DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur, Dec. 08 (PIA) – The gathering of more
than 400 day care children at the provincial capitol gym in the city conveyed a
message to put an end against child abuse such as prostitution, child labor and
crime commission.
The children accompanied by their parents and teachers from
various day care centers throughout the province recently converged for the
culmination of the 23rd Universal Children's Month.
With the theme"Komunidad at Pamahalaan Magkaisa, pang-aabuso
sa Bata Wakasan Na," the celebration featured a fun-filled event
showcasing competitions on Draw and Tell a Story, Song Solo, Modern Dance and
Tula.
The showdown of talents was enthusiastically witnessed by proud
parents, municipal and provincial social welfare development officers who
showed all-out support to the children.
Vice-Governor Aileen Almendras shared her personal experience of
how it is to be a mother that would start from birth and rearing onwards.
Almendras urged mothers to keep track on their children in school
as education is the only gateway towards development.
Nobody went home empty handed since all non-winning local
government units were given consolation prizes.
The three major winners of the four categories received handsome
cash prizes and trophies from the provincial government of Davao del Sur.
PSWDO officer Esterlita Hermosisima is pinning hope that the next
gathering would be more significant and wholesome.
The province of Davao del Sur has approximately 646 day care
centers with 19,245 kids enrolled. (PLGU-Davao del Sur/Nilda S. Aniñon)
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