The enforcement of expanded senior citizen services and well-being of aged population in Panabo City, Philippines
Gemmar Estrada, Alfie Mark Fernandez, Mark Dorelle Rubiano, Jiffert John Malasarte, John Paul Vallecera, Jhon Bryan L. Tuba & Rommel Erwin Anca
Abstract
This study examined the enforcement of expanded senior citizen services and the well-being of the aged population. A quantitative research design was employed to describe the profile of the respondents, determine the extent of implementation of the benefits and privileges granted, and assess the well-being of the elderly. The respondents were from Barangay Southern Davao, Panabo City, in the Philippines. The study utilized a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data revealed that the Expanded Senior Citizen Act was moderately implemented, as reflected in most of the parameters assessed, including discounts on transportation fares, goods and groceries, monthly social pensions, and professional fees of doctors. Meanwhile, the mean responses regarding the well-being of the aged population were verbally described as “oftentimes felt.” Statistical analysis showed that the extent of implementation of the benefits and privileges granted did not vary significantly by sex. Based on these findings, it is recommended that a more comprehensive study be conducted involving a larger number of respondents, including relatives or primary caregivers. Additionally, a more systematic and robust assessment is suggested to effectively monitor the implementation of these programs.
Keywords
implementation of social programs, senior citizen services, well-being of the elderly, expanded senior citizens act, ageing population
Author information & Contribution
Gemmar Estrada. Bachelor of Science in Criminology Student. ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
Alfie Mark Fernandez. Bachelor of Science in Criminology Student. ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
Mark Dorelle Rubiano. Bachelor of Science in Criminology Student. ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
Jiffert John Malasarte. Bachelor of Science in Criminology Student. ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
John Paul Vallecera. Bachelor of Science in Criminology Student. ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
Jhon Bryan L. Tuba. Faculty, Institute of Criminal Justice Education, ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
Rommel Erwin Anca . Corresponding author. Doctor of Education. Faculty, Institute of Criminal Justice Education, ACES Polytechnic College, Inc.
"Author 1 and Author 2 conceptualized the research title. Author 3 and 5 look for the literature and Author 1, 2, and 4 gathered, analyzed and interpreted the data. Author 6 and 7 crafted, drafted and revised the manuscript. All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript."
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*This paper is presented at the 2nd Panuhid Multidisciplinary Research Congress
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Estrada, G., Fernandez, A.M., Rubiano, M.D., Malasarte, J.J., Vallecera, J.P., Anca, R.E., & Tuba, J.L. (2025). The enforcement of expanded senior citizen services and well-being of aged population in Panabo City, Philippines. The Research Probe, 5(1), 35-51. https://doi.org/10.53378/trp.173
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