GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao (Lone District, Sarangani) has allocated P1 million for the educational assistance of at least 513 secondary and college students from Malungon town in Sarangani.
Malungon Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino said Pacquiao through his foundation gave P1,023,394.58 for the educational assistance of some 513 students who are presently enrolled in vocational, technical, and four-year basic and medical courses.
“The educational assistance will enable our poor but deserving students to pursue their higher education,” Constantino said.He said one of the main objectives of his administration is to strengthen the educational capability through the support of Pacquiao.
“We provide educational assistance program to poor but deserving students of Malungon to free our people from the clutches of ignorance and illiteracy,” Constantino said.
“Thus, I believe that the only way to fight poverty is through proper education in order that our siblings will become fruitful and well-informed sectors of the society,” he added.
The Pacquiao Foundation is now supporting some 70 scholars from different ministerial groups, 200 from the tribal communities, and five slots from each tribal chieftain in the 31 villages of Malungon town.
Source: mb.com.ph
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