Prohibition Against Higher Education Institutions from Forcing Their Graduates to Enroll in Their Own Review Centers
CHED Memorandum Order No. 13-06, issued on March 15, 2006, prohibits Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines from compelling graduates and graduating students to enroll in their own review centers or those of their preference. The memorandum also bans charging excessive review fees and the withholding of grades or records from students who do not enroll in these centers. HEIs found violating these provisions will face penalties, and CHED Regional Offices are tasked with enforcing this order. The memorandum is effective immediately and emphasizes strict compliance.
March 15, 2006
CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 13-06
RE : Prohibiting Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from Forcing their Graduates and Graduating Students to Enroll in their Own Review Centers and/or Review Centers of their Preference
In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994," and in response to various complaints filed with this Commission, the following prohibitions shall be strictly implemented to all public and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs):
1. forcing their graduates and graduating students to enroll in their own review centers and/or in review centers of their preference;
2. charging exorbitant review fees; and
3. withholding of grades and other school records of students and graduates who cannot enroll in these review centers.
All HEIs found to be guilty of the above offenses shall be dealt with accordingly.
All CHED Regional Offices are hereby directed to monitor strict implementation of this memorandum.
This CMO shall be effective immediately. Hence, immediate dissemination of this issuance is hereby enjoined.
For proper guidance and strict compliance of all concerned.
Issued this 15th day of March, 2006, Pasig City, Philippines. IATSHE
(SGD.) CARLITO S. PUNOChairman