By Benjamin Chavez
THE City Council of General Trias in Cavite has passed a resolution recognizing residents who become centenarians with a plaque and P50,000 cash as inspiration to the younger residents.
Two of the city’s centenarians—Ester Laplana of Barangay San Francisco and Carmen Saliva of Barangay San Juan— were recognized Monday during the flag raising ceremony led by Mayor Antonio Ferrer.
Mother Esther turned 100 years old on June 13 while Mother Carmen reached her fifth score on July 16.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, life expectancy for Filipino women today is 71 years old, thanks to the development of quality of life and medical care.
Meanwhile, local officials have granted free film viewing for senior residents—those 60 years old and above—announced during an activity attended by an estimated 2,000 officials and members of the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs and the elderly of the city.
Ferrer also announced additional cash incentives incentives for senior citizens who reach 80 years old (P,000) and 90 years old (P10,000).
As well as the nearby town of Noveleta, also launched by Mayor Dino Chua, a Free Movies for Senior Citizens recently in SM Rosario nearby town of Rosario. Such as General Trias, senior citizens are free to watch the show every Monday on the said cinema.
In Cavite, the first cities given priveleges to watch free movies were Bacoor City in SM City Bacoor, Imus City in Robinson’s Place, and Dasmariñas City in SM Dasmariñas.
