GENERAL LUNA, SIARGAO — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of General Luna, through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), provided annual financial assistance to qualified senior citizens aged 80 and above during a payout held on August 19, 2026, at the Cabuntog Hall and Museum Center. Beneficiaries who celebrated their birthdays from April to June received PHP5,000.00 each as part of the additional benefits extended by the Municipal Government. Municipal officials also attended the activity, underscoring the LGU's continued commitment to supporting and recognizing the welfare and contributions of senior citizens.
Strengthening Support for Senior Citizens
The financial assistance is being provided under Municipal Ordinance No. 0102-26, or the “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Municipal Social Pension for Senior Citizens and Providing Additional Benefits to Octogenarians, Nonagenarians, Centenarians, and Ultra Centenarians, and Providing Funds Therefor.” The initiative is part of the LGU's flagship Serbisyong Tama Program, which seeks to deliver responsive, inclusive, and meaningful services to residents, particularly those belonging to sectors that require greater assistance and support.
Recognizing the Elderly's Valuable Contributions
The program reflects General Luna's continuing efforts to honor its senior citizens and acknowledge their important contributions to the community. By providing financial assistance and additional benefits, the Municipal Government seeks to ensure that elderly residents receive the care, respect, and support they deserve during their later years. Senior citizens remain an important part of General Luna's history and community life, and initiatives such as this reaffirm the LGU's commitment to protecting their welfare and recognizing their lasting contributions to the municipality.
