The Department of Social Welfare and Development set up a one-day wellness fair on Monday, 2 October, at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City as part of the celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week 2023.

The services offered at the fair include massage therapies and eye check-ups. Eyeglasses and baked goods were also provided.

DSWD employees expressed appreciation to their older family members through the freedom wall.

With the theme, "Honoring the Invaluable Legacy of Filipino Senior Citizens", the nationwide celebration of the EFW is spearheaded by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) in partnership with the DSWD.

The kick-off ceremony was held on Sunday at the SM Seaside in Cebu City by the NCSC, in cooperation with the DSWD Field Office Central Visayas (FO-7).

The celebration will culminate on Saturday, 7 October, with a recognition of key partners who actively championed the welfare and well-being of older persons.