Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2032 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to promote the health and well-being of Filipino senior citizens 
by providing them with monthly financial support specifically for their maintenance 
medications. In accordance with the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which mandates 
the State to prioritize the health needs of the elderly and other vulnerable sectors, this 
proposed measure institutionalizes the Monthly Maintenance Medication Support in 
the amount of One Thousand Pesos (₱1,000) per month. 
Accordingly, qualified senior citizens who are registered under Republic Act 
No. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, and have a 
valid prescription for maintenance medicines will be eligible to receive the said 
support. The assistance is intended solely for the purchase of prescription 
medications, vitamins, and supplements essential to managing chronic illnesses and 
maintaining their health. The goal of this measure is to improve the quality of life of 
senior citizens by alleviating their financial burden for essential medications, thereby 
enabling them to remain active and healthy members of society. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ATTY. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
July 16, 2025
4:23 pm


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2032 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING MONTHLY MAINTENANCE MEDICATION SUPPORT FOR 
SENIOR CITIZENS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title.  – This Act shall be known as the “Monthly Maintenance 
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Medication Support Act for Senior Citizens”. 
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — In consonance with Section 11, Article XIII of 
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the 1987 Philippine Constitution which provides that the State shall adopt an 
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integrated and comprehensive approach to health and other social services available 
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to all people at affordable cost, giving priority to the underprivileged, sick, elderly, 
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disabled, women and children, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect 
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and promote the health and well-being of elderly citizens for their continued 
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meaningful contribution and participation in society. This Act seeks to provide 
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monthly financial assistance to senior citizens, enabling them to access and afford 
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necessary maintenance medications, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health 
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outcomes. 
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Sec. 3. Monthly Maintenance Medication Support. – The government shall 
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provide monthly financial support amounting to One thousand pesos (P1,000) to all 
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senior citizens, hereinafter referred to as "beneficiaries," who are qualified and 
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registered as such under Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded 
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Senior Citizens Act of 2010. 
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Sec. 4. Eligibility and Registration. – To qualify for the Monthly Maintenance 
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Medication Support, a senior citizen must meet the following criteria: 
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(a) Be a Filipino citizen and a registered senior citizen as defined in Republic 
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Act No. 9994; and 
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(b) Submit an application to the Department of Health (“DOH”) or its 
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designated agency, accompanied by a valid prescription for maintenance 
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medications issued by a licensed medical practitioner within the last six 
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(6) months from the date of application; and 
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Once approved, beneficiaries shall be issued a Monthly Maintenance 
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Medication Support Card. 
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Sec. 5. Use of the Monthly Maintenance Medication Support. –  The Monthly 
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Maintenance Medication Support shall be used exclusively to purchase prescribed 
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maintenance medications, including but not limited to medicines for chronic illnesses, 
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vitamins, and supplements, from all public or private pharmaceutical establishments 
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upon presentment of a prescription validly issued within the last six (6) months from 
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the date of purchase. The Monthly Maintenance Medication Support shall not be 
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transferrable to any person other than the person to which the same is provided as 
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named in the Monthly Maintenance Medication Support Card. The unused portion of 
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the support shall not be convertible to cash. 
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Sec. 6. Implementation and Coordination. – The DOH shall be responsible for 
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the implementation of this Act and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies, 
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including the Department of Social Welfare and Development (“DSWD”), to ensure 
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the efficient distribution of the Monthly Maintenance Medication Support. 
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Sec. 7. Monitoring and Reporting. – The DOH shall establish a monitoring 
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system to track the utilization of the Monthly Maintenance Medication Support and 
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submit an annual report to Congress detailing the  effectiveness and impact of the 
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program on the health and well-being of senior citizens. 
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Sec. 8. Penalties. –  Any person who commits fraud, misrepresentation, or any 
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form of abuse in the application or use of the Monthly Maintenance Medication 
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Support shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. 
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Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DOH, in coordination with 
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the DSWD and other relevant agencies, shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
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regulations to effectively implement this Act within ninety (90) days from its 
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effectivity. 
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Sec. 10. Separability Clause. - If any part, section, or provision of this Act is 
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held invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected shall remain in full force 
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and effect. 
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Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or 
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parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
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Sec. 12. 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,