SAN SIMON - Some 1,400 college students in this town yesterday received financial assistance from the local government here.

Mayor Abundio “Jun” Punsalan Jr. said each students received P4,000 cash during the payout.

“Annual activity ito na ginagawa ng munisipyo para makatulong sa mga estudyante sa kanilang pag-aaral,” said Punsalan.

The mayor added that the budget for the scholarship program increases every year to help more students finish school.

He said no maintaining grade is required to qualify for the program to ensure that all students will get equal opportunity.

“Ang hinihingi ko lang sa kanila ay tapusin nila ang pag-aaral nila. Naiintindihan ko na mahirap ang buhay dahil dumaan din ako d’yan pero sana magpakatapos kayo na katulad ko para matupad ang inyong mga pangarap,” Punsalan said.