Testimonials Archives

Posted by: Scholarship Office at March 25th, 2010

I am Paul Henry S. Herrera, a 2nd year BSMA student and a scholar of the Ateneo College Parents Council. I’m so grateful for having the priviledge to receive a PKD food coupon during class days, having this coupon is a big help for me because this entitles me to eat lunch for free. Before without the PKD I rarely ate my lunch because the money given to me is just enough for my fare. Thank you very much and God bless.

It is a blessing to be a recipient of the Pan Kada Dia Program. It is a great help for me because I don’t have enough daily allowance to buy my lunch. Thank you.
—Maria Monica B. Miguel BSBM – 3

Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia is a great blessing to me. I enjoyed the privilege of Pan Kada Dia for some years now. Thank you very much.—Herbana L. Soriano BSED – 4
I’m thankful that Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia has been implemented because it gave scholars like me the priviledge of going to class with a full stomach. Scholars such as myself who come from the provinces, have a limited budget to sustain my daily needs. Without the PKD, I experienced being hungry in class and not being able to concentrate well. I feel so blessed because I am now able to eat lunch for free. Unlike before, I had one meal a day and sometimes “one day no eat.” It’s a big help for me to be able to focus on my studies. Thank you so much.
—Michelle A. Algas BSED – 3

Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia Food Subsidy Program really plays a big role especially to students like me. With my daily allowance of P20.00, it is very hard for me to budget my allowance. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of this program. I hope this program will last. Thank you so much!
- Sherylyn D. Bello BSBM – 4

“Because of the Pan Kada Dia Program I no longer miss my lunch. Previously, I would spend most of my lunch time break reading in the library. Now, even if I do not have money for lunch, I no longer worry because I already have a free lunch at the canteen. Whenever I have school requirements- that needs photocopying- I will have some money to spare.Thank you to the contributors of the Pan Kada Dia food subsidy program. I am most grateful.”
—anonymous

“It is my 213th day in the Ateneo de Zamboanga University and aside from the scholarship that I am enjoying, there is this special project of the Office of Scholarships where I am one of the beneficiaries. It provides me with the “gift” of a free meal during lunch time. I receive a food coupon from the office everyday and I get to eat at the canteen. I feel so lucky. I no longer know how to express my endless appreciation to the benefactors and my most benevolent thanks to the office. I hope that this project will continue to enable more students like me.Thank you and God speed.”
—anonymous

The Siu Hua Yu Fund/ Pan Kada Dia Program

Posted by: Scholarship Office at March 25th, 2010

“. . .To give and not to count the cost; to fight and and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest . . . ” [ Prayer of Generosity, St. Ignatius of Loyola ]

After the inauguration of the Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia Food Subsidy Program almost 3 years ago, many good and kind-hearted people have contributed to the fund.

Beginning with 10 recipients to the program, we have been able to feed more college students – 40 as of last counting, all because of the ever-growing support from friends, students and professionals, alumni and even strangers.

We continue to seek the help of other generous individuals who wish to support our food subsidy program which will enable more students who do not have enough money for a decent meal a day to eat at our university cafeteria.

We end with these words of gratitude from some of the recipients:

PKD helped me has helped me a lot. I was able to get by daily because I am now able to eat lunch. Something I would normally skip doing just to be able to save money…
- Ailyn R. Balambao

The Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia (PKD) food subsidy program has helped me and my family because I am now able to enjoy the privilege of getting a free lunch daily. My parents do not worry about looking for additional money to pay for lunch.
– Faidal Darag

On behalf of the student beneficiaries, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all benefactors for their selfless support to the Siu Hua Yu/Pan Kada Dia Food Subsidy Program and may the Lord God continue bless them with much bounty.

In the service of God and Country,

Conrado Z. Balatbat
Director, Office of Scholarships
balatbatconz@central.adzu.edu.ph

N.B. Donations may be coursed through the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, or its BPI [Php] account# 2111 0001 42 [ please state that the funds are for the Siu Hua Yu/ Pan Kada Dia Program.]
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Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia Food Subsidy Program

Posted by: Scholarship Office at March 25th, 2010

Many have responded to our call for support for the Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia  Food Subsidy Program. Friends, Professionals, students and other anonymous benefactors have continued to lend a hand giving generous financial support so much so that 40 to 45 students daily are currently able to avail of the food subsidy program. Continue reading ‘Siu Hua Yu / Pan Kada Dia Food Subsidy Program’