SENATOR Francis “Tol” Tolentino shared the current talks with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to give out scholarships for medalists of the first-ever Philippine ROTC Program (PRG).
In a press conference prior to the PRG closing ceremony on Saturday, Tolentino said: “May mga pakikipag-usap sa Commission on Higher Education na maglaan ng ROTC Sports Scholarship lalong-lalo na sa mga nakakuha ng gold para makapagpatuloy sa kolehiyo.”
The PRG founder added: “Di dapat maging hadlang sa pag-aaral nila ang kahirapan.”
The senator likewise lauded the successful run of the PRG, which fulfilled its goal to raise awareness on the ROTC Program.
“Marami pa pong kulang, mahaba-habang brainstorming ito. Pero iyong pag e-levate sa consciousness ng ating mamamayan sa ROTC program, palagay ko dumating doon,” Tolentino said.
“Ngayon nanunumbalik iyong pagkilala sa ROTC Program. Hindi mandatory pero buhay pa ang ROTC,” he added.
The PRG officially wrapped up after its more than 2two-month run across the Philippines with the awarding of the national games champions.
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