The start of a new year is a time for renewal, and for the Techie Senior Citizens and Retirees PH community, 2026 is officially the year of digital empowerment.
On January 19, 2026, the community held its 31st Meet & Greet session: “Ang Aking Digital Resolution 2026.” This session brought together a dedicated group of retirees—with an average age of 67—joining from Batangas, Laguna, and across Metro Manila. The event served as a powerful reminder that retirement isn’t a finish line, but a transition into a new, tech-savvy chapter of life.
Why Today’s Seniors are Plugging In
While tech is often marketed toward younger generations, the “Ang Aking Digital Resolution” session revealed a different reality. Seniors citizen webinar participants are not just using the internet; they are looking to thrive in it.
The resolutions shared during the session highlighted a significant trend toward Economic Empowerment. Remarkably, 100% of respondents expressed a desire to learn how to earn money through technology.
Other top motivations for 2026 include:
- Digital Safety & Security: A collective commitment to identifying “fake news” and outsmarting online scammers.
- Hobbies & Connection: Using platforms like YouTube for both spiritual growth and personal entertainment.
- Senior-Friendly Careers: Exploring virtual jobs that offer flexibility and a low-stress environment for retirees.
Choosing a “Digital Persona” for 2026
To guide their learning journey, participants selected a “Digital Persona” that represents their primary goal for the year. The most popular choice was The Student (Mag-aaral), reflecting a deep curiosity for Artificial Intelligence (AI), basic coding, and photo editing.
Other personas identified by the community included:
- The Creator (Tagalikha): Seniors aiming to share their wisdom and life stories through vlogs and social media.
- The Guardian (Tagapangalaga): Those focused on becoming the “digital security officers” for their families.
- The Optimizer (Maabilidad): Retirees mastering the convenience of online bills and digital grocery shopping.
Why This Survey Matters (Even With 9 Respondents)
In a world obsessed with “big data,” it’s easy to overlook small groups. However, at Techie Senior Citizens, every voice is vital.
The insights gathered from these nine respondents are currently being used by the initiative’s founder and lead course designer, Koree Monteloyola-Cañizares, to build the 2026 Community Lesson Plan.
By understanding these specific pain points, Koree is able to design a lesson plan that is highly personalized for the community. This ensures that the workshops and tutorials provided throughout the year are not just generic tech advice, but actual solutions to the challenges Techie Seniors PH members face.
Voices from the Community
The event received an overwhelming 9.0/10 rating, with members highlighting the safe, non-judgmental atmosphere as a key benefit.
“Na-appreciate ko nang husto ang inputs at advice… Ang Zoom meeting ay informative at nakakatulong, dagdag kaalaman sa seniors.” — Erlinda Forbile
“Events like this encourage us to keep learning, improving, and staying socially connected and motivated.” — Jun Bahaya
What’s Next for 2026?
The 2026 curriculum is currently in development. Based on the “Digital Resolution” session, upcoming topics will include AI-assisted content creation, connecting with senior-friendly employers, and mobile banking safety.
🚀 Join the Techie Senior Movement!
Don’t let the digital world pass you by. Whether you want to start a vlog, secure your online accounts, or find a remote role, there is a seat for you at the table.
Join our Online Facebook Group for Seniors
At Techie Senior Citizens and Retirees PH, we turn “high tech” into “our tech.”