The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) is a dedicated city government unit committed to protecting the rights, promoting the welfare, and enhancing the quality of life of elderly residents across Naga City. Operating in alignment with national senior citizen welfare laws, OSCA serves as the primary hub for civic services, social protection, and community integration for the city’s senior population.
Key Mandates & Services
- OSCA ID & Booklet Issuance: Manages the registration, processing, and distribution of official Senior Citizen Identification Cards and purchase booklets, enabling access to statutory discounts on medicines, healthcare services, transportation, basic commodities, and public amenities.
- Social Protection & Benefits: Coordinates the distribution of social pensions, local financial assistance, and special milestone incentives (such as centenarian and senior grants) in partnership with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).
- Health & Wellness Initiatives: Facilitates targeted healthcare assistance, medical missions, free health screenings, and physical wellness activities tailored for older adults.
- Community Engagement & Advocacy: Organizes annual celebrations, conducts capacity-building workshops, and supports barangay-level senior citizen associations to ensure active civic participation and social connection.
