Manila, Sept. 16 -- Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Shirley Agrupis on Monday highlighted the agency's milestones and next steps during her first 100 days in office, advancing the commission's 'ACHIEVE' framework for Philippine higher education.

Speaking at the Converge to Achieve Higher Education Summit at the Manila Hotel, Agrupis said the agency is laying the groundwork for transformation to address long-standing challenges in the sector.

"Guided by the principle that education is not a privilege but a right, we have introduced reforms, recalibrated strategies, forged partnerships, and created systems that empower students, educators, and institutions alike," she said in a speech.

The ACHIEVE agenda consists of sev...