249 scholars receive P498,000 in educational assistance in Badoc

A total of 249 student scholars in Badoc received P498,000 in educational assistance from the municipal government through its continuing scholarship program.

The stipend distribution was held at the Badoc Auditorium under the Natan-ok a Badoc Municipal Scholarship Program led by Mayor Virgilio M. Calajate.

Each beneficiary received P2,000, representing their P500 monthly stipend for June, July, August, and September 2026.

The beneficiaries came from six educational institutions: Badoc Junior College Inc., Caraitan Integrated School, Igama Colleges Foundation Inc., Juan Luna Memorial Academy Inc., Nagrebcan National High School, and Pagsanahan National High School.

Under the program, qualified scholars will continue receiving educational assistance from Grade 7 through Grade 12.

Public Employment Service Office Manager Marc Anthony C. Baldoz, Sangguniang Bayan member Rowena P. Jara, Municipal Administrator Jennice S. Gorospe, Municipal Treasurer Zaldy B. Mendoza, and personnel from concerned municipal offices witnessed the distribution.

The municipal government said the scholarship program aims to help ease the financial burden on students and their families while supporting the continued education of young Badoc residents.

Calajate reiterated the importance of investing in the education of the youth, encouraging the scholars to pursue their studies and work toward their aspirations.