MANILA, Philippines - In anticipation of the new academic year, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV filed Senate Bill No. 637 or the Comprehensive Student Loan Program to allow students to get special financial assistance.
“This bill is intended to fulfil the commitment and resolve of the State, as enshrined in the Constitution, to pursue the democratization of educational opportunities for every deserving citizen and promote social and economic development for every Filipino family,†Trillanes said.
Despite the government’s efforts to provide quality and accessible education, the senator noted that a number of capable students are unable to pursue their college degrees because of financial constraints.
There are existing government scholarship programs for these students but, due to their limited scope and coverage, the results are still far from the government’s aim.