The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR), through its UniFAST Unit, successfully convened representatives from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the region on October 2, 2024, at El Cielito Hotel, Baguio City. Themed “UniFAST @ 9: Continuous Commitment to Promoting Equitable Access to Quality Education in the Cordilleras,” the event served as a platform to review the status of programs under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) and address pressing implementation concerns.