By Alma L. Tingcang
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – In
observance of the Family Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD) hosted the Pantawid Pamilya Family Day 2015 with the theme, “Tuloy and
Pagbabago” last Oct. 4 at the Universidad de Zamboanga gymnasium here.
DSWD-9 Regional Director Zenaida L. Arevalo
said it was a venue to gather Pantawid families in a one day festive activity
full of fun and surprises, and sharing of “pagbabago” stories in the presence
of civil society organizations, national government agencies and media
partners.
These were success stories from
beneficiaries on how the program has changed and improved their lives.
In his message, Governor Wilter Yap Palma
said, “Be true to yourselves, your colleagues, friends and to the community as
a whole. Being true to your own families is the foundation of an honest
society.”
“Ug dili lig-on ang pamilya, dili lig-on
ang komunidad. Mao sab ang nasod, Kinahanglan magsugod gyud ang maayong
pundasyon sa pamilya (If the family is not strong, so is the community and the
country. Strong foundation should start within the family),” Mayor Eldwin
Alibutdan quoted as saying.
Different products were on display made by
livelihood associations in the province such as: banana chips, crispy banana
crackers, bigas-mongo curls, lemon juice herbal wine, moringa aroma, boneless
danggit, and other products.
To make the activity more memorable,
medical consultation, haircut, manicure and pedicure services were offered free
to all participants who willingly obliged to be pampered on this remarkable
Family Day celebration.