Dumalinao mayor to offer free transportation to college students

By Gideon C. Corgue

DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur, July 10 —"Free transportation for college students will be the first thing that will be implemented under my administration”.

Thus disclosed Mayor Raul Famor, the newly elected mayor of Dumalinao  during the recently convened Consultative Stakeholder’s Forum held at the municipal gym.

Speaking before thousands of stakeholders from the private sector, national government agencies, and barangay officials, Famor announced that in his first 100 days in office, he has committed to providing free transportation for college students in Dumalinao who are studying in Pagadian City.

Famor added that he feels compassion for the poor parents who have approached him and asked for help with their problem of paying for the daily transportation of their children who are studying in Pagadian.

The local chief executive added that if the LGU can provide free transportation to college students for 22 days, parents will save a total of P220,000.00 and will no longer have to worry about sending their children to school.

“Nangayo ko ni Governor Divina Grace Yu ug tabang ning maong programa, pinaagi sa pagpahulam ug dugang nga sakyanan sanglit ang LGU aduna lamang duha ka sakyanan nga magamit. Nalipay ko kay mi-approve siya sa akong hangyo kaniya.” Famor said.(I asked Governor Divina Grace Yu for help with this program, by lending me an additional vehicle since the LGU has only  two vehicles to use. I am happy that she approved my request”.)

Famor said that the free transportation is part of the governor's 'HEARTS' program. (jcc/KBP-Zamboanga del Sur )

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