Philippines

PWD students receive aid from city gov’t

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(Iloilo City PIO/PN)

ILOILO City – Fifteen persons with disabilities (PWDs) – all students of various colleges and universities in this city – each received P5,000 from the city government.

Four of the PWD students were from the University of Iloilo, three from the Iloilo Science and Technology University, two from West Visayas State University, and one each from St. Therese College, Western Institute of Technology, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in coordination with the Office of Persons with Disability Affairs (OPDA), has been providing qualified PWD students with educational assistance every semester.

“We encourage all PWD individuals to continue striving and working hard to finish their studies for we are always willing to help them reach their dreams by giving them opportunities like this,” said OPDA head Blessilda Mabilog.

A total of P150,000 was allocated for this year’s educational project which is for selected PWDs.

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