“That’s the list for which we are looking for more funds since they were not in the list of the 18 million eligible beneficiaries,” she added. The payout of the P5,000-P8,000 SAP emergency cash subsidy by the concerned local government units (LGUs) continues all over the country. The senator expressed belief that even those who receive pension under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 should be included in the SAP. Hontiveros also sought a SAP expansion that includes senior citizens even if they receive support from their children. “The inclusion of all senior citizens in the SAP is an appropriate response to the urgent needs of our elderly,” she said.

Source: Philippine Star April 29, 2020 15:56 UTC