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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

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

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

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

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in partnership with the National Anti-Poverty Commission–Senior Citizens Sectoral Council (NAPC-SCSC), spearheaded the National Consultation on Policies for Senior Citizens on 30 June 2026 at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre, to strengthen existing laws and policies and ensure they remain responsive to the evolving needs of Filipino older persons. The consultation gathered approximately 1,000 onsite and online participants fro

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), establishing a nationwide legal aid referral system for older Filipinos on Monday, 29 June 2026, at the IBP Tower, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. This partnership aims to make legal assistance more accessible by directly connecting qualified older persons with 85 IBP chapters nationwide. NCSC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Ma. Merceditas N

Sa pagtutulungan ng National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) at lokal na pamahalaan ng Pateros, pormal nang binuksan ang Senior Citizens Center (SCC) sa Sta. Ana Multi-Purpose Building, E. Ragas Street, Pateros, noong Huwebes, 28 Mayo 2026. Kasabay nito, inilunsad din ang kauna-unahang satellite office ng NCSC sa Metro Manila na maglalapit ng agarang tulong at serbisyo para sa tinatayang 10,000 senior citizens sa naturang bayan. Sa ngalan ni NCSC Chairperson at CEO Atty.

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is intensifying its advocacy for age equality, calling for policies and programs that empower millions of older Filipinos as the country moves closer to becoming an aging society. During the National Policy Forum on Age Equality held on 03 June 2026, NCSC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez urged government agencies, the private sector, and communities to recognize the country’s growing se

Buong-puwersang sumusuporta ang National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) sa isinumiteng 2 milyong lagda sa Kamara noong Lunes, 25 Mayo 2026, para agarang maipasa ang panukalang Universal Social Pension (USP) para sa mga nakatatanda. Sa isinagawang turnover ceremony, pormal na nagpaabot ng opisyal na pahayag ang NCSC sa pamumuno nina Chairperson at CEO Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez, Acting Executive Director Ana Marie C. Calapit, at Head Executive Assistant Atty. Jasp

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) held a two day national consultation from 29-30 April 2026, to push for a legally binding international treaty to protect the rights of older persons, including Filipino migrant workers. NCSC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez, in her opening address, called for a fundamental shift in how society views ageing. “For too long, the discourse surrounding older persons has