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December 4, 2025 || The Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) awarded educational assistance to college students under the 2024 Supplemental Transitional Developmental Impact Fund. The initiative, led by Deputy Speaker Atty. Ishak V. Mastura, L.L.M, aims to support learners in sustaining their academic pursuits.
A total of 175 second-year students from Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy (SKIA) received their cheques, each amounting to โฑ60,000. The distribution was formally led by Ms. Nurhaynee S. Noor of MBHTEโBARMM.
The program opened with a welcome message from SKIA President and Founder, Atty. Datu Michael O. Mastura who encouraged students and parents to use the financial assistance responsibly. He emphasized that the grant should be allocated toward educational needs such as books, uniforms, and other essential academic materials.
Also in attendance was Deputy Speaker Atty. Ishak V. Mastura, L.L.M, who highlighted the urgency of addressing the rising college dropout rate in BARMM. He noted that recent reports point to an alarming number of students discontinuing their studies due to financial constraints, an issue the assistance program seeks to lessen.
The institutionโs Vice President for Finance and Administration, Datu Ismael V. Mastura also delivered a message underscoring the significance of the support in helping students stay on track with their academic goals.
To conclude the ceremony, Mr. Abdulrahim K. Abdul, one of the grantees, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries, thanking the MBHTE and the officials for their continued commitment to student welfare and educational development in the region.
The initiative was another step toward improving access to higher education and reducing dropout rates within BARMM, providing much-needed relief and motivation for students to continue striving for academic excellence.
For the Bangsamoro Learners!
Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah!