The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Brooke’s Point District Jail joined the nationwide observance of Filipino Elderly Week, highlighted by wellness and support activities for senior citizen Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).
With the theme ‘Embracing Age: Living a Life with Dignity and Purpose,’ the celebration featured the hanging of an official tarpaulin, a zumba dance session, a feeding program, and the distribution of vitamins to promote the health and well-being of elderly PDLs.
A total of 22 senior citizen PDLs benefitted from the initiative, which aimed to honor their contributions and emphasize the importance of treating them with dignity and compassion.
BJMP Mimaropa spokesperson Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo said the celebration highlights the bureau’s commitment to the care of senior citizens under its supervision.
‘This celebration affirms BJMP’s commitment to programs that safeguard the health, dignity, and well-being of PDLs, most especially our senior citizens,’ Anglo said.
Filipino Elderly Week is observed every first week of October under Proclamation 470, which recognizes the role of senior citizens in nation-building and promotes their overall well-being.