3+ day, 18+ hour 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…...

3+ week, 5+ 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,…...

1+ mon, 1+ 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ 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…...

2+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

2+ mon, 2+ 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ day 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (281+ words) SEN. Camille Villar has filed Senate Bill (SB) 1505 that seeks to expand and strengthen voting accessibility for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, and members of Indigenous Peoples (IPs). "The bill aims to amend Republic Act 10366, which authorizes…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (203+ words) MEDIACOM PARK, N. Y. , Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mediacom Communications today announced the launch of a new low-cost broadband service option for Senior Citizens aged 65 and older. Xtream Connect brings customers a smoother, more dependable in-home Wi Fi experience, supported by eero's True…...

8+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (340+ words) AGIMAT Party-list Rep. Bryan Revilla has filed a bill at the House of Representatives that seeks to provide affordable maintenance medicines, vitamins and milk products for Filipino senior citizens " strengthening their right to accessible health care while granting key tax…...