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National Commission of Senior Citizens

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is a government agency tasked with protecting the rights and promoting the welfare of the elderly in the Philippines. It recently underwent a reorganization under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., being transferred to the Department of Social Welfare and Development to enhance social services for senior citizens. The NCSC also collaborates with institutions like UP Manila to improve elder care programs and policies.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM

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Recent developments on National Commission of Senior Citizens

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints new OTS, PAOCC, and NCSC heads

Gilberto Cruz has been appointed as the new administrator of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), replacing Arthur Bisnar.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM

Gutierrez appointed NCSC chairperson

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez as the new chairperson of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC).

Thu, September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Marcos Jr. orders nationwide expansion of food bank program, transfers NCSC to DSWD

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to expand the "Walang Gutom" food bank-soup kitchen program nationwide to combat hunger.

Sun, September 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Marcos Jr.'s birthday event provides aid to thousands in Pampanga

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

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.