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Age-based discrimination resulting in unemployment, inadequate social security, and restricted access to healthcare are some of the most pressing problems currently faced by the country's senior citizens that need to be addressed by the government, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. These...

Senior citizens above the age of 60, single mothers, and persons with disabilities can soon enjoy a 20 percent discount on basic goods and services with the support of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Trade and Industry, as well as the Department of Energy. The three government...

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the five-year Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2023-2028) that will enhance and protect the rights and privileges of the country's elderly citizens. PPASC was launched by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) last...

The National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) still needs to fill up 165 positions in order to carry out its mandate properly, the Commission on Audit (COA) has said. Only 43 or 19 percent out of 224 positions in the National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) have been filled up since its...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public Friday, July 9, against some groups promising to grant assistance to individuals in crisis situations. (DSWD Facebook page) The DSWD cautioned the public against transacting with private organisations, particularly with the...