Monthly Archives: January 2019

Continued Prayer for Peace

We continue to pray for peace in Mindanao, Lord, conscious that the journey to lasting peace shall be long and arduous. We thank you for the plebiscite in the Muslim areas of Mindanao which voted overwhelmingly in favor of Bangsamoro … Continue reading

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COCOPEA Proposal for the Revision of CMO 46 s. 2012 [Updated Jan. 24, 2019 and approved by COCOPEA Board for formal discussion in a COCOPEA convocation with CHED Chairperson Dr. Prospero de Vera (on Feb 18, 2019 in New World Hotel, Makati, 9:30-3:00 pm)]

Contents Talking Points [PDF file] Higher Education Quality Framework Table of Indicators of Excellence (TIE) and Rewards System [PDF file] Understanding the TIE and the Rewards System [PDF TIE] [PDF Rewards System] Draft CMO on Quality and Quality Assurance [PDF … Continue reading

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Prayer in Solidarity with the Bangsamoro

Almighty Father, we come before You in this crucial moment of our country’s history. For too long, peace has been elusive in Mindanao.  Christians have fought Muslims; Muslims have fought Christians.  Filipinos have fought Filipinos.  For too long, too many have suffered; too many … Continue reading

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Salaam, I wish you peace!

Salaam!  I wish you peace! You who have struggled and fought for your Islamic faith here in Mindanao Salaam!  I wish you peace! You who have shed your blood in defense of your way of life in Mindanao Salaam!  I … Continue reading

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Towards an “Institutional Agenda for Sustainable Adult Education Programs”

[Address to ADD-ALL – CHED Conference Towards and Institutional Agenda for Sustainable Adult Education Programs, ADDU, 1.9.19] It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Calungsod-San Vitores Center of the Ateneo de Davao.  This is a facility which the … Continue reading

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COCOPEA Proposal Towards the Revision of CMO 46 s. 2012

Talking Points Towards a Revision of Policy-Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance (QA) in the Philippine Higher Education through an Outcomes-Based[1] and Typology-Based[2] QA (CMO 46 s. 2012). Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ, Dr. Gina Montalan, Atty. Faye Risonar-Bello. Version Jan. 6, … Continue reading

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