GERIA PG 1

Question 1

• The original “Plan of Action for Older Persons” was approved in 1999 via Executive Order 266, which adopted the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s 1999–2004 “Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons 1999-2004” (PPAOP) as the country’s blueprint for older persons’ welfare.
• The plan was meant to be a comprehensive, integrated strategy covering multiple dimensions of older persons’ welfare — not just health, but also social security, employment, community participation, housing, and more.
• Over time the plan was updated. The latest version is now the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) 2023-2028.

Answer 1

EO 266 s. 2000

Question 2

• The plan was meant to be a comprehensive, integrated strategy covering multiple dimensions of older persons’ welfare — not just health, but also social security, employment, community participation, housing, and more.

Answer 2

EO 266 s 2000

Question 3

• Over time the plan was updated. The latest version is now the

Answer 3

Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) 2023-2028.

Question 4

• EO 266 PROMOTES

Answer 4

dignity, welfare, and active participation of older persons

Question 5

EO 266 Supports implementation of

Answer 5

RA 7432 (Senior Citizens Act)

Question 6

Priority Areas of PPAOP (5)

Answer 6

Priority Areas of PPAOP
• Health & Nutrition
• Social welfare and protection
• Housing and environment
• Income security & livelihood
• Social participation

Question 7

Multi-Sectoral Implementation of EO 266

Answer 7

• Coordinated by DSWD (lead agency)
• Collaboration with DOH, DA, DepEd/CHED, DOLE, LGUs, NGOs

Question 8

OSCA

Answer 8

Office for Senior Citizen’s Affairs

Question 9

as local implementer of elderly programs
Ensures monitoring of senior programs

Answer 9

OSCA

Question 10

International Alignment
• Consistent with ________
• Aligns with global aging initiatives

Answer 10

UN Principles for Older Persons

Question 11

TIMEFRAME: Covers implementation years

Answer 11

1999–2004

Question 12

It is a five-year roadmap to guide government agencies and stakeholders in promoting the welfare, rights, health, and participation of senior citizens in the Philippines.

Answer 12

PPASC 23-28

Question 13

NCSC

Answer 13

National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC)

Question 14

Launch Date of PPASC

Answer 14

Oct 2, 2023

Question 15

• As of _____, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring partnership with NCSC to implement ____________ tailored to senior citizens, as part of PPASC’s push for productive aging.
• The plan is periodically reviewed by a national advisory body to evaluate outcomes, coordinate objectives, and improve senior-care programs. Other complementary reforms continue e.g. increased social pension allocations for indigent senior citizens under broader social-protection effort

Answer 15

mid-2025

agrilivelihood and urban-farming programs

Question 16

Overall, the vision is to enable seniors to be______ while living in a safe environment free from abuse, poverty, and social exclusion.

Answer 16

“happy, healthy, empowered, and productive”