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

As part of its continued commitment to ensuring effective program implementation, the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED–CAR), through its UniFAST Unit, conducted its annual monitoring activity with Ifugao State University (IFSU) on June 2, 2026. The activity aimed to assess the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) programs, particularly the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and Tulong Dunong Program (TDP).

The monitoring also served as a platform to gather feedback and recommendations from the university to further enhance the delivery and effectiveness of these programs.

Key areas discussed during the meeting included the application processes for TES and TDP, billing and disbursement procedures, liquidation concerns, and compliance with regional initiatives such as Projects SAGIP and MARITES.

The activity was led by CHED–CAR UniFAST Regional Coordinators, Ms. Delaila Irma T. Calindas and Ms. Jurcell Dilla. The IFSU delegation was headed by Dr. Michele Jaymalin Dulay, University Focal Person for UniFAST, together with focal persons from various IFSU campuses, as well as representatives from the Accounting and Registrar’s Offices.

This collaborative effort underscores CHED–CAR and IFSU’s continued commitment to ensuring the efficient and transparent implementation of student financial assistance programs in the region.