CATBALOGAN CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through Samar Colleges, Inc. (SC), successfully released a total of ₱7.1 million in cash subsidies for the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) and Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) on July 6-7, 2026, and July 15-17, 2026, respectively, at the SC New Building (Lobby) Ground Floor.

The total subsidy released for TDP beneficiaries amounted to ₱862,500 for the second semester of 2024-2025 (batches 5.1 and 3), and a total of ₱1,267,500 for the first semester of 2025-2026 (batch 3). Subsequently, the CHED also released a total of ₱5,062,500 to TES grantees for the first semester of 2025-2026 (ongoing grantees).

For this round of the release, a total of 220 grantees (BSIT-12, BSCrim-122, BSBA-21, BEED-31, and BSED-34) were able to receive the ₱7,500-TDP-subsidy per student, while 375 grantees (BSIT-32, BSCrim-157, BSBA-78, BEED-45, and BSED-63) received the amount of ₱13,500-TES per student.

The release was facilitated by SC’s Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) through the Scholarship Programs Coordinator, Ms. Cherry Angelie Florentino and OSAS Administrative Staff, Ms. Alaiza Mae Babayson.

As the financial assistance reaches SC grantees, it not only eases the burden of educational expenses but also empowers students to pursue their academic goals with greater confidence, reaffirming the shared commitment of CHED and SC to student success through accessible education.