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Ejercito seeks to double social pension for indigent seniors to P2,000

04 October 2026 · 17:07 UTC+11:00 · By Catherine S. Valente

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito is seeking to double the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000, citing rising costs of food, medicines, health care and other basic necessities.

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