OFFICIALS of local government units, including Parañaque and Muntinlupa, praised the BusinessMirror and its private-sector partners for their advocacy in promoting the welfare of the elderly through the Dakilang Adhikain ng Ating Lahi (Dangal) Awards for Elderly Care.
Dangal Awards, now on its second year, is a partnership between the BusinessMirror, United Bayanihan Foundation and RiteMed.
“The people of Muntinlupa would like to thank the BusinessMirror, RiteMed and United Bayanihan Foundation for holding the Dangal Awards for Elderly Care, which has been an eye opener to us in the local government to launch more projects for our senior citizens,” Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresendi said.
He noted that the Dangal Awards has served as an inspiration for his office to be more mindful of its elderly constituents.
“We now value our lolos and lolas more because of this initiative. It has been an inspiration for us in the government,” Fresendi said.
The BusinessMirror presented the award on October 17, during the celebration of its ninth anniversary at Resorts World Manila in Parañaque.
Parañaque Councilor Vicente Kenneth “Binky” Favis said the awards prompted the city government to further improve its services to its senior citizens.
“It has helped us figure out what things we need to improve and what we have to continue. The advocacy supported by United Bayanihan Foundation and RiteMed has been a great help to us. We commend you for this,” Favis said.
The Offices of the Senior Citizens Affairs of Parañaque and Muntinlupa were recently cited for their efforts to improve the elderly care at the local government level.
“We are very glad that our friends from the United Bayanihan Foundation and RiteMed readily offered their all-out support to the project,” T. Anthony C. Cabangon, BusinessMirror publisher, said.
Every Monday, the BusinessMirror devotes a weekly page, titled “The Elderly” featuring articles that concern the elderly, including their rights, care and how they can enjoy the rest of their lives to the fullest. Also featured are stories on what local government units, foundations and groups are doing to help and honor the country’s older citizens. It also showcases the life achievements of some older people.