Social pension: How and where seniors can apply in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Indigent senior citizens seeking to qualify for the social pension program must go through a formal application and screening process through local government offices, with strict eligibility rules in place. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified that the social pension is not automatically granted and must be applied for. The monthly assistance is P1,000 under Republic Act No. 11916. This is important because the program targets only the most vulnerable elderly, and applications are subject to verification, prioritization, and periodic revalidation to ensure that only qualified beneficiaries receive assistance. READ: Social Pension: Who […]... Keep on reading: Social pension: How and where seniors can apply in Cebu

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