CHR denounces proposal to revoke scholarships of militant students

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:13:47 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Criticizing the government should not be used as basis for revoking the scholarships of state scholars, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Friday.

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Palace: Revoke scholarships? Prove first if students are in anti-gov’t forces

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:11:25 +0000

Palace: Revoke scholarships? Prove first if students are in anti-gov’t forces

MANILA, Philippines — There must first be “concrete evidence” that students are part of forces fighting the government before the state can revoke their scholarships, Malacañang said Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the government will not be “reckless” in revoking scholarships, adding that there must be “concrete evidence” that students are part of anti-government […]

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