Vol. 4 No. 1Link June 2009

The Official Newsletter of the Commission on Higher Education

Chairman Angeles signs MOA to Inside . . .

implement PGMA’s “One Town, √ Student Internship Program √ Jumpstarting the RUS Project One Scholar” Program √ Post-Graduate Scholarships to New Zealand CHED Chairman Emmanuel Lauro Tacbas led the signing of the √ New Practicum Rule for Agriculture Interns Y. Angeles together with Presidential Memorandum of Agreement to √ Best Student Services Award 2008 Management Staff (PMS) Secretary implement President Gloria √ Creation of the RAHEI and NAHEI Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr., DepEd Macapagal-Arroyo’s “One Town, √ 2nd Asia-Europe Ministerial Secretary Jesli Lapus, DBM One Scholar” Program this summer. Meeting on Education Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr., DILG The MOA signing was held at Torre √ CHED promotes the Values of Secretary Ronaldo Puno, the League Venezia Hotel, Scout Santiago St., Honesty and Punctuality of Municipalities of the corner Timog Avenue in City (LMP) President, Mayor Ramon on February 26, 2009.

Guico Jr., and PASUC President Chairman Angeles /p 4 CHED leads UNESCO Meeting

The 10th Regional Meeting on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in the Asia- Pacific Region was held on May 6 to 8, 2009 at the historical Hotel. Hosted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), the Regional Meeting was conducted to discuss the actions to strengthen the relations

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo assisted by CHED Chairman Emmanuel Angeles hands over a scholarship certificate to one of “One Town, One Scholar” beneficiaries. CHED leads UNESCO /p 5 2 CHEDLink Public Consultations on Guidelines for Student Internship Program Conducted

The much awaited revisions made possible the implementation of September 2, 2008, at University of on the guidelines for Student the said activities. San Jose Recoletos, City on Internship Abroad Program for all About 300 participants October 13-14, 2008 and at the courses with practicum subject attended the series of consultations Philippine Embassy, Singapore, with (CHED Memorandum Order No. to gather feedback on the proposed the Filipino community and foreign 15 s. 2002) was subjected to public revised guidelines on the internship training partners on September 20, consultations locally and abroad. program of students abroad and in the 2008. Commissioner Hadja Luningning Philippines. Participating higher A series of orientation Misuarez-Umar together with education institutions and accredited seminars for the said two guidelines Director Catherine Q. Castañeda, training partners attended the event. with CHED Regional Coordinators Engr. Ronaldo A. Liveta, the officials For the proposed revised guidelines participating HEIs’ coordinators and and staff of the Office of Student on Student Internship Abroad training partners were conducted in Services, the CHED regional offices Program, consultations were held at May 2009 in . and other concerned central offices St. Scholastica’s College, Manila on Jumpstarting the RUS Project

The Regional University Project in Region XI. To jump start Deans, Program Directors, and System (RUS) has been identified as the implementation of the RUS Budget Officers from the 4 SUCs. The one of the most viable and cost- (Regional University System) – Region 30 participants from Region XI effective strategies to rationalize the XI Project, a capacity-building activity hurdled the training program public higher education system in the in particular the “Training on the successfully coming up with the country. Hence, CHED is committed Regional Strategic Management and mission, vision and strategic and to implement this innovative Curriculum Development: An operational plans for the RUS Region approach to improve the governance Operational Framework for the XI. Likewise, a curriculum structure and internal operations of Regional University System” was development framework was state universities and colleges conducted at the USEP Main Campus formulated to facilitate the (SUCs) at the regional level. on February 16-21, 2009. harmonization of the GEC and the On October 8, 2008, Participants of the RUS training identified flagship programs of the 4 Chairman Angeles formally launched program included Vice-Presidents, SUCs in Region XI. the RUS and Complementation

The participants who attended the “Training on the Regional Strategic Management and Curriculum Development conducted at the USEP Main Campus on February 16-21, 2009. Participants were Vice-Presidents, Deans, Program Directors, and Budget Officers from the 4 SUCs from Region XI. CHEDLink 3 New Zealand Post-Graduate Scholarships

In January 2009, New resource development. The CHED 17 scholars from government Zealand Ambassador to the was one of the members of the agencies. Philippines Andrew Matheson screening committee who selected the announced that seventeen (17) Filipinos have been granted post- graduate scholarships to their country. The scholarship program, funded by New Zealand Overseas Development Assistance Program to the Philippines, is designed to contribute to the Philippines’ human

The 17 Filipinos who were granted post-graduate scholarship in New Zealand with Ambassador Andrew Matheson (Upper R). CHED Chairman Visits CHEDROs

One of the main agenda of articulated on the report of the PTFE - Research and Development newly appointed CHED Chairman and elaborated as well on the following - Quality Assurance Emmanuel Y. Angeles focuses on topics: - Levelling the Playing Field quality and excellence. His first step - Academe-Industry in making higher education more - Presentation of Post- Linkages globally competitive is to conduct Secondary Educational - Cross-cutting Issues Regional Consultative Meetings in all System - Legislative Agenda 17 regions of the country. Chairman - Duration of Basic Education Angeles has been up on his toes for - Comparison with the Chairman Angeles patiently the past six months to present the Singaporean Education discussed and reiterated his recommendations of the Presidential System presentation in each region on how Task Force for Education (PTFE) on - Goals for improving Higher these proposals can be carried out the Roadman to Quality Education: Education with the support and cooperation of A New Philippine Education - PTFE Recommendations each stakeholder and key sectors. Highway to major stakeholders of for Improving Higher the higher education sector. Education

His campaign and crusade all - Curricular Reforms in CHEDLink Editorial Board over the country started in January Higher Education and its Associate Editors 2009. Bringing with him key CHED Action Plan and Charlie V. Calimlim officials from the central and regional - Implementation Phases Eleonor I. Suarez offices to assist him in shedding light - Executive Management Contributors Eleonor I. Suarez on issues and concerns, Chairman Development Program for Christine M. Malate Angeles made it a point to meet with College and University Rosalie C. Buscar Jaypee Espiritu presidents and heads of public and Presidents and Senior Antonio Talamayan, CHEDRO 2 Ramil A. Sanches, private higher education institutions Administrators Edgar Montero, CHEDRO 7 as well as leaders of education - Faculty Development CHEDRO-CAR associations and concerned entities. - Implementation of the Layout Editor Christine M. Malate During the Consultative Scholastic Aptitude Test Adviser Meetings, Chairman Angeles (SAT) after Grade 10 Dr. Jean C. Tayag 4 CHEDLink

Regional Meeting on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in the Asia-Pacific Region: CHED Chairman Emmanuel Angeles (Middle) with other officials (L-R) CHED Commissioner Nona S. Ricafort; Ambassador Preciosa S. Soliven,UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines; Presidential Assistant for Education, Dr. Mona D. Valisno, UNESCO Director for Asia and the Pacific, Dr. Gwang-jo Kim; and CHED Commissioners Luningning Misuarez-Umar and William Medrano during the UNESCO Regional Meeting held in Manila Hotel on May 6-7, 2009.

CHED leads UNESCO / from page 1 in the broader Asia-Pacific region Angeles welcomed the foreign and Burke of Monash University in and to increase the international local participants, followed by the Australia, Dr. Zita Mohd Fahmi, mobility of students and opening address of Dr. Gwang-jo Kim Deputy CEO, Malaysian academicians. of UNESCO Bangkok. CHED Qualification Authority, Dr. Carita The Regional Meeting aims Commissioner Nona S. Ricafort, Blomqvist of the Finnish National to provide an overview on elected Chairperson of the 10th Board of Education. recognition tools associated with Regional Committee Meeting also Aside from a very hectic qualification frameworks; including gave her inspiring address. Presidential schedule of activities for three days, diploma supplements/graduate Assistant for Education a welcome dinner on the first night statements, quality assurance Undersecretary Mona Dumlao- was held at Mabuhay Palace, Manila processes, credit transfer systems, Valisno delivered the keynote address Hotel was held. On the second night, and data/information management of Her Excellency President Gloria dinner was hosted by CHED at the processes at the same to seek Macapagal-Arroyo. floating restaurant, MS Philippines agreement on a program and Many well-known Barrio Fiesta where participants and structure to progress the academicians presented their views guests were serenaded and development of an Asia-Pacific and opinions on the plenary and in entertained by the different chorales regional qualification framework in three break-out sessions. Among the and artists from prestigious higher higher education. The 3-day affair speakers were Ms. Margaret Proctor education institutions showcasing the brought together experts in of the Australian Department of Filipino songs and dances. The HEIs developing qualification frameworks Education, Employment and which participated included Angeles within the Bologna process from Workplace Relations, Mr. Stephen University Foundation State Europe and from the higher education Adam, International Higher Education, University, Rizal Technological sectors of Australia and other United Kingdom, Dr. Supachai University, and Eulogio “Amang” countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Yavaparabhas, Director of the Rodriguez Institute of Science and During the opening program, SEAMEO RIHED, Prof. Gerald Technology. CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. CHEDLink 5 New Practicum Rule for Agriculture Interns

In order to improve the implementation of the practicum in Israel for students in agriculture programs, Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles and Commissioner Hadja Luningning Misuarez-Umar met with Ambassador Zvi Vapni, Israel Embassy- Philippines at the HEDC Chairman Emmanuel Angeles (Middle) meets with Ambassador Zvi Vapni (Right) of Israel Board Room on March 27, 2009 The Embassy-Philippine to discuss Practicum for Agriculture Interns in Israel at CHED on meeting was also attended by State March 27, 2009. Universities and Colleges (SUC) Presidents and internship pursue agriculture as a priority program. Based on the feedback coordinators from College of discipline in the Philippines. gathered from the implementing Agriculture, The program was a pilot test SUCs, the students were able to Technological University, of the cultural agreement between the hone their skills and learned different Agricultural College, Bulacan Philippines and Israel. To date, a total agricultural technologies including Agricultural State College, Ifugao of 100 student trainees from 4 SUCs financial support to students to cover State College of Agriculture and availed of the program. Although there their expenses. Included in their Forestry, and Kalinga Apayao State were issues and concerns raised, studies were educational tours to College. Chairman Angeles corrective actions were immediately some historical places in Israel such emphasized the importance of the implemented so that the student as the Dead Sea and Jerusalem. program to encourage the youth to trainees benefitted more from the said

Chairman Angeles / from page 1 give priority to poor students who municipality/town, will provide one The program will ensure that belong to roster of top graduating scholarship for each of the 1,500 the best public high school graduate students of a public high school in the municipalities / towns in the entire of every municipality nationwide will country. be a recipient of a college education. All “Town” Scholars will receive a scholarship for a four or five-year college degree program, which will include free tuition and transportation and living allowances, not exceeding P15,000 per semester for SY 2009- 2010 and every year thereafter. A “Town” Scholar however, must pass the state college or university entrance examination. The scholarship is a separate, special MOA signing to implement President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s “One Town, One program under the leadership of Scholar” Program in Summer 2009: (R-L) PASUC President Lauro Tacbas, CHED Chairman Angeles implemented Chairman Emmanuel Angeles, PMS Secretary Hermogenes C. Esperon, LMP President, under CHED’s Scholarship Mayor Ramon Guico Jr., DILG Usec. Eduardo Soliman Jr. and DBM Usec. Mario Program. This program, which will Relampagos during the MOA signing at Torre Venezia Hotel, Scout Santiago St., corner Timor Avenue in Quezon City on February 26, 2009. 6 CHEDLink 14 HEIs Cited 2008 Best Student Services Award The 2008 Best Student Services programs to engender continuing Training Programs, 14) Student Award was held at the U.P. NCPAG excellence. Publication, 15) Sports Conference Room, U.P. Diliman, The following are the Development Programs, 16) Cultural Quezon City on April 17, 2009 where criteria for the said search as Programs, 17) Social and Community 14 HEIs received recognition and cash embodied in CHED Involvement, 18) Multi-faith prizes. Memorandum Order No. 47 Services. Issues on fraternities, The Best Student Services series of 2008: sororities, involvement of students for Award started in 2005 along with 1. National Relevance (Vision, clean elections and governance such Commission-approved awards such as mission, goals of student as advocacy for the passage of bills the: Best Research program Award, services) related to tuition and other fees, and Outstanding Higher Education 2. Performance widening of student benefits and rights Administration, Most Innovative ƒ Student Welfare Program are other concerns. Academic Program and Best Income and Services Members of the Technical Generating Project. This award ƒ Student Development Work Group included recognizes institutions with Program and Services representatives from the Philippine outstanding student services ƒ Impact/effect of student Association of State Universities and programs developed and implemented services/programs to the Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating in support of the student’s academic students Council for Private Education success and development. Further, Student affairs and services Associations (COCOPEA), and this award aims to: comprise of 18 components: Philippine Association of Student • provide impetus for enhancing student Student Welfare and Services Affairs Administrators (PAASA). services in public and private Higher Program: 1) Admission, 2) The outstanding awardees Education Institutions (HEIs), Information and Orientation for the Best Student Services • promote greater appreciation of the Service, Scholarships and Financial Program were: Far Eastern importance of rendering effective and Assistance, 3) Health Service, 4) University, Manila and St. Paul efficient student services in higher Guidance and Counseling Services, University- Philippines, education; 5) Food Service, 6) Career and City • recognize excellence in student affairs Placement Service, 7) Safety and In the Chairman’s and services in HEIs Security Service, 8) Student inspirational message, he encouraged As a policy, the search for the Discipline, 9) Student Housing, 10) the awardees by saying: “As we Best Student Services Award is Research and Monitoring and journey to the next level of our conducted every three years to provide Evaluation of Student Affairs and sustainable program, we hope that periodic recognition of excellence in the Services; and Student you will continually be active partners HEIs student affairs and services. As Development Programs: 11) in improving the students’ approved by the Commission en banc, Student Organizations and appreciation of their activities, help cash prizes shall be dedicated to further Activities, 12) Student Council/ others to instill good citizenship improve, innovate new research or Government, 13) Leadership values and implement skills needed for life long learning. We hope that you will join again in the next Best Student Services Award.”

CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles delivers his message during the 2008 Best Student Services Awards held in U.P. Diliman, Quezon City on April 17, 2009. CHEDLink 7

Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles (Middle) awards the Plaque of Recognition to the Far Eastern University (FEU) led by FEU President Dr. Lydia B. Echauz (4th from L) one of the winner of the Best Student Services Program. Also in photo are (R-L) CHED Commissioners William C. Medrano, Nona Ricafort, Nenalyn Defensor and Hadja Luningning Umar and CHED-NCR Director Amelia Biglete (L).

Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles (Middle) awards the cheque to St. Paul University lead by President Sr. Remi Angela Junio (2nd from L)one of the winner of the Best Student Services Program. Also in photo are (R-L) CHED Commissioners William C. Medrano, Nona Ricafort, Nenalyn Defensor and Hadja Luningning Umar and CHED-Regional Office II Director Virginia Resurreccion (L).

Regional Awardees of the Best Student Services Program

Name of Institution Region University of Northern Philippines, City 1 St. Paul University- Philippines, Tuguegarao City 2 Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, Mariveles, Bataan 3 De la Salle University – Dasmariñas, 4 Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City 5 West State University, City 6 Silliman University, City 7 Asian Development Foundation College, City 8 Universidad de Zamboanga, 9 University of , 11 Notre Dame of Marbel University, City 12 Far Eastern University, Manila NCR St. Louis University, City CAR Fr. Saturnino Urios University, Butuan City CARAGA 8 CHEDLink Chairman Angeles Spearheads Creation of the RAHEI and NAHEI

One of the main plans of RAHEIs will serve as conduits of and universities in the Philippines Chairman Emmanuel Angeles during CHED and CHED Regional Offices through the RAHEI, so as to elevate his first few months in CHED is the in granting incentives to HEIs such as continually the standards of education realization of his vision and plan of scholarships and financial assistance. therein, and contribute to the having a unified higher education Eventually, the RAHEIs will development of responsible, globally sector, whereby he intends to comprise the National Associations of competitive citizenship among the organize all HEIs into one body. This Higher Education Institutions or the youth of the land. It shall also strive will prompt the organization of the NAHEI, which will be the primary to uplift the standard of instruction in Regional Associations of HEIs or the association that CHED will deal with all schools, colleges and universities RAHEIs which will be composed of regarding various issues and concerns in the Philippines and to foster the both public and private HEIs. The as well as programs and projects. ideals of service to the youth as a RAHEIs shall conduct academic In general, the NAHEI is means to hone their character and cultural and sports activities envisioned to advance and promote prepare them to be good citizens and culminating in a national competition the educational work of all colleges future leaders of the country. to be supported by CHED. Also,

(Seated L-R) CHED officials, Commissioners Nenalyn P. Defensor, Hadja Luningning Misuarez-Umar, Nona S. Ricafort, CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles, Executive Director Julito D. Vitriolo and Comm. William C. Medrano with the CHED Regional Director during the meeting on the “Creation of RAHEI and NAHEI” at the Villa Caceres Hotel on April 1, 2009.

TUP 104th Commencement Exercises: Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs: CHED Chairman Angeles delivers his keynote speech as key officials of TUP look on during the 104th Commencement Exercises of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) held at the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, CCP Complex, Manila, on March 27, 2009. CHEDLink 9 766-7677 766-7677 50919-649-9279 50919-649-9279 (075) 515-7665/ (075) 515-7707/5155767 (078) 682-5170 / 682-4771/6823724 0917-794-9285 (043) 756-2391/756-(043) 1887/98131180917-321-3575 0917-328-2303 821-7946 loc329-1971 2100 (062) 991-17710917-711-2692 991-17710917-711-2692 (062) 992-4238 (062) (08822) 72-6355 72-6355 (08822) 72-6355 857-3111(08822) (088) 0917-548-8840/(082) 226-2676 (064) 229-8455/229-8024 229-8455/229-8024 (064) 229-8455 (064) 442-2842 (074) (085) 342-1079 (085) 09277042859/(064) 421-9575 (02) 873-0052 873-0052 (02) 872-7930 (02) Zamboanga City Zamboanga De Oro City Oro De Cagayan Fr. Selga Street, Davao City loc. 221-8090 (082) 107 Cotobato City Cotobato Butuan City 341-7731/ (085) 342-3047 Las Piñas eachers' Collegeeachers' Sur Del Lanao City, Marawi 421-957 (064) Conception Science and TechnologyScience NATIONAL FEDERATION HIGHER OF EDUCATIONINSTITUTIONS Directory (NAFHEI) Region President of Name Institutionof Name Address Nos. Contact I Mac M. Arthur Samson Dr. of University Dagupan City, Boulevard, Perez II Fr.Romeo B. Gonzales University of La Salette Dubinan East,.City of Cauayan, IIIIV-A Fernandez V. Marcelo Dr. Dr. Juan P. Lozano College Fernandez De La Salle- Lipa Bulacan Baliuag, Street, Carlos Gil 673-1876/ (044) J.P. Laurel Nat'l. H-way, Lipa City, IV-BV Dr. TeresitaVI SalvaL. VII Dr. FayVIII Lea Patria M. LaurayaIX Mr. Teodoro Robles Chua Atty. Y. Bicol David University Edward Tirol Dr. State University Dr. Grace Rebollos Central Philippine UniversityFoundation Development Puerto Asian Princesa City, Palawan City University Street,Tacloban of Burgos P. Street, Rizal Legaspi 523-7650 City, W (053) 441-0750 (02) estern Lopez Jaena M indanao Street, State University 821-7939/329-4568 (052) Normal Road, Baliwasan, 320-3824/329-1727 (033) Street Rizal City 411-3484/(038) (038) 411-4321 X Fr.Jos e Ramon T. Villarin Xavier Univers ity Corrales A venue XI XI Assumpta Rvn Mother Maria David, the Immaculate of University XII Fr.Romeo S. Saniel NotreDame of M idsayap College Quezon Avenue, M idsayap, CA RCARAGA Cuenca Joanna B. Fr.Jessie Dr. M . Hechanova of Mindanao St. Institute Northern State Louis University Baguio City, Benguet (074) 442-3043 loc 212 A RM M M r. A gakhan M . Shariff Philippine M us lim T NCR Dr. Antonio Tamayo L. University of PerpetualHelp System A labang-Zapote Road, Pamplona, 10 CHEDLink Iranian Ambassador Visits CHED

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, has recently paid a courtesy visit to Chairman Emmanuel Angeles at the new HEDC Building in Diliman, Quezon City. Their meeting focused on the implementation of the Educational Exchange Programme between the Philippines and the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for year 2008 to 2011. The agreement includes the exchange of information materials of both countries, the study visit of CHED officials to Iran and Chairman Emmanuel Angeles (R) discusses with President Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani the possible establishment of of Iran (L), the implementation of the “Educational Exchange Program” between the Government of the Philippines and the Islamic Republic of Iran for the year 2008- linkages/academic cooperation 2011 at the CHED Office on February 9, 2009. between the University of Tehran and Philippine HEIs. Iranian students are enrolled. The discussion revolved on CHED Chairman Angeles CHED promotes the the issues and concerns about the emphasized that the action plan on the Values of Honesty and welfare of the Iranian students such Cultural, Scientific and Educational Punctuality as: reasonable tuition fees, provision Exchange programme between the for a prayer room in the school Philippines and Iran should be In a Memorandum of campus, flexible attire and the strong implemented starting February until Agreement signed by Chairman support and cooperation of the deans May 2009. Angeles with JCI Senate Philippines of different disciplines in HEIs where last September 24, 2008, Project W.A.T.C.H.. which aims to promote the basic values of punctuality and honesty in the classroom, curriculum Chairman Angeles attends and activities of the schools, was endorsed by the Commission to all the 2nd ASEMME higher education institutions. Chairman Angeles issued CHED CHED Chairman Emmanuel Higher Education. The paper included Memorandum Order No. 49, series Y. Angeles headed the delegation information on Philippine higher of 2008 to all Heads of higher which represented the Philippines to education system, higher education education institutions (HEIs) to the 2nd Asia-Europe Ministerial profile and highlighted on quality undertake national and regional Meeting on Education (ASEMME 2) assurance and credit recognition and workshops on time management for held at Sheraton Hotel, Hanoi, transfer in the country. faculty, students, and administrators, Vietnam from May 13 to 15, 2009. Chairman Angeles was joined contests, games and other activities Chairman Angeles presented the by counterparts from the Technical promoting honesty and punctuality. Philippine country paper which was Education and Skills Development The 1st Project WATCH National based on the theme “Sharing Authority (TESDA) and the Summit was held on May 21-23, Experience and Best Practice on Department of Education (DepEd). 2009 in Baguio City. Likewise, Chairman Angeles encouraged HEIs to put up Project WATCH signages in classrooms and campuses. CHEDLink 11

PRISAA in Full Swing

The Private Schools Athletic athletes are our examples of discipline, Association (PRISAA) 2009 hard work and team work that will National Games was held at the eventually pull us Filipinos through,” sprawling Metro Naga Sports said Mrs. Arroyo during the inaugural Complex in Naga City from April 20 rites of the event which was sponsored until –, 2009. Through the concerted by the Commission on Higher of efforts of CHED headed by Education and the Philippine Sports Chairman Emmanuel Angeles, PSC Commission. Mr. Manuel V. Chairman Harry Angping, Naga City Pangilinan, Chairman of SMART and Mayor Jesse Robredo, and PRISAA PLDT, was also cited for supporting Chairman Gonzalo Duque, the the said event. PRISAA National Games 2009 CHED Chairman Angeles, on gathered elite collegiate athletes from the other hand, stated during a meeting the country’s 17 regions to exhibit with PRISAA organizers that the their crafts and sportsmanship. PRISAA is significant with respect to President Gloria Macapgal- the President’s vision of an integrated Arroyo congratulated the PRISAA sports development program, adding organizers for the 100 percent that next year’s sportsfest may even participation of the regional be bigger with possible involvement of contingents during her keynote state colleges and universities in the speech as Guest of Honor during the tertiary meet. opening ceremony at the University Naga City Mayor Robredo of Nueva Caceres Sports also thanked the PRISAA organizers Gymnasium. to giving Naga City the opportunity to “While we are living during host the event for the second time challenging economic times, you since 1959.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Middle) seats with the organizers and delegates of the PRISAA 2009 during the opening ceremonies held at the Metro Naga Sports Complex in Naga City on April 20, 2009 . CHED forges MOA with PSC, PRISAA, SCUAA CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles together with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman, Ambassador Harry C. Angping, Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) President, Atty. Gonzalo T. Duque, and State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association President, Dr. Lauro B. Tacbas, signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the upliftment of higher education and sports in Philippine society on March 27, 2009 at the Legend Hongkong Seafood Restaurant in CCP Complex, Manila. CHED Chairman Angeles (2nd from Right)together with Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair and Ambassador Harry Angpin (2nd from Left), Dr. Lauro Tacbas, President, State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) (L) and Atty. Gonzalo Duque (R), President, Private Schools Atheletic Association (PRISAA) sign the Memorandum of Agreement between CHED and PSC. Looking on are PSC Commissioners(Standing from left) Joey Mundo, Gillian “Akiko” Thompson- Guevarra and Eric Loretizo.

The Agreement highlights the coaches, trainors, and other sports establishment and implementation of officials will be trained to be at par with an Integrated Sports Development global standards. On the other hand, Program (ISDP) by the CHED and the PRISAA and SCUAA are tasked PSC as envisioned by President Gloria to coordinate with the CHED and Macapagal-Arroyo where the private PSC on the conduct of regional and and public higher education institutions national games involving the 17 regions (HEIs) will participate in and of the country. supported by PRISAA and SCUAA. The event was also attended CHED Chairman Angeles (R) and PSC Both CHED and PSC are also by members of the press as well as Chairman Ambassador Angpin (L) directed to establish the Philippine other officials of the PSC. shakehands after signing the MOA between CHED and PSC held on March 27, 2009 at Sports Academy where athletes, the Legend Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant, CCP Complex, Manila

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