Higher Education Institutions (HEls) in the National Capital Region (NCR) are increasingly expected to fulfill not only educational excellence but also social responsibility, ethical leadership, and foster collaborative cultures. This study evaluated the state of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, organizational decision-making, and team cohesion across selected NCR HEIs, focusing on perceptions from administrators, academic, and non-academic personnel. The CSR aspects assessed included environmental sustainability, community engagement, ethical labor practices, diversity, equity, inclusion, educational advancement, and health and wellness. Organizational decision-making was examined through problem-solving, strategic engagement, communication, data-driven practices, and conflict resolution. Team cohesion analysis considered shared goals, interpersonal relationships, mutual trust, conflict management, and leadership influence. Data from 549 participants across six HEIs were gathered via validated surveys, employing descriptive and inferential statistics to identify patterns, differences, and relationships among variables. Results revealed that administrators consistently rated CSR initiatives, decision-making competency, and team cohesion as highly evident, whereas academic and non-academic personnel rated these components as evident, with no significant differences across groups. Strong, significant correlations emerged linking CSR, decision-making, and team cohesion, with both CSR and decision-making significantly predicting team cohesion, collectively explaining over 61% of its variance. Challenges identified included limited funding and institutional support for CSR, urgency and data gaps in decision-making, and issues sustaining morale and managing interpersonal conflict within teams. In response, the LAKAS HEIS Strategic Plan was formulated to address these deficiencies through leadership development, CSR integration, stakeholder involvement, and team-building initiatives-aligning with national policies and educational goals. Stakeholders affirmed the plan\'s suitability, acceptability, and feasibility, emphasizing its potential to strengthen HEIs\' responsiveness, ethical governance, and collaborative work culture. Overall, the study highlights the interdependence of CSR, ethical decision-making, and cohesive teamwork as critical drivers for HEI effectiveness and sustainability amid evolving institutional demands.