The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR), through its UniFAST Unit, participated in the Career Guidance and Counseling Program of Binga National High School in Itogon, Benguet, entitled “G.A.B.A.Y.” (Guidance and Advocacy for Building Aspirations of Youth) on February 20, 2026. A total of 140 learners from Grades 10 to 12 joined the program, which aimed to prepare students for their transition to higher education and future career paths.
As part of its efforts to guide students in making informed educational and career choices, the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) participated in the Career Guidance and Orientation Program of Datakan Integrated School in Kapangan, Benguet, on February 13, 2026. The program, themed “Connecting Talent with Opportunity,” aimed to help learners make informed and responsible decisions about their future career paths, particularly in selecting the Senior High School track and planning for their post-graduation options, whether in higher education, entrepreneurship, or employment.
The Commission on Audit (COA) held an exit conference at CHED-CAR, La Trinidad, Benguet, on February 11, 2026, to present the initial findings of its performance audit of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE) programs. The event convened representatives from CHED-CAR, Benguet State University (BSU), University of Baguio (UB), and University of the Cordilleras (UC) to review the results and discuss strategies to further strengthen the implementation and impact of UAQTE programs in the region.
To determine how public investments in higher education translate into meaningful outcomes for Filipino learners, the Commission on Audit (COA) conducted a performance audit of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE) programs implemented by the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR), particularly through its Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) Unit, on February 2, 2026. The audit aimed to determine the extent to which UAQTE programs have achieved their intended objectives, identify areas for improvement, and recommend measures to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation.
The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR), led by its OIC RD Dr. Serafin L. Ngohayon formalized a partnership with the University of the Philippines Baguio – Social Innovation Laboratory and Business Inclusion (SILBI) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on February 2, 2026, at UP Baguio’s Balay Internasyonal.
