Some 130 centenarians in the Central Visayas region will receive a cash gift of Php 100,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development. As stipulated in Republic Act 10868, or the Centenarian Act of 2016, individuals who have reached 100 years of age and above, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad, will continue reading : 130 centenarians in Central Visayas to receive cash gift in 2024

“Pray for longer life.” It is what Lola Constancia, a centenarian from Alcantara, Cebu told everyone who wished to have a longer life just like her in achieving a century age or more. Lola Constancia emphasized that she had no secret on how she reached her age but instead gave tips to pray to God continue reading : Centenarian’s Tip Pray for longer life

As a Department mandated to help the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged individuals and families, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implemented programs, services, and incentives to senior citizens. According to a study, the average life expectancy in the Philippines is around 71 years old, but three women from Tagbilaran City, Bohol, surpassed it. continue reading : A century of reminiscence from women in Tagbilaran City

Reaching a hundred-year-old may be hard to achieve these days, given the kind of lifestyle that this generation is having. But there are still some who made it to the big 100-year-old and beyond. And the question left hanging, is there really a secret to a longer life? A simple answer from Lolo Jose (not continue reading : The secret of Lolo Jose in reaching the big 100