Christmas is all about family – Belmonte
CHRISTMAS is all about family no matter how one defines it.
This was the message of Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte to her constituents as she stressed the importance of prioritizing the loved ones which she said should be at the center of the yuletide celebration.
The local government, according to the mayor, is always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need the most, especially this Christmas.
”Sa kabila ng komersyalismo, ang pamilya pa rin ang sentro ng Paskong Pilipino. Christmas is for the family, no matter how one defines family,” Belmonte said.
She added; “Nandiyan ang traditional family composed of parents and their children. There are families anchored by a grandparent or two, caring for their grandchildren whose parents are working abroad.”
She also acknowledged that modern families now come in many forms, with some being headed by a single man or a single woman. Others are called blended or stepfamilies, which are two families joined by love.
“Then there are families led by two men or two women. There are families made up of friends,” she pointed out.
Amid these changes, Belmonte assured that the local government would always be there to support and extend help.
“This year, naayos natin ang dokumento ng mga mag-asawang deka-dekada na ang pagsasama. We provided LGBTQIA+ couples the right to decide for their partner when one is in need of medical attention,” the mayor said.
