Bong Revilla elated to celebrate 1st anniversary of his promise fulfilled
Remon Revilla Jr.
MANILA, Philippines – On the first anniversary of the enactment into law of RA 11982 or the Expanded Centenarians Act, its principal author Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. celebrated with lolos and lolas who have started to receive their benefits under the Revilla law.
Ramon Revilla Jr.
In a simple ceremony led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang and in 16 other sites throughout the country, seniors aged 80,85,90,95 years old were awarded P10,000, in addition to the P100,000 they will receive upon reaching 100 years old.
“This is our promise fulfilled. Masayang-masaya tayo na natupad natin ang pangarap at pangako natin para sa ating mga lolo at lola bilang pag-tanaw ng utang na loob sa kanilang hindi matatawarang kontribusyon sa lipunan. Sa totoo lang, hindi matatawaran yung pakiramdam ng mahihigpit na yakap ng pasasalamat ng ating mga lolo at lola kanina. Kaya nga pangako natin sa kanila na marami pa tayong itutulak na mga programa para sa kanila,” Bong Revilla remarked.
(This is our promise fulfilled. We are very happy that we were able to make our dream and promise come true for our grandparents as a way of showing gratitude for their invaluable contributions to society. Honestly, nothing compares to the tight hugs of gratitude from our grandparents earlier. That’s why we promised them that we will push for more programs for them.)
