President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. named former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez as chairperson of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), Malacañang confirmed Wednesday.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced the appointment in a Palace briefing, saying Gutierrez’s term will run until September 17, 2031.
When pressed about the reason behind the selection, Castro said President Marcos chose Gutierrez for her proven leadership and experience in public service.
“The President wants someone who is an excellent leader and manager,” Castro said.
Before her appointment, Gutierrez was a member of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Board of Trustees before her recent appointment.
Gutierrez previously served as Ombudsman from 2005 to 2011 under then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
She also held posts at the Department of Justice before assuming the country’s top anti-graft position.
The NCSC, created under Republic Act No. 11350, is tasked with ensuring the full implementation of laws, policies, and programs promoting the welfare and rights of senior citizens in the Philippines.
