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The “Elderly Filipino Week” is observed every first week of October pursuant to Proclamation No. 470 to promote the well being of the elderly Filipinos. According to latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, there are more than 3.4 million Filipinos aged 60 years and above (2010 census). As part of this year’s celebration, the senior citizens were given free MRT and LRT rides from October 1 to 7. Aside from this, 17 centenarians were […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — On Sunday, October 8, the Light Rail Transit Line 1 will give free rides to senior citizens in celebration of the Elderly Filipinos Week. “The free rides will be available on all 20 stations of LRT-1, from Baclaran in Parañaque City to Roosevelt in Quezon City, with first trips leaving the stations at 4:30 a.m., while last northbound trip from Baclaran leaving at 9:30 p.m. and southbound trip from […]
They may be old, weak and weary. There are times that they may be forgetful, demanding and grumpy; Still they are our parents, our siblings, our friends… our granny and our granpa! They have invested so much time for us when they were younger Let’s show them our love and gratitude for their contributions in our community The first week of October is Elderly Filipino Week. Infographics designed by Clark Jason Mangahas Research by Francheska […]
