In celebration of the 32nd Anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), themed “ACHIEVE-ing Knowledge Economy Together for a Future-Ready Bagong Pilipinas,” CHED Regional Office MIMAROPA, under the leadership of Director Edna Imelda F. Legazpi, CESE. successfully held two back-to-back milestone events co-hosted by Romblon State University (RSU), led by President Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani, Ed.D., CESE
🌐 The ATLAS Forum
Aligned with the CHED ACHIEVE Strategic Agenda for Inclusive and Impact-Driven Internationalization, the ASEAN and TNHE Linkages, Applications, and Strategies (ATLAS) Forum equipped MIMAROPA higher education institutions (HEIs) with crucial insights on ASEAN competitiveness, internationalization strategies, and Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) frameworks, featuring esteemed local and international experts.
🏆 Gawad ka-MIMAtROPA 2026
The Gawad ka-MIMAtROPA 2026 gathered 19 regional HEIs to recognize and honor outstanding partner institutions, focal persons, and personnel. The awards celebrated excellence, accountability, and operational efficiency in implementing UniFAST programs under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA), specifically the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and Tulong Dunong Program (TDP).
CHED MIMAROPA extends its deepest gratitude to Romblon State University for its exceptional hospitality, and to all participating HEIs for their unwavering dedication to fostering a future-ready, globally connected, and financially accessible higher education landscape in the region.
Congratulations to all the awardees and partners! Together, we continue to transform lives and build a knowledge-driven nation.
📹 Video Credit: RSU-RomblonCampus-Media Volunteers
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