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Solon wants assistance for widowed persons
Quezon City Representative Patrick Michael Vargas has filed House Bill 5395, also known as the "Widowed Persons Assistance Act," which aims to provide welfare assistance to widowed individuals.
The proposed bill seeks to offer temporary financial aid, psychosocial counseling, livelihood support, and priority access to social services for indigent widowed Filipinos.
Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Vargas noted that 4.5% of the total household population are widowed persons, with 76% of them being women.
Representative Vargas emphasized that the bill intends to support widows during their grieving process and equip them to face the challenges of losing a life partner.
He stated that the bill aligns with existing laws like the Expanded Senior Citizens Act and the Universal Healthcare Act to ensure comprehensive support for widows.
Vargas further highlighted that the enactment of this bill would serve as a government initiative to show recognition, value, and continued support to widowed citizens, especially seniors.
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