Marcos signs law prioritizing poorest students for college subsidies
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a new law in Manila, Philippines, prioritizing the country's poorest college and vocational students for government subsidies. This amendment aims to address past data showing aid increasingly benefiting wealthier applicants, striving for fairer educational opportunities.
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