Clarificatory statement of Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on Memorandum Circular No.20-09, “Pagpapahalaga sa mga Senior Citizens”
Posted: April 1, 2020
On 28 March 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 20-09 entitled, Pagpapahalaga sa mga Senior Citizens, heeding to the call of the elderly to be given priority when purchasing basic necessities and other essentials in retail stores and other similar establishments.
DTI recognizes that the senior citizens are among those who are highly vulnerable to contract the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is for this reason that the National Government strongly encourages senior citizens to stay home.
Date of Release: 1 April 2020
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