Iloilo Capitol honors 23 PWD scholarship graduates
The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, honored 23 graduates of its Persons with Disability Scholarship Program during a recognition ceremony held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Capitol lobby. The graduates received certificates of recognition for completing their degrees with financial assistance from the provincial government.
By Mariela Angella Oladive
By Mariela Angella Oladive
The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, honored 23 graduates of its Persons with Disability Scholarship Program during a recognition ceremony held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Capitol lobby.
The graduates received certificates of recognition for completing their degrees with financial assistance from the provincial government.
One scholar graduated magna cum laude, while six others earned cum laude honors.
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, who represented Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., said the program is part of the province’s inclusivity efforts under the governor’s social justice agenda through MoRProGRes, or Movement for a Robust, Progressive, Globally Competitive and Resilient Iloilo.
Banias also highlighted other educational programs, including the Iskolar sang Iloilo Program, assistance for Indigenous Peoples, and the upcoming Educational Reintegration Program for former rebels and their children.
The event was attended by Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann Debuque, Board Member Rolex Suplico, PWD Provincial Federation President Ana Liza Hudierez, PWD focal person Christine Roa of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office, and PSWDO officer-in-charge Marice Andrea Bedonia.
Recognized during the ceremony were the following graduates:
CJ Marie Cadenas – WVSU Main (magna cum laude)
JV Carumba – NISU Estancia (cum laude)
John Rose Arnaez – NISU Ajuy (cum laude)
Angel Marie Colago – ISUFST San Enrique (cum laude)
Jireh Fernandez – NISU Ajuy (cum laude)
CJ Funa – WVSU Pototan (cum laude)
Anelyn Cabaya – ISATU Main (cum laude)
Myl John Demayo – NISU Lemery
Sainel Arano – NISU Sara
Jasmin Devera – ISUFST Dingle
Shara Joy Palma – ISATU Main
Decerie Frigillano – ISATU Miagao
Cyra Hortilano – WVSU Lambunao
Carol Jane Napico – ISUFST San Enrique
Analie Viray – WVSU Pototan
Hersey Benagua – ISATU Barotac Nuevo
Estrelle Rose Astorga – ISATU Barotac Nuevo
Jeferson Dela Peña – ISUFST Dumangas
Trishia Escarinas – ISATU Miagao
Cheaseter John Gegudas – ISATU Main
Jeanet Balugal – NISU Batad
Cherrylyn Gallardo – NISU Estancia
Justin Pol Aguillon – ISATU Main
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