22 OFW dependents from the province of Misamis Oriental, signed the contract and received their individual Notice of Award under the “OFW Dependent Scholarship Program” today during the regular Monday program of the Provincial Capitol at the capitol grounds.
The OFW Dependent Scholarship Program, by mandate of Memorandum of Instructions No.003, offers financial assistance to the qualified dependents of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are active members of the OWWA and receive a monthly salary of not more than US$400. The beneficiary shall enroll in any four year or five year baccalaureate degree or associate degree leading to a baccalaureate degree.
| NAME | ADDRESS | COURSE |
| Welnie Rose D. Aguilar | Centro, Pagatpat, CDOC | AB Mass Communication-COC |
| Ron Ron Jay M. Obliosca | Lagonglong, Mis. Oriental | BS Mechanical Engineering-MUST |
| John Albert T. Capricho | Macanhan Carmen, CDOC | BS Information Technology –MUST |
| Audrey F. Cagalawan | Brgy. 3 Balingasag, Mis. Or. | BS Education-SPC |
| Steeve Josepine R. Banawa | Lower Balulang, CDOC | BS Business Administration-BSU |
| Kevin S. Labalan | Macabalan, Cag. de Oro City | BS Mechanical Engineering-CU |
| Jade R. Casas | Villanueva, Mis. Oriental | BS Education-MUST |
| Queeny Rose R. Daayata | Sacred Heart, Carmen, CDOC | BS Accountancy-LC |
| Mark Gleen J. Bajao | Kauswagan, Cag. de Oro City | BS Business Administration-XU |
| Farrah Lou B. Daaca | Macabalan, Cag. de Oro City | BS Education-MUST |
| Haron T. Malazarte | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental | BS Auto Mechanical Tech.-MUST |
| Rizel P. Gabutan | Lagonglong, Mis. Oriental | BS Education-BSU |
| Keane Bee M. Ariata | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental | BS Computer Engineering-MUST |
| Jaybee W. Simacon | Villanueva, Mis. Oriental | BS Electrical Technology-MUST |
| Elmer S. Tadena | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental | BS Information Technology-STC |
| Vince R. Caiña | Xavier Heights, CDOC | BS Computer Engineering-MUST |
| Ryan R. Batuto | Opol, Misamis Oriental | BS Auto Mechanical Tech.-MUST |
| Ruben E. Dangcal | Jasaan, Misamis Oriental | BS Information Technology-MUST |
| John Mikelle C. Sabequil | Balingoan, Misamis Oriental | BS Business Administration-BSU |
| Evangiline S. Domo | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental | BS Elect. Comm. Tech.-MUST |
| Ruperto D. Calderon | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental | BS Environmental Engr. MOSCAT |
| Earl John C. Granados | Xavier Heights, CDOC | BS Information Technology-LDCU |
The OFW dependent shall also receive a financial assistance of P20,000 per year or P10,0000 per semester to cover the tuitions fees and other academic-related expenses. Also covered in the package is a group health and accident insurance worth P100,000 per scholar.
The 22 scholarship grants are only part of the 68 slots allotted for Region 10. The remaining slots are distributed to the other provinces of Region 10 of which the dispensation of the Notice of Award will soon be scheduled.
The significant event was also witnessed by Governor Honorable Oscar S. Moreno, Vice-Governor Norris C. Babiera and some of the members of the Sanguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental.
In his message, Governor Moreno quoted OWWA 10 as one of the most dependable partner agencies in the government and further expressed his gratitude to the responsive conduct of the agency to the requests of the Province.
Source: OWWA
