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Seniors, PWDs urged to avail of 5 percent discount for basic, prime goods

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MANILA - The Department of Trade and Industry on Wednesday said it encourages senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to use their 5 percent special discount for basic necessities and prime commodities. The DTI said that the 5 percent discount is distinct from the 20 percent regular discount that covers different goods and services. The discount lets seniors and PWDs buy up to P1,300 a week for both online and offline transactions, for their personal and exclusive consumption. “These benefits and privileges under the said Circular, including the 5 percent discount on BNPC purchases, are meant to be utilized especially the senior citizens and persons with disabilities all year round, and not only amidst the pandemic,” said DTI-Consumer Protection Group Undersecretary Ruth Castelo. The DTI said to receive the discount, one must declare to the merchant before placing orders that he or she is a senior citizen or a PWD. They will also need to submit supporting documents, such as a scanned copy or screenshot of ID, as well as the front and last pages of the purchase booklet. These should be also presented for online orders or those made through a phone text or call. Among the products listed as basic necessities are: • Canned sardines and other marine products • Processed milk • Coffee • Laundry soap • Detergent • BreadAmong the products listed as prime commodities are:• Flour • Canned pork, beef, and poultry meat • Noodles • Toilet soap • Paper, school supplies<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/15/21/kawalan-ng-guidelines-para-sa-pwd-senior-discount-online-inireklamo">Kawalan ng guidelines para sa PWD, senior discount online inireklamo</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/features/06/10/20/why-you-should-think-twice-before-using-your-senior-citizen-or-pwd-discount-at-restaurants">Why you should think twice before using your senior citizen or PWD discount at restaurants</a></li></ul>RELATED VIDEO<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-NGm16WOcx8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

The DTI said it encourages senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to use their 5 percent special discount for basic necessities and prime commodities. 