COSE partners with communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to address ageing-related needs and issues.
1,113
Older Persons Organizations
89
Present In Municipalities
354
SUN Awardees Since 1991
12M
Filipino Older Persons
Our Vision and Mission
COSE envisions an age-friendly society where all older persons live in dignity; remain healthy, self-reliant, and secure; and free to commit themselves to others and society.
To work with older persons, especially the poor and marginalized, in upholding their rights while respecting cultural diversity, promoting gender equality, nurturing their potentials, recognizing them as a significant sector, and ensuring their participation in matters affecting their lives.
Why and How COSE Works
The Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE) believes in a society where everybody can get old with dignity. Watch our short animated video to know WHY and HOW COSE works with and for the older persons.
Our Communities
Since 1989, COSE has strengthened a total of 1,113 Older Persons Organizations (OPOs) across 25 provinces and 89 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.
What We Do
Active and Healthy Ageing
Income Security
Community Resilience
Protection and Inclusion
Group Home
SUN Awards
Our Latest Stories
Care. Growth. Fulfillment.
“I've gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by older persons, especially those...
My Journey to Community Work
Development work knows no age. As the saying goes, once a development worker, always a development...
A Life of Purpose
Bella Roma Ranin, 86, is a mother of three professionals and a loving grandmother of 5. She...