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Philippines: Benefits for senior citizens


Benefits for senior citizens


* TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT AND VAT EXEMPTION

-Medical-related privileges
-Domestic transportation privileges
-Hotels, restaurants, recreational centers, and places of leisure, and funeral services
-Recreations centers
-Admission fees privilege
-Funeral and burial services


* OTHER PRIVILEGES
-Income tax exemption
-Exemption from training fees
-Free medical and dental services in government facilities
-Free vaccinations for indigent senior citizens
-Educational privileges
-Benefits and privileges for retirees
-Privileges on granting special discounts in special programs
-Express lanes privileges




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Senior citizens are entitled to a minimum of 5% discount to their water and electricity bills


* Benefits: Utility discounts


The grant of a minimum of five percent (5%) discount relative to the monthly utilization of water and electricity by households with senior citizens;

Provided, That the individual meters for the foregoing utilities are registered in the name of the senior citizen residing therein: provided, further, that the monthly consumption does not exceed one hundred kilowatt hours (100 kWh) of electricity and thirty cubic meters (30 m’) of water:

Provided, furthermore, that the privilege is granted per household regardless of the number of senior citizens residing therein.

To avail of the discount under this Section, the senior citizen shall:

Apply for the discount personally or thru a representative. There shall be annual renewal of application to the utility provider.
Submit requirements:
a. Proof of age and citizenship
b. Proof of billing. Meter registration should be in the name of the senior citizen for a period of one year
c. Proof of residence



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