By: Delaila Irma T. Calindas, Project Technical Staff II

As part of its mandate to champion universal access to quality tertiary education, the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region UniFAST Unit met with the UniFAST Focal Persons of the different campuses of Ifugao State University last February 16, 2023. The team led by Dr. Bernadette C. Pal-ec, Education Supervisor II and UniFAST Focal Person, monitored implementation of the Tertiary Education Subsidy Program (TES) and Tulong Dunong Program (TDP-TES) of the said institution.

Present during the meeting is University UniFAST Focal Person Dr. Michele J. Dulay, together with focal persons and staff from the different campuses, Ms. Espie D. Dumangeng, Ms. Elyn A. Boligon, Ms. Abigail M. Baguilat, Ms. Jaymalin D. Damullog, Mr. Kevin Klaus O. Castro, Ms. Candice Leones, and Ms. Julie Faith C. Payadon.

Concerns pertaining to liquidation and billing, monitoring of beneficiaries, and adherence to the projects and programs spearheaded by the Regional Office and the Unit were tackled during the meeting.

The monitoring activity is an annual undertaking of the Unit to ensure the smooth delivery of programs under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.