Erwin Tulfo To Push for Increase in Senior Citizens' Monthly Pension

Erwin Tulfo Speaks on Plan Regarding the Pension of Indigent Senior Citizens

ERWIN TULFO – The incoming Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary said that he will push for an increase in the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens.

The incoming administration has started naming the Cabinet members of president-elect Bongbong Marcos following his proclamation as the elected president of the Philippines. He led the presidential race with over 16 million lead over his closest rival’s. He garnered more than 31 million total votes.

Since the proclamation of Marcos Jr., his camp has started dropping names of the people he wants to head the specific departments under the government. Some of them have accepted the offer with the gratitude for the trust given to them.

One of those who were offered a position is veteran broadcaster Erwin Tulfo. President-elect Bongbong Marcos wants him to lead the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Tulfo accepted the offer of the incoming administration. According to him, he will do his best as the DSWD secretary to help address the needs of the Filipino people most especially the poor individuals.

Based on a report on GMA News, when he becomes the DSWD Secretary, Erwin Tulfo is eyeing to propose an increase on the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens. Currently, the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens is at Php 500.00.

According to Tulfo, when he assumes the post as DSWD Secretary, he wants to push for its hike to Php 1,500.00. He stressed that the maintenance medicines of the senior citizens and their other necessities must be considered. He believes that the current amount that indigent seniors are receiving monthly is not enough for their needs.

The incoming DSWD Secretary expressed that he will seek the help of his relatives in Congress regarding the proposal. Currently, in the Senate, a measure seeking the increase of the monthly pension from Php 500.00 to Php 1,000.00 has been approved and reached the Senate plenary.

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