Description
The creation of the Office for the Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA) in Dapitan City paved the way to care for the needs and concerns of people aged 60 years and above. This office was conceived and developed to put in place the provisions of laws pertaining to the protection of the innate rights of the Elderly. Mission
TO STRENGHTEN THE SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF CITIZENS AND
ADVOCATE THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF OLDER PERSONS AND FURTHER HEALTHY AGEING TO THE GRACIOUSLY GROWING OLD. Vision
A FACILITY THAT RECOGNIZES AND HONOR THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF OLDER PERSONS THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF SOCIO-CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER WELFARE PROGRAMS. Legal Bases
Republic Act 7876, Senior Citizens Center Act of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 9994 – Expanded Senior Citizens Act Of 2010: An Act Granting Additional Benefits And Privileges To Senior Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act No. 7432, As Amended, Otherwise Known As “An Act To Maximize The Contribution Of Senior Citizens To Nation Building, Grant Benefits And Special Privileges And For Other Purposes”
DSWD Memorandum Circular No. 04 Series Of 2019 (Amendment: Memorandum Circular No. 16 Series Of 2021) – Omnibus Guidelines In The Implementation Of The Social Pension For Indigent Senior Citizens
To observe and ensure immediate response to the communication, inquiries, and appeals with the respect to the public courtesy from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. To support and expand mechanisms to innovate and enhance our operations, procedures, systems, and workforce to ensure quality service to the satisfaction of our clients. To be committed to serving the public with honor and devotion by crossing the road of excellence with good governance and public service. Our office continues to assist, support, and reinforce the quality service we provide to our citizens and initiate a reliable, efficient, and suitable workforce to comply with the mandate. To adhere to the agency’s core values and uphold the dignity, integrity, coordination, dedication, and proficiency. Our office provides appropriate guidelines and programs to ensure fairness to all senior citizens, especially the underprivileged and deserving seniors.
