DILG-13 distributes gifts to elderly of Por Cristo Foundation in Butuan
BUTUAN CITY -- In line with Proclamation No. 70, series of 1994, the Department
of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga, under the leadership
of Regional Director Maria Louisella E. Lucino and Assistant Regional Dir.
Donald A. Seronay, together with division heads and select personnel,
commemorated the "Elderly Filipino Week" by visiting and gift-giving
at Por Cristo Foundation, Inc. in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte on October 11,
2024.
The DILG team extended its annual support to the elderly residents of Por
Cristo, a sanctuary for abandoned senior citizens, by donating eight sacks of
rice, various food items, and essential supplies such as soap and canned
goods.
Each resident-senior citizen received these items as part of DILG Caraga's
commitment to uplifting the lives of the elderly.
Reflecting this year’s theme, "Senior Citizen: Building the Nation,
Inspiring Generations," a short program followed the turnover ceremony,
allowing the residents to showcase their talents through song and dance. Their
performances, filled with joy and gratitude, expressed their appreciation for
the DILG's visit and support.
The Por Cristo Foundation, Inc., registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has dedicated over a decade to serving indigent and abandoned elderly individuals, providing them with a home and hope for a better life. (LGOO V Karen Grace Gabinete, Senior Technical Staff, LGCDD, DILG Region XIII/PIA-Caraga)