PH Commission on Higher Education

VISION Philippine higher education system that is equitable and producing locally responsive, innovative, and globally competitive graduates and lifelong learners. MISSION To promote equitable access and ensure quality and relevance of higher education institutions and their programs. MANDATE Given the national governments commitment to transformational leadership that puts education as the central strategy for investing in the Filipino people, reducing poverty, and building national competitiveness and pursuant to Republic Act 7722, CHED shall: A. Promote relevant and quality higher education (i.e. higher education institutions and programs are at par with international standards and graduates and professionals are highly competent and recognized in the international arena); B. Ensure that quality higher education is accessible to all who seek it particularly those who may not be able to afford it; C. Guarantee and protect academic freedom for continuing intellectual growth, ad...