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Patriotism is being inculcated among Filipinos as early as childhood years. This is the same patriotic spirit Filipinos who left the country bring with them which encourages them to go back and serve our country. Through the Balik Scientist Program (BSP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Filipino scientists, technologists, and experts are encouraged to return to the country and share their expertise in order to promote scientific, agro-industrial, and economic development, including the development of our human capital in science, technology and innovation. In June 15, 2018, president Rodrigo R. Duterte institutionalized the program with RA 11035 "Balik Scientist Act" also known as the Balik Scientist Act. Then after three (3) months, the DOST crafted the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) and MC No. 006 of the Balik Scientist Law. The Balik Scientist Program aims to: 1. Reverse the effect of the brain drain 2. Strengthen S & T capabi...

How to avail CHED's Cash Assistance for the students? The CHED Merit Scholarship Program are intended for students whose general weighted average (GWA) is at least 96 percent or its equivalent for Full Merit program, and 93 to 95 percent or its equivalent for Half-Merit program, who must enroll in recognized priority programs in SUCs/LUCs or private HEls.  The budget for CHED Merit Scholarship Programs provided in the FY 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA) can only cover the continuing scholars, thus, CHED cannot accept new applications for incoming first year college students for AY 2022-2023.  This refers to the implementation of CHED Merit Scholarship Program per CMO No. 8, s. 2019 and CMO No. 11, s. 2021 and in accordance with the budget appropriations for FY 2022.  This issuance does not cover student financial assistance under RA 10931 -Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) such as the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and Tulong Dunong Progra...