OUR policymakers, particularly the members of Congress, wont pass legislation without a thorough analysis of the budgetary implications.

Take for example the revised Centenarian Act of 2016, which stipulates that P10,000 in cash be given to Filipino citizens who reach the age of 80, with another P10,000 every five years thereafter until the age of 95. Upon reaching 100, the centenarian will receive P100,000.

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