The FEU Public Policy Center (FPPC) successfully conducted another forum on the College Experience Survey (CES) last 27 February 2025 with partners and stakeholders. The event was held at the Far Eastern University (FEU) – Manila Campus and attended by officials and educators from different higher education institutions.
The CES seeks to evaluate the impact of the country’s tertiary education system on student development. As a longstanding initiative with over 37,910 student responses, it provides crucial insights into traits, opinions, school satisfaction, career motivation, and other key aspects of student life.
Dr. Michael Alba — FPPC President and former FEU President — led the presentation of key insights from the CES. He was joined by data analyst Isabella Choa and research coordinator Kier Ballar of the FPPC. The findings they discussed focused on the civic engagement of college students, particularly on their perspectives on active citizenship and various social issues.
Esteemed members of the media and the academe shared invaluable thoughts on the data presented. The panel was composed of veteran journalist Vergel Santos, Rappler MovePH Community Engagement Specialist MJ Catequista, Baliuag University President Dr. Patricia Lagunda, and Antipolo Institute of Technology OIC President Dr. Aileen Diansuy.
Christmer Ordanes, President of FEU Central Student Organization (FEU CSO), delivered the response to the findings on behalf of the student sector.
FPPC Executive Director Julia Andrea Abad highlighted the importance of the CES in influencing policies and programs in higher education institutions across the country through evidence-informed and student-centered approaches in order to ensure positive results for the benefit of all stakeholders.
The CES is supported by The Asia Foundation, represented by Ching Jorge during the forum. Through this partnership, the FPPC aims to implement the program to enhance our understanding of civic engagement among Filipino youth and the broader impacts of higher education. By widening the respondent base, the CES will be able to build a more comprehensive database and facilitate the broader dissemination of findings, which shall foster dialogue and collaboration in advancing civic education and youth participation in democratic governance.
