SPORTSFEST FOR STREET CHILDREN
Manila, Nov. 3, 1998 - The Philippine Sports Commission, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, recently launched the ''Palaro Para sa Batang Lansangan'' in hopes of inspiring the city's street children to build their confidence in becoming better citizens of the country.
Among the pillars of the project are First Lady, Dr. Luisa "Loi" Ejercito Estrada, Ruby Tuason and PSC Chair Carlos D. Tuason, with Sugarland Multi-Food Corp. as chief backer of the project.
The First Lady recently convened the officials to a meeting to discuss the priority areas in a bid to make the project operational soonest.
The sportsfest will attempt to discourage the city's street children from plying their trade of begging, if not roaming aimlessly, in the metropolis.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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