Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Mina Pangandaman has approved the release of P55.65 million to finance the construction of a three-storey Student Center building designed to bolster the education capabilities of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City.
“Tulad ng laging sinasabi ko (Like I always say), our youth are the torchbearers of our future. That is why it’s important that we support them by providing the necessary equipment and facilities,” Pangandaman said.
‘Yan din po ang marching order ng ating Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. dahil alam niya ang kahalagahan ng edukasyon (It is also the marching order of our President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. who always emphasize the value of education) So, on our part, we will continue to help gear up the youth,” she added.
The forthcoming building, which has an allocated area of 1,850 square meters, will serve as a venue for the promotion, development, and implementation of various student-related programs and activities of the MSU.
“Improving education facilities is essential for creating a conducive learning environment for all learners, including those in remote and hard-to-reach areas,” the President said in his Budget message.
The cost of construction of the locally-funded project will be charged to MSU-Marawi’s appropriations under last year’s national budget.
Aside from this, the DBM has allotted P154.192 million in the 2024 General Appropriations Act for the Free Higher Education program of the MSU-Marawi.