Constantino to PWDs: You are an inspiration!

A helping hand – Inspired of their lucid aspiration to go on schooling, Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino gestures as a supportive big brother to a number of PWDs and special children during he culmination of the weeklong National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week celebration dubbed as, “Health and wellness for individuals with disabilities (PWDs), opportunities towards inclusive development for all,” in Malungon, Sarangani Province. “You are an inspiration for those who are well fitted and able, but has no connotation of going to school,” said the mayor, who assured the youth of his administration’s support. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

By helping them (PWDs) achieve their aspirations – Student PWDs gesture with confidence right after they were assured of support by the local government of Malungon town, headed by Mayor Bong Constantino amid the recently culminated celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week in Sarangani Province. The Costantino administration, through the active support and assistance by the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) and the Municipal Social Welfare and Dev’t Office (MSADO), has able to partake over P2.3M for the studies and welfare of Persons with disabilities and special children in the municipality. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

MALUNGON, Sarangani – Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino on Monday, gives recognition to a number of children who, despite of their physical differences and disabilities continuously strive to go schooling.

“Actually, you are our aspirations. Ini kay tungod bisan sa luyo sang Inyo pisikal nga sitwasyon (This is because despite of your physical condition), you are straining hard to learn and be a part of our society. You are all a living lesson to those who are able, but plainly doesn’t want to get to school. That is why I always think each one of you as among the priorities of this government,” Constantino told a group of PWD students in a short message right after the LGU’s customary flag raising ceremony in Malungon, Saragani Province.

Constantino’s message was stressed in line with the culmination of the weeklong observance of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week celebration dubbed as “ Health and wellness to persons with disabilities (PWDs), opportunities towards inclusive development for all.”

In line, Constantino also thanked the Sangguniang Bayan, for all the support and for approving a resolution that supplemented the need in education and other essential aid for special children, and those with various physical differences in the vicinity.

“I would also wish to commend our Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office for initiating the means in helping our poor PWDs in which, both the SB and MSWDO have able to benefit them with more or less P2.3M assistance of different sorts, under my administration,” the mayor said, adding that “geni magpadayon kamo sa paghatag inspirasyon sa mga normal nga mga tawo, kay sa luyo sang Inyo nga kahimtang… you deserves to be praised and honored.

As of present time, reports said the Department of Social Welfare and Development is stretching its wider implementation of different beneficial programs for individuals with handicaps. Among this, is the stabilization of its “Tuloy Aral, Walang Sagabal (TAWAG)” program, including its ongoing programs for livelihood training and psychological counselling that have already benefited several thousands PWDs, nationwide. (PHOTOS by JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).