The chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means said on Wednesday that the lower chamber is now working to provide a comprehensive approach, including exploration of a separate insurance fund under PhilHealth, to address the challenges faced by senior citizens, particularly in accessing health care. In a recent…
The House Committee on Ways and Means, House Committee on Senior Citizens, and Special Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday directed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to increase the senior citizen’s discount on basic goods from P65 per week to P125…