The DSWD social pension pays ₱1,000 a month to indigent Filipinos aged 60 and over who have no other pension, as at 12 October 2026. Answer three questions to check the basic conditions.
Social Pension Eligibility Check
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Estimated result
₱1,000.00 a month
That is ₱12,000.00 a year, paid by DSWD through your city or municipal social welfare office.
Monthly social pension
₱1,000.00
Yearly total
₱12,000.00
Minimum age
60 years
Assessment result
Meets the basic conditions
Social pension eligibility check
Public Services Desk — Independent research on the Australian Age Pension Prepared 24 October 2026. Rates and thresholds correct as at 12 October 2026.
Your answers
Age
65 years
Indigent senior citizen
Yes
Receiving another pension
No
Estimated result
₱1,000.00 a month
That is ₱12,000.00 a year, paid by DSWD through your city or municipal social welfare office.
Monthly social pension
₱1,000.00
Yearly total
₱12,000.00
Minimum age
60 years
Assessment result
Meets the basic conditions
Assumptions
RA 11916 raised the social pension from ₱500 to ₱1,000 a month.
Payment depends on validation by your local social welfare office and on the available DSWD budget for your area.
You must be listed in the DSWD registry of indigent senior citizens; registration is done at the city or municipal social welfare office.
Figures are the published rates and thresholds of the SSS, GSIS and DSWD, correct as at 12 October 2026. Next review: 1 September 2027.
Disclaimer
This is an estimate only and is general information, not financial or legal advice. It does not take account of every assessment the SSS, GSIS and DSWD may apply to your circumstances. Confirm your actual entitlement with the SSS, GSIS and DSWD — SSS 1455 or GSIS (02) 8847-4747. Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph/retirement-benefit/
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This is an estimate based on the published rules and rates of the SSS, GSIS and DSWD, correct as at 12 October 2026. Confirm your actual entitlement with the SSS, GSIS and DSWD — your circumstances may include assessments this tool does not model.
