Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
AN ACT 
GRANTING AN ANNUAL STIPEND FOR ALL STUDENTS 
 IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution mandates that “[t]he State shall protect and promote the 
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to 
make such education accessible to all.”1 The Constitution further provides that the 
State shall “establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan 
programs, subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to deserving 
students in both public and private schools, especially to the underprivileged.”2 
Quality education is a gateway to a better future. As the proverb says, “give a 
man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a 
lifetime.” Education equips our citizens with the skills and knowledge to help them take 
charge of their own lives. Education opens doors and opportunities for Filipinos to 
achieve their dreams and build a better country. 
For the school year 2025-2026, the Department of Education (DepEd) projects 
that 27.6 million students will enroll in basic education.3 Meanwhile, in the school year 
2023-2024, there were around 5 million enrollees in higher education institutions.4  
1 1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Section 1.  
2 1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Section 2.  
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education#:~:text=Manila%20Bulletin%20%2D%20School%20Year%202025,million%20enrollees%20
in%20basic%20education 
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These are millions of students who deserve not only quality education, but the 
necessary resources and support to enable them to pursue their studies, without 
carrying the burden of financial worries.  
While our public school system provides free tuition, there are costs to 
attending school that need to be covered, such as for uniforms, food, transportation, 
books, and school supplies. By instituting the Bigay Ayuda at Oportunidad sa 
Nakababata or BAON Program, we inch closer toward making education truly 
accessible for every Filipino student.  
In the 2nd District of Parañaque, around 5,000 students in the elementary, high 
school, and college levels5 have benefitted from the localized implementation of the 
BAON Program. This program not only helps students, but also their families and 
loved ones, whose financial burdens are lessened because of this assistance. One of 
the many beneficiaries of the BAON Program is the child of a solo parent from 
Barangay San Antonio. The recipient said the program helped ease their everyday 
struggles. Other student-beneficiaries from Barangay San Antonio said the financial 
grant will help them cover expenses for transportation and food during their final 
examinations, and school supplies needed for study programs that require additional 
materials, such as courses in architecture and engineering.  
We are witness to stories of students whose educational journeys were made 
less stressful by the program, allowing them to focus on their studies instead of 
worrying about financial considerations. As evidenced by the success of our 
experience in the 2nd District of Parañaque, this proposed measure aims to provide a 
Php 5,000 financial assistance for all students and Php 10,000 for Dean's Listers to 
ensure that they are provided the support they need to complete their education. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
 BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
     Representative 
    2nd District of Parañaque 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
AN ACT 
GRANTING AN ANNUAL STIPEND FOR ALL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC AND 
PRIVATE SCHOOLS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Baon Para sa Estudyante 
Act.” 
SECTION. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes the right of all citizens 
to quality and accessible education. The State seeks to ease the burden of Filipino 
students by providing the necessary financial support for education-related costs.  
SECTION 3. Annual Stipend for All Students. – Every student enrolled in 
elementary, junior high school, senior high school, and college, in all public and private 
schools in the Philippines, including learners under the Alternative Learning System 
(ALS), shall be entitled to the following stipend at the start of the school year: (a) five 
thousand pesos (PhP5,000) for regular students; and (b) ten thousand pesos 
(PhP10,000) for dean’s listers. 
SECTION 4. Ease of Registration. – The Department of Education (DepEd) and 
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall ensure that the requirements and 
registration procedure for the availment of the stipend are streamlined, accessible, 
and not unduly burdensome. The requirements and registration shall be designed to 
facilitate, and not hinder, the implementation of this Act. 
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SECTION 5.  Implementing Agencies. – The DepEd shall be in charge of 
implementing the provisions of this Act for students in elementary, junior high school, 
and senior high school. The CHED shall be in charge of implementing the provisions 
of this Act for students at the college level. 
 
The DepEd and the CHED shall study and consider the adoption of a tiered system 
based on income brackets to ensure that students with the most urgent financial need 
are prioritized. 
 
The DepEd and the CHED, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall 
promulgate the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act. The non-issuance of the IRR shall not hinder the 
implementation of this Act. 
  
SECTION 6. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of this 
Act shall be charged against the appropriations of the DepEd and CHED of the year 
following its enactment into law. Thereafter, sums necessary for the continued 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, 
superseded, or amended accordingly. 
 
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act or the application of 
such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the 
remainder of this Act or the application of such provision to other persons or 
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
 
Approved,