Manila, May 18 -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday stressed that program closures in select higher education institutions (HEIs) are based on quality standards.

The agency remarked on the CHED Commission en banc (CEB) issued Resolution Nos. 091-2026, 092-2026, and 093-2026 approving the immediate closure of identified programs of AMA Computer Colleges in Cebu, Davao, and Tuguegarao.

In a statement, the CHED said the concerned HEI still has available ways to resolve the matter, provided it complies with existing requirements.

"CHED respectfully informs AMA that remedies are available under the law to protect its rights against the closure orders," it said.

It also urged HEIs, in general, to submit their concerns thro...