HB 6579

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 3, 2025

An Act Providing for a Monthly Stipend for Students in Higher Education Institutions Belonging to the Poorest Fifty Percent of Households, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The BAON Act would give eligible college students from the poorest half of Filipino households a monthly cash allowance of ₱3,000 to help cover food, transport, books, internet and rent, on top of existing tuition‑free programs.

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Author · Representative

Christopherson "Coco" M. YapReceipts →

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An Act Providing for a Monthly Stipend for Students in Higher Education Institutions Belonging to the Poorest Fifty Percent of Households, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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