Overview
- He posted a photo and the message “Feliz Feliciano, ya me llegó mi tarjeta del bienestar” on his official accounts on Monday.
- Comments on his posts accused him of taking a benefit he does not need and questioned the optics of a high‑profile senator receiving it.
- Officials describe the Pensión del Bienestar as a constitutional entitlement for people 65 and older, granted based on age and proper documentation.
- Beneficiaries receive 6,200 pesos every two months, with a projected increase to 6,430 pesos in 2026, deposited directly to a personal, non‑transferable Banco Bienestar card.
- Noroña, who turned 65 this year, faces criticism over the announcement, though coverage reports no change to the program’s rules.