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Makati mall to hold Pabasa
The Filipino Lenten tradition of pabasa or chanting the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will be held at a shopping mall in Makati City......»»
Mandaue college still unable to access Ched scholarship
Mandaue college still unable to access Ched scholarship.....»»
PSAC paves way for health deal
The Private Sector Advisory Council from the Healthcare Sector, or PSAC-Health, with the Department of Health, the Commission on Higher Education, and the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc., signed a memorandum of agreement with President Bongbong Marcos as a witness to facilitate employment for underboard BS Nursing students. During their degree, these students will become CHED-certified and work as Clinical Care Associates in healthcare industries. “The Clinical Care Associates Upskilling Program, formalized through the Joint Administrative Order 2023-0001, is a groundbreaking endeavor, and I am confident that it’s a program that will help address the lives of healthcare workers in the country today,” President Marcos said. PSAC-Health has worked with DOH, 55 private hospitals, seven public hospitals, and CHED, along with 19 Higher Education Institutions, to implement the Joint Administrative Order in response to the country’s critical shortage of qualified nurses. “To the underboard nurses out there who are contemplating what to do next: I call on you to apply for this program and embrace the support being wholeheartedly given to you by the government and the institutions we represent,” Marcos added. Strategic interventions implementor “The Commission commits to working with other government agencies and PSAC to implement all the strategic interventions that President Bongbong Marcos approved in a whole-of-government and whole-of-the-nation approach,” said CHED Chairman Julian Prospero de Vera III. “I am confident that this policy would be extremely impactful as it addresses the problems and obstacles and allows our current registered nurses to focus more on high-value-added roles and functions,” PSAC Healthcare Sector Lead Paolo Borromeo said. On 19 July 2023, Chairman Prospero de Vera III of CHED and Secretary of Health Teodoro Herbosa ceremonially signed and launched JAO 2023-0001, also known as the “Implementing Guidelines for the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program for Clinical Care Associates. “This landmark initiative resulted from a collaborative effort between the government and the Private Sector Advisory Council Healthcare Sector Group.” Implementing the JAO showcases the power of government and private sector collaboration. The PSAC-Health has played a vital role in shaping the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program, ensuring its alignment with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. Leading hospitals and higher education institutions, including Healthway Medical Network, Metro Pacific Hospitals Inc., Mt. Grace Hospitals Inc. and the Philippine Private Hospitals Association Inc. have pledged their commitment to the Clinical Care Associates program by participating in the MOU signing event. Higher education institutions such as Our Lady of Fatima University, Far Eastern University, St. Paul University Philippines, Trinity University of Asia, National Teachers College and National University are also pivotal partners in shaping the future of healthcare in the Philippines through this program. The post PSAC paves way for health deal appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PSAC paves way for agreement with DOH, CHED, and PHAPi with PBBM
The Private Sector Advisory Council from the Healthcare Sector (PSAC-Health), together with the Department of Health (DOH), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi), signed a memorandum of agreement with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a witness to facilitate employment for underboard BS Nursing students. During their degree, these students will become CHED-certified and work as Clinical Care Associates in healthcare industries. “The Clinical Care Associates Upskilling Program, formalized through the Joint Administrative Order [2023-0001], is a groundbreaking endeavor, and I am confident that it’s a program that will help address the lives of healthcare workers in the country today,” President Marcos said. PSAC-Health has worked with DOH, 55 private hospitals, seven public hospitals, and CHED, along with 19 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), to implement the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) in response to the country's critical shortage of qualified nurses. “To the underboard nurses out there who are contemplating what to do next: I call on you to apply for this program and embrace the support being wholeheartedly given to you by the government and the institutions we represent,” Marcos added. "The Commission commits to working with other government agencies and PSAC to implement all the strategic interventions that President Bongbong Marcos approved in a whole-of-government and whole-of-the-nation approach," said CHED Chairman Julian Prospero De Vera III. “I am confident that this policy would be extremely impactful as it addresses the problems and obstacles and allows our current registered nurses to focus more on high-value-added roles and functions,” said PSAC Healthcare Sector Lead Paolo Borromeo. On 19 July 2023, Chairman Prospero De Vera III of CHED and Secretary of Health Dr. Teodoro Herbosa ceremonially signed and launched JAO No. 2023-0001, also known as the "Implementing Guidelines for the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program for Clinical Care Associates (CCAs)." This landmark initiative results from a collaborative effort between the government and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector Group. Implementing the JAO showcases the power of government and private sector collaboration. The PSAC-Health has played a vital role in shaping the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program, ensuring its alignment with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s administration. Leading hospitals and higher education institutions, including Healthway Medical Network (HMN), Metro Pacific Hospitals Inc. (MPHI), Mt. Grace Hospitals Inc., and the Philippine Private Hospitals Association Inc. (PPHAPI), have pledged their commitment to the Clinical Care Associates program by participating in the MOU signing event. Higher education institutions such as Our Lady of Fatima University, Far Eastern University, St. Paul University Philippines, Trinity University of Asia, National Teachers College, and National University are also pivotal partners in shaping the future of healthcare in the Philippines through this program. [caption id="attachment_191577" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Private Sector Advisory Council Lead Convenor Sabin Aboitiz (left) with President Marcos and PSAC Healthcare Sector leads[/caption] The post PSAC paves way for agreement with DOH, CHED, and PHAPi with PBBM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Breathing osmosis of public service
Education and public service are deeply ingrained in his family heritage. His mother dedicated her career to educating students in public schools, while his father pursued a profession in government as a lawyer specializing in human rights. Dr. J. Prospero “Popoy” de Vera III, chairman of the Commission on Higher Education or CHEd, recalled that his mother, a teacher at the Esteban Abada High School in Manila, always brought him to school when he was still a young boy. His mother became the principal of Ramon Magsaysay High School, also in Manila, before her retirement. He said he and his siblings grew up breathing the osmosis of public service. “So, when I was growing up, the importance of education was drilled into us. Our mother always tells us to finish our education; nothing will happen in our lives if we don’t graduate from college,” De Vera said, adding that he and his siblings all graduated from public schools. “We are nine siblings, but my parents don’t have the money to send us to private schools. All of us graduated from the University of the Philippines. We are products of public schools; we were just the ‘iskolar ng bayan’ through and through.” Popoy, who finished a bachelor’s degree in History from UP, teaches political science and history at the De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines. He completed his master’s in social science at De La Salle University and doctoral studies in public administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He also has a master’s degree in higher education policy and higher education administration from the University of Southern California, one of the top schools in the United States of America, and later worked at the state legislature in California for three years. “In that sense, after I graduated from college, one of the options that I saw is either I take up law or teach, or to work in government, etc. There was an opportunity to teach, so I got into education.” In addition to his teaching responsibilities, De Vera also served as a consultant to several government agencies and provided his expertise to congressmen and senators. “Simultaneously, while I was teaching, I was also a consultant to the government. I worked as a consultant and then as chief of staff at the House and Senate.” His extensive academic background and government experience were benchmarks for his appointment as CHEd Commissioner in 2016, highlighting his qualifications for the position. “Since my background is in public administration and I also teach, I have a certain level of confidence that I really understand government, and I want to prove that I can do what I teach. I have a lot of involvement in the House and the Senate, from being an executive assistant until becoming chief of staff. I went through them one by one.” De Vera’s proficiency in legislative affairs from 1988 to 2010 (except for his three years abroad) encompasses a plethora of skills, including bill drafting, speech writing, and crafting amendments. Such expertise is a direct result of his extensive involvement and experience in the realm of legislation. Before his appointment to CHEd, he served as vice president for Public Affairs at UP in 2011. In 2004, he became part of the board of regents in some state universities and colleges. When he took the offer to head CHEd in 2018 after serving as commissioner for two years, he was confident because he survived UP. “I have a high level of confidence that I can do the job because they say that if you survived to govern UP, you can govern everything else because UP is the most ungovernable university in the country. So, if you survived there, you understand the public university system,” he admitted. He narrated to have experienced a sense of ease and familiarity when he joined CHEd. “It felt natural, perhaps because it aligns with my expertise. I might have had some reservations if it were a different department outside my field. However, since there was an opening at CHEd, I decided to offer my assistance, and that’s how I found myself here,” he shared. In running an agency with only 1,400 employees and serving more than 2,000 public and private higher education institutions across the country lies the challenge, De Vera said. With the scope of responsibilities, he gets to visit all state universities and colleges. Riding a bicycle, he witnessed first-hand the brilliance, resilience, and great potential of state universities and colleges. “I would be the first CHEd chair who visited all the state universities and colleges in this country. No one has done that yet,” he said, adding that he had already visited 100 of the 114 state-run universities. “I think in a year, I will finish all of them. The feeling is so different when you see what’s happening on the ground. So, from the start of my appointment, I started going around. I’ve gone to the farthest parts of the country.” As the chairperson, he said his firsthand experience in higher education enables him to speak with confidence and authority on the subject. “By engaging directly with students and faculty, attentively listening to their concerns, and providing meaningful responses, I believe I have made a significant impact. The presence of a secretary in these interactions creates a distinct atmosphere, instilling a sense of importance and value in education stakeholders. This ability to make those on the ground feel significant is a legacy I take pride in,” he said. One of the legacies De Vera is proud of is the implementation of free higher education, which coincided with his tenure. “I consider myself privileged because my predecessors did not have the opportunity to enact such a policy. Despite the challenges encountered, I believe that the beneficiaries truly reaped the benefits of this initiative,” he said. In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country was confronted with unprecedented difficulties and uncertainties. CHEd, however, managed to navigate these challenges and ensured that education persisted. “This, in itself, is an accomplishment. Despite various government interventions being affected, we remained steadfast in delivering education to the best of our abilities,” he said. De Vera actively advocates for an inclusive education system that provides equal opportunities for marginalized sectors to complete their tertiary education. He seeks to create “first-generation graduates” as a legacy of the current administration. This program aims to offer educational opportunities to young Filipinos from minority and indigenous groups, children of rebel returnees, and other marginalized communities, enabling them to complete their education successfully. “Why not consciously make our legacy about bringing these individuals into the mainstream and ensuring they have the opportunity to finish their education? This emerging phenomenon is something we can truly focus on.” He added: “If we can successfully accomplish this within the next three years while I am in office, I can confidently say that it will be a legacy achieved by the Marcos administration. While the Duterte administration initiated free higher education, the Marcos administration aims to make it more equitable and responsive to the needs of marginalized individuals.” The post Breathing osmosis of public service appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CHED chief defends free college education program
If the government were to implement a nationwide test to filter the beneficiaries of free college tuition, it has to ensure that it is based on equity in the sense that underprivileged and poor students are given priority to qualify for government subsidy, the Commission on Higher Education said yesterday......»»
QC orders localized class suspension
The Quezon City government early morning Monday left the discretion of suspending classes due to continuous rain to barangay and school officials , Angelbert Apostol, the city information chief, announced. Those who immediately ordered the suspension of classes are Barangay Holy Spirit for its (Public Pre-school to Senior High School — Morning and Afternoon Class); Barangay Bagong Silangan (Public Pre-school to Senior High School) and Barangay Payatas (Public Pre-school to Senior High School). Apostol said the discretion is allowed through Memorandum Circular No. 10-A series of 2022 under the Department of Education Order 037 series of 2022. Suspension of classes in private schools, on the other hand, is left to the discretion of school officials. Apostol added that decision to suspend classes is left to the barangay for having their own “pre-disaster risk assessment” in consultation with school officials. Over a year ago exactly on 22 August 2022, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte issued a Memorandum Circular No. 10 instructing the local School Division Office and Public and Private Education Institutions to adhere to Localized Suspension of Classes due to typhoons, floodings and other weather disturbances and calamities. The circular noted an “automatic suspension classes” based on Department of Education 014 Series of 202, that dictated “classes shall automatically be suspended in case the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has declared the following typhoon signal: Signal Number 1 — all public and private pre-school kindergarten classes; Signal Number 2 or higher — public and private pre-school kindergarten elementary and secondary classes. College and university level classes are suspended if the typhoon signal is raised to Number 3, pursuant to Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order No. 15 Series of 2019 ordering an automatic suspension of classes on Higher Education Institutions when Signal Number 3 is raised by PAGASA. It also carries an order that suspension of work in public schools “shall be in accordance with DepEd Order No. 14 Series of 2021 and CHEd Memorandum Order No.15 Series of 2012 for HEIs.” Meanwhile, the cities of Parañaque and Pasay yesterday suspended classes in all levels in public and private schools due to inclement weather. Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez ordered the suspension in all levels both in public and private schools upon the recommendation of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The mayor said the recommendation of suspension of classes by the DRRMO was due to the continuous southwest monsoon rains enhanced by typhoon “Hanna.” Residents were told, especially those living in low-lying areas, to immediately call the city government in case of emergencies through its hotline numbers. (For landline: 8820-PQUE (7783), for Smart : 0961-096-6341 and for Globe users at 0956-394-0176.) All residents were advised by the mayor to just stay home for their safety. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano also suspended online and face-to-face classes in all levels both in public and private schools. The mayor advised residents living in flood-prone areas to be alert and vigilant as rains continue to pour. The post QC orders localized class suspension appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Duterte giveth, Diokno taketh
Since his call in 2017 to veto Republic Act 10931, the law granting free higher education, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has been singing the same dissonant melody. A similar theme can be heard in his most recent attempt to cast doubt on the program’s long-term viability, which is frequently praised as one of the Duterte administration’s legacies. However, as Diokno continues to bang his well-worn drum, it becomes increasingly obvious that his arguments are out of tune and lacking in both substance and harmony. The frequently repeated assertion by Diokno that the free college program is “anti-poor” because of its supposed bias toward wealthy students doesn’t ring true with logic or facts. His claim that wealthy students have supplanted their less advantaged peers in the competition for openings at state universities and colleges lacks supporting data. He tries to play the fiscal unsustainability card by asserting that the program is an exorbitant financial burden for the government. This perspective is myopic because education spending continues to be one of the most effective ways to boost the economy and create jobs. In fact, a World Bank report has said that every dollar spent on education generates ten times as much in economic benefits, thus emphasizing the real worth of such expenditures under RA 10931. Additionally, Diokno ignores the reality that the program has been in force since 2018 after President Duterte rebuffed his veto campaign. After six years of effective implementation, for Diokno to suddenly pronounce it untenable sounds more like pessimism than a valid criticism. Diokno also veers away from the upbeat chorus that is led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor, former President Duterte, as he continues to play his dirge. His persistent pessimism has turned him into a maestro of despair rather than a conductor of progress. The Finance chief certainly needs a lot of the can-do attitude of both Marcos and Duterte, the latter with the bravado and tenacity he showed in guiding the country through the turbulent waters of the Covid-19 pandemic. Diokno should learn to instill confidence in the hearts of the populace, or he should just hand the job to someone who would tackle it with more vigor. Diokno claims that wealthy kids who can afford review lessons and other incidental costs are disproportionately benefited by RA 10931. This claim is again without basis as a lot of impoverished students have gained access to higher education without having to pay tuition thanks to this law. A thorough assessment by the Commission on Higher Education showed that the free college program has dramatically increased enrollment rates among students from low-income families. This should lay bare the falsity of Diokno’s claims. If we may add, the CHEd study also resonated with people by emphasizing its contribution to closing the achievement gap between the affluent and the less fortunate. Probably most befuddling of all was Diokno’s unsettling claim that the program benefits students who live close to public universities and colleges. This conflicts with what we see on the ground, of students renting bed space or living with their relatives so they can be near their schools, wherever they may be located. Additionally, the value of an educated citizenry transcends geographical boundaries in the grand scheme of nation-building. It’s ironic that for a Finance chief, the needed comprehension of the complexity of not only our economy and the numbers but also how they relate to society and people seems absent from Diokno’s spiel opposing free higher education. His quest to repeal RA 10931 has fallen short of capturing the long-term benefits of investing in education to improve the lives of underprivileged youngsters. Diokno’s desire to take away what Duterte and Congress have given would be a step backward and an assult in the minds of millions of Filipino students. While undermining President Duterte’s legacy, Diokno’s dissonant song poses a threat to muffle the dreams of numerous Filipino students, one that is intended to deprive them of the opportunity to pursue higher education and the prospect of a better future. The post Duterte giveth, Diokno taketh appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pandemic doubled attrition rate of college students — CHED data
CHED data shared during House budget deliberations on Wednesday show at least 41.16% of students who were sophomores when the pandemic first hit during SY 2020-2021 — and were supposed to graduate this year — paused or stopped their schooling. .....»»
Ilocos Norte launches tertiary students’ subsidy
LAOAG CITY — A lawmaker has launched the Tertiary Education Subsidy program in Ilocos Norte as it now open its doors to help struggling college students here to financially sustain their studies. Open to all enrolled Filipino undergraduate students, applicants are advised to submit their letter of intent to Representative Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, along with their certificate of enrolment and billing for the first semester of academic year 2023-2024. “We are now accepting TES applications from District One,” said Marcos in a statement on Monday as he enjoined eligible students to apply for the program. The TES program is being implemented by the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education and the Commission on Higher Education which is grants-in-aid program made possible through Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which institutionalizes free tuition and exemption from other fees in state universities and colleges and local universities and colleges in the Philippines. Early on, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated P138.77 billion for higher education programs including student subsidies and free tuition in state universities and colleges under the 2023 General Appropriations Act. The amount will be divided among SUCs with P107.04 billion, and the CHEd with P31.73 billion. In Ilocos Norte, thousands of students are availing of this program through the lawmaker’s office and for state universities, each beneficiary belonging to the low-income bracket is entitled to cash assistance of P40,000 per school year. TES grantees from private institutions, on the other hand, receive a higher amount, which covers P20,000 for tuition and an additional P40,000 allowance per academic year. The post Ilocos Norte launches tertiary students’ subsidy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marcos appoints CHEd execs
The Commission on Higher Education announced on Wednesday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed three new officials of the agency, which included a former president of a state university in Iloilo. The President appointed Iloilo Science and Technology University President Raul Muyong, Corinna Frances Cabanilla and Dr. Christine Ferrer as Directors IV of CHEd. “I congratulate and welcome our three new CHEd officials. They all come with impressive academic credentials and expertise that will help CHEd implement its mandates and priorities under the Marcos administration,” said CHEd chairperson Prospero de Vera III. Muyong earned his Doctor of Education degree major in Educational Management from the West Visayas State University in March 1997; Master of Science in Industrial Education major in Educational Management from Western Visayas College of Science and Technology in April 1991; and his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education degree from the same institution in April 1986 where he graduated as Magna Cum Laude. He is a two-term President of ISAT U and is responsible for the rapid improvement of ISAT U particularly in science and technology programs, including impressive performance in the licensure examination in Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Cabanilla, on the other hand, serves as director-in-charge of the local graduate scholarship programs of CHEd that provides opportunities for faculty members to finish their masters and doctoral degrees. She is also the Representative of the CHEd chairman in the Philippine-American Educational Foundation which sets the policy direction and implementation of Fulbright Scholarships for Filipinos, CHEd representative for the Department of Science and Technology National Technical and Selection Committee on Science and Technology Scholarships. She was originally connected with the UP NCPAG Center for Policy and Executive Development. The post Marcos appoints CHEd execs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CHEd eyes tertiary education improvement
The Commission on Higher Education is set to roll out a hybrid master’s program that offers scholarships to college faculty aimed at improving the quality of tertiary education in the country. “The shorter one, our hybrid master’s (degree), when we launch it, there is a scholarship from the CHEd,” CHEd chairman Prospero de Vera III said during the Laging Handa public briefing. He added that the agency is now ready to offer scholarships to faculty who want to finish their master’s degree. “Actually, if the rollout can be done early and there are universities that want to adopt the hybrid master’s program, we can offer the scholarships already this coming school year,” de Vera said. “We already have funds for scholarships for nursing instructors. We will subsidize the tuition and miscellaneous fees. So, that was already laid out because CHEd’s scholarship program for graduate studies is so wide, so we’ll include that in there,” he added. De Vera also said that the Commission is linking the country’s top nursing schools with the top nursing schools in other countries so that their curriculum will become internationalized. “The strategy of CHEd is to produce world-class professionals, world-class nurses who can practice their profession wherever they want. This means that the curriculum of our top nursing schools will be linked to foreign universities, like for example, Canada,” said the CHEd chief. “We have a lot of linkage with the top universities in Canada — their curriculum is world-class so that moving forward, our nurses will enjoy the good reputation of having competencies and skills that are consistent with how nursing programs are delivered all over the world,” he added. The objective, according to De Vera, is to ensure that the Philippines will continue to have the reputation of having world-class professionals in the field of healthcare, particularly nursing and also in other fields like medicine and other healthcare professionals. The post CHEd eyes tertiary education improvement appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Philippine colleges partner with top Canadian unis for nursing
Miriam College and World Citi Colleges are partnering with top Canadian universities to produce world-class nurses, said Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Prospero De Vera III during the Laging Handa public briefing. "If Miriam College and Camosun College in Canada signed a memorandum of agreement to have international programs including health sciences; WCC [World Citi Colleges] has also signed up with various universities there—University of Manitoba and the rest in nursing. So we have many Philippine universities now that have already signed agreements or starting to sit down together with the top Canadian universities to produce world-class nurses," De Vera said. According to him, some of the Philippine universities that offer nursing programs have aligned their curriculum with the nursing curriculum in Canada. "What they did is that they created a common curriculum that is patterned to the nursing curriculum in Canada so that Filipino students will have credentials that are recognized in Canada," De Vera said. He said World Citi Colleges has signed an agreement with the network of hospitals in Ontario, wherein the hospital training of their students will be done in Canada. "So, we focus on that [nursing] because, you know, we are famous for our nursing graduates, and foreign universities recognize that we have good products when it comes to health care," De Vera said. "So, those agreements, the other agreements, were already signed before I came to Canada. Other Philippine universities have already signed the agreements in the past two to three months, and some more will be signed in the coming months until November because there is a big international conference in Canada in November—several Philippine schools are going there to launch their partnership agreements in November on nursing program, health sciences. Those are the programs they focus on. All of that is in response to the instruction or to the call of the President that we focus on degree programs in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] and degree programs that have connections with industry," the CHED chair added. De Vera said the Department of Health, the private hospitals and CHED will work together to fund the partnership with foreign universities to produce additional nurses. "We should help nursing graduates to pass a licensure test, and that's what we're doing right now actually. Other universities have already started giving free review classes for their graduating students and their alumni who have not passed the licensure exam," he said. "So, that's what we have presented to the President—long-term, medium-term and immediate steps that can be undertaken. The President ordered CHED to continue what he's been doing to address the nursing crisis," the CHED chair added. Just recently, the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) and the World Citi Colleges (WCC) also signed a memorandum of agreement with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to produce world-class Filipino aircraft maintenance specialists and avionics technicians for the domestic and international aviation industry. This agreement is a result of the CHED-initiated project entitled “Twinning and Training Program for a ladderized Diploma Program in Aircraft Maintenance Technology”, that leads to a Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Technology between PhilSCA, WCC and BCIT. This initiative is a response to the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for educational institutions to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs. “This MOA signing is timely as we celebrate the first year of the Marcos administration and a response to his call to produce world-class graduates that can practice their profession all over the world,” De Vera said. “CHED’s presence here today is the manifestation of our deep interest in further strengthening our close bilateral relationship with Canada in promoting the internationalization of HEIs and a signal that the Philippines is open for business for universities that are interested in transnational education,” he added. The post Philippine colleges partner with top Canadian unis for nursing appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
High school grads should consider taking up nursing degrees – QC Solon
Quezon City' 4th District Representative Marvin Rillo on Sunday encourages high school graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in college, over the looming worldwide shortage of nurse practitioners, “The nursing job outlook is very promising. High school graduates should include nursing in their list of college options if they want a stable and lucrative occupation in the years ahead,” Rillo in a statement said. “Nurses are in great demand while the supply is short, so we would urge both male and female high school graduates to consider taking the nursing career path,” Rillo added. Rillo who is a vice chairperson of the House committee on higher and technical education, explained that thousand of high school students around the country will graduate next month and enter college in August or September. The Department of Education (DepEd) has set the conduct of end-of-school-year rites such as moving up and graduation ceremonies from July 10 to 14. He cited the World Health Organization (WHO), in its State of the World’s Nursing 2020 report, had previously projected that “without action, there will be a shortfall of 4.6 million nurses worldwide by 2030.” In the Philippines, Rillo also cited, “the shortfall of nurses is expected to be 249,843 by 2030 unless greater investment is made now to retain them in the local health sector,” according to the report. Responding to the WHO report, Rillo has been batting for a 75 percent increase in the minimum starting pay of nurses employed in government hospitals, in a bid to slow down their exodus to overseas labor markets. As proposed by Rillo in House Bill No. 5276, the entry-level monthly pay of nursing staff in public hospitals would be increased from P36,619 to P63,997. Anticipating the impending shortage of nurses, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in July last year removed the decade-old moratorium on the opening of new BSN programs. The lifting of the freeze means that universities and colleges that currently do not offer the BSN program may now apply, and comply with the requirements, to offer the four-year degree course. The post High school grads should consider taking up nursing degrees – QC Solon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MMCL, ASU partner on Global Classroom
As the world moves towards a more internationalized landscape, there is a growing need to equip students with tools that will help them navigate the rapidly shifting industry space. Through its groundbreaking partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) is rolling out high-tech Global Classrooms to facilitate a borderless learning experience. Students can now have access to ASU’s world-class content and ASU-enhanced course programs. They can engage in online learning experiences co-lectured by ASU faculty in the United States and professors from the ASU-Cintana Alliance universities. Apart from the Global Classrooms, the ASU-Cintana Alliance also provides students the unique opportunity to participate in student exchange and summer immersion programs with partner schools in the US and other countries. The ASU-enhanced curriculum remains faithful to the tenets that the Mapúa legacy is built upon. The school of business pushes for global immersion and real world experiential learning. For health sciences, the focus zeroes in on global readiness, and advanced and immersive facilities. ASU is among the Top 1 percent of universities worldwide, ranked by the Center for World University Rankings for 2022-2023. It is also among the Top 150 Universities Worldwide by Shanghai Ranking 2022. The latest US News & World Report online program rankings place ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business in the Top 10 in the US, including the no. 1 spot for online bachelor’s in business programs and the online bachelor’s program in psychology in the no. 4 spot. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) is one of Mapua’s three major campuses in the Philippines. Located in Cabuyao, Laguna, it first opened its programs to students in 2007. MMCL has been ranked as among the best board exam performing private schools, and also the first ISO 21001:2018 — EOMS Certified school in the Calabarzon area. The college also holds the distinction of being the youngest school to attain CHED Autonomous status in the country. MMCL offers programs in engineering, computer science, information technology, multimedia arts, and HRM, apart from senior high school. In 2022, it opened up a new post-graduate course, Master of Science in Shipping Business, in collaboration with the Business College of Athens. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) is rolling out high-tech Global Classrooms to facilitate a borderless learning experience. The post MMCL, ASU partner on Global Classroom appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Daza to CHEd: Put funding to good use
The Commission on Higher Education could use its P10-billion funding if its heart really goes out to disadvantaged students, House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Paul Daza said Tuesday, reiterating his prior allegation that the funding was previously utilized for tertiary student scholarships. “If our hearts are in it, if we really wanted to help the poor, CHEd can use the P10 billion today without having to wait for the next GAA (General Appropriations Act) budget deliberations,” said the Northern Samar solon. “The list is with you. You have one million students. Please, put it to use.” The allegation that the CHEd used the P10 billion of its funding for other purposes resurfaced yesterday during the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education’s deliberation on House Resolution 767. The resolution, which Daza authored, calls for the government to improve access to tertiary education and reduce attrition rates among 4Ps beneficiaries and other deserving and financially challenged students by increasing the budget allocation for scholarships. It was Daza who alleged that the CHEd misused its P10-billion worth of scholarship funds during the panel’s first hearing on the resolution on 20 March, claiming it came out that essentially CHEd has not utilized as of 2021 report P10-billion. “The earmarked funds is what we call an off-budget. By law travel tax, PRC, and PCSO shares go to that fund. That’s supposed to be for higher education. If CHEd did its job and engaged DSWD and if they continue the 2012 grant-in-aid which was incorporated in the law, they could have helped a few hundred thousand students a year,” Daza pointed out during the previous hearing. Daza’s claim, however, was turned down by CHEd chairperson Popoy de Vera, who earlier said that he had “no idea” where the P10-billion scholarship fund came from. “The Higher Education Development Fund was put in the CHEd Charter (RA 7722) to fund projects to ‘strengthen higher education’. It is not a scholarship fund,” said De Vera in a statement on 22 March in response to Daza’s accusation. “CHEd has been giving grants to HEIs (higher educational institutions) over the past four administrations and the current CHEd Chairperson and Commissioners have continued this policy. What is new under the current CHEd leadership is a stronger focus on tourism,” the chairman maintained. Daza, however, took advantage of yesterday’s deliberation to advocate that the agency’s funds could also cater to students taking courses unrelated to tourism by providing them scholarships, citing The Tourism Act of 2019. Further, the minority lawmaker noted that the law’s revenue mandate did not exclusively cater to only students under tourism-related courses but prioritized them. To further prove his point that the CHEd could tap its HEDF for college students’ scholarships, Daza said: “P2 billion or more than half of the HEDF in 2016, was used for student-related support.” “Meaning there’s already precedent for HEDF to be utilized by CHEd for poor students, needy students.” In addition, Daza expressed concern that, in contrast to 2016, when P2 billion represented half of the HEDF, student aid had dropped to just P170 million, or less than a fourth of the HEDF. “By the time Chairman de Vera took over in 2019, the share for student assistance had dwindled down to P170 million, or 18.7 percent of the HEDF,” the lawmaker claimed. The post Daza to CHEd: Put funding to good use appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CHED: No funds for subsidized college scholarships
The Commission on Higher Education has no allocation to subsidize scholarships of college students enrolled in various private tertiary schools across the country from 2021 to 2023......»»
CHED delists Mandaue City College, 4 other schools from free tuition program
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Five local universities and colleges (LUCs) in Central Visayas were delisted in the free tuition program of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This was confirmed by CHED chairperson Dr. Prospero de Vera III during his visit to Cebu on Friday, May 5, 2023. READ: P10 billion of CHEd scholarship fund used […] The post CHED delists Mandaue City College, 4 other schools from free tuition program appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
New policy promises seamless crediting of tech-voc courses towards college degree
CHED and TESDA’s joint memorandum circular no. 1 implements the Philippine Credit Transfer System – a scheme that allows students to move from one vocational course to a college degree program using the principle of credit transfer. .....»»
Mandaue City College gearing up for CHED execs’ visit
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City College (MCC) continues to prepare for the visit of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) which will be checking the school’s requirement compliance for free tuition. Dr. Lilybeth Mayol, acting MCC administrator, said that CHED would be visiting the school within the year but she did not know […] The post Mandaue City College gearing up for CHED execs’ visit appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»