PANABO CITY, Davao del Norte—The city hosted the 5th Inter-Generation
Festival for children themed, “Ganito Kami Noon at ito na Kami Ngayon”
held in line with Children’s Month celebration in October.
Involving regional participation, the festival was held on October 29
in one of the leading children centers in Panabo, the Mariphil
Children’s Village-Atong Pinoy-anan at Barangay Nanyo.
The festival was conducted in coordination with the Area Based
Standard-Network (ABSNET) North Davao Cluster, Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI, various foundations, non-government
organizations (NGO) and government organizations.
City Mayor Jose L. Silvosa, Sr. graced the program and spoke about
the effort of the city government in strengthening its support to
children and youth.
“The City Government is doing its best in providing attention and
support to the youth of today especially those who are at risk,” Silvosa
said.
He also cited the Inter-Generation Festival as an initiative to
strengthen efforts of “molding the less fortunate children to be
responsible and productive citizens in their community”.
Also present during the festival were City Councilor Emeterio Blasé and Mariphil President Franklin Gentiles.
“This program aims to be a venue in sharing the children’s talents and experiences,” said Gentiles.
According to Councilor Blase, Mariphil is a joint venture that was
funded by the Local Government and a German foundation accredited by the
DSWD to cater selected Orphans in the City.
Among the Foundations that attended the Festival were the Home for the
Aged from Visayan Village, Tagum City; Angel Baraquiel of Panabo City;
Sagop-Palad; Touch of Hope Foundation, House of Joy, and Women
Development Center.
DSWD and ABSNET were partners in
monitoring and implementing programs and policies to the less fortunate.
ABSNET started in 2002, a federation that provides support on social
legislations, programs activities that will benefit all Social
Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDA) and Local Government Units
(LGU). (Jasmine Paras, CIO Panabo/ MAR)
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