Solon wants congressmen prioritized in COVID-19 testing

Amid questions over the country’s capability to conduct large-scale testings during the coronavirus pandemic, a lawmaker on Wednesday expressed hopes that congressmen will be prioritized for testing. | NAMercadoINQ

“Lahat naman tayo nagbabayad ng PhilHealth. Kamukha nating mga congressman, 304 tayo. Nagbabayad tayo tuwing magssweldo tayo, salary deduction, P900 a month. Sa loob ng tatlong taon, P32,420,” the lawmaker said.

“Ngayon, kamukha naming mga senior citizen sa Kongreso, mahigit 100 kami diyan. Ang alam ko, ang senior citizen exempted na sa PhilHealth. Bakit lahat tayo, bata at matanda sa Kongreso, inaalisan pa ng P900 a month,” Datol said. Datol likewise suggested the inclusion of senior citizens in the priority list under the bill as they are the demographic that registered the highest fatality rate over the virus.

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