DA to launch Rice for All program this July

IN LINE with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch its "sustainable” Rice for All program this July to provide the general public with cheaper rice.

Tax breaks for stores offering bigger goods discounts to seniors eyed

A LAWMAKER on Tuesday appealed to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to consider granting tax credits to supermarkets and other retail outlets required to give price cuts in conjunction with the implementation of the higher monthly discounts on essential grocery items purchased by senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Solon calls for inter-agency memo on discounts for seniors, PWDs

A PARTY-LIST lawmaker on Thursday emphasized the need for the crafting of an inter-agency memorandum circular to improve the implementation of the laws granting discounts and benefits to senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents.

4.6K Manila residents get jobs via public employment office

CLOSE TO 4,600 Manila residents, including senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs), were provided employment through the city public employment service office (PESO).

DSWD's cash-for-work program benefits 207K PWDs nationwide

THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already provided cash assistance amounting to more than PHP830 million to 207,152 persons with disabilities (PWDS) in 150 different municipalities across the country, an official report of the agency said.