When The Sunday Times Magazine first interviewed Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero “Popoy” de Vera 3rd in 2019, the articulate and impassioned professor-turned-public servant happily shared how he made history by heading the first commission to openly support and implement Republic Act 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education.
Adapting to the new normal — CHED Chairman J. Prospero ‘Popoy’ de Vera 3rd is busier than ever to make sure that students and faculties of universities and colleges are well taken care of during the pandemic. COVER AND INSIDE PHOTO COURTESY OF CHED