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Ni ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II
SUPORTADO ng pamunuan ng Kamara ang panawagan paglalaan ng kaukulang pondo ang pagpapatupad ng amended Centenarian’s Act, partikular sa pagbibigay ng P10,000 cash gift sa senior citizens sa hudyat ng ika-80, 85, 90, at 95 kaarawan.
Ginawa ni House Speaker Martin Romualdez ang posisyon kasabay sa taunang paggunita at pagdiriwang ng Elderly Filipino Week sa bansa ngayong unang linggo ng Oktubre.
“I welcome the recent approval of amendments to the Centenarian’s Act under Republic Act (RA) 11982. This is a significant step in ensuring that our elders, who have dedicated their lives to their families and communities, receive the recognition and care they truly deserve,” pahayag ni Romualdez.
“During this celebration of Elderly Week, let’s take the opportunity to align the legislature and executives’ objectives in getting the funding needed to roll out the additional benefits for our beloved seniors,” saad pa ng Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president.
Una nang iminungkahi ni House Committee on Senior Citizens Chairman at Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes na tugunan ang funding requirement ng naturang batas – hirit na kagyat tinukuran ng lider-kongresista.
“I agree that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) should consider sourcing the necessary funds either from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) savings or from the Unprogrammed Funds of the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA).”
“Given the relatively modest amount required and the urgency of delivering this benefit, tapping into these existing resources is both practical and feasible,” punto pa niya.
“Furthermore, I endorse the call to clarify the implementation of this law, particularly for those senior citizens whose birthdays fall between the date of the law’s passage and its publication,” ani Romualdez.
Para sa kinatawan ng unang distrito ng Leyte, lubhang mahalaga kalingain ang hanay ng mga nakatatanda. Dapat din aniyang malinaw at komprehensibo ang babalangkasin ng Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) sa hangaring tiyakin walang maiiwan sa tampok ng benepisyo.
“As Speaker of the House of Representatives, I will continue to champion legislative measures that promote the welfare of our senior citizens and work closely with our colleagues to ensure swift and efficient implementation of this law,” aniya pa.
“Our elders deserve nothing less than our utmost care and respect, and we will make sure that their contributions to our nation are duly honored,” pangwakas ni Romualdez.
