CHED RO1 distributes UniFAST TDP stipends at Lab for All in Pangasinan
As part of its commitment to provide educational assistance to students, CHED ROI distributed stipends to 44 Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) grantees from the University of Pangasinan during the Lab For All event in Bayambang, Pangasinan on February 6, 2025.
Each beneficiary received ₱7,500, covering the 2nd Semester of SY 2023-2024.
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the contributions of various national government agencies (NGAs) to the Lab For All initiative and provided a breakdown of the ₱682,910,746.99 allocation intended for the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE), emphasizing CHED’s role in expanding educational opportunities.
CHED Chairperson J. Prospero E. De Vera III shared updates on CHED’s participation and support for Lab For All activities nationwide, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to accessible and inclusive education through financial aid programs like TDP and TES under UniFAST.
Atty. Ryan L. Estevez, UniFAST Executive Director, graced the said event and provided his support in facilitating the grant distribution process, ensuring that beneficiaries received their financial assistance smoothly.
Furthermore, Atty. Estevez and Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHEDRO I, engaged with the students, learning about their personal journeys and the transformative impact of the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) in their lives.
