More than 500 college students receive scholarship grant

      San  Jose, ANTIQUE--This is in realization of the dream of former Gov. Evelio Javier to uplift the lives of Antiqueños,” said Congressman Paolo Javier during the first release of the checks to the first batch of the 3,197 congressional and provincial scholars last March 25 here.

 According to Cong. Javier he allocated 8 million pesos for this year’s scholarship program and he will add one million for the SY 2011-2012 because many students are applying.

  “We have done our part to give you financial assistance for you to achieve your dream, to earn a degree. It is now with you to do your part. You all now have the chances to finish your college,” the young solon challenged.

Together with Gov. Exequiel Javier, the younger Javier spearheaded the distribution of checks worth five thousand pesos each.

Education is an important tool to combat poverty, said Gov. Javier. He further that his administration will always be of help to the parents in bringing their children to school. The Provincial Government and the Office of the Congressman will continue to allocate fund for the said purpose.

Michelle Mosquera a student of Bachelor Science in Elementary Education at St. Anthony’s College came from Villasal, a barangay in the hinterlands of Patnongon was thankful of the scholarship.

  “Bahul gid nabulig kang scholarship mga gintao ni Congressman kag Governor kanamun, ilabi run gid nga pigado gid kami. Si tatay ko gapangoma lamang kag si nanay ko wara nga daan ti obra. Salamat gid kay Congressman kag Governor. Salamat gid (The scholarship granted by Congressman and Governor is really a big help for us, especially that we are poor. My father is just a farmer and my mother is not employed. Thank you very much to Congressman and Governor.

Thank you very much.)”

 While Mariel Bernaflor Manalo, a working student from Anini-y and is now on her 2^nd year as a BS Information Technology student at Advance Central College was teary eyed when she thanked the two officials.

 “Kabay pa nga padayunon ni Sir Pao (Cong. Paolo Javier) kag Gov. Javier ang pagbulig sa mga kubus. Salamat gid sa scholarship nga gintao. (I hope that Sir Pao and Gov. Javier will continue helping the poor. Thanks for the scholarship.)”

 Those who wish to avail the grant may visit the Office of the Congressman for the requirements and processing. (with  reports  from  Provincial  Information Office)