NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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Senate
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23 AUG-1 A 9 42
SENATE
S.B. No. 2371
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE SECOND SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER AS THE 
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS' DAY, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 4, Article VX of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that it is the 
duty of the family to take care of its elderly members while the State may design social 
security programs for them.
The grandparents play a critical role in a typical Filipino family household. They 
serve as their grandchildren's caregivers or child-minders, extending financial, physical, 
moral, and spiritual support. A 2014 study also showed that grandparents play a high- 
level role in the emotional and behavioral development of their grandchildren.
To recognize the important role of the grandparents in their family's lives, many 
countries celebrate Grandparent's Day on different dates. In the Philippines, this special 
occasion is celebrated every second Sunday of September.
This bill seeks to declare the second Sunday of September of each year as the 
"National Grandparents' Day" to pay tribute to our Filipino family elders who have 
shown us nothing but love and affection all throughout our lives.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No.
2371
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE SECOND SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER AS THE 
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS' DAY, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the 
Grandparents' Day Act."
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SEC. 2. National Grandparents' Day. -The second Sunday of September of each 
year is hereby declared as the "National Grandparents' Day" in the Philippines.
SEC. 3. Ceremonies and Activities. - All government agencies, including 
Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations, shall celebrate the National 
Grandparents' Day through simple and proper ceremonies to promote public awareness 
of the importance of grandparents and to inform the public on all its functions and 
services offered to assist the grandparents, especially those who are senior citizens.
All educational institutions, both public and private, shall also celebrate the day 
through simple and proper ceremonies to immerse the students on the importance of 
the role of grandparents in the community and society.
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) calendar days 
after the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development and 
the Department of Education shall formulate the Implementing rules and regulations 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.


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SEC. 5. Repealing Clause, - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of 
general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,