Biliran secures P13.8M in educational aid from DSWD for 3,490 students

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Biliran has secured some P13.846 million in educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that is set to be released this month to 3,490 students across the province, Gov. Rogelio Espina said. Espina said the assistance was secured through requests he made to Social

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