CHED approves 7 MMSU programs for Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL)
By Jareason Fabre
Students from anywhere in the Philippines, and eventually around the world, may soon earn a degree at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) without setting foot on campus after the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved 1 academic program and six degree programs that will be offered through Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL), based on the General Authority (GA) released on July 20.
The 1st Indorsement from CHED Regional Office I, Director Cherrie Melania Ancheta-Diego, issued on July 2, informed MMSU President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr. that the university had been granted authority to offer several academic programs through CEB Resolution No. 224. These programs include the Doctor of Education, Master of Arts in Education major in Language and Literature, Master of Arts in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Language and Literature, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, and Professional Education through Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL).
On July 20, CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis granted official approval for MMSU to start offering these programs.
ODeL Chief Regie Boy Fabro said the approval opens new opportunities for learners who cannot attend classes on campus because of work, distance, or other circumstances.
"This approval allows MMSU to reach learners wherever they are. Through ODeL, we can deliver quality education beyond the walls of the university while ensuring that our academic standards remain the same," Dr. Fabro said.
Dr. Fabro added that the university will immediately begin preparations for the rollout of the programs, including strengthening the MMSU Virtual Learning Environment (MVLE), developing online instructional materials, and training faculty members for online teaching. The university targets to open enrollment for the approved programs in the next academic year.
President Manzano said the CHED approval is a major step toward the university's vision of becoming a borderless institution through its MMSU Online initiative.
"This is about making quality education accessible to every Filipino, especially those in geographically isolated communities. Through MMSU Online, we are building the foundation for our long-term goal of establishing the MMSU Open University while expanding opportunities for more learners to study at MMSU," President Manzano said.
Dr. Manzano added that the university has continued to invest in digital infrastructure and locally developed instructional materials to ensure that students receive quality learning experiences regardless of location.
The University President expressed hope that more MMSU academic programs will eventually be offered through ODeL, enabling the university to serve more learners and respond to the changing needs of higher education.
Jul, 24, 2026 01:19:pm
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