Age related Discount cards

[Jack Peterson]

Recently there was something I read about the President had signed an R act to allow foreign pensioners the right to an OAP discount card, Does anyone have any updates on this?

[Jack Peterson]

 Hm

mmmmmmmmm Seems I have a double posting on this Topic, can I ask if one of you nice  Support members could delete one of them.

 

Done.  

Edited April 17, 2019 by Dave Hounddriver

[Mike J]

I think the bill that was presented back in 2014 (SB 2832) and did not pass is circulating again as being something new or in process.  I think there was a thread here that covered this a few months back.  If memory serves me right, the date on the PDF image of the bill was partially unreadable and a original poster thought it was a current bill.  I would be very surprised if senior expats ever see a bill passed that would give them discount privilege the same as a Philippine senior.  I don't think it would really attract any additional expats who spend money here and it would decrease what we do spend.  Also we don't vote so there is little reason for politicians to try to give us a benefit that would reduce what we spend and/or transfer that expense to the government.  Just my opinion of course. 

[Jack Peterson]

1 hour ago, Mike J said:

I would be very surprised

It is that just of late, I am being asked many times do I have a Senior Discount card? 

[sonjack2847]

1 hour ago, Jack Peterson said:

It is that just of late, I am being asked many times do I have a Senior Discount card? 

My friend just shows them his DL which has his age on it he gets a discount in quite a few places.

[Jack Peterson]

5 minutes ago, sonjack2847 said:

My friend just shows them his DL which has his age on it he gets a discount in quite a few places.

 Foreigner?  if so where did he get it? Legal?

[Jack Peterson]

So looks like it went through after all;

Guide to Foreigner to get a Senior Citizen Card in the Philippines

Can Foreigner to get a Senior Citizen Card in the Philippines, YES. As of 2018, foreigner senior citizens can enjoy the same perks and privileges as that of Filipino senior citizens.

Lawmakers in the country saw their contribution to nation-building. Hence, they gave them their deserved attention. “They bring in considerable investments. They patronize local businesses. They contribute to the local economy, and in some cases take a role in nation-building,” they said.
As a result, lawmakers have passed the bill that would help foreign senior citizens enjoy the same senior citizen benefits of Filipinos. All the requirements that they need to submit are as follows:

1. ID card issued by the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in thtion, for his/her beneficiaries to be entitled to the funeral benefit.

For employed members and those separated from employment – the deceased must been reported for coverage by his/her employer, even if no contribution was paid, for his/her beneficiaries to be entitled to the funeral benefit.

How to Apply need to look this up yet

 

 

 Source;

 

https://ofwmoney.org/senior-citizen/

 

 

Edited April 17, 2019 by Jack Peterson

[Dave Hounddriver]

1 hour ago, Jack Peterson said:

So looks like it went through after all;

Your link contradicts itself.  In the same link it says:

 

 

 

 

 

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Ultimate Guide to get senior citizen ID in the Philippines

Before applying for a senior citizen ID, make sure that you meet these qualifications:

You must be at least 60 years old.
You must be a Filipino citizen.
You must be a resident of your city for at least 6 months.

 

 

[Jollygoodfellow]

1 hour ago, Jack Peterson said:

Can Foreigner to get a Senior Citizen Card in the Philippines, YES

Could this part throw it out the window unless on a SSRV

A Philippine Retirement Authority identification card;

[sonjack2847]

2 hours ago, Jack Peterson said:

 Foreigner?  if so where did he get it? Legal?

James, he just uses his ID from the US and he gets it in most of the places I have eaten with him. It is not a senior card from here.