Full scholarships were awarded by the provincial government to 23 aspiring professionals last June 27, 2025 under the Catanduanes Medicine and Law Scholarship and Return Service Program (CMLSRSP).
The 15 Doctor of Medicine scholars are Ma. Katrina V. Alberto, Diana Grace A. Baluyot, Marelle Alexandra T. Bañas, Charlie G. Caadlawon, Dorothy Gail T. Camu, Krizza Vel S. Quiniano, Melchor Ian C. Quintana, Rica Angela T. Razal, Francis Joseph V. Sacris, Riza Jane F. Tario, Jamaine Ann T. Tating, Andrea Louise T. Tianela, Denzel Jam DR. Tubeo, Sean Albert P. Valeza, and Daniella Maria Sophia S. Velasco.
The eight (8) Juris Doctor scholars are Richard Abenir, Gener E. Alberto, Seslhen A. Clemente, Apollo Iliano A. Publico, Kertz Alwen R. San Juan, Jusef Angela B. Sorra, Angel Micah N. Sorrera and Ace John F. Tabuzo.
Some attended the ceremony in person, while others joined virtually, along with their parents, CMLSRSP Board Members, the Technical Working Committee, and the CMLSRSP Chairman, outgoing Governor Joseph C. Cua.
In his message, Cua emphasized the power of education to change lives and make dreams a reality—highlighting the inspiring stories of a tricycle driver’s daughter and a government worker’s daughter, now both preparing to take the Bar exams with the help of the program.
Addressing the scholars, he reminded: “You have been given a privilege that no other Catandunganon has. Do not waste this opportunity. Pag kamo nasasakitan sa pagmemorize, pag basa, asin sa saindong mga exams, remember that ‘to struggle in your studies is also a privilege.’ Dai pagsayangon.”
He further encouraged them to give back: “Pag kamo abogado na asin doctor, hinguhahon na magtabang man sa mga kapwa niato Catandunganon.”
“Darhon an batas asin an programa sa salud, sa mga komunidad na kaipuhan talaga nin tabang,” he added, urging the scholars to stay grounded in service.
As Catanduanes continues to invest in its future lawyers and doctors, the provincial government reaffirms its commitment to inclusive, life-changing education that empowers individuals and uplifts communities for generations to come.