CHEDX 2.0 Coffee Table Book Formally Turned Over During CHED RAISE 2026
Iloilo City— The CHEDX 2.0 (2024) Coffee Table Book was formally turned over during the CHED RAISE 2026 held at the Iloilo Convention Center, marking a significant milestone in showcasing innovation and best practices in Philippine higher education.
The turnover was led by CHED Regional Office XI (CHED RO XI) Regional Director Dr. Maricar R. Casquejo and Dr. Bonifacio G. Gabales Jr., President of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP). The coffee table book was officially received by Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), together with the CHED Commissioners.
The CHEDX 2.0 Coffee Table Book highlights innovative programs, industry-academe collaborations, and transformative initiatives across higher education institutions. It reflects the goals of CHEDX 2.0, which emphasizes stronger synergy between education and industry to produce future-ready graduates equipped with relevant and emerging skills .
The turnover took place during CHED RAISE 2026 (Responding through AI for Societal Empowerment), a national summit that convened higher education leaders, policymakers, and industry partners to advance discussions on artificial intelligence integration, graduate employability, and digital transformation in education. The event underscored the importance of responsible and inclusive AI adoption, curriculum innovation, and multi-sectoral collaboration in shaping the future of Philippine higher education.
CHED RAISE 2026 also served as a platform for policy dialogue, including the development of a proposed national AI framework and commitments from stakeholders to support ethical and inclusive AI use in education. It highlighted CHED’s ongoing efforts to align higher education with global technological trends and workforce demands.
The ceremonial turnover of the CHEDX 2.0 Coffee Table Book symbolizes the collective commitment of CHED and its partner institutions to promote innovation, share best practices, and strengthen collaboration across regions. It also reflects CHED RO XI’s active contribution to national initiatives that advance quality, inclusive, and future-ready higher education in the Philippines.
