‘GAPO DAY CARE WORKERS WINS 1st PRIZE IN SABAYANG PAGBIGKAS

Olongapo City Day Care workers won 1st prize in ‘sabayang pagbigkas’ in the 28th Regional Day Care Workers Assembly held on June 10 at the SM City Clark, Pampanga.

The city’s delegation performed a piece composed by CSWD Officer Gonzalo A. Pascua entitled “Day Care Workers, Katuwang sa Paghubog ng Bata Tungo sa Tuwid na Daan.”

Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano “Dinky” Soliman graced the assembly and delivered her inspirational speech.

“Being a Day Care Worker (DCW) is not just a job. Isa itong social duty na kinakailangan ng puso upang mahubog natin ang mga bata tungo sa matuwid na landas. At sa paglaki nila, hindi-hinding nila ito hihiwalayan,” Soliman reminded the participants and guests.

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr. lauded the winners together with Pascua at the recent flag-raising ceremonies.

“Nagagalak ang lahat sa inyong pagkapanalo, muli ninyong pinatunayan na ang Olongapeño ay fighting for excellence. Alam ko, malaking challenge ang pagiging day care worker, dalawang beses ninyo ng ginagampanan ang pagiging magulang sa center at sa sarili ninyong pamilya…” remarked Mayor Gordon, “…I wish you all the strength and skills for your unrelenting passion sa paghubog ng atingmga kabataan.”

The members of the ‘sabayang pagbikas’ are Jeane Espanol, Marianesa Tupaz, Ruth Dela Pena, Grace Anne Calimlim, Myline Bautista, Ma. Clyceria Benigno, Luzviminda Daquilanea, Lizel Roarina, Jennifer Rimando, Ma. Cristina Supnet, Evelyn Manglicmot, Cristina Columbrites, Ana San Luis, Marvilin Lomitao at Lewelyn Ramos. While Adrian Karl Cobardo coached the team at the event.