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Ethics, humanities key to forming graduates’ moral judgment, UST rector says

29

May

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Ethics, humanities key to forming graduates’ moral judgment, UST rector says

AS THOMASIAN graduates enter the workforce and encounter conflicting values and moral pressures, UST rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P., stated that ethics and the humanities must remain in the general education curriculum to continue teaching the youth correct values. During the morning session of the 2026 Baccalaureate Mass, Ang emphasized…

Faculty group calls for vigilance after deferment of much-criticized GE curriculum

17

May

By The Flame News

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Faculty group calls for vigilance after deferment of much-criticized GE curriculum

ALTHOUGH THE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has postponed the pilot implementation of its reframed General Education (GE) curriculum, the Arts and Letters Faculty Association (ALFA) cited the need to be vigilant and to ensure that teachers are involved in the crafting of policies. CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis announced the…

UST faculty members hit CHED proposal to remove humanities subjects

05

May

By Nitya Aku

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UST faculty members hit CHED proposal to remove humanities subjects

The UST Arts and Letters Faculty Association (ALFA) assailed the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) proposal to overhaul the general education (GE) curriculum, saying the removal of humanities subjects reduces tertiary education to “mere job training.” On Friday, May 1, CHED released a draft memorandum order (CMO) that seeks to…

UST retains 30-50% online classes despite expanded CHED policy

15

Apr

By John Martin Revilla

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UST retains 30-50% online classes despite expanded CHED policy

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas will keep its 30-50% cap on online classes despite the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) allowing full virtual delivery, as it rolled out a continuity plan in response to the ongoing energy crisis. In a four-page memorandum issued by the Office of the Secretary General…

Nationwide student union urges CHED to freeze tuition hikes, ‘excessive’ school fees

08

Apr

By Samaya Ty

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Nationwide student union urges CHED to freeze tuition hikes, ‘excessive’ school fees

STUDENT COUNCILS from various universities have called on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to suspend tuition and other fee hikes for the next academic year, saying the additional costs would augment the financial burden brought about by the war in the Middle East. In a recent position paper, the…

Private school group calls for freedom in learning setups, tuition adjustments

01

Apr

By The Flame News

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Private school group calls for freedom in learning setups, tuition adjustments

THE COORDINATING Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) has urged the government to provide flexibility in learning modalities and tuition adjustments to help schools maintain viability during the energy crisis. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on March 30, COCOPEA, whose members include UST, said government agencies should…

Twelve AB programs seek Center of Excellence status in latest CHED cycle

14

Jan

By Trisha Tamio

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Twelve AB programs seek Center of Excellence status in latest CHED cycle

TWELVE DEPARTMENTS under the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) have moved to strengthen their academic standing by applying for Center of Excellence (COE) recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), according to Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan. Turingan said the faculty is seeking to sustain and expand its…

CHED launches nationwide call for new Centers of Excellence

02

Oct

By Mei Lin Weng

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CHED launches nationwide call for new Centers of Excellence

THE COMMISSION on Higher Education (CHED) has opened its nationwide applications for tertiary-level schools to acquire the Center of Excellence (COE) designation, a title conferred to departments or degree programs within institutions that consistently excel in instruction and research. In a memorandum dated Sept. 18, CHED called on universities and…

Lawmaker urges CHED to revisit regulations for private school academic staff

09

Sep

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Lawmaker urges CHED to revisit regulations for private school academic staff

A LAWMAKER has called on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to review its 17-year-old manual for academic staff of higher education institutions (HEIs), saying its provision on probationary period contradicts the country’s labor code and denies academic personnel of their rights and benefits. Kamanggagawa Partylist Rep. Elijah San Fernando…

Faculty coalition urges CHED, DepEd to pause implementation of revised SHS curriculum

09

Jun

By The Flame News

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Faculty coalition urges CHED, DepEd to pause implementation of revised SHS curriculum

FACULTY GROUPS from various universities have urged the country’s education agencies to pause the implementation of the revised senior high school (SHS) curriculum, saying it would compromise job security, academic freedom and the quality of higher education. The Council of Teachers and Staff of Colleges and Universities of the Philippines…