6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (345+ words) LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines " The Batangas City government recently honored six centenarian residents by granting them P150, 000 in cash incentives and plaques of recognition signed by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In a Facebook post on Monday, the Batangas City Public Information Office…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (273+ words) MANILA, Philippines" Around 120, 000 senior citizens in Taguig City will receive free flu vaccines in all 38 barangays starting Monday. "This is the first city-wide, fully implemented, and fully funded by the local government to vaccinate our senior citizens against the flu,…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (450+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Amid rising inflation, Senator Loren Legarda urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department of Finance (DOF), and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to immediately review the VAT treatment of electricity bill components that may be unfairly increasing costs....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (252+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Election lawyer Romeo Macalintal has honored members of the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) for their role in helping the marginalized sectors through their legal profession." Macalintal made this acknowledgement as he served as a guest lecturer on the…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (412+ words) TACLOBAN CITY- The municipal government of Matag-ob, Leyte has approved a new ordinance aimed at expanding employment opportunities for senior citizens, allowing older residents to remain active in the workforce and participate in community development. The Sangguniang Bayan of Matag-ob…...