Since 1983, PCAFPD has promised to build futures for Filipino students with limited means through its university scholarship program. In early 2026, we received an unsolicited letter from one of our 1994 graduates. Jonazon Jeff Factora brings us up to date on his life. He specifically asks us to share his message with our “generous sponsors.”
“A Long Overdue Message of Gratitude”
Thirty-six years ago, when I began my college journey, I was a young student with dreams far greater than my financial capacity. What changed the direction of my life was the scholarship I received from the Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development. It was not merely financial assistance—it was belief in a Filipino student whose potential had yet to unfold.
After graduating in 1994, I carried forward the understanding that the scholarship was not an endpoint but a responsibility. That sense of responsibility eventually led me to pursue and complete a Juris Doctor degree. Studying law strengthened my appreciation for governance, accountability, and institutional integrity.
Today, I serve in the Department of Agriculture in Cagayan Valley (DA-RFO2). For years, I worked as a Planning Officer, helping shape agricultural programs and public investments that directly affect thousands of farmers. Planning in government is often unseen, but its consequences are tangible… In a region frequently exposed to climate variability, planning is not paperwork; it is protection, foresight, and stewardship of limited public resources.
In 2025, I was deeply humbled to receive the Lingkod Bayani – Pagasa Award from the Civil Service Commission (CSC)… I thought of the scholarship that made my education possible and of the generous sponsors who believed in Filipino students decades ago.
To the generous sponsors of PCAFDP, my gratitude remains enduring. Your quiet investment in the early 1990s continues to bear fruit… Though decades have passed, the ripple effect of your support is real and measurable.
Please accept this message not only as personal gratitude but as affirmation that the seeds planted decades ago continue to yield meaningful harvest. I respectfully ask that this message be shared with the generous sponsors and all those who continue to believe in Filipino scholars. Their trust has not been misplaced.”
— Jonazon Jeff Factora, PCAFPD Scholar (Class of 1994)
We hope our donors share in the pride we feel in Jonazon’s success and the appreciation we have for his thoughtful message. Continued support for the foundation ensures that students like Jonazon can pursue their education and go on to serve their communities in meaningful ways. Please make a gift today at https://rpcvphilippines.org/contact-us/donate. Together, we can continue building futures of hope.