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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...

Poe calls out MMDA over EDSA busway ramp deemed unsafe for PWDs

Senator Grace Poe on Thursday called on the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to hastily repair the persons with disabilities (PWD) ramp at the...

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...

Honor benefits for persons with disabilities—DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reminded business establishments to honor the discounts and other statutory privileges for persons with disabilities...

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...

New law mandates DFA to set special passport lanes for seniors, PWDs

Under a new law signed recently by President Marcos, the Department of Foreign Affairs must put up special lanes for the seamless processing of...

Salceda champions expanded benefits for Seniors, PWDs

Earns sectoral leaders’ thanks in joint House panel hearings Leaders of various groups representing senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs) have hailed House...

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...

Romualdez thanks gov’t agencies for implementing enhanced discounts for seniors, PWDs

Speaker Martin Romualdez thanked the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Department of Energy (DOE) for immediately putting into...

‘Priority citizens’ to get bonus 5% discount on basic goods

“Priority citizens” are poised to enjoy their mandated perks starting Monday, as the revised joint administrative order signed by three government agencies starts the...

Panel OKs 3 bills for seniors, PWD benefits

A joint panel in the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed three bills expanding benefits of senior citizens and persons with disability. The joint committees...

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...

Lawmakers vow to hasten P500 discount for seniors

Updated on February 25 // 11: 33 PM House Speaker Martin Romualdez moved to fast-track the P500 discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in...
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