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‘SMART BACKPACK’ WINS QC STUDENT STARTUP CONTEST

A “smart backpack” system startup idea that revolutionizes maternal healthcare systems and empowers rural women and healthcare workers was named the best among this year’s StartUp QC Student Competition finalists, clinching the P100,000 grand prize. The Quezon City Government awarded a total of 27 outstanding student teams (out of 39 finalists) that have submitted their […]

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LACSON GIVES AID TO 200 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL STUDENTS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson turned over educational assistance worth a total of P600,000 to 200 scholars of the Catholic Ming Yuan College (CMYC) in Brgy. Blumentritt, Municipality of Murcia. CMYC Board of Trustees Chairman Alfredo Barcelona, CMYC Administrator Fr. Yongxing Cui, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mariam Castel, and Negros Occ. Scholarship Program Head […]

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MALASAKIT TEAM AIDS MALABON TESDA STUDENTS

Senator Bong Go has dispatched his Malasakit Team to assist the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) students during the TESDA Orientation held in Malabon City recently. “As TESDA students, remember that the skills and knowledge you have acquired here will be your foundation for success in your chosen field,” Go said in a […]

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FRASCO GIVES LAGUNA STUDENTS EDUCATION AID

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco handed out educational assistance to Pagsanjan, Cavinti, and Lumban (PaCaLum) recipients as part of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gives initiative recently at the Pagsanjan Town Plaza, Pagsanjan, Laguna. Highlighting her advocacy for education, Frasco shared about her stint as the Mayor of Liloan, Cebu, where […]

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AGUSAN DEL NORTE FARMERS, STUDENTS GET HOUSE AID

A total of 7,000 qualified residents of Agusan del Norte, consisting of farmers, students and small entrepreneurs, received cash aid and various other forms of assistance recently from programs conceived, formulated and supported by Speaker Martin Romualdez and the House of Representatives upon instruction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to help struggling sectors cope with […]

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BUSINESS IDEAS CONTEST FOR QC STUDENTS LAUNCHED

After two successful cohorts, the Quezon City Government is expanding its StartUp QC Program to launch a competition for students this 2024. The program aims to develop the innovative business ideas of the youth through financial grants and mentorship sessions. “Through this competition, we can develop the potential and skills of our students and help […]

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CHED LAUNCHES PAROL-MAKING CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

The Office of the President (OP) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) invite students from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) across the country to join this year’s “Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin” national parol-making contest. Interested groups, composed of a maximum of four students, who wish to participate in the competition should submit one original […]

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QC GOV’T URGES STUDENTS TO BECOME ENTREPRENEURS

The Quezon City Government has launched a StartUp QC Business Plan Competition for students to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. “Through the Startup QC Business Plan Competition, our aim is to foster an innovative culture among our youth, enable them to broaden their perspectives, and open up opportunities for them to reach their full potential. I am confident […]

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BONG GO TO STUDENTS: SEE EDUCATION AS INVESTMENT

Recognizing the crucial role that quality education plays in the development of individuals and society as a whole, Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his commitment to improving the country’s education sector. In an interview after personally aiding poor families in Pili, Camarines Sur recently, Go encouraged the youth to strive for academic excellence, as they are […]

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QC GOV’T LAUNCHES MINECRAFT CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

As part of the whole-of-city approach to create a sustainable future for all, the Quezon City Government has partnered with C40 Cities and Minecraft Education to launch a Minecraft Education Challenge for QC-based schools and students. The QC Minecraft Challenge was initiated by the QC Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD) as part of […]