CHED Memorandum Order No. 11, Series of 2025: Implementing Rules of ETEEAP

On May 19, 2025, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officially released Memorandum Order No. 11, Series of 2025, which provides the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12124. This law institutionalizes the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) and ensures government support for its implementation.

The ETEEAP was originally established under Executive Order 330 in 1996 during the presidency of Fidel V. Ramos. With the passage of Republic Act No. 12124 and its new IRR, the program is now fully institutionalized, giving more Filipinos opportunities to earn their college degrees through recognition of prior learning and professional experience.

Rule I: General Provisions

The first part of the memorandum focuses on General Provisions, which set the foundation for implementing the ETEEAP Act.

• Title – The rules are officially called the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12124.

• Declaration of Policies – The IRR ensures that the ETEEAP serves as a national educational strategy to recognize and accredit knowledge gained from formal, non-formal, and informal learning systems. It highlights inclusivity, accessibility, and the State’s role in promoting lifelong learning.

• Scope and Application – The rules apply to both public and private Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) that currently offer, or will offer, ETEEAP programs. It also applies to Filipino citizens who want to meet eligibility requirements for equivalency programs.

Why This Matters

This memorandum strengthens the role of ETEEAP in helping Filipinos finish college without going back to traditional schooling full-time. It ensures that skills and knowledge gained through work, training, and real-life experiences are formally recognized by higher education institutions.

For many working professionals and skilled workers, this is a lifeline to career advancement and personal growth.

Learn the Rules in Simple Terms

The memorandum is full of legal language, which can be difficult to digest. That’s why here on brainychic.com, I’ll be publishing a series of articles that explain each rule of the IRR in simple and practical terms.

If you’ve been searching for:

• “What is ETEEAP?”

• “How to finish college without going back to university?”

• “Can I complete my degree online in the Philippines?”

… then follow this blog series. I’ll break down the implementing rules step by step so you can clearly understand how ETEEAP works and how you can take advantage of it.

Stay tuned for the next article, where we’ll discuss the eligibility requirements and processes under ETEEAP.