English: Gatchalian earlier called on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to investigate these reports. Dr. Chester Cabalza, a University of the Philippines professor and founding president of the think tank International Development and Security Cooperation, cited stories from locals, including professors, when he reported the alleged payments for degrees. On the other hand, CHED urged Cabalza to formalize his complaint with the necessary evidence before it initiates an investigation. The Commission assured due process for all parties.
Filipino: Matatandaang hinimok ni Gatchalian ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED) upang imbestigahan ang mga naturang ulat. Unang ibinahagi ni Dr. Chester Cabalza, isang propesor mula sa University of the Philippines at founding president ng think tank na International Development and Security Cooperation, ang mga naturang ulat na mula sa mga lokal na mamamayan, kabilang ang mga propesor sa lugar. Hinimok na rin ng CHED si Cabalza na maghain ng reklamo bago magsimula ang Komisyon ng pormal na imbestigasyon. Tiniyak naman ng Komisyon na magkakaroon ng due process para sa lahat.