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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Mayor Isko turns over P62.5-M subsidy to PLM

Mayor Isko turns over P62.5-M subsidy to PLM

Published Jun 9, 2026 01:47 pm
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Tuesday, June 9, turned over a P62.5-million subsidy check to the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), covering the university’s second-quarter funding for 2026.
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso hands over a P62.5-million subsidy check to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) President Atty. Domingo “Sonny” Reyes Jr. during a turnover ceremony on June 9. The subsidy covers PLM’s second-quarter funding for 2026 and forms part of the city government’s efforts to strengthen support for public education and healthcare training programs. (Photo courtesy of Manila PIO)
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso hands over a P62.5-million subsidy check to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) President Atty. Domingo “Sonny” Reyes Jr. during a turnover ceremony on June 9. The subsidy covers PLM’s second-quarter funding for 2026 and forms part of the city government’s efforts to strengthen support for public education and healthcare training programs. (Photo courtesy of Manila PIO)
PLM President Atty. Domingo “Sonny” Reyes Jr. received the check during a turnover ceremony held at City Hall.
The subsidy forms part of the city government’s ongoing efforts to restore regular and adequate financial support for the city government-run university, which had previously raised concerns about funding shortages due to delayed and incomplete subsidy releases.
Before Domagoso’s first term as mayor, PLM received an annual subsidy of P250 million.
The amount was later increased to P360 million under his administration, then reduced to P210 million during the previous city government’s term.
The Manila City government has committed to restoring and further increasing financial assistance to PLM as part of its long-term plan to strengthen public higher education and expand the university’s capacity to train healthcare professionals.
In February, the city government broke ground for the PLM College of Allied Health Sciences Building within the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center complex.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. supports the project and aims to enhance hospital-based training for future doctors, nurses, and allied health workers.
Domagoso said the new facility is expected to significantly increase PLM’s capacity to accommodate students in health-related programs, expanding annual enrollment from about 300 to as many as 5,000 students.
PLM has consistently posted strong performances in licensure examinations, with its College of Medicine ranked among the country’s top-performing medical schools. 
Its Nursing and Physical Therapy programs have likewise recorded near-perfect and perfect passing rates, producing numerous topnotchers in national board examinations.
The city government said continued investments in PLM form part of Manila’s broader commitment to improving access to quality education and producing skilled professionals for public service.

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