Have you reached 100? LT giving cash to centenarians

By Susan C. Aro

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Attention, residents here who reached the age of 100 -- the local government unit here pays tribute to its residents  blessed with long  and healthy life.

Only a few reach the age of 100 years or more, thus the Sangguniang  Bayan saw it fitting to recognize  and reward these  elderly citizens   through  Municipal  Ordinance No. 16-2014 entitled “Tribute to Centenarians of La Trinidad”.

Penned by Councilors Horacio Ramos and Estrella Adeban,  the ordinance  grants  to qualified  centenarians rewards  of  P10,000 one time cash incentive, P5,000 annual medical assistance, and P10,000 funeral benefit, in case of death.

 To qualify, the elderly citizen must be at least 100 years old  prior to the effectivity of the ordinance; bonafide resident of the town for at least 10 years with barangay certificate of confirmation and  a registered voter of the town. 

He or she should present certified true copy of birth certificate/marriage certificate, and valid document attesting the true birth date or age.

The appropriate awards and recognition will be presented during the  Senior Citizens Month celebration every October.