NCSC backs bill requiring firms to hire seniors
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) welcomed the proposal to mandate public and private sectors to hire senior citizens.
Chairperson Franklin Quijano expressed that the filing of House Bill 8972 is a positive move, suggesting that the government should also cover insurance for working seniors under civil service laws like GSIS and SSS.
Quijano emphasized the flexibility of senior citizens' offers and encouraged businesses to recognize their skills and experience.
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