29/10/2026
📜 OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ
📌 ANNOUNCEMENT
The Barangay North Fairview‑led Mass Oath‑Taking Ceremony of Senior Citizens Associations was held to formally install the newly‑elected officers of the different senior citizen groups within our jurisdiction. This gathering brings together our beloved seniors, who shall now serve as official partners of the barangay in advancing programs for the welfare, health, and security of the elderly sector.
📖 EXPOSITION
Senior citizens are valued pillars of our community, bearing wisdom and life‑long experience for the guidance of the younger generation. The mass oath‑taking marks the start of their official duty to organize fellow seniors, advocate for their rights, and collaborate with barangay officials in planning health‑related activities, livelihood support, and safety initiatives. Through this collective commitment, our elderly residents gain a stronger, unified voice in local governance.
⚖️ LEGAL BASIS
Republic Act No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010), Section 7
"The local government units shall establish and support senior citizens’ associations to enable the elderly to participate actively in community‑building and local development."
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2018‑124
"Barangays shall encourage the formation and recognition of senior citizens’ groups for coordinated delivery of social welfare services."
"Honor the elders, for their wisdom is the foundation of a strong community."
Hon. Amelia C. Chua
Punong Barangay
Barangay North Fairview
/alc