College students from various schools in CALABARZON received checks as part of the CHED Student Monetary Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Program, an initiative by Deputy Majority Leader and TGP Party-List Representative Bong Joson Teves Jr. The students, accompanied by their parents, received the checks from representatives of the CHED IVA Regional Office. The event was attended by several local government officials from Laguna, including Sta. Cruz Vice-Mayor Laarni Malibiran, Magdalena Mayor Peter Bucal, Councilor Ron Saguirre, members of the Siniloan Sangguniang Bayan, representatives of Bokal Dada Reyes, and officials from the Alaminos Mayor’s Office.
CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera III addressed the gathering via a video message, highlighting the significance of the SMART Program in supporting students’ educational needs. This event underscores the collaborative efforts of CHED and local government units in Laguna to provide financial aid to students, aiding their recovery and transition during challenging times.
sana po matulungan nyo po aq na maging isa sa mga beneficiary rin po ang anak ko po ng inyong partylist under SMART po, malaking bagay po ito sa amin po.
malaking bagay pra sa aming mga magulang ang tulong galing po sa inyo. makakatulong sa mga anak nmin sa mga pangangailangan nila sa school