Programs & Initiatives
CHEDRO Bicol is committed to excellence through innovative programs designed to support, empower, and uplift the academic community in Region V.
Project ACCESS - Acquainting Incoming College Entrants on Scholarships and Grants-in-aid System
An Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign providing incoming college students with comprehensive guidance on scholarship opportunities and financial assistance programs.
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BEST - Bicol Educational and Student Welfare talks
A series of interactive discussions and forums focused on enhancing student welfare and addressing educational challenges in the Bicol region.
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Bicol Bowl
A premier academic competition celebrating excellence, knowledge, and camaraderie among higher education institutions across the Bicol region.
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BICOL GRID - Bicol Integrated Commons of Online Learning Global Research Information Depot
A centralized digital repository and learning platform integrating global research resources and online learning materials for the Bicol academic community.
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BRIGHT - Bicol Research Initiatives for Greater Heights and Transformation
A strategic program dedicated to fostering advanced research, innovation, and knowledge creation to drive regional transformation and academic excellence.
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CODEx - Collegiate Debate Extreme
The ultimate debating platform for collegiate students in Bicol, promoting critical thinking, public speaking skills, and intellectual discourse through high-level competitions.
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RIPPLES - Revising the Implementation of Programs and Projects Leading to Effectiveness and Sustainability
A comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework designed to refine program implementation and ensure long-term effectiveness and sustainability of CHEDRO V initiatives.
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ZERO - Zero Environmental Residuals Office
The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office V (CHEDRO Bicol) officially implements the Ban on Single-Use Plastics under its ZERO Policy. This initiative prohibits unnecessary single-use plastic items within premises and promotes eco-friendly alternatives.
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GAYOn - Guidance Assistance for Youth Online
The first regional office in the Philippines to implement online guidance counseling. A comprehensive website providing mental health support, academic pressure assistance, and professional guidance for students across the Bicol region.
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MariTES - Mobilizing Available Resources through Inclusive Training on Entrepreneurship of Student-Grantees
An empowering activity that provides student-grantees with crucial skills in entrepreneurship, aiming to mobilize resources through inclusive training for a better future.
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UniFilm - Istoryang Bicolano, Tagumpay ng Iskolar
An engaging initiative showcasing the extraordinary journeys of TES beneficiaries. It combines informative seminar-workshops with a short film-making contest to highlight the transformative power of education.
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Project SAGIP - Scholars and Grants Beneficiaries’ Action in Greening Initiative Program
Scholars and Grants Beneficiaries’ Action in Greening Initiative Program - a dedicated initiative focusing on environmental greening through the active participation of scholars.
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