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Seniors to be shielded from neglect, abuse under proposed bill

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill that will protect the elderly from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.   "Maswerte tayo kung kasama natin ang mga senior citizen sa ating bahay. Pero paano na 'yung mga nag-iisa, 'yung mga nakikitira o kaya naman ay walang kamag-anak. Walang araw na lumilipas na hindi sila nakakaranas ng pagwawalang-bahala o kaya abuso (We are lucky to have elderly relatives living with us. But what about senior citizens who are alone, living with other people or those without relatives? They are neglected and prone to abuse)," Poe said in a statement on Thursday.   In filing Senate Bill No. 946 or the proposed Elder Victim Assi...

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Motorcyclist dead in Lucena collision

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