TABUK CITY, Kalinga – At the senior citizens’ hall, senior citizens (SC) from Barangay Dagupan Centro celebrated their Christmas party.
Enrique Baliang, speaking on behalf of City Mayor Darwin C. Estrañero, in his message said that even though some of the participants were absent for a variety of reasons, SCs should still enjoy themselves.
“We deserve to be happy and enjoy life. After all, we have won all the battles in our time when we are raising our children, including our grandchildren for that matter,” he said.
He continued by expressing his happiness at witnessing his fellow seniors celebrate together in good health.
Baliang added that the city government will continue to support them.
In addition to the monthly pension the SCs are receiving from the national government, the city government has allocated 1% of its entire Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) for them.
Baliang also encouraged the participants to share their experiences with the younger generation because, according to him, wisdom develops with age.
“With all our years of collected wisdom, ada kanyatayu iti naggapu academe, offices, kanya-kanyang expertise. We have different skills and talents nga nu pagnanayunem ket maymayat iti trabaho,” he said.
Finally, Baliang told the participants that no matter their age, they should continue to support the government and the younger generations.