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National Unity Party (NUP) president and former Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte has reminded local government unit (LGU) officials that establishments and agencies in their respective localities cannot deny or withhold the discounts due persons with disability (PWDs) under the law even if the authenticity of the government-issued PWD identified cards cannot be ascertained or […]
Government employees may enjoy special treats from various establishments during the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) in September. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has teamed up with numerous public and private institutions to offer discounts and freebies to the 1.9 million civil servants and retired government workers nationwide, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Department of Energy (DOE) signed a joint administrative order (JAO) implementing a special discount of five percent of the regular retail price of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) without exemption from the value-added tax (VAT) for Filipino senior citizens and persons with […]
The Department of Agriculture along with the Departments of Trade and Industry and Department of Energy signed the joint administrative order that nearly doubles the special 5 percent discount granted to senior citizens and persons with disability for their purchase of basic and prime commodities as well as substantially raise the total value of goods […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has thrown support behind the commitment of Speaker Martin Romualdez for the House of Representatives to wield its oversight power to compel establishments to abide by laws granting discounts and other benefits to an estimated 35 million senior citizens, solo parents and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the […]
New laws are not needed to address most complaints on discounts for seniors and PWDs, according to ranking members of the House of Representatives. Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes pointed out that the charter of the PhilSys ID is Republic Act 11055. “It has provisions in its Section 8 for ‘special arrangements’ for the […]
The House of Representatives received an assurance that millions of senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) would soon enjoy a 20-percent discount on the use of expressways and skyways in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon, and Northern Luzon.The committees on ways and means, senior citizens and special committee on PWDs were given the commitment by […]
The Department of Trade and Industry encourages Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to utilize their 5% special discount for Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPC) following the release of the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 01, series of 2022, entitled “Guidelines on the Provision of the Mandatory Statutory Benefits and Privileges of the […]
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution urging relevant government agencies to implement the guidelines on the application of discounts granted to seniors and persons with disabilities (PWDs) for all online transactions. During the plenary session, the chamber adopted House Resolution 2488 urging the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Social Welfare […]
A House of Representatives panel approved a measure that would raise the discount granted to senior citizens on their monthly electric and water consumption and exempt such bills from value-added tax. During the online hearing, the House Committee on Ways and Means approved the substitute bill to House Bills No. 1903 and 3040, which would […]