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Cebu News

Building the future, one graduate at a time

The Freeman
August 15, 2026 | 9:45am

CEBU, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted expanded education support programs aimed at helping more Filipino students finish college and build better futures. From barangay scholarships and merit-based grants to free higher education, the initiatives seek to make quality education more accessible to students across the country.

 

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