MANILA, June 18 -- The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is accelerating efforts to empower older Filipinos through partnerships that promote livelihood, reskilling, and economic inclusion.

Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon program Wednesday, NCSC officer-in-charge Mary Jean Loreche said the commission is working closely with the Department of Tourism, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and private group SM Cares to provide work and entrepreneurial opportunities to senior citizens across the country.

"Ang sabi ng Pangulo natin, ang mga nakatatanda, bilang haligi ng ating bayan, should continue to be productive at sila dapat ay kasama rin sa ating economic revolution (Our President says senior citizen...