National Commission of Senior Citizens
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| Formed | July 25, 2019 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of the Philippines |
| Headquarters | 20th Floor, The Upper Class Tower, Quezon Avenue corner Scout Reyes, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Parent department | Department of Social Welfare and Development |
| Website | https://ncsc.gov.ph |
The National Commission of Senior Citizens[1] (NCSC) is a Philippine government agency responsible for overseeing and caring for the welfare of Filipino senior citizens. It was created through the passage of Republic Act No. 11350,[2] which was signed into law by then-President Rodrigo Duterte on July 25, 2019. The NCSC was formerly attached to the Office of the President before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 96, which officially transferred administrative operations from the Office of the President to the DSWD.[3]
History
The NCSC's mandates were formerly handled by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. After the passage of Republic Act No. 11350 and Executive Order No. 96, the NCSC coordinated with the DSWD for better planning, administrative support, and implementation. However, the DSWD's "Social Pension for Indigent Social Citizens" (SPISC) program is currently being transferred to the NCSC for better management.
Composition
The National Commission of Senior Citizens is composed of the following:
- Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer
- Commissioners (from Commissioner I to Commissioner VI)
The law gave the NCSC unique positions to ensure that the Chairperson and its Commissioners work with each other to strengthen coordination and support.
The Chairperson shall oversee the NCSC in the development, administration, and management of programs.
The Commissioners, on the other hand, help the Chairperson in creating policies and frameworks to make the launching of such guidelines and other materials simplified.
Appointment
Section 6 of Republic Act No. 11350 states the qualifications for appointment:
- Must be at least 60 years old and above at the time of appointment
- Of good moral character
- Bona fide members of senior citizens' associations
- Of good health, character, and sound mind
- Have not been convicted by a final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude
- Recommended by a general assembly of senior citizens' organizations
Provided that at least two (2) commissioners must be women.
The President of the Philippines appoints the Chairperson and the Commissioners. The Chairperson and Commissioners shall have a term of office of six (6) years, without prejudice to reappointment by the President. Of those first appointed, the Chairperson and two (2) Commissioners shall hold office for six (6) years, two (2) Commissioners shall hold office for four (4) years, and two (2) Commissioners shall hold office for two (2) years. Appointment to any vacancy shall only be for the unexpired term of the predecessor.
Powers
The powers of the NCSC are the following:
- Establish strategies to increase the programs involving senior citizens
- Make rules and regulations on proper joining of benefit programs, registering for identification cards (ID), and other matters
- Evaluate the welfare of all senior citizens to ensure that they aren't abused or mistreated by such establishments and other people.
- Enforce discounts for special senior citizens (e.g. Persons with Disability or PWD), as mandated by the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 9994), which gives them a 20% discount on primary services (e.g. medical, transportation, etc.) and a VAT exemption.[4]
- Coordinate with other government agencies for implementing such policies, programs regarding the benefiting of senior citizens.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/89316
- ↑ "NCSC | National Commission Of Senior Citizens". NCSC. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "Republic Act No. 11350". Supreme Court E-Library. 2026-05-27. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ Management, Information (2025-10-09). "DSWD, NCSC Align Efforts to Strengthen Services for Senior Citizens". NCSC. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010". Supreme Court E-Library. 2026-05-27. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
External links
- National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC)
- Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Office of the President of the Philippines
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