President Gloria Macapgal-Arroyo arrived at Bohol today, to grace the formal launching of the “Sama-sama para sa Kalikasan”, and also to sign into law today the amendments to Republic Act 7232 or “Act Strengthening and Expanding the Coverage of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES)” to be held at the Bohol Wisdom School Gymnasium.
Arroyo was welcomed at the Tagbilaran Airport by local officials nonetheless. They were led by Gov. Erico Aumentado, Mayor Dan Neri Lim, 1st District Rep. Edgar Chatto, 2nd District Rep. Roberto Cajes, 3rd District Rep. Adam Jala, SK National Federation President Jane Cajes, SK Secretary-General Patrick Bench Marco, and SK VP for Visayas Karl Giuseppe Gumban.
Afterwards, Arroyo together with the local officials proceeded to the Bohol Wisdom School where they were welcomed by 4,500 SK members and media.
The launch started with an Opening Message by SK President Jane Cajes followed by the signing into the SPES now known as Republic Act. 7323. And lastly, Arroyo gave her Message. After which, she was given a cake to celebrate her coming Birthday this April 5.
The launching ended with a concert from Bamboo and Nikki Gil.