

Go to pharmacies: Obey DOH, FDA orders on seniors’ privilege
Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, has reiterated the appeal of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) Head Capt. Douglas W. Dabatian, calling on all pharmacy and drugstore owners and operators to strictly comply with Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order No. 2024-0017 and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2025-005. These issuances formally remove the requirement for senior citizens to present a pur
The Gavel
Nov 20, 2025


Go hails caregiving school for elderly
“As chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, I value your continued contribution to developing competent and compassionate caregivers who serve our elderly community. May Intercare Training School continue its tradition of excellence and service in the years ahead.” This was the message of Councilor Gilda O. Go during the 22nd Founding Anniversary of Intercare Training School, Inc., held on November 15, 2025, under the leadership of Administrator Atty. Jenny G.
The Gavel
Nov 18, 2025


Go backs queuing system to enhance services for senior citizens
Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the committee on senior citizens, expressed support for the implementation of a Queuing Numbering System to provide efficient and convenient experience for the elderly sector of the city. The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) is rolling out this initiative as part of its efforts to improve public service delivery for senior citizens. Councilor Go thanked the City Management Information System and Innovation Department (CMISID) for d
The Gavel
Nov 13, 2025
