In its continuing commitment to academic innovation and educational access, Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) participated in the National Public Consultation on the Draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12124, otherwise known as the “Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act,” held on April 29, 2025, at the CHED Auditorium, Higher Education Development Center Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
Representing NwSSU in the consultation were Dr. Ramil Catamora, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Mr. Redem D. Tingzon, Director of the NwSSU ETEEAP Center. Their participation highlights the University’s commitment to shaping policies that expand access to higher education for Filipinos.
The public consultation, organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through its Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD), gathered presidents, vice presidents, academic officials, faculty members, students from both public and private higher education institutions, as well as regional CHED directors and key stakeholders from across the country.
During the session, attendees were invited to provide feedback and recommendations on the proposed IRR to ensure that the expanded ETEEAP remains responsive to the needs of lifelong learners and working professionals seeking academic advancement through adaptive pathways.
Through its active involvement, NwSSU emphasizes its support for inclusive and flexible education systems that recognize and value prior learning and professional experience, opening more opportunities for people to achieve their educational and career goals.