Lingayen – The Provincial Government continues to elevate the services of day care centers (DCC) and workers (DCW) all over the province.
Emilio P. Samson, provincial social welfare and development officer, pledged as he spoke during the first day of the 5th Convention of Day Care Workers of Pangasinan at the Sison Auditorium on May 24-25.
He said that the office is preparing a three-point agenda to bolster the welfare of the DCCs and DCWs, which comprised an increase on the workers’ honoraria, the ongoing accreditation and upgrading of DCCs and chartering a biannual general assembly for DCWs to access needed trainings to enhance the quality of teaching of the workers.
On behalf of outgoing Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr., Samson thanked the participants for their consistent service as second parents to Pangasinense children as they assist them on their critical formative years, despite meager compensations.
The two-day convention centered on the theme “Strengthening the Early Child Care and Development (ECCD) is my mission”, which sought to propagate proper handling of children with disabilities.
Two key topics to be discussed were: “Early Detection, Prevention and Management of Disabilities among Children” on the first day by Purita Pueto, Baby Janet Cruz and Elizabeth Manuel and “Strategies on How to Teach Pre-Kindergarten Children in the Day Care Centers” on the second day by Dr. Yolanda S. Quijano of the ECCD Council.
Both were followed by respective open forum to elicit active participation from the DCWs.
An awarding of certificates also took place, honoring DCCs who have been in the service for 10 years and counting, a kiddie show by the September Production, and a retro dance night socials graced by Governor-elect Amado “Pogi” I. Espino, III which capped the events on the first day.
Addressing the participants on the second day was Dr. Teresita G. Inciong, vice chairperson and executive director of the ECCD Council, who shed light on looming concerns on early child care and development.
Joining PSWDO in mounting this event is the Pangasinan Day Care Workers Federation, Incorporated, headed by its president Erdy T. Lozano.