VALENZUELA CITY, 3 July (PIA)—The Valenzuela City has found a way to provide employment to its elderly citizens who are still able to work.
Through its External Services Office (CESO) for senior citizens, the City government hired elderly citizens as traffic aide.
Instead of staying at home and let time pass by, 71-year-old Crisostomo Guda, Jr. opted to look for a job to keep him busy. He fortunately landed on a job as a traffic aide at “Bantay Estudyante,” a local traffic unit formed by Valenzuela City
Lolo Crisostomo is the oldest of the 124 seniors who completed three-day training on traffic management and first aid rescue procedures on June 27.
Together with the new members of Bantay Estudyante, they were deployed to their respective posts on near public elementary and high school campuses in the city on Monday, June 30.
The senior traffic aides follow shifting schedules and are only required to work during the opening and closing of classes daily.
Cynthia Aquino, daughter of Lolo Crisostomo, shared how her father showed enthusiasm of the new employment opportunity.
“During their training, father would often leave the house at 6:30 am even if their session starts at 8:00 am,” Aquino said.
Lolo Crisostomo’s assigned post is at Marulas Central Elementary School, a walking distance from their home.
He said he is thankful of the new job because apart from earning a living, he can also ensure the safety of his grade five, twin grandchildren on their way to school.
During his younger years, Lolo Crisostomo used to work as a Purok Leader in Barangay Marulas. His several years of government experience made him want to return to public service despite his old age.
When he learned about the new traffic task force that Mayor Rex Gatchalian was forming for the senior citizens, he did not waste time to submit his application to CESO.
He underwent health screening along with all the applicants. They took medical and physical exams to ensure that they are still fit to work considering their age. Those who passed the health examination proceeded to training and were later employed. (Valenzuela City PIO/RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)
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