Cash payments of P100,000 were distributed to nine centenarians in Davao City

Mindanaoherald | Cash payments of P100,000 were distributed to nine centenarians in Davao City | DAVAO CITY – The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has finalized the distribution of plaques and financial incentives to nine centenarians here.

In an interview on Friday, Julie Dayaday, the director of the Center for Social Work and Development (CSWDO), stated that the distribution of cash incentives and plaques from house to house commenced on June 14 and concluded this week. Each centenarian received PHP100,000 in cash.

The following individuals are centenarians: Rosario Aglipa, Panadem Macatondog, Ulpiana Dalumpines, Josefina Sereno, Elizabeth Guerzon, Lilian Carriedo, Felisa Deligencia, Catalina Naraval, and Ching Siong Uy.

“This year, the nine centenarians are the first to receive incentives,” Dayaday stated.

She also stated that the CSWDO will award an additional cohort of centenarians upon the completion of the required procedures for granting the incentive.

“The centenarian and their families received the plaque and incentive. During our visit, we are delighted to present this honor to our centenarians in the city,” Dayaday stated.

The distribution of cash incentives is consistent with City Ordinance No. 0727-21 Series of 2021, which has the objective of recognizing and honoring centenarians from Davao City by providing them with cash incentives.

Dayaday disclosed that Dalumpines disclosed that the secret to living to one hundred is to preserve a heart that is devoid of worries and wrath.

According to her, the other centenarians revealed that their secret to achieving the age of 100 is to consume greens and vegetables, reduce their consumption of salt and preservatives, and lead a happy life. (via PNA)