BBM signs Expanded Centenarian, Tatak Pinoy laws

Responding to clamor to extend benefits to Filipino octogenarians and nonagenarians, President Marcos signed yesterday a law providing P10,000 cash gift to citizens who reach 80, 85, 90 and 95 years old.

- HELEN FLORES

Marcos said Republic Act 11982 or “An Act Granting benefits to Filipino Octogenarians and Nonagenarians” is a homage and an expression of gratitude to the Filipino elderly.

“To our active 80-somethings and lively 90-somethings, the expanded Centenarians Act confers upon you the thanks of a grateful nation that you have made strong and stable through your labors,” Marcos said in his speech during the ceremonial signing of the law at Malacañang.

RA 11982 amended RA 10868 or the “Centenarians Act of 2016,” which grants P100,000 cash gift to those who reach 100.

“The expansion of the coverage of the Centenarians Act is a homage to the Filipino trait of compassion and in our culture, none are showered with more kind and loving care than our elderly,” the President said.