A total of 119 senior citizens in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental have received financial assistance from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) under Republic Act No. 11982, also known as the Expanded Centenarians Act of 2024, according to the Guihulngan City Public Information Page.
At a glance
- What: financial assistance from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to 119 senior citizens of Guihulngan City
- Legal basis: Republic Act No. 11982, the Expanded Centenarians Act of 2024
- Covered ages: 80, 85, 90 and 95, not only those who reach 100
- Local partners: City Social Welfare and Development Office, Focal Person on Older Persons, Office of Senior Citizens Affairs
- Source: Guihulngan City Public Information Page
Who Qualifies Under the Expanded Centenarians Act
Under RA 11982, senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 are eligible to receive cash incentives — an expansion of earlier legislation that previously limited recognition to those who had reached the age of 100. The law honors Filipinos for their years of contribution to their families, communities, and the country.
City Offices Coordinate Distribution in Guihulngan
The Guihulngan city government, led by Hon. Filomeno Reyes, implemented the program in partnership with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the Focal Person on Older Persons, and the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), according to the city’s official public information page. The coordinated effort reflects the local government’s continuing support for programs that provide assistance and meaningful services to elderly residents.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Guihulngan City Public Information Page/Facebook
The city government said the assistance is a way of recognizing and honoring Filipino senior citizens for the years they have given to their families, communities and the nation. Residents with questions about eligibility under the Expanded Centenarians Act may inquire with the city social welfare office. The Guihulngan City Public Information Page did not state the amount released per beneficiary in its post.
