“This scholarship is more than just financial assistance; it is a symbol of hope and a testament to the transformative power of education.”
Thus said San Fernando Mayor Mytha Ann Canoy in her message during the recent scholarship ceremony of Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) at the company’s new recreation area.
It capsulizes the heart and soul of TCPI’s scholarship program that, as she underscored to the beneficiary students, “represents an investment in your dreams and aspirations.”
She said the ceremony is “a celebration of your hard work, determination, and the potential you possess,” well attuned to its theme: “From Foundations to Futures: Cementing the Path to Excellence and Building Success Together.”
TCPI welcomed 13 new secondary and three tertiary scholars starting from the new school year, 2024-2025, honored the Class of 2024 from senior high school and college, and further recognized the top performers among all the scholars.
The company now maintains 73 high school scholars and 14 college scholars, according to Vanessa N. Bongcawil, human resources manager and concurrent head of the community and general affairs section.
Attuned to what the mayor said, TCPI president and CEO Takashi Miyashita declared, “We are not merely supporting individual aspirations; we are reinforcing the very pillars upon which our future successes will be built.”
“Our commitment to education and development is a cornerstone of our mission, and it is a privilege to support individuals who exemplify the values of perseverance, ambition and dedication,” he pointed out.
Speaking for the Department of Education, district supervisor Dr. Joel Umbay told the scholars that they are destined to be community leaders.
“The knowledge and experiences you gain are not just for personal growth but for the betterment of society,” he pointed out.
New scholars
TCPI granted certificates of scholarship to three new tertiary students now at CIT-U — Johnrey B. Repaso of Tubod and Jean R. Enot of Bugho, both taking up BS Civil Engineering, and Suzy P. Siarot of North Poblacion, taking up BS Chemical Engineering (ChE).
Entering junior high school from Grade 7 are from Basak: Aira Jane C. Tapere Bugho: Lislie Tausa, Cabatbatan: Niethan D. Oyangorin, Ilaya: Daisy Marie M. Racoma, Magsico: Desiree Mae Tortor, and North Poblacion: Andrew Joshua T. Gonzales.
The others are from Panadtaran: Charlyn T. Salem, South Poblacion: Joana Shin V. Esquera, Tabionan: Althea Kaye L. Tribunalo, Tañañas: Rey Anthony M. Caballes, Tinubdan: Khyrlgyn O. Cabahug, Tonggo: April Ann O. Simbajon, and Tubod: Jonila S. Siarot.
They study separately at Bugho Integrated School (IS), former Tinubdan IS, Ilaya IS, Magsico National High School (NHS), Notre Dame Academy, former Cabatbatan IS, Panadtaran IS, Sangat NHS, South Poblacion NHS – Math/Science School, Tabionan IS, and Tubod NHS.
Since 2005, the Taiheiyo Group in Cebu has sponsored 249 secondary scholars and 42 tertiary scholars since 2009, hiring eight of the college graduates.
