Expanded Centenarians Act Cash Gift — How Senior Citizens Can Claim the ₱10,000 Digitally
EXPANDED CENTENARIANS ACT 2026 – Senior citizens turning 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 years old can now receive their cash gift through bank accounts, e-wallets and remittance centers instead of lining up at distribution sites, as the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) shifts to digital payouts.
Camarines Sur 5th District Rep. Migz Villafuerte welcomed the new system, saying elderly Filipinos “should not have to spend an entire day traveling and lining up just to receive the cash gifts due them,” Journal News Online reported on November 3. Villafuerte is a co-author of Republic Act No. 11982, or the Expanded Centenarians Act of 2024.
How Much Is the Cash Gift?
Under RA 11982, all Filipinos, whether living in the Philippines or abroad, are entitled to the following once they reach these milestone ages, based on the NCSC’s Expanded Centenarians Act page:
- 80 years old – ₱10,000
- 85 years old – ₱10,000
- 90 years old – ₱10,000
- 95 years old – ₱10,000
- 100 years old – ₱100,000 plus a letter of felicitation from the President
Where You Can Receive the Cash Gift
The digital payout was formalized through a supplemental memorandum of agreement signed by the NCSC and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) on July 1, 2026, according to an NCSC announcement. Grantees who already have a LANDBANK account may have the cash gift credited directly to it, while those without one can open an account through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App or at any LANDBANK branch.
Based on the Journal News Online report, beneficiaries may choose any of these payment channels in the updated claim form, subject to requirements:
- LANDBANK PISO or savings account
- Other nominated bank accounts
- Verified GCash, Maya or MariBank accounts
- Remittance centers such as Palawan Pawnshop, Western Union and MLhuillier
Requirements
The NCSC checklist asks applicants to prepare the following:
- Accomplished Grantee Claim Form (downloadable from the NCSC website or available at the OSCA, LSWDO or barangay)
- Original or certified true copy of the PSA birth certificate, or a photocopy of the National ID (original must be presented)
- If there is no primary ID, two secondary IDs marked “Verified from the Original Document” and signed by LGU or NCSC regional office staff
- Full-body photo of the applicant printed on A4 bond paper or photo paper
- For bank payouts, a bank-verified deposit slip; for GCash, a printed screenshot of the verified profile information
How To Claim — Step-by-Step
- Fill out the Grantee Claim Form and attach the required documents.
- Choose your preferred payout channel on the form.
- Submit the form and documents to the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) or the Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) for initial assessment and endorsement to the NCSC regional office.
- Wait for the notice from the NCSC regional office and OSCA on the result and the release of the cash gift.
For bedridden grantees or those undergoing treatment, an authorized representative may file using a valid ID, the grantee’s OSCA ID, an authorization letter, and a medical certificate or barangay certificate, among other documents listed by the NCSC.
How Many Have Received It So Far?
As of October 13, 2026, the NCSC has released ₱2,235,560,000 to 210,956 grantees. Of these, 111,962 are 80 years old, 63,020 are 85, 27,296 are 90, 7,278 are 95 and 1,400 are centenarians. The agency earlier said it targets to distribute more than ₱3 billion to around 299,000 grantees this year.
Villafuerte also noted the NCSC’s partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for a digital senior citizen ID through the eGovPH app, which eligible seniors can use as proof of identity when accessing government services.
Do you have a family member turning 80 or older this year? You may also check the UPLIFT cash aid payout schedule for November 2026.
