PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday encouraged beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship Program in Obando, Bulacan, to study hard and make the most of the government’s educational assistance.
President Marcos met with Presidential Scholars from 11 barangays in Obando, with a total of 55 scholars receiving financial assistance at Obando Central School in the Municipality of Obando, Bulacan.
“At lagi kong sinasabi sa ating mga presidential scholars na nakikita ko ay dapat eh mapakinabangan ninyo nang mabuti ito, ‘yung PhP20,000 na ‘yan at gamitin ninyo nang mabuti para matulungan ang pag-aaral ninyo, matulungan ang pag-edukasyon ninyo,” President Marcos said.
The scholarship initiative is part of the Socio-Civic Projects Fund, under which each barangay receives a P200,000 special support fund, half of which is allocated to educational assistance, with the remainder intended for community development projects.
Under the initiative, each barangay receives PhP200,000, with PhP100,000 allocated for five scholars who each receiving PhP20,000.
The President emphasized that education is a right, not a privilege, and stressed the government’s commitment to helping Filipino youth complete their studies.
“Para sa pamahalaan, ang edukasyon ay hindi pribilehiyo kundi karapatan ng bawat kabataan,” the Chief Executive emphasized.
President Marcos also reminded the students that education is a lifelong investment that no one can take away from them and one that can help uplift their lives, their families, and their communities.
“Kaya mag-aral kayo nang mabuti, study hard, work hard, at makikita natin napakaganda ang magiging tulong ng magandang edukasyon para sa inyong lahat,” the President added.