Sen. Pia Cayetano backed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases amid rising living costs driven by global oil price pressures.
She urged schools to find alternative ways to cover operational costs without passing the burden to students and families, stressing that education should remain accessible to all.
Cayetano said affordable education is key to reducing poverty and promoting equal opportunities across generations.
She also welcomed CHED’s dialogue with HEIs, saying tuition hikes should be paused while families struggle with inflation and economic challenges.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 4, 2026
SEN. PIA CAYETANO CALLS ON HEIS TO SUSPEND TUITION HIKES
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