HONORING THE BONAFIDE CENTENARIAN BY GRANTING THEM CASH-GIFT-BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 50,000.00) TO EVERY QUALIFIED SENIOR CITIZEN REACHING THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OLD

This ordinance recognizes and honors centenarians in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro by granting them a tax-free cash gift of ₱50,000 upon reaching the age of 100. It affirms the municipality’s commitment to caring for the elderly and acknowledges the achievement of longevity as worthy of respect and recognition. Key provisions: - Eligibility: Must be a natural-born resident of Paluan, alive at the time of reaching 100 years, and holder of a Senior Citizen ID. - Award Committee: Composed of the Municipal Mayor (Chair), MSWDO, Municipal Treasurer, Local Civil Registrar, Punong Barangay, and Senior Citizen Association President. - Documentary Requirements: Baptismal certificate or PSA birth certificate, plus OSCA ID. - Funding: Initial funds sourced from the Aid to Senior Citizens Fund, with inclusion in succeeding annual budgets. - Posthumous Benefit: If a centenarian dies before receiving the award, surviving heirs (spouse and children) will equally share the cash assistance. - Recognition: Centenarians will be honored during Elderly Week celebrations with certificates and cash gifts.