Tagbilaran City pays tribute to senior citizens during the Elderly Filipino Week celebration
The City Government of Tagbilaran joined the nationwide observance of Elderly Filipino Week from October 1 to 7, 2025, honoring the city’s senior citizens for their invaluable contributions to the community under the theme “Embracing Age: Living a Life with Dignity and Purpose”.
The week-long celebration, spearheaded by the Office of the Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA), featured a series of activities aimed at promoting the welfare, inclusion, and well-being of the elderly.
There were engaging events throughout the week such as board games, visitation of the sick, Barangay Chapter Day, and UNILAB Time.
The celebration culminated on October 7, 2025, at the Saulog Gym, highlighted by a Thanksgiving Mass, fellowship lunch, and oathtaking of newly elected officers of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FSCAP) – Tagbilaran City Chapter.
The event brought together senior citizens from all 15 barangays for a day of recognition, camaraderie, and thanksgiving.
Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala officiated the oath taking of officers and also represented City Mayor Jane Yap during the activity.
In her message, Mayor Jane Yap expressed deep gratitude to the elderly for being the city’s “true pillars of wisdom and compassion,” affirming the local government’s continuing commitment to programs that uphold their welfare. “The City Government will always stand by our senior citizens to ensure that they continue to live a life filled with dignity, purpose, and love,” Mayor Yap said.
Engr. Mauro O. Mejares Jr., President of FSCAP Tagbilaran City, and OSCA Head Ester Budlong, led the recognition of participants, while OSCA Administrator Evelina Leyble delivered the closing remarks.
The Elderly Filipino Week celebration reflected Tagbilaran City’s ongoing commitment to building an inclusive city that values its elderly and celebrates their lasting contributions to society.
Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala, empowers golden years as he leads the oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected officers of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FSCAP) – Tagbilaran City Chapter, culminating the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration 2025. (Contributed photo)
Tagbilaran City Embraces Cooperative Spirit with 2025 Celebration
The City Government of Tagbilaran officially launched the 2025 Cooperative Month Celebration on October 6, 2025, with a motorcade and opening program held at the City Hall Atrium.
With the theme “Cooperative United in Purpose and Action, Sharing Prosperity to Build a Better World,” the celebration expresses the vital role of cooperatives in promoting shared growth, sustainability, and community empowerment.
The motorcade started at the City Hall Grounds passing
through key city thoroughfares including CPG Avenue; St. Joseph Cathedral; JA Clarin St. and Island City Mall. This activity showcased the unity and spirit of collaboration among Tagbilaran’s cooperative members and stakeholders.
Immediately after the motorcade, an opening program followed. Tagbilaran City Administrator Mr. Alvin Luis Acuzar delivered the welcome message, highlighting the City Government’s continued support for the growth of cooperatives.
Ms. Ma. Condrada Fuentes, Provincial Cooperative Development Coordinator, delivered the statement of purpose, reaffirming the province’s commitment to empowering the cooperative movement.
In her message which was delivered by City Administrator Acuzar, Mayor Jane Yap emphasized the importance of cooperatives as partners in inclusive local development.
“Our cooperatives embody the true spirit of bayanihan and shared prosperity. The City Government values your continued contribution to our community—by working together, we build not only stronger organizations but also a more resilient and progressive Tagbilaran City,” Mayor Yap said.
Representatives from 16 cooperatives based in Tagbilaran City attended the opening ceremony, signifying their active involvement and support for this year’s celebration.
In her closing message, Ms. Adelfa Salutan, Head of the City Livelihood and community Development Unit and designated City Cooperative Development Officer expressed her gratitude to all who participated in the several activities lined up for the month, including capacity-building sessions and training workshops to further enhance the skills and sustainability of cooperatives.
The Cooperative Month celebration serves as a meaningful reminder of the power of unity, cooperation, and shared purpose in building a stronger, more prosperous Tagbilaran City.
Setting the tone for the October 6, 2025 activity at the city hall atrium, City Administrator Alvin Luis Acuzar addresses attendees at the launching of the 2025 Cooperative Month Celebration. (Contributed photo)