Senior citizens from Burgos, Ilocos Norte claim their social pension on Thursday (May 7, 2026). Each recipient received PHP3,000 to cover the first quarter of the year, providing essential support for their daily and medical requirements. (Contributed photo)
LAOAG CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Norte have adopted the transfer of fund (ToF) scheme to facilitate direct social pension payouts to elderly residents, ?????-Ilocos Region (DSWD-1) said in a news release Friday.
The DSWD releases funds to LGUs under the ToF system.
“Under the DSWD’s fund transfer scheme, LGUs have been steadfast partners in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of social pension services to indigent senior citizens,” the agency said.
To streamline the process, the DSWD and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) are conducting off-site National Identification registrations at payout locations.
PSA personnel also perform house-to-house registrations for beneficiaries with limited mobility and who cannot travel to designated sites.
Since April, the National ID has served as the primary proof of identity for the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens.
The system allows the DSWD to update records accurately, flag duplicate entries and ensure that only qualified individuals receive the PHP1,000 monthly stipend intended for daily subsistence and medical needs. (PNA)