STUDENTS from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines have received cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

A total of 106 students from USTP Panaon have received money under DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program.

According to USTP, DSWD’s move “represents a significant effort to ensure that students facing economic hardships can access the necessary resources to sustain their academic journey.”

“The collaborative efforts between the USTP Panaon and the DSWD serve as a beacon of hope for students encountering financial difficulties, emphasizing the significance of government and academic institution partnerships in fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth,” USTP said.

The students received the money at the DSWD Satellite Office in Oroquieta City in Misamis Occidental.

The university has also received an additional P20 million budget increase to increase the carrying capacity of its College of Medicine and P4 million for its Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight.