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Following the opening of School Year 2026-2027, expanded feeding programs in public schools and child development centers (CDCs) will start rolling out this year as part of efforts to address malnutrition among Filipino learners, Senator Win Gatchalian said. The School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), which received P25.7 billion under the 2026 national budget, will now cover […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and Fifth District Board Member Rita Gatuslao led the distribution of educational assistance totaling P1.5 million to 201 Indigenous Peoples (IP) students from the municipalities of Isabela and Binalbagan, and the City of Himamaylan, during a ceremonial turnover held recently. Under the Educational Assistance for Indigenous Peoples’ Basic Education (EAIBE) […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2133, or the proposed Students’ Guidance Counseling Act, a measure seeking to strengthen school-based mental health programs and expand access to guidance and psychosocial support services for Filipino students nationwide. Research published by Cambridge University Press earlier revealed the alarming rise in depressive symptoms among Filipino youth, showing […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2048, or the “Boosted Technology Subsidy (BTS) for Students and Learners Act,” a measure aimed at expanding digital access and equipping Filipino students with the tools they need to succeed in a technology-driven learning environment. The proposed measure seeks to provide qualified beneficiaries enrolled in public schools, […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is eyeing the establishment of a free online-based counseling program in public schools to make anti-bullying and mental health support services easily accessible to students. Yamsuan said his proposed tele-counseling program under House Bill (HB) 5240 will further expand the scope of the newly implemented school-based mental health support and […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of ₱648.84 in cash assistance, benefits, and incentives covering students, city employees, health workers, and contract personnel during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall. Before detailing the releases, Domagoso expressed his gratitude to the city’s taxpayers and businesses for supporting the local government’s programs. […]
Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Maragondon, Cavite, visited the municipality to spearhead efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of senior high school and college students. During his visit, Go reaffirmed his commitment to advancing programs that directly benefit the poor and vulnerable sectors of society. In the relief efforts held at the municipal gym, […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing to include all Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) School-Based Feeding Program. Gatchalian’s office estimates that around P16 billion is needed to implement a 200-day feeding program for all learners in Kindergarten to Grade 1. “Around P16 billion is needed to implement a 200-day feeding […]
Senator Loren Legarda filed the National Student Allowance Program (NSAP) Act, a bill that seeks to provide a monthly allowance of ₱1,000 to every Filipino student from kindergarten to college. The Senate bill complements the bill filed in the House by her son, Congressman Leandro Legarda Leviste, reinforcing their shared commitment to accessible and inclusive […]
The Quezon City Government has become a leading choice for senior high school and college students for their on-the-job training (OJT), thanks to the Quezon City Internship Program launched in 2022. Since its inception, QCIP has attracted 1,950 student applicants, underscoring the city’s growing reputation as a dynamic training ground for future professionals. Quezon City […]