Speaker, Tingog reps extend aid to Leyte students

By Maricel V. Cruz

THE Office of the Speaker and Tingog party-list group, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday led the distribution of financial assistance to 1,000 youth beneficiaries from the municipalities of Sta. Fe, Alangalang, and San Miguel, Leyte. Each beneficiary received P5,000 pesos.

In a statement, the Office of the Speaker and Tingog said that the financial assistance given to the students will help them continue their studies and lessen the number of students in the region that are forced to take gap years due to financial constraints.

In her message, Tingog Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez emphasized that the program is not only meant to give financial aid, but also serve as an en- couragement to the youth, that they are not alone in their struggle to success.

The lawmaker pointed out that “education is a powerful tool that is essential to empower those who are marginalized and underprivileged,” and that Tingog and House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s goal has always been to ensure that the plight of the youth of Eastern Visayas will not go unheard in the national arena.” him said the initiative shows the unwavering commitment of the Philippine government and the BARMM to work together to sustain the dividends of the peace process.

The Oil Exploration and Development Act allows the government to indirectly undertake the exploration and production of the country’s indigenous petroleum resources through Petroleum Service Contracts. The Coal Development Act, on the other hand, also allows the government to undertake the exploration, development, and production of the country’s indigenous coal resources through Coal Operating Contracts.

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