Alta Moda, dance artists visit Asilo de Molo
Asilo de Molo had been existing for 95 years now and presently has 54 residents, mostly the abandoned and the neglected
The Asilo de Molo residents listen to a housemate sing
Alex Soncio and Alta Moda had been blessed with a thriving business in the fashion industry. With such blessing comes a heart for those who need love, care and attention. Thus, Alex and his friends trooped to Asilo de Molo last Dec. 22, 2007 to provide entertainment, company and food for the lolos and lolas who reside there.
Alex had been doing this activity for six years. This year, he brought the Tribu Ilonganon of the Oton National High School. Their performance was choreographed by renowned dance director Romel Flogen. There were ballet and dance sports presentations, which the oldies enjoyed.
Alex Soncio, a granny, Romel Flogen
and company
Not to be outdone, the residents belted out song numbers, too. Lolo Sarong sang a song about Asilo de Molo, which goes something like this: "Tunay nga pagpalangga nabatyagan .. gintunaan sang kalipayan .. kami gapuyu diri ... manami magki-ay ki-ay upod sa madre kag maanyag nga lin-ay ... dughan puno sang kalipay diri sa Asilo de Molo."
Asilo de Molo had been existing for 95 years now and presently has 54 residents, mostly the abandoned and the neglected. Some of them have been staying at the home for six decades, or since they were children. Speaking of children, one of its young wards, who was adopted by a Norweigian family came to Asilo de Molo with his Iranian girlfriend. His name is Paul and he wanted to visit the home where he grew up. Asilo used to care for children, too.
"We live on the generosity of the people around us," said Sister Leticia Silmete, DC, in-charge of the residential area for the older persons.
Alex Soncio's trip to Asilo de Molo was also supported by the following: Jalandoni Memorial National High School, Dr. Blesilda Floro, Romel Flogen, artistic director; Erickson Villar, stage manager; Oton National High School, Dr. Lourdes Molones and Nicolas Gallenero, coordinator for the Special Program for the Arts.