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A woman weaves a basket using traditional techniques in Dominican Hill and Nature Park in Baguio on November 13, 2019 in preparation for the week long Ibag’iw Festival on November 16. The festival aims to highlight the city’s rich cultural heritage which was recognized by UNESCO in 2017  and named it a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art. Jong Gasmeña, ABS-CBN News

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Job Manahan

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<p>MANILA — Providing livelihood opportunities to the elderly sector is possible in tourism-rich destinations, the National Commission of Senior Citizens said Thursday. </p><p>The NCSC partnered with the Department of Tourism for this program, according to Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, NCSC officer-in-charge.</p><p>“Naniniwala tayo na dapat ang mga matatanda ay binibigyan ng opportunity for livelihood,&quot; she said, adding a technical working group will work on the guidelines for hiring the elderly.</p><p>Loreche said they are looking at cultural heritage sites, where seniors can help with tour guiding activities.</p><p>“Kasama na siguro yung ating livelihood opportunities kung saan basket weaving o kaya yung mga produkto na mayroon sila ay maibigay natin doon sa tourist spots na yan upang ito ay mabenta natin sa ating mga turista na dadayo sa ibang lugar,” she said.</p><p>(We can probably also include livelihood opportunities like basket weaving and other products that can be sold at tourist spots)</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/1/22/-barefoot-luxury-slow-travel-trends-rising-among-filipino-tourists-expert-2054" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘Barefoot luxury, slow travel’ trends rising among Filipino tourists: expert</a> </div><p>The official vowed the program would be sustained, which was why engagement from both the private and public sectors were important. </p><p>A technical working group meeting will be held next week along with the DOT to discuss the qualifications of those who want to join the program. </p><p>But they need senior citizens, she said, who are physically and mentally fit and willing to learn new skills.</p><p>Training will also be free in coordination with DOT and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.</p><p>She said the commission will also reach out to chambers of commerce and other business organizations to help give seniors a chance at being hired after retirement.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/7/foreign-travel-seen-as-cheaper-than-domestic-trip-2003" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DOT says &#x27;love for PH&#x27; to drive international tourism growth in 2025</a></div><p>“Lahat ng regional office ay puwede nating i-tap for all these programs that we are willing to undertake,” she said. </p><p>(We can tap all regional offices for all these programs)</p><p>The program might be implemented before the year ends, according to the official.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/6/ph-earns-over-p65b-from-tourism-in-jan-2025-dot-0918" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PH earns over P65B from tourism in Jan. 2025: DOT</a></div><p>Guidelines for the program are also still underway. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/29/asia-travel-demand-remains-resilient-despite-global-trade-environment-klook-ph-2343" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Travel demand remains resilient despite global trade environment: Klook PH</a></div>

<p>Ayon sa isang opisyal, maaaring mabigyan ng trabaho ang mga lolo't lola sa tourism sector.</p>

Ayon sa isang opisyal, maaaring mabigyan ng trabaho ang mga lolo't lola sa tourism sector.

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Published May 29, 2025 04:43 PM PHT

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