Dagupeño centenarian Petrolina F. Suarez, was awarded with a centenarian gift amounting to P100,000 and a Plaque of Recognition from the national government led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos through the Department of Social Welfare and Development on November 20, 2024.
Bai Loleng turned 100 years old last October 25 of this year, and aside from the cash gift, the city government of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez handed a P20,000 cash grant through Acting City Mayor Bryan Kua, Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs and City Social Welfare and Development for reaching 100th year.
Mayor Belen thanked President PBBM in a post for the recognition given to the centenarian residing from barangay Caranglaan.
“Maraming salamat po sa ating nasyonal na gobyerno, sa ating mahal na Presidente PBBM sa pagkakaloob ng pagkilala at pagmamahal sa ating centenarian mula Barangay Caranglaan,” the local chief executive stated.
This was through the Republic Act No. 11982 or the “Centenarian Act of 2016”.
