Hundreds of elementary and high school students thronged at the Cuneta Astrodome during the 2018 State of the City Children’s Address (SOCCA) held on November 16, 2018.

Present in the event are Pasay City Council led by the Hon. Mayor Antonino Calixto, Vice-Mayor Noel Del Rosario, Congresswoman Emi Calixto-Rubiano, city councilors, Pasay City Social Welfare and Development Office head Rosalinda Orobia, Pasay City Division Schools Superintendent Dr. Evangeline P. Ladines, Assist. Division Schools Superintendent Dr. Melody Cruz, Education Program Supervisors, public school principals, teachers and students from Pasay City public elementary and high schools.

Themed “Tamang Pag-aaruga, Isulong para sa Lahat ng Bata”, the event allowed some students from the different public schools in Pasay to showcase their talents and skills. Highlight of the affair was the Mayor’s report about the projects of Pasay City for the children. The mayor promised that the Financial Assistance program will be a continuous project of the city council. He also added that the local government is already working out to finance the installation of air-conditioning units to all the public schools within the City. The Mayor revealed that they were already done (installing the air-con) in the Pasay City Science National High School and that other schools are soon to be installed (of air-con). Meanwhile, Congreswoman Rubiano emphasized that the City Government will always prioritize the welfare of the children.

As the program ended, the children rendered the City Council the recorded song titled “Thanks to You”. This was done with all the lights in the Astrodome turned-off and only the students’ cellphones provided the light to the venue.

Emcees of the event were Jared Salvador, Ma. Heleina Balantakbo, Dwigth Ciervo and Ezra Española. Mr. John Francis Octaviano directed the event while the PCWHS Chorale and Angklung Ensemble led the singing of the National Anthem.