On 13 July 2025, the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) officially welcomed its new batch of 48 scholars for Academic Year 2025–2026 during a special orientation at CFBCI Auditorium, Sky 1 Tower, Binondo, Manila. The gathering served as more than just a formality; it was a heartfelt celebration of new beginnings, shared aspirations, and collective hope. With the presence of CFBCI officers led by President Samuel Lee Uy, education committee members guided by Director/Chairman Richard Alviar, current scholars, parents of new scholars, and alumni, the event was filled with words of encouragement and inspiring stories that set the tone for the scholars’ academic journey ahead.

The orientation of new beneficiaries of the Pagharap sa Pangarap College Scholarship Program began with inspiring messages from President Uy and Director Alviar, and was immediately followed by the discussion of the rules and regulations of the scholarship program. Two alumni from the scholarship program led the elaboration of these rules namely, Ms. Melonick Casipe and Ms. Fatima Supan who are now professionals in their respective fields. A few current scholars also shared their positive experiences as beneficiaries of this program, attesting that aside from providing financial support, CFBCI genuinely cares for its scholars and aims to offer a holistic training to equip them for their future roles and careers.

All the new scholars listened attentively while their parents also joined the orientation to express their utmost support and guidance to their children. “We do not ask anything in return, we just wanted to help in ways we can to make our country’s future brighter,” these are the kind words of President Uy which resonated deeply to the new scholars. The orientation ended successfully with a group photo opportunity.

All the students are excited in their journey as scholars of CFBCI, who will be molded holistically through the organization’s projects and activities including its monthly values formation seminar also known as the “Life Skills and Motivational Seminar.”

Since 2009, the Pagharap sa Pangarap College Scholarship Program has been a beacon of opportunity, empowering financially challenged yet determined students to pursue higher education in State Universities both within and outside Metro Manila. Rooted in the belief that education is a powerful equalizer, the program has consistently provided not just financial assistance but also mentorship and values formation. Through this long-standing initiative, CFBCI has opened doors for countless young individuals, enabling them to break the cycle of poverty, realize their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the nation.

菲華工商總會訊：今學年本會繼續開放申請「點亮未來」教育方案，並對申請輔助的學生們採取嚴格審查；受助生的條件必須符合品學兼優、家境清寒等諸項標準，由本會文教委員會同仁專程前往所有申請學生的家中探訪，親自瞭解學生的人品與家庭狀況。二零二五至二零二六學年度共收到一百七十五份申請表，經過學校推薦及本會領導同仁嚴謹的家訪審查，篩選出五十四人，在最後的面試與訪談後，最終接納了四十九名新受助學生。並於二零二五年七月十三日（星期日）上午，在本會八樓禮堂舉行本學年度「點亮未來」助學方案新生說明會。本會出席領導同仁：理事長黃書瑋，文教委員會主任曾煥眉董事，副主任留牡丹、莊南文，青年企業委員會副主任黃愛儀，以及文教委員會理事張其安、呂偉利等。四十九名新學員在家長或監護人陪同下出席。

說明會由本會文教委員會主任曾煥眉董事致歡迎詞；理事長黃書瑋發表勉勵：「希望學員們珍惜這來之不易的機會，持續奮發向上，不僅為自己，更為家庭與社會創造未來。」他重申本會將持續致力於教育扶助，助力更多年輕人翻轉人生。

接著由兩位學友會成員Melonick Casipe和Fatima Supan講述了獎學金計劃的規則條例和注意事項。兩位學友會成員如今都是學有專術的社會人士，她們以過來人的身份分享受惠於本會獎學金的正面經驗，說明除了提供經濟上的支持外，本會也關心學員的身心發展，並致力於提供全方位的訓練，以裝備學員們未來的職涯發展。問答環節中，本會領導同仁與學友會成員耐心解答學員和家長的各項疑問，使新受助生更快融入，並了解「點亮未來」助學方案的創辦宗旨、意義與責任。

本年度錄取的四十九名受助生，分別就讀於：嗎拉汶市立大學（City of Malabon University）、描東岸省立大學（Batangas State University）、菲律濱理工大學（Polytechnic University of the Philippines-PUP）、馬尼拉市立大學（Pamantasang Lungsod Ng Maynila-PLM）及馬尼拉大學（Universidad De Manila-UDM）等知名公立高等學府，展現本會助學方案廣納大岷及外省清寒優秀學子的用心與成果。

本會自二零零九年推動「點亮未來」助學方案以來，已有近五百位學子在本會資助下順利完成學業，遍布社會各行各業；今年更有四十六位受助生順利畢業，其中三十五位榮獲拉丁榮譽（Latin Honor），包括二位「最高榮譽（Summa Cum Laude）」、二十位「卓越榮譽（Magna Cum Laude）」及十三位「優等榮譽（Cum Laude）」，成績斐然。今學年尚栽培一百廿九名大馬尼拉及外省地區受助生。本會將持續透過「點亮未來」助學方案，為更多懷抱夢想、潛力無限的學子提供逐夢平台，為菲律濱社會培育新生代優秀人才，攜手共創希望、點亮未來。

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上左右小圖：（上至下）黃書瑋，曾煥眉，Fatima Supan，Melonick Casipe。
中圖：迎新會現場。
下圖：本會出席領導同仁、學友會成員與本年度錄取的受助生們合影留念。（坐者左起）本會秘書處負責「點亮未來」助學方案項目職員羅娜，黃愛儀，呂偉利，莊南文，曾煥眉，黃書瑋，留牡丹，張其安，Fatima Supan，Melonick Casipe。