00:00 Welcome development for the National Commission of Senior Citizens,
00:03 the law that requires companies to hire senior citizens.
00:09 In the new program of the Philippines,
00:12 the National Commission of Senior Citizens Chairperson,
00:16 Atty. Franklin Quijano, said this is a good step for them.
00:21 But Quijano asked that when it comes to law,
00:23 the government should also give insurance to senior citizens.
00:29 This includes the SSS, GSIS, and others.
00:33 Under House Bill 8971,
00:36 it is stated that a percentage of the workforce of a private company or government agency
00:42 must come from the senior citizen sector.
00:46 It is also stated in the bill that only companies with 100 employees
00:50 or more will be subject to this law when it is approved.
00:56 We are looking at not just employment,
01:00 Ma'am Nina and Ma'am Janet.
01:05 The issue that we are looking at is
01:08 how can the senior citizens transfer their skills and their experiences
01:13 and even their wisdom to the next generation.
01:16 So the development work,
01:19 where the experience of senior citizens
01:23 about barangay development, city development, planning and all,
01:27 can be used by our government.
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