My Blunt Existence

The rhythm of my hand goes well with the drops of ink and with words floating in my brain. I do not have highfalutin words to speak of, instead, the way of my emotions and the labyrinth that my soul’s going through are the ones obliging me to put the significance of other’s life into scriptures.

Seven Money Saving Motivation

No one says no to a bulkier bank account, so say a big “hello!” to our list of money saving motivations. In the current economic climate many of us are feeling the pinch, so here are seven handy ways to boost your bank account:

Effect of Growing Population

I'm not an economist, so my knowledge on the effects of high population growth on economic development is solely based from the research I have done, and it clearly oppose the government's stand.

World Peace. Anyone?

Generally war is the result of a national entity wishing to improve the standard of living for its people. A major second cause is when a nation perceives a possible reduction in a current standard of living and fights to protect what it already has.

On My Way Back

They say, the only permanent thing in life is change. I have learned to cope with the changes. I have realize that I have to change in these changing times. But change does not mean that I have to change what I do or drop what I have. Change don't make me give-up my dreams. I just need to change my way. Can I be the best? Can I be a winner?

Showing posts with label R.A. 9995. Show all posts
Showing posts with label R.A. 9995. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Know the Law: On the Need to Disseminate Republic Act 9994

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  , ,  
Booklets for distribution, Right and Privileges of Senior Citizens (R.A. 9994)

      Many senior citizens were overjoyed when the bill now known as Republic Act 9994 was signed into law in 2010. What they did not foresee was that it would not be strictly implemented. Some establishments declined to honor the 20% discount and Vat exemption, which was one of the salient features of the law. Some Local Government Units (LGUs) do not provide Philhealth coverage or burial assistance to indigent senior citizens, some still do not follow the honorarium allotted to OSCA Heads in cities, first and second class municipalities. Even the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) does not follow the letter of the law and fails to provide the monthly social pension of P500 to all indigent senior citizens – regardless of age. The agency set a priority for those 75 years and above.

      Rep. Arquiza believes that the best way for R.A. 9994 to properly benefit senior citizens is to effectively disseminate information about it. Since 2010, Rep. Arquiza has gone around the Philippines to make senior citizens aware of their rights as mandated by R.A. 9994. In this endeavor, he traveled to as many as 150 municipalities nationwide from the CAR region to Region 13 (Butuan). He also initiated a Regional Forum and Assessment of R.A. 9994 all over the Philippines: first in Baguio City in CAR; second in Calasiao in Region I; 3rd in Tuguegarao City, Region II; for the fourth time in Pampanga, Region III. Other summits were held in Laguna, Region IV-A; in Palawan, Region IV-B; in Legazpi City, Bicol region; in Iloilo City, Region VI; in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Region VII; in Cagayan de Oro City, Region X; in Davao City, Region XI; and Butuan City, Region XIII. Each of the said forums was attended by almost all senior citizen representatives from the area.


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