At least 107 senior citizens aged 90 to 99 in Surigao City received Nonagenarian Cash Incentives from Surigao del Norte’s provincial government during a distribution event on Friday.

The activity, held at the City Cultural Center, was led by Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers and Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II.

Each beneficiary received PHP25,000, amounting to PHP2,675,000 in distributed cash incentives.

“Reaching such ages is already a blessing,” Barbers said in a statement after the event. He emphasized that the incentives aim to help senior citizens with their medical and nutritional needs.

“The provincial government is committed to addressing the needs of vulnerable sectors, especially the elderly,” he added.

Clarita, who accompanied her 92-year-old grandmother to the event, was thankful for the assistance.

“At her age, my grandmother requires help with walking and regular medication. This cash assistance is a huge help,” she said in a phone interview.

Surigao City Mayor Dumlao also extended his gratitude to the provincial government for its continuous support of senior citizens in the city and the province. (PNA)