Gov. Oaminal secures ₱60 million budget for OFOP program from Speaker Romualdez

OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental—Governor Henry S. Oaminal secured additional funding worth ₱60 million for the One Family, One Professional (OFOP) program and an additional ₱15 million for farmers during his visit to House Speaker Martin Romualdez in Manila.

"We are working hard to find ways to increase the number of scholars in the next semester. Tungod sa atong tinguha nga kini nga programa dili lang nga magmalampuson kay nakahuman mo, kundili gusto pa namo i-expand ug madungagan pa ang mga grantees kay gikinahanglan nato ang pagpreparar kaninyo para atong makab-ot ang atong vision Asenso Misamis Occidental, unsa nga klase nga pag-Asenso nga kinahanglan ang Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon," Governor Oaminal emphasized.

He shared that the current budget of ₱100 million from local funds is insufficient to maintain the current 3,200 OFOP scholars. Given the desire to increase this number, the budget falls even shorter if the province adds more scholars.

“Busa, niadtong lunes, niadto ko ni Speaker Martin Romualdez ug akong gi-report niya ang mga programa ug major development programs ug projects nato dinhi sa probinsya para makab-ot nato ang atong vision,’’ he said.

Gov Oaminal expressed gratitude to Speaker Romualdez for his unwavering support towards the programs of the provincial government.

Governor Oaminal also personally interacts with the grantees to provide inspiration. He underscored the importance of proper preparation for youth to succeed, stating, “Para magmalambuon, kinahanglan ang mga kabataan matagaan og igong preparasyon, makahuman para makatrabaho, duna’y income para ang inyong pamilya sa inyong henerasyon matagamtam ang maong pagpuyong malambuon.”

He also highlighted the province's dedication to the One Family, One Professional program, saying, "We are very focused and serious about our One Family, One Professional program, ensuring you graduate. If you graduate, your chances of employment increase, and with a job, you earn an income. This not only helps you but also boosts the economy of our province and our nation."

Governor Oaminal mentioned the program's goal to increase the number of graduates. Upon assuming office and launching the program, they conducted an inventory and found that there were 18,000 families in Misamis Occidental without a single child who had completed their education. (SN/PGMO)