SOME business establishments and medical institutions have found a way to skirt the law providing discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Republic Act Nos. 9442 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons) and 9994 (Granting Benefits and Privileges to Senior Citizens) are well-intended pieces of legislation. But these are sometimes abused, and the legitimate beneficiaries end up being taken advantage of.

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