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Quezon municipality celebrates decade of honoring senior citizens
Nearly 10,000 elderly residents of Quezon town in Bukidnon gathered Thursday for the municipality's 10th Senior Citizens' Day, a celebration focused on bringing joy to the aging population across the community's 31 barangays.
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QUEZON, Bukidnon — The municipality of Quezon hosted its 10th Senior Citizens' Day on Thursday, drawing nearly 9,538 registered senior citizens to the Quezon Civic Arena for a day of commemoration and community fellowship.
The event brought together elderly residents from across the municipality's 31 barangays, creating a gathering centered on celebrating the contributions and dignity of the town's aging population. The civic arena was transformed into a festive venue designed to accommodate the large turnout of participants.
The celebration reflected the local government's commitment to recognizing the role of senior citizens within the community. The gathering emphasized kalipay, or joy, as a central theme for the day's activities and programs.
The milestone 10th edition of the annual event underscores Quezon's ongoing efforts to provide dedicated recognition and engagement opportunities for its elderly residents, reinforcing their place as valued members of the municipality.