Malacañang has issued Memorandum Circular 34 directing national government agencies and encouraging local government units to support activities and programs for senior citizens during the annual celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week.

“All [national government agencies] and instrumentalities, including GOCCS (government-owned and controlled corporations), GFIS (government financial institutions), and SUCs (state universities and colleges) are hereby directed, and all LGUs are hereby encouraged to extend full support for and cooperation with the NCSC in the conduct of relevant activities and programs for senior citizens during the annual celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week,” the memorandum states.

As part of the celebration, the Regional Social Pension Unit distributed hygiene kits to the Persons Deprived in Liberty senior citizens in Puerto Princesa District Jail and Provincial Jail Management Division.