DSWD Sanctuary Center (SC) celebrates its 30th Founding Anniversary on April 27, 2018 with the theme: “Tatlong Dekada ng Pagtataguyod at Paglilingkod ng may Malasakit at Pagmamahal sa mga Kababaihan ng Sanctuary Center.” This was a month long celebration commemorating the importance of Sanctuary Center as the only government residential care facility and rehabilitation center for female with improved mental condition.
The opening ceremony of the Sports Fest marks the beginning of the celebration. Four teams comprised of SC staff together with selected clients participate in various activities such as the lighting of torch, parade of colors, and cheer dance presentation. Outdoor games were also played including badminton, volleyball, sack race, walkathon and even traditional Filipino games such as agawang panyo, luksong baka and tag of war. Simple tokens were given to winning participants during the Awarding Ceremony on 20 April 2018.
On 27 April 2017, Rev. Fr. Rey Anthony Yatco officiated the Thanksgiving Mass participated by residents, staff and guests. The National Teacher’s College Psychorale on the other hand, led the Invocation and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
The program highlights the unveiling of new inductee for the wall of friendship wherein generous donors of the center were given recognition. Ms. Erlinda Q. Nacino, one of the donors signifies her continuous support on the operations of the center specifically on the needs of the residents.
DSWD Regional Director Vincent Andrew T. Leyson and Mr. Eric Franco C. Esmas SC Officer-In-Charge led the awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to benefactors. Certificates of Recognition were likewise given to nine (9) center staff who exemplified outstanding service and who has shown a positive and supportive attitude to their co-workers and clients. Awarding of Lakas ng Karakter for clients also took place.
An intermission number inspired by the movie “The Greatest Showman” was presented by the manageable clients as they sung “Never Enough” and “This Is Me.” Merienda Cena was served after the program.