NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro – As the nation celebrated its 125th anniversary of independence by offering flowers to the heroes of the past, a youth group in Davao de Oro honored the new heroes of the community by distributing chocolates.
On June 12, members of various municipal chapters of the Youth for Peace Movement Davao de Oro (YFPM DDO) visited their communities to bring joy and distribute chocolates to the present-day heroes.
Hundreds of tricycle drivers, government employees, teachers, soldiers, police officers, firefighters, market and street vendors, security guards, doctors, nurses, and local officials received tokens of appreciation from the group.
According to YFPM DDO President Danellene Sandulan, they have been carrying out this project, named “Chocos for Heroes,” for 14 years.
“We want to bring happiness and extend our gratitude to our great heroes of today and to those people who are considered as our heroes; it may be a simple token to them, yet it is a memorable token of our appreciation,” said Sandulan.
She added that they focused on the heroes within the local community who work tirelessly and strive for the progress of the Philippines.
“Those sweet treats and sincere messages bridge our flaring gratitude to their unceasing service and commitment to our nation,” she said. (mlu/PIA Davao de Oro/Photos from YFPM)
