CHED RO XI is delighted to announce the start of the grand festivities commemorating the 30th CHED Anniversary and the 4th Higher Education Week, with a theme “Transformative and Resilient Philippine Higher Education.” The celebrations commenced with a joyous and inspiring ceremony hosted at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Obrero Campus.

The kick-off ceremony witnessed a warm welcome extended by Dr. Bonifacio G. Gabales Jr., President of the host institution, setting the tone for an engaging and uplifting event. An inspiring video message from CHED Chairman J. Prospero E. De Vera III added to the significance of the occasion as he emphasized the importance of higher education in shaping the nation’s future.

Dr. Maricar R. Casquejo, Regional Director of CHED RO XI, then officially inaugurated the National Higher Education Week, marking the beginning of a week-long celebration dedicated to acknowledging the transformative impact of higher education on society. This declaration symbolizes CHED RO XI’s commitment to promoting excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in higher education across the region.

The culmination of the ceremony was marked by a joyous community dance, symbolizing unity and collaboration, followed by a delightful fellowship where CHED RO XI personnel and participants shared moments of camaraderie and celebration.

The event was participated by more than 500 faculty and students from over 58 HEIs in Davao region. 

Lyceum of the Philippines-Davao
Evelyn E. Fabie College Incorporated
City College of Davao
Davao de Oro State College - Compostela (Main)
Davao Oriental State University - Mati City (Main)
Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia
Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines
Davao del Norte State College
Davao Doctors College, Inc.
Asian International School of Aeronautics and Technology
Asian International School of Aeronautics and Technology
Brokenshire College, Inc.
UM Tagum College
Davao Central College, Inc
St. John Paul II College of Davao
Samal Island City College
Mati Polytechnic College, Inc.
Colegio de Caraga, Inc.
Holy Child College of Davao
General Baptist Bible College, Inc.
University of the Immaculate Conception
Samson Polytechnic College of Davao, Inc.
St. Peter's College of Toril, Incorporated
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
Mindanao Medical Foundation College
Holy Cross College of Calinan, Inc.
Evangelical Mission College
University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero (Main)
Tagum Doctors College, Inc.
CARD-MRI Development Institute, Inc.
Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao
The Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.
Assumption College of Nabunturan
Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku
AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc.
Davao Winchester Colleges, Inc.
North Davao Colleges, Inc.
Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc.
Davao Vision Colleges, Inc.
Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology
UM Bansalan College
UM Panabo College
Joji Ilagan International Schools
Assumption College of Davao
St. Mary's College of Bansalan, Inc.
UM Peñaplata College
Davao del Sur State College
Tecarro College Foundation, Inc.
DMMA College of Southern Philippines
Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology
Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
STI College
San Pedro College
Southern Philippines Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.
Liceo De Davao