The leading Bisaya tabloid in Cebu, Superbalita Cebu was among the recognized partners of RSCC for its contributions in promoting the center, a shelter for abandoned, neglected and surrendered children up to six years old.
Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD 7) Director Shalaine Marie Lucero, a former head of RSCC, commended its various partners and donors for molding RSCC in the last four decades.
“From our partners in the local government unit, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the private sector, we are deeply grateful for your assistance in saving each life possible and making RSCC a home for these little angels,” Lucero said during the celebration held at RSCC’s Home for Girls Gym in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City.
Various partners that were recognized for their invaluable contributions included Dr. Janet Porcia, Atty. Raymund Bertulfo, Dr. Conchita Olasiman, Juanito I. King Foundation Inc., Department of Social Welfare Services of Cebu City, dyRC Aksyon Radyo, Labangon Police Station, PSA, Superbalita Cebu, Local Civil Registrar of Cebu City, Newborn Screening Continuity Clinic and Barangay Health Center of Labangon.
Kenneth Raymund King, executive director of Juanito I. King Foundation Inc., delivered a congratulatory message and support to the center.
The foundation has been RSCC’s partner since 2008, providing free therapy sessions for special children or those with developmental disorders that were conducted by the foundation’s registered occupational and physical therapists.
Former heads of RSCC were also recognized during the activity for paving the way for what RSSC is today.
They are Belma Rago, Lucero, Suchiella Arong-Gehrig, Jennifer Tadena, Clavel Saycon, Sheba Dabon, Rosalina Tatoy and Jenifer Abastillas.
Posthumous awards were also given to Fe Arcilla, Prima Alberca and Leah Colis who also served as RSCC heads.
The NPO-Seven Kids Orchestra, the Adventist International Symphony Orchestra and the AB Music Students from the University of Southern Philippines Foundations held a mini concert entitled “Huni Pasalamat: The Concierto” in the second part of the program.
The RSCC is a child-caring institution managed by the DSWD that provides services to abandoned, neglected and surrendered children up to six years old.
Holistic services are provided in RSCC, such as home life services, medical services, nutrition and dietetics, early childhood care and development, spiritual services, socialization and child placement.
The center’s primary aim is to help the child achieve survival, rehabilitation and development. (HBL with PR)