Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson distributed PHP 1.65 million worth of financial assistance to 550 college students at Catholic Ming Yuan College in Murcia on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The event, held at the college campus, was part of the Provincial Government's Educational Assistance Distribution Program.
Distribution Event Details
The distribution was led by Lacson, who personally handed over the aid to the beneficiaries. Each student received PHP 3,000 to help cover school-related expenses. The total amount distributed reached PHP 1.65 million.
Attendees included Negros Occidental Board Member Rita Gatuslao, chairperson of the Provincial Board Committee on Education; Catholic Ming Yuan College School President Rev. Fr. Yongxing Cui and Vice President for Administration Yuan Jian Meng; and Negros Occidental Scholarship Program head Karen Dinsay, among others.
Governor's Statement
In a statement, Lacson emphasized that the program reflects the Provincial Government's firm belief that no student should be left behind due to financial challenges. He stated that talent, determination, and ambition must be nurtured and supported so they can flourish and eventually help uplift not only their families but entire communities.
Lacson described the assistance as more than just financial support, calling it a vote of confidence in the students' potential. He noted that it serves as a reminder that their journey matters and that there are people and institutions willing to stand with them as they pursue their goals.
Commitment to Education
Lacson reaffirmed the Province's steadfast mission to invest in human development. "We know that the future of Negros Occidental lies in the hands of an educated, empowered, and inspired generation," he said.
The Educational Assistance Distribution Program is part of broader efforts by the provincial government to support education and ensure that students from all backgrounds have access to opportunities for academic success.
