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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