EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
Senate Bill No. 
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NOV 27 
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE CENTENARIANS ACT OF 2016, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION TWO OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10868
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In 2016, Congress passed Republic Act No. 10868 or the Centenarians 
Act, which honors our senior citizens by granting them a cash gift amounting to 
one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) upon reaching the age of one 
hundred.
It is unfortunate to note, however, that not so many Filipinos live up to this 
age, and thus, only a few get to enjoy the benefits under this law. To provide 
our senior citizens the motivation to live longer, as well as to aid them in 
achieving this feat by giving them the means to purchase medicines and other 
necessities, this bill seeks to expand the coverage of Republic Act No. 10868 to 
include those Filipinos who have reached the age of eighty (80) and ninety (90) 
years old. Ultimately, we hope that by expanding the coverage of this law, we 
are able to honor our elders for their contributions to their communities, and 
inspire our youth to lead healthier lives.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
UEL F. ZUBIRI


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
Senate
S E N A T E
Senate Bill No. 1212
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NOV 27 
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubin
AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE CENTENARIANS ACT OF 2016, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION TWO OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10868
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Sec. 2 of Republic Act No. 10868, otherwise known as the
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"Centenarians Act of 2016," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 2. Letter o f Felicitation and Cash Gift. -  All Filipinos who reach the 
AGE OF EIGHTY (80) YEARS OLD, NINETY (90) YEARS OLD, AND one 
hundred (100) years old, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad, 
shall be honored with:
[(a) A Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines 
congratulating the celebrant for his or her longevity; and]
[b] A) A [Centenarian] CASH Gift in the amount of THIRTY THOUSAND 
PESOS (P30,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF EIGHTY (80) 
YEARS OLD, THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (P30,000.00) UPON 
REACHING THE AGE OF NINETY (90) YEARS OLD, and [one hundred] 
FIFTY thousand pesos (P50,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF 
ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OLD.
PROVIDED, THAT ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF 
EIGHTY (80) YEARS OLD AND NINETY (90) YEARS OLD PRIOR TO 
THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT SHALL RECEIVE THE TOTAL CASH 
GIFT/S CORRESPONDING THERETO; AND


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B) A LETTER OF FELICITATION FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE 
PHILIPPINES 
CONGRATULATING 
THE 
CELEBRANT 
UPON 
REACHING THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OLD FOR HIS 
OR HER LONGEVITY.
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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
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regulations or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
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SEC. 3. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,