Manila, May 6 -- The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and empowering Filipino elderly through a wide array of health, economic and digital inclusion programs, while preparing them for participation in the May 12 midterm elections.

Speaking in a televised segment of Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, NCSC Officer-in-Charge and Commission Member IV Dr. Mary Jean Loreche emphasized the agency's holistic approach to eldercare, ranging from health initiatives and community-based support to digital literacy and livelihood training.

"Ang mandato ng komisyon (The mandate of the Commission) is really to make sure and ensure the welfare and rights, the benefits of the seniors are well protected... we wan...