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Digital upskilling

Persons with disabilities in San Miguel, Bulacan reap the benefits of PLDT Inc.’s and Smart Communication’s digital training, expanding their livelihood opportunities. PLDT and...

DOTr says EDSA Busway to undergo transformation

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Monday the EDSA Busway is undergoing a major transformation to prioritize both security and accessibility, especially for elderly...

Tulfo: Protect seniors, PWDs from scams

House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo announced that he will file a measure to better protect senior citizens and persons...

New GAD building rises in Zamboanga

A ceremonial turnover of the senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWD), and gender and development (GAD) building took place at the Department of Public...

Bacolod firms welcome QR rule for seniors’ IDs

BACOLOD CITY -- Businesses in this city welcomed the new regulation requiring QR codes on IDs for senior citizens and persons with disabilities to...

Piolo hails QC efforts for city’s PWDs

Actor Piolo Pascual on Tuesday lauded the Quezon City government for its all-out support to its 69,000 persons with disabilities. Along with Pascual, Ang Probinsyano...

CHR backs P500 grocery discount for seniors

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday backed the P500 monthly grocery discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. “This initiative reflects the...

Tulfo bill seeks free gov’t documents for PWDs, single parents

ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo is proposing a law to make the acquisition of birth certificates and clearances free for persons with disabilities (PWDs)...

Bistro Group embraces workplace diversity, hires more seniors, PWDs

The Bistro Group said its restaurants are manned by a diverse and dedicated team who ensures that every guest experience is exceptional. The company thinks...

Solon renews tax credit bid for retail shops

A legislator from the Bicol region on Sunday appealed anew to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to consider granting tax credits to supermarkets...

3 agencies draft revised guidelines for senior, PWD grocery discounts

Three government agencies have initiated public consultations regarding proposed revisions on discounts on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) for senior citizens and persons...

Speaker: P500 discount for seniors set

Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday revealed that senior citizens and persons with disabilities will be able to enjoy the increase to P500...

Tulfo wants to scrap purchase booklets for senior citizens

Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo wants to remove purchase booklets as a requirement for senior citizens to avail of their...

Magsino files bill on PWD allowance

A party-list lawmaker has filed a bill providing disability allowance for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Rep. Marissa Magsino, in House Bill 9828, sought to establish the Disability Support...
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