Aiming to ensure higher rate of success by providing interventions for ESGP-PA Grantees on their academic, career, personal-social development and values formation, the Scholarship Office conducted a three-day Team building Activity Level 3 with the theme, “Training tomorrow’s Leaders, today” last July 27-29, 2016 at Subic Grand Harbour Hotel, Subic, Zambales. One hundred eleven poor but deserving students from the family-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program(4Ps) in the province were given these opportunity to pursue their college degree through the Expanded Student’s Grant-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA), a joint program of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE) and the Aurora State College of Technology which started its implementation since the First Semester of SY 2014-2015, aimed to address poverty by increasing the number of graduates in higher education among poor households and to get these graduates employed in high-value added occupations in order to lift their families out of poverty that will contribute to a wide-ranging economic development. Under the program, a student grantee is entitled for a maximum of Php. 60, 000.00 scholarship grant per school year which is allocated for Tuition Fee – 20, 000.00, Text Books and other learning materials-5,000.00 and the remaining 35, 000.00 is distributed to Php. 3, 500.00 monthly stipend allotted for board and lodging, transportation, clothing, health/medical needs, school supplies, and other related costs. In addition, the SUC partner is also in charge in extending all the needed support that will guarantee the completion of their studies which include training, seminars and activities that will enhance their potentials for them to become a productive workforce of the society.
ASCOT Holds 20th Commencement Exercises
The Aurora State College of Technology held its 20th Commencement Exercises on April 17, 2015 at Sentro Baler, Baler, Aurora with the theme, “Upholding Excellence in Education for Sustainable Advancement”. Prior to the afternoon’s ceremony, a Baccalaureate Mass was officiated by Ref.Fr. Nilvon Co Villanueva in the morning of April 17. Dr. Evi Q. Fontanos, ASCOT-OIC President/Vice President for Academic Affairs led the imposition of hoods and awarding of diplomas and certificates to a total of 44 graduates in the Graduate Program and 584 in the Undergraduate Program, twelve of which received medals for finishing the degree as Cum Laude and With Honors.
ASCOT Partners with CHED, DSWD and DOLE for the Implementation of ESGP-PA
One hundred eleven poor but deserving students from the family-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program(4Ps) in the province were given the opportunity to pursue a college degree through the Expanded Student’s Grant-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA), a joint program of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE) and the Aurora State College of Technology that aims to address poverty by increasing the number of graduates in higher education among poor households that will contribute to a wide-ranging economic development. Under the program, a student grantee is entitled for a maximum of Php. 60, 000.00 scholarship grant per school year which is allocated for Tuition Fee – 20, 000.00, Text Books and other learning materials-5,000.00 and the remaining 35, 000.00 is distributed to Php. 3, 500.00 monthly stipend allotted for board and lodging, transportation, clothing, health/medical needs, school supplies, and other related costs. In addition, the program also makes certain that the SUC partner will extend all the needed support that will guarantee the completion of their studies for them to become a productive workforce of the society.
ASCOT Hold’s 19th Commencement Exercises
With the theme, “Enhancing Access to Quality Education in the Countryside”, ASCOT held its 19th Commencement Exercises under sunny skies at Zabali Campus Ground, Baler, Aurora last Monday, April 07, 2014. His Excellency Reuben Levermore, New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines was this year’s Guest of Honor and Commencement Speaker. He congratulated the Class of 2014 and spoke to them about the many ways on how graduates can participate and serve well in service. He mentioned the resemblance of his country to Aurora and said that he was very impressed with its abundance. He challenged the graduates to take advantage of these consider how they can be of help in developing it.
Department of Engineering Continues its Excellence in Recent Board Exam
ASCOT Engineering graduates once again registered a high passing percentage of 60% in the recent September 2013 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination. Engr. Angelo Valdez Alisoso, Engr. Mark Pagal Marfil, and Engr. Marvin Ibarra Talavera, all from Batch 2013 were among the 2201 new Licensed Engineers produced by the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination administered last September 22-23, 2013. ASCOT’s excellent performances in Licensure Examination were testaments of the hard work and common goal of every ASCOTian in building a promising future through excellence in education.
FLE results released, 8 new Foresters from ASCOT
Eight ASCOT alumni passed the Forester Licensure Examination, held July 14 and 15, 2013. The results were released two days after the examination. ASCOT had a performance rate of 15.69%. This year’s rate was much higher than last year by 3.19 %. ASCOT also had the highest number of examinees in the country with a total of 51, including 44 first timers and 7 repeaters. According to DFES Director For. RB J. Gallego, he was expecting a higher performance rate, but nonetheless he is still happy and congratulates the passers. He also added that ASCOT examinees will do better next year and will aim for a higher performance rate. The eight new Foresters from ASCOT include, John Eric Aliwak, Camille Bautista, Aida Gagaza, Joel Galamgam, Ezra Jane Gonzales, Geoffrey Librero, Jaizel Ann Mateo and Jennifer Morada. (KTOlivar)
ASCOT Holds 18th Commencement Exercises
It was a historic day inside the Sentro Baler last April 6, as Aurora State College of Technology held its 18th Commencement Exercises with the theme, “ASCOT:Two Decades of Service for the Province of Aurora and the Larger Community”. This year’s Commencement Exercises marks the largest graduating class in the College’s history with 1 Magna Cum Laude, 18 Cum Laude and 4 With Honors.
ASCOT Casiguran Campus on its 2nd Commencement Exercises
ASCOT Casiguran held its 2nd Commencement Exercises last April 2, 2013 at the Bianoan Multi-Purpose Hall, Casiguran, Aurora. Eighteen graduates under the Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences acquired their degrees in Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, eight graduates from the Department of Industrial Technology received their Certificates in Senior Electrician Course and four graduates from the same Department got their Diploma in Electrical Technology.
ASCOT Scholars Give Thanks to Benevolent Benefactors
Scholarship beneficiaries and benefactors had an opportunity to exchange dialogue at the Benefactors-Scholars’ gathering last March 16, 2013 at the ASCOT Covered Court. The gathering was an opportune time for scholars to express their profound gratitude to their Sponsors who made their dream of pursuing higher education a reality. Word of thanks were given by the scholars, Jerlan Colas(Cong), Christian Pecasio(JJAF), Dianne Marie Cabasag(CHED), Jennifer Sotero(SAFE) and Vicky Ramelo(SPPA) for their deep appreciation and recognition to their benevolelent benefactors not for just for the financial support extended to them but most of all for the experience and inspiration. Most of the scholars’ message was about the realization that poverty is not a hindrance to attain college education and to get a chance to succeed in life Also, the ASCOT Baseball Team and Taekwondo Players took the opportunity to extend their sincerest appreciation for the financial support given to them during the SCUAA National Olympics, held at the Zamboanga del Norte Sports Complex in Dipolog City last February 18 -21, 2013 which made it possible for them to take home the Gold and Silver Medals.