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KINGCOLE DI Senior Member Highly Rated Poster

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I really don't see where this thread is going. The law is quite specific, so there is no excuse for breaking the law. If you fraudulently have a SSC and get this discount, then you will be dealt with if you are caught. Most of us are here because we can live cheaper here. How much would you need to save, compared to being fined, imprisoned or deported. This card is meant for Filipinos whom are struggling to survive. My response is stop being a Cheap Charlie and respect our host country.
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KINGCOLE, Oct 10, 2015

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Sounds like there are quite a few that feel they are above the law. Hopefully that doesn't come back to bite them in the @ss. Remember this is a public forum and anyone could be reading this thread. Admitting that you are breaking a law that could lead to your arrest, imprisonment and deportation (but not before being locked up in the expat jail to wait for your deportation hearings/appeals...which could be a death sentence for anyone old enough to get a senior citizen discount) is not the brightest thing to be doing.
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Rye83, Sep 16, 2015

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Been reading this thread with growing amazement. Why in hells bells name would an expat need a Senior Citizen discount card?? I can understand why a large number of elderly locals need something like that, but an expat of 65+?? Get real!
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Hans Boot, Sep 16, 2015

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Entitled or not, why break a law that could land you in one of the worst slammers in the world?

According to my passport, I must obey the law of the land where I landed...
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I agree completely. There are a lot of laws here that are not enforced. Most days I actually enjoy the chaos here and "lack of rules".
On the other hand I am very aware that if for some reason the government decides to apply all the rule of law, a person could be in a big world of hurt.
I don't like pain so mostly I follow the laws as best I can.
If you like living here stay out of trouble it's not that difficult.
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Show Pony, Oct 7, 2015

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Hans Boot said: ↑

Been reading this thread with growing amazement. Why in hells bells name would an expat need a Senior Citizen discount card?? I can understand why a large number of elderly locals need something like that, but an expat of 65+?? Get real!
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I totally agree with you.
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bob1130, Oct 3, 2015

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Who needs a card? McDonalds usually gives me the senior price without asking. At Robinsons the cashier chases the younger locals out of line to service me first. Like Saint Reagan said to Walter Mondale they're probably just considering your youth <grin>
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Perhaps the employees/managers are ignorant on the law....that doesn't justify you taking advantage of that ignorance.

Just to make this perfectly clear:

Republic Act No. 9994

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"(a) Senior citizen or elderly refers to any resident citizen of the Philippines at least sixty (60) years old;
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Which you are not.....:

"SEC. 10. Penalties. - Any person who refuses to honor the senior citizen card issued by this the government or violates any provision of this Act shall suffer the following penalties:
"(a) For the first violation, imprisonment of not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years and a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (Php50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00);
"(b) For any subsequent violation, imprisonment of not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years and a fine of not less than One Hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (Php200,000.00); and
"(c) Any person who abuses the privileges granted herein shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than six (6) months and a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (Php50,000.00) but not more than One hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00).
"If the offender is a corporation, partnership, organization or any similar entity, the officials thereof directly involved such as the president, general manager, managing partner, or such other officer charged with the management of the business affairs shall be liable therefor.
"If the offender is an alien or a foreigner, he/she shall be deported immediately after service of sentence.
"Upon filing of an appropriate complaint, and after due notice and hearing, the proper authorities may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, permit to operate, franchise and other similar privileges granted to any person, establishment or business entity that fails to abide by the provisions of this Act.
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You are not a Filipino citizen and by you taking these benefits you are taking away from those that need it most. Let's not encourage others do engage in illegal behavior.
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Rye83, Sep 15, 2015

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Is it possible to get a Senior Citizen Card with your ACR-I Card? I went to get a Senior's card and was told that I must have a Philippine Passport. I was told that the ACR-I card was not sufficient.
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If you are a Foreigner you can't. Sorry but It is illegal for a Foreigner to obtain, apply and importantly try and use a Filipino Senior Citizen Card. If you are offered one or lay your hands on one it will be Hooky, Penalties are quite Severe.
If you are a National, you can apply on your NSO Birth certificate.

JP
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Jack Peterson, Sep 15, 2015

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You need to be a Filipino citizen to get this card whatever anyone tells you! There are a few that have them I know of but highly illegal.
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DavyL200, Sep 15, 2015

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Entitled or not, why break a law that could land you in one of the worst slammers in the world?

According to my passport, I must obey the law of the land where I landed...
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expatron, Oct 7, 2015

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There is always going to be those 'cheap' foreigners (mostly older retirees) that will try every which way to save a couple of pesos over here in the PI.

Get over it ... most things are cheap enough here that you certainly don't need to pursue illegal means just to save a few extra pesos.

If the Philippines is still too expensive for you to live in ... I might suggest Somalia next.
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Turbota, Oct 7, 2015

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