NCSC-NCR to begin mass cash gift distribution for senior citizens on Sept. 2

Abi Sarabia M., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
August 28, 2026

Photo courtesy: National Commission of Senior Citizens

MANILA, Philippines — The National Commission of Senior Citizens–National Capital Region (NCSC-NCR) will begin a large-scale cash gift distribution on September 2 for qualified senior citizens under the Expanded Centenarians Act.

The distribution covers Filipinos who have reached the milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100, as the agency seeks to speed up the release of benefits to eligible recipients.

Under Republic Act No. 11982 or the Expanded Centenarians Act, Filipinos who reach the ages of 80, 85, 90 and 95 are entitled to a ₱10,000 cash gift, while those who reach 100 receive ₱100,000 and a letter of felicitation from the President. The benefits apply to qualified Filipinos living in the Philippines or abroad.

NCSC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez said the commission will continue working with local government units, volunteers and other partners to ensure qualified senior citizens receive their benefits properly and efficiently.

As of August 26, the NCSC said it had distributed more than ₱1.9 billion to 179,529 senior citizens nationwide under this year’s implementation of the program.

The commission said it is also strengthening coordination with LGUs, expanding the use of electronic fund transfers and working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology to develop an online application through the eGovPH app.