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Ang mga senior citizens ay may pagkakataon na maging turista sa Iloilo City sa bagong travel program ng gobyerno.
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Travel Program Tours Elderly In Iloilo City’s Top Destinations

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The city government, through the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), has launched a travel program allowing elderly residents to experience this city as tourists.

Fifteen senior citizens, all officers of the Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of the Philippines–Iloilo City chapter, participated in the program’s first guided tour on Thursday.

The half-day trip featured rolling tours and stopovers at key tourist sites, including Jaro Cathedral and Belfry, Molo Mansion, Molo Plaza, and Molo Church.

“We feel valued and happy because the city government gave us this opportunity,” said 77-year-old participant Ofelia Bataican, adding many seniors would not have the chance to explore the city on their own.

Mathilde Treñas, Special Assistant to Mayor Jerry Treñas, said the program helps seniors appreciate Iloilo’s heritage and promotes local tourism.

Many elderly residents rarely leave their homes so this gives them something to look forward to, she said.

“Our itinerary is mostly in Iloilo City, like heritage houses, open spaces, and churches,” she added.

OSCA head Eleanor Gregorio said around 20 senior citizens will be accommodated every Thursday.

Those interested will have to register with OSCA using their senior citizen’s ID as proof that they are residents of the city.

“Please spread the word so they would know that every Thursday, we have this kind of activity for them,” Gregorio said. (PNA)