ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the release of P2.3 billion for the social pension of indigent senior citizens in Western Visayas is almost complete. INDIGENT senior citizens receive social pension in Western Visayas. (DSWD-6) Gretchen Taleon,...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Senior citizens or the elderly enjoy many benefits under existing laws. But what about "junior citizens?" Recognizing the needs of the younger sector, Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte...
TACLOBAN CITY – A senior citizen was killed and his companion was wounded in a shooting incident in San Isidro, Leyte, on Tuesday, October 17. The fatality was identified as Jerry Salidaga, 64, of San Isidro. Police said Salidaga was driving his motorcycle with Sergio Aribado, 60, a teacher,...
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...
This week is officially “Elderly Filipino Week,” a celebration backed up by two legislative acts: first, Republic Act (RA) 11350, also known as the “National Commission of Senior Citizen Act,” which mandates the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to “ensure the full...
BACOLOD CITY – An elderly Japanese died in a fire that hit his house in Purok Lumboy, Barangay Tabugon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, October 3. The victim was identified as 80-year-old Gaiji Fukuda. A JAPANESE national was killed in a fire in Barangay Tabugon, Kabankalan City,...
BACOLOD CITY – An 89-year-old woman died after she was hit by a motorcycle while crossing a street in Barangay San Jose, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Saturday, September 30. Police identified the victim as Francisca Ortega of Barangay San Jose. Police Senior Master Sgt. Aldrin Alindao,...
The country’s octogenarians and nonagenarians can now look forward to receiving cash gifts from the government as the bill expanding the coverage of the “Centenarians Act of 2016” has successfully hurdled the Senate’s third and final reading. Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has decided to conduct its own investigations on what it called as "horrific crimes" committed against senior citizens, a person with disability (PWD), and two minors over the past few weeks. Citing reports, the CHR said the first incident happened in Manila...
We work hard all our life and dream of enjoying the fruits of our labor after retirement. We can’t wait to have all the time in the world to relax, spend quality time with family, do things we weren’t able to do when we were too busy building our careers and businesses, raising children, and...
BACOLOD CITY – A elderly man was found dead in Hacienda Otilla, Barangay Efegenio, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Friday, September 15. Police Major Wilfredo Benoman Jr., deputy chief of the Talisay City Police Station, said the unidentified victim suffered a head injury but they could...
BACOLOD CITY – A senior citizen was struck and killed by an e-trike on Circumferential Road, Barangay Montevista here on Thursday, September 7. Police Capt. Francis Depasucat, head of Police Station 4, identified the victim as Noli Chan, 72, of Barangay Villamonte, this city. Depasucat said...
