SAN ANDRES, Quezon – A senior citizen was gunned down in Sitio Janza, Barangay Camflora, this town, on Saturday, June 29. Police identified the victim as Henry Ariñola, 68. Investigation said the victim was resting in a hammock and talking to his daughter Alma through video call at...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Senior Citizen Party-list Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" Ordanes has reiterated his backing for the advanced renewal of the franchise of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), which he says would guarantee elderly Filipinos' quality of...
Jollibee logo (Facebook) Senior Citizen Party-list Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" Ordanes is worried that the reported data breach within Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) could lead to the victimization of elderly Filipinos in online scams. "The Senior Citizen...
Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes (Facebook) Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" Ordanes has echoed the call of National Commissioners of Senior Citizens (NCSC) officials for the removal of Chairman Franklin Quijano from the body....
President Marcos has signed into law measures establishing senior high and elementary schools in Bacoor City, Cavite. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos approved the two new laws—Republic Act Nos. 12007 and 12008—on June 13, 2024. Republic Act No....
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) Insisting that the elderly shouldn't be left behind, Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar recently led the conduct of a medical mission for some 200 senior citizens from...
The deadline for submitting applications for the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHSVP) ends on Tuesday, June 4, as announced by the Department of Education (DepEd). (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) In a Facebook post, DepEd reminded applicants of the deadline. “Ang late at duplicate applications ay...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has sought the release of 85-year-old Gerardo "Gerry" Dela Pena who, it said, had served almost 12 years in jail since his arrest on March 21, 2013. Published reports stated that Dela Pena was convicted of murder in 2014 for shooting his nephew. He was...
The Design Center of the Philippines (DCP), an agency under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), spent P1.9 million of the budget allocated for senior citizens and persons with disability (SCPDs) for other plans and programs in 2023, the Commission on Audit (COA) said. In its 2023 annual...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has given final approval to two bills that are expected to provide a huge economic boon to the country’s senior citizens and persons with disabilities...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has unanimously passed on third and final reading a measure granting universal social pension worth no less than P500 to senior citizens. Approved in plenary session Tuesday night, May 21 on...
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian (Sen. Gatchalian's Office) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) training and certification of senior high school teachers under the...