Malacañang officials scrambled to contain growing public indignation over the decision of President Benigno Aquino 3rd to veto the proposed P2,000 pension increase for Social Security System (SSS) pensioners, dismissing claims that the administration has no compassion for senior citizens.
Palace Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. and his deputy, Manuel Quezon 3rd, came to Aquino’s defense as condemnation and criticisms rained on Malacañang.
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