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On Tuesday, a senator declared that he had introduced a bill to lower the country’s senior citizen eligibility age from 60 to 56.

The elderly, who he refers to as “the least, the lost, and the last,” will receive benefits earlier thanks to this provision, according to Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.

“Sa kanilang pamilya, silang mga buong buhay na nagsumikap at nagtrabaho. There are some people who are walang humpay and who are adamant about the economy. They who have spent their entire lives toiling and working for their families, tunay na hindi kailanman matatawaran ang kanilang ambag sa pagsulong ng ating lipunan at bansa. They who have helped to strengthen the economy. It is only true that their support of our community and nation is unmatched, Revilla said in a statement.

Republic Act (RA) No. 7432, which defines a senior citizen as any Filipino resident who is at least 60 years old, is being amended by Senate Bill (SB) No. 1573.

Revilla claimed that many elderly people in the nation did not reach the age of 60 when the pandemic struck.

Bigyang halaga na natin sila sa pamamagitan ng pagpapaabot ng benepisyo, habang may oras pa. While there is still time, let us value them by offering their advantages. Tandaan natin na ang mga kamay nila ang humubog. Let’s keep in mind that anything excellent we are currently enjoying was shaped by their hands,” he remarked.

The Department of Health recently released data showing that 7.33 percent of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases among elderly persons in the Philippines resulted in fatalities, compared to 0.76 percent mortality among people between the ages of 18 and 59.

Senior citizens have the following rights under current law: Free medical, dental, diagnostic, and laboratory services; discounts of at least 5% on monthly water and electricity bills; exemption from training costs for socioeconomic programs; and discounts of up to 20% and VAT-exemption on medications, medical supplies, and equipment; transportation costs, including domestic land, air, and sea travel; hotels, restaurants, recreation centers; and cinema tickets.

Revilla also submitted SB 1558, which calls on businesses to give senior citizens priority seating.

Restaurants, libraries, recreation facilities, and venue halls are just a few of the places that must reserve and allocate the nicest seats and tables for elderly residents.

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