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Simula sa Enero 2025, ang National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) ay magpapatupad ng mga batas Republic Act 10868 o ang Centenarians A

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) proudly celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of its officials who reached significant milestones in their Career Executive Service (CES) journey during the 2025 CESCON, held on 12–13 November 2025 at the Manila Hotel, with the theme “Leading for Results: Driving Execution with Integrity in Service.” Regional Directors Atty. Edwin L. Dimatatac, MD (MIMAROPA), and Mr. Fernando D. Sumondong, PhD (Region IX) have successfull

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) participated in the “Justice Summit: Advancing Real Justice for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities” organized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on 05 November 2025 at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts. The summit convened government agencies, legal experts, and advocates to strengthen collaboration to promote the rights and welfare of senior citizens and persons with disabilities. In her message, NCSC Chairperso

Former Ombudsman and Justice Secretary Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez officially assumed office as the new Chairperson and CEO of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) on 04 November 2025, with the commitment to lead with integrity, transparency, and compassion in pursuit of empowering Filipino senior citizens. In her message, Atty. Gutierrez expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence bestowed upon her to lead the

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) officially welcomes Atty. Ma. Merceditas Navarro Gutierrez as its new Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Atty. Gutierrez is the third Chairperson and CEO of the Commission since its establishment in 2019. She is expected to serve the Commission until 17 September 2031. Born in Samal, Bataan, Atty. Gutierrez began her government career in 1974 as a Presidential Legal Officer

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) continue to stand united in their commitment to protect, uplift, and honor Indigenous senior citizens across the country, in celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Month 2025. During the culmination of NCIP’s week-long event “Himig at Kultura ng Katutubo,” held on 10 October 2025 at Ayala Malls Feliz, NCSC Acting Executive Director Ana Marie C. Calapit highlighte

Nagbabala ang National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) sa publiko laban sa viral content online na nagsasabing nagsimula na ang pamamahagi ng universal social pension sa lahat ng mga Pilipinong senior citizen. Ang naturang video ay manipulado ng artifical intelligence o AI at umabot na sa higit 300K ang views sa YouTube. Sinundan pa ng ilan pang fake content ang naunang video. Nilinaw ng NCSC na hindi pa naisasabatas ang Universal Social Pension Bill at patuloy pang inaa

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is poised to enhance the government’s programs and services for the country’s...

Twenty-four senior citizens have completed the Community Tour Guiding Seminar organized by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Intramuros, Manila, on Friday, 03 October 2025. Senior citizen participants immersed themselves in a weeklong learning, hands-on training, demonstrations, and critiquing sessions where they confidently showcased their tour guiding skills. The training covered various topics, including Filipino Brand

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) successfully launched the annual celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) across...