`senior citizens`

Scam Alert: Seniors Targeted on Lawton–UN Avenue

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On Thursday, August 20, two senior citizens were scammed along the Lawton–UN Avenue route in Manila by a woman offering fake financial assistance. The woman tricked them into removing their jewelry and providing personal information, then stole their bag. This is a public safety warning for seniors and their families in Manila, highlighting the need for vigilance against scams that exploit trust and target vulnerable individuals. It directly affects daily life by reminding residents to verify any unsolicited offers of government assistance. The incident occurred near a photo shop beside Sheereena Money Changer, at the corner of Bocobo Street and UN Avenue. The woman asked for photos, personal information, and had the seniors remove their jewelry; she then stole a bag containing IDs, medicines, and documents.

QC Councilor Distributes Furniture to Senior Citizens in Brgy. Pasong Tamo

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The office of Quezon City Councilor Kristine Matias distributed tables and chairs to senior citizens of Sitio Bacood in Barangay Pasong Tamo. This program directly supports the elderly residents in the community by providing essential household furniture, which can improve their daily living conditions and show local government care. The furniture was distributed to senior citizens specifically in the Sitio Bacood area of Barangay Pasong Tamo through the initiative of Councilor Kristine Matias’s office.