OCTOBER 2015 ARTICLE 11

MDS NEWSLETTER
Date Issued: OCTOBER 2015

ELDERLY MONTH CELEBRATION

 In celebration of Elderly Week the City Government of Trece Martires throught the City Social & Development Office headed by Ms. Nora Delos Santos with the theme “Igalang ang Nakatatanda at ang Kanilang Karapatan” last October 1 – 7, 2015.

The activities for the weeklong celebration includes a Clean and Green project, physical fitness, Thanksgiving Mass, Parade and Motorcade of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo candidates, coronation of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo and a medical mission. The Organization of the Senior Citizen Association (OSCA) conducted a Barangay Clean and Green project last October 1, 2015. The activity started at 5 AM onwards and it covers the thirteen barangays of Trece Martires City. It was followed by the Federation Clean and Green last October 2, 2015 at 8 AM in the Senior Citizens Office.

On October 3, a Physical Fitness activity was joined by almost 900 OSCA members around 5 AM held at Cavite Provincial Capitol Ground and the meals is sponsored by water district TMC. The Thanksgiving Mass was led by Rev. Fr. Ogie Baas last October 4, it started at 7:20 AM in St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church.  The Flag Raising Ceremony at the Municipal Hall was also joined by seniors as they presented the candidates of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo last October 5, 2015. 

The Coronation Night of Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo was held at Cavite Provincial Gymnasium last October 6, 2015. The highlights of the event are : Talent portion, Dance Contest of all barangays,  Gown & Barong Tagalog with   special guest Board Member Irene Bencito of District 7 she is the chairman of Senior Citizen in Cavite. Special Awards: Best in Filipina Attire is Ms. Melba Matiag and Ms. Mila Madrid from Lapindario & Ms. Rosie Cabaya from San Agustin. The Star of the Day is  Ms. Maxima Locero, Best in Talent are Si Makisig na Lolo Mr. Rodrigo Crucillo from Barangay Luciano and Si Magandang Lola Ms. Gloria Destacamento from Barangay Osorio. At the end of the day announcement of winners of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo 2015 are: 5th Runner-Up: Ms. Lodivinia Bergado and Mr. Celso Escallar, 4th Runner-Up: Ms. Rosalina P. Leachon and Mr. Antonio Leachon, 3rd Runner-Up: Ms. Feliza Ramos & Mr. Arcadio Colada, 2nd Runner-Up: Ms. Maxima Rodil and Mr. Rodrigo Crucillio, 1st Runner-Up: Ms. Acela Manuel and Mr. Roman Salazar and Si Magandang Lola 2015 Grand Winner Ms. Anita Ferrer & Si Makisig na Lolo 2015 Mr. Rodolfo Umipon.