Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 signed

The Department of Social Works and Development (DSWD) has signed the implementing rules of the law granting senior citizens the full 20% discount. Republic Act 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 will be published on June 21 and will be implemented by July 6. Senior citizens by then will be exempted from the 12% discount or the VAT allowing them to fully enjoy the 20% discount on essential goods and services including food, medicines, professional fees of doctors, laboratories, funeral expenses, etc.