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Wednesday. September 20, 2017
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ILOILO City – Some 2,800 senior citizens from Arevalo, Mandurriao, City Proper, and Molo districts each received their P500 social pension at Molo gym on Sept. 18.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog initiated the social pension program in 2010. It aimed to help the elderly aged 60 and above for their medication and daily needs.
A total of P5 million budget has been allocated for this year.
The distribution for 2,200 senior citizens from Jaro, La Paz, and Lapuz districts was held yesterday at the Jaro gymnasium.
The city government, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office, distributed the social pension to beneficiaries identified by the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA).
“I am very thankful .This will be a big help especially for my medicine and daily needs,” said Manang Helda, one of the recipients.
On the other hand, some 6,000 persons with disabilities will also receive P500 social pension each on Sept. 23 at Jaro gym.
The OSCA, meanwhile, is searching for model senior citizens.
The search aims to give due recognition to senior citizens who have exemplified outstanding character and made significant contributions to their families and communities through public service, resource mobilization and leadership among others.
Winners will be honored during the “Huluaran sang Katigulangan Awards 2017” on Oct. 5.
While the public is encouraged to nominate, interested applicants should submit a scrapbook or write-ups on why they deserve to be awarded as “Huluaran sang Katigulangan.”
Supporting documents like photos, news clippings, certificates and awards (original and photocopy, if applicable) should be presented as well.
All filled-up nomination forms and other requirements should be submitted to OSCA at the second floor of city hall.
The award is in line with the Elderly Filipino Week held every first week of October as mandated by Proclamation No. 470 issued by then President Fidel Ramos. It aims to emphasize the important role of older persons in nation-building, and to raise and address issues concerning the sector. (Iloilo City PIO/PN)
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