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National Commission of Senior Citizens

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) provides financial assistance, medical services, and livelihood support to senior citizens across the Philippines, ensuring their well-being and dignity. Recent initiatives include cash grants, free health check-ups, and partnerships with local governments and institutions to enhance elder care programs. These efforts aim to improve the quality of life for the country's aging population.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM

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Sun, September 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM

PBBM's 68th birthday celebration in Pampanga provides aid to thousands

The "Handog ng Pangulo" program in Pampanga, held to celebrate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 68th birthday, provided various forms of aid to thousands of residents over the weekend.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM

NCSC disburses P88.13M cash grants to over 8,000 seniors in Western Visayas

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) has successfully disbursed PHP88.13 million in cash grants to 8,255 senior citizens in Western Visayas, recognizing those who qualify under the Expanded Centenarian Act.

Sun, July 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM

UP Manila, NCSC partner for elder care programs

The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) have partnered to develop programs and curriculum for the dignified care of Filipino elders.

Wed, March 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM

NCSC provides financial aid, medical check-ups to Navotas seniors

Navotas City's senior citizens, particularly those aged 80 and above, received financial aid and free medical check-ups through a community service initiative.

Wed, February 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Marcos Jr. leads payout of cash gifts to senior citizens

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. led the inaugural payout of P10,000 cash gifts to qualified senior citizens under the Expanded Centenarians Act of 2024.

Mon, February 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM

NCSC, NCIP ink deal for indigenous elderly support

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) have signed an agreement to enhance support and benefits for elderly indigenous people.

Wed, December 18, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Revilla pushes NCSC to release expanded centenarian cash gift by January

Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. is urging the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to implement the expanded Centenarian Law by January 2025, warning of potential backlash from elderly Filipinos if they fail to do so.

Sun, December 8, 2024 at 7:03 AM

Central Visayas centenarians receive over P100M in cash gifts

A total of 1,009 centenarians in Central Visayas have received P100.9 million in cash gifts and presidential citations from 2016 to 2024.

Fri, November 29, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Elderly OFWs to receive benefits from Expanded Centenarian Act in 2025

Thousands of elderly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will receive benefits from the Expanded Centenarian Act, Republic Act (RA) No. 11982, which will be fully implemented in 2025.

Thu, March 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM

DSWD hands over Assistance to Older Persons program to NCSC

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has formally transferred the implementation of the Assistance to Older Persons (ATOP) program to the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC).