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Over 59,000 Indians acquired US citizenship in 2023, making up 6.7 pc of total new citizens: Report

Washington, DC [US], February 12 (ANI): Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, the annual progress report for 2023, released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated. According to the official report, nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

FACT CHECK: One-time P10,000 benefits for senior citizens false

The YouTube Channel Balitang Pinas made a video claiming senior citizens or persons aged 60 years old and above who have obtained their senior citizen’s ID can now obtain a financial incentive worth 10,000 pesos......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

NCSC wants senior booklet replacement

Saying the senior citizen’s purchase booklet no longer serves its purpose, the National Commission of Senior Citizens has recommended its replacement with a database that can be accessed by all participating merchants......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Senior citizen commission executive suspended for neglect of duty

A National Senior Citizens Commission official has been suspended for three months following allegations of gross neglect of duty, among other offenses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Mandaue senior citizens allowance to go up by P2K

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Registered Mandaue senior citizens will soon receive a P2,000 increase in their yearly financial assistance. Currently, elders in Mandaue City are receiving P8,000 in financial assistance annually. With the increase, their take home incentive will go up to P10,000. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Thursday, April 18, said that this is to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

FACT CHECK: P20K automatic monthly pension for senior citizens false

A YouTube channel, Tita Kitkat TV claims that the government will now provide an automatic P20,000 monthly social pension for all senior citizens......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens

Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Senior citizens in Cebu City to receive cash aid starting March 21

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 90,500 Cebu City senior citizens are eligible to receive their cash aid for the first quarter of 2024 starting March 21, according to the head of the agency overseeing the affairs of the city’s elders. OSCA Head, Lawyer Homer Cabaral, told CDN Digital in an interview on Thursday, March 14,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Suspek sa pagpatay sa 2 ka mga senior citizens padayong gisubay

Suspek sa pagpatay sa 2 ka mga senior citizens padayong gisubay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Discount ng senior citizens, PWDs sa ‘grocery’ tataas na ng P500 kada buwan

MAY good news sa lahat ng senior citizens at mga persons with disability (PWD)! Mas malaki na ang makukuha niyong “discount” sa pagbili ng grocery items katulad ng bigas, itlog, tinapay, at marami pang iba. Kung dati, ang weekly grocery discount ay may cap na P65, ngayon ay tataas na ito ng P125! Ibig sabihin,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Senior citizens, disabled among mujahideen to get allowance from BARMM

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)— An initial P500-million fund coming from the office of the chief minister will finance allowances for former Moro combatants who are already senior citizens or permanently disabled. This was after the Bangsamoro Parliament approved a measure to establish an office that will provide financial aid to Moro Islamic Liberation […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Inflation and its impact on senior citizens

The recent government initiative to bolster social pension payouts for indigent senior citizens reflects a vital step in mitigating the impact of inflation on basic necessities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Marcos creates committee to facilitate right-of-way acquisition for railway projects

Marcos creates committee to facilitate right-of-way acquisition for railway projects.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy

The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

President creates new office vs cybersecurity threats

As the country faces “evolving threats,” President Marcos has reorganized the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency to make it more equipped and capable of dealing with new dangers to national security, including cyber-security threats and weapons of mass destruction......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs

The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

‘DOH has P40 billion excess funds that can fund senior health care’

As the House of Representatives tries to find ways to improve the measly allocation for the health care of senior citizens, it turns out that the Department of Health has “excess funds” to support such a program......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Senior citizen healthcare

Whoever is representing the senior citizens party list in Congress has done nothing about our real needs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Order expanding senior discounts on groceries signed

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities will soon enjoy a higher special discount when buying basic necessities and prime commodities each week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024