THE NATIONAL Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) XI targets 13,844 grantees who will receive cash incentives totalling P149 million this year as part of the ongoing Expanded Centenarians Act.
Filbert Bryan Sollesta, NSCC XI program development officer, urged qualified senior citizens to submit their requirements, which include an application form, proof of identity and age, and other documents to avail of the cash gift.
The commission will continue to accept applicants who were not able to submit their requirements in 2024 and 2025 until Mar 31, 2026.
Under RA 11982, “qualified senior citizens are entitled to P10,000 cash gifts upon reaching their milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, or 95 years old. Qualified centenarians (100 years old) shall receive P100,000 Cash Gift, along with a Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines.”
In the region, Davao City has the most awardees with 3,624, followed by Davao del Norte with 2,802, and Davao de Oro with 2,243.
