Manila, July 10 -- At least 42 beneficiaries of the "Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa" (BP2) program have signified their interest to avail of the scholarship programs of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
The move is part of the national government's commitment to helping returning residents find new opportunities in the province after movement restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis displaced them in Metro Manila.
Alexandra Valeriano, information officer of TESDA's provincial office, said on Friday they were getting the updated contact numbers of the first batch of 112 BP2 beneficiaries who arrived in Leyte on May 21 to enlist more scholars.
"They are our priority for the scholars...