Boracay resorts told to give discounts to seniors

A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) reminded resort owners in this island to give discounts to senior citizens.

SP member Nemesio Neron said due to the huge number of business establishments in the island, the provincial government finds it hard to monitor if all of them are giving discounts to senior citizens.

Under Republic Acts 9994 and 10645, senior citizens are entitled to several privileges and benefits, including the 20 percent discount in products and services like those in hotels and restaurants.

“Providing them proper services would make Boracay tourist-friendly for senior citizens,” said Neron, who is the chairman of SP committee on senior citizens.

Neron added that the SP members are willing to listen to the concerns and grievances of senior citizens coming to the island resort especially this Christmas season.