MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) has called on National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Ronald Cardema to resign after asking President Rodrigo Duterte to revoke the scholarships of “anti-government” students. “NUSP, the broadest alliance of student councils in the country, called on the National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Ronald Cardema to resign following his recommendation to revoke the scholarship of students who join protests or rallies,” the youth group said in a statement on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENTCardema recently asked Duterte to remove scholarships of “anti-government” students, also specifying those who are linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the New People’s Army (NPA), and the National Democratic Front (NDF). READ: NYC chair: Remove scholarships of ‘anti-government’ studentsAside from his recent remark, the NUSP also enumerated other basis which they believe are sufficient for Cardema’s resignation. They are people’s money.”“Students are not indebted to the corrupt tyrant in Malacañang.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 20, 2019 04:18 UTC