Lawmaker seeks P1 billion more for SUCs

Lawmaker Marcelino Libanan is pushing for a substantial increase in funding for state universities and colleges (SUCs), seeking an additional P1 billion for their next year's budget. The proposal, put forth by the 4Ps party-list representative, aims to significantly boost the development of medical education across these public institutions.

Libanan's appeal to Congress emphasizes the critical need to expedite the growth of medical schools within SUCs. He believes that enhanced financial support is essential to improve facilities, expand programs, and ultimately increase the number of medical professionals graduating from these universities.

The legislator's initiative highlights a strategic focus on strengthening the healthcare sector through improved medical education. By investing in SUCs, the aim is to produce more qualified doctors who can serve the nation's healthcare needs.

This call for increased funding underscores the importance placed on higher education and its role in addressing national challenges, particularly in the field of medicine. The allocation of P1 billion could potentially transform medical training programs and enhance the capacity of SUCs to contribute to public health.

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To speed up the development of medical schools in state universities and colleges (SUCs), 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan is urging Congress to allocate an additional P1 billion in next year’s budget.