CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Delighted centenarian Lola Lucia Arcilla on Monday received a certificate of recognition from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and P100,000 cash gift from the National Commission on Senior Citizens-Region 3 in coordination with the Provincial Government of Pampanga.
Lola Lucia was just Lola Lucia was one of three centenarians who were awarded P100,000 each, while 1,391 senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 received P10,000 each, during the distribution of cash gifts as part of the first-quarter implementation of RA 11982 (Expanded Centenarian Act), which allows senior citizens to receive cash assistance prior to reaching 100 years of age.
Under the law, citizens in the “old-old” demographics of 80, 85, 90, and 95 years of age may apply four to six months before their milestone birthdays to receive P10,000, while centenarians continue to receive P100,000 in recognition of their exceptional milestone. Additionally, senior citizens aged 95 and above benefit from a P100,000 cash incentive provided by Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda through Ordinance No. 679.
The activity was jointly supervised by NCSC-3 director Emmanuel E. Daez, and provincial social welfare and development officer Fe Manalang, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of assistance.
To further facilitate access, the NCSC office has been relocated within the Pampanga Capitol, streamlining the submission of requirements and improving convenience for senior citizens throughout the province. Senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100 are encouraged to visit the NCSC office at the Pampanga Capitol to apply for their cash assistance. Pampanga PIO/Photos: Daniel Ombina
