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Section 27August 14, 2009, Sec./Art. 27
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Social Protection. -
(a) The Social Security System (SSS) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) shall support indigenous and community-based social protection schemes.
(b) The State shall institute policies and programs that seek to reduce the poverty and vulnerability to risks and enhance the social status and rights of the marginalized women by promoting and protecting livelihood and employment, protecting against hazards and sudden; loss of income, and improving people's capacity to manage risks.
(c) The State shall endeavor to reduce and eventually eliminate transfer costs of remittances from abroad through appropriate bilateral and multilateral agreements. It shall likewise provide access to investment opportunities for remittances in line with national development efforts.
(d) The State shall establish a health insurance program for senior citizens and indigents.
(e) The State shall support women with disabilities on a community-based social protection scheme.
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