BORONGAN CITY-A total of 2,359 college students from Can-avid, Dolores, and Taft received P2,000 each in cash assistance last October 29, at the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) Can-avid campus gymnasium.
The Ayuda Para sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) provided the financial support, funded by Sen. Mark Villar and Congresswoman Camille Villar, through the initiative of Gov. Ben P. Evardone.
Among the beneficiaries was Anthony Quiza, a 23-year-old resident of Brgy. Polangi, Taft.
Quiza, a fourth-year student in Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Science, is undergoing practice teaching at Dolores National High School.
He plans to use the money for transportation and essential document printing related to his teaching.
Quiza expressed his gratitude, saying: “Thank you so much for funding this assistance for the students. I hope you can help many more, not just here in Eastern Samar, but in other areas as well.”
He also extended his thanks to Gov. Evardone, saying: “Maraming Salamat po Gov. Ben P. Evardone. Sana marami pa kayong mabigyan ng tulong sa mga taong nangangailangan.”
During the payout, Committee Chair on Education Board Member RV Evardone, regional president of the Philippine Councilors League, encouraged the students to use the funds wisely.
He announced that there would be a second batch of assistance for those who did not receive support in the first round.
The payout was attended by Gov. Evardone, Atty. Mark Francisco, representing Sen. Villar, Vice Gov. Maricar Sison-Gootesan, BM Byron Suyot, BM Jun Quelitano, and Brgy. Captain Cerilo Leguin of Camantang.
(EASTERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)
