Jeepney Driver Earns Praise From Netizens for Giving Free Rides to Senior Citizens & PWDs A jeepney driver earns praise and admiration online for giving free rides to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Jeepney drivers are an iconic part of Filipino culture, particularly in urban areas like Manila. They operate these colorful and often … Read more
New Modus Operandi Called ‘Glue Ladies’ Targets Senior Citizens at ATMs A new modus operandi called “Glue Ladies” targets senior citizens who use automated teller machines (ATMs). The suspects were using deceptive tactic that involves the use of glue to steal cash from unsuspecting elderly victims at ATMs. The criminal approaches a senior citizen using … Read more
Lady Netizen Goes Viral for Sharing Hilarious Encounter w/ Senior Citizens at Starbucks A netizen has shared her hilarious encounter with a group of senior citizens who mistook her matcha latte for pandan. Facebook user Paris Sua posted a photo of the matcha latte she had ordered from Starbucks, along with her amusing interaction with … Read more
2 Senior Citizens in Pangasinan Went Viral for Taking Shelter of Over 60 Fur Babies Two senior citizens from Pangasinan goes viral and touched the hearts of netizens as they care for over 60 dogs. The home of senior partners Azadi Oblongata, 67, and Sony Costiniano, 72, from Pangasinan, is filled with an abundance of … Read more
Senator Bong Revilla Files Bill Seeking to Lower Age of Senior Citizens Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr filed a bill that seeks to lower the age of individuals considered senior citizens. A bill introduced by Senator Bong Revilla aims to lower the eligibility age for elderly citizens from 60 to 56. Revilla’s Senate Bill No. … Read more
Businessman Got Scammed by Scammers in Marcos Gold Investment A businessman in Mindanao allegedly loses a huge sum of money after being duped by people who promise to give him “Marcos Gold”. According to the article, the unnamed businessman gave a group of investment fraudsters more than P5 million. The organization allegedly held more than … Read more
Lawmaker Files House Bill Proposing 20% Discount for Senior Citizens Who Commit Traffic Violation Sta. Rosa City Rep proposed a 20% discount for senior citizens who will commit a traffic violation in Metro Manila. Nowadays, the Philippine government and traffic authorities are implementing stricter rules and regulations to reduce the increasing rate of accidents in … Read more
House Committee OKs House Bill Seeking to Exempt Employed Senior Citizens From Paying Income Tax The House Committee has finally approved the bill seeking to exempt the senior citizens from paying income taxes. Senior citizens or individuals aging 60 years old and above usually files retirement to enjoy the remaining years of their lives with … Read more
2 Senior Citizens in Makati City Gunned Down While Inside Their Van The couple, both senior citizens, were gunned down inside a white van in Bel Air, Makati City, on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Inquirer, the victim couple was Bonifacio de Vera and Remegia De Vera, who were both riding in a Toyota Hi-Ace … Read more
DSWD Urged by House Panel To Release Social Pension of Senior Citizens Every 3 Months Instead of 6 Months The House of Representatives Committee is urging DSWD to release the social pension of senior citizens every three months. On Thursday (March 4, 2021), the panel adopted House Resolution No. 1047 filed by Deputy Speaker Rufus … Read more