CITY GOVERNMENT OF TABACO

Llorente St., Quinale-Cabasan, Tabaco City, Albay

For detailed information on the services, procedures, and service standards of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), please refer to the official Citizens’ Charter below.

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Public Service · Elderly Welfare

Office of Senior Citizens Affairs

Honoring the contributions of senior citizens and promoting their dignity, well-being, active participation, and access to essential government programs and services.

Serving and Empowering Senior Citizens

The Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) works to uphold the welfare and rights of senior citizens by supporting access to benefits and services, encouraging continued community involvement, and helping create an environment where older persons can live with dignity, independence, and a better quality of life.

Our Vision

Recognizing the significant contributions of senior citizens to nation-building during their prime years, and their continued sharing of efforts, wisdom, and God-given talents with the community, OSCA envisions a physical and social environment that responds to their needs in human development and service delivery, enabling them to remain productive, active, and responsive members of society.

Our Mission

To deliver national and local benefits and services due to senior citizens, promote their mental, physical, and social development, and implement and monitor work programs in pursuit of the objectives of Republic Act No. 9994, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.

Republic Act No. 9994

Our Objectives

To effectively implement government agency programs, projects, services, and other initiatives aimed at empowering senior citizens and improving their quality of life and overall well-being. OSCA seeks to help ensure that older persons can access appropriate benefits, participate meaningfully in the community, and receive support for their social, physical, and personal development.

A Commitment to Dignity and Active Aging

Senior citizens have helped shape our communities and continue to contribute their knowledge, experience, and values. Through accessible services and responsive programs, OSCA supports their right to live with dignity and remain valued members of the community.

Tabaco City Government

OSCA Citizen's Charter

Office of Senior Citizens Affairs

The Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) provides frontline services to support the welfare and needs of senior citizens. This Citizen's Charter outlines the services offered, required documents, application procedures, applicable fees, processing times, and responsible personnel.

Frontline Services

01

Issuance of Senior Citizens ID

02

Medicine / Grocery Booklet

03

Burial Cash Assistance

04

Longevity Cash Gift

05

Social Pension

06

Octogenarian Assistance

07

Nonagenarian Assistance

08

Centenarian Assistance

09

Diamond Wedding Assistance

01. Issuance of Senior Citizens ID

Requirements and procedure for applying for a Senior Citizens ID.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G — verify against the official charter
Who May Avail Eligible senior citizens

Checklist of Requirements

Required Documents

  • Proof of age, such as a Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Voter's ID or certification, Postal ID, Driver's License, or another government-issued document indicating the date of birth.
  • Residence Certificate.
  • Duly accomplished application form.
  • Two (2) pieces of 1 × 1-inch ID picture.

Where to Secure

Application Procedure

The table below summarizes the client steps and corresponding office actions. Swipe horizontally on smaller screens to view all columns.

Step Client's Steps Office Actions Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Submit the required documents and complete the application form. Check the submitted requirements and application form. No fees 3–5 minutes, as stated in the supplied source. Confirm the total time. Agnes Bragais
Irma Belir
Jean Miraflores
2 Wait while the application is processed. Encode the applicant's details and print the Senior Citizens ID.
3 Wait for the ID to be reviewed and approved. The OSCA Head reviews and signs the ID.

02. Issuance of Medicine / Grocery Booklet for Senior Citizens

Procedure for requesting a medicine or grocery booklet.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G — verify against the official charter
Who May Avail Senior citizens

Checklist of Requirements

Required Document

  • Valid OSCA Senior Citizens ID.

Where to Secure

Application Procedure

Step Client's Steps Office Actions Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Request a medicine/grocery booklet and present the OSCA Senior Citizens ID. Receive the request and process the booklet. No fees 2–3 minutes, as stated in the supplied source. Marcial Brizuela

03. Burial Cash Assistance for Senior Citizens

Requirements for claiming burial cash assistance.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G — verify against the official charter
Who May Avail Eligible claimant for a deceased senior citizen, subject to OSCA requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

Required Documents

  • Death Certificate — four (4) copies.
  • Barangay Certificate of Residency of the claimant — four (4) copies.
  • Certification from the BASCA President.
  • Senior Citizens ID, front and back photocopy — four (4) copies.
  • Claimant's ID, front and back photocopy — four (4) copies.

Where to Secure

Application Procedure

Step Client's Steps Office Actions Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Prepare and submit the required documents to the OSCA Office. Receive and check the submitted documents. No fees, as stated in the supplied source. N/A in the supplied source. Agnes Bragais; Irma Belir — confirm their specific assignments with OSCA.
2 Provide any additional information or documents requested by OSCA. Further processing steps and approval procedure need confirmation from the official charter. — To be confirmed To be confirmed

04. Longevity Cash Gift for Senior Citizens

Information and procedure for eligible senior citizens applying for a longevity cash gift.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G — verify against the official charter
Who May Avail Eligible senior citizens who meet the applicable requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

Required Document

  • Senior Citizens ID.

Where to Secure

Application Procedure

Step Client's Steps Office Actions Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 The client must be a registered senior citizen and a member of the Barangay Senior Citizens Association (BASCA) in their respective barangay. OSCA verifies the client's senior citizen status and BASCA membership, subject to the office's official requirements. No fees N/A, as stated in the supplied source. Richard Sales
Christian Buela
Aileen Santiago

Agnes Bragais
Irma Belir
Confirm individual assignments with OSCA.
2 Wait for information regarding the availability and release of the longevity cash gift. OSCA advises the client to wait while the monthly longevity cash gift payroll and other required documents are prepared and processed.

05. Social Pension for Senior Citizens

Initial assessment and application procedure for social pension applicants.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G — verify against the official charter
Who May Avail Senior citizens who meet the applicable social pension eligibility requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

Required Document

  • Photocopy of the Senior Citizens ID bearing the holder's signature.

Where to Secure

Application Procedure

Step Client's Steps Office Actions Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Submit a photocopy of the Senior Citizens ID and participate in the interview for social pension application. OSCA personnel interview the applicant and gather the information needed for the application. No fees N/A, as stated in the supplied source. OSCA Office Personnel
2 Wait for advice regarding the outcome of the initial assessment. Inform the applicant whether they qualify for consideration as a social pensioner, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and assessment.

06. Octogenarian Assistance

Assistance for qualified Tabaco City senior citizens reaching 80 or 85 years of age.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction To be confirmed by OSCA
Who May Avail Tabaco City senior citizens who reach 80 or 85 years of age, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

  1. Photocopy of the claimant's Senior Citizen ID.
  2. Photocopy of the PSA-issued Birth Certificate. If unavailable, a Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) may be submitted.
  3. Photocopy of any valid government-issued ID, such as PRC, LTO, GSIS, SSS, COMELEC Voter's ID, or Philippine Passport.
  4. Barangay Certificate of Residency.

Where to Secure the Requirements

Requirement Where to Secure
Senior Citizen ID OSCA or the office that issued the ID
Birth Certificate Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
Government-issued ID Appropriate issuing government agency
Barangay Certificate of Residency Barangay where the claimant resides

Service Procedure

Step Client's Action Office Action Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Prepare and submit the required documents to OSCA. Receive and check the submitted documents for completeness and eligibility. No Fees N/A Teresa Celeste and Irma Belir

07. Nonagenarian Assistance

Assistance for qualified Tabaco City senior citizens reaching 90 or 95 years of age.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G (as provided; please confirm with OSCA)
Who May Avail Tabaco City senior citizens who reach 90 or 95 years of age, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

  1. Photocopy of the claimant's Senior Citizen ID.
  2. Photocopy of the PSA-issued Birth Certificate. If unavailable, a Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) may be submitted.
  3. Photocopy of any valid government-issued ID, such as PRC, LTO, GSIS, SSS, COMELEC Voter's ID, or Philippine Passport.

Where to Secure the Requirements

Requirement Where to Secure
Senior Citizen ID OSCA or the office that issued the ID
Birth Certificate Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
Government-issued ID Appropriate issuing government agency

Service Procedure

Step Client's Action Office Action Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Prepare and submit the required documents to OSCA. Receive and check the submitted documents for completeness and eligibility. No Fees N/A Teresa Celeste and Irma Belir

08. Centenarian Assistance

Assistance for qualified Tabaco City senior citizens who reach 100 years of age.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G (as provided; confirm with OSCA)
Who May Avail Tabaco City senior citizens who reach 100 years of age, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

  1. Photocopy of the claimant's Senior Citizen ID.
  2. Photocopy of the PSA-issued Birth Certificate. If unavailable, a Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) may be submitted.
  3. Photocopy of any valid government-issued ID, such as PRC, LTO, GSIS, SSS, COMELEC Voter's ID, or Philippine Passport.
  4. Barangay Certificate of Residency.

Where to Secure the Requirements

Requirement Where to Secure
Senior Citizen ID OSCA or the office that issued the ID
Birth Certificate Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
Government-issued ID Appropriate issuing government agency
Barangay Certificate of Residency Barangay where the claimant resides

Service Procedure

Step Client's Action Office Action Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Prepare and submit the required documents to OSCA. Receive and check the submitted documents for completeness and eligibility. No Fees N/A Teresa Celeste and Irma Belir

09. Diamond Wedding Assistance

Assistance for eligible couples celebrating 50 years of legal marriage.

Office or Division Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Classification Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction G2G (as provided; confirm with OSCA)
Who May Avail Couples who have been legally married for fifty (50) years, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Checklist of Requirements

  1. PSA copy of the Marriage Certificate.
  2. Barangay Certificate of Residency for both spouses.
  3. One valid government-issued identification card for each spouse.
  4. Recent full-body photograph of the couple together.
  5. Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking stating that there are no pending annulment or legal separation cases filed by the spouses, as required by the office.

Where to Secure the Requirements

Requirement Where to Secure
Marriage Certificate Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Barangay Certificates of Residency Barangay where each spouse resides
Government-issued IDs Appropriate issuing government agencies
Couple's Photograph To be provided by the applicants
Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking Prepared by the applicants and notarized by a notary public

Service Procedure

Step Client's Action Office Action Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1 Prepare and submit the required documents to OSCA. Receive and check the submitted documents for completeness and eligibility. No Fees N/A Richard Sales, Christian Buela, and Aileen Santiago

Noted by: Jean Miraflores, OSCA Head

OSCA Activities for October 2026

Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) — Tabaco City

Date Activity
October 1 Holy Mass for Filipino Elderly Week
October 2–5 Social Pension Payout (National)
October 7 Elderly Week Celebration
October 15 Social Pension Payout (LGU)
October 21 Octogenarian and Nonagenarian Payout (NCSC)

Updated OSCA Office Contact

For inquiries regarding senior citizen services, benefits, and office activities, you may contact OSCA through its updated office email address.

oscatabacocity@gmail.com