Manila, April 26 -- Thousands of Pangasinenses gathered at the CSI Stadia on Friday to welcome the senatorial candidates of Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas during their campaign stop here.

The administration candidates outlined initiatives aimed at alleviating the living conditions of the Filipino people, ranging from reduced electricity costs to the provision of free medicine and hospitalization.

Former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos pledged to lower electricity costs, while Abby Binay promised to push for tax-free bonuses, including the 13th-month pay and overtime pay.

Senator Bong Revilla proposed a universal pension of PHP1,000 for senior citizens and suggested lowering the senior citizen age to 56. He also vowed to bolster supp...