A bill has been filed in the Senate aiming to provide ₱5,000 cash assistance for college fresh graduates in their job-seeking journey.

This is a Senate Bill No. 1961, also known as the One-Time Cash Grant Act of 2026.

In an explanatory note, Senator JV Ejercito stated: “as fresh graduates who often have limited financial resources, they are faced with various expenses associated with job applications.”

Based on the bill, the challenges faced by a fresh graduate include transportation costs, printing of documents, and preparation of work attire. These expenses may be an additional to the financial burden and pressure.

“Such expenses add to the financial burden and pressure experienced by young job seekers as they begin their transition into the workforce,” based on the explanatory note

Once the bill becomes a law, a fresh graduate will be required to present proof of graduation, such as a diploma or a certification from the school where they studied.

With reports from Marje Pelayo

from Marje Pelayo