CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) – At least 14 children under the care of the Lingap Center of the Provincial Government received Christmas gifts from the Office of the President.
Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Lucila Ambatali said the Christmas Gift from the Office of the President was simultaneously given as it kicked off this year’s “Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya” christmas gift-giving.
Ambatali said the children participated in the program at the Malacañang Palace via Zoom and were treated to fun-filled games at the center facilitated by employees of the PSWDO.
“The children received food, drinks, and loot bags containing items such as towels, pillows, and blankets,” Ambatali said.
14 children from Isabela Lingap Center receive early christmas gift form the Office of the President through its “Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya” chirstmas gift-giving. (Photo courtesy of Isabela PIO)
She said the “Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya” gift-giving activity was organized by the Office of the President through the Social Secretary’s Office, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and private groups, including Jollibee Foods Corporation and San Miguel Corporation.
She said that an estimated 17,000 children nationwide participated in the event, which took place in 250 locations nationwide via zoom platform through the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Ambatali said the children from the Lingap Center felt elated for receiving early Christmas gift from the Office of the President. (MGE / PIA Isabela)
