PHThe Philippine Daily Inquirer reports that 2,320 graduating college students in Bukidnon will receive a total of P46.4 million in financial assistance through the Office of the President's 'finisher fund.' Each student is eligible for P20,000 to cover tuition balances, transportation, learning materials, and other educational expenses. The initiative was announced by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, who stated that the funding aims to support students facing financial challenges during their final year of college. The program is part of a larger national effort to aid over 200,000 graduates from more than 42,000 barangays. The funds are distributed through a system where each barangay receives P100,000 to allocate to five selected students.
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