National Commission for Senior Citizens

Sen. Bam renews call to establish gov’t body dedicated to seniors, elderly

During Elderly Filipino Week, Sen. Bam Aquino hopes to rally more government support for our senior citizens. 
 
“Napakahalaga ng papel ng senior citizens sa ating lipunan at sa inyong mga pamilya kaya marapat lang na bigyang tulong ang ating senior citizen,” Sen. Bam stressed this point when he met with leaders of different senior citizens’ organizations from Luzon. 
 
In the 17th Congress, Sen. Bam filed Senate Bill No. 674 to create a National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) to ensure that rights and privileges they are entitled to are properly given to senior citizens. 
 
“Mahalagang masiguro na ang lahat ng benepisyong nakalaan sa ating senior citizens ay naibibigay. Tutukan natin ang kanilang kapakanan,” said Sen. Bam, whose father and mother are now both senior citizens. 
 
The bill seeks to amend Section 11 of Republic Act 7432 or the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, abolishing the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board and replacing it with NCSC. 
 
The council will be spearheaded by a chairperson and commissioners from a list submitted by senior citizens organizations and associations. 
 
During his talk with senior citizens, Sen. Bam said that the Go Negosyo Act, which he sponsored and authored in the 16th Congress, will give them a chance to venture into business, which will enable them to provide additional help to their family. 
 
“Sa pamamagitan ng pagnenegosyo, mayroon pa rin tayong paraan para makatulong sa ating mga pamilya,” said Sen. Bam. 
 
Sen. Bam also assured senior citizens of his full support behind the Universal Social Pension Bill filed by Sen. Grace Poe. The bill aims to provide a universal social pension for all senior citizens.

Elderly groups back Sen. Bam’s bill creating commission for senior citizens

Different senior citizens organizations have expressed support for the passage of Sen. Bam Aquino’s measure seeking to create a National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) to ensure that rights and privileges they are entitled to are properly given to them.

Officials and members of the different organizations met with Sen. Bam at the Senate Monday and aired their full support for the enactment of Senate Bill No. 674 into law.

 The groups include the NAPC Senior Citizens Sectoral Council, Federation of Senior Citizens of the Philippines (FSCAP), Confederation of Older Persons Association of the Philippines (COPAP), Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc. (COSE), and Pederasyon ng Maralitang Nakakatanda (PAMANA) with DSWD, NCDA, CWC, and House Committees on Government Reorganization and on Population and Family Relations.

 As former chairman of the National Youth Commission, Sen. Bam underscored the importance of having such a commission for a specific sector of society.

“If we have one for the youth, we should definitely have one for senior citizens as acknowledgement of their contribution to the growth and progress of the country,” said Sen. Bam.

 “As they reach the twilight of their lives, it is our responsibility to take care of our seniors, and uphold their rights and privileges,” said Sen. Bam.

 According to the senator, the commission will ensure the proper implementation of Republic Act 7432 or the Senior Citizens Act of 2015, with the best interests of our country’s seniors at heart.

“As a national agency, the NCSC will formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs that promote senior rights and privileges or address issues plaguing the sector,” Sen. Bam stressed.

The bill seeks to amend Section 11 of Republic Act 7432 or the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, abolishing the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board and replacing it with NCSC.

 The council will be spearheaded by a chairperson and commissioners from a list submitted by senior citizens organizations and associations.

 “Regional commissions for senior citizens will also be established in different local government units to effectively address the needs of the elderly in the provinces,” said Sen. Bam.

 

Senate Bill No. 674: Expanded Senior Citizens Act

Our Filipino senior citizens have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of the country. As they reach the twilight of their lives, it is our responsibility as a society to ensure their rights and privileges, and that proper accommodation is given to them.

To further embolden RA 7432, the Senior Citizens Act of 2015 seeks to institutionalize the National Commission foe Senior Citizens (NCSC), which shall have the best interests of our country’s seniors at heart.

As a national agency, the NCSC will formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs that promote senior rights and privileges or address issues plaguing the sector.

With sectors such as the youth, women, and persons with disabilities having a specialized body catering to their constituents, it is about time that our Filipino seniors are awarded their own commission as well to ensure that no Filipino gets left behind.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Bam: Strengthen Assistance to Senior Citizens

A senator has filed a bill seeking to establish a National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) to look after the welfare and rights of Filipino senior citizens.

“Our Filipino senior citizens have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of the country,” Senator Bam Aquino said in his Senate Bill No. 2737 or the Senior Citizen Act of 2015.

“As they reach the twilight of their lives, it is our responsibility as a society to ensure their rights and privileges, and that proper accommodation is given to them,” he emphasized.

As a national agency, Sen. Bam said the NCSC will formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs that promote senior rights and privileges or address issues plaguing the sector.

“With sectors such as the youth, women, and persons with disabilities having a specialized body catering to their constituents, it is about time that our Filipino seniors are awarded their own commission as well to ensure that no Filipino gets left behind,” added Sen. Bam.

Under the bill, Section 11 of Republic Act 7432 or the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010 will be amended, abolishing the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board and replacing it with NCSC.

It will be spearheaded by a chairperson and commissioners from a list submitted by senior citizens organizations and associations.

Regional commissions for senior citizens will also be established in different local government units to effectively address the needs of the elderly in the provinces.

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