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Soroptimist International Batangas Downtown (SIBD) Pledges Awards to Choses Students of Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas

November 15, 2024 - SIBD with their Live your Dream (LYD) and Access to Education Program (ATE) programs held the Awarding Ceremony for the chosen students of Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas at the Audio Visual Room (AVR) of the college. The SIBD delegation was welcomed by Dr. Lorna L. Gappi, College Administrator together with Mr. Andrew Brian Deguito, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Dolores D. Borras, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Mary Ann E. Antenor, Executive Vice President.

Ms. Joann Marabe, SIBD President together with Ms. Susie Blanco, Immediate Past President and ATE Chairperson, Ms. Melanny Uy, President Elect, and Ms. Sherryl Delos Angeles, LYD Chairperson and SIBD Auditor visited the Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas to formally distribute the monetary assistance from LYD to Ms. Gerralyn Villanueva, Ms. Angelyn Lozada and Charlotte Montalban. Montalban also received assistance in their household installation of electric utilities. On the other hand, ATE gave its initial monthly financial assistance to Ms. Noime Ann Bañares and Jane Kimberly Manalo.

With the kindest and purest hearts, the panelist asked a question to one of the students: " Anong gagawin mo kung sakaling ikaw ang manalo sa Live Your Dream?" "Ibibili po ng laptop". With this, Ms. Noime Ann Bañares and Ms. Gerralym Villanueva received brand-new laptops and bag to address their concern. One of the school’s graduate and runner up in the past year, Ms. Ma. Gilaire Yvette Sio also received monetary assistance.

SIBD is looking for more students that are deserving to receive assistance and help from the Organization to support them and lighten their expenses.

Article: Cescille Ebora
Photos: Reymund Pjay Sanchez