The Pasig City local government partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines and INFIC Inc., to introduce and develop a “Japanese-style care system” for the city’s elderly population. ManilaBulletin
The agreement was signed by Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, JICA Philippines Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema, and INFIC Chief Executive Officer Masuda Masatoshi in a brief ceremony at the city hall.
The program will also implement an online monitoring procedure that utilizes technology, through internet-based devices, that can monitor the health and living conditions of the elderly in their homes. The Philippine Statistics Authority recorded 9.2 million Filipinos aged 60 years old and above in the country in 2020, with 73,000 coming from Pasig City.
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