BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO
QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya — Six scholars supported by FCF Minerals Corporation here have completed their college degrees, with the company citing their achievement as a milestone for its education and community development programs.
The graduates include one scholar under the company’s Direct Mining and Technical Group (DMTG), scholarship program and five scholars from Barangay Runruno under the Social Development and Management Program, or SDMP.
Jay Bennett Pedro of Adamson University earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology. She received her diploma on July 9, 2026 during commencement exercises held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Manila.
Also graduating were five SDMP scholars from Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bayombong Campus: Sydney Guillaao with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, graduating Cum Laude; Francis Banih, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology; Yvone Mae Escaño, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management; Jessa Mae Nginhayan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; and Sebrelyn Omas, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education.
Company presence at graduation
Members of the DMTG Program Management Committee witnessed the graduation ceremonies. Also present were FCF Community Relations Office Manager Agnes Rosales and DMTG Scholarship Coordinator Benilyn Calilit.
In a statement, FCF Minerals Corporation recognized the graduates for their hard work and perseverance. Lorne Harvey, FCF General Manager for Operations, said “their accomplishments bring pride to the FCF Minerals Corporation family and serve as inspiration to other students in host and neighboring communities.”
Scholarship programs
The DMTG scholarship supports students pursuing degrees related to mining, geology, and other technical fields. The SDMP scholarship is part of FCF’s commitments to Barangay Runruno, where the company operates the Runruno gold-molybdenum project.
Under SDMP, FCF provides educational assistance to qualified residents of host communities as part of its social development initiatives. The program covers tuition and other school expenses to help students complete tertiary education.
Harvey said the scholarships aim to develop local human resources and provide graduates with opportunities to contribute to their communities and chosen professions.
FCF Minerals Corporation expressed optimism that the new graduates will pursue careers that will benefit both the industry and their hometowns.
“Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have brought pride and inspiration to the entire FCF Minerals Corporation family. We are proud of your achievements and excited to see the bright future ahead of you,” Harvey said.