A seminar series: Issues on the Regulation of Higher Education

The UP CIDS Higher Education Research and Policy Reform Program, in partnership with the FEU Public Policy Center, invites you to participate in the seminar series showcasing the pressing issues of higher education on economic regulation.

Below are the first three topics of a six-part seminar series.

SEMINAR 1 – RATIONALE
JULY 30, 2025, WEDNESDAY
The Economic Bases of Regulating Higher Education

SEMINAR 2 – PRICE REGULATION
AUGUST 27, 2025, WEDNESDAY
CHED’s De Facto Price Cap Regulation of Private Higher Education Institutions

SEMINAR 3 – REGULATORY INDEPENDENCE AND COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, WEDNESDAY
CHED’s (Compromised) Regulatory Independence and the (Lack of) Competitive Neutrality between Public and Private Higher Education Institutions

The partnership with the FEU Public Policy Center was established as a result of the ongoing research of Dr. Michael M. Alba, a Trustee of the Center, conducted under the UP President Edgardo J. Angara Fellowship. This research initiative commenced in 2024 through the support of the said fellowship grant.

The seminar will happen on July 30, August 27, and September 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at FEU Makati. Email [email protected] or message 09278836039 to register. Limited seats are available.