THE Manila city council is set to launch a scholarship program, in collaboration with the Korea International Education Association (KIEA), to allow Manileños to pursue their studies and even work in South Korea.
In a statement Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, the council’s presiding officer, described the partnership as “direct investment” in the future of the youth and the city.
“It was an honor to welcome the delegation from KIEA today…. Together with the City Council, led by our majority floor leader, we are passionately working to build a system that will open doors for our bright and deserving students to study in Korea,” she said.
The initiative was jointly proposed by the KIEA and the Manila Koreatown Association to provide comprehensive support for deserving students.
