The proposal would give Filipino seniors a 20% discount (plus VAT exemption) on many health‑related items, professional fees, transport fares, lodging, and other services; lower their water‑and‑electricity bills; add an 8.5% discount on basic goods (capped at PHP 5,000 per week); and provide a PHP 25,000 death benefit to families. It also exempts seniors from certain traffic fines, parking fees, and the vehicle‑volume reduction program, and lets businesses deduct the cost of these discounts from taxes.
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HB05648 · Sources: BatasWatch
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