The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) will hold the 6th National Advisory Board (NAB) Conference and Midterm Assessment of the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) 2023—2028, today, 25 June 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at The Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City.
The NAB Conference brings together government agencies, local leaders, civil society groups, the private sector, and senior citizens’ organizations to track progress, align goals, and strengthen programs that support the elderly.
At the heart of the event is the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens, the national blueprint for improving senior care and support. This plan guides efforts to promote active aging, improve access to healthcare and social services, expand protections, and create inclusive, age-friendly communities.
This conference will assess how well the plan has worked so far and what can be improved. It aims to directly benefit older Filipinos by pushing for the following:
• Better care in communities through localized Senior Citizen Community Care Centers (SC3Cs) that offer essential services close to home;
• More benefits through updates on Republic Act No. 11982 or the Expanded Centenarian Act, which now gives recognition and cash gifts to seniors aged 80, 90, and 100 and above;
• Stronger support systems by adjusting programs based on real-life challenges faced by seniors—such as access to healthcare, income security, and elder abuse.
By holding this midterm review, the NCSC reinforces its commitment to leaving no elderly Filipino behind and to ensure that the PPASC remains a responsive policy that improves lives of the senior citizens in all communities.
