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Monday, Mar 02, 2026
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Philippines Promotes Digital Literacy Among Senior Citizens
Government initiatives aim to enhance technology skills and combat online fraud among the elderly.
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) in the Philippines is advocating for digital literacy training for older adults to help them keep pace with rapid technological advancements and to mitigate the risks of online scams.
In a statement during the event 'Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon,' NCSC Commissioner Dr. Mary Jean Loreche announced collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to implement various programs aimed at the country's senior population.
Commissioner Loreche highlighted that there are currently 9.5 million senior citizens registered in the DICT database, while the NCSC estimates a total of approximately 12 million seniors based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The partnership between DICT and NCSC aims to amalgamate these figures to develop a comprehensive registry of all senior citizens in the Philippines.
This registry is intended to streamline the implementation of health-related programs catering specifically to the elderly.
According to Loreche, this initiative is particularly significant for identifying the primary needs of senior citizens, especially concerning healthcare, medications, and other maintenance requirements.
In a statement during the event 'Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon,' NCSC Commissioner Dr. Mary Jean Loreche announced collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to implement various programs aimed at the country's senior population.
Commissioner Loreche highlighted that there are currently 9.5 million senior citizens registered in the DICT database, while the NCSC estimates a total of approximately 12 million seniors based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The partnership between DICT and NCSC aims to amalgamate these figures to develop a comprehensive registry of all senior citizens in the Philippines.
This registry is intended to streamline the implementation of health-related programs catering specifically to the elderly.
According to Loreche, this initiative is particularly significant for identifying the primary needs of senior citizens, especially concerning healthcare, medications, and other maintenance requirements.
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