Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 73 60

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this representation
respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving support from the past and
present congress,

The proposed measure aims to redefine the term “indigent senior citizen” under Republic
‘Act No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. RA 9994 provides for a vast number
of benefits, privileges, and assistance to senior citizens. Despite being a landmark legislation for
the welfare of our elderly, the definition of the term “indigent senior citizen” under RA 9994 has
limited the said legislation from fully achieving its purpose.

An “indigent senior citizen” is defined under RA 9994 as any elderly who is frail, sickly
or with disability, and without pension or permanent source of income, compensation or
financial assistance from his/ her relatives to support his/ her basic needs, as determined by the
aaa of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in consultation with the National
iting and Monitoring Board. It is quite clear that the aforementioned definition excludes
senior Sees who are not sick or disabled and who have pension or other sources of income but
are in dire need of additional government assistance.

It is high time that we introduce a more inclusive definition under RA 9994 to ensure our
beloved senior citizens that they have ready access to financial assistance and health services.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

JOHN, “YUL SERVO” NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7360

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto

AN ACT
REDEFINING THE TERM “INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZEN" UNDER REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 7492, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE "EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010"

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

SECTION 1. Section 2, sub-paragraph h of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by
Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010”, is
hereby further amended to read as follows

"SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, these terms are defined as
follows

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"(h) Indigent senior citizen refers to any elderly who is [frail, sickly or with disability,
and] without pension, [or] permanent source of income, OR compensation [or financial
assistance from his/her relatives] to support [his/her] THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S basic
needs, as determined by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in
consultation with the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board.”

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. 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.

Approved,