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Special job fair brings employmentto senior citizens, PWDs
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (354+ words) A total of 211 senior citizens and 41 persons with disabilities (PWDs) were successfully hired on the spot (HOTS) during the two-day special job fair at NCCC Mall VP in Davao City, held by the local government unit (LGU) and Public Employment…...
Over 250 seniors, PWDs hired at Davao job fair
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (114+ words) More than 250 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were hired during a two-day job fair in Davao City, according to the Department of. .. More than 250 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were hired during a two-day job fair…...
House bill pushes government subsidy, EVAT-free health needs for senior citizens
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) Agimat party-list Rep. Bryan Revilla filed a bill to provide affordable maintenance medicines, vitamins, and milk products for Filipino senior citizens in order to strengthen their right to accessible healthcare while granting key tax exemptions to further lower costs. House…...
DSWD pension supports over 4m indigent seniors
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (295+ words) MORE than 4 million indigent senior citizens across the country will receive support for their health and daily needs through the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) program. Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the…...
Romualdez bills on senior discounts, rice among House priorities'Abante
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (608+ words) PASSAGE of the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act or RICE Act is expected to be fast-tracked in the 20th Congress, citing the track record of the House of Representatives under the leadership of reelected Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand…...
NCSC unites stakeholders for senior citizens
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) will hold the 6th National Advisory Board (NAB) Conference and Midterm Assessment of the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) 20232028, today, 25 June 2025, from 8: 00 AM to 5: 00 PM, at The Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon…...
DOT signs agreement to protect, empower senior citizens in tourism
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote the well-being, inclusion and empowerment of senior citizens through tourism. "This strategic partnership will expand DOT's initiatives for inclusivity,…...