Tarlac State University - College of Business and Accountancy renewed its partnership with the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) through a signing of a memorandum of agreement on Tuesday (February 24) morning, held at the School of Law moot court.
AGAP, which began its partnership with TSU in 2019, provides financial assistance to two economically challenged but deserving students to help them obtain quality education.
Selected as the ninth and tenth scholars of the program are fourth-year accountancy students Kaira Sevial and Lyanna Dale Imperio, who are both running for Latin honors. Each scholar will receive P20,000 per semester.
According to AGAP president Marichu Palafox, TSU is the only university in Luzon with which they have renewed a partnership.
“We are honored to collaborate with such institutions that share a commitment to empowering young people through education. At AGAP, we truly believe that education is one of the most powerful investments,” Ms. Palafox said.
In his speech, TSU President Arnold E. Velasco emphasized the importance of collaboration between academic and professional institutions.
“This MOA is a testament that when academic institutions and professional organizations like AGAP work together, we create pathways that extend beyond the classroom, pathways toward more success leading to employment and public service,” Pres. Velasco said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Joshua Poquiz, a 2023 AGAP scholar who is now a lecturer at CBA, shared how the program helped him overcome financial struggles during his college years. He said they didn’t have an internet connection back then and only relied on mobile data during the sudden shift to online classes. Mr. Poquiz said he also received P10,000 cash assistance for his board examination review.
“Salamat po sa pagbibigay ng pangarap, pag-asa. At alam po natin na ang pagtulong sa mga scholars po natin ngayon, it gives a multiplier effect. Hindi man po nila maibalik direkta sa ibang scholars, maaring makatulong sa magulang, kapatid, pamangkin na maaring ipag-aral at magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan,” CBA Dean Jhonel Panlilio remarked.
Also present during the MOA signing were Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza, Associate Dean Dr. Henry Rufino, Ms. Liberty Toledo, Chair of the AGAP Scholarship Committee, and Ms. Maria Theresa Yambao, AGAP Scholarship Committee member.
