LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, led by Gov. Ramon V. Guico III, paid tribute to the province’s senior population during the Elderly Filipino Week 2025 provincial celebration held at the PTDC II here, on October 22, 2025. With the theme, “Embracing Age: Living a Life with Dignity and Purpose,” the celebration was spearheaded by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office. It highlighted the PGP’s commitment to its elderly constituents.
Provincial Administrator Manuel Luis Jr. delivered Gov. Guico’s message, assuring the elderly of the provincial government’s unwavering support. “Ang opisina po ng ating butihing gobernador at ang PSWDO ay nakasuporta sa inyo pong mga programa at pangagailangan,” PA Luis stated, emphasizing Gov. Guico’s commitment to enhancing health initiatives for the province.
The event featured the recognition of the Top 5 LGUs with the Most Outstanding Senior Citizens Centers, which were awarded certificates of recognition and cash prizes. Winners were evaluated based on their delivery of safe, inclusive, and high-impact programs for senior citizens.
The winners were as follows: Champion: Villasis 1st Runner-Up: Urdaneta City 2nd Runner-Up: Balungao 3rd Runner-Up: Basista 4th Runner-Up: Asingan
Likewise, Pangasinense centenarians were individually honored with certificates of recognition and cash gifts. Honorary guests included Atty. Glaiza Bernadeth P. Pinto-Tadeo, National Commission of Senior Citizens-Region 1 Director; Board Member Marinor B. De Guzman; Board Member Apolonia DG. Bacay; PGO Consultant Rosary Gracia “Chinky” P. Tababa; and OSCARAP President Francisco T. Guico, Jr. Dr. Belinda S. Barrozo, President of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FSCAP) Pangasinan Chapter, expressed deep gratitude for the support received from the provincial government and Gov. Guico. “Thank you, Governor, for giving your support. This will be sustained through our advocacy, social mobilization, and linkage management,” she said.
The event reaffirmed PGP’s commitment to ensuring that Pangasinense senior citizens continue to live with dignity, respect, and purpose.
(Eira Gorospe, photo by GIP Monica Melchor | PIMRO)
