Iligan City, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in partnership with the Iligan City Mayor’s Office (CMO) has enlightened senior citizens and persons with disability (PWD) on their rights, privileges and responsibilities as consumers. This was carried out during the holding of series of Barangay Consumer Education Seminars in Suarez and Dalipuga last month July 07 and 20, respectively.
The same seminar was conducted in Barangay Poblacion, Kauswagan in Lanao del Norte two weeks ago August 11, 2015.
“It is really appropriate that senior citizens and PWD should be aware of the benefits and privileges accorded to them by law as they certainly deserved it.“, DTI – Lanao del Norte Provincial Director Ruel B. Paclipan pointed out.
In the seminar, paralegal Brando S. Domecillo of the City Mayor’s Office proficiently explained Republic Act 9994, or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. In this social welfare legislation, senior citizens are entitled to discount and privileges, free services, exemptions, incentives, government financial assistance, and priority in express lanes.
Discounts include 20% off to medicines, fares, medical and other professional services, and 5% to basic necessities and prime commodities. Other perks involve a monthly social pension of P500 for indigent senior citizen, and death benefit assistance of P2,000.
Mr. Domecillo also presented the benefits of persons with disability as mandated by Republic Act 9442, an act amending RA 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Person With Disability.
“Since PWD has the right to live the same way as any other human being, his or her disability should not be a hindrance to live a fruitful and fulfilling life.”, PD Paclipan further emphasized.
Aside from the benefits & privileges earlier mentioned, younger PWD who meet minimum admission requirements get educational assistance for primary, secondary, tertiary, post tertiary, as well as vocational or technical education, in both public and private schools, through scholarships, grants, financial aids, subsidies and other incentives. This may also include support for books, learning materials, and uniform allowance.
Other topics imparted in Barangay Consumer Education Seminar include the eight Consumer Rights and five Consumer responsibilities, Consumer Act, Price Act, and other Fair Trade Laws.*(ELVIRA G. REDUBLADO/DTI Lanao del Norte) -From iligan.gov.ph
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