Implementation Rules of Centenarians Act 2016

"Centenarian": Filipino reaching 100 years or older, residing locally or abroad.
"Letter of Felicitation": Presidential congratulatory letter for centenarians.
"Plaque of Recognition": Award by city/municipality to living centenarians.
"Posthumous Plaque of Recognition": Award for deceased centenarians given to nearest surviving relatives by DSWD.
"Centenarian Gift": ₱100,000 cash benefit from national government via DSWD.
"Cash Incentive": Additional local government cash benefit, variable per LGU ordinance.
"National Respect for Centenarians Day": Celebrated first Sunday of October during Elderly Filipino Week.
"Nearest Surviving Relative": Closest blood or affinity relative of deceased centenarian.
Identification Document: Proof of centenarian status for awards.
"C/MSWDO": City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office managing social programs for elderly.
"OSCA": Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, assists in senior citizen-related laws implementation.
"CSOs": Civil Society Organizations encompassing NGOs and People’s Organizations.

The first Sunday of October is officially designated as National Respect for Centenarians Day.
Part of the Elderly Filipino Week (October 1-7).
It serves as the national event day to honor centenarians with awards and incentives.

All Filipinos aged 100 or more, living in the Philippines or abroad, are covered.

Living centenarians receive a Presidential Letter of Felicitation.
They are granted a cash gift of ₱100,000 from funds allocated through the DSWD.
Deceased centenarians receive a posthumous plaque awarded to the nearest surviving relative from the DSWD.

Centenarians receive a Plaque of Recognition from their city or municipality.
A cash incentive amount determined by the LGU is also granted. Previous similar ordinances may be considered.
The DILG will issue directives within 60 days to ensure LGU compliance with these provisions.

Proof of age through birth certificate or Philippine passport is required.
In absence of primary IDs, senior citizen ID or government-issued IDs showing Filipino citizenship and year of birth may suffice.
Secondary documents (e.g., marriage certificate, affidavits by knowledgeable persons, school or church records) may be accepted if primary IDs are unavailable.
False certifications are punishable under existing laws.
Overseas centenarians may use valid foreign-recognized IDs verified by Philippine embassies or consulates. CFO and DFA will provide further guidelines within 60 days.

The DSWD will develop supplemental guidelines for verification and implementation within 60 days from the IRR’s effectivity.

Initial funding will come from existing DSWD funds.
Future appropriations to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).

All inconsistent laws, decrees, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
Unconstitutional or invalid provisions will be severed without affecting the remainder of rules.
The IRR take effect 15 days after publication in national newspapers, the Official Gazette, and filing with the National Register, UP Law Center.

Signed by Secretaries of DSWD, DOH, DILG, and Officer-in-Charge of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.
Consulted and witnessed by representatives from senior citizen organizations and related coalitions.