Politics · Philippines Bureau
Bukidnon graduates to receive P46.4M completion assistance fund
More than 2,300 college students graduating in Bukidnon will receive financial support from the Office of the President as part of efforts to help them complete their studies. Each scholar is set to benefit from P20,000 in assistance under the OP's Socio-Civic Projects initiative.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Approximately 2,320 graduating college students in Bukidnon province will receive a combined P46.4 million in financial assistance from the Office of the President, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto announced Tuesday.
The program, described by Malacañang as a "finisher fund," aims to provide direct financial support to students during their final academic year. Each beneficiary will receive P20,000 in aid distributed through the OP's Socio-Civic Projects portfolio.
The assistance initiative reflects ongoing government efforts to reduce financial barriers to higher education completion in provincial areas. The fund allocation addresses the economic challenges faced by graduating students in Bukidnon as they approach the final stages of their college coursework.
The announcement comes as educational institutions across the country continue to manage enrollment and completion rates. Officials have emphasized that such support mechanisms are designed to ensure more students can successfully complete their tertiary education without interruption due to financial constraints.
No additional details regarding the distribution timeline or eligibility criteria were provided in the executive secretary's statement.