Post by Neil Allan C. de Leon on Jan 28, 2008 23:28:49 GMT -5
Las Piñas’ 7,000 families to receive Christmas baskets
December 7, 2007
More than 7,000 residents will receive next week basket of goodies for noche buena, a tradition religiously observed by the city government during Christmas season.
Mayor Vergel “Nene” Aguilar said the gift giving is a token gesture to augment the basic needs of less fortunate families and share the joys and blessings, especially during difficult times.
“The country may be experiencing some hard times but it should not deter us from celebrating the feast of the nativity through sharing,” Aguilar added.
The recipient families have earlier been identified by the local Department of Social Welfare and Development for orderly release of Christmas goodies on December 15.
At the same time, the mayor has ordered the early release of bonuses and other benefits to city hall employees last week.
Meanwhile, thousands of colorful Christmas lanterns will light up the city’s main thoroughfare and Friendship routes the rest of the Yuletide season.
Aguilar said the colorful lights will brighten the city’s busy streets and minor roads in what is called the “city of lights” at nightfall, a tradition that ushered in the holiday season.
Bright traditional lanterns are mounted along the stretch of barangays Zapote up to Manuyo Uno where Joseph Church, home of the world acclaimed Bamboo Organ, is located.
Various designs of the traditional parol (lantern), products of Las Piñeros’ ingenuity and craftsmanship, can be purchased along the stretch of Padre Diego Cera Avenue , the city’s gateway to the rest of Metro Manila.
All these are complemented by a giant Christmas Tree and glowing Christmas décor at the city hall’s façade, aimed to give simple joy and happiness, particularly to children during night time. (END)
December 7, 2007
More than 7,000 residents will receive next week basket of goodies for noche buena, a tradition religiously observed by the city government during Christmas season.
Mayor Vergel “Nene” Aguilar said the gift giving is a token gesture to augment the basic needs of less fortunate families and share the joys and blessings, especially during difficult times.
“The country may be experiencing some hard times but it should not deter us from celebrating the feast of the nativity through sharing,” Aguilar added.
The recipient families have earlier been identified by the local Department of Social Welfare and Development for orderly release of Christmas goodies on December 15.
At the same time, the mayor has ordered the early release of bonuses and other benefits to city hall employees last week.
Meanwhile, thousands of colorful Christmas lanterns will light up the city’s main thoroughfare and Friendship routes the rest of the Yuletide season.
Aguilar said the colorful lights will brighten the city’s busy streets and minor roads in what is called the “city of lights” at nightfall, a tradition that ushered in the holiday season.
Bright traditional lanterns are mounted along the stretch of barangays Zapote up to Manuyo Uno where Joseph Church, home of the world acclaimed Bamboo Organ, is located.
Various designs of the traditional parol (lantern), products of Las Piñeros’ ingenuity and craftsmanship, can be purchased along the stretch of Padre Diego Cera Avenue , the city’s gateway to the rest of Metro Manila.
All these are complemented by a giant Christmas Tree and glowing Christmas décor at the city hall’s façade, aimed to give simple joy and happiness, particularly to children during night time. (END)