20-05-2025
PSA warns vs. fake news that it grants ayuda to senior citizens
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional Statistical Services Office on Tuesday warned the public against fake news spreading online about ayuda or cash assistance given by the agency to senior citizens with a National ID.
In a statement on Tuesday, the PSA clarified that it is not granting ayuda or cash assistance to senior citizens.
'The PSA emphasizes that any ayuda or cash assistance for the Senior Citizens are not granted by PSA. Thus, the registration on National ID may be a requirement of the concerned agency for their beneficiaries' specially senior citizens,' PSA said Tuesday in a statement.
'In various transactions, the National ID is accepted as valid proof of identity. It is also used in applying for government benefits, such benefits are granted based on the rules and regulations of the concerned agency,' it added.
PSA also urged the public to follow and visit its website or Facebook page or the PhilSys site to acquire legitimate information. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News
