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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES  
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First Regular Session 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA 
AN ACT  
AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10868, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE CENTENARIANS ACT OF 2016 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines has an increasing elderly population. According to the 
Philippine Statistics Authority, the older population has the fastest growth rate among 
the population sectors and this trend is expected to hold in the future.  In fact, the 
Philippines is predicted to shift to an aging population between 2025-2030 based on 
PSA’s population projections.  
It is therefore paramount that the State adopt policies that ensure that the 
elderly are protected and are living with dignity.   
While Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 is a very laudable 
piece of legislation, which gives due importance to citizens who reach the age of 
100, studies have shown that only a small portion of the elderly population get to 
reach the age of 100.   
With the rising cost of living, coupled with mounting health and economic 
expenditures that hound the elderly, this bill proposes that our elderly, upon reaching 
the age of eighty (80) and ninety (90) shall also get monetary benefits.  
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Through the passage of this bill, it is hoped that more of our elderly people will 
be able to feel that they are given due importance and respect by our society. 
  
Immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.  
 
 
REP. LANI MERCADO-REVILLA  
 


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES  
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. ________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA 
AN ACT  
AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10868, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE CENTENARIANS ACT OF 2016 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:  
Section 1. Sec. 2 of Republic Act No. 10868, otherwise known as Centenarians 
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Act of 2016 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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Sec. 2. Letter of Felicitation and Cash Gift. – All Filipinos who reach the 
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age of EIGHTY (80) YEARS OLD, NINETY (90) YEARS OLD, AND 
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one hundred (100) years old, whether residing in the Philippines or 
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abroad, shall be honoured with:  
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[(a) A Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines 
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congratulating the celebrant for his or her longevity; and] 
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[b] (a) A [Centenarian] CASH gift in the amount of TEN
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THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF 
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EIGHTY (80) YEARS OLD, TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) 
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UPON REACHING THE AGE OF NINETY (90) YEARS OLD, and 
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one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) UPON REACHING THE 
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AGE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OLD; AND 
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(b) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED (100)
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YEARS 
OLD, 
A 
LETTER 
OF 
FELICITATION 
FROM 
THE 
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PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES CONGRATULATING THE 
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CELEBRANT FOR HIS OR HER LONGEVITY. 
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Sec. 2. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
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unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain 
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in full force and effect.  
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Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. – All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations, 
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and other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
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repealed, amended or modified accordingly.  
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Sec. 4. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.  
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Approved,