Higher Education Development Fund

22/07/2026

The Higher Education Development Fund Staff (HEDFS) family joins the higher education community in congratulating Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis on her reappointment as Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education.

We are honored to continue supporting your vision through strategic investments that strengthen institutions, advance research and innovation, expand opportunities, and help shape the future of Philippine higher education.

Congratulations, Chair Shirley!

22/06/2026

11/06/2026

As CHED marks its 32nd Anniversary, the Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) continues to advance initiatives that strengthen innovation, institutional growth, and knowledge preservation across the higher education sector.

The HEDF Coffee Table Book, developed in collaboration with West Visayas State University (WVSU), highlights some of the key milestones and contributions in advancing higher education excellence.

Meanwhile, the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Program, in partnership with DOST-PCAARRD, is a strengthened student-led initiative that empowers student innovators and entrepreneurs while opening greater opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with industry, translating research into viable enterprise and development pathways.

Together, these initiatives reflect HEDF’s commitment to sustaining programs that document achievements while empowering innovation for the future of Philippine higher education.

30/05/2025

30/01/2023

The Higher Education Development Fund Staff (HEDFS) led by Director Rogelio T. Galera, Jr. with Ms. Diana C. Aguilar, Supervising Administrative Officer and HEDFS Accountant Mr. Richard Dean Gavilan, received the check amounting to Php33,163,121.30 from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades Robles today, January 30, 2023, at the PCSO Main Office.

As mandated by Republic Act No. 7722 otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”, PCSO will contribute to the Fund an equivalent of one (1) percent of the gross sales of its lotto operation for the strengthening of higher education in the country.

23/01/2023

"KUNG HEI FAT CHOY"

Greetings from HEDFS Family! ❤️

28/11/2022

The Higher Education Development Fund: Seminar/Workshop on Fund Management.