At the age of 23, Jefferleene Infante earned the title of Binibining Bataan, but prior to wearing the crown, she was first an SM Scholar, a Management Accounting graduate from PUP Manila (Cum Laude, Class of 2023), and a former employee of SM Foundation Inc. For her, the SM College Scholarship was not just a […]
GMEC and GNPD have announced a scholarship program for deserving students who are bonafide residents of Mariveles. Under the #HUSAY initiative, the scholarship offers recipients P30,000 per semester, along with additional perks, aimed at supporting higher education aspirations. Eligible students must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 90% from Grades 9-12, a Barangay Certificate […]
Pusong Pinoy Partylist Representative Jett Nisay said during a recent press briefing that he had 80 CHED Smart college scholars from all over Bataan for 2023. The scholarship provides one-time fixed grant of P25, 000.00. In choosing beneficiaries, Nisay said he prioritizes students involved in extracurricular activities that bring pride to the province. He believes […]
Representative Geraldine Roman has announced a scholarship program for residents of the first district of Bataan who want to pursue technical and vocational courses. The program, called Iskolar ng Unang Distrito ng Bataan, aims to provide skills training and certification to high school graduates, college graduates, and out-of-school youth who are at least 18 years […]
A total of 2,244 old and new beneficiaries of Iskolar ng Bataan (INB) program from Balanga City attended the general assembly and distribution of ATM cards at the PENELCO Auditorium, Balanga City last September 8. The beneficiaries will receive their allowance through ATM while others will receive theirs via credit advice. During the event, Gov. […]
Tinanghal na pangulo ng Philippone Councilor’s League-Bataan chapter si Balanga City Councilor Jovy Banzon sa isang halalan na ginanap nitong nakaraang Biyernes sa Lou-is Restaurant. Sa kanilang unang pulong matapos ang eleksyon, ay nilinaw nito kung ano ang papel na ginagampanan ng PCL at kung saan ito patungo. Subali’t higit na naging matimbang na kanilang […]
A total of 131 board reviewers from the province received financial assistance under the Iskolar ng Bataan program last Friday, June 17. Vice Gov. Cris Garcia, Iskolar ng Bataan Program adviser, spearheaded the distribution held at the 4th floor of The Bunker, wherein each reviewer received P5,000 financial assistance. Garcia pointed out that the pandemic […]
About 120,000 college students from Bataan already benefitted from the Iskolar ng Bataan program of the provincial government since its creation in 2004 while more than 50,000 college scholars have graduated. The stipend is now released through ATM for convenience of scholars and as safety measure against COVID-19. The strong leadership and efforts of Gov. […]
“Mahalaga ang edukasyon ng mga kabataan”, ito ang sinabi ni Mayor Aida Macalinao matapos na ituloy ang pagbibigay ng allowance sa may 500 Iskolar ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Samal. Hindi umano hadlang ang pandemya, para ituloy ang tulong sa mga estudyante sa kanilang pag aaral sa kolehiyo na ipinagkakaloob ng “Aksyon at Malasakit sa Edukasyon” […]
Iskolar ng Bataan beneficiaries will soon get their stipend thru ATM. “Gov. Abet Garcia already signed the MOA with LandBank for the release of allowance thru ATM”, said Iskolar ng Bataan coordinator Ramon Canas. “But before that the SP led by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia passed a resolution authorizing the governor to enter into such […]