The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is the key leader of the Philippine higher education system. It was created in 1994 through the Higher Education Act to regulate, monitor, and oversee higher education institutions in the country. CHED is headed by a Chairperson and four Commissioners. It aims to promote quality and accessible higher education, ensure academic freedom, and strengthen the higher education system and stakeholders. CHED's responsibilities include formulating policies, setting standards, monitoring performance, and rationalizing programs and institutions. It undertakes various projects related to quality assurance, faculty and management development, research and development, and contributing to the K-12 program.