Philippines · Guide
Who can get the ₱1,000 social pension?
The DSWD social pension pays ₱1,000 a month to indigent Filipinos aged 60+ who have no other pension and no regular income or family support, as at 12 October 2026.
Key facts at a glance
- Amount: ₱1,000 a month, ₱12,000 a year.
- Minimum age: 60.
- No SSS, GSIS, AFP or other pension allowed.
- Eligibility is checked through an indigency assessment, not an assets test.
- Register at your city or municipal social welfare office or OSCA.
All figures correct as at 12 October 2026, sourced from the SSS, GSIS and DSWD. Next review: 1 September 2027.
Social Pension Eligibility Check
Three quick questions.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the social pension?
₱1,000 a month (₱12,000 a year), raised from ₱500 by RA 11916.
Who qualifies for the social pension?
Filipinos aged 60 or over who are frail, sickly or with disability, have no regular income or family support, and do not receive a pension from SSS, GSIS, AFP or another agency.
How do I register?
Apply at your city or municipal social welfare and development office (C/MSWDO) or the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), bringing your senior citizen ID or another valid ID. A social worker validates your situation.
How is the social pension paid?
Payouts are usually released every quarter or semester by the local government or DSWD, in cash or through a partner payout channel.
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researches Australian retirement and social security policy full time. Not a licensed financial adviser — every figure on this page is sourced from the SSS, GSIS and DSWD or the Social Security Act of 2018 (RA 11199), RA 8291 and RA 9994 as amended by RA 11916.
Last reviewed: 12 October 2026
Figures as at: 12 October 2026
Next review: 1 September 2027
Change log: Reviewed 12 October 2026; figures checked against official sources correct as at 12 October 2026.