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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

Seniors, PWDs to get P125/week discount starting March

Seniors, PWDs to get P125/week discount starting March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Hearings set on higher senior, PWD discounts

The government is set to hold public consultations this week on the rules for the plan to raise the monthly discount cap on basic necessities and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to P500, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

‘Summer MMFF 2024’ hindi matutuloy, pag-arangkada ng PPP pag-aaralan pa

WALANG Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon. ‘Yan ang inanunsyo ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), ang organizer ng nasabing event, sa kabila ng patuloy na record-breaking streak ng 49th MMFF na umani na ng mahigit P1 billion sa takilya. Ayon sa MMDA Chairman at concurrent MMFF ExeComm Chairman na si Don Artes,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

260,000 PWDs benefit from DSWD ‘cash-for-work’ program

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday that roughly 260,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have availed benefits from its Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay-Cash-For-Work (KKB-CFW) Program. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the objective of the CFW is to give temporary employment to PWDs or their family.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 13th, 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

2 Pasig hotel execs charged over senior’s discount

Two executives of a hotel in Pasig were charged by the city prosecutor’s office for not giving a senior citizen her 20-percent discount......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Pasig City tells hotel to explain disregard of senior discount or face closure

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City on Wednesday ordered a hotel to explain why the local government should not issue a cease and desist order after it denied a 20-percent discount to a senior citizen. INQUIRER.net will withhold the name of the establishment and its hotel management until it gets the side of the hotel company......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

MMFF 2024: 50th year to accept 8 films, show past entries for P50

The City of Manila will be the host for this year's milestone 50th year of the Metro Manila Film Festival as the annual event expects to accept eight entries (four based on scripts, while the other remaining four films as finished products) and screen past films in select cinemas for P50. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 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

MMFF 2023 movies Rewind, GomBurZa, Mallari coming to Netflix 

Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entries "Rewind," "GomBurZa" and "Mallari" are soon going to be available for streaming on Netflix. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Save the date: 7 MMFF 2023 movies na babandera sa Netflix

SINO sa inyo ang mga hindi pa nakakanood ng mga pelikula na official entries ng Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023? Nako, pwedeng-pwede pa kayo humabol! Pitong pelikula ang ipapalabas ulit simula ngayong buwan hanggang sa darating na Hunyo at ito ay libre lang na masisilayan sa Netflix. Kabilang na riyan, siyempre, ang highest-grossing Filipino.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

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:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

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

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Maynila napiling host para sa MMFF 2024, mga paghahanda ikinakasa na

MAY update na para sa inaabangang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon! Kamakailan lang, nagpatawag ng mediacon si Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes at dito niya inanunsyo na ang Manila City ang magiging host ng ika-50th edisyon ng film fest na gaganapin sa darating na December 2024. Para.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanaotimesRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Artes humingi ng sorry Summer MMFF ‘di na gagawin

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez Nicasio HUMINGI ng paumanhin ang pamunuan ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) dahil walang magaganap na Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon. Ito ang inanunsiyo ni MMDA Chairman at concurrent MMFF ExeComm Chairman na si Don Artes noongMartes ng umaga sa isinagawang media conference sa kanilang tanggapan. Ani Artes, gusto nilang bigyang atensiyon ang paghahanda ….....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024