Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), through the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), conducted the release of the SMART Scholarship Program at the university gymnasium on April 30. Amounting to Php 25,000.00 for each student, the financial assistance was made possible through the efforts of Hon. Gerardo ‘Gerryboy’ J. Espina, Jr., Congressman of the Lone District of Biliran.

The recipients of the financial assistance include dean’s listers, graduating students, and PWDs residing in the Province of Biliran.

In his welcome message, BiPSU President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., emphasized appreciation for the scholarship provided, ambition for further learning, and the importance of being productive citizens in the country.

“First, we have to be grateful for this scholarship. Second, we want you to strive for more in your quest for learning. And third, we should be productive citizens of the country,” he stated.

Further, BiPSU is grateful to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the legislators, the Philippine taxpayers, CHED through Chairman J. Prospero E. de Vera III, CHED Regional Office VIII through Regional Director Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe, and all members of the BiPSU Board of Regents (BOR) and officials.

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