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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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Ernest Cu urges seniors to go digital
Tech rockstar Ernest Cu, president and CEO of leading digital solutions platform Globe Group, has called on Filipino senior citizens to embrace new technology, saying tech-driven solutions are designed to make day-to-day life easier......»»
Indigent seniors’ monthly social pension now P1,000
The long wait is over for indigent senior citizens as they can receive a monthly social pension of P1,000 starting February, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said yesterday......»»
Man shots dead his wife and then himself in Batangas
LUCENA CITY – A man gunned down his wife, then killed himself on Saturday, April 6, in Cuenca town in Batangas. The Region 4A police said in a report Sunday, April 7, that at around 7 a.m., one alias “Candido” and his wife, Elsa Mendaña, alighted from their owner-type jeep in Barangay Balagbag. READ: Husband.....»»
BARMM anti-measles vaccination campaign in full swing
Local executives in the Bangsamoro region on Friday took turns urging constituents to set aside their superstitious beliefs against disease control via vaccination and bring their children to health centers for free anti-measles shots......»»
BARMM anti-measles vaccination campaign in full swing
Local executives in the Bangsamoro region on Friday took turns urging constituents to set aside their superstitious beliefs against disease control via vaccination and bring their children to health centers for free anti-measles shots......»»
Go moves 2-up despite late mishap in ICTSI Palos Verdes tilt
Lois Kaye Go extended her lead to two strokes over Chihiro Ikeda despite conceding two precious shots on the last hole, posting a 71 and positioning herself on the brink of a breakthrough victory......»»
Chambers takes head coaching chores at FEU
Sean Chambers, a legendary PBA import with the defunct Alaska Milk franchise, will be back in Philippine cage scene, calling the shots for the Far Eastern U Tamaraws in the coming UAAP season......»»
Players Championship: Rory McIlroy Stands Firm in Rules Dispute with Jordan Spieth
World No.2 Rory McIlroy overcame two rules disputes to kick off The Players Championship in Florida with a strong start. Despite hitting costly shots into.....»»
NBA: Davis makes history in Lakers win over Timberwolves
Anthony Davis delivered a sensational game on the eve of his 31st birthday Sunday, scoring 27 points with 25 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-109 NBA victory over Western Conference high-fliers Minnesota. Davis added five assists, a career-high seven steals and three blocked shots for the Lakers, who are locked in a battle for.....»»
Malixi 4 shots adrift in Singapore Women s Open
Rianne Malixi stayed in top form coming off a break, delivering an impressive three-under 69 to trail clubhouse leader Korean Shinsil Bang by four at the start of the Singapore Women’s Open at the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Tampines course......»»