Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 566)
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is primarily responsible for formulating a regulatory framework and overseeing the regulation of review centers and similar entities.
CHED is tasked to develop and institutionalize policies, standards, and guidelines for the establishment, operation, and accreditation of review centers. It must also maintain mechanisms to monitor their operations and establish reporting systems for reviewing performance and ethical practices.
No, a review center or similar entity cannot establish or operate review classes without the favorable expressed indorsement of CHED and without the necessary permits or authorizations to conduct such review classes.
Yes, existing review centers are given a reasonable period, at the discretion of CHED but not exceeding three years from the publication of the Executive Order, to comply with policies and standards.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), various Boards of Examiners under PRC, and other government agencies like DOJ, NBI, and OSG, along with non-government organizations, are directed to provide necessary assistance and technical support.
CHED must establish a permanent office headed by an official with the rank of Director, staffed by competent individuals with expertise in educational assessment, evaluation, policy development, legal enforcement, statistics, and curriculum development.
The initial funding comes from the CHED Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) or other sources identified by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Subsequent funding is included in CHED's annual budget and may include special funds created within HEDF specifically for this purpose.
Section 7 provides for separability, meaning any unconstitutional provisions will not nullify the entire order; the remaining provisions will continue to be in full effect as long as they can subsist independently.
The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.