CEBU—Senator Lito Lapid is pushing for free hospitalization and medicine for senior citizens as part of his legislative priorities in the Senate.
During his visits to several towns and cities in Cebu, Lapid reaffirmed his commitment to advancing benefits for the elderly, emphasizing the need for better healthcare access.
Lapid is one of the authors of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2014 (Republic Act No. 10645), which mandates mandatory PhilHealth coverage for senior citizens nationwide.