Bill expanding coverage of tertiary education subsidy OK'd
MANILA - The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading the proposal seeking to expand the coverage of the tertiary education subsidy. With 200 affirmative votes, the chamber passed House Bill 10560, which seeks to amend Republic Act 10931, otherwise known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The bill aims to allow more underprivileged and academically competent students to study in private higher educational institutions (HEIs) and to benefit from the coverage of the tertiary education subsidy (TES) through the voucher system. The ...