Misguided measles, seniors’ freebies, atbp. Senator Richard Gordon chimed in, urging DOH to hype its measles vaccination coverage. Over 8 million senior citizens stand to benefit, thanks to this new independent commission. Former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos presided as chairperson of the House Committee on Senior Citizens. Her co-authors are Reps. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. (PDP-Laban, Quezon City); Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay (Citizens Party-list), and Francisco Datol Jr. (Senior Citizens Party-list).

Source: Manila Bulletin February 18, 2019 09:41 UTC