NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPTNES
Frrst Regular Sesslon
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.7722,
OTHERWSE KNOWN AS THE "HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assemb/ed.
SECTION l. Short lltle. - This Act shall be known as lhe "Amended Higher Education Act".
SEC.2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall protect, foster and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to ensure that education
is accessible to all. The State shall likewise protect academic freedom and promote its
exercise and observance for the continuing intellectual grolvth, the advancement of learning
and research, the development of responsible and effective leadership, the education of high-
level professionals, and the enrichment of our historical and cultural heritage.
State-supported institutions of higher learning shall design their programs to support
national, regional or local development plans.
All institutions of higher learning shall exemplify through their physical and natural
surroundings the dignity and beauty of, as well as pride in, the intellectual and scholarly life.
SEG. 3. Dellnition of Terms. - As used in this Act
a) 
Commission en banc refers to the policy-making body of the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) composed of the Chairperson and Commissioners sitting as a group
in order to exercise their powers and discharge their functions under the mandates prescribed
by this Act;
b) Foreign higher education institutions refer to foreign-owned and duly recognized
higher education institutions abiding by a prescribed system of education duly registered in a
country other than the Philippines;
c) Higher education institution (HEI) reles to either a college or university, whether
public or private, permitted to operate by offering degree programs and regulated by the
CHED;
d) Local universities and colleges refer to public HEls established and financially
supported by their respective local government units;
e) 
Private higher education institutions refer to HEls which are owned by private
individuals, groups or entities recognized by the CHED and registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and
f) State universities and colleges refer to public HEls created and established by law
with independent and separate governing boards.
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s_E-c^. 4. commission on Higher Education. - The CHED created under Republic Act No.
7722, othewise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994,,, shall exercise the powers and
functions vested upon it by this Act.
The CHED is independent and separate from the Department of Education (DepEd)
and is attached to the office of the President for administrative purposes only. lts coverage
shall be both public and private HEls offering degree programs, except those expliciily
removed by Congress from its jurisdiction. The CHED shall continue to support, enhance and
strengthen the Mindanao State University (MSU) System, and all other state and local
universities and colleges within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region: Prowded That the
passage of this Act shall not diminish, reduce nor prejudice the support and funding from the
national government enjoyed by the MSU System and all other state and local universities and
colleges in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in lt/uslim Mindanao (BARM[/) prior to the
passage of this Act: Provided, Fufther, That all state universities and colleges shall remain to
be governed by their own charters and existing laws.
The CHED is mandated to formulate and implement policies governing the delivery of
education services by public and private HEls except those under the jurisdiction of the
BARIVIM, as provided for in Republic Act No. 1 1054, or the "Organic Law for the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". As such, it shall exercise oversight powers and
reasonable supervision over HEls, including foreign HEls which operate pursuant to Philippine
laws.
SEG. 5. Commrbsioners. - The CHED shall be headed by five (5) full-time members, a
Chairperson and four (4) Commissioners, who shall be holders of earned doctorate degrees,
defined as Level 8 in the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), conferred by reputable
HEls recognized by the CHED and have been actively engaged in higher education for at
least ten (10) years, with at least five (5) years of managerial experience, and must not have
been candidates to elective positions in the national or local election immediately preceding
their appointment.
The Chairperson and the Commissioners must be persons known to possess the
highest degree of professionalism and integrity, and who have distinguished themselves as
authorities and experts in their chosen fields of learning as professors, researchers, managers,
administrators, professional practitioners and in other fields of endeavors that can contribute
to efficient and effective higher education governance.
The Commissioners shall possess different academic specializations.
The President of the Philippines shall appoint the Chairperson, four (4) Commissioners
and three (3) Deputy Commissioners. The Deputy Commissioners shall each be responsible
for (1) Standards and Quality Assurance; (2) Administration and Finance; and (3) Planning
and Grants Administration.
ln no case shall any or all of the Commissioners or Deputy Commissioners appoint
representatives to act on their behalf.
SEC. 6. Term of Office. - The President shall appoint the full-time Chairperson,
Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners for a term of four (4) years, without prejudice to
one (1) reappointment. They shall be appointed based on merit and track record of
performance.
The Chairperson, Commissioners, and Deputy Commissioners shall hold office until
their successors shall have been appointed and qualified- ln case a member fails to complete
a tem, the successor shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines for a full four (4)-
year term without prejudice to reappointment to a second term. ln case of a reappointment,
the time served in an acting or holdover capacity shall be counted as part of the new four (4)-
year term.
SEC. 7. Rank and Emoluments. - The Chairperson shall have the rank of Department
Secretary and shall be a regular member of the Cabinet. The Commissioners shall have the
rank of Department Undersecretary. The Deputy Commissioners shall have the equivalent


rank of an Assistant secretary. They shall be enti ed to receive the coffesponding
compensation and other emoluments, and shall be subject to the same conditions for
disqualifications. consistent with the provisions of Executive order No. 292, otherwise known
as the "Administrative code of 1987", they are allowed to receive benefits, subject to existing
rules and regulations.
SEC. 8. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chairperson. - Subject to pertinent laws and
the policies and rules adopted by the CHED, the Chairperson shall:
a) 
Act as the Chief Executive Officer of the CHED;
b) 
Act as the Presiding Officer of the Commission en banc;
c) Submit to the Office of the President, rules and regulations adopted by the CHED
which require Presidential attention or action, including annual and other periodic
reports;
d) 
Direct the Executive Director, the Secretariat, and the Regional Directors in the
performance or execution of the decisions and policies of the Commission en banc;
e) 
Appoint focal persons and representatives of the CHED to advisory boards,
councils and similar bodies where the CHED is identified by law as an ex-officio
member; and
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Appoint advisers and create advisory bodies to advise and provide support to the
office of the Chairperson.
SEC. 9. Powers and Functions of the CHED. - The CHED shall exercise the following
powers and functions:
a) 
Formulate a roadmap for Philippine higher education that sets the general
directions for its development, including the formulation of educational policies and standards
that ensure the accessibility and continuing improvement of tertiary education services,
thereby ensuring the creation and development of human resources that are responsive,
innovative, and globally competitive;
b) 
Prepare and implement development plans, policies, priorities, and programs
on higher education and research consistent with national and regional development goals,
international human resource requirements, and address job mismatch between education
and industry requirements;
c) 
Broaden access to quality higher education through programs and services,
particularly for the disadvantaged students, such as indigenous peoples, poor and deserving
students, and students from depressed areas pursuant to Republic Act No. 10931 or the
"Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act" and other related laws on student
financial assistance;
d) 
Direct the development and reform of higher education towards world class
standards, and harmonization with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
education plan, and international conventions and agreements;
e) 
Enable the development of non{raditional higher education programs and
delivery modes, including flexible learning modalities such as blended leaming, online and
distance education pursuant to Republic Act No. 10650 or the "Open Distance Learning Act",
ladderized education pursuant to Republic Act No. 10647 or the "Ladderized Education Act",
the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program or ETEEAP, and
applicable executive orders and issuances;
f) 
Facilitate the development of sports and wellness programs in HEls to produce
globally competitive student-athletes in coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission;


S) 
Set minimum quality assurance standards and guidelines for programs and
institutions for all HEls, as well as a governance framework for all state univeisities and
colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs), and accrediting agencies, as
recommended by panels of experts in the field, subject to public hearing and publication, and
enforce the same;
h) Review, monitor and evaluate the curricula and other academic programs of HEls
vls-a-vls their performances in various government licensure examinations and certifications;
i) ldentlfy, support and develop centers of excellence in program areas needed for the
development of world-class scholarships, including provision for faculty academic
development in HEls, nation building and national development;
j) Accelerate the establishment of transnational higher education programs, the
internationalization of higher education in the country and the development of transnational
higher education sector consistent with Republic Act No. 11448, othen /ise known as the
"Transnational Higher Education Act";
k) Exercise quasi-judicial powers in the pursuit of the mandate of the CHED;
m) Set PSGs for the creation of new HEls, as well as the conversion or elevation of
schools to institutions of higher learning;
o) Support HEls in the implementation of the Philippine National Qualifications
Framework for higher education in coordination with the DepEd, Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority and other appropriate government agencies consistent with
Republic Act No. 10968, otherwise known as the "PQF Act";
p) Set guidelines for reasonable increases in tuition and other fees in private HEls:
Provided, That the CHED shall, through its regional offices, strictly monitor their compliance
with the guidelines set for this purpose;
l) Develop and enforce a system of program compliance and impose necessary
sanctions for causes provided by law and only after due process, such as the imposition of
fines or penalties, downgrading to permit status, nonrecognition of accreditation, termination
by closure or phase-out of higher education programs, or cessation of operations of public and
private HEls, including LUCs which are not in compliance with the prescribed minimum
policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) set by the CHED or international conventions:
Provided, That in the case of LUCs, the action or decision of the CHED shall be in conjunction
with, and not in conflict with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the
"Local Government Code of 1991": Provided, Fufther, That no restraining orders or injunctions
shall be issued upon the actions of the CHED in the exercise of its quasi-judicial functions,
except by the appellate courts after proper proceedings'. Provided, Fufther, that the welfare
of students, faculty, and employees shall be given due consideration: Provided, Finally, That
the exercise of quasi-judicial power shall include such actions as the issuance of subpoena,
summons, and initiation of contempt proceedings against recalcitrant parties under its
jurisdiction;
n) Develop and implement standards and systems on reclassification, promotion and
professional development of personnel in SUCs and LUCs in coordination with the Department
of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC), and in
consultation with the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges, the Association
of Local Colleges and Universities and the Coordinating Council of Private Educational
Associations;


q) Provide directions and common standards for accrediting agencies;
r) Administer the Higher Education Development Fund, as provided for in section 'ls of
this Act, and based on the guidelines set by the OHED, approve projects that shall promote
the development of public and private HEls;
s) Conduct mediation, conciliation, settlement meeting or conferences between HEls and
students, teachers and staff involving academic issues, in conjunction and in harmony with
existing civil service rules and regulations;
t) Chair the governing boards of SUCs and provide direction to these institutions and
ensure that the PSGs of the CHED are complied with and fully implemented by them;
u) Establish a national registry for academic information and mobility and other relevant
mechanisms for information sharing and dissemination locally or internationally, in
coordination with other concerned government agencies;
v) Develop criteria for allocating additional resources such as research and program
development grants, scholarships, and other similar programs sourced from the Higher
Education Development Fund of the CHED and other fund sources outside of the budget and
income of the HEls: Provided, That these shall not detract from the fiscal autonomy already
enjoyed by colleges and universities;
w) Authorize the periodic review of the organization, functions, mission and structure of
the entire CHED in the light of social, economic, and technological changes, and propose the
necessary interventions, including appropriate legislations;
x) Fix and adjust the salaries of officials and personnel and administer the hiring of
employees, promotion and other staffing concerns in accordance with the Revised
Compensation and Position Classification System subject to the evaluation and approval of
the DBM; and
y) Promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers and functions
as may be necessary to carry out effectively the purposes and objectives of this Act.
SEC. 10. Quasi-Judicial Powers of the CHED. -fhe CHED shall exercise exclusive original
jurisdiction over the following violations:
a) 
Fraud or deceit committed in connection with the application for and grant by
the CHED of government permits or recognition and other incentives and qualifying
procedures;
b) 
Failure to comply with conditions or obligations prescribed by the CHED as
minimum standards in operating academic courses and programs;
c) 
Unauthorized operation of a school or course, or any component thereof, or
any violation of the requirement governing advertisements or announcements of educational
institutions; and
d) 
Other cases and complaints related to its powers and functions.
Except for cases involving the failure to comply with the minimum standards in
operating academic courses and programs prescribed by the CHED, complaints and cases
shall first be filed with the concerned regional office which has jurisdiction over the area. The
Regional Director shall resolve the case within a reasonable period from the time of


submission of the case for resolution, but in no case shall the entire resolution of the case
exceed sixty (60) days from filing.
An appeal from the decision of the Regional Director may be filed with the Office of the
Executive Director of the CHED within ten ('10) days from receipt of the decision. The office
of the Executive Director shall rule on the appeal within sixty (60) days from the filing of the
appeal.
An appeal from the decision of the Office of the Executive Director may be fited with
the Commission en banc within ten ('10) days from receipt of the decision and the latter shall
resolve the appeal within sixty (60) days from the filing of the appeal.
The decision of the Commission en banc shall be executory. An appeal from the
decision of the Commission en banc may be filed with the Court of Appeals, subject to the
period for appeals from the decisions of administrative quasi-judicial bodies as provided in the
Rules of Court.
The Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) are prohibited from issuing any injunction against
decisions of the CHED in the exercise of its quasi-judicial functions. ln all other matters which
does not contravene the intent and spirit of this Section, the CHED may coordinate with the
RTCs.
The finding of a violation committed by an HEI shall not be taken against its students,
teachers and employees who believed in good faith that the school acted in conformity with
the standards and guidance of the CHED: Provided, However, That upon issuance of the
CHED of a notice to the public declaring the non-compliance of the HEI and the sanctions
imposed therefor, the general public shall be assumed to be fully informed of such violation
and thus no presumption of good faith can be enjoyed thereafter by students, faculty and
employees.
SEC. ll. S*retariat and the Executive Director. - The CHED shall organize a secretariat
which shall be headed by an Executive Director, subject to the national compensation and
position classification plan- lt shall fix the secretariat's staffing pattern, determine the duties,
qualifications, responsibilities and functions, as well as the compensation scheme for the
positions to be created upon the recommendation of the Executive Director. lt shall also
prepare and approve its budget.
The Executive Director must have at least five (5) years administrative or technical
experience in the areas of policies and standards development, management, public or private
administration and policy, as well as human resource development, among others, with the
rank and emoluments of an assistant secretary to be appointed by the President of the
Philippines upon the recommendation of the Commission en banc.
The CHED shall take steps to attract the most qualified and competent staff in all
grades and levels and shall institute necessary and flexible internal rules and procedures
towards hiring and removal of personnel in the interest of efficiency, economy, discipline and
better performance standards.
SEC. { 2. Central Office Operation. - The CHED shall establish a Central Office in
accordance with the Revised Administrative Code of 1987 and other pertinent laws and
issuances to support the fulfillment of the powers and functions of the CHED at the national
level. The offices under the Central Office shall be headed by a qualified Director and Assistant
Director.
The Chairperson of the CHED shall appoint such personnel necessary to carry out the
objectives, policies, and functions of the CHED, subject to existing laws and the rules and
regulations of the CSC.
SEC. 13. Regional Operations. - The Regional Offices of the CHED shall be headed by
Regional Directors with the rank and emoluments of Director lV to be appointed by the
President of the Philippines.
The Regional Offices shall be under the direct control and supervision of the CHED
Chairperson and shall have the following functions:


a) 
lmplement the programs of the CHED in the regional level, as well as in highly
urbanized cities, which are under their jurisdiction;
b) 
Develop and recommend programs for regional and local-level implementation
within the policies set by the CHED;
c) 
Facilitate the implementation of Republic Act No. 10931 , including
disbursement of checks; and
d) 
Perform such other duties and functions as may be deemed necessary.
ln order to be attuned and updated on the official activities and needs ofthe concerned
SUCs, the Regional Director shall sit as a resource person in all board meetings of SUCs
which the regional office has jurisdiction over.
SEC. {4. Provincial Offices. - The CHED shall establish provincial offices to ensure the
implementation of policies and programs across island groups and remote areas. The
provincial offices shall be headed by provincial directors, who shall have the rank and
emoluments of a Director lll. The provincial offices shall be under the direct control and
supervision of their respective regional directors and shall have the following functions:
a) 
lmplement the policies and programs of the CHED in the province under its
jurisdiction;
b) 
Review and recommend programs for implementation within their localities;
c) 
Provide technical assistance to local government units in the governance of
LUCs and the implementation of local government-initiated programs within their localities;
d) 
Facilitate the implementation of Republic Act No. 10931, including the
disbursement of checks for HEls which are under their jurisdiction; and
e) 
Perform such other duties and functions as may be authorized.
SEC. 15. Higher Education Development Fund. - The Higher Education Development Fund
established under Republic Act No. 7722, hereinafter referred to as the Fund, shall be used
exclusively for the strengthening of higher education in all regions of the country.
The Fund shall consist of:
a) The equivalent of forty percent (407o) annual share on the total gross collections of
the travel tax;
b) The equivalent of thirty percent (30%) share of the annual collections from the
Professional Registration Fee; and
c) The equivalent of one percent (1%) of the gross sales of the lotto operation of the
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Government financing institutions identified and requested by the CHED may
contribute to the Fund an amount equivalent to not less than three percent (3%) but not more
than five percent (5olo) of their unimpaired surplus realized during the immediately preceding
year.
The Fund shall likewise consist of donations and grants privately raised by the CHED.
These and other conveyances including equipment, properties, materials and services by
gratuitous title shall be exempt from the donor's tax and shall constitute as allowable deduction
from the gross income tax of the donor. The Fund shall fall under the Tax Exemption provision
in Section 21 .
SEC. 16. Management and Administntion of the Fund. - The Fund shall be administered
by the CHED. For sound and judicious management, the Bureau of Treasury under the
Department of Finance shall be the portfolio manager of the Fund.
As administrator of the Fund, the CHED shall prepare the necessary guidelines for its
use, subject to the following conditions:
a) 
No part of the seed capital of the Fund, including earnings thereof, shall be
used to underwrite overhead expenses for administration;


b) 
Unless otherwise stipulated by the private donor, only earnings of private
contributions shall be used for administrative expenses;
c) 
The CHED shall appoint and organize a separate Fund Office to be headed by
a director and to be composed of units responsible for resource mobilization, planning and
programs, monitoring and evaluation, and finance and administration, among others. Since
the Fund comes from contributions from the government and private sector, the Fund Office
shall be administratively independent and budgetarily separate from the CHED Secretariat;
and
d) The Fund shall be utilized equitably according to regions to strengthen HEls and
support priority programs. ln no case shall the Fund be utilized for purposes benefiting
individuals other than those earmarked for developmental purposes under the guidelines set
by the CHED.
SEC. '17. Technical Panels. - The CHED shall reconstitute or organize technical panels for
different disciplines and academic program areas. They shall assist the CHED in setting
standards and evaluating academic programs for regulatory and development purposes. The
technical panels shall be composed of individuals highly recognized in their fields of expertise
and who shall be tasked to formulate a roadmap for the development of disciplinal and degree
programs; review, revise, and update policies, standards, and guidelines based on the policy
direction set by the CHED; and serve as resourc€ persons in its various activities.
The technical panels shall serve as advisory or recommendatory bodies for a specific
discipline or related program, and their recommendations shall be subject to the approval of
the Commission en banc.
SEC. 18. Guarantee of Academic Freedom. - Nothing in this Act shall be construed as
limiting the academic freedom of universities and colleges. ln particular, no abridgment of
curricular freedom of the individual educational institutions by the CHED shall be made except
for: (a) minimum unit requirements for specific academic programs; (b) general education
distribution requirements as may be determined by the CHED; and (c) specific professional
subjects as may be stipulated by the various licensing entities. Academic or curricular
restrictions which are not required from chartered SUCs shall likewise not be made upon
private educational institutions.
Both public and private HEls, including those established by local governments must
comply with the mandatory minimum institutional and program standards set by the
Commission en banc.
SEC. 19. Guarantee of Religious Freedom. - No higher education student, faculty, or other
members of the academic community shall be prohibited from exercising their right to religious
freedom in the HEI or any of its campuses.
SEC. 20. lncentives For Accreditation. - The CHED shall provide incentives to institutions
of higher learning, public and private, whose proposed programs are approved and accredited
or whose needs are for accreditation purposes.
SEC. 21, Tax Exemptions. - All grants, bequests, endowments, donations and contributions
made to the CHED, to be used actually, directly and exclusively by it, shall be exempt from
donor's tax and the same shall be considered as allowable deduction from the gross income
of the donor for purposes of computing the taxable income of the donor in accordance with
the provisions ofthe National lnternal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.
SEC. 22. Scope of Authority. -The CHED shall exercise such authority as may be deemed
necessary within its premises or areas of operation to effectively carry out its powers and
functions and to attain its objectives: Provided, That the CHED may seek the assistance of
other government agencies for the proper implementation of this Act.


SEC. 23, Periodic Review. - The CHED shall undertake a periodic assessment of its
accomplishments, and review and update the roadmap of Philippine higher education every
ten (10) years. The updated roadmap shall be submitted to Congress and the Office of the
President for the formulation of new policies necessary for the continuous and sustained
modernization of higher education in the country.
SEC. 24. Appropriations. - The initial amount for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the current year's appropriations of the CHED.
Thereafter, such amount necessary shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.
SEC. 25. Transitory Provisions. - Upon the effectivity of this Act, the incumbent Chairperson
and Commissioners of the CHED shall serve as the Chairperson and Commissioners,
respectively, without need of new appointments subject to the following conditions: (1) the
incumbent Chairperson and Commissioners serving their first terms upon the passage of this
Act shall be deemed reappointed to serve a full term as provided under this Act but shall not
be qualified for reappointment, and (2) the incumbent Chairperson and Commissioners
serving their second terms upon the passage of this Act shall continue to serve only the
remaining duration of the term they are currently serving and shall not be eligible for
reappointment. The incumbent Executive Director shall likewise serve as Executive Director
without need of a new appointment.
All officers and personnel of the CHED shall continue to perform their duties and
responsibilities and receive their corresponding salaries and benefits. The approval of this Act
shall not cause any demotion in rank or diminution of salary, benefits and other privileges of
the incumbent personnel of the CHED.
SEC. 26. lmplementing Rules and Regulations. - The CHED shall, within ninety (90) days
after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the necessary rules and regulations for its effective
implementation.
SEC. 27. Separability Clause. - lf any provision or part of this Act is held unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions or parts hereof which are not affected shall continue to be in full
force and effect.
SEC. 23. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 29, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Frsl Regular Sessrbn
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced bv Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No.
ln '1994, the Commission on Higher Education was created to take on the responsibility
of the then Department of Education, Culture and Sports over higher education and research.
Essentially, the Commission was provided overall supervision and regulatory powers over
private higher educational institutions and degree programs, and limited influence over state
universities and colleges through chairmanship of their governing boards and the
recommendation of their budgets to the Department of Budget and Management.
To enhance its developmental role in the higher education subsystem, the Commission
was armed with a Higher Education Development Fund which it can use to support, among
others, faculty development, the development of centers of excellence in various fields of
learning, and enhancing governance over, and linkages between and among, private and
public higher educational institutions.
More than a decade after its creation, experiences as well as the enactment of several
laws on different professions and professional regulations have necessitated the need to
clarify the powers of and strengthen the Commission.
The increase in the number of state universities and colleges (SUCs) as well as the
imminent and problematic creation of locally-funded universities and colleges (LUCs), and the
concomitant offering by these SUCs and LUCS of numerous degree programs without a CHED
evaluation, the rational allocation of state support to these SUCs, the absence of a grievance
and conciliation mechanism on academic issues, and the limitation on the number of
educational institutions that may be created, are all being addressed in this Bill.
Lastly, this bill seeks to clarify that the Higher Education Development Fund is a trust
fund and therefore is free from restriction or limitation on budgetary releases.
ln view thereof, immediate approval of this Bill is sought.
RU
SB.RO
GUEZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill was filed during the 181h Congress and was approved by the House of
Representatives.
July 8, 2022
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