This discussion paper from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) examines the impact of recent educational reforms in the Philippines—specifically the adoption of outcomes-based education, the Philippine Qualifications Framework, and the K-12 legislation—on higher education. Authored by Gerardo L. Largoza and Clarence Gabriel Fernandez, the study reviews the quality and design of CHED Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSGs) across ten popular undergraduate programs. It assesses whether these reforms have led to improvements in learning outcomes, the consistency of assessment criteria (such as using Bloom’s Taxonomy), and compares curriculum designs against international benchmarks from Australia, the EU, and ASEAN countries. The paper concludes with recommendations for strengthening CHED’s organizational capabilities and strategic leadership to ensure more consistent and effective implementation of educational standards.
