Last day of giving NCSC aid today

CEBU, Philippines — The latest distribution of the National Commission of Senior Citizens’ (NCSC) Expanded Centenarian Program began yesterday with beneficiaries from 52 barangays served.

The remaining barangays are scheduled to receive their payouts today, Tuesday, July 14, as the second and final day of distribution proceeds in five clustered venues across the city.

Cluster 5 beneficiaries --Basak Pardo, Bulacao, Cogon Pardo, Inayawan, Kinasang-an Pardo, and Quiot will be served at Poblacion Pardo while cluster 6 beneficiaries from Calamba, Guadalupe, Kalunasan, and Sapangdaku are scheduled at the Guadalupe Gym.

Cluster 7 beneficiaries from Bacayan, Binaliw, Budlaan, Pit-os, Pulangbato, San Jose, Talamban, and Banilad are assigned to the Banilad Gym. Cluster 8 beneficiaries from Mambaling and Basak San Nicolas are at the Mambaling Gym while cluster 9 beneficiaries from Apas, Busay, Kamputhaw, Kasambagan, Lahug, and Mabolo are being served at the Lahug Gym.

All venues are supervised by the Liga ng mga Barangay-Cebu City under Liga ng mga Barangay President Franklyn Ong, in coordination with the NCSC and the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs.

The Expanded Centenarian Program was introduced to broaden the government’s recognition of senior citizens, extending benefits not only to centenarians but also to octogenarians (80+) and nonagenarians (90+).

Qualified beneficiaries who submitted complete requirements and were officially notified are entitled to financial assistance.

The Expanded Centenarian Program provides additional recognition, with octogenarians, nonagenarians, and centenarians receiving lump-sum benefits ranging from ?10,000 to ?100,000, depending on age bracket and qualification.

Hundreds of Cebu City seniors are expected to benefit from this round of distribution in addition to the financial aid they are receiving from the City government.

Beneficiaries must present their OSCA ID and, if available, their national ID, along with photocopies bearing three signature specimens.

Representatives may claim on behalf of bedridden or admitted seniors, provided they submit authorization letters, valid IDs, medical or barangay certifications, and proof of life.

For deceased grantees, immediate relatives may claim upon presenting a death certificate, proof of relationship, and a release from liability form. — (FREEMAN)