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GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
PUP offers free college courses in open university program
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has made it easier for those wishing to obtain a college education. In her report on '24 Oras Weekend', Bernadette Reyes said the PUP Open University System offers free tuition and flexible time. 'Kabilang ang PUP Open University System doon sa free tuition na nasa batas natin. Hindi ito yung traditional system na papasok ka araw-araw. Actually meron tayong combination ng synchronous and asynchronous,' said Dr. Rudolf Lacerna, the executive director of the PUP Open University System. (The PUP Open University System is among those offering free tuition that is provided by law. It differs from the traditional system where you need to have to attend daily classes. Actually we have a combination of synchronous and asynchronous classes.) Starting from two courses, the system has since expanded to at least 10 undergraduate programs where applicants can sign up. For example under Business Administration, applicants can choose courses such as Marketing Management, Office Administration and Tourism Management. Among Communication courses, one can select from Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations. There are Engineering and Information Technology programs being offered as well. Aside from working parents who wish to continue or finish their post-high school education, the Open University also welcomes Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Persons Deprived of Liberty and survivors of serious illnesses. There is also no age limitation. Lacerna said applicants only need to pass the entrance examination and submit a number of requirements such as a birth certificate, credentials from the high school where they studied that coincides with the curriculum when they were enrolled. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
MMDA: Used campaign paraphernalia donated to BJMP for recycling
Campaign materials used during Eleksyon 2025 will be donated to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for recycling, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Saturday. The used campaign material will be used for reproduction as saleable items for the benefit of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Christian Maño of Super Radyo DZBB reported on Dobol B TV that MMDA personnel have been collecting campaign paraphernalia in Metro Manila after Eleksyon 2025. In an ambush interview, MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency will donate the collected materials to the BJMP for reproduction as tote bags and other profitable goods of PDLs. Earlier in the week, the MMDA reported that around 10,100 kilograms, or 11.18 tons, of campaign materials in the National Capital Region were removed on the first day of cleanup after the May 2025 midterm elections. In its report, the MMDA said 23,452 pieces of campaign materials were collected in 16 cities and one town in the region. Most of the removed campaign posters were from Manila, with 4.05 tons, followed by Muntinlupa with 1.66 tons and Districts II, V, and VI in Quezon City with 1.27 tons. --Jamil Santos/ VAL, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
