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Marikina LGU to cover all graduation expenses for students

Published Mar 31, 2026 08:43 pm
As this year’s graduation season comes amid rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of basic goods, the local government of Marikina will cover all graduation expenses for around 8,000 graduating students to help ease the burden on families.
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro takes a selfie with a parent and a graduating student during the city’s graduation celebrations. (Photo from Mayor Maan Teodoro)
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro takes a selfie with a parent and a graduating student during the city’s graduation celebrations. (Photo from Mayor Maan Teodoro)
The initiative covers all graduating students from Grade 6 and senior high school in public schools in the city.
On Tuesday, March 31, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro emphasized the importance of making this milestone meaningful while ensuring a stress-free experience for students and their families.
“Bilang nanay, alam ko kung gaano ka-special ang araw na ito, hindi lang para sa mga bata, kundi para sa buong pamilya (As a mother, I know how special this day is, not just for the children but for the entire family),” she said.
“Kaya sa Marikina, sinisigurado natin na ang tagumpay ng bawat estudyante ay hindi dagdag gastos sa mga magulang (That is why in Marikina, we ensure that the success of every student does not become an additional financial burden for their parents),” she added.
Teodoro said that the local government will provide free togas, graduation pictures, a stage, lights and sound system, and snacks for graduating students and their families.
“Para sa araw na ito, ang focus lang ay mag-celebrate. Walang iniisip na gastos, puro saya lang kasama ang pamilya. Simpleng alaga, pero malaking ginhawa. Congratulations, graduates! (For today, the focus is simply on celebrating. No worries about expenses, just pure joy with the family. Simple care, but a big relief. Congratulations to all the graduates)," the mayor stated.
She also committed to providing a free laptop for the top graduating student and free tablets for the second and third top students.
Meanwhile, in light of rising fuel costs, the local government earlier received praise from transport workers for ensuring an organized and efficient distribution of fuel subsidies.
More than 9,000 public utility vehicle drivers, consisting of motorcycle taxi, delivery service, and jeepney drivers, received P5,000 in cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development amid rising fuel prices.
Beneficiaries thanked Mayor Teodoro and 1st District Rep. Marcy Teodoro, not only for the smooth process implemented by the local government but also the added support provided during the distribution, including free meals, snacks, coffee, and water, as well as grocery packs for PUV drivers.

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