MANILA Mayor Honey Lacuna expressed elation after another food chain joined the growing list of establishments that are accepting senior citizens once again in their employ.
The mayor thanked the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) after it committed to hire senior citizens who happen to be residents of Manila.
“Thank you to these food establishments that are helping our senior citizens and nanawagan po tayo sa iba pa na sana ay mabigyan ang ating mga senior kahit temporary employment lamang dahil naniniwala ako na kayang-kaya pa nila,” she said.
Lacuna also said she is glad that the food establishments in the city are taking it upon themselves to help the city government by providing jobs for the elderly.
She cited that Manila City Ordinance 8598 actually mandates fast food establishments to provide temporary employment to qualified residents who are differently-abled and persons with disabilities.
Lacuna said that many senior citizens are still very able-bodied but have been deprived of sources of income due to the age limitation set when it comes to employment.
With the cooperation and support of food establishments, Lacuna said many lives will be changed, since the elderly who will once again have gainful employment will be able to help their families financially.
Apart from that, the mayor said that the senior citizens who get employed will also be able to feel productive once again, instead of just being relegated to the role of taking care of grandchildren.
