BAGUIO CITY – Another lady centenarian was honored by the city council joining the ranks of the city’s icons of longevity, lighthouses of wisdom and pillars of moral strength.
The city council last Monday approved Resolution No. 21 series of 2019 honoring Concepcion Colcol of DPS Compound barangay who turned 100 last Dec. 8.
The third child in a brood of six, Colcol was born in 1918 to parents from Sto. Tomas, La Union and Sta. Barbara. Pangasinan.
She married Laureano Colcol of Aringay, La Union on December 19, 1933 and was blessed with seven children. She was widowed in 1972 and is presently under the care of his son Lino.
She worked as vegetable vendor after finishing grade seven.
“She remains to be physically strong, has a very sound mind and opted for a happy disposition in life which she attributes to a healthy lifestyle with prayers and faith in God,” the resolution noted.
“Going to mass and participating in adoration masses has been a part of her daily routine. She has no serious medical issues as she manages to do things with minimal assistance.”
As an honoree, she will be awarded the privileges provided under Ordinance Numbered 45-2016 as amended and will be among the awardees during the Baguio Charter Day celebration come Sept. 1.
The recognition is in line with the thrust of the city government to recognize the participation of the elderly in the transformation of the City and its citizenry and to award recognition and honor as a gesture of respect to them. **Aileen P. Refuerzo
