Go aids indigent senior citizens in Binangonan
Sen. Bong Go’s Malasakit team provided assistance to indigent senior citizens in Binangonan, Rizal on Tuesday......»»
Parañaque seniors get birthday cash gift
At least 1,430 senior citizens in Parañaque City yesterday received birthday cash gifts from the local government......»»
House OKs enhanced social pension bills
hree bills enhancing social pension for senior citizens and persons with disabilities were approved on third and final reading as administration and opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives crossed party lines on Tuesday......»»
Senior discounts expanded; industrialist Ito Carlos passes away
Discounts and tax exemptions given senior citizens and persons with disabilities are deductible business expenses. And more discounts are coming......»»
Lawmaker wants tourist sites made accessible to PWDs, seniors
To boost the country’s tourism, House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar wants tourist destinations to be accessible to senior citizens and people with disabilities (PWDs)......»»
Project S.O.S. seen to enhance services for seniors in Mandaue
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City is implementing a One-Stop-Shop project to further enhance its services for senior citizens. Called “Project S.O.S” or “Solving Mandaue City’s Ageing Problem Tomorrow, Today,” this will focus on making sustainable services more accessible to the city’s elderly residents. “Targeted na atoang mga programa because we want to give more.....»»
The Equalizer
Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is taking up the cudgels for over 28 million disadvantaged Filipinos – the 15 million solo parents, 12 million senior citizens and 1.5 million persons with disability......»»
Vulnerable individuals urged to avoid airport welcome, send-offs at airports
The Manila International Airport Authority called on friends and family members of departing and arriving passengers to reconsider bringing vulnerable individuals such as children, senior citizens and pregnant women as well as those with medical conditions, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for farewell and greetings amid the heat being experienced in the country......»»
Senior citizens sa Batangas game na game pa rin sa pa-liga sa basketball
IKA nga nila, “age doesn’t matter.” Ito ang pinatunayan ng mga senior citizen sa probinsya ng Batangas na bidang-bida sa paglalaro ng basketball. Sa katunayan nga, may ikinasang pa-liga para sa kanila ang dating alkalde ng Taysan na si Dondon Portugal. Sa opening event noong April 6, present ang veteran actress at dating miyembro ng.....»»
Bill ensuring employability of seniors gets House nod
Efforts to ensure employment for senior citizens gained a boost after the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill providing for it......»»
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.....»»
Manhunt vs suspect in 2 seniors slaying
THE Davao City Police Office-Buhangin Police Station (DCPO-PS5) is still in search of Ludovico Ibañez, the sole suspect responsible for the shooting incident that claimed the lives of two senior citizens on Saturday evening, March 9......»»
House panels approve enhanced discounts for seniors, PWDs
Three House committees yesterday approved three bills that would enhance discounts, incentives and tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities......»»
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.....»»
PNP to elderly: Beware of Glue Ladies
A criminal gang composed mostly of women is preying on senior citizens making cash withdrawals from automated teller machines......»»
Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says
Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»
Two steps forward, one step backward
Ask most senior citizens in the Philippines and they’ll probably say they can feel the love......»»
Muntinlupa seniors get free maintenance meds
The city government of Muntinlupa will start giving out free maintenance medicines to senior citizens, Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced on Friday......»»
Court of Appeals junks ex- VP Binay’s libel case vs Trillanes
The Court of Appeals has affirmed with finality its decision junking the libel case filed by former vice president Jejomar Binay against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over his implication that Binay was involved in an alleged P100 million-a-year racket on “ghost” senior citizens......»»
DSWD plans to do away with seniors’ booklets
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday said it plans to do away with the purchase booklets that senior citizens use for record-keeping when availing themselves of discounts on medicines and other essential goods. A recent position paper by DSWD’s Program Management Bureau (PMB) proposes that the booklets—where drug store or supermarket staff note down.....»»
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......»»