Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 780 
Introduced by REP. RODOLFO “OMPONG” M. ORDANES 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES (PWDs) THROUGH THE INCLUSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS 
AND PWD SERVICES IN THE EGOV PH SUPER APP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the age of digitization and technological advancement, bridging the digital divide 
is crucial, especially for vulnerable sectors, such as senior citizens (SCs) and persons 
with disabilities (PWDs). 
This bill is a product of five (5) joint deliberations of the Committee on Ways and 
Means, the Committee on Senior Citizens, and the Special Committee on Persons with 
Disabilities regarding their motu proprio inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the 
implementation gaps regarding Republic Act No. 7432, as amended, otherwise known 
as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003,” and Republic Act No. 7277, as 
amended, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability,” and 
policies that provide discounts, incentives, and tax exemptions for SCs and PWDs. 
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) launched the 
eGov PH Super App in December 2022. The platform offers a comprehensive single 
portal for multi-sectoral government transactions and services, aiming to streamline 
access to government documents, permits, identifications, and clearances, thereby 
enhancing the public’s ease of doing business. 
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Recognizing the importance of inclusivity in digital governance, this bill seeks to 
integrate a dedicated section within the eGov PH Super App, which shall cater to the 
specific needs of SCs and PWDs, and offer services, information, and resources to 
empower them to navigate through available government offerings independently 
and confidently. 
Moreover, the government may also utilize the eGov PH Super App to establish an 
alternative identity verification system and alleviate the need to present purchase 
booklets in order to facilitate the SCs and PWDs’ access to benefits without undue 
hindrance. This can be achieved by seamlessly integrating the discount system into 
the establishments’ sales processes, thus streamlining the granting of SCs and PWDs 
discounts. 
This measure was approved on Third and Final Reading by the House of 
Representatives and has been transmitted to the Senate for consideration in the 19th 
Congress. We recognize and appreciate the efforts of former Committee on Ways and 
Means Chairperson, Cong. Joey Sarte Salceda, and former Special Committee on 
Persons with Disabilities Chairperson, Cong. Alfel Bascug, whose wisdom laid the 
foundation for this legislation’s continued development. 
Given the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RODOLFO “OMPONG” ORDANES 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 780 
Introduced by REP. RODOLFO “OMPONG” M. ORDANES 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES THROUGH THE INCLUSION OF SERVICES FOR SENIOR 
CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE EGOV PH SUPER 
APP 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
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to recognize and uphold the fundamental rights of senior citizens and persons with 
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disabilities, ensuring their equal access to government services and acknowledging 
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their invaluable contributions to society. 
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The State shall promote inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in using 
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technology to enable senior citizens and persons with disabilities to access and benefit 
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from government services through user-friendly and tailored digital platforms. 
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The State acknowledges the indispensable role of the private sector in assisting 
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senior citizens and persons with disabilities; therefore, it shall  endeavor to promote 
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the transition of discount transactions to digital platforms, thereby fostering a 
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collaborative approach towards the attainment of these policy objectives. 
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SEC. 2. Adapting the eGov PH Super App for Senior Citizens and Persons with 
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Disabilities. –– The Department of Information and Communications Technology 
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(DICT) shall incorporate dedicated sections within the eGov PH Super App platform 
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with user-friendly interface including adjustable text sizes, voice assistance, and other 
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features for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, which shall provide:  
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(a) access to various national and local government services, including 
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healthcare, livelihood, and social services;  
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(b) informational resources on their rights and privileges; and  
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(c) link with various establishments for seamless access and interaction. 
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Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may continue to avail of 
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government services and assistance through their respective local government units. 
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SEC. 3. Phases of Implementation and Roadmap. – The DICT shall ensure 
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access to the eGov PH Super App and develop a roadmap in two (2) phases:  
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(a) Phase I. Database Integration and Digital Identification (ID) Cards Issuance – 
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The DICT shall link the eGov PH Super App with the National Identification 
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database of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Philippine 
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Registry for Persons with Disabilities of the Department of Health (DOH). 
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Senior citizens shall be issued digital copies of their IDs powered by the 
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National ID within the eGov PH Super App. 
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Persons with disabilities shall apply for their digital IDs on the eGov PH 
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Super App. The local government units (LGUs) shall be authorized to verify 
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and approve these applications via the e-LGU system within the eGov PH 
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Super App: Provided, That in cases where a medical certificate is not required 
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to prove disability, the persons with disabilities shall apply manually in their 
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respective LGUs for physical verification. Upon approval, digital copies of the 
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persons with disability IDs shall be issued to the applicants through the eGov 
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PH Super App.  
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The digital copy of the senior citizen ID or person with disability ID shall 
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be considered as a valid proof of identity of any senior citizen or person with 
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disability for purposes of availing the rights and privileges that one is entitled 
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to under the law. 
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(b) Phase II. Availment of Discounts from Establishments via the eGov PH Super 
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App. – The DICT shall enable the integration of business establishments in the 
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eGov PH Super App to enhance the accessibility of discounts to senior citizens 
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and persons with disabilities. Upon integration, these establishments shall 
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verify the identity of senior citizens and persons with disabilities with the 
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electronic Know-Your-Customer Facility or e-KYC in the eGov PH Super App 
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and use the app as an alternative mechanism to the use of purchase booklet for 
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the grant of discounts. The discounts shall include the following:  
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i. 
Twenty percent (20%) discount and value-added tax (VAT) 
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exemption on medicine purchases in all drugstores, as provided 
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under Republic Act (RA) No. 9994, otherwise known as the 
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“Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010,” and RA 10754, otherwise 
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known as “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with 
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Disability”; and 
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ii. 
Five percent (5%) special discount on basic necessities and prime 
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commodities, as provided under Joint Memorandum Circular No. 
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01, Series of 2022, entitled “Guidelines on the Provision of the Mandatory 
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Statutory Benefits and Privileges of the Senior Citizens and Persons with 
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Disabilities on their Purchases through Online (E-Commerce) and Phone 
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Call/SMS.” 
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SEC. 4. Assistance of a Legal Guardian. – The legal guardian, as defined by the 
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Family Code of the Philippines and other pertinent laws, shall assist the senior citizen 
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or person with disability, who encounters difficulties in navigating the eGov PH Super 
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App.  It shall also be the duty of the legal guardian to monitor the benefits and 
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privileges granted to the senior citizen and person with disability by law. In the 
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absence of a legal guardian, or court-appointed guardian, or pending the appointment 
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of one, the senior citizen or person with disability may authorize anyone of legal age.  
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SEC. 5. Tax Administration. – For purposes of tax monitoring compliance, 
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business establishments shall record on the eGov PH Super App the transactions 
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related to the goods purchased and services performed with twenty percent (20%) 
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discount and exemption from VAT, and the five percent (5%) special discount on basic 
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necessities and prime commodities granted to senior citizens and persons with 
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disabilities.  
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SEC. 6. Transitory Provisions. –  
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(a) The pertinent agencies and stakeholders shall have a twelve-month 
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transitory period, starting from the effectivity of this Act, to ensure 
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compliance with its provisions. 
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(b) In order to maintain uninterrupted access to features for senior citizens and 
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persons with disabilities until the full implementation of the eGov PH Super 
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App, senior citizens and persons with disabilities may continue utilizing 
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their respective IDs issued by the concerned LGUs for purchasing goods 
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and services from business establishments.  
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SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The National Commission of 
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Senior Citizens and the National Council on Disability Affairs, in consultation with 
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the DICT, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Social 
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Welfare and Development, Department of Trade and Industry, DOH, Department of 
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Finance, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and other relevant agencies and stakeholders, 
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shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation 
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of the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any section, clause, or 
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provision of this Act is declared illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, such parts not 
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affected by such declaration shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, issuance, executive 
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orders, letters of instruction, rules, or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of 
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,  
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