a Republic of the Philippines IS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT y= COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION MEMORANDUM FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRPERSON To PRESIDENTS AND HEADS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ATTENTION CHED REGIONAL OFFICE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS-IN-CHARGE SUBJECT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV.E OF CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO) NO. 09, SERIES OF 2022 ON LOCAL OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES DATE E 16 JANUARY 2023, ‘The Commission is furnishing your office with a copy of the CMO No. 01_, series of 2023, relative to the amendment to Article IV.E of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 09, series of 2022 on Local Off-Campus Activities, Attached is a copy of the said guidelines which may also be downloaded through the Issuances section of the official website of + the Commission at hitos.W/ched gov phvissuances/. For information, guidance, and wide dissemination to all of our stakeholders { SSION ON HIG! 10N J.PROSHERO E. DEVERA III, DPA | ee a Chairman' eS REGIONAL OFFICE I February 17, 2023 Public and Private Higher Education Institutions Including satellite campuses Region 1 Cay ot San Fesnar.do, La Une | 20 FEB 2623 For reference / information, guidance and STRICT Released | COMPLIANCE ofall concemed, please ih ' a En Sa DANILO. BOSE, Pho OIC-Director IV 01/2023-00715 _ Higher Eaucation Development Center Bulging. CP. Garcia Ave., UP Gampus, Dilman, Guezor City, Philippines: Website: wwwchedaovoh Tel. Nos.: 481-1177, 385-4991, 441-1169, 441-1149, 441-1170, 441-1216, 300-5296 aa? 1220 441-1228, 988-0002, 441-0750, 441-1254, 441-1235, 441-1255, 441-8910, 441-1171. 382.1671 TO: PRESIDENTS / SCHOOL HEADS | ca Republic of the Philippines = OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER No. 4 Series of 2023 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV.E OF CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 09, SERIES OF 2022 ON LOCAL OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Pursuant to CEB Resolution No. 003-2023, Article IVE. of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 09, series of 2022, or the “Updated Guidelines on the Implementation of Face-to-face Classes to Prevent and Mitigate COVID-19 Infections in Higher Education” is hereby amended to provide as follows: Xxx “IV. GENERAL GUIDELINES E. Local Off-Campus Activities Local off-campus activities including but not limited to educational tours, degree program-relevant events, field study, mission-based activities, ‘seminars/conferences, community outreach | programs, performances, competitions, are allowed subject to compliance of HEIs with the provisions of CMO No. 63, series of 2017 otherwise known as the Policies and Guidelines for Local Off-campus Activities. Other activities undertaken outside HEI premises and not covered under MO No. 63 s. 2017 such as intemship, practicum, and on-the-job training are allowed subject to compliance of HEIs with separate and existing CHED guidelines for the program concerned. The HEls are encouraged to coordinate with their partner institutions to allow unvaccinated students to participate in off-campus activities.” 20% All other provisions of CMO No. 09, series of 2022 that are not affected by this amendment shall remain valid and enforceable. Issued orP€D+ 16 2023 Quezon city, Philippines. J. PROSPERO E. DE VERA Ill, DPA Chairman, ‘Commission on Higher Education Higher Education Development Genter Bulding, C P. Garcia Ave., UP Cempus, Diiman, Quezon Gy Bh ippines Website: www.ched.govh Tel. Nos.: 441-1177, 985-4391, 441-1169, 441-1149, 441-1170, 441-1216, 392-5200, 441-1220 441-1228, 988-0002, 441-0750, 441-1254, 441-1235, 441-1255, 441-8910, 441-1171, 352-1871