It cannot be helped that when one talks about ageing and the elderly, matters involving health are always included. Republic Act No. 9994 otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 is the third version of the senior citizens law. Since the first senior citizens act, RA 7432 and its successor RA 9257, continue reading : Addressing Health Issues of Senior Citizens under RA9994
Footnote to the WHO Regional Mtg on Ageing and Health
On July 9 to 11, 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) Meeting on Ageing and Health for the Western Pacific Region was held in Manila. Together with representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was tasked to present a Country Report on government policies and programs promoting continue reading : Footnote to the WHO Regional Mtg on Ageing and Health
DSWD leads 2014 Elderly Filipino Week
The country will pay tribute to the older persons’ sector during the celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week on October 1-7 to be led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in partnership with other government agencies, local government units (LGU), and non-government organizations (NGO). This year’s theme is “Ang Nakatatanda ay Yaman, Katuwang continue reading : DSWD leads 2014 Elderly Filipino Week
Govt IDs listed in IRR entitle seniors to discount privileges
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed that failure to present a Senior Citizen Identification Card (SC ID) issued by the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) is not a ground for non-availment of discount privileges under Republic Act (RA) No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. DSWD explained that continue reading : Govt IDs listed in IRR entitle seniors to discount privileges
2013 Accomplishments of the NCMB Secretariat
The National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) Secretariat has accomplished much in 2013 in ensuring that our senior citizens enjoy their benefits and privileges under Republic Act No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The NCMB Secretariat has continuously followed-up with concerned government agencies the issuance of updated and appropriate supplemental guidelines continue reading : 2013 Accomplishments of the NCMB Secretariat