Every time I attend the 5 o’clock mass in the afternoon of Sundays, the presence of small children always catches my attention. Pre-schoolers ages 0-5 innocently and happily doing their thing as if the church is their playground. I feel amused observing these toddlers. In fact, I remember my own kids when they were at that age. I also remember those that I’ve seen as students but have become grown-ups and still attending the same 5 o’clock mass, now with their own children.
I consider these children relatively lucky. At least, they are free from disabilities, but what if the unexpected happens? What if despite preventive efforts, our children become disabled due to disease? What if our children are inflicted with disabilities due to accidents?
The city of vigan is not only sensitive to the infrastructure and economic needs of the biguenos but also to the special needs of children particularly those with disabilities. The establishment of the Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center is indeed a manifestation that Vigan is truly a child-friendly city. This is a welcome development for all us. This is giving importance to the children as hope of the motherland. If I may paraphrase the song, The Gre
atest Love of All, “ the children are really our future, teach them well and let them lead the way, show them all the beauty they posses inside, give them a sense of pride, let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be, LET THE CHILDREN GROW IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, LET THOSE WITH DISABILITIES FEEL THAT THEY TOO CAN BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this inauguration!
I consider these children relatively lucky. At least, they are free from disabilities, but what if the unexpected happens? What if despite preventive efforts, our children become disabled due to disease? What if our children are inflicted with disabilities due to accidents?
The city of vigan is not only sensitive to the infrastructure and economic needs of the biguenos but also to the special needs of children particularly those with disabilities. The establishment of the Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center is indeed a manifestation that Vigan is truly a child-friendly city. This is a welcome development for all us. This is giving importance to the children as hope of the motherland. If I may paraphrase the song, The Gre
atest Love of All, “ the children are really our future, teach them well and let them lead the way, show them all the beauty they posses inside, give them a sense of pride, let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be, LET THE CHILDREN GROW IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, LET THOSE WITH DISABILITIES FEEL THAT THEY TOO CAN BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this inauguration!
(Welcome Message delivered on October 1, 2007 at the Inauguration and Launching of the Vigan Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center located at the Market Annex)
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