01/09/2026
BAGONG PILIPINAS | BARANGAY BATA PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS💙
We are proud to recognize the five (5) Presidential Scholars of Barangay Bata, Bacolod City under the Bagong Pilipinas Barangay Presidential Scholars Program, implemented through the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Under this program, five (5) incoming fourth-year college students from every barangay are granted ₱20,000.00 Finisher Fund each to help support essential academic expenses and assist them in completing their college education. 🎓🇵🇭
🌟 Our Presidential Scholars from Barangay Bata:
👩🏻 CAMELLE T. VOLCAN
Daughter of a Vendor
4th Year College
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
STI West Negros University
👩🏻 PRINCESS MARGARET I. CEREZO
Daughter of an Angkas Rider
4th Year College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Major in Marketing Management
Bacolod City College
👩🏻 JHELIAN D. COBEROS
Daughter of a Solo Parent
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University
👩🏻 AILLEN RICH A. APUNGAN
Daughter of a Truck Driver
4th Year College
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Silay Institute, Inc.
👨🏻 RAFAEL JOHN A. JACO JR.
Son of a Pump Attendant
First to Graduate in the Family
4th Year College
Bachelor of Physical Education Secondary (BPED)
STI West Negros University
The selection of the beneficiaries was conducted through draw lots on June 8, 2026, which was broadcast live through our official page, followed by the required verification and assessment process.
Punong Barangay Kap. Remus Abaring expresses his heartfelt appreciation to the Office of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for extending this meaningful assistance to our young constituents. This ₱20,000.00 Finisher Fund will greatly help our scholars with their academic and other essential expenses as they pursue the completion of their college education.
Padayon sa pag-eskwela, mga Iskolar ng Barangay Bata! 🎓💙
Your Barangay Bata family is proud of you. May your success inspire more young people in our community to pursue their dreams. 🇵🇭✨
