By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—At least three
senior citizens from Ilocos Norte received their centenarian gift on January
22, 2019 courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte.
Of the PHP4 million budget
allocation for 2019 as provincial government counterpart for centenarian
benefits in the province, at least PHP15,000 each were turned over to Mauricio
P. Rosqueta from Valdez, Marcos; Nicolas
P. Abaro from Fortuna, Marcos; and Doroteo R. Rivera from Talugtog, Solsona.
“The gift checks were
delivered personally by a team from the PSWDO to the beneficiaries,” said provincial
social welfare and development officer Lilian Rin.
Under Provincial Ordinance
No. 2018-10-063 approved on December last year, less fortunate senior citizens
who struggle with the financial burdens of medical and funeral expenses get
cash incentive.
This is apart from the
centenarian gift of Php100,000 each one will receive from the national
government under Republic Act (RA) 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016.
The centenarian act entitles
all Filipinos who reach 100 years old, whether residing in the Philippines or
abroad an amount of PHP100,000 with a Letter of Felicitation from the President
of the Philippines congratulating the celebrant for his or her longevity.
Signed on June 23, 2016, the
law also states that the centenarians shall also be awarded a plaque of
recognition and a cash incentive by their respective city or municipal
governments in appropriate ceremonies.
In 2018, the Ilocos Norte
government has released an initial budget of PHP1.6 million pesos in support
for senior citizens.
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