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Philippines, China sign deal to boost academic cooperation
The Philippines and China sign a deal to push for the internationalization of universities in both countries during President Rodrigo Duterte's fifth visit to the country
CHED: Basic law degrees not equivalent to PhDs
'The grant of authority or equivalency to non-law academic disciplines of degree programs, in this case, basic law degrees, are within the powers and authority of the Commission,' says CHED Chairperson Prospero de Vera III
Duterte appoints De Vera as CHED chairman
De Vera’s new position comes nearly 9 months after he was designated as officer-in-charge
CHED extends deadline for tertiary education subsidy applications
Schools have until October 30 to submit their lists of applicants. So far, only 174,000 students have applied for the 300,000 available slots.
'Return service' up to state universities – CHED
'If any university wants to develop a return service, nobody can stop them,' says Commission on Higher Education Officer-in-Charge Prospero de Vera III
CHED reminds state universities: Charging mandatory fees illegal
Commission on Higher Education Officer-in-Charge Prospero de Vera III says state universities can only charge students for optional or degree-related fees
CHED's De Vera dares Vitriolo to file charges vs all comissioners
CHED Officer-in-Charge Prospero De Vera III says he has no authority to reinstate Vitriolo and that it's 'disconcerting' he is being singled out, as actions taken by CHED are decided by all members of the commission
CHED: Cash-based budget will 'severely hamper' free higher education
There would be problems because the academic year and fiscal year are different, says the Commission on Higher Education
CHED not expecting exodus of private school students due to free tuition law
CHED officer-in-charge Prospero de Vera III says requirements for transferee students tend to be strict and slots are often limited
CHED launches free tuition law IRR
Starting SY 2018-2019, the government will shoulder the tuition and fees of students enrolled in 112 SUCs, 78 LUCs, and duly registered technical-vocation education and training programs
LIST: 78 local universities, colleges covered by free tuition law
CHED officer-in-charge Prospero de Vera III says the 78 LUCs will no longer collect tuition and fees starting school year 2018 to 2019
CHED executive director post still ‘on hold,’ says OIC De Vera
Former CHED Executive Director Julito Vitriolo wants to be reinstated, but OIC Prospero de Vera III says they will only recognize whomever President Rodrigo Duterte appoints
CHED to tap SUCs for forums on federalism, charter change
CHED OIC Prospero de Vera III says the initiative would allow the government to tap experts from every region to talk about the possible effects of amending the Constitution
CHED OIC vows to finish free tuition law IRR by February 22
'It takes a little bit of effort to craft implementing guidelines on things that we have never done in this country,' says CHED OIC Prospero de Vera III
Sister of drug war victim Carl Arnaiz gets full scholarship from CHED
CHED officer-in-charge Prospero de Vera III says the grant was given to Camille Anne Arnaiz upon President Rodrigo Duterte's orders
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Duterte appoints Prospero de Vera as CHED OIC
Commissioner Prospero de Vera III is the most senior official in the Commission on Higher Education
CLSU gets P10-M grant for education of mega drug rehab patients
The Central Luzon State University in Nueva Ecija develops instructional modules for patients who want to complete their education or learn livelihood skills
CHED asked to consider requiring financially able students to pay tuition
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman argues the free tuition law is social justice legislation that must benefit who it is intended for – the poor
SUCs may tighten admission due to free tuition law – CHED
Students who don t take on a full load or don t finish their course on time may not be granted free tuition says CHED Commissioner Prospero de Vera III
CHED commissioner to UP chancellor: Why criticize gov't?
Commissioner Prospero de Vera III also asks the UP leadership to clarify its position on the tuition free policy
College students affected by Yolanda to get P5,000-educational aid
More than 100 000 students stand to benefit from the program funded by the 2016 budget of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund
Medical students to get free tuition in 8 SUCs
Student grantees must serve in the Philippines for a year for every year they received cash grants from government
CHED halts college field trips after Tanay bus crash
UPDATED The Tanay tragedy is a reminder that we must be very strict in regulating the use of public transportation for school sponsored trips says Commissioner Prospero de Vera III
Former lawmaker is new CHED commissioner
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirms the appointment of former congressman Ronald Adamat as commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education
'No demoralization in CHED' despite Duterte order – commissioner
Commissioner Alex Brillantes Jr says the President s order for CHED Chairperson Patricia Licuanan to stop attending Cabinet meetings should not be equated as an order for her to resign
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CHED exec asks Duterte: Put OIC in place of Licuanan
In a letter received by the Office of the Cabinet Secretary CHED Executive Director Julito Vitriolo also asks the President to appoint 3 other commissioners besides Commissioner Prospero de Vera III
