As a manifestation of the government’s commitment to extending compassion to the elderly, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated a total of P49.8 billion for the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) under the FY 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP).

 

The amount shall ensure the continuous implementation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social protection program for Filipino senior citizens.

 

“Acknowledging the importance of caring for our elderly – not just as a moral imperative but as a reflection of our nation’s values and commitment to an inclusive society – the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens will receive a budget of P49.8 billion for 4,085,066 indigent senior citizens who will receive a monthly allowance of P1,000 to supplement their daily living and medical expenses,” the President said in his Budget Message.

 

“Sinusunod lamang po natin ‘yung direktiba ng Pangulo na bigyang pagkalinga at malasakit ang ating mga elderly. Nararapat lang din po na may sapat na pondo ang mga programang ito para nakukuha po ng ating mga lolo’t lola ‘yung mga benepisyo na nakalaan para sa kanila,” DBM Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman expressed.

 

Qualified beneficiaries of the SPISC Program started receiving a monthly stipend of P1,000 this year, following the enactment of the Republic Act (R.A) No. 11916, which doubled their monthly pension from ₱500.

 

 

Meanwhile, with the implementation of the expanded Centenarians Act, a total of P3 billion has been set aside to fund the P100,000 cash gift for Filipinos who reached the age of 100, as well as the additional P10,000 cash benefit to all Filipinos aged 80, 85, 90, and 95.

 

To recall, President Bongbong Marcos signed into law in February 2024, R.A. 11982, expanding the coverage of R.A. 10868, to grant benefits to Octogenarians and Nonagenarians.

 

“As emphasized by the President in his latest SONA, the proposed National Budget for FY 2025 was crafted with utmost care, diligence, and meticulous attention. And we expect our proposed budget will be adhered to as closely as possible. This is to ensure that programs like these will continue to serve our kababayans,” Secretary Mina said.

 

21 August 2024

 

 

Bilang pagpapakita at magpaabot ng pagkalinga sa mga nakatatanda, naglaan ang administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) ng kabuuhang P49.8 bilyon para pondohan ang Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) sa ilalim ng FY 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP).

 

Titiyakin nito ang patuloy na implementasyon ng social protection program ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) para mga Pilipinong senior citizen.

 

“Acknowledging the importance of caring for our elderly – not just as a moral imperative but as a reflection of our nation’s values and commitment to an inclusive society – the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens will receive a budget of P49.8 billion for 4,085,066 indigent senior citizens who will receive a monthly allowance of P1,000 to supplement their daily living and medical expenses,” pahayag ng Pangulo sa kanyang Budget Message.

 

“Sinusunod lamang po natin ‘yung direktiba ng Pangulo na bigyang pagkalinga at malasakit ang ating mga elderly. Nararapat lang din po na may sapat na pondo ang mga programang ito para nakukuha po ng ating mga lolo’t lola ‘yung mga benepisyo na nakalaan para sa kanila,” sinabi ni DBM Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman.

 

Nagsimulang tumanggap ng buwanang benepisyo na P1,000 ngayong taon ang mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo ng SPISC Program kasunod ng pagpapatupad ng Republic Act (R.A) No. 11916, na dumoble sa kanilang buwanang pensyon mula P500.

 

 

Samantala, sa pagpapatupad naman ng Expanded Centenarians Act, may kabuuang P3 bilyon ang inilaan para pondohan ang P100,000 na cash gift para sa mga Pilipino na narating ang edad na 100, pati na rin ang pamimigay ng P10,000 cash benefit para sa lahat ng Pilipino na may edad na 80, 85, 90, at 95.

 

Kung matatandaan, pinirmahan ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos bilang batas ang R.A. 11982 noong Pebrero 2024,  na nagpapalawak sa sakop ng R.A. 10868, para magbigay ng benepisyo at suporta sa Octogenarians at Nonagenarians.

 

“As emphasized by the President in his latest SONA, the proposed National Budget for FY 2025 was crafted with utmost care, diligence, and meticulous attention. And we expect our proposed budget will be adhered to as closely as possible. This is to ensure that programs like these will continue to serve our kababayans,” ani Secretary Mina.