Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

REGIONAL OFFICE 1

The CHED Regional Office I distributed stipends to 716 Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) grantees on January 24, 2025 at Northern Christian College (NCC) in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

 

The said event, funded under the initiative of Hon. Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, reinforced the government’s commitment to making higher education accessible and equitable for deserving students.

 

The Commission released a total amount of ₱5,370,000.00, in the said institution for Data Center College of the Philippines and NCC TDP grantees with each of them receiving ₱7,500 per semester.

 

The said stipends covered the 2nd Semester of SY 2023-2024, enabling students to focus on their academic endeavors without the financial burden.

 

Dr. Lucris Carina Agnir-Paraan, President of Northern Christian College, extended a warm welcome to the grantees and to the staff from the Office of Hon. Marcos.

 

She emphasized the pivotal role of education in shaping their future and contributing to nation-building.