Sino-sino Ang Puwedeng Gumamit Ng Courtesy Lane Ng DFA?

Noong kasagsagan ng COVID-19 pandemic, pansamantalang isinara ng DFA ang kanilang mga tanggapan para sa kaligtasan ng mga passport applicants at mga empleyado ng DFA. Nang magbukas silang muli, strictly by appointment ang kanilang patakaran para sa mga maga-apply at magre-renew ng kanilang passports. Hindi muna pinayagan ang walk-in at pag-gamit ng Courtesy Lane para

PhilHealth For The Senior Citizen: All You Need To Know

Is PhilHealth free for senior citizens in the Philippines? What if the senior citizen is still employed or is self-employed, will he/she be exempted from paying the monthly PhilHealth contributions? How does a senior citizen claim his PhilHealth benefits? Read this. Senior Citizens in the Philippines are automatically covered by PhilHealth and may avail of

Higher Social Pension For Indigent Senior Citizens, Approved!

From Php 500 to Php 1,000. Indigent Senior Citizens will now receive Php 1,000 monthly pension allowance from the government after the bill seeking higher social pension for indigent elderly lapsed into law. Who are qualified and how are they qualified? The social pension is for elderly beneficiaries selected from the National Household Targeting System

The SSS Annual Confirmation Of Pensioners Program (ACOP) Resumes This Month

Are you an SSS pensioner or a beneficiary of a deceased SSS pensioner? The ACOP (Annual Confirmation Of Pensioners Program) resumes this month (October 2021) after being put on hold last year. The suspension of the ACOP was extended several times due to the changing quarantine restrictions. Last month, the SSS announced the resumption of

Who May Use the DFA’s Passport Courtesy Lanes?

Securing an appointment with the DFA to apply for a passport or have your old one renewed has proven to be quite a challenge for most.  Good thing the DFA has made courtesy lanes available for certain types of applicants. Here is the list of requirements in order to be eligible for the DFA’s courtesy

The Senior Citizen Philhealth Membership Explained

My mom is a senior citizen enjoying all perks and privileges offered by our government to citizens her age.  She gets to beat long lines at grocery stores and rest rooms, watches movies for free at the mall at least once a week, and gets discounts when dining out. As her designated carer, my major

Important Guidelines when Applying or Renewing your Passport

Whether you are applying for a passport for the first time or are about to have your old one renewed, you need to be guided by the following reminders from the DFA.  A lot of applicants fail to check these fine prints in the DFA website and end up losing their slot simply because they

Senior Citizen Discount on Medicines: Requirements and Limitations

As a Senior Citizen, you can either buy your medicines personally or have someone else run the errand for you.  To be sure you are given your rightful discounts and privileges when purchasing your medicines, take note of the following reminders and requirements: To avail of the 20% discount on medicines: Present your Senior Citizen’s