Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 3108 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The escalating costs of education, coupled with socio-economic 
disparities, have created significant barriers for many Filipino families in 
providing their children with tertiary education.  While the government has 
made strides in providing free tuition in state universities and colleges (SUCs), 
the indirect costs of education, such as living expenses, transportation, and 
learning materials, remain significant, especially for large families or those in 
low-income brackets.  This often leads to capable and deserving students 
being unable to complete their higher education. 
The proposed “Isang Bata, Isang Pamilya” college educational 
assistance measure seeks to address these challenges by creating a targeted 
support system for one child in every Filipino family to attain a college degree.  
By strategically investing in the education of at least one family member, the 
program aims to uplift entire families from poverty through improved 
employment opportunities and increased household income.  This also 
prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that benefits are accessible to all qualified 
Filipino families, particularly those from the marginalized sectors. 
By focusing on producing at least one college graduate per family, the 
bill seeks to strengthen human capital, foster sustainable development, and 
realize the constitutional mandate of providing accessible and quality 
education for all.  The passage of this proposed measure is a testament to the 
government’s commitment to investing in its people, recognizing that 
education is the most powerful tool for poverty alleviation and nation-
building. 
The immediate consideration of this measure is earnestly sought. 
SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.      
August 5, 2025
3:29 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 3108 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
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AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ONE CHILD GRADUATE PER 
FAMILY PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Isang Bata, 
Isang Pamilya Act of 2025”. 
SEC. 2.  Declaration of Policy. – It is the declared policy of the State to 
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels 
and to take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. 
The State further recognizes the crucial role of education in national 
development and poverty alleviation.  Towards this end, the State shall 
institutionalize a program that supports at least one child per family in 
achieving a college degree, thereby empowering families, fostering economic 
upliftment, and contributing to sustainable national progress. 
SEC. 3.  Definition of Terms. – For the purposes of this Act, the following 
terms shall mean: 
a) Beneficiary – refers to the designated child from a qualified family who
is enrolled in and receives support under the One Child Graduate Per
Family Program.
b) CHED – refers to the Commission on Higher Education
c) DSWD – refers to the Department of Social Welfare and Development
d) NHTS-PR – refers to the National Household Targeting System for
Poverty Reduction


e) Family – refers to a social unit consisting of parents and children, or 
in their absence, other relatives who are dependent on each other for 
support.  For the purposes of this Act, a family shall be considered a 
distinct unit regardless of the number of children, provided they reside 
in the same household and are primarily supported by a common 
income. 
f) Graduate – refers to a person who successfully completed a bachelor’s 
degree program from a higher education institution recognized by 
CHED. 
g) Higher Education Institution (HEI) – refers to an educational 
institution, public or private, offering higher education programs 
recognized by CHED. 
h) DEPDev – refers to the Department of Economy, Planning, and 
Development. 
i) Isang Bata, Isang Pamilya – refers to the program established under 
this Act. 
j) TESDA – refers to the Technical Education and Skills Development 
Authority.  
k) POEA – refers to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration 
l) DOLE – refers to the Department of Labor and Employment 
 
SEC. 4.  Establishment of the “Isang Bata, Isang Pamilya”. – There is 
hereby established the “Isang Bata, Isang Pamilya”, a government initiative 
aimed at providing comprehensive support to enable at least one child from 
every Filipino family to obtain a college degree. 
 
SEC. 5.  Program Coverage and Eligibility.  
a) Coverage – The program shall cover one child per Filipino family, 
regardless of the family’s income level, subject to the prioritization 
guidelines set forth in this Act. 
b) Family Eligibility – To be eligible for the program, a family must: 
1. Be a Filipino family residing in the Philippines. 
2. Have at least one child who is a Filipino Citizen. 
3. Be registered with the DSWD’s National Household Targeting 
System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) or other equivalent 
government poverty classification system.  Provided, That 
families not classified as poor under existing systems may still 
be eligible, subject to specific criteria to be set by the 
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), ensuring that all 
families have the opportunity to avail of the program. 
 


c) Beneficiary Eligibility – The designated child beneficiary must: 
1. Be a Filipino citizen. 
2. Be enrolled or accepted for enrolment in a bachelor’s degree 
program in any State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local 
Universities and Colleges, and Technical-Vocational Schools 
3. Must pass all enrolled subjects. 
4. May be a recipient of any other scholarship program from the 
government or private institutions covering the same benefits 
provided herein. 
 
SEC. 6. Program Benefits. – The grant shall be for the following 
expenditures designated beneficiary: 
1. Monthly Living Allowance  
2. Book and Learning Materials Allowance  
3. Internship and Practicum Support 
4. Review Class and Licensure Examination Assistance 
5. Health and Wellness Support 
 
SEC. 7.  Prioritization of Beneficiaries. – Priority in the selection of 
beneficiaries shall be given to: 
1. Families belonging to the poorest of the poor, as identified by 
the DSWD. 
2. Families with members belonging to Indigenous Cultural 
Communities / Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs). 
3. Families residing in geographically isolated and disadvantaged 
areas (GIDAs). 
4. Child of a Solo Parent or PWD (Person with Disability)  
 
SEC. 8.  Roles and Responsibilities of Implementing Agencies 
a) CHED – shall be the primary implementing agency of this Act.  It 
shall: 
1. Formulate the comprehensive Implementing Rules and 
Regulations within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this 
Act. 
2. Develop and manage the application and selection process for 
beneficiaries. 
3. Disburse financial assistance to beneficiaries. 


4. Monitor the academic progress of beneficiaries in coordination 
with HEIs. 
5. Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of the program’s 
effectiveness 
6. Establish a grievance mechanism for beneficiaries and their 
families. 
b) DSWD  
1. Shall provide socio-economic data on Filipino families, 
particularly through the NHTS-PR, to assist in the 
identification and prioritization of eligible families. 
2. Conduct a family assessment and provide social case 
management services for beneficiary families, as needed. 
c) DepEd and TESDA – shall collaborate with CHED in identifying 
potential beneficiaries from senior high school graduates and TESDA 
graduates who wish to pursue higher education. 
d) DEPDev – shall provide technical assistance in the economic impact 
assessment and evaluation of the program. 
e) DOLE and POEA – shall collaborate in providing preferential 
employment opportunities for program graduates. 
 
SEC. 9.  Appropriations – The amount necessary to carry out the 
provision of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
 
SEC. 10.  Implementing Rules and Regulations – Within ninety (90) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the CHED, in consultation with appropriate 
government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC. 11.  Separability Clause – If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
 
SEC. 12.  Repealing Clause – All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and 
regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 13.  Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,