Honor seniors’ discounts city bizmen told

By Gaby B. Keith

BAGUIO CITY -- Mayor Benjamin Magalong ratified City Council resolution 430, series of 2023, reminding all drugstores in the Summer Capital to comply with Republic Act 9994 or "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010" on granting of senior citizen discounts.
    The Act grants senior citizens, those ages 60 years and above, privileges and benefits including a 20 percent discount on their purchases from all establishments like drugstores and also medical and dental services.
    The approved measure stated that upon presentation of documents or proof of identification as a senior citizen during purchase, all establishments should honor these valid papers for the availment of the discount or other benefits to elders.
    It also directed the management of all local drugstores to conduct orientation of their employees or personnel in addressing concerns for discounts to the city's senior citizens.