The Dagupan City Government officially launched “LOLA CARES, WE CARE,” a community based program dedicated to supporting grandmothers raising and caring for their apos while their children work abroad to provide a better future for their families.
The program recognizes the sacrifices of many lolas who serve as second parents inside their homes, providing daily care, guidance, and emotional support to their grandchildren.
Through LOLA CARES, participating grandmothers received access to health services, mental health support, education assistance, free check ups, and registration under PhilHealth, YAKAP, and GAMOT Programs to help strengthen their protection and well being.
Free haircuts for both lolas and apos, free Sustagen, select condiments, Lipton Tea products, and emergency hotline information were also provided during the activity.
A total of 350 grandmothers together with their apos officially registered under the LOLA CARES Program.
Mayor Belen T. Fernandez said the initiative reflects the city government’s continuing commitment to recognizing and supporting grandparents who help keep families together despite the challenges brought by overseas work arrangements.
“Our lolas carry a very important responsibility inside the home. Many of them quietly dedicate their love, strength, and care to raising their grandchildren while the parents are away working for the family’s future. Through LOLA CARES, we want them to feel that they are valued, appreciated, protected, and cared for,” Mayor Fernandez said.
The LOLA CARES Program forms part of the city government’s continuing efforts to strengthen family centered welfare programs and provide greater support for vulnerable sectors in Dagupan City.
