3 Outstanding PWD’s recognized during the 41st NDPR Week Celebration

By JONG CADION

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PAGADIAN CITY (Aug. 2, 2019) - Hundreds of PWD’s or persons with disability gather at the Executive Hall, Provincial Capitol Grounds on Thursday, August 1 in celebration of the 41st NDPR Week and White Cane Safety Day.

Provincial Information Officer Jesrel Jess Himang disclosed that the event was organized by the social welfare department in cooperation with various agencies to recognize differently-abled individuals of the province and their significant contribution to the community.

Present during the celebration were PWD groups from the different municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur who gladly shared their talents and skills in the whole day activity, Himang said.

Himang added that Board Member Baldomero “Baleleng” Ferndandez gave his welcome address on the said event. Being the chairman of the Health and Social Services Committee at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, he pledged support for the PWD sector by creating legislations that will cater the needs and uplift the status of PWD’s in the province.

Himang identified ther three outstanding PWD’s were awarded during the celebration as Joel Bernardo, mobility-impaired, was given recognition for being a responsible parent. He was able to finish her wife as cum laude.

Mr. and Mrs. Ariston Climaco were also recognized. Despite being blind and lame respectively, they were able to raise successful children who are now licensed teacher and soldier.

Meanwhile, athlete Junril Jumalon was the third awardee in the field of sports. He was a medalist of the National Paralympic Games in 2018 and 2019 on long jump and badminton.

Special Awards were also given to Emelita Masong in accountancy and Lloyd Suaner as a TESDA Top Performer.

Non-government organizations like the Eagles Club and JCI Heights were also recognized for their continuous support for the PWD groups.

Jeesrel Himang, the Provincial Information Officer, represented Gov. Victor Yu during the event. He echoed the message of support from Gov. Yu who has repeatedly emphasized his governance as open and participatory. Himang said that in the administration of Gov. Yu, no sector will be left behind.

Miriam Llanos, SWO V – Focal Person expressed her gratitude to those who extended their efforts for the welfare of differently-abled individuals in their area of responsibility.

 This year’s celebration carried the theme “Lokal na Pamahalaan: Kabalikat sa Pagtupad ng Karapatan ng mga Taong May Kapansanan”. (With ZDSPPB press release and photos)