SC: Senior citizen discounts can't be combined with other discounts

GMA Network - Oct 14, 2026

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that discounts for senior citizens cannot be combined with other discounts, thus these price reductions cannot be applied on top of other promotions or discounts provided by businesses.

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