Discount packages, treats available for govt employees on CSC anniv

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, Sept. 21 (PIA)--- Government employees  can enjoy discount packages and treats  this month from some business establishments which support this year’s 115th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces special discounts, special treats, privileges and services from Shoe Mart (SM), Chowking and Red Ribbon, Executive Optical, Manila Ocean Park, Star City, the National Museum and Lingap sa Barangay.

Shoe Mart offers a nationwide discount promo for government workers on September 25-27 “in all of its SM Department Stores, SM Supermarkets, SM Hypermarket Stores and SM Appliance
Centers nationwide”.

SM requires civil servants who will avail of  the promo to present upon purchase their official government office identification card and or Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) ID and any of the following:  SM Advantage Card,  SM Prestige Card,  MOM Card or BDO Rewards Card.

Meanwhile, Chowking offers one serving  of 12 ounce iced tea for every P200 purchase. This can be availed in all Chowking stores nationwide from September 1 to 30, 2015.

Red Ribbon grants government employees a 10 percent discount for a minimum purchase of P350.00 up to a maximum of P1,000.000, except for Cakes by Design products.  The discount, however, is not applicable with any other discount offers, coupons and promos.

The Red Ribbon discount package runs from September 15 to November 15, 2015 for dine-in and take-out only.

On the other hand, Executive Optical (EO) also offers a nationwide special discount package for government employees from September 01 to December 31, 2015.

Requiring only official government agency ID and or GSIS ID, EO offers up to 20 percent discount on exclusive frames and sunglasses; up to 10 percent discount on signature frames and sun glasses except Rayban and Oakley brands; free eye check-ups using computerized eye refraction and color blindness test; free minor repair services and free cleaning.

The special treats and discount packages of Manila Ocean Park, Star City, the National Museum and  of Lingap sa Barangay are available only in Luzon and in Metro Manila areas.   (PIA 11/ Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)