The hidden cost of ‘free’ tertiary education: The reality behind the opportunity
For many Filipino students, earning a place at a state university is a dream come true. It represents hope, opportunity, and the promise of a better future. Yet behind the privilege of free tuition lies a reality that is rarely discussed—the hidden cost of “free” education. With government-funded tuition under Republic Act No. 10931, also […]...Keep on reading: The hidden cost of ‘free’ tertiary education: The reality behind the opportunity
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