by ATBaylon
Picture above shows (l to r) Fernando Magno, Felixberto C. Tabañar, Makato Mayor Ramon S. Legaspi, Jr., FSCAP-MC Pres. Rafael T. Baylon, VP Mauricio M. Antoja, Ms. Rose T. Tumbokon, Ms. Nilda F. Remegio & Ms. Tarciana C. Mationg.
The Makato Municipal Social and Welfare Development Office (MSWDO) under Ms. Nilda F. Remegio, Mun. Social & Welfare Development Officer (MSWDO) in close coordination with the office of the Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) under Ms. Tarciana C. Mationg, OSCA Head, with full support of LGU-Makato under Hon. Ramon S. Legaspi, Jr., Municipal Mayor, celebrated Senior Citizen Week (October 19-25, 2008). With the theme “Nakakatanda Huwaran at Yaman ng Bayan”, it was participated in by hundreds of Senior Citizens (SC) municipal-wide headed by Federation of Senior Citizen Association of the Philippines (FSCAP) Makato Chapter president Mr. Rafael T. Baylon.
Among prominent SC who graced the affair were former Vice Mayor Felixberto G. Tabañar, former Brgy. Captain Maria Tabanera Trinidad, Dr. Luciano T. Testa, Perla Relayson, and Mamerta T. Tumbokon.
The celebration covered series of activities such as Holy Mass Ceremony celebrated by Fr. Kenn Martin Estocado and Fr. Isauro P. David held at Sto. Niño Parish Church last Sunday morning, October 19, 2008.
Part II was a program held at AB Legaspi Memorial Hall on October 24, 2008. It was started with a prayer led by Ms. Belen Tejada; welcome address by OSCA head, Ms. Mationg; inspirational message and mass induction of SC officers of barangays Calim-bajan, Libang, Dumga and Poblacion, by Mun. Mayor Legaspi; message by FSCAP president Mr. Baylon and closing remarks by FSCAP vice president Mauricio M. Antoja, among many other activities. Lady dean of ceremony was Ms. Rose Tenaja Tumbokon.
Almost everybody expected but missed Atty. Mabini T. Tapuz to render a Kundiman song in the program. His absence was due to sudden death of his sister Ms. Ester T. Torre. But grief felt for her death was minimized as echoed by the sound of “My Song of Love” sang by SC Rosabel Tesorero.
Part III activities covered Ballroom Dancing and Singing contests as one of the highlights. Awarding of prizes to the winners, according to Social Welfare Aide Ms. Merly T. Tabernilla, were as follows: Ballroom Dancing: 1st – Mr. Billionito Ramos and Ms. Consolacion Sabino, 2nd – Mr. Doroteo Solidum and Ms. Purita Tambong – 3rd Mr. Diolito Puod and partner; Singing Contest: 1st – Ms. Maxima Tabios, 2nd Ms. Anastacia Tana and 3rd Ms. Immaculada Hugar Bello.
FSCAP – Makato Chapter president Mr. Baylon included in that weeklong SC celebration activities the long planned “Guided Educational Tour for SKs” to the farm of Banga MAFC Chairman Margarito R. Andrade, a National Awardee for “Farmer Scientist”. Andrade has plenty of environment-friendly technologies, such as low cost biogas digester that could last for ten years. It can convert livestock/poultry waste/manure to bio fuel for home or commercial uses. Mr. Baylon will reserve this activity for Mr. Keith T. Manares, MAFC Chairman to include uninformed farmers and farm youths.
In his inspirational message, Mayor Legaspi appreciated the activities of senior citizens. He mentioned SC who are treasured assets of the Makato Municipal Agriculture and Fishery Council. They guide MAFC to prioritize youth development in their plans and programs for the youth to engage and enjoy food production projects other than sports activities. Among them, treasured assets of MAFC are its officers and members whose knowledge and skills are reused by younger generation.Mayor Legaspi wished long life for these “Huwaran at Yaman ng Bayan” senior citizens. Long live SC!!! /MP
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