TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Calbayog is set to launch a localized social pension program for senior citizens who are not included in the national social pension program implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Mayor Raymund Uy announced this initiative last month during the third leg of the Calbayog Caravan 2025 in Barangay Migara.
Last week, the local chief executive, along with Vice Mayor Rex Daguman, led a public hearing at the Calbayog Convention Center attended by senior citizen representatives from various barangays, who shared their insights and emphasized the importance of this pioneering initiative in providing financial support to elderly residents.
Vice Mayor Daguman assured that the city legislative council will work towards approving the ordinance and securing proper funding allocation, ensuring that no senior citizen is left behind. The legislative action aims to address gaps in pension support and create a more inclusive assistance program for the elderly.
Based on Mayor Uy’s announcement, the local government unit (LGU) plans to provide a P500 monthly social pension to eligible senior citizens in the city.
To ensure the success of the program, the mayor stressed the importance of gathering accurate and comprehensive data on senior citizens in Calbayog.
This will enable the local government to effectively identify and serve all eligible beneficiaries of the program.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
