing you good health and more success in the years ahead. Nawa’y patuloy kayong gabayan sa inyong paglilingkod at sa pagsusulong ng de-kalidad na edukasyon para sa mga Pilipino.

Mabuhay po kayo!

12/10/2026

𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 | 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

State Universities and Colleges from across the Bicol Region gather at Partido State University for the Bicol Regional SCUAA 2026, ready to compete, represent their institutions, and prove their mettle on the regional stage.

Who will rise above the rest and claim this year's championship? The race for glory begins!

09/10/2026

LOOK: DepEd Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), and TESDA come together once again for 4th Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee Meeting (JETMC) in Dumaguete City to align on shared reforms and launch new programs for Philippine education.

Together with the Teacher Education Council and the Professional Regulation Commission, kicked off with breakout sessions of the Trifocal Regional Director Council and the inter-agency Permanent Working Groups ahead of tomorrow’s plenary session.

06/10/2026

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