Tag: Scholarships

  • NCMF Seeks Stronger Ties and Scholarships with Indonesia

    The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is forging deeper connections with Indonesian government bodies to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on Madrasah scholarships and Halal product certification. This initiative aims to provide significant benefits to Muslim Filipinos, particularly the younger generation, through educational opportunities in Indonesia. NCMF Secretary Sabuddin Abdurahim highlighted the importance of these…

  • Philippines and Malaysia Deepen Educational Ties, Eye Scholarships

    In a significant move to enhance educational collaboration, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified its partnership with Malaysia. On January 21, 2025, Education Secretary Sonny Angara convened with Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino in Makati City to discuss expanding educational opportunities and exploring scholarship programs for Filipino students. This meeting, highlighted…

  • Benguet State University to Boost Rural Healthcare with New Medical Program

    Benguet State University (BSU) is set to enhance healthcare in the Cordillera region by launching its College of Medicine, which will begin accepting students in the first semester of the 2025-26 academic year. BSU President Dr. Kenneth Laruan announced that the program will start with an initial intake of 50 students, with 13 slots reserved…

  • Antique’s Local Governments Encouraged to Support 4Ps Graduates

    In Antique, local government units (LGUs) are being encouraged to focus on providing social services to households that have graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Jeffrey Gabucay, the Antique Pantawid Provincial Link, highlighted that 1,770 households completed the program in 2024 and were officially handed over to their respective LGUs during the 4Ps…

  • Senator Legarda Advocates for Robust Support System for Pardoned OFWs from UAE

    Senator Loren Legarda has called for a comprehensive support system for the 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) recently pardoned by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Speaking on January 8, 2024, Legarda emphasized the importance of reintegration programs to help these workers rebuild their lives upon returning to the Philippines. She highlighted the…

  • Senator Legarda Advocates for Robust Reintegration Programs for Pardoned OFWs from UAE

    Senator Loren Legarda has called for comprehensive support and reintegration programs for the 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently pardoned in the United Arab Emirates. Speaking on January 8, 2024, Legarda emphasized the importance of equipping these workers with the necessary skills and livelihood opportunities to help them reintegrate into society effectively upon…

  • Over 81,000 Individuals in Davao Region Gain from TESDA Scholarship Initiatives

    In Davao City, Melanie Domingo, the administrator of the Wangan National Agricultural School under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), shared that 81,668 residents of the Davao Region have reaped the benefits of TESDA-11’s scholarship programs since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took office. This was highlighted during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas…

  • President Marcos Jr. Vows Enhanced Cooperation with Host Countries to Safeguard OFWs

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, hosted the ‘Pamaskong Handog Para sa Pamilyang Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)’ at Malacañan Palace in Manila on December 17, 2024. This festive Christmas gathering was organized to celebrate and honor the contributions of OFWs and their families. During the event, President Marcos Jr. reaffirmed…

  • Ilocos Region Sees Surge in Technical and Vocational Graduates Through TESDA Scholarships

    In a significant boost to technical education, over 24,967 residents of the Ilocos Region have successfully completed their technical and vocational courses by December 16, 2024, thanks to scholarships provided by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This announcement was made by TESDA La Union Acting Director Crescencia Boac during the Kapihan sa…

  • Over 14,000 Tech-Voc Scholars in Central Visayas Receive National Certifications from TESDA

    In a significant boost to technical vocational education in Central Visayas, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-7) has successfully certified 14,518 scholars in various technical and vocational skills. This achievement was announced by Floro Ringco, the assistant regional director and Cebu provincial director of TESDA-7, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held…