“Magsipag kayo at mag-aral kayong mabuti,” PBBM tells presidential scholars
April 30, 2026
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged beneficiaries of the barangay scholarship program to take their studies seriously and complete their education.
The President met with 690 student-beneficiaries identified by their respective barangays at theTacloban City Convention Center.
“Ang sinabi ko lang sa ating mga estudyante, pakinabangan ninyo itong scholarship na binibigay namin sa iyo. Mag-aral kayong mabuti,” President Marcos said during his visit to Tacloban City.
“At kagaya ng sinabi ko doon sa mga estudyante doon sa labas na nag-orientation…magsipag kayo at mag-aral kayong mabuti, makapagtapos kayo dahil ang edukasyon ay ang tanging isang kayamanan na napupunta sa atin bilang estudyante…na kahit anong mangyari, hindi maaaring mawala, hindi maaaring agawin, hindi maaaring nakawin sa inyo,” the President said.
“Habang-buhay nasa sa inyo ‘yan, habang-buhay magagamit ninyo ‘yan para tulungan ng inyong pamilya, para tulungan ang inyong komunidad,” President Marcos added.
Under the program, each barangay nationwide receives PhP200,000 in funding, with half allocated to support scholars, particularly those in their final year of college.
At least five students per barangay are prioritized for financial assistance to ensure they complete their degrees.
The initiative aims to address the country’s 39 percent college attrition rate, often caused by financial difficulties during the final year of schooling.
The President also emphasized the importance of cooperation between the national and local governments in implementing education and infrastructure programs.
The Chief Executive noted that school building construction has been accelerated by tapping local government units to complement the efforts of the Department of Education.
“Basta kaya ng lokal, ang lokal na ang magpapatayo ng school building … mapaparami at mapapabilis ang pagtayo ng silid-aralan dahil nga kasama na natin ang local government,” President Marcos said.
The President said the scholarship program would be expanded if it proves successful and properly implemented.
“If this becomes a success…asahan ninyo ang next budget dadagdagan natin sa susunod na taon,” President Marcos said.
The President reiterated that the government’s goal is to ensure faster and more responsive delivery of services, particularly for students in need.
The program is expected to benefit more than 200,000 scholars nationwide once fully implemented. | PND