Malacañang encourages national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units to support senior citizen activities during the annual celebration of
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on Department of Budget and Management to ensure funding for the increase of the monthly social pension of the country’s indigent senior citizens.
Republic Act 11350, or the “National Commission of Senior Citizen Act,” ensures the full implementation of laws, government policies, and programs for senior citizens. Villanueva, principal sponsor of the Increased Social Pension of Indigent Senior Citizens Law, said the proposed National Expenditure Program for 2024 appropriates P49.80 billion for the social pension of indigent seniors involving P1,000 per month stipend.
“But it is very. very difficult for them to look for funds for the much- needed help of our lolo and lola,” Villanueva lamented.
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