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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.....»»
Del Monte takes command with 151; Canlubang six behind at second
Playing on its veritable home turf, Del Monte took command of Seniors action in the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf tournament yesterday by pooling 151 points built behind Yoyong Velez’ two-over-par 74 worth 52 points at Pueblo de Oro.....»»
UAAP juniors volleyball MVP Shaina Nitura stays with Adamson for seniors bid
Days after leading the Adamson Lady Baby Falcons to a sweep of the UAAP Season 86 girls volleyball tournament, Most Valuable Player Shaina Nitura has committed to the Lady Falcons for college......»»
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.....»»
House panel OKs P89 billion for seniors’ universal social pension
A universal social pension measure has gained a foothold after a House of Representatives committee yesterday approved the budget allocation for the benefit......»»
Benefits for seniors
Albay 2nd District Congressman Joey Salceda is mad......»»
Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization
“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DBM releases P49.8 billion social pension for indigent seniors
The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P50 billion in social pension for more than four million senior citizens in the country......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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,.....»»
CDO sticks to winning formula
Del Monte broke through as a Philippine Airlines Interclub titlist in the Seniors division last Sunday, and Yoyong Velez, the lawyer-turned-team builder, vowed that they will stick to the formula that gave them glory......»»
Del Monte savors sweet triumph
Del Monte accounted for its week-worst 141 points to close out Seniors Championship division play in the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub, still more than enough for the Bukidnon-based bets to crown themselves champions for the first time......»»
How young Filipinos see their future
This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»
Del Monte dominates at home, hikes lead to 14 points
Del Monte put up an impressive performance on their home turf, assembling a 154 to seize a commanding 14-point lead over Canlubang in the second round of the PAL Seniors Interclub......»»
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......»»
Seniors binigyang kaalaman sa digital skills sa 'SeniorDigizen campaign ng Globe
BAKAS sa mukha ni Lola Erlinda Menor, 75, ang saya matapos makilahok sa #SeniorDigizen learning session na pinangunahan ng Globe kamakailan, na natuto siya tungkol sa digital technology. “Sa edad kong ito, very thankful ako. Ako ay 75 years old ngayon, still moving at masigla. At ayun nga, nadagdagan ang knowledge ko sa digital na mga impormasyon. Napakagandang ….....»»
First Lady leads DSWD payout for indigent seniors
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the ceremonial payout by the Department of Social Welfare and Development of the increased social pension for indigent senior citizens yesterday at the DSWD’s central office in Batasan, Quezon City......»»