BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur, Oct 1 (PIA) – To pool-out
resources to finance the tuition fees and other educational needs of Alay Lakad
scholars, the local government unit of Bayog under the leadership of Mayor
Leonardo Babasa, Jr. thru its Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
(MSWDO) led the “Walk for a Cause” last September 28, 2012.
At least 3,000 residents from the different sectors of the community participated in the 1.5 kilometer walk from the Municipal Government Center to Glupa Gulian Agro Tourism Park at Sitio Quibranza, Barangay Kahayagan.
A total of P131,143.00 was raised during the walk,
where 17 scholars from the local college together with the rest of the scholars
from all levels of education are assured to be in the school this School Year
2012-2013.
Participated in the event are the Department of
Education (DepEd) Bayog District comprises of the National High Schools of
Bayog, Mataga, Bobuan, and Damit, JH Cerilles State College-Bayog Campus, NGOs,
People’s Organizations, WOMECO, Salawagan Agrarian Reform Cooperatives, Seventh
Day Adventist, Timbermines Multi-Purpose Cooperative.
Together with the national government agencies such as
the PNP, DILG, DENR, COMELEC, NIA, PhilPost, Telecom, Philippine Army, TVI
Resource Development, Liga ng mga Barangay and LGU officials along with the
rank and file employees. (BAG-PIO Bayog/CAL/PIA9)