Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɛd] (IPA) 
The word "CHED" is spelled with the /t͡ʃ/ phoneme, which is the sound of "ch" in English. The IPA phonetic transcription for "CHED" is /t͡ʃɛd/. This means the first sound is a voiceless alveolar affricate /t͡ʃ/ followed by the short vowel sound /ɛ/ and the final sound is a voiced alveolar stop /d/. Proper spelling of "CHED" is important to avoid confusion with similar sounding words, such as "shed" or "cheddar".
CHED is an acronym that stands for the Commission on Higher Education. It is a government agency in the Philippines that is responsible for overseeing and regulating the higher education sector in the country. The primary mandate of CHED is to promote and safeguard the quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines.
As a regulatory body, CHED sets standards and guidelines for the establishment and operation of HEIs, ensuring that they adhere to a high level of quality and meet the requirements for accreditation. It assesses and monitors the performance of HEIs in various areas including curriculum development, faculty qualifications, student services, infrastructure, and research.
In addition to quality assurance, CHED also plays a vital role in providing financial assistance and scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing higher education. The agency administers grants, subsidies, and loans to support the education of Filipino students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Furthermore, CHED is responsible for formulating and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives to enhance the relevance and responsiveness of higher education to the needs of the country. It promotes research and development, innovation, and internationalization in the higher education sector.
Overall, CHED's key objective is to ensure that Philippine higher education institutions offer quality education that meets national and global standards, ultimately contributing to the development of individuals and the progress of the nation.
