With rising costs of electricity and water services, the close to seven million Filipino senior citizens should now be more vigilant in asserting their rights under the law, according to an advocate for rights of the elderly.

Romulo Macalintal, an election lawyer, on Tuesday cited Section 4(c) of Republic Act (RA) 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.

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