Over 900 senior citizens in Davao City will receive ₱10,000 each under the Expanded Centenarians Act. The distribution is set for October 8. The initiative aims to support elderly citizens aged 80 and above.
The Expanded Centenarians Act provides financial assistance to senior citizens. Eligible recipients must be at least 80 years old. The government has allocated funds for the program. Local officials will oversee the distribution.
The program follows recent efforts to improve social welfare for the elderly. Previous initiatives included health check-ups and food assistance. This new measure expands support to include direct cash payments. The government hopes to reduce poverty among older citizens.
