On August 16, 2019, the Reception and Study Center for Children celebrated its 55th Founding Anniversary with the theme, “Pagbabalik-tanaw sa ika-55 taon ng RSCC: Kaagapay Ka sa Matagumpay na Pagtugon sa Batang Nangangailangan ng Sapat na Pagkalinga, Tamang Pag-gabay at Proteksyon”, held at the Center’s Social Hall and was attended by the residents, staffs, partners, guest and donors.
The Reception and Study Center for Children was established on July 27, 1964 with the aim of providing child-caring institution for the abandoned, neglected and/or surrendered children 0-6 years of age.
The celebration started with the Baptism of the newly admitted children and babies at Sto. Niño Parish Church, facilitated by Rev. Father Gilbert Dumlao, followed by the Holy Mass and Blessing of RSCC Buildings at the Center. On behalf of Ms. Rowela F. Hizon, Social Welfare Officer IV and Officer-In-Charge of the Center, Ms. Chorrie Lou-an Digneneng, Project Development Officer III welcomed the guests, donors, staff, and the children. An opening number by selected RSCC kids was also performed and brought smiles on the attendees’ faces. The Philippine Children’s Medical Center, East Avenue Medical Center, Philippines Band of Mercy, Bago Bantay Health Center, Philippine Heart Center, Ms. Kristine Garcia, Ms. Wilma Chua, Cebuana Lhuilier Foundation, Ms. Georgia Renella, Mr. Dennis Geron, Ms. Frecy Lazaro, Barangay Sto. Crsito, Atty. Minerva Ambrosio, Atty. Elizabeth Andres, Sto. Crsito Elementary School and Bagong Pag-Asa Elementary School were all awarded with Certificates of Appreciation for their support to the center.
In grateful appreciation of their invaluable contribution and support to the operations and programs of the center, Plaques of Appreciation were awarded to the following: (1) City of Dreams, (2) Co Ban Kiat Hardware, (3) Dynamics Global Solutions, (3) Rotary Club of Balintawak, (4) Radio Veritas, (5) Hinduja Global Solution (6) Open Heart Foundation, (7) Ms. Judith So, (8) Mr. Edwin Tabuzo, (9) Mr. Rodolfo Robles, and (10) Rev. Fr. Gilbert Dumlao. After the awarding, RSCC selected staff danced with glaze to the tune of “Twist”. Ms. Glenda M. Derla, Social Welfare Officer V and Division Chief of Protective Services Division, former Center Head of RSCC gave her message and congratulated each and everyone at the Center as she expressed joy to former RSCC clients who attended the anniversary.
The Parachale siblings, former residents of the Center, delivered their inspirational message for the Center’s staffs and children. They reminisced the old days when they were still at the center and how their Aunties (Houseparents) took good care of them and made them feel loved. Also, Mrs. Whitaker, their adoptive parent, shared that one of the struggles they had was the language barrier, which they eventually learned to overcome by learning the culture of the kids. “It is worth the wait to become the parent of Parachales,” Mrs. Whitaker said.
The Regional Director, Mr. Vicente Gregorio “Kuya Vic” B. Tomas, graced the activity and expressed gratitude to all the staff of the center as well as to all the donors and partners who played huge part in the continuous success of the Center.
“According to Orison Swett Marden, ‘We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest’. Let us all continue being the candle and light for all these kids and secure their bright future,” said Mr. Tomas. ###
