Alay-sa-Bata, page 1

By Loreta C. Rafisura

The SHAPII Foundation Alay-sa-Bata Grant-Aid is a scholarship program given to selected students in Salay. It started in the year 2000, in the patio of the residence of Dr. Reynaldo and Mrs. Loreta Rafisura in Salay, Misamis Oriental.

In 2000, we had five scholars, here sitting on the front row. Behind them are their mothers. I often wonder why fathers seldom come on occasions like this!

In 2001, we had 14 scholars.

School Year 2002-2003

Second year students number the most at 8, namely, seated from left to right: Hazel Marie Vasallo, Anthony Galanida and Cristina Villafuerte. Standing from right to left: John Alex Bangot, Richiel dela Sierra, Charisma Mamaran, Ma. Flor Salva and Hazel Clavano.

Two students graduating from high school: Israel Gorra and Kristel Mae Torayno.

Parents of scholars started to organize themselves into a group in Year 2002. Twenty-one parents and 21 scholars are trying to find another livelihood activity to augment their income. They call themselves the SHAPII Parents For Educational Care Organization.

Three are in third year high school, namely, from left to right: Mariannie Ubatay, Reymar Taguic and Leny Palamine.

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Now we are partially supporting seven students in college! Though the stipend given them is of the same amount, everyone claims, it is still of help to have a little grant-aid than nothing! Their parents are now spending more for their tuition … but at least a portion of their miscellaneous expense are taken cared of.