Daily TribuneShe cited that Cebu has the highest number of centenarians at 474 (96 males and 378 females), Bohol with 282 (73 males and 209 females), Negros Oriental with 217 (58 males and 159 females) and Siquijor with 36 (4 males and 32 females)
Centenarians and families waiting for cash gifts.
Photos by RICO MIRASOL OSMEÑA for DAILY TRIBUNE
At least 1,009 centenarians in Central Visayas received a total of P100.9 million worth of cash gifts and presidential citations from 2016 to 2024.
Department of Social Welfare and Development-Central Visayas (DSWD-7) regional director Shalaine Marie Lucero told daily tribune that since the implementation of the Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarian Act of 2016, DSWD has been consistent in sending presidential letters of felicitation and P100,000 cash gifts.
She cited that Cebu has the highest number of centenarians at 474 (96 males and 378 females), Bohol with 282 (73 males and 209 females), Negros Oriental with 217 (58 males and 159 females), and Siquijor with 36 (4 males and 32 females).
Of the 1,009 centenarians, 778 were females or 77 percent who received the presidential greetings and cash gift, while 231 were males or 23 percent.
In 2025, the implementation of RA 10868 will be transferred to the National Commission of Senior Citizens.
“The transfer of the implementation includes sharing of data, briefing with the commission on the processes and steps to be undertaken such as the conduct of cash advances, how to engage with the local government units, and putting the safety of the Centenarians during the release — all of these is to ensure a smooth implementation of the program once transferred,” Lucero said.
