HB 2583

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

An Act Establishing the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would give a ₱20,000 yearly scholarship to the top 1 % of students in every college or department, with the money covering tuition, fees, books and supplies.

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Author · Representative

Ryan Recto
RepresentativeBatangas, 6th District
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HB02583 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch