Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX

04/06/2026

From Connection to Collaboration: PHEIs ACHIEVE Expanded Internationalization

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX (CHEDRO IX) encourages Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in the region to participate in Project PIVOT Session 4, a continuing initiative that strengthens internationalization efforts and expands global opportunities for Philippine higher education institutions.

This session highlights valuable insights from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) and the INTACT Base Office-PH, showcasing opportunities for international collaboration, cultural exchange, student development, and workforce preparedness in the global arena.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how strategic partnerships can support institutional growth, enhance international visibility, and open pathways for students and professionals to engage in globally competitive opportunities.

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM

Registration:
Project PIVOT Registration

Official Zoom Background:
Project PIVOT Zoom Background

Let us continue building meaningful connections, fostering international partnerships, and advancing the internationalization agenda of Philippine higher education.

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙋𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙨 𝘼𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The journey continues! Project PIVOT is back for Session 4, and we are diving even deeper into international visibility and organizational transformation.

This session brings an exciting opportunity to hear directly from our esteemed partners at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), which serves as gateway for bilateral trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Taiwan and the Philippines. We will also feature the INTACT Base Office-PH, an organization providing a life-changing framework for Filipino talent by offering tuition subsidies, allowances, and Mandarin training to prepare students and professionals for high-demand global careers.

Discover how these powerful partnerships are paving the way for exciting global opportunities and sustainable institutional growth.
📅 Date: 4 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/ProjectPIVOT2026
💻 Download your official Zoom background here: https://bit.ly/PivotZoomBG

Let’s keep pivoting, transforming, and scaling new heights together!

04/06/2026

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX (CHEDRO IX) commends the successful conduct of the AZMI Distinguished Lecture 2026: “Zamboanga Under the Spanish Crown” hosted by the Ateneo Zamboanga-Mindanao Institute at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Lantaka Campus.

The lecture highlighted the significance of local history in understanding broader global developments, emphasizing Zamboanga’s historical role as a center of trade, cultural exchange, and international connections. Such academic engagements strengthen historical awareness while fostering global perspectives grounded in local realities.

CHEDRO IX recognizes the valuable contributions of the University President’s Office, University Archives, University Communications Office, School of Liberal Arts, the AZMI Team, and the distinguished speakers, including Eberhard Crailsheim and Cristina Cañones, for enriching scholarly discourse and promoting a deeper appreciation of Mindanaoan and Philippine history.

Through initiatives such as this, higher education institutions continue to advance internationalization, research, and cultural understanding—bringing global perspectives closer to our communities while strengthening our regional identity.

Congratulations to all organizers, partners, speakers, and participants for making this meaningful academic dialogue a success.

02/06/2026

Know more about the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP)!

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX invites interested and qualified applicants to learn more about the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP).

For complete details on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and program guidelines, please visit the BPMSP Application Portal:
bpms.ched.gov.ph

For the list of eligible Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) and available priority programs, visit:
bpms.ched.gov.ph/priority-lists

Deadline of application: June 30, 2026

For more information on CHED Student Financial Assistance Programs, visit the official CHED website:
ched.gov.ph/stufaps

Reminder: Beware of fake scholarship posts. Always verify information through the official CHED website and official CHED social media accounts only.

01/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Marivic V. Iriberri!

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX family warmly extends its heartfelt greetings to Dr. Marivic V. Iriberri, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Director IV, on her special day.

Your dedicated leadership, commitment to public service, and continued support for the advancement of higher education remain an inspiration to the CHEDRO IX community. May this special day bring you joy, good health, and more blessings as you continue to serve with excellence and purpose.

Once again, happy birthday, Dr. Iriberri!

Greetings from your CHEDRO IX Family.

01/06/2026

From Connection to Collaboration: PHEIs ACHIEVEing Expanded Internationalization

The journey continues!

Project PIVOT returns for Session 4, bringing another valuable opportunity for Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) to strengthen their internationalization efforts and expand global engagement.

This session will feature insights from our esteemed partners from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), which serves as a vital gateway for bilateral trade, investment, educational cooperation, and cultural exchange between Taiwan and the Philippines.

Participants will also learn from the INTACT Base Office-PH, an organization committed to empowering Filipino talent through tuition subsidies, allowances, and Mandarin language training that prepare students and professionals for competitive global career opportunities.

Join us as we explore how strategic partnerships can enhance international visibility, foster meaningful collaborations, and contribute to sustainable institutional growth.

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM

Register here: https://bit.ly/ProjectPIVOT2026
Download the official Zoom background: https://bit.ly/PivotZoomBG

Let us continue to pivot, transform, and reach new heights together through internationalization and collaboration.

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙋𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙨 𝘼𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The journey continues! Project PIVOT is back for Session 4, and we are diving even deeper into international visibility and organizational transformation.

This session brings an exciting opportunity to hear directly from our esteemed partners at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), which serves as gateway for bilateral trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Taiwan and the Philippines. We will also feature the INTACT Base Office-PH, an organization providing a life-changing framework for Filipino talent by offering tuition subsidies, allowances, and Mandarin training to prepare students and professionals for high-demand global careers.

Discover how these powerful partnerships are paving the way for exciting global opportunities and sustainable institutional growth.
📅 Date: 4 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/ProjectPIVOT2026
💻 Download your official Zoom background here: https://bit.ly/PivotZoomBG

Let’s keep pivoting, transforming, and scaling new heights together!

26/05/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CHED-UP MANILA BEACON PROGRAM

Attention to all Biomedical Faculty and Staff in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)!

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office IX, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Manila, is proud to announce the opening of applications for the Bio-health Education Artificial Intelligence-enabled through Capacity-building, Optimization, and Innovation (BEACON) Program!

The BEACON Program features strategic clusters designed to complement existing micro-credential courses on open learning platforms. Through this timely initiative, we aim to upskill and reskill our regional biomedical educators and personnel to:
Address the shortage of healthcare professionals
Respond to growing healthcare demands in Region IX
Adapt to rapid technological advancements and AI integration in health education

HOW TO APPLY:
For application templates, subprogram details, and submission deadlines, download the official Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson here:
https://cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/.../2026-MOC-169_Call%20for...

LEARN MORE:
Visit the CHED Faculty Grants portal at:🔗 ched.gov.ph/faculty-grants

INQUIRIES:
For questions and clarifications, you may reach out directly via email to: [email protected]

Don't miss this opportunity to level up your biomedical teaching and research capabilities! Apply now!
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18/05/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐎 𝐈𝐗 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐃-𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟑𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX successfully conducted its Gender and Development (GAD)-initiated activity titled “Coping with Crisis” as part of the 32nd CHED Founding Anniversary Celebration on May 18, 2026.

The activity featured a meaningful Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Session focused on stress management, resilience, and adaptive coping strategies. It also provided an avenue for interactive sharing and reflection among the participants.

CHED RO IX extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Norma A. Baluca, LPT, RGC, for serving as Resource Speaker and for sharing her expertise, valuable insights, and guidance in promoting mental wellness, emotional resilience, and a more supportive workplace environment.

This activity reflects CHED RO IX’s continuing commitment to gender-responsive programs, employee well-being, professional growth, and compassionate public service.

18/05/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐎 𝐈𝐗 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐎𝐃𝐁 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In compliance with MOED No. 771, s. 2026, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IX joins the observance of the 2026 Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month Celebration.

As part of the celebration, CHED RO IX displayed the official 2026 EODB Banner at the Regional Office facade, reaffirming its commitment to efficient, transparent, and responsive public service.

13/05/2026

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙋𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙨 𝘼𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

We are back for the Session 2 of Project PIVOT (Partnerships for International Visibility and Organizational Transformation), and we’re taking our global networking to the next level!

Building on our mission to enhance international visibility and foster organizational growth, this session brings together two powerhouse partners to share insights on language, culture, and global academic excellence.

Join us on May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM via Zoom for an insightful discussion featuring our esteemed partners: the Regional English Language Office (RELO) – U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and Universidad Nebrija, Spain.

Don't miss this opportunity to build your network and elevate your institution's global footprint.

📅 Date: 14 May 2026
🕗 Time: 3:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/ProjectPIVOT2026
💻 Download your official Zoom background here: https://bit.ly/PivotZoomBG

Let’s turn connection into collaboration. See you virtually!

13/05/2026

🇮🇳📚 Advance your expertise and gain global learning opportunities through the ITEC Programme of the Government of India!

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pleased to inform interested parties of the call for applications to the short-term courses under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme of the Government of India, scheduled from April 2026 to March 2027.

Interested applicants may access further details regarding the available course offerings through the ITEC Portal:
🔗 https://www.itecgoi.in/index

Applicants are likewise advised to coordinate with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the designated focal point for the processing of applications to foreign non-degree training programmes, through:
📩 [email protected]

Take this opportunity to broaden your professional horizons and gain meaningful international training experience through the ITEC Programme. 🇵🇭🇮🇳🎓