MANILA, Philippines—Senator Grace Poe on Saturday sought increased livelihood programs targeted towards senior citizens to protect the greying population from the COVID-19 pandemic and urge them from leaving their homes during the health crisis.
She expressed her dismay following a report from the Philippine Statistics Authority that cited an increase in the number of job seekers of those aged 65 and above.
“It’s a sad reality to see our elderlies looking for work despite the perils of COVID-19 when they should be staying at home and enjoying the fruits of their labor,” said Poe in a statement. “Crucial intervention is needed to offer our senior citizens means of living t…
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