Women’s Month Celebration

Of strengthening the women sector - Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino has pledge to strengthen more the local government’s program on women enhancement by way of providing ample healthcare, livelihood assistance and educational support during the culmination of Women’s Month celebration dubbed as “ JUANA: Ang Tatag Mo ay Tatag Ko Rin Sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong” in Malungon, Sarangani Province.  (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

‘A house is not a home without them (women)’ – Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo eulogize the importance and priceless contribution of women in all aspects during the culmination of Women’s Month celebration in Malungon, Sarangani Province. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Women’s Month Celebration – First lady Roselyn Dadivas-Constantino, better half of Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino and honorary chairperson of the Municipal Council of Women (MCW), welcome guests, visitors and over a thousand women-attendees during the culmination of Women’s Month celebration at the municipal gymnasium in Malungon, Sarangani Province. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – THOUSANDS of women cheer as Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino pledge to strengthen more the local government’s enhancement program for women, not only by means of LGU-provided livelihood, but likewise of proper healthcare and educational assistance for the local broods.

The announcement came before the presence of selected guests, distinguished visitors and a huge crowd from various groups that comprise the Municipal Council of Women, who come to participate in the recently held culmination of Women’s Month celebration dubbed as “Ang tatag mo ay tatag ko rin sa pagbangon at Pagsulong,” at the Municipal Gymnasium, here.

Constantino said the attendance of mammoth crowd is a lucid manifestation of the strong and unfading union of women - 'that should be addressed with outright respect and recognition.' 

He said the annual gathering of teachers, lady entrepreneurs, women professionals, government workers, students and even plain mothers and housewives is a sort of an aide memoire for each and everyone to recognize the dedication, sacrifices and contribution of local women in uplifting the status of Malungon town into a leader of progress and development in the entire province.

“I myself have able to observe what our women, specifically the lady entrepreneurs and professionals, did to become unequivocal assets in our quest for stability and advancement. That is why it is my pride and commitment to build a better and well-developed society that will not only be lead by men, but likewise of qualified and proficient women who can do even better as compared to some - Juan,” said Constantino, amid a sociable conversation with a huddle of newsmen. 

Aside of providing assistance to the underprivileged, Constantino said the local government have also fortified its programs on health and nutrition to ensure the safety of both mother and child during, before, and after birth deliveries. 

“The stabilization of Philhealth program, educational assistance to poor but deserving students, and the consistent conduct of weekly ‘Lingap sa Barangay’ are parts of our well-planned governance that is fuelled by our people's unity and cooperation, specifically of the well-developed leaders of the women council these days,” the chief executive said. 

The mayor’s better half, Ms. Roselyn Dadivas-Constantino said the coming out of such a huge crowd to participate and enjoy in the annually-held celebration of Women's Month was nothing less, but part of the group's figurative recognition to all of the highly pleasing performances and support that the LGU have had stressed in a bid to uplift the living condition and social capabilities of women in Malungon town.

She said among the lately given assistance by the local government to strengthen up its women capability enhancement program was the 2013 yearend distribution of soft loans to qualified group-members of MCW. 

“Actually this project was already cut off since late last year but was lately sustained after Mayor Bong have pressed on a green light for the continuity of the project which provides the women sector a chance to avail a group-owned chain of businesses in the locality. This project will be under the direct supervision of the Municipal Council of Women and the DSWD," said the lady Constantino who, aside from being the MCW's honorary chairwoman, is also a volunteer head of this town's Municipal Nutrition Council. . 

Reports said the project, which is part of the P2M performance challenge fund that was conferred by the DILG in recognition to the LGU's good governance and exceptional adoption of good housekeeping, has been reignited following a recently done assessment that figured out a more or less P1.9million surplus in the local government's financial support program fund. Aside of being the MCW’s honorary chairman, Ms. Constantino is also a volunteer head of the local Municipal Nutrition Council. 

For his part, Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo also eulogized the contribution of women in all aspects, ‘especially the priceless worth of a mother that could never be equaled by any riches in the world.’

“A house could never be a home without them (women). Aside, from the maxim to wit goes – “man reaches greater heights when he has the right woman by his side,” history also speaks about the valor of Joan of Arc, while German chancellor and chairwoman of the German Christian democrats - Angela Merkel, and Merlinda Gates of the US MG Foundation, are only among the chosen two that I could mention from the listed names of the 100 most powerful woman in the world nowadays. So there’s no use of underestimating women, because they are now almost equal to the capabilities of men. So ,,, I think the best way for us to do is to assist, love and respect them (women) - always,” Asgapo finally opined. (Isagani Palma/ mio-malungon).