Seven months since Republic Act 10931 was signed by President Duterte, still no Implementing Rules and Regulations.
State colleges, universities, collecting tuition, other fees despite Free Education Act
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A lot and yet, not much
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective During the first sixteen months of the Duterte administration, a lot has happened. The battle for the once bustling Islamic City of Marawi that lasted five long months, beginning May 23, 1017 and ended the last week of October, reduced the city to ruins. Buildings, properties, and businesses were destroyed;…
Makabayan solons push for inclusion of budget for free college education for 2018
Progressive lawmakers want to realign funds for infrastructure, military and debt service.
‘Historic victory’ | Youth groups call for vigilance as Duterte signs free college education law
This is proof that free education for all is possible and just,”
UP student leaders unite, call for free education
“We showed it is possible for iskolars ng bayan to unite.”
‘Tactical victory’ | Youth groups hail UP-Diliman decision to halt tuition collection
“We call on iskolars ng bayan to not let up the pressure on the UP administration lest it retracts this decision to stop tuition collection.”
Free Tuition Policy? | Student groups lambast UP’s fee collection
UP has been allocated P376 million to cover the tuition of all students, yet fee collection continues.
UP students condemn ‘sham’ free tuition policy
“Free tuition should be enjoyed by all.”
Socialized tuition | The UP experience
“It’s discouraging. It’s like scrounging for alms from an institution which should actually provide free education.”
‘Duterte’s free tuition policy is a lie’ – youth groups
“We call for the abrogation of neoliberal policies on education, which have turned even public schools into moneymaking ventures in collusion with the World Bank and other foreign entities.”