CHED calls on Caraga youth to pursue college through scholarship programs
By Jennifer Gaitano
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| Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Popoy De Vera accommodated questions from the students during the ‘fun kwentuhan’ dialogue, held at the Caraga State University (CSU), Butuan City. Photo by PIA Caraga. |
In his
visit and dialogue with students from various state colleges and universities
dubbed “Fun Kwentuhan,” CHED Chairperson Popoy De Vera revealed that the
Commission prioritizes the provision of scholarships, in order to increase the
number of enrollees at the tertiary level and help the youth finish their
studies and achieve their goals and aspirations in life.
De Vera highlighted the importance of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) in allowing more Filipinos to become ‘first-generation graduates’ in their families.
“Bakit
kayo espesyal? Kasi ‘yung first generation graduates, and sisiguraduhin nila sa
kanilang buhay, ay hindi nila ipapamana ang kahirapan nila sa kanilang mga
anak. They will stop poverty in their generation,” remarked De Vera.
He also
stressed that being poor should not hinder the students from becoming who they
want to be and what they want to achieve in life.
“Our
national government has programs to provide our youth with quality education
that is accessible and available, especially for the marginalized youth sector.
Aside from CHED, other government agencies have also allocated scholarship
programs to support the youth. We continue to reach out to them to inspire them
to enroll and grab the opportunity to support their education,” elaborated De
Vera.
De Vera
further emphasized that he has a high regard for public education, as he
finished his education in public schools.
“Do not
give up when you can already see the finish line from a distance. Continue the
perseverance,” he said.
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| Kyle Salvado, a fourth-year graduating student from Caraga State University (CSU), expressed her optimism that more youth will be educated through the scholarship programs of the government, especially from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Photo by PIA Caraga. |
Kyle Salvado, a fourth-year graduating student from Caraga State University (CSU), expressed that through the dialogue with Chairperson De Vera, they became more conscious of their studies, inspiring them to be role models to their younger peers.
“I am
thankful to be part of this gathering. I am really inspired by the story shared
by Chairperson De Vera. Thank you to CHED and other government agencies that
are implementing significant programs to promote the rights and welfare of the
youth,” said Salvado.
Meanwhile,
CSU President Dr. Rolyn Daguil expressed pride inbeing a graduate from a state
university despite experiencing lonesomeness and financial challenges.
“I was
able to survive because of the scholarship offered by the government. I was
also inspired to see other students persevere and strive hard to finish their
studies in order to have a better future,” Daguil cited.
Daguil
also encouraged the students of higher education institutions to always give
their best shot and, while achieving success, never forget to give back to
society as a way of expressing gratitude for the free education received from
the government.
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| Dr. Joy Capistrano, president of Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, and Dr. Rolyn Daguil, president of Caraga State University (CSU) in Butuan City, joined Chairperson Popoy De Vera of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) during the ‘fun kwentuhan’ dialogue with participating students from the different state colleges and universities in the Caraga region. Photo by PIA Caraga. |
Moreover, Dr. Joy Capistrano, president of Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, elaborated on how she remained motivated tofinish school even if she was in a romantic relationship at that age.
“Having a relationship while studying requires strong willpower to set limits and prioritize. I make sure that relationship doesnot overlap with the purpose of finishing my education,” she said. (JPG/RLE, PIA-Caraga)
