Watsons Champions Affordability: Expanded Discounts for Seniors & PWDs on Essentials
Watsons, the leading retailer in health, wellness, and beauty products, wholeheartedly supports the recent administrative order that extends additional discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) for basic necessities and prime commodities. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy, has ratified a joint administrative order introducing a 5% special discount for senior citizens and PWDs. In a significant update to the administrative order, the special discount has been elevated from ₱65 to ₱125 per week, with a commitment to reassess this every five years. Moreover, the purchase limit has been raised to ₱2,500 weekly, a substantial increase from the previous cap of ₱1,300. These adjustments reflect a concerted effort to better align the discounts with the current economic landscape and the needs of senior citizens and PWDs, ensuring they have greater access to essential goods withou
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