Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) announced Thursday that the Senior Citizens' Day cash gift will be increased to NT$3,000 (US$100) from NT$1,500 for those aged 85-98 starting in 2025, benefiting about 60,000 people.
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