CHED Launches PBBM-GABAY Scholarship Caravan in Cebu to Boost Higher Education Access
CHED rolls out Visayas leg of PBBM-GABAY scholarship caravan in Cebu
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched the Visayas leg of its PBBM-GABAY scholarship caravan in Cebu City, Philippines, on April 30. This initiative aims to expand access to government-funded higher education scholarships for financially challenged students and returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), promoting educational opportunities across the region.
- 01The PBBM-GABAY caravan aims to enhance access to government-funded higher education scholarships.
- 02It targets financially challenged students and returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) seeking to continue their education.
- 03The initiative is part of CHED's broader implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.
- 04Returning OFWs can benefit from the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).
- 05The caravan also addresses concerns over delayed allowances for scholarship recipients.
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On April 30, 2023, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched the Visayas leg of its PBBM-GABAY caravan in Cebu City, Philippines. This initiative aims to expand access to government-funded higher education scholarships, particularly for financially challenged students and returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The event serves as a one-stop application hub for various scholarship programs, including the Tertiary Education Subsidy and the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program. CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach among government agencies to enhance educational access. The caravan is also a key component of the implementation of Republic Act 10931, which aims to provide free tertiary education through subsidies and student loan programs. A significant focus of the event was on supporting returning OFWs, especially those affected by conflicts abroad, through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). This allows them to have their skills recognized and accredited towards a college degree. The caravan not only facilitates scholarship applications but also addresses concerns regarding delayed allowances for students, ensuring that financial support is accessible and timely.
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The PBBM-GABAY caravan brings educational opportunities closer to students in Cebu City, potentially enabling them to pursue higher education without financial burdens.
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