Banga, Aklan – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted the Aklan State University (ASU) permit to operate a Review Center for Teacher Education Program with Permit Number 012, series of 2008 effective February 11, 2008.

The permit is in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994” and Executive Order No. 566, directing the CHED to regulate the establishment and operation of review centers and similar entities and pursuant to CHED En Banc Resolution No. 056-2008.

The Permit to Operate a Review Center is valid only for four (4) years and shall be subject to revocation if the University fails to operate in accordance with the CHED Memorandum Order No. 30, s. 2007 entitled “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment and Operation of Review Centers and Similar Entities in the Philippines pursuant to Executive Order No. 566.” Further, the Permit shall entitle the University to operate an off-campus center in any part of the country provided all the requirements under aforesaid CMO are fully complied with and after proper evaluation is made by the CHED Regional Office where the off-campus center is located.

According to Dr. Edna I. Gonzales, Dean of the ASU-College of Teacher Education, the schedule of review for the Licensure Examination for Teachers are as follows: May 5-30, 2008 from Monday to Friday and June to August every Saturday. Pre-board exam will be on August 9, 2008. Application starts March 10 to April 28, 2008. For more details please contact the Office of the Dean at telephone no. (036) 267-6813.