Pagadian City -  A total of fourteen (14)  children of Lingap Center, Dao received gift packs from the Department of Labor and Employment. The gift-giving activity was part of the “Angel Tree” project of the said office which was on its 2nd year of launching held recently.

Mrs. Virginia L. Bonbon, DOLE Provincial Director spearheaded the activity and accompanied by its employees. 

Bonbon said,  their office  purposely  launched  the “Angel Tree” project to bring joy and gladness to the disadvantaged and neglected children , adding that it is a vehicle for them through which they can articulate their wishes especially during the holiday season.

The children received gift packs which contained food items such as: noodles, milk, candies  and used clothings.

“This is an opportunity for us to share our material blessings to the disadvantaged sector of our society - the children who are abandoned and neglected by their parents," Bonbon said.

She said that it is a yearly activity and a personal   commitment to share their blessings to the kids. She further said, that they saved  a little amount from their salary every month,  and instead of having  lavish Christmas party every December , the money that they were able to save was used to buy the food items.

Twelve-year old Michael of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur suffered a traumatic experience and witnessed the deliberate murder of his parents and  who dreams of becoming a soldier said,  the presence of the DOLE employees and their gesture of kindness  had filled the emptiness and longing   that he felt.

“I am very happy that  they did not only  give gift packs to us but they also gave spiritual advices and encouraged us to be humble and respectful despite the bad experiences that we underwent,” he said in vernacular.

Kimberly, 10 yrs old, whose parents were jailed for drug trafficking,   was grateful for their presence.  She was thankful that a group of generous people were able to remember them this Christmas. 

“I have not met my  parents , brother and sister  for almost a year, but their gift - giving activity was able to  bring cheer not only to myself but also  to every child here at Lingap,” she said in vernacular.

Social Welfare Officer Romania Balatucal, Ofifcer-in-Charge of the Lingap Center lauded the DOLE employees for sharing their blessings to the Lingap children saying they have earned the admiration and respect of the children.  It also brought tremendous joy and happiness to them.

Last update : 17-01-2008 20:30

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