Marilyn G. Maghirang, 66, affectionately known to her community as ‘Tita Malyn, Tya Malyn, or Ate Malyn, ’ lives in Sinuknipan 1, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. She grew up in a large household as the sixth of twelve siblings. In her younger years, she took on various...
"I'm happy that someone visits me once or twice a week. I have someone to talk to, someone who monitors my health, and occasionally provides me with medicine and food," says Tatay Benjamin. Tatay Benjamin, 88 years old, is single and resides in Barangay Malitbog,...
“As a Mobile Health Care Worker, I feel a different kind of happiness. The smiling faces of older persons welcoming me during each visit fill my heart with joy. Working with older persons is truly a blessing.” My name is Victoria C. Tejano, but my family and friends...
“I've gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by older persons, especially those without family support and living alone, and that insight has changed the way I view aging and older persons,” said Rhea M. Tagros. Ate Rhea, 40, resides in Barangay...
Development work knows no age. As the saying goes, once a development worker, always a development worker. I guess, as long as I can still walk to where the people are and contribute to improving their lives, you will find me there.” My name is Edna, 63, from Magarao,...
Bella Roma Ranin, 86, is a mother of three professionals and a loving grandmother of 5. She dedicated 38 years to teaching in a public school and another 33 years in a private school. “When I turned 82 years old, my family requested that the administration office of...