RA11350: AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS, PROVIDING FOR ITS FUNCTIONS, ABOLISHING THE NATIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL AND MONITORING BOARD, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Republic Act (RA) 11350, enacted on July 25, 2019, creates the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to promote and protect the rights and well-being of senior citizens in the Philippines. The NCSC is an independent body under the Office of the President.
What is RA 11350?
RA 11350 establishes the NCSC, a dedicated body focused on addressing the needs and concerns of senior citizens. This ensures that senior citizens have a strong advocate within the government to promote their rights and welfare.
Other Key Provisions:
Composition: The NCSC is composed of a Chairperson and six Commissioners, representing different regions of the Philippines.
Functions: The NCSC formulates policies, conducts research, and implements programs to improve the quality of life of senior citizens.
Transfer of Functions: The NCSC assumes the functions previously performed by the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
Collaboration: The NCSC collaborates with various government agencies and non-government organizations to effectively serve the needs of senior citizens.