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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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 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

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 ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Salt Substitutes Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure by 40% – The Daily Guardian

New Study Finds Salt Substitutes Can Lower the Risk of High Blood Pressure Excessive salt consumption has long been recognized as a major risk factor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Not Taylor-made

Can’t figure out why my friend, Cong. Joey Salceda made an international embarrassment of himself by criticizing Singapore for monopolizing the Taylor Swift concert in Southeast Asia......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Singapore must explain Taylor Swift exclusivity deal – lawmaker

The Singaporean embassy must explain allegations that Singapore made a deal to exclusively host Taylor Swift’s concert in Southeast Asia, according to Filipino lawmaker Joey Salceda......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Senior citizen among Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City candidates

A 69-year-old fashion designer is among the candidates competing for the Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City crown, vying for a spot in the national finals......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

She’s very smart : Pia Wurtzbach on batchmate Christi McGarry joining Miss Universe Philippines 2024

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is happy for her 2015 Binibining Pilipinas batchmate and Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinetal 2015 Christi McGarry’s new Miss Universe Philippines campaign......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Franki Russel ilalaban ang cyberbullying sa pagrampa sa Miss U 2024

GAGAWIN lahat ng Kiwi-Pinay actress na si Franki Russell para maiuwi ang Miss Universe crown — hindi para sa Pilipinas kundi para sa New Zealand. Si Franki, na unang nakilala sa “Pinoy Big Brother: Otso” noong 2019, ang napili ng Miss Universe New Zealand Organization para lumaban ngayong taon sa naturang international beauty pageant. Baka.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

All is set for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night

It's that time of the year again, when the Miss Universe Philippines Organization selects its representative to the annual Miss Universe pageant......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Pia Wurtzbach to auction memorabilia for 10th anniversary as Miss Universe

It has been almost 10 years since Pia Wurtzbach ended the Philippines’ 42-year drought for a Miss Universe crown, but no matter how big an achievement it was, Pia did not want to be remembered only as Miss Universe 2015......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Damaging : Pia Wurtzbach reacts to Miss Universe owner’s viral ‘fake inclusivity’ video

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach shared what she thinks about Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip‘s recent viral leaked video saying that women allowed in the pageant, including moms and plus-sized ones, can join “but cannot win.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Saudi Arabia first time sasali sa Miss U; Franki lalaban para sa korona

FOR the first time ay may kandidata mula sa Saudi Arabia na sasabak at lalaban sa Miss Universe pageant na magaganap sa Mexico City this year. Magiging unang representative ng Saudi Arabia sa Miss Universe 2024 ang beterana na sa mga beauty pageant at social media influencer na si Rumy Alqahtani. Si Rumy ang itinanghal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Franki Russell dream come true ang maging Miss Universe New Zealand

SUPER grateful ang aktres at dating “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate na si Franki Russell sa pagiging representative ng New Zealand para sa prestihiyosong Miss Universe pageant. Sa kanyang Instagram page ay ibinandera niya ang mga larawan na kuha noong araw na italaga siya bilang Miss Universe New Zealand. “A new chapter. Where to begin?” panimula.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024