The plaque awarded by the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) also claimed that Susano, born on Sept. 11, 1897, is also the oldest person in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has, however, added a never before seen dimension in how the national government should treat senior citizens. In August, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern over the “unacceptable” low number of vaccinated senior citizens in the Philippines. UN cited “distressing reports” detailing instances of neglect “or mistreatment” of senior citizens. To address and prevent these among Filipino senior citizens, the NCSC launched a week-long social media campaign dubbed as “Todo Pito” Campaign.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 05, 2021 10:05 UTC