Bangsamoro study grant graduates feted

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Moro graduates from batches 2013-2017 were acknowledged during the recently held Bangsamoro Graduates’ Assembly on 28 to 29 November 2017.

The ceremony is in line with the government’s extended financial support to former rebels or members of their families and communities who express their desire to enroll in college.

Through the joint grant programs created between the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (Opapp) and the Commission on Higher Education (Ched), beneficiaries under the OpappChed and the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana)-Ched Study Grant Program received a total of PHP 10,000 per year. Meanwhile, graduates under the Sajahatra Bangsamoro Study Grant Program received a maximum of PHP 20,000 annually in the course of their grant entitlements.

“Education daw is a right but at the same time, ‘yong tulong na natanggap natin habang tayo’y nagaaral ay isang biyaya. Hindi lahat ay nagkakaroon ng ganitong pagkakataon. Kaya kasabay ng ganitong biyaya, kailangan ay may kaakibat itong responsibilidad,” reminded Opapp Assistant Secretary Rolando Asuncion during his inspirational message delivered to the graduates.

In addition to the recognition and awarding of the graduates, the assembly also provided career orientation and consultations for current job openings in the government, private sector and abroad.

The next leg would be in Cagayan de Oro City while the final leg would be in Zamboanga City.