110,508 students benefit from Muntinlupa scholarship program
Students from the Muntinlupa Science High School getting their scholarship allowance (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
A total of 110,508 students are now beneficiaries of the Muntinlupa City government’s scholarship program, Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced.
He said the city’s guiding principle is that “no child should be left behind,” noting that the program continues to expand alongside the annual Free Back to School Package.
“Bukod sa taun-taong Libreng Balik Eskwela Package para maging handa ang mga estudyante sa school, patuloy pang pinalalawak ang scholarship program para mas marami ang makinabang (So aside from the annual Free Back to School Package to get students ready for school, the scholarship program is continuously expanding so that more people can benefit),” Biazon said.
He added that the number of scholars is more than twice the maximum capacity of the Philippine Arena, regarded as the largest indoor arena in the world.
This year, the city government allotted P600 million for scholarships covering learners from Grade 1 to post graduate levels.
Programs include the High School and Elementary Learners Assistance Program (HELP), PLMun Educational Assistance Program, Financial Assistance for Students with Special Needs, and the Excellence Scholarship.
Biazon emphasized that under his 7K Agenda, knowledge ranks among the top three priorities, along with health and livelihood.