Panabo City supports elderly week

PANABO CITY- The Panabo City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) spearheaded the Elderly Week Celebration with the theme: “Ang Nakakatanda ay Yaman, Katuwang sa Pag-unlad ng Bayan, Pangalagaan Kanilang Kapakanan” held at the ARF Gym last September 25, 2014.

City Mayor Jose L. Silvosa, Sr., graced the opening program during which he outlined the significant role played by senior citizens in the development and progress of Panabo City.

He also graced the awarding of Certificates of Recognition given to the Senior Citizens who served 15 years of service in  the Panabo Federation of Senior Citizens Association (PAFESCA).

Part of the celebration was the opening of the 19th Socio Cultural and Sports Competition wherein more than 800 Senior Citizens attended. Participants displayed their talents such as Vocal Solo contest, Chess, Dama and Ballroom dancing competition.

Free haircut was also sponsored by City Councilor Hon. Janet Tanong-Maboloc.

Present during the activity were Board Members Hon. Ely Dacalus, Hon. Allan Dujali, City Councilors Hon. Emmanuel G. Pamisaran, Hon. Janrey G. Gavina, Hon. Raquel B. Geraldo, Hon. Emeterio E. Blase  and  representatives of Congressman  Hon. Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr. and  Governor Hon. Rodolfo Del Rosario.

Elderly Week is an annual event declared thru Proclamation No. 470, it highlights the important role of older person in Nation building. The CSWDO in partnership with the City’s members of the PAFESCA gather for a week of activities to promote public awareness of the rights and the well being of elderly people. 

The City Government has prioritized the welfare of Senior Citizens through the Senior Citizen Welfare Program of the CSWDO. The program supports the implementation of R.A. 9994 also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.

Those who are covered by the said law can avail 20% discount on the sales of goods and services such as medicines, medical and dental fees, transportation fees, admission fees in theaters and other places of leisure.  (Jasmine A. Paras,  CIO –Panabo/jmda)