In a proactive move to ensure senior citizens can avail themselves of the benefits under the recently revised Centenarians Act, United Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Milagros Magsaysay has called on seniors nearing specific age milestones to register at their local Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA). The amendment to the Centenarians Act, Republic Act 11982, is set to provide financial benefits to seniors reaching ages 80, 85, 90, and 95.
Rep. Magsaysay emphasized that those in the age brackets of 79, 84, 89, and 94 should register at their respective OSCAs to establish their eligibility for the benefits once they reach the specified age targets. The revised law outlines a payout of P10,000 for seniors hitting ages 80, 85, 90, and 95, with an additional P100,000 for those reaching the centenarian milestone.
"This early, those who are from the ages 79, 84, 89, and 94 should register at their OSCA to prove that you are nearing 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old this year so that you would be included," Magsaysay stated during a briefing.
Expressing gratitude for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signing of the bill amending the Centenarians Act, Magsaysay acknowledged the challenges some seniors face in reaching the age of 100 due to health considerations. She highlighted the importance of registration in the OSCA to secure inclusion in the payout once the implementing rules and regulations are finalized.
The President signed the amended Centenarians Act on Tuesday, February 27, with the National Council on Senior Citizens anticipating the release of implementing rules and regulations in April.
Additionally, Magsaysay shared that discussions regarding the proposal for a universal social pension of P1,000 for senior citizens are scheduled for the House plenary next week. This initiative aims to further support the financial well-being of senior citizens in the Philippines, contributing to a more comprehensive and inclusive system of elderly care.
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