30/09/2026
๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐-๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ช๐๐
The Schools Division Office of Batangas conducted a capability-building activity for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) on September 29, 2026, at Batangas Country Club, Batangas City, focusing on awareness, social inclusion, and the rights, health, and well-being of these sectors.
The activity brought together participants and resource speakers for learning sessions designed to strengthen understanding of the needs and rights of senior citizens and PWDs and promote more responsive and inclusive support.
The program formally opened with the remarks of Dr. Rhina O. Ilagan, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, who emphasized the importance of initiatives that foster inclusive and meaningful services. Ms. Leoncia B. Maramot, Education Program Specialist II, acknowledged the participants, while the continued support of Dr. Marites A. Ibaรฑez, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent, was recognized as part of the Division's commitment to social inclusion.
The learning sessions covered emotional resilience, legal rights, personal health, and medical assistance. Dr. Movita O. Cruzat, Principal IV of As-is Integrated School, facilitated โBeyond Barriers: Nurturing Emotional Resilience and Inner Peace,โ highlighting the importance of emotional strength and inner peace in dealing with life's challenges.
Dr. Mercy R. Villanueva, Education Program Supervisor I of the Curriculum Implementation Division, discussed โLaws Concerning Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability,โ providing participants with information on relevant legal provisions and emphasizing the protection of their rights and dignity.
Meanwhile, Mr. Christian H. Harina, Nurse II of the San Jose Sub-Office, facilitated โAssessing Personal Health Status,โ which focused on health awareness and informed health decisions. Mr. Rodelio M. Alvarez, Nurse II of the Lobo Sub-Office, followed with a discussion on โProviding Medical Assistance on Issues, Problems, and Needs Confronting Senior Citizens, Retirees, and Persons with Disabilities,โ emphasizing appropriate medical assistance and compassionate service.
The sessions encouraged participants to better understand individual circumstances, recognize the rights of senior citizens and PWDs, and provide support that promotes respect, dignity, fairness, and inclusion.
The activity concluded with the closing remarks of Dr. Evelyn C. De Sagun, Senior Education Program Specialist of HRDS-SGOD, who emphasized the importance of translating the knowledge gained into meaningful actions and inclusive practices.
Through the capability-building activity, SDO Batangas reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening programs and services that uphold the dignity, rights, and well-being of senior citizens and people with disabilities. The initiative underscored the importance of awareness, understanding, and responsive action in building a more inclusive community.
