Monday, June 15, 2015

903rd Infantry Brigade, UNTV and Ang Dating Daan send-off Bayanihan scholars

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 14): 903rd Infantry Brigade, UNTV and Ang Dating Daan send-off Bayanihan scholars

CASTILLA, SORSOGON- Six Bayanihan scholars in Sorsogon were ceremonially sent-off by the 903rd Infantry Brigade, UNT and “Ang Dating Daan” here on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

The said Bayanihan Scholarship Program is offered every year to provide opportunities for the youths to avail of a better education and at the same time instill discipline in them, and ultimately train them to become productive citizens.

The send-off ceremony was attended by Albert D.Soriano, school registrar of La Verdad Christian College, Roland Antonio assistant bureau manager of UNTV; and Col. Cesar M Idio, 903rd Infantry Brigade commander.

The scholars who took the examinations on April 17-18, 2015 in Sorsogon State College will be enrolled in La Verdad Christian College, the founded school of “Ang Dating Daan” in Apalit, Pampanga,

UNTV and “Ang Dating Daan” sponsor the scholars providinge them free tuition fees, school uniforms and other miscellaneous expenses. The school also offers free lunch during school days.

Prior to the examination, the 903rd Infantry Brigade took responsibility of the coordination, information dissemination, screening of applicants and arrangement for  the exam’s venue.

"I would like to thank the Philippine Army, UNTV, and “Ang Dating Daan” for having this kind of program providing our children the opportunity to have brighter future. May you continue to help those who are in need," said Lourdes D. Macedonio, mother of one scholar.

Col. Cesar M. Idio on the other hand said that the scholarship program of UNTV and Ang Dating Daan in partnership with 903rd brigade is one of the mandates of Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan. “We will continue to win the peace and prosperity in the provinces of Sorsogon and Masbate through this means. This peace initiative will improve economic and social condition of our area of responsibility,” Idio added.

Other than the Bayanihan Scholarship Program, UNTV is also the Brigade’s partner in the conduct of Bayanihan Caravan in the provinces of Sorsogon and Masbate highlighting Medical, Optical, Legal and Dental (MOLD) services.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/801434280467/903rd-infantry-brigade-untv-and-ang-dating-daan-send-off-bayanihan-scholars

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