A total of 1,394 senior citizens in Pampanga received cash incentives during a distribution program held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, recognizing their longevity and contributions to the community.

Leading the beneficiaries was 100-year-old Lola Lucia Arcilla, who received a ₱100,000 cash gift from the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) Region 3 in coordination with the Provincial Government of Pampanga.

Arcilla was among three centenarians awarded ₱100,000 each. Meanwhile, 1,391 senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 received ₱10,000 each, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 1,394.

The distribution was supervised by NCSC Regional Director Emmanuel E. Daez, CESO IV, and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Fe Manalang on behalf of Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, ensuring the orderly release of the financial assistance.

The program forms part of the first-quarter implementation of Republic Act No. 11982, also known as the Expanded Centenarian Act, which provides cash incentives to senior citizens before they reach 100 years old. Under the law, seniors aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 may apply four to six months before their milestone birthdays to receive ₱10,000, while centenarians continue to receive ₱100,000.

In addition to the national incentive, senior citizens aged 95 and above also receive a ₱100,000 cash reward from Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda through Provincial Ordinance No. 679.

To make services more accessible, the NCSC office has been relocated within the Pampanga Capitol to streamline the submission of requirements and make it more convenient for senior citizens across the province.

Aside from the cash incentives, beneficiaries also received food packs from the provincial government.

Senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100 are encouraged to visit the NCSC office at the Pampanga Capitol to apply for their cash assistance.