November 4, 2024 –
The second batch of presenters from Local Government Units (LGUs) and the Field Office gathered at Sophia’s Way Food Center, Tacloban City, Leyte, for the continuation of the Presentation and Deliberation of Good Practices. This follow-up activity further emphasized the innovative and impactful initiatives aimed at advancing social programs for the Older Persons’ Sector, as well as other meaningful endeavors undertaken by the LGUs.
The presentations highlighted creative and sustainable steps being taken to enhance the welfare of senior citizens, showcasing efforts that align with the overarching goal of promoting inclusivity, support, and empowerment.
The session opened with Libagon’s presentation of their initiative titled “Pag-pangga Sa Mga Senior Citizens – Paghatag sa Social Pension”. This program demonstrated their commitment to extending care and support to senior citizens through the efficient and respectful delivery of social pensions. The initiative underscored the LGU’s focus on ensuring dignity for the elderly while addressing their financial needs.
Next, Caibiran introduced their “Birthday Incentive for Senior Citizens”. This heartwarming initiative celebrates the lives of elderly residents by providing special incentives on their birthdays. By recognizing their contributions and fostering a sense of appreciation, this program highlighted the LGU’s effort to make senior citizens feel valued and included.
Liloan presented their “Tabang Hinabang Program: Pagtagad Ug Pag-atiman Sa Mga Katigulangan sa Liloan”, which is a comprehensive support program for the elderly. The initiative focuses on addressing their specific needs, ensuring their welfare, and promoting active engagement in the community.
San Miguel’s entry, “The Journey Towards Senior Citizens Accreditation of San Miguel, Leyte: A Story of Motivation and Commitment”, provided an inspiring account of their efforts to achieve senior citizen accreditation. This story emphasized the LGU’s strategic and structured approach to empowering the sector while showcasing their motivation to improve services for the elderly.
Finally, the Personnel Administration Section of Field Office 8 presented their initiative, “Human Resource Management System”. This program focused on enhancing internal processes to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. Primarily aimed at improving employee support systems, the initiative also emphasized its progressive contribution and vision in advancing the system.
This activity demonstrated the commitment of LGUs and the Field Office to advancing programs that uphold the dignity and well-being of senior citizens while continuously improving processes for impactful service delivery.
The deliberations provided an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share insights, and refine their approaches. The Knowledge Management (KM) Committee Members once again assessed the entries, focusing on innovation, responsiveness, sustainability, and replicability, ensuring the initiatives could serve as models for other LGUs.
These Good Practices are now undergoing refinement to meet the documentation standards for submission to the SWIDB Central Office. This ongoing effort reflects the commitment of LGUs and the Field Office to continually improve and innovate in providing meaningful and impactful services to the Older Persons’ Sector.
Through this initiative, the TAAORSS reinforces its role in fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, ensuring that programs for senior citizens remain progressive, inclusive, and sustainable.
