Meralco ready to address power issues over holidays
BW FILE PHOTOPOWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said on Monday that it is ready to respond to any possible electricity service concern that may arise during the holiday break.“Meralco crews and personnel will remain on standby 24/7 even on
Seniors may now avail medical discounts without booklets
JCOMP-FREEPIKHEALTH SECRETARY Teodoro J. Herbosa on Monday signed an administrative order (AO) removing the purchase booklet requirement for senior citizens’ medical discount. The order is in line with the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, the Department of Health (DoH)
Benefits for seniors in jail pushed
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANA CONGRESSMAN on Monday urged government agencies to ensure that elderly prisoners still receive senior citizens’ benefits despite being incarcerated.“Our laws on senior citizens’ welfare do not distinguish nor discriminate against elderly PDLs (Persons Deprived of Liberty). But
CHR flags rise of fake PWD IDs
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Monday raised the alarm over the reported spread of counterfeit identification (ID) cards meant for persons with disabilities (PWDs), calling it a serious affront to their dignity and rights.In a statement, CHR said
145 workers hired at Aboitiz
ABOITIZ CONSTRUCTION, Inc., the construction arm of the Aboitiz group, said it hired 145 candidates in its nationwide Recruitment One-Stop-Shop (ROSS) this year, it said on Monday.“Many of the successful candidates are now deployed in Aboitiz Construction’s project sites in