The Quezon City Council has passed Ordinance No. SP-3458 of 2025 establishing the Manuel L. Quezon Filipino Language and Literature Scholarship Program.
Mayor Joy Belmonte welcomed the ordinance, saying it strengthens the city’s commitment to accessible education, cultural development, and the promotion of the national language.
The measure amends the Expanded Scholarship Code of Quezon City to include support for students, educators, and researchers in Filipino language, literature, linguistics, translation, and related fields.
Qualified tertiary students may receive up to P160,000 per academic year in private schools or a P50,000 annual stipend in public institutions, while postgraduate scholars may receive up to P105,000 per year.
The ordinance also creates creative writing and literary grants of up to P40,000 to support original works in Filipino, reinforcing the legacy of President Manuel L. Quezon. Rio N. Araja
