Centenarian Valenzuela City Cash Gift

Centenarian from Valenzuela City Receives PHP 100K Cash Gift

Philippine law currently states that centenarians, or 100-year-old Filipinos, are entitled to receive PHP 100,000. Just recently, a centenarian from Valenzuela City received her cash gift!

Mrs. Marcosa Liwanag, a centenarian, was visited by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who presented her a cash gift check and a Letter of Felicitation from President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

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Centenarian Valenzuela City Cash Gift
DSWD Secretary Gatchalian hands a check for PHP 100,000 to Mrs. Marcosa Liwanag, who had just celebrated her 100th birthday.
Image Credit: Department of Social Welfare and Development / Facebook

Valenzuela Senior Citizen Benefits from Centenarian Act

Based on a Facebook post by DSWD, Secretary Gatchalian visited “Lola Marcosa” in her residence at Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City, on Tuesday (7th May 2024). She had just turned 100 years old, making her a beneficiary of Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 — a law that the DSWD is tasked to carry out.

Secretary Gatchalian also featured the visit on his Facebook page. “Had the privilege to bring the 100K Centenarian check for Mrs. Marcosa Liwanag,” he wrote.

“Our Centenarian was born on April 24, 1924, in Brgy. Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela City,” the Secretary added. “Mrs. Liwanag is a bonified Valenzuelano. She raised her six children alone while working as a fruit and vegetable vendor.”

Centenarian Valenzuela City Cash Gift
Lola Marcosa’s daughter, Teresita Morales, welcomed DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who was joined in his visit by DSWD – NCR Director Michael Joseph Lorico.
Image Credit: Department of Social Welfare and Development / Facebook

During the visit, Secretary Gatchalian was joined by DSWD – National Capital Region (DSWD – NCR) Director Michael Joseph Lorica. They were welcomed by Teresita Morales, the daughter of Lola Marcosa.

Notably, the Centenarians Act of 2016 authorizes the provision of incentives to Filipinos who have reached 100 years old and above. Recently, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed Republic Act 11982 or the Expanded Centenarians Law, which provides cash incentives to Filipinos who have reached 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old, as well.

Centenarian Valenzuela City Cash Gift
Lola Marcosa’s Letter of Felicitation from President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Image Credit: REX Gatchalian / Facebook

Final Thoughts

Reaching 100 years old is a huge milestone, indeed! It is a testament to a person’s good health, hard work, productivity, resilience, and longevity. We certainly hope to see more Pinoy centenarians in the future!

Meanwhile, another noteworthy DSWD initiative for the elderly is the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC). Check out this article to read all about this program!