On May 8, 2025, Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chairperson of the Commission of Higher Education (CHED), visited GRIPS and met with President Hiroko Ota, Vice President Hirofumi Takada, Vice President Yoko Kijima.

(From left) Prof. Emer. Yokomichi, Mr. Felizardo R. Colambo, Vice President Takada, Prof. Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, President Ota, Vice President Kijima, Dr. Jose V. Camacho Jr., Assoc. Prof. Roderick Bugador, Mr. Atty. Ryan L. Estevez, Ms. Charito S. De Vera