The University of the Philippines Cebu hosted an information session on the Education Reform Fellowship on October 23, 2026, at Lawak Sinehan, bringing together representatives of private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Central Visayas.
The two-hour session introduced the fellowship, a two-year, full-time government employment and leadership development program for individuals committed to advancing education reform. Fellows are appointed to plantilla positions as Project Development Officers I or II within the Education and Workforce Development Group (EWDG).
Facilitated by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the session featured discussions on the fellowship’s objectives, the One Education initiative, and opportunities for fellows to contribute to education policy and implementation. OIC Director Keith Ballar led an in-depth presentation on the program, while Assistant Secretary Delfin Villafuerte introduced the One Education initiative.
UP Cebu served as the host institution for participating private HEIs in Central Visayas, including the University of Southern Philippines Foundation, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose–Recoletos, Holy Name University, University of Cebu, and Southwestern University PHINMA.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Palmy Marinel P. Tudtud delivered the welcome remarks, while Office of Student Affairs Director Ma. Alena Macasil gave the closing remarks.