MOA for deaf-mute students scholarship program Ok’d

The education of deaf-mute students in the City will receive a boost.

This after the 20th City Council, during its regular session on Monday, presided over by Presiding Officer Pro Tempore, Councilor Romeo Calizo, authorized City Mayor Rolando A. Uy to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the GreenVas Communications and Pilgrim Christian College.

The MOA covers the partnership of the parties in the implementation of the Relevant Industry Skills (RISE) Scholarship Program for deaf-mute students.

GreenVas specializes in providing accessibility services such as live captioning, sign language training, and other resources to facilitate communication and learning individuals with hearing impairments.

Pilgrim Christian College is committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment that supports the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities have access to quality education.

In his letter, Mayor Klarex Uy said that the agreement seeks to establish the partnership and institutional cooperation between the parties to provide educational experience for deaf-mute students by integrating cutting-edge technologies, innovative learning strategies and inclusive learning opportunities.

The legislation was certified urgent by the City Mayor.