MindanaoToday.com | Misamis Occidental empowers tomorrow’s professionals: Over 3,000 students receive allowances
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL – Supporting education and alleviating financial burdens on students, the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental distributed allowances to over 3,000 students.
Student beneficiaries hailing from various towns in Misamis Occidental were the recipients of a two-month allowance amounting to P10,000, courtesy of the provincial government.
In an extra gesture of holiday generosity, an additional P5,000 in Christmas cash gifts was provided to student beneficiaries residing in cities such as Ozamiz, Tangub, and Oroquieta, as well as the towns of Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Jimenez, Tudela, Panaon, Sinacaban, Aloran, Lopez Jaena, Plaridel, Baliangao, Sapang Dalaga, Conception, and Don Victoriano.
This initiative was executed under the umbrella of the provincial government’s Asenso Pamilya program. Grantees of this program are entitled to pursue vocational or tertiary education with the provision of a P5,000 monthly stipend throughout the school year.
The financial assistance aims to cover essential expenses, including lodging, transportation, supplies, and other related costs associated with the pursuit of vocational or tertiary education.
Gov. Henry Oaminal expressed his hopes for the program’s sustainability until the end of his term, aligning with the provincial government’s vision of having “more Misamisnons [Misamis Occidental residents] with at least one employed professional in their families” by 2026.
“Ang atong programa karon nga para matabangan ang mga pamilya, ang mga katawhan nga ma professional, makahuman ang atong mga kabataan og eskwela mao na nga atong gimugna ang One Family, One Professional program [Our current program is to help families, people to become professionals, and our children to finish school; that’s why we created the One Family, One Professional program],” Oaminal said.
Oroquieta Mayor Lemuel Meyrick Acosta took to social media to express his gratitude for Oaminal’s unwavering support. He acknowledged the positive impact of the governor’s vision under the One Family, One Professional (OFOP) Program, which has contributed to the town’s improvement in social services.
“Your dedication is transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for Oroquieta City. Thank you for empowering us to reach new heights,’’ Acosta said.
The student beneficiaries also extended their gratitude to Oaminal, acknowledging the educational and supportive nature of the initiative, with one beneficiary stating, “Daghang salamat, Gov sa tabang sa mga estudyante para makab-ot namo ang among pangandoy sa kinabuhi para makahaw-as sa kalisod [Thank you very much, Governor, for the assistance to the students so we can achieve our life goals and overcome hardships].” (JMOR, edited by RTP/PIA-10/Misamims Occidental)
###