Regulatory overlap leaves graduates unprepared – EDCOM 2While the CHED, PRC and TESDA were established to regulate distinct segments of the education-to-employment pipeline, their enabling laws grant parallel and, in some cases, competing regulatory powers, EDCOM 2 noted. While the CHED, PRC and TESDA were established to regulate distinct segments of the education-to-employment pipeline, their enabling laws grant parallel and, in some cases, competing regulatory powers, EDCOM 2 noted. Republic Act 7722, or the Higher Education Act of 1994, vests the CHED with authority over higher education programs, curricula and quality assurance. RA 8981, or the PRC Modernization Act of 2000, expanded the PRC’s role beyond licensure to include oversight of professional standards, continuing professional development and coordination with educational institutions. While RA 7722 authorizes the CHED to prescribe minimum standards for higher education programs, nine professional laws prescribe program length, structure and required facilities, EDCOM 2 pointed out.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2026 16:35 UTC