Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF SENIOR 
CITIZEN SOCIAL PENSION THROUGH AN ANNUAL YEAR-END BONUS, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State provides that it shall give full support to the improvement of 
the total well-being of the elderly and their full participation in society and as 
such has enacted in 1991 the Republic Act No. 7432, otherwise known as the 
“Senior Citizens Act” as well as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010”, 
and its amendments. 
Since the enactment of these laws, underprivileged members of the 
senior citizen sector have enjoyed their monthly social pensions which have 
helped many keep the roof over their heads and food on their table. Studies, 
however, have shown that while our elderly members are grateful for the 
monthly amount that they receive, it does not suffice for their regular needs 
for health, food, clothing, housing, and mobility.  
As a response, the State recently enacted Republic Act No. 11916, to 
increase the social pension for senior citizens from Php 500 to Php 1,000.  
Recognizing that although the increase is beneficial, the State can still afford 
additional benefits to the elderly sector, this measure seeks to provide our 
senior citizens with year-end cash gifts as valuable members of society. 
Since the elderly are no longer members of the workforce, they are also 
not entitled to benefits that most employees enjoy during the holiday season. 
In the spirit of giving and sharing during the yuletide season, this measure 
seeks to grant senior citizen social pensioners with an annual year-end bonus. 
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It is the hope of this bill, that even in their twilight years, the elderly 
sector still feels valued as contributing members of society allowing them to 
enjoy the holidays with their own pension bonuses. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is urgently 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS   
Fifth District, Quezon City 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF SENIOR 
CITIZEN SOCIAL PENSION THROUGH AN ANNUAL YEAR-END BONUS, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Paskong Maligaya 
para kay Lolo’t Lola Act”. 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. –  It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to protect and promote the well-being of the elderly citizens. Towards 
this end, the State hereby grants all qualified senior citizens the additional 
cash gift annually as their annual year-end bonus. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. – For the purposes of this Act, the following 
terms are defined as follows:  
a. Senior Citizen Social Pensioners shall refer to all elderly Filipino citizen
qualified as beneficiaries under the Republic Act No. 9994 otherwise
known as “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010” and Republic Act No.
11916;
b. Year-end Bonus shall refer to the amount that qualified senior citizens
shall receive annually at the end of the year.
SECTION 4. Qualification. – All senior citizens eligible for the social pension 
granted under Republic Act 9994 otherwise known as “Expanded Senior 
Citizens Act of 2010”, as amended by Republic Act No. 11916, and its 
amendments herein are entitled to the privileges stated in this Act. 
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SECTION 5. Year-End Bonus. – Senior Citizen Social Pensioners are entitled 
to an annual year-end bonus amounting to not less than One thousand pesos 
(P1,000) which shall be paid not later than the 25th of December every year. 
 
SECTION 
6. 
Appropriations. 
– 
The 
amount 
necessary 
for 
the 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current 
appropriations of the Department of Social Welfare and Services. Thereafter 
such amount necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulation. – The National 
Commission on Senior Citizens shall, in consultation with the Department of 
Budget and Management and the Department of Social Welfare and 
Development, and other concerned government agencies and non-
governmental entities, promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to 
implement this Act not later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the 
effectivity of this Act. 
 
SECTION 8. Non-Impairment Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as to diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or 
made available to disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under 
existing laws. 
 
SECTION 9. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof shall remain in 
full force and effect.   
 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. –All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules 
and regulations, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, or 
modified accordingly.  
 
SECTION 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation.  
 
Approved,