GATE awards P3.98M grant to 498 PPSAP scholars
CAPITOL NEWS
Human capital formation programs under the administration of Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. has again benefitted more Pangasinense youth with the awarding of P3.98 million cash assistance to 498 scholars of the Pangasinan Provincial Scholarship Assistance Program (PPSAP).
Governor Espino was joined in by Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr. and Board Member Amado “Pogi” I. Espino, III in the awarding of cash assistance to grantees held on June 5 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center (PTDC), here.
Scholars who are enrolled in their chosen universities and colleges each received P8,000 cash assistance for the 1st semester of the present school year.
As of latest update, the Espino administration supports a total of 2,300 college scholars, as follows: PPSAP scholarship grantees which includes 415 academic scholars, 60 National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) scholars, and 23 Federation of Pangasinan Muslim Association (FPMA) scholars; 1,249 Provincial Scholars enrolled at the Pangasinan State University (PSU); 22 Technical-Vocational scholars by Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO); 10 Takayan na Dayew scholars; and 521 grantees of the joint scholarship program of Governor Espino and Congressman Jesus “Boying” Celeste.
Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr., Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr. and Board Member Amado “Pogi” I. Espino, III flash the number one sign with the academic scholars of the provincial government during the awarding of scholarship assistance on June 5 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center in Lingayen. A total of P3.98-million cash assistance was distributed to 498 students under the Pangasinan Provincial Scholarship Assistance Program. /MVSadim
There are 172 new entrants of the PPSAP which includes: 110 academic scholars, 8 NCIP scholars and 4 FPMA scholars; 50 more scholars (10 academic, 30 NCIP and 10 FPMA) will soon be selected as approved by Governor Espino during the awarding rites.
A total of P22.59 million has been allotted by the provincial government to sustain all its college schooling assistance programs.
In his speech, the provincial chief executive reminded the scholars to continue dreaming and value education, as he firmly believes that “education is the greatest equalizer in life.”
As a challenge, Governor Espino asked the scholars “to return the favor on their schools, respective barangays and our province” when they have become successful after graduating from college.
Elated over the animated singing of the Pangasinan Hymn by the scholars, the provincial chief executive cited the significance of the mantra as it binds Pangasinenses together in giving pride and honor to Pangasinan.
Meanwhile, Vice Governor Calimlim urged the scholars to take advantage of their enthusiasm and vigor and contribute on the growth and development of the province. “You have to be the best in what you do because Pangasinan is truly number one,” he stressed.
Board Member Espino likewise asked the scholars to be grateful of the people — family members, scholarship benefactors and community leaders — who support their college schooling.
“Isipin nyo lagi ang mga taong napapagod nang dahil sa inyo at gawin nyo silang inspirasyon,” the young Espino, Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial President, said. /Mark Gerry Oblanca
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