Valenzuela LGU distributes P50,000 cash aid to 12 centenarians
By Hannah Nicol
The Valenzuela City local government distributed P50,000 cash each to 12 centenarians in recognition of their contributions to the society on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
The distribution of the cash incentives was part of the city's Elderly Filipino Week celebration.

In accordance with Proclamation No. 470, "Elderly Filipino Week" is celebrated every October in order to acknowledge the significant contributions of Filipino senior citizens throughout the years, and provide assistance to meet their needs.
In commemoration of this yearly event, the city government of Valenzuela awarded financial grants amounting to P50,000 to 12 centenarians who were duly acknowledged by the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA).
According to the Valenzuela Public Information Office (PIO), the centenarians were entitled to receive the incentives once annually, in accordance with City Ordinance No. 300, issued in 2016.
They also stated that this ordinance was later amended by Ordinance No. 652 in 2020, which increased the cash incentive from P20,000 to P50,000 due to economic considerations.

The 12 centenarian residents of Valenzuela City came from various barangays, including Bagbaguin, Canumay West, Coloong, Karuhatan, Malinta, Mapulang Lupa, Ugong, and Wawang Pulo.
The PIO said that these centenarians are aged 100 to 103 years old.
In addition to the financial grants given by the city government, the centenarians are given all the necessary benefits to address their needs and ensure their overall well-being.
“Treading toward the future, the city continuously upholds the importance of honoring the valuable contributions and legacy of the Pamilyang Valenzuelano elderly, who played a vital role in shaping our community today,” PIO said.