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Commission on Higher Education
Commission attached to the Office of the President of the Philippines
Commission attached to the Office of the President of the Philippines
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Commission on Higher Education |
| native_name | *Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyon |
| Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon* | |
| logo | Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).svg |
| logo_width | 200px |
| logo_caption | Seal |
| image | CHED Building (Diliman, Quezon City)(2019-04-29).jpg |
| image_caption | Headquarters of CHED in Quezon City |
| formed | |
| jurisdiction | Philippines |
| headquarters | HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City |
| employees | 517 (2024) |
| budget | PH billion (2026) |
| chief1_name | Shirley C. Agrupis |
| chief1_position | Chairman |
| chief2_name | Michelle A. Ong |
| chief2_position | Commissioner |
| chief3_name | Myrna Q. Mallari |
| chief3_position | Commissioner |
| chief4_name | Ricmar P. Aquino |
| chief4_position | Commissioner |
| chief5_name | Desiderio R. Apag III |
| chief5_position | Commissioner |
| chief6_name | Atty. Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro |
| chief6_position | Executive Director |
| parent_agency | Office of the President of the Philippines |
| website |
Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon*
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED; ) is a government agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines. It is responsible for regulating and governing all higher education institutions and post-secondary educational programs in the country.
History
The CHED was established on May 18, 1994, through Republic Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994.
In July 2025, the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), under the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), opened applications for its annual scholarship and grant programs supporting Filipino students.
Governance
The CHED is headed by a Chairperson and four Commissioners appointed by the President. On January 22, 2024, the Office of the President of the Philippines imposed a 90-day preventive suspension order against Commissioner Aldrin A. Darilag who was accused of grave misconduct, neglect in the performance of duty and abuse of authority or oppression.
On March 12, 2024, Darilag filed with the Ombudsman of the Philippines against Chairman de Vera III a 5-page complaint for graft and corruption and grave abuse of authority charges, under R.A. 3019, the "Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act". "Respondent De Vera would like me to support Aspen as a supplier of CHED even though it did not comply with the requirements stipulated in Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the procurement law. He even asked me to have a meeting with Aspen representatives, which I refused to do," Darilag's sworn affidavit read.
J. Prospero de Vera III submitted his courtesy resignation on May 29, 2025, amid the 2025 Philippine cabinet reshuffle. President Bongbong Marcos appointed Shirley Agrupis as the new chairperson.
Chairpersons
| No. | Name | Term started | Term ended | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Gloria | May 18, 1994 | June 30, 1995 | |||||||||||||
| Angel Alcala | June 30, 1995 | July 11, 1999 | |||||||||||||
| Ester Albano-Garcia | July 11, 1999 | May 31, 2003 | |||||||||||||
| Bro. Rolando Ramos Dizon, FSC | June 2, 2003 | October 17, 2004 | |||||||||||||
| Rolando de la Rosa, O.P. | October 18, 2004 | April 30, 2005 | |||||||||||||
| Carlito S. Puno | May 3, 2005 | August 15, 2007 | |||||||||||||
| Romulo L. Neri | August 15, 2007 | August 1, 2008 | |||||||||||||
| Nona S. Ricafort | August 1, 2008 | August 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||
| Emmanuel Y. Angeles | August 31, 2008 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||
| Patricia B. Licuanan | June 30, 2010 | January 15, 2018 | |||||||||||||
| J. Prospero E. de Vera III | January 24, 2018 | May 29, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Shirley C. Agrupis | May 29, 2025 | Incumbent |
CHED Center of Excellence
The CHED awards Center of Excellence status to departments within higher education institutions that "demonstrate excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". It also grants Center of Development status to departments that "demonstrate the potential to become a Center of Excellence".
References
References
- [[Department of Budget and Management]]. "Staffing Summary Fiscal Year 2025".
- [https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ched-thanks-pbbm-for-higher-budget-more-scholarships-and-financial-aid-for-college-students/ Other Executive Offices E. Commission on Higher Education]
- (2015). "Patnubay sa Korespondensiya Opisyal, Ikaapat na Edisyon". Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.
- (May 18, 1994). "Republic Act No. 7722 – An Act Creating the Commission on Higher Education appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library.
- (July 2025). "UNIFAST Scholarship Application 2025".
- "COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2011-2016". UNESCO Planipolis Portal of Education Plans and Policies.
- Chi, Christina. (January 22, 2024). "CHED Commissioner Darilag suspended".
- (March 14, 2024). "CHEd chief faces criminal charges". [[The Manila Times]].
- Chi, Cristina. "Marcos appoints new CHED chairperson, accepts De Vera's resignation".
- Hernando-Malipot, Merlina. (2025-05-29). "De Vera leaves CHED, vows continued support for Philippine education".
- (2016). "Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development". Commission on Higher Education.
- (January 4, 2016). "7 universities named centers of excellence, development". [[Cebu Daily News]].
- (May 18, 2016). "UP College of Mass Comm receives 3 Center of Excellence awards". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
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