Tag: CHED

CHED says even unvaccinated students, school personnel can participate in face-to-face classes in HEIs

CHED chair De Vera cites recent data on vaccine coverage, nature of the virus, and advice of experts for change in policy   (Eagle News) – Even students and school personnel who are not vaccinated can join face-to-face classes in higher education institutions, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This was after CHED removed the vaccination requirement for in-person classes. “We’re allowing vaccinated and unvaccinated students, employees and faculty members to now go […]

President Marcos Jr., pushes review of education curriculum to improve PHL standing

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang is currently looking into proposals to reform the curriculum of education in the country after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., declared his full support for this. Palace press secretary Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that this was one of the issues discussed during the President’s second cabinet meeting which was done virtually. Marcos wants a review of the current education curriculum to better prepare students for higher learning, the Palace said. During […]

IATF approves limited face-to-face classes for colleges, HEIs in areas under Covid alert levels 3, 2 and 1

Phase 1 to start this December for schools in areas under Alert Level 2 with certain conditions   (Eagle News) – Limited face-to-face classes are now allowed in areas under Covid-19 alert levels 3, 2 and 1 subject to certain conditions for all degree programs in higher education institutions (HEIs).  Phase 1 of limited in-person classes will start in areas under Alert Level 2 this December 2021. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]

CHED: Limited face-to-face classes in MGCQ areas approved for 5 more degree programs

CHED says degrees require “hands-on experience”  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Commission on Higher Education’s request for limited face-to-face classes for five other degree programs in modified general community quarantine areas. In a statement, Commission on Higher Education chair Prospero de Vera said the request covers the following courses: Engineering and Technology programs Hospitality/ Hotel and Restaurant Management Tourism/ Travel Management Marine Engineering Marine Transportation “The Commission thanks President Rodrigo Roa […]

24 selected HEIs allowed to hold “limited face to face classes” this second semester, says CHED

Also prioritizes degree programs related to medical, health fields   (Eagle News) – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is allowing 24 higher education institutions (HEIs) all over the country to “hold limited face-to-face classes” and also selected degree programs prioritized for limited face to face classes effective the second semester of school year 2020-2021. CHED came out a list of the 24 schools, seven of which are located in Metro Manila or the National […]

CHED: “No regular face to face classes in August” for HEIs

(Eagle News) – The Commission on Higher Education said that there would be “no regular face-to-face classes in August” even for higher education institutions because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. “CHED wants to make it very clear that higher education institutions (HEIs) will open the semester in August using flexible learning mode. There are NO regular face-to-face classes in August,” said CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III in a statement. De Vera issued the statement […]

CHEd: At least 17 licensure exams rescheduled amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News)–At least 17 licensure examinations have been rescheduled amid the COVID-19 crisis. Commission on Higher Education  chair Prospero de Vera III said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has postponed the licensure examinations that were supposed to take place from March to June. He said the Environmental Planners Licensure Examination initially sent on June 11-12 and Licensure Examination for Interior Designers on June 23-25 will be scheduled later this year. De Vera said licensure exams […]

CHEd denies being anti-Filipino; says “Panitikan,” Filipino subjects merely “transferred” to senior high school curriculum

(Eagle News)–The Commission on Higher Education on Wednesday, May 29, denied it was “anti-Filipino” even as it stood by its memo removing the Filipino and “Panitikan” subjects from the list of required subjects in college. In a statement issued after the Supreme Court upheld its decision affirming the legality of CHEd Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2013, CHEd chair Prospero de Vera reiterated the subjects were not abolished from the General Education Curriculum but […]

Pagtuturo ng paksang Filipino at Panitikan sa K-to-12, mas palalakasin – DepEd

(Eagle News) — Mas palalakasin pa ng Department of Education (DepEd) ang pagtuturo ng Filipino at Panitikan bilang bahagi ng basic education sa ilalim ng K-to-12 program. Ito ang tiniyak ng DepEd kasunod sa naging pasiya ng Korte Suprema na alisin na ang temporary restraining order (TRO) sa kautusan ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) na nagtatanggal sa Filipino at Panitikan bilang core subject sa kolehiyo. Ayon kay Education Secretary Leonor Briones, hindi maaaring basta […]

PHL Red Cross signs MOA with DepEd, CHED for teacher and student training on disaster response

  The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has formally signed agreements with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to have teachers and the youth involved in becoming lifesavers and leaders. In a speech during the ceremonial signing of the memoranda of agreement (MOA) with DepEd and CHED, Chairman Richard Gordon said the partnerships will help more individuals to prepare for and respond to disasters. “This is a strong partnership between […]

CHED, magpapatupad ng bagong Business Education curriculum

(Eagle News) — Magpapatupad ng bagong curriculum ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED) sa Business Education simula ngayong academic year 2018. Ito ay nakatuon sa mga requirement ng mga industriya na dapat ituro at maging bahagi ng curriculum upang maging madali sa mga graduate ang mag-apply ng trabaho. Ang limang major ng Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ay Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operations Management at Business Economics. Ang mga kurso at […]

Duterte highlights importance of paying taxes in funding free college tuition

  By Phoebe Salvador Eagle News Service   (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte emphasized the importance of paying taxes in financing and implementing the free college tuition law during the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and almost 200 tertiary academic institutions on Wednesday, June 13. Quoting Education Secretary Leonor Briones, Duterte said the public must realize that they need to pay their taxes for […]