Querubin to push for higher pensions for retirees amid rising prices

CAMP AGUINALDO—Independent senatorial candidate Ariel Querubin met with AFP retirees and their dependents today at Camp Aguinaldo, where he reaffirmed his commitment to pushing for higher pensions amid rising prices of basic goods.

Querubin, a Medal of Valor awardee and retired Marine officer, stressed the importance of ensuring that pensions keep up with inflation.

“Pension should always be competitive sa inflation rate. Kapag tumaas ang bilihin, yung pension mo kapiranggot pa rin, hirap ka rin talaga [kung] paano mo ibudget yan pambili ng gamot,” Querubin said.

Querubin said all retirees deserve to receive the support they need.

“Yung mga retired, pensioners, nanilbihan na yan. Nagsakripisyo para sa ating bayan,” he added.

Querubin pointed to corruption as a major obstacle in funding pension increases and other social benefits.

“Kung mawala ang corruption, marami tayong pwedeng magawa talaga,” Querubin stated.

During the consultation, Querubin also questioned government spending priorities.

“Yung pagtaas lang ng sweldo, ang reason naman na di nila magawa yan, sasabihin nila walang budget. Pero makita mo ang budget nila. Ang daming nasasayang,” Querubin said.

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