National Commission of Senior Citizens

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is an agency responsible for protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of senior citizens in the Philippines, as mandated by various Republic Acts. Recently, NCSC has debunked misinformation about a universal P1,000 monthly pension and is preparing to implement a bill increasing cash gifts for centenarians from PHP 100,000 to PHP 1 million.

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Last updated at March 3, 2025.

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NCSC, NCIP sign MoU to support elderly IPs

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) signed an agreement on Monday to enhance support and benefits for elderly indigenous peoples.
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Revilla urges NCSC to implement Centenarians Act by Jan 2025

Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. urged the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to ensure the implementation of Republic Act 11982 or the Expanded Centenarians Act by January 2025.
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DSWD releases PHP100K gifts to 982 Central Visayas centenarians

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Wednesday that PHP98.2 million has been released as cash gifts to 982 centenarians in Central Visayas.
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NCSC chairman suspended for 90 days over misconduct

Malacañang confirmed the 90-day preventive suspension of National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) chairman Franklin Quijano starting July 9 over allegations of gross neglect of duty and grave misconduct.
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DBM approves funding for 8 new NCSC regional offices and 96 positions

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved funding for eight new regional offices and 96 plantilla positions for the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), coinciding with the signing of the expanded Centenarian Act on February 26.
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Palace names new officials in Marcos admin

The PCO announced new appointments in the Marcos administration on Friday, including Reichel Quiñones as Chief of Presidential Protocol and various officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Malacaōang directs gov't agencies, LGUs to support Elderly Filipino Week

Malacaōang has issued Memorandum Circular 34 directing national government agencies and encouraging local government units to support activities and programs for senior citizens during the Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino, which is celebrated annually in the first week of October.
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NCSC backs bill requiring firms to hire seniors

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) welcomed the proposal to mandate public and private sectors to hire senior citizens.
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NCSC ready for bill raising centenarian gift to P1M

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is prepared to implement a bill that would increase the cash gift for Filipino centenarians who reach 101 years old from PHP100,000 to PHP1 million.
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