Agan Centro Senior Citizens Asst., Chapter 4-B, Barangay Lagao, GSC

FROM DSWD!

Sino ang Maaaring Makatanggap ng Social Pension Mula sa DSWD?

Ang Social Pension Program ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ay nagbibigay ng tulong-pinansyal sa mga indigent senior citizens para makatulong sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin tulad ng pambili ng pagkain, gamot at iba pang pangunahing pangangailangan.

Alamin ang mga kwalipikasyon, benepisyo at iba pang mahalagang detalye sa ibaba.

December 7, 2025 Christmas Party Celebration of Senior Citizens 4-B Agan Centro, Lagao, General Santos City with special Guests, Barangay Chairman, Jaime Tatad of Brgy. Lagao, General Santos City, and Former Barangay Lagao Councilor Edgardo Sunga with Mr. Mario Perez, Federation President of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines of Barangay Lagao, GSC togeher with the Barangay Lagao Senior Citizens Focal Person and Staff.

𝗡𝗖𝗦𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗮. 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘇 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢

The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) officially welcomes Atty. Ma. Merceditas Navarro Gutierrez as its new Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer.

Appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Atty. Gutierrez is the third Chairperson and CEO of the Commission since its establishment in 2019. She is expected to serve the Commission until 17 September 2031.

Born in Samal, Bataan, Atty. Gutierrez began her government career in 1974 as a Presidential Legal Officer. She held several key positions for more than two decades in the Department of Justice (DOJ) and later served as Secretary under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's term.

Atty. Gutierrez was appointed Anti-Corruption Czar in 2004 and has received several awards, including the Dangal ng Samal Award, the Woman of Distinction Award from the Venture Club of the Americas and Soroptimist International, and recognition as one of the Outstanding Public Officials by the Consumers Union of the Philippines. She was also recognized as one of Asia's Influential Leaders in 2024.

She made history in 2005 as the first female Ombudsman of the Republic of the Philippines and later served as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in 2023.

Throughout her distinguished career, Atty. Gutierrez has championed causes related to human rights, women's and children’s protection, indigenous peoples, and anti-trafficking. She has also represented the country in numerous local and international forums focused on justice and human rights.

With a deep commitment to public service and a strong track record in governance, Atty. Gutierrez is poised to lead the Commission with integrity, grace, and competence.