DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 14 -- To further enhance mental health support for learners, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday granted scholarships under the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors Program (LINGAP).

This comes as CHED, along with DepEd and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), rolled out the 4th Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee (JETMC) Meeting at the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City.

In a statement, CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis said LINGAP is part of the government's efforts to invest in support mechanisms for the well-being of learners.

"When learners feel safe, supported, and g...