ABOUT 703 public grade 12 students Tuesday, September 15, 2021, received financial assistance from the provincial government under the Educational Financial Assistance Program.

Led by the Provincial Library, together with the Provincial Treasurer’s Office, Capitol staff visited several schools in Macabebe town to provide P2,500 to each student who will graduate from senior high school.

Fourth District Board Member Rolando “Pol” Balingit also helped with the distribution. The assistance is part of the program of Governor Dennis Pineda, Vice Governor Lilia Pineda and the Provincial Board to help students from various sectors in their educational needs.

Pineda, meanwhile, also sent his regards to the student beneficiaries.

“Nurture your education, because it is the best gift that your parents could ever give you,” he said.

The distribution of the educational assistance was facilitated by the Provincial Library, in coordination with the Provincial Treasurer’s Office.