MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson has refiled a bill that would penalize those who abandon their old and sick parents. 29 or the “Parents Welfare Act of 2019” requires sons and daughters to provide the necessary support for their aging, sick and incapacitated parents. The legal representation of the parent would be provided by the Public Attorney’s Office and no court fees would be assessed. Violators will be slapped with imprisonment of one to six months or a fine of P100,000. The bill also seeks to establish Old Age Homes for the elderly, sick or incapacitated parents in every province and highly urbanized city.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 30, 2019 03:33 UTC