Some of the awardees personally attended the event while some were represented by their family members. Each awardee received a plaque and P100,000 cash.
Eligible for the award are those who turned 100 years old after December 2, 2021, the day the Ordinance Honoring Centenarians was passed.
The event had 11 centenarians who personally attended and received their award. The 22 other centenarians were represented by family members.
Mayor Sebastian Duterte went from table to table to hand over the plaques and cash award alongside Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain, City Councilors Wilberto Al-ag, Tek Ocampo, and Myrna Dalodo Ortiz.
CSWDO head lawyer Marlisa Gallo said they were happy as it was the first awarding ceremony recognizing senior citizens who reached that age.
“Once you reach 100 years old, this often includes having a healthy lifestyle. It was also revealed that these centenarians have family members who really take good care of them,” Gallo said.
Aside from cash assistance, the centenarians who came from far-flung areas like Marilog District were also given hotel room accommodations in the morning before the event.
Families of the centenarians said they were elated that their parents were recognized during the event.
Reuben Corro, son of 102-year old Emma Corro, said “this is really a great help and inspiration for all because according to our neighbors and relatives they were encouraged to keep themselves healthy so that they could get the promised incentives.”
Corro said the city ordinance for the centenarians only showed that the government really cares about the people.
Photos from Davao City Government
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