| Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyon Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon | |
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(2019-04-29).jpg) Headquarters of CHED in Quezon City | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | May 18, 1994; 31 years ago (1994-05-18) |
| Jurisdiction | Philippines |
| Headquarters | HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman,Quezon City |
| Employees | 517 (2024)[1] |
| Annual budget |  PH₱33.31 billion (2025)[2] |
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| Parent agency | Office of the President of the Philippines |
| Website | www |
TheCommission on Higher Education (CHED;Filipino:Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyonor Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon)[3] is agovernment agency under theOffice of the President of the Philippines. It is responsible for regulating and governing allhigher education institutions and post-secondary educational programs in the country.
The CHED was established on May 18, 1994, throughRepublic Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994.[4]
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.[5]
The CHED is headed by a Chairperson and four Commissioners appointed by thePresident.[6] On January 22, 2024, theOffice 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.[7]
On March 12, 2024, Darilag filed with theOmbudsman of the Philippines against Chairmande Vera III a 5-pagecomplaint 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.[8]
J. Prospero de Vera III submitted his courtesy resignation on May 29, 2025, amid the2025 Philippine cabinet reshuffle. PresidentBongbong Marcos appointedShirley Agrupis as the new chairperson.[9][10]
| No. | Name | Term Started | Term Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricardo Gloria | May 18, 1994 | June 30, 1995 |
| 2 | Angel Alcala | July 1, 1995 | July 11, 1999 |
| 3 | Ester Albano-Garcia | July 12, 1999 | May 31, 2003 |
| 4 | Bro.Rolando Ramos Dizon,FSC | June 2, 2003 | October 17, 2004 |
| 5 | Rolando de la Rosa,O.P. | October 18, 2004 | April 30, 2005 |
| 6 | Carlito S. Puno | May 3, 2005 | August 15, 2007 |
| 7 | Romulo L. Neri | August 16, 2007 | July 31, 2008 |
| 8 | Nona S. Ricafort | August 1, 2008 | August 31, 2008 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Y. Angeles | September 1, 2008 | June 30, 2010 |
| 10 | Patricia B. Licuanan | July 1, 2010 | January 15, 2018 |
| – | Vacant | January 16, 2018 | January 23, 2018 |
| 11 | J. Prospero E. de Vera III | January 24, 2018 | May 29, 2025 |
| 12 | Shirley C. Agrupis | May 29, 2025 | Incumbent |
The CHED awardsCenter 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 grantsCenter of Development status to departments that "demonstrate the potential to become a Center of Excellence".[11][12][13]
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