Author: Gian Nicole Nuñez

In a momentous event held at the UE Briefing Room, the renowned foundation celebrated a significant milestone through the awarding of BHFI scholarship grants to exceptional students, alongside the highly anticipated launch of the BHFI-MFI Scholarship Program. With a firm commitment to promoting education and empowering aspiring scholars, BES-HNS showcased its dedication to supporting educational opportunities and creating a brighter future for the young minds through these initiatives last May 31, 2023.

The atmosphere at the UE Briefing Room was electric as the ceremony commenced, with esteemed guests, educators, students, and members of the BES-HNS Foundation Inc. and Megaworld Foundation Inc. gathering in anticipation.

With an air of excitement, the room buzzed as Atty. Nida Lucenario, the HNS Adviser of BES-HNS, stepped onto the stage to deliver her address, capturing the full attention of the audience.

In line with this, her welcome remarks underscored the foundation’s unwavering dedication to promoting education and providing exceptional students with the resources and opportunities needed to achieve their academic dreams.

The highlight of the event was the announcement of the BHFI scholarship grants. These grants serve as incentives for high-achieving students, aiming to motivate them to persist in their diligent efforts. Each semester, the BES-HNS Foundation awards prizes to the top twenty (20) members of the Beta Epsilon Sigma and Hiyas ng Silangan Honors Societies at the University of East – Manila, the University of East – Caloocan, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila.

In addition to the scholarship grants, the event also celebrated the launch of the BHFI-MFI Scholarship Program. The foundation partnered up with the Megaworld Foundation Inc. which added ten (10) more recipients to the grant. Hence, to expand the reach and impact of the scholarship program, benefiting a greater number of deserving students.

As the event drew to a close, the atmosphere was filled with hope and inspiration. The launch of the BHFI-MFI Scholarship Program was met with resounding applause, as the audience recognized the far-reaching impact it would have on the lives of countless aspiring scholars. The scholarship recipients expressed their gratitude and shared their aspirations for the future. Prof. Claudio Agsi, the BES Adviser of BES-HNS, concluded the event by expressing his gratitude to BHFI & MFI, the scholarship recipients, and the dedicated officers at BES-HNS who worked tirelessly to make these initiatives a reality.

The BES-HNS Awarding of BHFI Scholarship Grants and the launch of the BHFI-MFI Scholarship Program signify a turning point in the educational landscape. By investing in the potential of talented students, BES-HNS Foundation Inc. and Megaworld Foundation Inc. aims to build a brighter and more inclusive future, where every individual has an equal opportunity to achieve their dreams.

“On behalf of the entire College of Business Administration community, I extend deepest gratitude to the BHFI for the generous scholarships. Their commitment to empowering students and supporting their educational pursuits is truly commendable. To our remarkable scholarship recipients, today is a testament to your hard work, determination, and unwavering commitment to excellence,” said by  Dr. Rosalinda B. Lacerona, Dean of College of Business Administration – Manila.

The event was also graced by the presence of prominent figures, including Dr. Louie A. Divinagracia, Chancellor of UE – Manila Campus, Ms. Teresita I. Andres, Former Chief Operating Officer of the French Bank Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank Manila Offshore Branch, Mr. Marcial Morales, Chairman Emeritus of the BES-HNS Foundation Inc., Mr. Jan Michael Suarez, Supervisor of the Megaworld Foundation Inc., UE – College of Business Administration Faculty, and the BHFI & MFI Officers.