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‘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......»»
Senior citizen healthcare
Whoever is representing the senior citizens party list in Congress has done nothing about our real needs......»»
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......»»
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)......»»
Seniors advised to register at Osca to qualify for expanded Centenarians Act
AN OFFICIAL from the Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs (Osca) said that for senior citizens in Davao City to qualify for the expanded Centenarians Act they should register first in their office......»»
Senior moments
As of 2020, there were 9,242,121 senior citizens or those above 60 years old in this country, as recorded by the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Muntinlupa may libreng ‘maintenance’ na gamot sa senior citizens
MAY good news para sa mga senior citizen na residente ng Muntinlupa! Ayon sa lokal na pamahalaan, magpo-provide sila ng libreng health maintenance medicines bilang parte ng kanilang efforts upang ma-improve ang serbisyo nila pagdating sa health care system. Bukod diyan, ang nasabing inisyatibo ay para matiyak din na nabibigyan nila ng kalidad na pamumuhay.....»»
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......»»
Pagpapalakas sa kalusugan ng senior citizens tinututukan ng Las Piñas LGU
NAGPAPATULOY ang pag-arangkada ng pneumonia vaccination drive ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Las Piñas para sa mga senior citizen upang siguruhin ang kanilang kalusugan at kapakanan. Nitong January 24, personal na tinutukan ni Vice Mayor April Aguilar ang pagbibigay ng libreng pneumonia vaccines sa higit 1,200 na nakatatandang Las Piñero sa pangangasiwa ng mga doktor at ….....»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
B.C. s Filipino community celebrates federal budget nod to new cultural centre
Members of British Columbia's Filipino community say they're happy to see support in this week's federal budget to build a centre for their community......»»
OCD-Davao advocates for community fire brigades
AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) underscored the necessity of establishing community fire brigades as part of their community intervention strategy......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
Edad ng senior citizen hinirit ibaba sa 56
Naghain ng panukala ang mag-iina ni Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. sa Kamara de Representantes upang ibaba ang edad ng pagiging senior citizen sa 56 mula sa 60. The post Edad ng senior citizen hinirit ibaba sa 56 first appeared on Abante......»»
Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»
58 firearms surrendered by citizens of Central Mindanao
58 firearms surrendered by citizens of Central Mindanao.....»»
The dangers of voting by non-citizens
Only US citizens may vote in federal elections......»»
2,630 Pampanga folks receive TUPAD wages
2,630 Pampanga folks receive TUPAD wages.....»»
Schoolchildren in flooded area receive school supplies from DAR
About 135 schoolchildren from Lope de Vega, Northern Samar receive school supplies from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)......»»
Solo parents receive assistance from gov t
Solo parents receive assistance from gov t.....»»