Senator Christopher "Bong" Go emphasized the need to update the list of indigent senior citizens, in accordance with Republic Act 11916. The said law also mandates an increase in the pension of indigent senior citizens from P500 to P1,000.

RA 11916 or an Act Increasing the Social Pension of Indigent Senior Citizens amended RA 7432, the first Senior Citizens Act. The law was co-authored by Go in the Senate.

"This amendment is a step forward in ensuring a better quality of life for our senior citizens. It's crucial that we provide them with the necessary support to live comfortably," Go said.

Go then cited Section 6 of RA 11916 which mandates the Department of Social Welfare and Development, transitioning later to the National Council for Senior Citizens, to annually update and validate the beneficiary list with the aid of the Philippine Statistics Authority and the local government units.

He expressed his concern regarding the need to urgently update the list of beneficiaries, as the number of indigent seniors may have increased over time.

"It's imperative that we review and promptly update the list of beneficiaries to ensure that the aid reaches the senior citizens who are truly qualified to benefit from the law," Go remarked.

Go co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill 2028, which was principally sponsored by Senator Imee Marcos. The bill aims to provide additional support to individuals who have reached the age of 80 and 90 years old. This proposal amends the Centenarian Act of 2016, acknowledging that not everyone reaches the milestone of a century.

In another development, the senator, upon the invitation of the British group Interparliament Union, joined Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Grace Poe as they represented the Philippine Senate during an official visit to the United Kingdom from October 16 to 18.