 LGBTs have no concrete livelihood program which sometimes causes them to engage in prostitution. (Region 7)  Need for protection for the “joint” properties of LGBT couples (Region 10)  Lack of information / awareness on HIV/AIDS. Senior Citizens / The Elderly The key issues that senior citizens are facing were underscored in 7 of the 15 regions (NCR, CAR, Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9), comprising 46.66% of the regional FGDs. Most of the issues are related to their health needs, problems in accessing the benefits they are legally entitled to, and in using their Senior Citizen cards.  Senior Citizens are confronted with issues concerning their health, and the need for a comprehensive health care, facilities for geriatric care, and other necessities. There is also lack of education on management of menopause and andropause. (CAR)  Lack of awareness on the benefits they are entitled to. For the Moro community in particular, some Senior Citizens are holders of IDs but they lack knowledge on the extent of their benefits.  There are issues concerning the use of their Senior Citizens ID cards. In buying medicines, for instance, some of them wonder why drugstores still ask to see their papers despite being on their second purchase of certain medicines. Others also experience getting turned down by drugstores and are immediately told that the medicines they need are not available. (Region 2)  Their 20% discount is not strictly implemented. Some Senior Citizens even experience discrimination – for instance, tricycle drivers refuse them because of their fare discounts. (Region 2)  It has been suggested that health cards for Senior Citizens and PWDs should be free. (Region 2)  Social pension is not properly implemented. Some of those entitled to it do not receive the benefits de them. (Region 6 )  Senior citizens need financial assistance as well. They also have difficulty acquiring a job because of age discrimination. (Region 7 ) 65