SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Re entative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. __

House Bill No. 4191

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The well-being of our elderly public has always been a primary concem of the State
We have recognized that they are an integral part of Philippine society, that they have and
continue to contribute significantly to our economy, and deserve to be taken care of in their
twilight years.

However, there is a sector of elderly members in our society that has been
overlooked even if their contributions have been just as relevant and considerable. These
are foreign nationals who have relocated to the Philippines and chosen our country as their
second home. Some have come for commercial purposes, established their own
businesses, or have settled as retirees or immigrants in the Philippines for personal or family
reasons, During their stay, they have brought in considerable investments, patronized local
businesses, contributed to the local economy, and in some cases have taken a role in nation
building.

‘These foreign nationals who have taken up permanent residence in the country and
have integrated into Philippine society are as much a part of our public as our own citizens.
They deserve consideration for their contributions and similar treatment in their older years,
and so this bill seeks to extend to them the privileges granted to the elderly under the
Expanded Senior Citizens law. Moreover, through the grant of these benefits, this bill hopes
to make the Philippines an even more attractive retirement destination, thereby encouraging
more foreign nationals to permanently investment in our country.

Therefore, this bill seeks to grant foreign nationals residing in the Philippines who are
at least 60 years of age the same privileges given to our senior citizens under the Expanded
Senior Citizens law.

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

(

RUFYS B. ROI SUEZ
en.

nvsinle Kf JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 4191

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR
CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Anew section 4-A of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended, otherwise
known as “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant
Benefits and Special Privileges and For Other Purposes”, is hereby added to read as
follows:

"SEC. 4-A. PRIVILEGES FOR ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIENS. - THE

PRIVILEGES GRANTED TO SENIOR CITIZENS UNDER THIS ACT AND THE

CONDITIONS THERETO SHALL APPLY TO ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIENS,

HEREBY DEFINED AS FOREIGN NATIONALS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES

WHO ARE AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE.

IN AVAILING OF THESE PRIVILEGES, THE ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIEN,

OR HIS/HER DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, MAY SUBMIT AS PROOF

OF ENTITLEMENT THERETO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) AN

IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS

(OSCA) OF THE PLACE WHERE THE ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIEN RESIDES:

PROVIDED, THAT THE IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE PARTICULAR

OSCA SHALL BE HONORED NATIONWIDE; (2) PHILIPPINE RETIREMENT

AUTHORITY IDENTIFICATION CARD; (3) ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF

REGISTRATION I-CARD; (4) OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ESTABLISH THAT THE

ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIEN IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE AND A

RESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS FURTHER PROVIDED IN THE

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS ACT.

THE TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED TO ESTABLISHMENTS UNDER

SECTION 4 OF THIS ACT AND THE CONDITIONS THERETO SHALL ALSO

APPLY WHEN DISCOUNTS UNDER SUBSECTIONS 4(A) AND 4(C) ARE

GRANTED TO ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIENS."

Sec. 2. 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. 3. Separability Clause. — if any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall remain
in force and effect.
Sec. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,