Tag: Discounts
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Iloilo City Cracks Down on Fake PWD IDs to Protect Businesses
Iloilo City is taking decisive action to curb the spread of counterfeit identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), which have been causing significant financial strain on local businesses, especially in the restaurant sector. Joy Fantilaga, spokesperson for Mayor Jerry Treñas, highlighted the city’s commitment to tackling this issue, stating that the local government has…
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LTFRB to Mandate TNCs to Cover Full 20% Discounts for Vulnerable Groups
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is preparing to release a new directive that will shift the responsibility of providing a 20 percent discount to transport network companies (TNCs) for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and students. This decision was highlighted during a Senate Committee on Public Services hearing on January 14, 2025,…
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FDA Considers Broader Discounts on Medications for Seniors and Disabled
MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exploring the possibility of extending discounted medications and medical devices to not just senior citizens, but also to individuals with disabilities (PWDs). This initiative was highlighted during a recent meeting focused on the implementation of Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, which has eliminated the need for senior…
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