The government launched the Bagong Pilipinas Merit-Based Scholarship Program (BPMSP) to help top graduates from low- to middle-income families enroll in priority degree and technical-vocational courses, fulfilling President Marcos’ pledge to expand access to quality higher education for all Filipinos.
The program, a joint initiative of CHED, DepEd, and TESDA, will support 20,000 scholars with stipends, tuition subsidies, and allowances, prioritizing sectors such as health care, engineering, digital technology, and agriculture.
Alongside BPMSP, the administration introduced Project PEPA to bring education opportunities directly to 4Ps families and CHED-TANAW, a national platform providing transparent higher education data.
The launch also included the mass oath-taking of 789 newly promoted public school teachers under DepEd’s Expanded Career Progression system, recognizing teaching excellence and providing clear career advancement paths.
These initiatives reflect the government’s comprehensive approach to expanding access, strengthening institutions, and ensuring value in education investments.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 25, 2026
