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Tubig Pilipinas Foundation Inc. (TPFI) is positioning scholarships and academic support as part of that effort, seeking to help students pursue professional careers while remaining connected to their home communities.
In a statement, the organization said it recently formalized a partnership with National University (NU) Bacolod through Project Kinabukasan, a scholarship and education support program designed to help deserving students from host communities access higher education opportunities and career pathways. The agreement was signed in Bacolod City on May 29, 2026.
Why it matters
The initiative reflects a broader trend among infrastructure operators and utilities that are investing not only in physical assets but also in human capital development to support long-term regional growth.
Under the partnership, two scholars from Barangays Abo-Abo and Caliban in Murcia, Negros Occidental will receive full tuition fee support, educational allowances and academic assistance. Eligible degree programs include Civil Engineering, Architecture, Accountancy, and Computer Science.
The details
TPFI said the scholarship program aligns with its belief that infrastructure development should create opportunities for communities where projects operate. The foundation added that it aims to help students pursue careers as professionals, engineers, project managers and community leaders.
The partnership also highlights NU Bacolod’s role in producing graduates for technical and professional sectors. According to TPFI, NU alumni are already represented across its leadership and technical teams, including positions in ESG, hydrology, engineering, project management and operations.
By the numbers
Bacolod Bulk Water, a Tubig Pilipinas subsidiary, said its workforce is entirely composed of employees from Negros Island, including around 50 skilled professionals. The company also noted that women lead its Bacolod operations across management, construction and engineering functions. It currently supplies about 40 percent of Bacolod City’s water requirements.
TPFI said the program supports its broader mission of promoting education, sustainability and local opportunity in the communities it serves. —Daxim L. Lucas | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
