SC junks plea vs tuition hike

There is no legal impediment to the implementation of the increases in tuition and other school fees granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to 354 private colleges and universities as the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed yesterday the petition against it. In a full court session after a month-long decision-writing break, the SC ruled that the CHEd did not commit any grave abuse... 

Focus on value

The tuition hike is a recurring concern every year. Educational institutions, particularly private schools, colleges and universities are hit for increasing tuition and other school fees. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are also criticized for approving or authorizing the tuition hike.  Read More »

DepEd OKs tuition hike in 903 private schools

By INA HERNANDO-MALIPOT The Department of Education has approved the tuition increase in 903 private schools for school year 2013-2014. According to data officially released by DepEd, 1,068 private schools applied for tuition increase this school year. Nine-hundred three were approved, 92 were disapproved, and 70 are pending approval. Incoming search terms:deped salary for private schools... 

Tuition hike approved

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) confirmed yesterday that over 300 higher education institutions (HEIs) nationwide are set to increase tuition this coming academic year. In an initial data released by CHED chairperson Dr. Patricia Licuanan in a press conference, out of the 451 HEIs that applied for tuition hike this year, a total of 344 have already been approved. However, she... 

1-year SUC tuition moratorium

Manila, Philippines – State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) have announced a tuition moratorium this coming school year. The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) – through Resolution 0012013 – approved the moratorium on undergraduate tuition and miscellaneous fee increases this June as it “sympathizes with the economic plight of a great number... 

Gov’t relief allowance hike pushed

Manila, Philippines – Realizing the impact on ordinary citizens of tuition hikes in private schools, Sen. Manuel B. Villar Jr. reiterated his call to the Senate to immediately pass his proposal increasing the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) of government employees. Incoming search terms:apera allowance (13) Read More »

Tuition hike seen as necessary

Manila, Philippines – Tuition increase necessary, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said. Father Conegundo Garganta, executive secretary of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth, said he is convinced that the tuition increase in private colleges and universities this school year is necessary and unavoidable to support the teachers and for... 

House to probe tuition hikes

Manila, Philippines – The House of Representatives is keen on looking into the move of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to approve higher tuition rates for 222 private colleges and universities nationwide, a House leader said yesterday, following concerns that they would cause higher drop-out rates among college students.  Read More »

Gov’t can’t stop tuition increase

Manila, Philippines – The government can guide but cannot stop tuition hike, a Malacañang official said. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte admitted this and downplayed the number of colleges and universities that have reportedly sought permission from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to increase tuition in the coming school year. There are at least 300 insitutions...