PH has over 12k centenarians, honored by DSWD

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More than 12,000 centenarians nationwide have been recognized and provided with incentives by the Department of Social Welfare and Development .

“This achievement serves as a testament to the nation’s unwavering commitment to honoring its elderly citizens,” said Lopez, who is also the DSWD spokesm an. Aside from the cash gift, the DSWD provides a posthumous plaque of recognition for deceased centenarians, which may be received by their nearest surviving relatives.

Lopez reiterated that to avail of the benefits under the law, relatives of the centenarians must submit primary documents such as the birth certificate and Philippine passport to the City or Municipal Social Welfare Office and/or to the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs in their localities.

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