Senator JV Ejercito has filed a bill that would raise the monthly social pension for elderly Filipinos to P2,000, according to Manila Bulletin. The proposal seeks to double the current amount received by indigent senior citizens.
The measure was reported on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with Manila Bulletin, Inquirer.net, the Daily Tribune, and The Manila Times all carrying accounts of the filing. The Inquirer describes the move as an effort to double seniors' social pension, while The Manila Times frames it as a bid to increase support for indigent elderly beneficiaries. Bombo Radyo Vigan also reported on the proposal in Ilocano.
Under the bill, the monthly stipend for qualified senior citizens would rise from its present level to P2,000. The reports identify the beneficiaries as indigent seniors, though the material available does not specify the current pension amount or the proposed timeline for implementation.
The proposal adds to the ongoing discussion in Congress over how the government supports elderly Filipinos with limited means. Several outlets covered the filing, indicating broad interest in the measure.
What happens next depends on whether the bill moves through the legislative process, where it would need committee review and approval before any increase could take effect.
