May 23, 2025

Tag: senior citizens

  • Iloilo City Launches Weekly Tours for Elderly to Explore Local Attractions

    Iloilo City has introduced a new travel initiative aimed at its senior citizens, allowing them to explore the city’s rich heritage and tourist spots. The program, which kicked off on February 20, 2025, is set to occur every Thursday, offering elderly residents a chance to experience Iloilo as tourists. The inaugural tour saw fifteen senior…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar

  • Bacolod City Expands Social Pension Program for Seniors

    Bacolod City is set to enhance its social pension program, extending benefits to an additional 2,800 senior citizens this year. The expansion follows the City Council’s approval of an additional PHP15 million, bringing the total budget for the program to PHP65 million. This increase was requested by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to support more elderly…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Albay Representative Advocates for Universal Pension for Seniors, Assures Fiscal Sustainability

    Albay Representative Joey Salceda has strongly advocated for the implementation of a universal social pension for all Filipino senior citizens, asserting that the government possesses the necessary funds to support such a program. Speaking on February 10, 2025, Salceda, who chairs the House Committee on Ways and Means, urged the Senate to pass the bill…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Iloilo City Launches Innovative Internship Program for Senior Citizens

    Iloilo City has taken a significant step towards inclusivity by initiating a unique internship program tailored for its senior citizens. This program, which began on January 31, 2025, aims to keep the elderly engaged and active by integrating them into the workforce. Councilor Sedfrey Cabaluna, the driving force behind this initiative, explained that the program…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • New P13.5 Million Senior Citizen Facility Opens in Iloilo City

    A new two-story Senior Citizen Building, costing PHP13.5 million and funded by the Senior Citizens Party-list, was officially inaugurated in Alta Tierra Village, Jaro district, Iloilo City. The opening ceremony, led by Senior Citizens Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes, took place on Tuesday, marking a significant step in providing a dedicated space for the elderly. Rep.…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • San Remigio to Use P1.15 Million Incentive for New PWD and Senior Citizens Center

    In a move to enhance community services, San Remigio, Antique, is set to construct a new center dedicated to persons with disabilities (PWD) and senior citizens, utilizing a PHP1.153 million incentive received under the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. announced that the bidding process for the construction will commence next…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • More Than 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Honored with Cash Gifts Since 2016

    In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, over 1,000 centenarians in Central Visayas have been awarded cash gifts since 2016, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday. The initiative, which also includes a personal letter from the President, has seen a total of 1,023 elderly recipients, comprising 792 women and…

    Written by

    Eduardo Mendoza

  • Elderly Rally for Universal Pension Bill as Senate Delays Action

    On a hot Monday afternoon, approximately 6,000 senior citizens gathered outside the Senate in Pasay City, demanding the passage of House Bill No. 10423. This bill, which aims to provide a universal social pension to all senior citizens, was passed by the House of Representatives back in May 2024. The rally was spearheaded by the…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Elderly Rally for Universal Pension Bill at Senate

    On a hot Monday afternoon, approximately 6,000 senior citizens gathered in front of the Senate in Pasay City, advocating for the approval of House Bill No. 10423. This bill, which aims to provide a universal social pension to all senior citizens, was passed by the House of Representatives back in May 2024. The rally was…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson