MORE than just providing much-needed financial relief, the Provincial Government of Bulacan’s “Tulong Pang-Edukasyon Para sa Bulakenyo” program has emerged as a comprehensive support system, uplifting 2,646 high school and college students across the province with grants, practical life skills, and guidance to help them stay on track toward their dreams.
During the general assembly held May 7 at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium — in partnership with Landbank of the Philippines — qualified scholars received direct cash assistance ranging from P3,000 to P3,500, credited straight to their Landbank accounts.
For students like Crystal Joyce of Dr. Yanga Colleges Inc., this aid is more than just numbers: it is a lifeline that eases the heavy burden of tuition and school expenses.
“Malaking tulong din siya sa mga gastusin and [malaking] dagdag rin siya,” Joyce shared, noting that this is her first time benefiting from the program.
But the initiative goes far beyond financial support. Recognizing that education success depends on more than just resources, organizers integrated essential learning sessions: Landbank representatives taught students how to save wisely, build emergency funds, and maximize the Perang Inimpok Savings Option (PISO) account — planting the seeds of financial responsibility early on.
The program also addressed the holistic well-being of learners, with talks on mental health, stress management, and gender sensitivity led by experts from the Provincial Health Office and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office — acknowledging that a student’s mental and emotional health is just as vital to their success as their academic performance.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis P. Castro emphasized that these grants are investments in Bulacan’s future. In their message to the scholars, they urged dedication and perseverance:
“Kaya pagbutihin po natin, ‘wag po tayong magpabaya sa pag-aaral. Ang hangad po namin para sa inyo ay makapagtapos ng pag-aaral,” wika ni Gov. Fernando.
Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! With thousands of young Bulakenyos now supported not only with funds but also with knowledge, guidance, and encouragement, Tulong Pang-Edukasyon Para sa Bulakenyo stands as a clear commitment: that no deserving student will be left behind, and that education remains the strongest foundation for progress in the province. (UnliNews Online)
