Sen. Imee Marcos, chairperson of the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development on April 24, 2024, presides over a hearing on several measures concerning senior citizens’ welfare and privileges. Marcos said that while Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ intention for Senate Bill 141 or an Act Granting Universal Social Pension…
TO show appreciation and love for senior citizens, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is seeking the passage of a law that will provide holistic spaces for the well-being of our lolos and lolas nationwide. He wants to institutionalize this facility in every city and municipality through Senate Bill 69 or the…
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(File photo) MANILA - Two committees chaired by Senator Imee Marcos are working on additional benefits for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and the possibility of foreign investments in cooperatives. During the organizational meeting conducted on Tuesday by the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development, Marcos accommodated the three bills filed by Senators Ramon Revilla, Jr., Risa Hontiveros, and Lito Lapid seeking to provide a social pension for indigent PWD. Marcos said a technical working group (TWG) will find sources of funds for the proposed pension. "I think those that have significant portions of their budget that are dedicated to the PWD could be relevant," she said during the meeting, citing the Social Welfare and Development, Health, and Education departments, National Council on Disability Affairs, and even non-governmental organizations. She also suggested tapping the Agriculture, Labor and Employment, and Information and Communications Technolog