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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
[News Boquete] Parades in downtown Tuesday and Wednesday
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Monday, November 2, 2026
[News Boquete] Christmas Sing-Along: Dec 5, 5pm and Dec 6, 2pm at TapOut BCP Theater
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[News Boquete] Mulino will Sign the Law for New Discounts for Retirees on Monday.
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The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, announced that this Monday he will sanction Bill 746, an extensive regulation that updates, adds to and expands the benefits of Law 6 of 1987 in favor of retirees, pensioners and senior citizens in the country.
The document reached the Executive branch after its approval in the National Assembly, marking a victory for senior citizens’ groups. The president confirmed the progress of the process via his social media account.
“I just received at the Presidential Palace the law regarding discounts for retirees, as agreed upon with the President of the Assembly, Shirley Castañeda, members of the Commission, and the Minister of Economy and Finance, Felipe Chapman. I will proceed with the corresponding approval on Monday,” the president stated.
The bill is the result of a large-scale working group that brought together representatives from the private sector, commerce, business, and the government. Its main objective is to reduce expenses related to healthcare, assistance, mobility, and living conditions for senior citizens by establishing a new catalog of mandatory discounts.
The Law will officially come into effect six (6) months after its promulgation in the Official Gazette, giving companies and institutions a period to adapt their billing systems.
Breakdown of the new discounts and benefits
The regulations establish a wide range of percentage adjustments to final prices, divided into essential areas:
Telecommunications and Basic Services
- 30% discount on the fixed charge for residential telephone service (applies to a single number, residential contract in the beneficiary’s name).
- 20% discount for mobile phone service (contract in the beneficiary’s name, one number only, and contract amount not exceeding $30.00).
- 20% discount on internet and/or cable television service (contract in your name, residential, main residence, and contract amount not greater than $50.00; the excess is charged at the normal rate).
- 20% discount on the sanitation fee (contract in your name, for residential service and that constitutes your main residence; the normal rate applies to the excess).
Health, Cancer Treatments and Examinations
- 30% discount on procedures, interventions and therapies for the treatment of cancer, as well as oncological medicines, pharmaceutical support agents, supplies and assistance equipment related to the care of the cancer patient.
- 30% discount on all radiology services.
- 25% discount on fees for general medicine consultations, medical and surgical specialties.
- 20% discount on the value of medications (upon presentation of a medical prescription, excluding over-the-counter medications).
- 20% discount on laboratory tests.
- 15% discount on all optometry and ophthalmology services.
- Exemption from Import Tax and ITBMS on hydrocolloid patches, colostomy bags and rings, urinary catheters and creams with a medical prescription from a qualified specialist (cosmetic items are excluded).
Assistance, Mobility and Care
- 20% discount on goods, assistance equipment and technical aids, including: prostheses, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers, seated rollers, portable toilets, bath chairs, hospital beds, anti-decubitus or specialized mattresses, and any other mobility or comprehensive care device.
- 20% discount on adult diapers.
- 20% discount on rental, repair, and maintenance services for assistive and mobility equipment (wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, respiratory assistance, etc.). Appropriate medical certification required.
- 15% discount on the purchase of items for basic home modifications (ramps, grab bars, handrails, non-slip surfaces, and bathroom adaptations). Requires a medical prescription or functional evaluation. Does not cover general renovations or additions.
Food, Paperwork and Funeral Services
- 25% discount on the value of individual consumption in food outlets, restaurants and national and international franchises (except those considered as fondas).
- 25% discount on the purchase of coffins and urns, and on the contracting of funeral services when the deceased is retired, pensioner or elderly.
- 20% discount on the fixed charge for notary expenses in procedures directly linked to housing under the preferential interest regime for the elderly.
- 20% discount on the fixed charge for registration expenses in housing procedures under the preferential interest regime.
Additionally, it was stipulated that the properties of legally constituted associations, federations and confederations of retirees and pensioners will enjoy the same benefits in electricity, water, telephone, internet, cable television, post office box, valuation tax, Property Tax and other benefits for NGOs.
Requirements and economic feasibility
To access these rights, the bill protects:
- Panamanians: Women from the age of 55 and men from the age of 60.
- Foreigners with permanent residence: Women from the age of 57 and men from the age of 62.
- All retirees and pensioners: Regardless of age.
The status will be proven by presenting the personal identity card, the retiree/pensioner card, or the permanent resident card issued by the Electoral Court.
As a compensation mechanism for the private sector, the regulations stipulate that all discounts and concessions granted will be fully deductible from the taxpayer’s income tax at the time of filing their annual return.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
[News Boquete] Thursday market at TapOut this 5th of November
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
[News Boquete] Catia - BoKitty Camp is coming — and the purring is about to get a whole lot louder in Boquete!
We at DogCamp Boquete NGO are very excited to share that construction will soon begin on *Catia – BoKitty Camp by DogCamp*! We will continue improving the spaces and care for our dogs while expanding our ability to provide shelter, care, and adoption opportunities for more kittens. Thank you, Ted, for believing in this project and making its construction possible. We’re grateful to share your words and excited for this new chapter. *DogCamp Boquete NGO – since 2014* *Message by Ted Hannig:* BoKitty Camp is coming — and the purring is about to get a whole lot louder in Boquete! For five years I’ve been proud to stand with this community in supporting Boquete DogCamp. Their work in rescue, shelter, and sterilization has made a real, lasting difference for so many of our four-legged canine friends - and had a very positive impact on the community not only getting so many stray dogs off the street but showing that we humans have compassion for animals. My hope has always been that the more compassion people show for animals the more compassion they show each other as humans. What many people don’t realize is that the inspirational founders -Javier and Magaly - actually started with cat rescue. A kitten named Catia. They’ve continued helping cats whenever they could, but without the right facilities, they simply haven’t been able to do for our feline friends what they’ve done so beautifully for dogs. Boquete is full of wonderful people who already give their time and hearts to cats. Even with all that generosity, the need is still greater than what we can meet as individuals. That’s why I know they will welcome this additional Support the same way they welcome the strays they help. At Rio de Amor we have five rescue cats (or, more accurately, they have us!). Plenty of friends and others have taken in strays too joining a small handful of folks helping in Boquete. In the past, I’ve donated to groups that are trying to help… It’s meaningful work — but it’s not enough. After watching the integrity, impact, and heart of the DogCamp team over the years — including when they stood firm against people who tried to undermine this critical mission — I’m joining them in a new chapter. Together we’re launching BoKitty Camp (yes the name is part of my quirky sense of humor) - a dedicated cat and kitten rescue and adoption program right at DogCamp. It will have the space and capability to support dozens of cats, giving them the care, safety, and chance at adoption they deserve. This is about addition, not subtraction. When you get a moment, please look at the video that I’m posting here about DogCamp and then you’ll understand. Perhaps why I chose it to be the new addition for kitten and cat rescue and shelter in Boquete. The dog programs will stay strong; we’re simply expanding the same spirit of care to our feline community. I’m honored to fund the construction of BoKitty Camp so we can get started. But launching it is only the beginning. Sustaining it will take volunteers, supporters, and the same community spirit that has made DogCamp such a force for good. Mark your calendars: on February 6th, as our 5th annual Puppy Love Party becomes the Puppy and BoKitty Love Party. Come celebrate the dogs we’ve been helping and the cats were about to welcome. We have some very exciting news coming about that event so stay tuned. Let’s add more good to the gato efforts. The dogs have been in great hands with DogCamp. Now the cats get additional help— and I can’t wait to hear the purring from the cats and the other cat rescue organizations that will have this additional support in our community... the final question is always what is best for the animal and I believe this additional help at the scale that we are going to build is best 🐱❤️ Who’s ready to help make BoKitty Camp an on-going reality? Don’t let the cat get your tongue! https://dogcampboquete.com/en 760a01f1-0727-4764-bd0f-568322a81ea7.jpg ___________________________________________________________________ The above message was distributed by /News Boquete/, a free subscription-based community service. /News Boquete/'s _*ONLY*_ public email address is news.boquete@gmail.com. For more info and use policy, visit https://www.dropbox.com/s/24y1vz2vae9iaen/News_Boquete_Policy.pdf?dl=0. *If replying to this message, reply *_ONLY_* to the *_ORIGINATOR_* (typically your email's 'Reply To' function works; do not use 'Reply All').* To stop receiving these emails, send a message to news.boquete@gmail.com with the word /_unsubscribe_/ in the subject line or body of the message. © 2005-2026, /News Boquete/. All rights reserved. Public redistribution strictly prohibited without prior written permission.