It was the opening celebration of the 2011 Elderly Filipino Week – Mandaue City. All the barangays of Mandaue participated and filled the Mandaue City Sports Complex. It was a half day of dancing, singing and listening to inspirational talks by the City officials.
The event was made possible by the support of the office of Mandaue City Mayor, Hon. Jonas Cortes and the City Councilors. It was organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and facilitated by Ms. Ana Dualos and her team.
Mandaue City officials were also there such as Vice Mayor Glenn Bercide, Councilor Nenita Layese, Councilor Daddy Suico and Councilor Emmarie “Lollipop” Ouano-Dizon.
I was really encouraged because the Elderly Filipinos who happen to be our grannies were very alive, alert, and enthusiastic. There was never a dull moment being with them. They had very wonderful presentations. Some groups were very prepared with all the choreography and costumes. I highly respect them and I love them so!
I consider the event unforgettable because I had the rare opportunity to be their Emcee. I say rare because I could never see myself bringing a very huge crowd. All glory belongs to God. The original master of the show wasn’t able to make it and so the spot was given to me. I praise God for such experience!
Here are pictures I took from the event. They’re not so clear because I used my mobile phone in taking the shots.
