This year, GO-VA accepted two scholars from Mercy in Action as OJTs. The non-profit organization, based in Talisay City, Cebu, is one of GO-VA’s beneficiaries for its social responsibility projects. They are currently doing their 1-year internship in the IT Department.
Arlene is from Talisay City, Cebu.
She has been a Mercy in Action scholar since the 3rd Grade. She is a graduating BS Information Technology student at the Talisay City College. Her dream after graduating is to find work to support her siblings. She wants to continue volunteering at Mercy in Action to give back for all the blessings she has received.
Jaymar also hails from Talisay City.
He also has been a scholar since the 3rd Grade. He and Arlene are batchmates in Talisay City College. His goal after getting his degree is to find work to support his family. Like Arlene, he is committed to keep on doing volunteer work at Mercy in Action as a way of giving back.