In quezon city, senior citi zens who reached the age of 100. The booklet is distributed by the office of the senior citizens affairs osca located in every city and town nationwide. Do you have a family member who turned 60 years old. That booklet she will use everytime she purchases medicines.
The national cinema association of the philippines has agreed to grant senior citizens in quezon city free admission to two film screenings in all ncap theaters in the city during mondays and. To be recognized as a senior citizen in makati city, one has to be a voter first and foremost, and registered at the commission on elections office. A senior citizens id is a white card that entitles the bearer to a 20percent discount on purchases of medicine, meals in restaurants, and others. Nangunguna trabaho 10 senior citizen ngayon sa philippines.
Jul 19, 2015 after senior citizens, pwds get free entry to qc mall cinemas. Qualified senior citizens in quezon city may avail of this benefit by presenting his or her senior citizen id issued by the quezon city office to the senior citizens affairs upon admission at a city owned hospital. How to get senior citizens identification card id in. The municipalcity federations of senior citizens shall assist osca in the foregoing functions. Approved template of dtis purchase booklet for senior citizens. According to the 2010 census, senior citizens or those aged 60 years old and over. Requirements and limitations of medicines discount for. The first week of october is elderly filipino week. The new senior citizen purchase booklet is a real bundle of joy. In quezon city, seniors are free to see all the movies available in the local cinemas. Elderly filipinos aged 60 and above are entitled to a 20% senior citizen discount and exempted from the valueadded tax vat on applicable goods and services for their exclusive use. Free parking in quezon city malls and exemption from number coding scheme in makati.
Two months ago, i read in the news that two 2 restaurant establishments were sued for violation of republic act 9994, also known as the expanded senior citizens act of 2010, because they denied giving the complainant 20% senior citizen discount and vat exemption. Senior citizen id requirements, process and benefits. Mar 30, 2019 once they are up, the person in charge will just get all the requirements, check them and start processing their senior citizen id. Qc council seeks tax discounts for senior citizens, solo. Thus, senior citizens in quezon city can avail of the following benefits. Nov 29, 2010 the national cinema association of the philippines has agreed to grant senior citizens in quezon city free admission to two film screenings in all ncap theaters in the city during mondays and. After this, they will give you the booklets for discounts and explain how to use them. Senior citizen office quezon city philippines southern tagalog niogan quezon city world philippines southern tagalog niogan world. Jun 29, 2017 along with the services availed, the professional fee of the doctor must be 100% waived when availed by a senior citizen. Senior citizen benefits and person with disability privileges. Seniors travel to the philippines senior citizen travel. Aside from that, qc is the only city that gives extra senior citizen benefits to those aged 100 and above in addition to the mandatory php 100,000 centenarian gift. Free movies for senior citizens in proposed city ordinance. How to get senior citizens identification card id in cebu.
P5,000 medical benefit for senior citizens in quezon city. They will stick the 1 x 1 id photos to the senior citizen booklet, their data book, and on the senior citizen id. For instance, senior citizens residing in quezon city can watch movies for free in malls in quezon city like trinoma. To be eligible for a senior citizen s id card, an applicant must be. New senior citizen purchase booklet issuances dilg. The primary service osca renders to the public is the issuance of national uniform senior citizens identification id cards to legitimate senior citizens of quezon city. Qualified senior citizens in quezon city may avail of this benefit by presenting his or her senior citizen id issued by the quezon city office to the senior citizens affairs upon admission at a cityowned hospital. In quezon city, contrary to the address you can find online and when you book a ride on grab, the osca is located now in a different location near the quezon city hall of justice building. Hence the city government has allocated 1 percent of the general fund of the city budget to provide financial support for projects that are beneficial to senior citizens. To qualify for this privilege, you need to be from the same city where the mall is located.
It has been read 732 times and generated 9 comments. A senior citizen who cannot personally purchase basic necessities and prime commodities may designate a representative to transact on his or her behalf. Plus, that senior citizen card guarantees discounts on the popcorn and drinks. Sep 23, 2015 to be recognized as a senior citizen in makati city, one has to be a voter first and foremost, and registered at the commission on elections office. Although fewer in pages, it could last for over a year of proper use with more personal items on line for consumption and enjoyment by senior citizens, such as. Senior citizen benefits in quezon city, manila, makati and. Office of the the senior citizens affairs osca city of. After senior citizens, pwds get free entry to qc mall cinemas. Bagong senior citizen mga trabahong idinadagdag araw araw.
The senior citizen cannot avail of double discounts. Senior citizen benefits in quezon city, manila, makati and other cities. Did you know that filipino senior citizens who reach 100 years old receive a one time php 100,000 cash gift. These privileges apply to both cash and credit card payments. To act or coordinate with concerned individual, establishment, institution or agency in investigating fraudulent practices and abuses of the discount and privileges exclusively granted to senior citizens. Office of the senior citizens affairs osca quezon city government. Realignment and augmentation of sk budget to provide funds for programs, projects and activities. Department of the interior and local government dilgnapolcom center,edsa,corner quezon avenue, west triangle, quezon city. Department of the interior and local government dilgnapolcom center,edsa,corner quezon avenue, west triangle, quezon city, philippines 1104. Approved template of dtis purchase booklet for senior.
Office of the senior citizens affairs osca quezon city. Do establishments have the right to refuse to give sc discount on senior citizensbearing a card issued in a different municipality. An authorization letter signed by the senior citizen who heshe represents. Home to 375,000 registered senior citizens, quezon city is a great place for elders to live in. Osca id and oscaissued purchase booklet of the senior citizen. Aug 11, 2015 senior citizens in cebu might soon be able to enjoy their retirement years even more. Fulfilling its promise to mitigate the impact of the proposed adjustment of real property tax in the city, the quezon city council has filed two separate legislations granting tax discounts of up to 10 percent to senior citizens and solo parents who are legitimate property owners.
My husband and i are both senior citizens, who live and with senior citizen ids issued at marikina. Medicalrelated privileges 20% discount shall apply to the purchase of medicine and drug, essential medical supplies, accessories and equipment. Now in full effect, the expanded senior citizen act of 2010 not only gives more benefits and coverage but it also brought in a newlook purchase booklet and i. How to compute for senior citizen discount in the philippines. Maaari nang manuod ng libreng sine ang mga senior citizens at persons with disabilities ng antipolo tuwing lunes sa sm city masinag. Senior citizen office is a senior citizen center located in quezon city. Draft mc re reminders on the approval of subdivision development plan april 15, 2020. To be eligible for a senior citizens id card, an applicant must be. After senior citizens, pwds get free entry to qc mall. The barangay office will let her fill up an application for senior citizen form. Cebu city councilor richard osmena is proposing an ordinance that would allow senior citizens to watch movies for free. Jul 30, 2011 the iloilo city government in partnership with sm city iloilo launched the libre pasine, a project that will give the elderly free access to movies. Senior citizens in quezon city are entitled to watch a total of 240 movies for free anytime this year. Aside from the id they will also be issued a movie pass booklet that they will present before watching a movie.
Office of senior citizens affair osca the senior citizen is a valuable sector of the city. Benefits of senior citizen in the philippines, how to apply. Deals with receiving of communications from other offices, issuing of national uniform id for senior citizens as well as the purchase slip booklet for medicine. Local government dilgnapolcom center,edsa,corner quezon avenue, west triangle, quezon city. The article was created on 21 june 2014 and updated on 21 june 2014.
A valid governmentissued id card of the representative. Malabon to build concepcion market via ppp replacement of lost senior citizens i. How to get senior citizens identification card id in cebu was written by admin under the cebu services category. As for the rest of us, well just have to wait when we reach the big 6oh 60 to enjoy all that. Senior citizens in the philippines are entitled to certain privileges however it is important to acquire senior citizen id. Any citizen of the philippines at least sixty 60 years and residing at least six 6 month in the city of imus must present to the osca a photocopy of hisher birth certificate or any identification whether postal id, sss id, gsis id, voters id, passport or even drivers license where their birth date is indicated. To avail of this free offer however, senior citizens must get their valid senior citizens id from the office of senior citizens affairs osca of the city government. Senior citizens of quezon city and their benefits quezon city is home to more than 300,000 elderly and senior citizens. Quezon city seniors granted free admission to cinemas. Application forms are available at your local municipals office of senior citizens affair osca. This is because they have more benefits than the average senior citizen. Jun 21, 2014 how to get senior citizen s identification card id in cebu was written by admin under the cebu services category. She was vice mayor of quezon city for the past 9 years, presiding over a city council, which has been regarded as the most outstanding in the philippines, in accordance with the exemplary standards of the local legislative awards of the department of interior and local government dilg. Having a discount when it comes to buying medicines is a great help for our senior citizen.
The expanded senior citizens act of 2010 republic act 9994 defines the privileges all senior citizens are entitled to. When in quezon city, you dont need to pay any parking fee in your first three hours in the mall. The municipal city federations of senior citizens shall assist osca in the foregoing functions. Josefina joy belmonte is the newly elected mayor of quezon city. A senior citizen must present his or her id in order to avail benefits. The local government of marikina has different programs to address the needs of the elderly, to encourage them to continue to live healthy and productive lives so they can share their.
Seniors in makati and quezon city for example get to. Please share this with the senior citizens in your household or those who may not be aware of these benefits so that they can also take advantage and avail of the privileges that they are entitled to. Categories family first tags 20% discount, 60 years old, city of manila, filipino senior citizen, free entrance at cinema houses, happy at 60, how to apply for a senior citizen card, life starts at 60, my mother, senior citizen application requirements, senior citizen benefits, senior citizen card, senior citizen id, senior citizen perks. Requirements and application for senior citizen id. Movie theater owners have suggestions for new ordinance.
Approved template of dtis purchase booklet for senior citizens december 28, 2005. These are the benefits if you avail the senior citizens id. I also take him to our local supermarket because he gets a 5% discount on some essential grocery items. Depending on which city you are registered in, the local government gives additional perks on top of what is stated. Senior citizens work in quezon city april 2020 indeed. When we went to cubao sm, the parking collector refused to accept our id for the exemption of parking fees claiming that only senior citizens who resides in quezon city has the privelege to claim such. Aug 27, 2017 how to avail of the p5,000 medical benefit. For those applying in quezon city here is a form you can download and fill up to be submitted to osca. We all know how useful of having a senior citizen discount especially here in the philippines wherein our community is short handle. The barangay office will process the senior citizen id in a matter of days. Call it gumbo the citys cultural gumbo of malay, spanish, american, chinese and arabic influences is heady and. For purposes of this act, these terms are defined as follows. Complete list of senior citizen benefits and privileges. Hence the city government has allocated 1 percent of the general fund of the city budget.
Senior citizens in the philippines are entitled to certain privileges but must present his or her senior citizen id in order to avail these benefits. Here are facts you probably didnt know about senior citizen discount and benefits in. New senior citizen purchase booklet december 28, 2007. If there is an ongoing promo of a product or service that the senior citizen wants to purchase, he or she has the option to avail of the establishments offered discount or the 20% discount for senior citizens. Senior citizen benefits and person with disability.
Senior citizen discount and benefits in the philippines. When she gets her senior citizen card, a seniro citizen booklet goes with it. The expanded senior citizen act 2010 covers only resident philippine citizens. A sample of the yellow admission booklet which the elderly will use for the free movie admission was posted on the official facebook page of the city government. Manila, philippines the national cinema association of the philippines has agreed to grant senior citizens in quezon city free admission to two film screenings in all ncap theaters in the city. The local government of marikina has different programs to address the needs of the elderly, to encourage them to continue to live healthy and productive lives so they can share their wealth of experience in the task of city building.
Call it gumbo the citys cultural gumbo of malay, spanish, american, chinese and arabic influences is heady and rich, and often takes first timers by surprise. The local government provides financial support to projects that are beneficial to senior residents. Your prompt reply to this communication will surely be appreciated as i will disseminate the same to all senior citizens of our community through our senior citizens association. How to apply for a philippine senior citizen id alexbamin3d. Senior citizens that live in quezon city are fortunate. Senior citizen discount and benefits in the philippines moneymax. The expanded senior citizens act of 2010 republic act 9994 1 defines the privileges all senior citizens are entitled to.
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