When someone enters the elderly stage, physical inactivity, memory loss, blurred visions, and some disorders may start to arise. To compensate with this and to help the elderly to cope up with this physiological dilemmas, the authority have given them benefits that they may enjoy. In the Philippines, one of the privileges that senior citizens may be pleased with is the bill being filed in the Senate aiming to cater free movie passes across the country.
Senior Citizens Free Movie Privilege Act
The Senate Bill No. 1265 or also known as the Senior Citizens Free Movie Privilege Act was proposed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. The bill orders the cinemas to permit elders of 60 years old and above to acquire a free movie pass on cinemas once in a week and make a shot on the silver screen. In order for the elderly to enjoy this privilege, cinema owners and operators signed an agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
This measure also noted that cinemas are provided with the option to decide particular schedules. The said schedule are regarded as to the day and time when the elderly may get the said privilege. Cinemas are also given the preference to extend the privilege to add extra days based on their corresponding corporate social programs.
Strengthening the bill
Further, Senator Gatchalian also mentioned that there are several cities and municipalities in the Philippines that also imposed the same policy in respect for the elderly. Moreover, the senator described this bill as a simple act of appreciation with regards to the importance of the elderly in the community.
In showing respect and acknowledgement for the things that senior citizens contributed for their families and for the country, they deserve this extra source of entertainment during this quiet days of their lives.
Philippine Cities that implemented the same act
So, are you ready to give joy to your grannies? Well, prepare their walker with seats and check out the following cities in the heart of the metro in which they can enjoy this one of a kind privilege.
- Makati City
- Quezon City
- Manila
- Pasig City
- Parañaque City
- Taguig
- Caloocan City
- Las Piñas
- Marikina
- Valenzuela
- Cebu City
- Davao City
- Mandaluyong
- Muntinlupa
- Pasay
