THE Local City Government of Taguig gave three centenarians P100,000 who reached 100 years old.
“In Taguig City, every centenarian receives an annual birthday cash gift of P100,000 from the local government–a benefit that continues every year for the rest of their lives,” Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano said in a message.
Cayetano visited and personally handed the checks to Lola Patria Entrada,102, from West Rembo; Lola Carmen Borja, from Barangay Ususan, and Lola Severa Decasa, from Barangay Rizal.
This PHP100,000 cash gift to Taguig seniors reaching the ripe age of 100 was made possible under City Ordinance No. 25 of 2017.
This bonus, Cayetano said, is entirely funded by the local government unit and is in addition to the national benefit provided under the “Centenarians Act of 2016.”
Courtesy Taguig LGU
Apart from the P100,000 birthday cash gift Taguig gives to its centenarians, Taguigueño senior citizens receive yearly birthday cash gifts ranging from P3,000 to P10,000 depending on their age bracket.
“Kalakip ng ating hangarin na maging isang ganap na Transformative, Lively, and Caring City ay ang kagustuhan nating maipadama ang tunay na TLC sa ating mga senior citizens dito sa Taguig,” Cayetano said.
Aside from this, other programs such as free health services including regular medical check-ups, and wellness programs tailored specifically for seniors.
Taguig City has also established the Taguig Center for the Elderly, the first-ever wellness hub for senior citizens in the country.
Courtesy Taguig LGU
The five-storey building in Barangay North Signal offers rest and relaxation to all seniors in Taguig.
It features free amenities like a therapy pool, sauna, massage room, gym/yoga/ballroom area, cinema, rooftop garden, clinic and multipurpose hall/recreational area.
Senior citizens in Taguig City benefit from various free services designed to enhance their quality of life.
The city provides essential mobility aids such as wheelchairs, canes, and other assistive devices.
They also have access to free physical therapy and nursing care delivered directly to their homes, along with free maintenance medications for diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
