5K students in C. Visayas to get DSWD education
Blogger: Reymark Alcorcon
DUMAGUETE CITY – A total of 5,007 students in Region 7 (Central Visayas) are expected to receive their educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday, a key agency official reported Friday.
DSWD-7 OIC regional director Shalaine Lucero told the Philippine News Agency that this is the second assessment/payout for the four Central Visayas provinces, the first being held last Aug. 20.
The breakdown of the target beneficiaries for this weekend’s payout is Cebu with 2,561 students; Bohol — 752; Negros Oriental — 1,622; and Siquijor — 72. They will undergo an assessment to determine eligibility for the assistance, and will immediately receive the aid if qualified.
During the first payout, a total of 4,511 students from these four provinces received the cash assistance.
