Getting old isn't really so bad. One of the best perks when you reach dual citizenship (a.k.a. Senior Citizen) is that you get special discounts and privileges.
Some of the law-mandated and government-initiated privileges include:
- Discounts and VAT Exemptions on medicines, medical tests and procedures, medical supplies and equipment, food and basic commodities, hotels and transportation fees, recreation centers and in places of leisure such as cinemas, parks, museums, etc.
- Automatic PHILHEALTH coverage under the Senior Citizen Category
- Exemption from paying terminal fees at all ports owned and operated by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) nationwide.
- Priority lanes in government offices and commercial establishments
- Free dental and medical services in government facilities
But that's not all --- In Bacolod City, senior citizens get extra privileges aside from the ones mandated by law. Some of which are:
1. Lopues Centre - 10% discount on selected dry goods. We were able to try in at Lopues East only and I have yet to verify if it is the same in other branches.
2. Ayala Capitol Central Cinema - Free movie every Monday during its first screening. Make sure to just present your Senior Citizen ID issued by the City of Bacolod. Other SC cards issued from another city are not honored. Only 20% discount will apply.
3. Azta Urban Salon, Ayala Capitol - 20% discount on all services
Source: Ayala Malls Capitol Central FB Page |
3. Azta Urban Salon, Ayala Capitol - 20% discount on all services
Source: Azta Urban Salon FB Page |
You can read more about their services, here.
Do you know any other special privileges available for Senior Citizens? Feel free to comment below or send us a message at www.facebook.com/mymetrolifestyle so, that we can add it in this post.
Do you know any other special privileges available for Senior Citizens? Feel free to comment below or send us a message at www.facebook.com/mymetrolifestyle so, that we can add it in this post.
Wow, senior citizens deserve these freebies.
ReplyDeleteThese days it does seem that senior citizens are being given benefits which they do deserve after working hard for years. Such a lovely post
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to read this article.
ReplyDeleteThanks and regard!
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I hope that senior citizens get to watch free movies from Mondays thru Saturdays like in metro manila because they don't have the luxury or good health to watch on a limited slot per week which is Mondays for ayala mall and Tuesdays for SM. Why not let them enjoy the weekdays?
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