DOST Rizal’s gift of Joy: A Christmas to remember at Antipolo nursing home
DBPH Admin2 
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) of Rizal brought joy to the hearts of senior citizens at the St. Camillus MedHaven Nursing Home in Brgy. Inarawan, Antipolo City, on December 18, 2024.
The annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative transformed the nursing home into a festive haven, filled with laughter, music, and heartwarming moments.
Through lively performances, raffle draws, and thoughtful gift-giving, the DOST Rizal team aimed to brighten the holiday season for the 25 elderly residents.
This year’s event was made possible through the incredible and generous support of DOST-assisted MSMEs and cooperatives in Rizal province. Their contributions fulfilled the wishlist of the senior citizens, ensuring a truly special holiday season.
DOST Rizal extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors/donors for their invaluable support:
● ABD Prime Concepts Corp.
● Allycel General Merchandise
● Aspilla Rice Mill
● Biba Cakes and Pastries
● Brownrace General Merchandise
● Calzado General Merchandise
● Charm Miles Enterprises
● Confectionary Dream Venture
● Double E Car Care Center
● Easter Joy Rabbit Ventures OPC
● Golden Rise Native Food Products
● Good Heart Food and Industrial Corporation
● Gramworth Enterprises Inc.
● Guev Cafe Breads and More
● JJ Agriventures Inc.
● Josefina’s Homemade Bicol Food Products
● Kaizen Industrial Services and Trading Corporation
● Mardak Global Export Inc.
● Melendres Agricultural Farm
● MK Sushi Bar
● Momilo Mio Food Venture
● Moolk Creamery
● Natividad Coffee and Roastery
● Pidiong’s House of Cashew Nuts
● Prime Innov8 Manufacturing Co.
● Rizal Cacao Growers Industry Development Council
● Rizal Inventors and Innovators Society Inc.
● Sealtite Corporation Inc.
● Sip & Chug Coffee Shop
● Tropical Palm Herb Manufacturing
Provincial S&T Director Fernando E. Ablaza emphasized the power of collective efforts and the importance of giving back to the community. He expressed his profound gratitude to the MSMEs for their unwavering support. Ms. Niña Sherylle S. Giron, Supervising Science Research Specialist of PSTO Rizal, highlighted the value of every stage of life and assured the senior citizens of their importance.
For the ninth consecutive year, DOST Rizal has brought smiles to the faces of children, elderly, and indigenous people (IPs) through its CSR initiatives. This year’s CSR event embodies PSTO Rizal's unwavering commitment and mission to uplift the underpriveleged members of our community during the holiday season and exemplifies the power of collective action and the true spirit of Christmas giving back to the community.
