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Tag: senior citizens

Keeping bones healthy is key to aging well

People don’t really think much about bone health when, in fact, they should. It’s only when one gets fractured or is diagnosed with a...

For Centenarians

Mayor Raquel Garcia meets beneficiaries as 187 senior citizens in Balanga City, including three centenarians, receive cash incentives under the Expanded Centenarians Act during...

Unified 911 protects senior citizens — DILG

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Saturday reminded the public that Unified 911, the country’s single emergency hotline, is ready...

Know how to live healthy, age gracefully

"Healthy aging is not the absence of disease because in reality you will be hard pressed to find an old patient who does not...

A harvest of firsts for Makati City senior citizens

Makati City was the first local government to extend cash gifts to centenarians, and the first batch was awarded during the administration of then-mayor...

A day in the life of a Manila Centenarian

Centenarian Magdalena R. Flores was born on April 4, 1925 in the province of Capiz but for more than five decades she has called...

Digital national senior citizen ID a game changer — Romualdez

The digital National Senior Citizen ID (NSCID) that can be accessed through the eGovPH app is the start of a new chapter in the...

Makati gov’t expands seniors’ benefits

Mayor Nancy Binay announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Makati Senior Citizens Assistance and Inclusion Program, marking a significant enhancement in benefits for...

Over 250 seniors, PWDs hired at Davao job fair

More than 250 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were hired during a two-day job fair in Davao City, according to the Department...

Pinoys living longer but most are unwell

Five years from now, the Philippines will transition into an “aging society” when 10 percent of its population is projected to be 60 years...

4m indigent seniors get aid

More than 4 million indigent senior citizens across the country are receiving financial support through the Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) program of the Department...

Planning for a Confident Retirement

This year, the Philippines is focusing on supporting its senior citizens to truly age well. The goal is for older individuals to maintain financial...

House elder bats for stronger social, medical support for seniors

A lawmaker on Friday pushed for stronger social protection and medical support for senior citizens, saying many of them are “living their twilight years...

For Seniors

SM Cares and the National Commission of Senior Citizens lead the celebration of Elderly Filipino Week 2025 at SM Mall of Asia, honoring the...
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