TODAY we examine Filipino senior citizens' benefits granted under existing laws and regulations.
TODAY we examine Filipino senior citizens' benefits granted under existing laws and regulations.Republic Act 9994, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, grants Filipinos ages 60 years and above the following benefits and privileges:Entitlement to priority in queues: The law requires the creation of express lanes in establishments, or for senior citizens to be given priority in queues to prevent them from waiting for extended periods.
Other benefitsOther benefits include: exemptions from training fees for socioeconomic programs, free medical and dental services in all government hospitals and clinics, including diagnostics and laboratory tests, free vaccinations against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for indigent senior citizens, a monthly stipend in the amount of P1,000 and death benefit assistance of at least P2,000 to the nearest surviving relative of a deceased senior citizen.
The Benefits Privileges Of Senior Citizens
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