LEYTE, LEYTE — Honoring the lifetime contributions and enduring wisdom of its elderly constituents, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Leyte, Leyte, conducted a distribution of cash gifts to qualified Octogenarian, Nonagenarian, and Centenarian residents on November 5, 2026.
The distribution drive highlights the local administration's commitment to prioritizing senior citizen welfare and ensuring that senior residents reaching milestone ages are recognized for their roles in family and community building.
Honoring Milestone Ages Across The Municipality
The municipality's initiative aligns with national and local social welfare programs—including the Expanded Centenarians Act (Republic Act No. 11982)—which broadens cash incentives and benefits to senior citizens upon reaching the milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100.
Under the municipal cash grant rollout, qualified elderly beneficiaries across various barangays received their cash incentives alongside official recognition from local social welfare officers and municipal officials.
Upholding Senior Dignity And Social Protection
Municipal social welfare representatives emphasized that the cash distribution serves not only as financial assistance for medical and daily living needs but also as a symbolic token of gratitude from the municipality.
"This initiative underscores the government's commitment to honoring senior citizens who have reached the remarkable milestones of 80, 90, and 100 years of age and beyond," the local government unit shared in an official statement. "It serves as a meaningful gesture of appreciation for their years of dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to their families and the community."
The LGU of Leyte, Leyte, plans to continue working alongside the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to maintain an updated registry of senior citizens, ensuring timely payouts for upcoming milestone celebrants across the town.
