PRRD: Free education for military children

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 6): PRRD: Free education for military children

Filipino soldiers will no longer worry about the education of their children from Kindergarten to High School.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte announced his plans to provide a free education to the members of the families of soldiers from kindergarten to high school in schools nearest to their residence.

“And I am working on a, ‘yong edukasyon nang pamilya ninyo, libre na, nearest school to your residence, para ang bata hindi na masyadong (applause), ano yan, proposal ko, hintay lang kayo,”  said Presidente Duterte during his talk to troops of the 3rd Infantry Spearhead Division in Camp Gen. Macario B. Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz on Friday, August 5.

He said scholarships will also be made available to deserving children of soldiers who want to pursue their college education.

The announcement received a big applause from more or less 500 troopers of the 3rd ID who were all eager to meet President Duterte.

It was the first time that a sitting President or Commander-in-Chief visited Camp Peralta.

Pregnant Sgt. Fevelyn Benedicto who was one of those excited soldiers was so thankful that the President took time to visit their area.  She assured the President of her support to his programs and activities geared towards the betterment of the government and the country.

Colonel Joel Diamante, Commanding Officer of Camp Peralta Station Hospital, said the visit was a big boost to the morale of the troops. He cited the President’s concern particularly on the health of military personnel and improvement of the V. Luna General Hospital.

In his message, President Duterte mentioned again his commitment for the improvement of the medical equipment and facilities for soldiers.

He said he has also plans to send those wheelchair -bound soldiers to school and later recommend them to work in call centers.

From Camp Peralta, President Duterte visited the Central Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Camp Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City.

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