Cebu City tightens scholarship eligibility to ease budget pressure

Cebu City’s proposed scholarship overhaul aims to restrict eligibility due to budget constraints, drawing council scrutiny over confusing rules. The ordinance is pending revisions. Proponents admitted the measure limits applicants, citing cases of students transferring to Cebu City late in high school. New rules would require public school history in the city, but councilors questioned inconsistencies and overreach by implementing rules. Co-proponents remain open to changes, such as easing public elementary requirements. The ordinance awaits further revisions before second reading before the Cebu City Council.