
Strengthening its financial assistance program for academic success, the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR), through its UniFAST Unit, successfully conducted the orientation of the newest batch of Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) grantees of Saint Louis College of Bulanao in Tabuk City, Kalinga, on March 6, 2026.

The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) presented its physical and financial accomplishments for FY 2025 during the FY 2025 Annual Agency Performance Review (APR) Conference, conducted by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on March 5, 2026.

The Commission on Higher Education–Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) successfully convened its first region-wide assembly of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for 2026 on March 3 at Saint Louis University, gathering university presidents, academic leaders, and partner agencies under the theme “Listening, Learning, Leading: Advancing Collaboration with HEIs in the Cordillera.”

The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) continued its advocacy for accessible higher education by participating in the Career Orientation Program of Tuba Central National High School on February 26, 2026. With the theme “Navigating Your Future: Discovering Career Pathways,” the event engaged 161 learners from Grades 10 and 11, along with faculty and staff, in discussions on academic pathways, scholarship opportunities, and career planning.

In line with its commitment to expanding access to quality education, the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR), led by OIC Regional Director Serafin L. Ngohayon, convened a coordination meeting on February 25, 2026, at the CHED-CAR CARASUC Hall in preparation for the implementation of Project PEPA (Patuloy na Edukasyon, Patuloy na Pag-Ahon) in the region.