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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) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez underscored the indispensable role of senior citizens in nation-building during her heartfelt message to the members of the Senior Citizens’ Club International (SCCI) on 06 December 2025, at Aberdeen Court, Quezon City. The dialogue opened with a warm welcome from SCCI Founder and Administrator Mr. Jess Cortes, together with co-Administrators Ms. Nelia

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) successfully convened “Pagpupugay 2025,” a year-end consultation, dialogue, recognition, and fellowship activity attended by senior citizens from the National Capital Region (NCR), stakeholders, and partners on 19 December 2025 at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. The event highlighted key updates on the implementation of NCSC programs for 2025 and served as a platform for gathering feedback and recommendations to further impro

Keynote Message of NCSC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez during the Pagpupugay 2025: Year-end Consultation/Dialogue with Senior Citizen Stakeholders, Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) Awarding Ceremony, and Fellowship Activity Distinguished guests, our invaluable partners from the various sectors of government and civil society, and most especially, our beloved senior citizens—our Lolos  and Lolas —good morning.   It is a profound privilege to jo

In its mission to expand access to senior-focused programs in workplaces and communities, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) joins the University of the Philippines as it successfully launched its program “UPLIFT: Caravan for Priority and Equity-Deserving Sectors” last December 9, 2025 at the UP Diliman Campus. This initiative brings essential government services and information directly to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and solo parents within the

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) expressed full support for the substitute bills in the House of Representatives that aim to expand benefits and strengthen social protection for Filipino senior citizens. These measures were presented and discussed during the House Committee on Senior Citizens’ third regular meeting on 02 December 2025, led by Chairperson Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay. A key enhancement endorsed at the committee level is the proposal to institutio

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) conducted a two-day “Workshop on the Application of the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) in the Expanded Centenarians Act (ECA) for the Development of the 2026 GAD Plan and Budget (GPB)” on 27–28 November 2025. The activity brought together officials and personnel from the Central Office and all 16 Regional Offices through both face-to-face and virtual participation. The workshop aimed to strengthen the capa

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), awarded 24 senior citizens on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, for successfully completing the Community Tour Guide Training held in Intramuros, Manila. Conducted from 24 September to 03 October 2025, the program consisted of 56 hours of lectures and hands-on mock tours assessed by both the DOT and the Intramuros Administration (IA). Out of the 24 who completed the training, 18

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