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Surigao Del Norte Boosts Scholar Allowances To PHP5 Thousand Each

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The Surigao del Norte provincial government disbursed PHP11.6 million in educational allowances to 2,326 scholars on Thursday, marking a significant increase in student support for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers led the distribution at the provincial capitol in Surigao City, where each scholar received PHP5,000 for the second semester —a 67 percent increase from the previous PHP3,000 allocation.

“This enhanced support will help our students acquire better learning materials and reduce financial stress,” he said.

Recipients included John Andres Penados, an environmental science major at Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU), who noted that the allowance would help him focus on his studies.

“This assistance is really a big help for me to continue my college education,” he said.

For education student Claudette Plaza from SNSU Malimono campus, the the increased funding demonstrates the province’s commitment to academic success.

The scholarship program, funded through the provincial education budget, prioritizes students from low-income families pursuing degrees in priority fields including education, environmental science, and technical-vocational courses. (PNA)