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Davao City opens first Senior Citizens Community Care Center

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

THE LOCAL government will launch the Senior Citizens Community Care Center (SC3C) on Monday, Sept. 22. 

The SC3C is a one-stop hub where elderly residents can access essential health services, livelihood opportunities, recreational activities, and a range of government support programs fit to their specific needs.

Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs head Lorenzo Borja said the SC3C will be in the Dacoville Subdivision in Dumoy, Toril District 

“The livelihood training from TESDA to the senior citizens will be conducted in the SC3C,” Borja said in an interview with the city-run disaster radio. 

He added that the center will house the National Center for Senior Citizens, City Social Welfare and Development Office, and Philhealth to cater to the needs of senior citizens. 

“We will also put the needs of the seniors there, such as for physical activities, and the library center,” he stressed. 

The SC3C in Dumoy is the first in the city, but the local government aims to establish a branch in every congressional district. 

In the downtown proper, OSCA proposed to establish an SC3C in Osmeña Park to reach more senior citizens. In District 2, Borja said documentation for a donated space is in the works. 

At present, OSCA has recorded 200,000 senior citizens registered in the city. 

SC3C is a program approved by the national government and implemented and funded by the local government unit.

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Productive citizens 

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas
  • City, McDonald’s ink MOA to employ senior citizens

THE CITY government and McDonald’s Philippines, along with the Department of Labor and Employment XI, signed the memorandum of agreement for the work opportunity program for senior citizens on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Tess Domingo, director for Golden Arches Development Corp.’s Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering & People System Human Capital Group, said the food chain is committed to hiring 110 senior citizens for its 18 branches in the city starting this year. 

“We are grateful for our partnership with DOLE and PESO, and hopefully we can hire more people in more cities around the country,” Domingo said, adding that the program is the first of its kind for McDonald’s in the country.

In June this year, the City Council approved the Senior Citizens Work Opportunity Ordinance, authored by 2nd District Councilor Diosdado Angelo Mahipus. 

In his speech, Mahipus said the MOA embodies the spirit of collaboration between the government and the private sector in providing livelihood opportunities.

“By opening your doors to this program, you are not merely offering discounts and privileges; you are extending respect and appreciation to our elderly,” he said.

In a message delivered by Councilor Enzo Villafuerte, Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte said the agreement recognized that many retired Davaoeños are still capable and productive.

“With this work opportunity, our dabawenyo senior citizens will be able to supplement their retirement income and maintain physical and mental health. We are optimistic they will bring positive change to the McDonald’s Davao family,” Duterte said.

Lorenzo Borja, Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs chief, said applicants can qualify for the program regardless of age of applicants (60 years old and above), provided they meet the requirements set by the employer.

Qualified senior citizens will be employed as members of the regular crew and render four-hour shifts daily for five months. Meanwhile, their salary is the same rate as a regular employee.

“You will be seeing them in our stores, welcoming you to our stores, and will also be there to help you in terms of cleanliness and customer experience,” Austin Torres, senior public affairs manager of McDonald’s, said.

The City Council is also looking to enter into a similar agreement with Jollibee and Burger King soon.

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OSCA clarifies P3,000 subsidy for senior citizens to take effect next year

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

THE OFFICE of the Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) clarified on Thursday, the increase in senior citizens’ annual subsidy is expected to take effect next year.

“This year, our release is still P1,500,” OSCA head Lorenzo Borja said during the Ispeak Media Forum on Thursday.

Borja said the additional subsidy is expected to be released next year, but the exact amount is subject to change.

“Maximum is P3,000, depending on the availability of funds. Anyway, it’s already approved, it’s already looked at by the city budget,” he stressed.

OSCA reported that the elderly population reached 197,981. Some 19,000 on the list still need cleansing due to duplicate addresses and names.

The amendment of the City Ordinance No. 0954-22 was approved on May 20, 2025, doubling the annual financial assistance for qualified senior citizens from ₱1,500 to a maximum of ₱3,000.

Julie Dayaday, City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) head, recommended the increase due to the rising cost of healthcare and medicines.

To qualify, they must be 60 or above and possess an original Senior Citizens ID issued by the OSCA.

The ordinance sets a cut-off for inclusion of new beneficiaries in the master list on the last working day of May each year. Seniors who turn 60 from June to December will be included in the next year’s masterlist.

The ordinance sets the payout in July, August, September, and ends in October every year in line with the Elderly Filipino Week. 

Borja said the CSWDO is formulating the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the ordinance for a smooth implementation next year.

Photo courtesy of City Government of Davao

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