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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) ia
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) [3 RECEIVED
Second Regular Session ) DATE March 18, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES e By Revi J
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HOUSE BILL No. 10157_ Wo Inver

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA,
BRYAN B. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA Ill

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS’ ACT, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED

EXPLANATORY NOTE

When loved ones begin to age, their quality of life also starts to wane. Health,
emotional, economic and social issues beset them causing them to become
withdrawn, stagnant and unhappy. They become more reliant on others for support in
most aspects of their lives.

It is therefore imperative that measures are taken to create a good social
environment that will keep them engaged, stimulated and contented. It is also
paramount that positive influences, particularly family members, are present in their
lives.' Most importantly, the government is needed to introduce interventions so that
the elderly can continue living with dignity.

While numerous policies centering on promoting the welfare of senior citizens
are already in place, much is still wanting for the elderly population that are still part of
the working force such as those aged in the later fifties.

The elderly people in the 56-59 age group are still actively working and
socializing but are also tormented by degenerative illnesses. Therefore, while they
are still able, let us help them live fulfilling lives by letting them enjoy the benefits of
discounted goods and services, tax exemptions and various government assistance
programs. Let these elderlies enjoy socializing, travelling and dining while they are
still active and have less mobility issues.

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Let us help them live quality lives as they gradually transition to slower lifestyles
by lowering the age of senior citizens from 60 to 56.

Immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

REP. MERCADO-REVILLA . BRYAN B. REVILLA

Representative Representative
2” District of Cavite AGIMAT Partylist

REP. RAI (JOLO” REVILLA Ill
Re ntative
1" District of Cavite


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL No. 10157
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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA,
BRYAN B. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA II

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AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS’ ACT, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic No.
9257, and Republic Act No, 9994, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 2. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, these terms are
defined as follows:
(a) Senior Citizen or elderly refers to any resident citizen of the
Philippines at least [sixty (60)] FIFTY-SIX (56) years old;
(b) ...

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Sec. 2. Appropriations. - The amounts necessary to carry out the initial
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of
the agencies. Thereafter, the amounts necessary for the continued implementation of
this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. Separability Clause. — If for any reason any section or provision of this
Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other Provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.


Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, rules and regulations, orders,
Circulars, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
Provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Sec. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,