UniFAST Davao Region

CHED XI, DSWD XI, DepEd XI, and TESDA XI bring Project PEPA closer to 4Ps families through ONSE LIVE FDS

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XI, through its UniFAST Unit, joined the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XI in the conduct of the ONSE LIVE: 4Ps Family Development Session on April 27, 2026, livestreamed from the CHED RO XI Function Hall.

Carrying the theme “Sa FDS Onse Live, ang pamilya mag-uban sa Dugang Kaalam,” the activity served as a convergence platform for education, training, and social development support for 4Ps beneficiaries in the Davao Region. The onsite presence of CHED RO XI Regional Director Dr. Maricar R. Casquejo, CESO III, DepEd XI Regional Director Allan G. Farnazo, and TESDA XI Regional Director Dir. Tarhata S. Mapandi, CESO III underscored the shared commitment of the education sector to bring coordinated services and guidance closer to Filipino families.

Anchored on Project PEPA: Patuloy na Edukasyon, Patuloy na Pag-Ahon, CHED RO XI highlighted available higher education opportunities, student financial assistance, and post-secondary pathways for learners from disadvantaged sectors. During the 4Ps ONSErbisyo segment, Dr. Christopher Pio O. Pulido, Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED RO XI, presented Project PEPA and discussed support mechanisms under Republic Act No. 10931, including Free Higher Education, Tertiary Education Subsidy, and other student financial assistance opportunities.

The activity also featured discussions on career guidance, lifelong learning, TESDA training-to-employment pathways, and relevant updates for 4Ps beneficiaries.

The ONSE LIVE FDS generated strong digital engagement, recording 136,600 total views, 68,800 unique viewers, and 14,800 total interactions, including 5.3K likes, 8.2K comments, and 1.2K shares, with 754 new followers gained.

Through Project PEPA, CHED RO XI reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. Agenda by promoting lifelong learning pathways, strengthening inter-agency convergence, supporting evidence-informed public service, and using digital platforms to make education information more accessible to learners and families across the Davao Region.

Patuloy na Edukasyon, Patuloy na Pag-Ahon!

READ MORE: https://ro11.ched.gov.ph/2026/04/27/ched-xi-dswd-xi-deped-xi-and-tesda-xi-bring-project-pepa-closer-to-4ps-families-through-onse-live-fds/12277/press-release/

🤝 TRIFOCAL CONVERGENCE IN ACTION: SECURING THE FUTURE OF 4Ps FAMILIES THROUGH PROJECT PEPA!

A historic gathering took place yesterday, April 27, 2026, during the hybrid pre-recording event for the DSWD Onse Live: 4Ps Family Development Session (FDS)! 🎓✨

Our leaders in the Davao Region have proven that education is a "shared mission." We were honored to have our Regional Directors personally present onsite to champion the cause of our 4Ps beneficiaries:
✅ Dr. Maricar R. Casquejo (CHED RO XI)
✅ Dir. Allan G. Farnazo (DepEd XI)
✅ Dir. Tarhata S. Mapandi (TESDA XI)

Along with a special message from Dir. Rhuello D. Aradanas (DSWD XI), our officials discussed Project PEPA (Patuloy na Edukasyon, Patuloy na Pag-Ahon). This initiative is a vital localized implementation of the CHED ACHIEVE Agenda 2030, specifically focusing on:
🔹 Advanced and Accessible Lifelong Learning – Ensuring inclusive and flexible pathways to college.
🔹 Centralized Human Capital Development – Linking education to real-world employability for 4Ps graduates.
🔹 Inclusive and Impact-Driven Internationalization – Preparing our local students for the global stage.

Here in the Davao Region, we are strengthening our "Trifocal Convergence" seamlessly linking Basic Education to Technical Skills training and Higher Education. Our goal is simple: to ensure every child from a 4Ps household has a funded, high-quality pathway waiting for them.
Together, let’s make these dreams a reality. Thank you for joining us in this journey toward a ! 💙🎓

𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

On April 22, 2026 CHED RO XI’s UniFAST team and DSWD Davao Region convened for a coordination meeting aimed at strengthening the implementation and alignment of Project PEPA (Patuloy na Edukasyon, Patuloy na Pag-Ahon).

🚀 Project PEPA is going LIVE!
Catch the CHED RO XI's UniFAST team as we guest on DSWD Onse Live: 4Ps FDS this coming Monday, April 27!
Alamin ang mga updates tungkol sa scholarship at libreng kolehiyo para sa mga pamilyang 4Ps. Kita-kits, Davao Region! 🎓✨
🔗 Follow the DSWD Region XI page to get notified when we go live.

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Mamayang 1:00 PM na ang DSWD Onse Live para sa 4Ps FDS Episode 2!

Pag-uusapan natin ang mga programang hatid ng CHED, TESDA, DOLE at DepEd na siguradong makakatulong sa pag-aaral ng inyong mga anak. 🎓💼

🔴 LIVE TAYO NGAYONG 1:00 PM, April 27, 2026! Tutok na mga Ka-Onse!

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗢 𝗫𝗜–𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡

On April 21, 2026, CHED Regional Director Maricar R. Casquejo paid a courtesy call to DSWD-Davao Regional Director Rhuelo Dalilis Aradanas at DSWD-Davao Region Office, which aimed to strengthen collaboration on the implementation of Project PEPA (Patuloy na Edukasyon, Patuloy na Pag-Ahon).

The activity was organized through the coordination of DSWD Davao Region and CHED RO XI and featured a strategic discussion on aligning efforts to support beneficiaries through education initiatives.