Sam “SV” Verzosa’s deep care for the elderly is clear in how dedicated he is to their well-being. During a charity event for the senior citizens of Manila City held at Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) in Quiapo, Manila, he expressed his thoughts clearly when asked about the issue of the delay in the allowance for senior citizens during the incumbent administration.
“Ako, sa totoo lang, para sa akin hindi naman talaga yun yung main issue e.” He believes that the delay in the ₱500 allowance is minor compared to the real problem—the amount itself is insufficient.
“Kaya nga ang gusto nating gawin, gawing yang ₱2,000 buwan-buwan para sa mga senior citizen, sa mga lolo at lola natin. Pati sa mga PWD natin. Yan dapat ang binibigyan natin ng pansin, hindi yung delay,” he added, referring to the provision of real assistance to seniors and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
At the event, he showcased his dedication to serving the elderly with his mobile clinics and volunteers working hand in hand to provide free quality service to the public.
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“Katulad ng mga ginagawa natin ngayong araw, binibisita ko yung mga lolo at lola sa buong Sampaloc, Distrito 4, dala yung mga serbisyong binibigay natin dati pa. Katulad nitong mga mobile clinics na ‘to [at] mobile botika. Itong mga mobile clinics na ‘to, nandiyan na yung mga X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, medical checkup. [Sa] mobile botika, nando’n na rin yung mga gamot na kailangan nila [at] maintenance medicine na libre. Lahat yan galing sa sarili nating bulsa.”
His commitment to providing essential medical services and free medications to seniors is clear as he highlights the importance of his personal initiative.
“Yang ginagawa natin [ay] para ipakita na kung kaya naming gawin sa sariling bulsa, dapat kayang gawin ‘tong serbisyo na ‘to diretso sa mga tao para hindi na sila nahihirapan.”
He noted that he has already implemented the ₱2,000 monthly allowance in his barangay, saying, “Actually, yung P2,000 na allowance, ginawa na rin naming yan monthly sa barangay namin sa Sampaloc. Nagbigay na rin tayo ng P2,000 para ipakita sa kanila na kaya namang gawin, kung gugustuhin.”
With this belief, SV remains firm that real change is possible with genuine effort.
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A total of 6 MILLION pesos were distributed during the event (P2000 allowance for a total of 3,000 senior citizens) in Sampaloc, Manila by Sam “SV” Verzosa. Leaving a message to Manilenyos, he said, “Mensahe ko sa mga Manilenyo, kung gusto n’yo ng pagbabago, kung gusto n’yo ng pag-asa, nandito na po kami. Alamin n’yo yung mga ginagawa namin.
“Hindi ko kayo pinapasagot ngayon. Hindi namin kayo pinapaoo ngayon. Kilalanin n’yo po ako, [at ang] track record ko, mga nagawa ko. Ikumpara n’yo ho sa mga nagawa ng mga katunggali natin.”
He emphasized that what he offers is the result of his hard work: “Sarili kong pinaghirapan ang binibigay ko sa mga tao. Hindi po mga pera ng gobyerno na minsan nakukupitan pa…
“Ako po ay nandirito para maging tulay. Ihahatid ko with transparency kung ano man yung para sa tao. [Ang] budget po ng para sa tao ng Manilenyo, ibibigay ko.”
Reflecting his commitment to serving the community with honesty and openness, he recently filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) to run for Mayor of Manila.
With such determination to advocate for the elderly and improve their lives on a larger scale, Sam’s love for the Manilenyos is evident in both his words and actions.
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