Paper Title
Internationalization of Philippine Higher Education and the ASEAN Integration

Abstract
This is a preliminary study on the internationalization policy of higher education in the Philippines. In light of ASEAN integration and globalization, this paper will shed light on the programs, projects and perspectives of Philippine universities vis-à-vis the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s directions on this phenomenon. This paper historicizes the policies and memoranda from CHED with regards to internationalization of higher education. It highlights the basic principles and definitions that the Commission follow in directing the efforts of Philippine higher education institutions in internationalization in terms of research, instruction and community engagement. Index Terms - ASEAN Integration, Higher Education, Internationalization, Philippines