GBP celebrates the graduation of its pioneer batch of college scholars

GLOBAL Business Power Corporation (GBP) had reason to celebrate as its pioneer batch of college scholars graduated amid the challenging educational environment posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

The three GBP scholars – Kaye Nicole Bacalso, Kent John Caburnay and James Edoloverio – graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Cebu Technological University

Like a parent, GBP President Jaime T. Azurin was proud of the three graduates, especially since they have been scholars of the company since they were in Grade One. “We have seen them grow and have seen their hard work from elementary school students to college undergrads,” said Azurin. “Now they are ready to be productive members of society and be able to support their respective families.”

There are 805 scholars under the GBP Scholarship program, as of 2020, with 239 from Cebu, 334 from Iloilo, 172 from Aklan, and 60 from Mindoro. Of this number, 305 are in elementary, 389 in high school, and 12 in college, including the three recent graduates.

They were selected from deserving students from indigent families from GBP’S adopted communities near their plant sites in Cebu, Iloilo, Aklan, and Mindoro.

Aside from school fees, GBP supports the education of these students by providing school supplies and uniforms to its elementary scholars and money allowance to high school and college scholars.

The courses offered for the scholarship programs are engineering courses. “We at GBP believe that these courses are crucial in nation-building and economic progress as these seek to solve complex issues with modern and innovative solutions,” shared Azurin.

“The graduation of Kaye, Kent and James shows that we are on the right track. We will continue to support and improve on the program as we pursue our vision of enlightening lives and empowering progress,” he added.

The graduates (front, from left) are James Edoloverio, Kaye Nicole Bacalso, and Kent John Caburnay. With them are GBP officers in Cebu.

IN photo (front, from left) are James Edoloverio, Kaye Nicole Bacalso, and Kent John Caburnay, who have been a part of GBP’S scholarship program since Grade One, with GBP officers in Cebu.