Rappler's latest stories on senior citizens in the philippines
‘Protection, not restriction’: Group asks gov’t for clear guidelines for senior citizens
The group Seniors sa Panahon ng COVID says the current policy is 'open to misinterpretation and confusion'
CHR to DOTr: Lift 'discriminatory' train ban on senior citizens
The Commission on Human Rights reminds government agencies to consider the situations of people when implementing policies
A doctor's advice for older persons in the time of the coronavirus
'Share your wisdom and good counsel. You have much to contribute during this crisis.'
Meet Jollibee's senior and differently-abled service crew
You may find them working at company-owned branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Burger King, and Red Ribbon in Manila and Pasay
Devotion ‘to the last breath’: Senior citizens brave Traslacion 2020
They tell Rappler they will join the annual procession as long as they have the strength for it, until their last breath
Manila seniors get P800 yearly birthday gift under new ordinance
When the gift is given in kind, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno says they will hand senior citizens birthday cakes. Sounds familiar? It's because Moreno got the idea from the Binays of Makati.
Isko Moreno, fast food chains sign pact to employ seniors, PWDs
Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich commit to employ 2 senior citizens and one person with disability for each of their branches in Manila
Makati residents 90-99 years old to get P10,000 cash gift yearly
To be qualified for this benefit, the senior citizens will also have to be Blu Card holders for at least 5 years
New law creates National Commission of Senior Citizens
All the members of the new commission must be at least 60 years old at the time of their appointment
Do PWDs, senior citizens have access to special polling places?
Some PWDs and senior citizens are still denied of their right to vote in designated special polling places
IN PHOTOS: Senior citizens, PWDs vote in accessible polling places
Emergency Accessible Polling Place makes the voting process more accessible and easier for PWDs, senior citizens, and heavily pregnant women
How elections are made accessible to PWDs and senior citizens
The law may be in place, but much more should be done to make elections accessible to all
[OPINION] Inclusive elections in May 2019? Let's manage expectations
'Government response to access issues must be holistic and decisive; Otherwise the same issues will keep resurfacing every 3 years'
QC establishments to provide courtesy seats for PWDs, pregnant women, seniors
Private establishments that fail to implement the new policy will face fines and business permit suspension or revocation
Senate approves bill creating National Commission of Senior Citizens
Under Senate Bill No. 2159, the commission is mandated to promote and protect the rights of the elderly
Makati City spends P30M as of September this year for free movies of seniors, PWDs
All in all, Makati earmarks P40 million in 2018 for free movie tickets
COSE honors outstanding seniors at the 28th Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards
PRESS RELEASE: The 10 awardees for 2018 have contributed to causes on environment conservation, human rights, cultural preservation, urban poor housing, education, HIV/AIDS, and the elderly
HOAX: P6,000 'monthly' pension for senior citizens
The Social Welfare Department has been providing a pension worth P500 a month – not P6,000 a month – to indigent senior citizens for years
SC stops party list disqualifications
UPDATED SC issues a status quo ante order against a Comelec resolution disqualifying Senior Citizens Abang Lingkod from the May 13 elections
SC stops party-list proclamations
UPDATE The temporary restraining order won t affect the party list groups already proclaimed says Comelec chair
Party list: Senior Citizens disqualified but winning
Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr says groups in the same situation should file a manifestation with the Supreme Court to be proclaimed
