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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016
CDO expresses love, care in elderly week celeb
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Participated by over 800 senior citizens in the city, the Elderly Filipino Week celebration of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development10 (DSWD) culminated on October 12 with the awarding of centenarians, games and contests.
“We are what we are today tungod sa inyong pagpaningkamot (We are what we are today because of your endeavor),” City Mayor Oscar Moreno referred to the senior citizens during the event. He also said that the elderly do not gather in a group just to discuss the discounts and privileges since it is a right rather they join in groups because it is “through the association where they find a feeling of attachment, belonging to the group.” The association is where they can interact with people whom they
can relate to and share stories of success or problems. Meanwhile, Del Monte Philippines, Inc. retiree Estrella Mangubat, 71, cited the significance of celebrating the elderly week saying, “Importante ni siya kay in the first place, ang mga senior citizen shorter time na ang imong life sa dinhi so at least you are given the chance to enjoy other people and entertainment.” (This is important because in the first place, the senior citizens only have shorter time in their lives here so at least we are given the chance to enjoy other people as well as the entertainment.) She also said, “I am very thankful that there are these kinds of group nga nagpakabana, nga concerned sa mga senior citizen, at least nakita nila how important is the senior citizen to them (I am very thankful that there are these kinds of people who initiate and are concerned to the senior citizens. At least they have seen how important the senior citizen is to them.) For his part, Ronald B. Alli, 73, president of the Bulua Chapter Senior Citizens Association, said that the celebration unites the senior citizens in the city and hopefully it will be grander next year to serve all the members of every association.
The celebration also highlighted the centenarians in the city namely, Eulalia B. Velez, 102, Jovita G. Tabor, 100, Tolentina D. Tumapon, 100, and Francisca M. Villamil, 100. Each received a plaque and P20,000 cash from Moreno. With the theme, “Pagmamahal
at Respeto ng Nakababata, Nagpapalilgaya sa Nakatatanda,” the celebration for the senior citizens aims to recognize the vital role of the sector in the society as well as their contributions in nation-building. It also highlights awareness and advocacy on elder abuse prevention.(RTP/PIA10)
DOLE-10, NCCT conduct RCA! against child labor in Camiguin MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – The Department of Labor and Employment Region 10 (DOLE10) in partnership with the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) continue to provide media literacy and video production workshop for children as they host the 2016 Rights. Camera. Action! (RCA!) film-making against child labor workshop for the second time since 2013. The three-day training was held at Camiguin Convention Center on 29 September to 1 October with the cooperation of Department of Education (DepEd)-Camiguin, Local Government Unit of Mambajao and the Provincial Government of Camiguin. Close to 120 Grades 8–10 high school participants and organizers gathered at the event which started with a program in the presence of department heads and representatives from partner agencies who also delivered their messages to the students at the said program.
“We have every reason to be happy right now, because accordingly, Camiguin is a child labor-free province… because of the collaboration of concerned government agencies and local government units, we are able to prevent child labor in the island”, Camiguin Provincial Field Office Head Brix A. Merlin said on his welcome address. The RCA! workshop aims to generate one-minute films about the pressing issue of child labor in the Philippines, and was made more significant as the students filmmakers
are also considered as children of the society. Moreover, the Camiguin delegates were assigned into 10 different groups as they created their production names, chose their team leaders, and presented their expectations for the workshop and the speakers. Pretests were also given to each of the students before the discussion started. In her message, NCCT Supervising Administrative Officer Daisy M. Atienza disclosed “RCA! is DOLE-X’s best practice. With this specific activity, children from far flung areas are recognized through their creative film making potentials and we acknowledge the Department through regional director, Raymundo G. Agravante, in sustaining efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor in the country.” Anticipating to learn more, the participants listened to lectures on the Five Key Concepts in Media Literacy with former NCCT Head Delia Hernandez as the speaker. “Media is the central nervous system of modern society...And in media, you must remember to watch carefully, think critically, and participate actively,” Hernandez said. In addition, DOLE–10 Senior Labor and Employment Officer Glenford C. Labial shared vital information in regards with the department’s antichild labor program which showed effective results upon the integration of child labor in one-minute films. To discuss on story
conceptualization, basic scriptwriting, and basic videography, among others, internationally acclaimed director, Rommel “Milo” Tolentino acted as the focal speaker at the seminar as he further exposed the studentparticipants in the pre and post production processes in filmmaking. By the end of the hands-on and intensive workshop, participants came up with a one-minute production, shot with their camera devices, and showcased their unique ideas and perspectives which can act as an effective tool to raise awareness about the problems in the community, especially on the concerns inclined with child labor. The presentation of video outputs was done on the last day as participants expressed their viewpoint and integrated them into films that were shown on the screen. It was then followed by the critiquing, evaluation, and posttest activities by the resource speakers and facilitators. Special awards were also given to outstanding films; best production design; best script; best videography; best direction; best actor; best actress; and best editing, respectively. Completion certificates were received by the young participants who now act as the voices of underrepresented sectors and groups. “Parents’ responsibilities are their children, and it is not the children whose responsibilities are their parents...I have learned that and many more on this RCA! workshop,”
said Mambajao National High School student director of Passion production, Marcthiel Basco during the awarding ceremony. Basco won as best director and her group bested nine others after winning the best film award with entry “Pawng” (Light off), a story of a boy who worked as drainage constructor. Other winners include: 2nd best film: “Idro-Idro” (Paper Plane), a story about a young boy who works in an airport and dreams for a life free from child labor bondage, produced by S.K.E.T. Production of Fatima College of Camiguin and 3rd best film: “Ella,” a story of a girl who is forced to act as mermaid in a carnival show produced by Island Media Kids Production of Yumbing National High School. All winners received certificate of merit with corresponding cash prizes while gold medals were given to the team that won the best film category. Other entries include “Igsoon” by Echanted Sagaynons; “Kagod” by
Media Dreamers; “Log-in” by CollBie Productions; “Pukot” by MMC; “Sapay” by Batang May Laban; “Silhig” by Little Star Production and “Tubod” by ACE. Former 2013 RCA! participant, Rackny “Okong” Dal was also present at the event and said that, “the workshop has indeed widened my knowledge on filmmaking and has helped me in many ways as a pageant director.” Dal was also awarded as the best director (amateur category) during the 5th national Cinepambata film festival in Manila in his film, “Sisid.” “As a teacher, I am thankful to the DOLE and NCCT for this seminar since it has promoted media literacy in the province among these young participants and has provided effective techniques to the students which they can use in the future,” Fatima College of Camiguin SHS teacher Dexter Sasil said. The seminar has been the avenue for effective media production and has indeed transformed the students into a group of more active, conscious, and improved youth advocates in Camiguin, and in the Philippines. (Ear Joy B. Lopina/Campus Journalist Correspondent/Yumbing National High School)