24/10/2025
Zamboanga del Sur Senior Citizens Celebrate Elderly Filipino Week 2025
The Federation of Senior Citizens โ Zamboanga del Sur Chapter joyfully celebrated Elderly Filipino Week 2025 with a special gathering held at the Cafeteria of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Pagadian City, on Thursday, October 23.
The event was conducted to honor the invaluable contributions of our senior citizens to the community and to promote continued support for their welfare and well-being.
Governor Divina Grace Yu joined the celebration and expressed her deep appreciation for the elderly sector, saying that senior citizens, despite their age, continue to play a vital role in society. โOur senior citizens remain significant and serve as an inspiration to the younger generation,โ Gov. Yu said. She also shared that the provincial government, in coordination with the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), is planning more programs and initiatives for the benefit of the elderly.
Also present during the event were OSCA In-Charge Miriam Acosta-Llanos, Federation President Pedro Rupinta, and Board Member Roger Saniel, who each conveyed their support and recognition of the important role that senior citizens play in shaping the provinceโs development.
The celebration served as a meaningful reminder that aging is not a limitation but a testament to strength, wisdom, and enduring service to the community.