Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2606 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is experiencing a significant demographic shift, with its 
senior citizen population steadily increasing. According to recent data, a 
growing number of Filipinos are reaching advanced age, contributing 
significantly to the nation's social and economic fabric.  
While existing laws, such as Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known 
as the "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010," provide various benefits and 
privileges to senior citizens, the implementation and accessibility of these 
provisions often fall short due to inadequate and inconsistent funding across 
various government agencies. 
Senior citizens, as a vulnerable sector, face unique challenges 
including, but not limited to, declining health, limited employment 
opportunities, social isolation, and financial insecurity. While their wisdom 
and experience are invaluable assets to society, a lack of dedicated and 
sufficient resources can hinder their well-being and active participation in 
community life. 
Currently, the allocation of funds for senior citizen programs is often 
fragmented, reliant on the discretion of individual agencies, and competes 
with numerous other priorities within the national budget. This often results 
in a reactive approach to senior citizen welfare rather than a proactive and 
comprehensive one. 
By mandating all national government agencies, departments, bureaus, 
offices, commissions, state universities and colleges, and government owned 
controlled corporations (GOCCs) to allocate a minimum of one percent (1%) of 
their total annual budget specifically for senior citizens-related programs, this 
bill guarantees a consistent and substantial funding source.  
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The allocated funds will support a wide array of programs, projects, and 
activities (PPAs) that cater to the diverse needs of senior citizens. This 
includes, but is not limited to, health and wellness initiatives, social welfare 
services, livelihood and employment programs, capacity building, and 
initiatives promoting accessibility and inclusivity. This holistic approach aims 
to improve their overall quality of life. 
The enactment of this bill is expected to have a profound positive impact 
on the lives of senior citizens across the Philippines. Hence, its immediate 
consideration and passage is hereby earnestly sought. 
SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.       


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2606 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
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AN ACT MANDATING ALL NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO SET 
ASIDE ONE PERCENT (1%) OF THEIR TOTAL BUDGET FOR PROGRAMS, 
PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES EXCLUSIVE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS-
RELATED PROGRAMS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS 
ACT OF 2010" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  Short Title – This Act shall be known as the “One Percent 
for Senior Citizens Act of 2025”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy – It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
to promote and protect the welfare and rights of senior citizens, recognizing 
their invaluable contributions to nation-building. The State shall ensure the 
availability of adequate resources for programs and services that address their 
evolving needs, promote their well-being, and enable their active participation 
in society. 
SEC. 3. Amendment to Republic Act No. 9994. - Section 4 of Republic Act 
No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9257 and Republic Act No. 9994, 
is hereby further amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows: 
"SEC. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens. - The senior citizens 
shall be entitled to the following: "... " 
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“(m) Mandatory Budget Allocation for Senior Citizen 
Programs. All national government agencies, departments, 
bureaus, offices, commissions, state universities and colleges, 
and government-owned and/or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) 
shall set aside a minimum of one percent (1%) of their total 
annual 
budget 
for 
the 
formulation, 
development, 


implementation, and monitoring of programs, projects, and 
activities (PPAs) specifically designed to benefit senior citizens. 
This allocation shall be over and above any existing budgetary 
provisions or mandates for senior citizens, and shall be 
integrated into their annual General Appropriations Act (GAA) 
proposals. 
The allocated funds shall be utilized for, but not limited to, 
the following: 
(1) Health and Wellness Programs: Medical and dental 
services, health education, preventive care, geriatric care 
training, and access to assistive devices.  
(2) Social Services and Welfare: Livelihood and employment 
programs, social welfare assistance, elder abuse prevention, 
legal assistance, and establishment/maintenance of senior 
citizen centers.  
(3) Capacity Building and Empowerment: Training programs, 
skills 
enhancement, 
civic 
engagement 
initiatives, 
and 
promotion of intergenerational solidarity.  
(4) Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) 
Campaigns: Dissemination of information on senior citizens' 
rights, benefits, and available services.  
5) Research and Development: Studies and initiatives aimed 
at improving the quality of life of senior citizens and addressing 
emerging issues.  
(6) Incentives and Support: Provision of aids, subsidies, and 
other incentives to qualified senior citizens for education, 
housing, and other essential needs.  
(7) Accessibility and Inclusivity: Projects that promote age-
friendly environments and ensure accessibility to public services 
and facilities. 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in 
coordination with the National Commission of Senior Citizens 
(NCSC) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development 
(DSWD), shall issue the necessary guidelines for the effective 
implementation and monitoring of this provision. 
 
SEC.  4 .  Implementing Rules and Regulations – Within ninety (90) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Budget and Management 
(DBM), in consultation with the National Commission of Senior Citizens 
(NCSC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and 


other relevant government agencies and stakeholders, shall formulate and 
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of 
this Act. 
SEC. 5. Monitoring and Evaluation. - The NCSC, in coordination with the 
DSWD and DBM, shall regularly monitor and evaluate the compliance of 
national government agencies with the provisions of this Act and the 
utilization of the allocated budget. An annual report on the implementation of 
this Act shall be submitted to the Office of the President, the Senate President, 
and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause.- All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, ordinances, rules and regulation, and other issuances or part thereof 
which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
 
SEC. 7.  Separability Clause – If for any reason any provision of this Act 
is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
 
SEC. 8.  Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,