The Republic Act 10868 otherwise known as the Centenarians Act of 2016 which was signed on 23 June 2016 entitles all Filipinos who reach 100 years old and above, whether living in the Philippines or abroad, a letter of felicitation from the President of the Philippines and a “centenarian gift” worth Php 100,000.
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is the focal agency in charge in coordinating with centenarian applicants based abroad. Completed applications together with the required supporting documents should be submitted by mail through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction in the country/area.
Interested parties and/or applicants may also contact Ms. Patricia Marie M. Salvador of the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO), email address: psalvador@cfo.gov.ph and tel. no. (+632) 552-4760 and fax no. (+632) 561 8327. END
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