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Pagpasa ng Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens iginiit

MANILA, Philippines – Hiniling ni Marikina Rep Stella Quimbo ang agarang pagpasa ng Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens na magtitiyak umano na walang senior citizen sa bansa ang mapag-iiwanan.

Si Quimbo ang pangunahing may akda ng Bill 10423 (Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens Act) na naipasa sa Kamara noong 2024 subalit hindi naman umuusad sa Senado.

“The Universal Social Pension Act is about fairness and dignity. It ensures that no Filipino senior is left behind, regardless of their economic status. This is our way of giving back to those who have contributed so much to society,” pahayag ni Quimbo na nakiisa sa rally ng senior citizens community sa harap ng tanggapan ng Senado upang hilingin ang pagpasa nito.

Libo-libong senior citizens ang nakiisa sa rally na ang layunin ay iginit sa mga senador na iprayoridad ang pagtalakay sa panukala.

Sa oras na maisabatas ay aamyendahan ng panukala ang Expanded Senior Citizens Act (RA 9994) na naglilimita lamang ng pension sa mga indigent seniors.

“This exclusionary provision leaves millions of elderly Filipinos who may not meet the criteria for indigence but still face financial hardships without access to necessary support,” ani Quimbo.

Batay sa datos, sa 4.085 million seniors na nakalista DSWD social pension program, lumilitaw na nasa 783,000 lamang ang nakakatanggap ng pension.

Kapag naaprubahan ang Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens Act ay lahat na ng Filipino na edad 60 anyos pataas ay awtomatikong makakatanggap ng pension.

“By extending pensions to all senior citizens, we can reduce inequality and ensure that no one is excluded from receiving the support they deserve. This social pension will be a vital lifeline for seniors without other income sources, significantly reducing their risk of poverty. Moreover, the increased spending capacity of our elderly will stimulate local economies, especially small and medium enterprises, as they invest in essential goods and services,” paliwanag ni Quimbo.

Nabatid na.sa pagtatapos ng 2025 ay aabot na sa 11 million ang senior citizen population. Gail Mendoza