Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Division

Academic Scholarship from the City Scholarship Program

This program was enacted through City Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2002 with series of amendments, latest of which is City Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2015.

SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Office/ Division	Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Division
Classification	Simple
Type of Transaction	G2C
Who may Avail	Less privileged students who are willing to pursue college education
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENT			WHERE TO SECURE
1. Filipino Citizen and resident of the city
2. Has general weighted average of not lower than 83% and with no failing grade in any subject
3. Has passed the qualifying examination given by BAPAD/SCSM
4. Must not be a recipient of any scholarship grant, public or private
CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1.1. Proceed to Scholarship-inCharge/ Sulay sa Futuro Board Secretariat for screening	1.1. Checks if the client is qualified to avail of the program. If qualified, provides application form.	None	5 minutes
1.2. Submits accomplished application form with required documents.	1.2. Receives form with attached documents and issues examination permit.	None	3 minutes	City Government Department Head I
2. Take the qualifying exam. If passed: Submit ITR/ Certificate of Tax Exemption	2. Checks the qualifying exam, conducts background investigation, and posts passers	None		City Government Department Head I
3. Claim the benefits	1. Encodes in the Scholarship Database ana issues ID	None
3. Claim the benefits	2. Pays-in financial benefits to beneficiary & pays tuition fee directly to school.	None
Total			8 minutes

ALS Financial Grant

This program was enacted through City Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2014 and is intended for those who went through Alternative Learning System and has passed the National A & E exam which qualifies an individual to pursue tertiary education.

SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday,8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Office/ Division	Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Division
Classification	Simple
Type of Transaction	G2C
Who may Avail	Previously enrolled ALS student who passed the A&E Exam
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENT			WHERE TO SECURE
1. Certification as ALS Education client			DepEd Sorsogon City
2. Pass the A&E Exam
CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Present to BAPAS the Certificate from DepEd ALS & the A&E Exam Result	1.1. Checks if the client is qualified to avail of the program. If qualified, provides application form.	None	5 minutes	City Government Department Head I
2. Present enrolment form	1.2. Receives form with attached documents and issues examination permit.	None	15 minutes
3. Claim benefits	2. Checks the qualifying exam, conducts background investigation, and posts passers	None	5 minutes
Total			25 minutes

Educational Subsidy for Tertiary Students

Extended to students who are enrolled in the private tertiary schools in the city. The City provides financial assistance of TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P 2,000.00) per semester financial subsidy directly being paid at the school where the student is enrolled.

SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Office/ Division	Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Division
Classification	Simple
Type of Transaction	G2C
Who may Avail	College students from the city who opted to enroll in private schools within the city
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENT			WHERE TO SECURE
Application Form submitted directly to the school
Barangay Certification stating residency and has no derogatory record			Barangay where the student resides
CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. If availing the service for the first time, proceed to the College Registrar and apply for Educational Subsidy for Tertiary Students.				College Registrar
2. Attend the orientation for grantees	1. Conduct group orientation by school of the program	None	2 hours	City Government Department Head I
3. Schools submit the Masterlist and Bill of Accounts	2. Prepares voucher & pay by check to private schools	None		City Government Department Head I
			2 hours

Sourced-out Scholarship

This program is a sole initiative of the City Mayor to add up to the present number of scholarships the City Fund can provide. From time to time, the City Mayor solicits or partners with private group, individuals, and organization.

SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Office/ Division	Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Division
Classification	Simple
Type of Transaction	G2C
Who may Avail	All tertiary / college students
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENT			WHERE TO SECURE
Online application
CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Proceed to Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Section (BAPAS) and inquire on the availability of Scholarship Program from Outside Source	1. Orients the client on the available scholarship and assist in the online application	None	5 minutes	City Government Department Head I
2. Apply online and enroll in school	2. Advices client thru text of application update	None	2 minutes	City Government Department Head I
			7 minutes

Intervention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Programs for Drug Dependents

The Sorsogon City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (SCADAC) serves as the focal point through which various organizations and individuals work together in the planning implementation and evaluation of programs on drug abuse prevention and control. It refers the users and pushers to the police and other institutions for corresponding sanctions, rehabilitations, and intervention. It provides technical support and keeps records of all activities implemented for documentation and submission to the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the DILG

SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Office/ Division	Barangay Affairs and Public Assistance Division
Classification	Simple
Type of Transaction	G2C
Who may Avail	Persons Who Used Drugs/Recovering Drug Dependents Families of victims of drugs and substance abuse
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENT			WHERE TO SECURE
None
CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Proceed to BAPAS Office to inquire on how to avail of the services and submit to an interview.	1. Gives information about the service and interviews the client to determine the category on drug use and abuse.	None	5 minutes	City Government Department Head I
	2. Refers the case to the DDB accredited Physician for diagnosis	None	2 minutes	City Government Department Head I
2. Wait for the schedule on the kind of intervention	3. Sets schedule of intervention	None		City Government Department Head I
3. Attends required intervention/ rehab	4. Conducts the proper category intervention General intervention for Low RISK Community BRP for moderate; IOP for mild; Residential Care for severe cases and After the intervention, client should report for After Care.	None	1 day	SCADAC/ DDB – Accredited Physician
5. Complete the required session	5. Conduct graduation/ moving-up ceremony	None		City Government Department Head I
5. Complete the required session	6. Issue Certificate of Completion	None		City Government Department Head I
Total			7 minutes
Note: actual conduct of intervention, rehabilitation and recovery program not included