

NCSC Summit 2026 Rallies 'Age-Friendly Pilipinas,' Charts Roadmap for an Aging Society
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) convened the National Senior Citizens' Summit 2026 from July 22-24 at Aberdeen Court, The Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City, bringing together representatives from more than 180 senior citizen organizations, federations, national and local government representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration toward building an age-friendly Philippines. Anchored on the theme "Age-Friendly Pilipinas: Bansan
Aug 5


NCSC Reaffirms Support for Largest-Ever Disaster Preparedness Forum for Senior Citizens and PWDs
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting older persons during emergencies as it joined over 4,000 participants at the largest Emergency Preparedness Forum for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities to date, held on 20 July 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. In her message, NCSC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez emphasized that the forum recognizes older persons not only as recipients of
Aug 5


NCSC Represents PH at UN Talks on Global Treaty for Older Persons’ Rights
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) advanced the Philippines’ efforts toward the creation of a legally binding global instrument to protect the human rights of older persons during the inaugural session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on Older Persons on 13 July 2026. Representing the Philippines in Geneva, Switzerland, NCSC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez urged the development of a comprehensive global framewor
Jul 14


LANDBANK, NCSC Enable Faster Cash Gift Delivery for Senior Citizens
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and LANDBANK formally signed a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 01 July 2026 to institutionalize the nationwide digital distribution of cash gifts under Republic Act No. 11982, otherwise known as the Expanded Centenarians Act (ECA). In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to accelerate digital transformation in government services, this partnership advances the government's digital governance
Jul 6




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