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13 senators: The last bastion of democracy and against a Marcos dictatorship
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (698+ words) Much closer to home, Corazon Aquino and about 40 opposition members in the Batasan Pambansa in 1983 defied for three years the formidable Marcos dictatorship to eventually topple it. The Marcos regime and the United States Deep State has masterfully created a…...
Pasig takes over JICA-backed elderly care facility, eyes wider services
3+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Pasig City has taken over the Japan International Cooperation Agency-backed Magokoro elderly care facility after the completion of its one-year pilot implementation, with the local government set to continue and expand services for senior citizens, the local government…...
Marikina City to start satellite payout for senior citizen social pensions
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (200+ words) MARIKINA City will begin releasing the first- and second-quarter social pension of senior citizens on Wednesday through satellite payout sites, allowing elderly beneficiaries to claim their aid closer to their communities. Marikina Mayor Marjorie "Maan" Teodoro announced the setup during…...
More help for senior citizens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) IN this space last week, we discussed a major Asian Development Bank study that showed the depths of poverty among older people in the Philippines. For one, they rely for income mostly from fragile remittances and unpredictable family support. For…...
DSWD acts on viral plight of elderly man to get financial aid
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (308+ words) THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it immediately responded to a viral video showing a bedridden senior citizen being transported down a mountain on a carabao-drawn cart to claim his financial assistance from the government. The agency,…...
Senior citizens get nod as Intramuros guides
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (303+ words) THE Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), has implemented the Tourism Legacy and Livelihood Program to train and accredit senior citizens as community tour guides in Intramuros, Manila. Under the program, qualified…...
Warning against ATM scam that targets elderly
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reinforced the warning of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) against false claims involving ATM card distribution and illegal deductions from cash gifts intended for senior citizens. The NCSC, a…...
HDFC ERGO Highlights How Senior Citizens Can Compare Cashless vs Reimbursement Claims in Travel Insurance
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) In this article, you will learn the key differences, when each works best, and what to check before buying. To choose a reliable plan with a clear claim pathway, you can explore travel insurance options from HDFC Ergo to find…...
Manila releases P476 M for senior citizens, solo parents, and PWDs
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (200+ words) MANILA City Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday announced the release of P476. 488 million in allowance obligations for senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a Facebook live broadcast, Moreno said the disbursement will cover unpaid allowances from September…...
Senior citizens in Talavera allege political harassment by local government
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) TALAVERA, Nueva Ecija " A group of senior citizens has filed a complaint before the Municipal Council of Talavera town in Nueva Ecija, alleging a pattern of political harassment by the local government. The conflict stems from a rift between two…...