May 23, 2025

Tag: senior citizens

  • Antique’s Elderly Encouraged to Prepare for P10K Milestone Cash Gifts

    In San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, senior citizens eligible for the P10,000 cash gift under the Expanded Centenarians Act are being urged to gather their necessary documents. Gretchen Anne Orbista, a Project Development Officer IV from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), highlighted that seniors reaching the ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • House Committee Advances Bill to Enhance Senior Citizen Benefits

    In a significant move to support the elderly, the House Committee on Ways and Means has passed a comprehensive bill aimed at improving the benefits and privileges for senior citizens. The decision was made during a session held on January 14, 2024, in Manila, where the committee approved a substitute bill that merges 22 different…

    Written by

    Miko Alvarez

  • 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,…

    Written by

    Katrina Garcia

  • 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…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Over 500 Centenarians in Eastern Visayas Honored with PHP100,000 Incentives Over Nine Years

    In a heartwarming initiative spanning from 2016 to 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has celebrated the longevity of 530 centenarians by awarding each a PHP100,000 incentive. This gesture, part of the Centenarians Act of 2016, not only acknowledges the remarkable age of these individuals but also their contributions…

    Written by

    Juan Santos

  • Borongan City Boosts Elderly Support with Doubled Monthly Allowance

    In a move to enhance the welfare of its senior citizens, Borongan City in Eastern Samar has decided to double the monthly financial assistance provided to its elderly residents. Starting in 2025, the monthly allowance will increase from PHP500 to PHP1,000, following the approval of a local ordinance last year. This decision was spearheaded by…

    Written by

    Danilo Alvarado

  • DSWD Allocates PHP3.15 Billion for Senior Citizens’ Social Pension in Eastern Visayas for 2024

    In a significant move to support the elderly, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed PHP3.15 billion for the social pension of indigent senior citizens in Eastern Visayas throughout 2024. This initiative has reached over 270,000 elderly individuals across six provinces in the region, as reported by the DSWD-Eastern Visayas regional office.…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • Manila Allocates Nearly Half of 2025’s PHP25 Billion Budget to Social Services

    In a significant move, the city government of Manila has decided to dedicate almost half of its PHP25 billion budget for 2025 to social services. Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that PHP10.03 billion, representing 40% of the total budget, will be directed towards supporting the city’s most vulnerable populations, including victims of calamities. The largest portion…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • Health Secretary’s Decision to Eliminate Senior Citizen Booklet Requirement Praised

    In a move celebrated by lawmakers, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa announced the elimination of the booklet requirement for senior citizens to receive medication discounts. This decision was hailed as a crucial advancement in simplifying access to benefits for the elderly. Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. expressed his support, noting that the booklet often caused seniors…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • DOH Eliminates Purchase Booklet Requirement for Senior Citizens’ Medicine Discounts

    In a move to enhance convenience for the elderly, Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa announced that senior citizens no longer need to carry a purchase booklet to receive a 20 percent discount on their medicine purchases. This decision was formalized through Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, which eliminates the need for seniors to present the booklet…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan