MANILA — Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for an inquiry into the alleged sale of diplomas to foreign students in Cagayan for P2 million.
“While we encourage students from other countries to study in our colleges and universities, we cannot overlook the selling of degrees or diplomas that should be earned through hard work,” Gatchalian stated.
“We need to hold accountable anyone found involved in the sale of diplomas. This is not the quality education we advocate for in the country,” he added.
In Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1007, the senator aims to verify the allegations. University of the Philippines professor Chester Cabalza, founding president of the think tank International Development and Security Cooperation, reported that some of these students do not attend classes.
Earlier, Gatchalian urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to investigate the matter. CHED has requested Cabalza to formalize a complaint before starting an investigation.
CHED has not received any complaints regarding violations by any higher education institution in Cagayan.
(el Amigo/MNM)
