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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the inauguration of the Senior Citizens Park and Community Pet Park in Pandacan, seven months after breaking ground on the project in January. The nearly one-hectare park in Pandacan was first broken ground in January 2026 as a joint undertaking of the City Government of Manila, the […]
Makati Mayor Nancy Binay signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Golden Arches Development Corporation and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at Makati City Hall to launch the Senior Citizen Employment Program, opening more opportunities for senior citizens to stay active in the workforce. Golden Arches Development Corporation Vice President for Human Capital […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the local government of Manila City, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Senior Citizens’ Park and Pet Park located in Pandacan, Manila City. The proposed park is a flagship initiative under Metro Manila’s Green Green Green (G3) Project, which […]
Pampanga 1st District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. requested the Majority Floor Leader, Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Sandro Marcos, for the inclusion of House Bills No. 5125 and 5068 among the priority bills in the 20th Congress. HB 5125, filed by Lazatin recently, mandates the establishment of National and Provincial Centers for Autism to […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the celebration of MSMEs and Senior Citizens Day, honoring the significant contributions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and senior citizens through a series of dedicated programs, services, and activities tailored to their unique needs.The event was held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center with the […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) marked a significant milestone in inclusive governance and nation-building with the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently at the DOT Office in Makati City. The MOU, signed by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and NCSC OIC Chairperson and CEO […]
In a speech before over a thousand senior citizens in Parañaque City, Senator Bong Go went beyond policy points to reaffirm his crusade for health and elderly care. Addressing the Annual General Assembly of the Abraham Senior Citizens Association at the Parañaque Sports Complex, Go recounted the major laws he has championed since 2019 while […]
The city government should exert extra efforts to cater to the needs of the elderly, former Davao City lawmaker Karlo Nograles said on Thursday, “as a city should be able to take care of its most vulnerable sectors.” Speaking to senior citizens in a community outreach activity, Nograles said that “a government is only as […]
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa announced that he has signed a new Department of Health (DOH) administrative order (AO) to remove the requirement of a purchase booklet for senior citizens to avail their discount on medicines following the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. “I am also a senior citizen. I know it is hard to […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel today expressed his strong support for the Department of Health’s (DOH) decision to eliminate the purchase booklet requirement for senior citizens to avail discounts on medicines. “Malaking tulong ito sa ating mga senior citizens,” Pimentel said. “As a senior citizen, relate ako diyan! Thumbs-up tayo sa aksyon ng DOH!” Pimentel […]