Date: September 5, 2008 Venue: Bataan Federation of Senior Citizens Association of Marikina City Officers together with their Barangay Officers conducted their Pasyal Aral Program in the Province of Bataan last September 5, 2008. The group headed by their OSCA Chairman Benedicto dela Cruz and FSCAP President Mr. Rodolfo de Guzman were delighted by the reception given to them by their counterparts headed by The Federation of Senior Citizens Bataan Chapter President Godofredo Serrano. Ms. Marilyn Tigas, head of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office ( lead agency that directly handles the concerns and activities of Senior Citizens ) gave an overview as to the benefits our senior citizens are getting from the local government and their accomplishments. She mentioned that the building of the Senior Citizens located in the Capitol Compound was now accredited and entitled to 50% discount to its utility bills and the senior citizens discount in their medicines. The V. Sinio Funeral Services operated and manage by the FSCAP Abucay Chapter were also mentioned and visited later by the group after the orientation held at Bulwagan ng Bayan.Lunch was served at Joyous Restaurant before going to Shrine of Valor in Mt. Samat, Diwa, Pilar. Congressman Albert S. Garcia of the 2nd District of Bataan was very thankful to the officers and members of the federation for having choosen Bataan as their Pasyal Aral destination. |
