Mayor John Dalipe emphasized the directive to the City Social Welfare and Development Office to strictly monitor the implementation of discounts and privileges granted to senior citizens under the law, specifically the 20% discount and VAT exemption during purchase of medical supplies, as well as transportation fares and purchases in restaurants and other recreational facilities including movie houses, as well as funeral parlors.
The National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) with the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FSCAP) prepared the activities for the senior citizens including the celebration of the Holy Mass, tree planting activity, medical mission and closing program showcasing talents of the senior citizens. Hence, other local and national government agencies are also encourage to join and support the celebration by putting up banners in their offices.
Region 9 FSCAP President Madalena Marcos also shared that some of the priority needs of the sector are medicines, personal necessities and livelihood program. The celebration aims to encourage LGU and citizens to give value to the welfare of elderly Filipinos. “Let us take care of them, because you will only have one lolo and lola or parents in this lifetime,” Marcos said. (RVC/MLE/PIA9-Zamboanga City)
