CHED RO XII and UniFAST host Regional Orientation on 2026 Revised TES and TDP Guidelines in Koronadal City

Koronadal City, South Cotabato — The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XII (CHED RO XII), in coordination with the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), convened higher education institution (HEI) representatives across Region XII and the BARMM area (Lanao and Maguindanao) on September 10, 2026, at Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City. The day-long activity, titled "Beyond Paper: Navigating the 2026 Revised TES and TDP Guidelines and the Liquidation Management System," aimed to streamline fund administration and update institutional partners on revised student financial assistance policies.

During the event, officials introduced key revised guidelines governing the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and Tulong Dunong Program (TDP). The session covered updated documentary requirements, processing procedures, and reporting schedules to ensure uniform implementation across participating colleges and universities. In addition, the initiative unveiled the CHED-UniFAST Liquidation Management System, a platform designed to transition fund monitoring from traditional paper tracking to a digital system. This platform aims to enhance real-time status tracking, streamline liquidation report submissions, and simplify compliance procedures.

Participating public and private HEIs designated key personnel involved in scholarship administration, fund disbursement, and financial liquidation. Representing Adiong Memorial State College (AMSC) in Lanao del Sur were Sir ITO 1 Junaid B. Ahmad and Sir Abdul Khaliq B. Ahmad, who actively participated in the technical orientation and system walkthrough. To further assist delegates, CHED and UniFAST technical staff set up dedicated receiving desks—including a BARMM document section—to accept liquidation reports, validate submissions, and address operational challenges directly with HEI focal persons.

Led by Director III / OIC Office of the Director IV Rody P. Garcia, MDM, JD, Ed.D., CHED RO XII reinforced its commitment to continuous capacity-building and transparent governance for government-funded tertiary education programs.

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