Introduction To Gerontology (Laws And Policies In The Philippines)

All senior citizen are considered philhealth members automatically and are insured with free medical services

Local government units (LGUs) are mandated to establish Senior Citizens' Affairs Offices (SCAOs) to coordinate and implement programs and services for older persons in their respective areas

Various government agencies and non-governmental organizations are working to raise awareness about elder abuse and develop preventive measures.

A comprehensive policy framework developed by the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) that outlines strategies and programs to promote the welfare and wellbeing of older Filipinos

This policy framework outlines strategies and programs to promote the welfare and well-being of older Filipinos. It addresses various areas, including health care, economic security, social participation, and legal protection.

approved and directed the implementation of the program providing for group homes and foster homes for neglected, abandoned, abused, detached, and poor older persons and persons with disabilities.

declaring the first week of October of every year as “Elderly Filipino Week.”

Nationwide Observance in the Philippines of the International Year of Older Persons”.

act granting additional benefits and privileges to senior citizens, further amending

an act to maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation building, grant benefits and special privileges and for other purposes” and they are entitled for 10% discount for all utility bills

mandates that all government agencies and instrumentalities should allocate one percent of their total agency budget to programs and projects for older persons and person

institutionalization and enhancement of the social reform agenda by creating the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Through its multi-dimensional and cross-sectoral approach, NAPC provides a mechanism for older persons to participate in policy formulation and decision-making on matters concerning poverty alleviation.

provides for the establishment of Senior Citizens Centers to cater to older persons’ socialization and interaction needs as well as to serve as a venue for the conduct of other meaningful activities.

provides for the minimum requirements and standards to make buildings, facilities, and utilities for public use accessible to persons with disability, including older persons who are confined to wheelchairs and those who have difficulty in walking or climbing stairs, among others.