Marcos distributes scholarships, rice aid in Negros

Marcos distributes scholarships, rice aid in Negros

President Marcos yesterday visited Negros Oriental to continue the implementation of government programs aimed at supporting scholars and local projects as well as address hunger.

Marcos distributes rice, cash assistance in Negros Oriental

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the distribution of rice and cash assistance in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

PBBM raises need to bring government assistance closer to communities

MANILA, Philippines  — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the "Bawat Bayan Makikinabang" (Every Town Will Benefit) initiative in Negros Oriental to bring government assistance closer to communities and strengthen food security, education, and service delivery to families in need.​"We are here to monitor and see what is happening with our program, 'Bawat Bayan na Makikinabang (BBM),'" the President said in Filipino.​He reaffirmed the ad…

PBBM to expand scholarships, education aid nationwide

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency August 17, 2026 MANILA – Executive Secretary Ralph Recto assured students that the Marcos administration will continue to expand scholarships and educational assistance […] The post PBBM to expand scholarships, education aid nationwide appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

RECTO: EDUCATION CAN CHANGE LIVES OF FAMILIES

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto turned to family history as he urged a hundred Presidential Scholars in Dumaguete City to persevere in their studies, telling them that education can change not only one life, but the course of an entire family. Speaking before the scholars, Recto recalled the story of his grandfather, the late statesman Claro M. Recto, who grew up at a time when students had fewer opportunities and schools lacked even basic facil…

Marcos distributes aid to Negros Oriental scholars, vulnerable families

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of financial assistance to student scholars and rice aid to local residents at the Talay Gymnasium in Dumaguete City on Monday, August 17, underscoring his administration’s commitment to bringing government assistance closer to communities. Marcos y handed over P20,000 in financial assistance to each of 15 student representatives […]