3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (311+ words) CEBU, Philippines " "The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) Cebu distributed cash incentives to senior citizens aged 80 and above on April 10 as part of the ongoing Veterans Week celebration honoring World War II veterans and their families. The initiative formed part…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (583+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Accessing government support in Caloocan City has become faster and more convenient, benefiting senior citizens and solo parents alike. For Evangelyn Guimaray, a senior citizen, it often meant standing in queues just to pay household bills after receiving…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (363+ words) CEBU, Philippines " The distribution of the seniors" cash aid will remain on a monthly basis as Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has yet to receive the amended ordinance that reverts the rollout back to quarterly. In line with this, Archival…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (546+ words) Just a few days ago, I turned 60 years old. "Welcome to dual citizenship," my friends fondly tease, as I invoke the senior citizen discount when paying bills. Much of my public life has been spent pushing for laws that protect…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (138+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Senior citizens tend to fulfill their New Year's resolutions compared to younger people, based on Radio Veritas' Truth Survey. In the Dec. 1 to 25 poll, most respondents aged 60 and above said they fulfilled 75 percent of their resolutions for the…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (234+ words) MANILA, Philippines " To boost policies and programs for the elderly, President Marcos has transferred the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). "A strong organizational link between the NCSC and DSWD must…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago  (126+ words) The Food and Drug Administration" yesterday warned pharmacies and drugstores requiring senior citizens to present their purchase booklets when availing themselves of discounts. Booklets no longer needed for seniors" discount " FDA MANILA, Philippines " The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1002+ words) Sometimes I wonder if this is still the same country I grew up in. Social values have changed so much and often, not for the better. Caring for senior citizens is one example. It is sad that Sen. Ping Lacson…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (564+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A House lawmaker has filed a measure seeking to penalize those who abuse senior citizens, exploit them financially or materially or neglect their care. Rep. Ann Matibag (Laguna, 1st District) filed House Bill 2012 on Wednesday, July 16. Known as the…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (414+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A 50-percent train fare discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) has been launched by President Marcos. Discounted train tickets in Metro Manila are now available at Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit…...