By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—The annual search
for model families opens.
This year, at least 36
nominees will be evaluated based on how Ilocano families keep their closeness
together despite modern-day distractions such as cell phones, video games, the
Internet, and the pressures of school and work. They still manage to dine in
together, spend quality time with each other, and be an inspiration to others.
Of the total entries, 10 will
compete for “Best Nanay”, 8 for professional category, 11 for non-professional
and 7 for Overseas Filipino Workers category.
Launched in 1995, the
search for model family has been initiated by the Provincial Government of
Ilocos Norte to further promote good family practices and values worth
emulating for a progressive community.
Nelinda Erice, Gender and
Development (GAD) office head said the Provincial Awards and Screening
Committee composed of representatives of the Department of Interior and Local
Government, Department of Education, Philippine National Police, Provincial
Environment and Natural Resources, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Social
Welfare and Development Office, Office of the Provincial Agriculture, Overseas
Filipino Workers, Non-government organization, GAD and Ilocos Norte board
member Conrado Respicio, in his capacity as chair of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan’s committee on family relations will be moving from town to town
and cities here to personally conduct interview and ocular visit to the homes
of these nominees apart from scrutinizing their documentary write ups.
According to Ms. Erice, the
search is open to all families in Ilocos Norte. However, the towns of Paoay,
Bangui, Adams, Dumalneg, Carasi and Marcos have no entries this year.
With a cash reward and
trophy, winners will be awarded in a fitting ceremony on September.
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