Malacañang orders transfer of senior citizens body to DSWD

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has transferred the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), citing the need to strengthen policies and programs for the elderly.

Under Executive Order 96 dated September 18, 2025, Marcos ordered the transfer from the Office of the President (OP), given the need for stronger coordination between the two government agencies.

“[P]ursuant to the Administration’s Eight-Point Socioeconomic Agenda, which includes improving bureaucratic efficiency, a strong organizational link between the NCSC and DSWD must be established to further strengthen policies and programs for senior citizens, with the goal of enhancing delivery of social services and promoting the overall well-being and protection of the elderly,” the EO read.

The NCSC is mandated to promote the advocacy of and collaboration between different stakeholders and senior citizens to ensure the effective implementation of programs and services, particularly on the development of senior citizens and advancing their health and well-being.

The EO also provides for the implementation, distribution, and management of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) to be under the DSWD.

“For this purpose, the DSWD may seek the assistance of the NCSC to ensure the successful implementation of the said Program,” the EO read. —LDF, GMA Integrated News