Abby Binay in her marketing campaign sortie in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — Makati mayor and senatorial candidate Abby Binay on Sunday stated she is proposing to transform a part of the federal government’s money assist into free upkeep medicines for senior residents, arguing that it could higher tackle their well being wants.
Binay, in an announcement, acknowledged that her proposal would possibly draw criticism however careworn that it could guarantee authorities assist is spent on important wants.
“Ang aking proposal ay, though I do know marami pong magrereact, di po ba nagbibigay tayo ng AKAP, nagbibigay tayo ng AICS, baka po pwedeng partial, hindi naman po puro pera. Baka po pwedeng gamot po ang ibigay natin,” Binay defined.
(My proposal, although I do know many will react, is that as an alternative of giving solely money via AKAP and AICS, maybe a portion could possibly be supplied as medicines.)
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She identified that many seniors spend most of their pensions on upkeep medicines, leaving little for meals and different requirements.
“Ang akin lang naman po ay makapagbigay naman kahit kaunti dahil dito po napupunta ang gastos ng ating mga senior citizen sa kanilang pension,” Binay stated.
(I simply need to assist ultimately as a result of that is the place our senior residents’ pensions go—on drugs bills.)
“Kung could pension silang natatanggap, nauubos po iyong pera nila sa pambili ng gamot,” the Makati mayor added.
(Even when they obtain pensions, their cash is usually spent on shopping for medicines.)
If elected to the Senate, Binay stated she would push for laws offering free upkeep medicines, in addition to “limitless and free dialysis” and chemotherapy for senior residents and indigent sufferers.
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Binay positioned 10 to twelfth place within the newest Social Climate Station survey carried out from February 15 to 19, 2025.
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She is sharing the spot with former senator Manny Pacquiao and TV host Willie Revillame, garnering 30 p.c voter choice.
