The Impact

At Eliahu Cedars Foundation, we are proud to have a 100% graduation rate among our scholars.

Every student who receives a scholarship from our foundation is supported and guided to ensure they complete their degree program.

Testimonials

Marcelina Velasco,
Executive Director

"Remarkably, not a single one of our scholars dropped out of university throughout the COVID- 19 pandemic. Despite the disruptions to education deemed by the United Nations as the "greatest disruptor," our students maintained an exceptional average academic score of 92/100%.

The perseverance and sacrifices of our beneficiaries were evident in the unwavering appreciation expressed during the assessment and evaluation conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) agency evaluators."

Filomina Bito,
Chair of the Board

"We remained steadfast and united in our mission. Our work is like a small seed that has blossomed into many branches.

The project expansion for indigent children in the province of Baliuag is a signifigant milestone for us, some of our scholars are first in their families to graduate from college. Our programs have successfully assisted parents who are struggling financially to support their children in achieving their dreams."

Attorney Bernice Ontiveros,
Scholar Alum

"I would like to express my deepest gratitude to your foundation for choosing me as one of your scholars. I will forever be grateful for the once in a lifetime opportunity you have given me.

Without your help, I would not be able to afford the expenses of pursuing my passion to study law. Through your endless generosity and kindness, you have changed the lives of many aspiring students, including mine."

Bernice, daughter of a single mother, is a recipient of an Elias J. Bechara scholarship and Eliahu Cedars alumni. She attended undergrad and law school before sitting for the bar exam in 2022. Hard work paid off as she is gainfully employed after ultimately accepting a job offer at prestigious law firm in the Philippines. She celebrated her first pay check by treating her mother and sister.