MANILA, December 3, 2012-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, seeks to pass Senate Bill 3328 or the "Centenarian Act of 2012".
"We would do well to honor our elderly, especially those who have reached the age of 100. They comprise less than one percent of our population, and it is a remarkable feat to have lived for that long."
The bill seeks to grant centenarians Php100,000 and to declare September 25 as National Respect for Centenarians Day.
"It is rare that anyone reaches the age of 100. Most live up to 60 years old; some reach the age of 80 if lucky. The amount of Php100,000 would be a small token from the government in recognition of our centenarians."
The Senate Committee on Social Justice will hear the bill on December 4, 2012.
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