Public urged not to bring children, seniors when viewing Mayor Labella’s remains

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Those who want to pay their last respects to Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella at the Cebu City Hall are asked not to bring children and senior citizens. This was the appeal of…

Aid for vaccinated seniors in Mandaue mulled

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/05/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Vaccinated senior citizens in Mandaue City may receive additional aid from the city government. Subangdaku Barangay Captain Ernie Manatad, who is also the president of the Association of Barangay Councils and chairman of…

DOH approves COVID-19 booster shots for health workers, seniors

Kathleen de Villa 10/24/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has approved a recommendation by the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) to give booster shots and additional jabs against COVID-19 for priority groups, provided there is sufficient vaccine supply…

Low turnout of senior citizens in Lapu-Lapu vaccination drive noted

Futch Anthony Inso 10/24/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines —The Lapu-Lapu City government has continued to record a low turnout in their vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for senior citizens. This was confirmed by Dr. Agnes Realiza, head of the…

Cebu City Jail seniors, detainees with comorbidities first in line to get vaccine jabs

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior citizens, detainees with comorbidities, and immuno-compromised persons deprived of liberty (PDL) will be the first ones to be vaccinated at the Cebu City Male Dormitory this month. However, Jail Superintendent Jose Abueva…

Bag-ong Mandaue offers new vision, hope for Mandauehanons

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/05/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Candidates from Bag-ong Mandaue, the city’s newest political contender have filed their certificates of candidacy on Tuesday afternoon, October 5, 2021. Bag-ong Mandaue is led by mayoral aspirant and former city councilor Atty.…

Distribution of seniors financial aid in Cebu City starts today

Dyrecka Letigio 09/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior citizens in Cebu City can start to expect personnel from the City Hall to visit their homes for the third tranche of distribution of the financial assistance. Jeffrey Ocampo, head of the…

House panel OKs bill granting income tax exemption to senior citizens

Neil Arwin Mercado 09/21/2021

MANILA, Philippines — A committee in the House of Representatives approved on Tuesday a bill seeking to exempt senior citizens from income taxes. During its online meeting, the House Committee on Senior Citizens approved House Bill No. 8832…

Mandaue to release in December P4K aid of seniors through ATMs

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/20/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City government will be giving this December the financial assistance for senior citizens through their ATM cards. City Councilor Cesar Cabahug Jr., chairman of the commitee on Senior Citizens Affairs, said…

Distribution of P3K cash aid for senior citizens in Cebu City starts on Sept. 25

Dyrecka Letigio 09/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior citizens in Cebu City can expect their third tranche of the financial assistance starting Sept. 25, 2021. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella released Executive Order No. 144 detailing the guidelines for another…

Gullas: Walk-ins are welcome at Talisay City’s vaccination sites

Doris C. Bongcac 08/25/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Walk-ins will now be allowed at the different vaccination sites in Talisay City. But, those who were already given their vaccination schedules will still be prioritized, says Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas. “Before we…

Gullas: Walk-ins for seniors, PWDs, persons with comorbidity allowed at Talisay vax sites

Doris C. Bongcac 08/21/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Talisay City government is implementing a “Vax 1 Take 2” program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their companions who will be visiting any of the city’s vaccination sites.…

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