THE Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday that it has lowered the minimum age requirement for students who wish to participate in this year’s summer employment program.

“Under this year’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), we are allowing students aged 15 and above to join the program. Previously, they must be at least 18 years old,” Juan Araojo, officer-in-charge of Youth Formation Division, said.

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