2,911 Pampanga students get scholarship grants
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — At least 2,911 students from several Pampanga towns on Tuesday flocked to this city’s convention center to receive the scholarship grants provided to them by the Provincial Government under its Expanded Educational Financial Assistance Program (EEFAP).
Vice-Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda led the distribution of the checks amounting to P8,733,000 to the deserving student-beneficiaries at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
In a brief speech, the vicegovernor advised the college scholars to study hard and to avoid vices, especially illegal drugs.
“Aspire for a higher position, focus on your studies and stay away from drugs,” he stressed.
The vice-governor also announced to the scholars that his office is willing to open its doors for students who seek for medical assistance.
According to Kelvin N. Sanchez, administrative officer V from the vice governor’s office, each student received P 3,000 which they can use for financing their school projects, buying their school supplies or pay for their board and lodging.
It was also announced during the distribution of the financial assistance that those who will be graduating would be given review aid of P 15,000 each for their review pr ogr am.
Also in attendance during the event were board members Atty. Ananias Canlas, Jr., Nelson Calara, Cherry Manalo, Rosve Henson, Gerome Tubig and Anthony Joseph Torres, and Magalang Mayor Malou Par as-Lacson .
— Aida Bungue/ Pampanga PIO