HB 2698

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 proposal creates a merit‑based scholarship for top senior‑high graduates from modest‑income families, covering tuition, a living stipend and book/Internet allowances, and requires scholars to work for the government after graduation.

EducationLabor and Employment

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Author · Representative

Ferdinand Marcos
RepresentativeIlocos Norte, 1st District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 1954· Filed Mar 9, 2026
Presidential Merit Scholarship Program Act
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SB 2028· Filed Apr 7, 2026
Presidential Merit Scholarship Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo
HB 5229· Filed Oct 7, 2025
An Act Establishing the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB08477Rep. Agatha "Agay" Cruz
HB 5980· Filed Nov 17, 2025
An Act Establishing the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB08477Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3
HB 5686· Filed Oct 27, 2025
An Act Establishing the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB08477Rep. Eric L. Olivarez

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