Manila, Oct. 1 -- The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) on Wednesday led the launch of the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week with the rolling out of simultaneous activities and service caravans across the country to honor the contributions of senior citizens.

NCSC spokesperson Loraine Cerillo Valdevieso said the annual celebration is mandated under Proclamation No. 470 signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos to recognize the role of the elderly in nation-building.

"Nag-umpisa po maagang-maaga, mayroon tayong mga misa sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa at sinundan ng walk for life at mga caravan of services kasama ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), PhilHealth at Philippine Statistics Authority para makapagbigay n...