3 February 2026

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is partnering with the World Bank to conduct a comprehensive functional review, examining its structure, staffing, and core functions to ensure they align with the Commission’s mandate and evolving responsibilities.

The initiative was discussed in a meeting led by CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, along with CHED Commissioners and Directors, and the World Bank team led by Lead Economist Ms. Tara Beteille.

The review will include an analysis of staff qualifications and mapping of critical workflows to enhance quality assurance and meet regulatory demands in support of 2,000 institutions and 5.4 million students.

Chairperson Agrupis emphasized the importance of aligning staff competencies with their respective roles to uphold efficient and effective public service. The review will also address the potential overlap in roles between CHED and other agencies.

Anchored in the ACHIEVE Agenda, this collaboration reinforces CHED’s commitment to stronger governance, smarter systems, and public service that truly delivers.