Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City  
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD CENTER 
IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the declared policy of the State to promote a just and dynamic social order that will 
ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through 
policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of 
living and an improved quality of life. There shall be priority for the needs of the 
underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children.  Article XV, Section 4 of the 
Constitution further declares that it is the duty of the family to take care of its elderly members 
while the State may design programs of social security for them 
Consistent with these constitutional principles, this representation recognizes the rights 
of senior citizens as an integral part of Philippine society and as contributors in nation-building 
despite their old-age. 
With most elderly Filipinos in the Province of Davao Del Sur having no or hardly any 
savings, this representation believes that providing our elderly with livelihood skills will enable 
them not only to become independent, productive members of the community, but will also 
boost their self-esteem and self-reliance towards a more sustainable life in their remaining 
years. 
It is for the foregoing reason that the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MERCEDES “DIDI” C. CAGAS 
April 15, 2021
11:18 am
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Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City  
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD CENTER 
IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. Establishment. – There shall be established a Senior Citizens Technology and 
Livelihood Center in every municipality in the Province of Davao Del Sur to motivate and 
encourage the senior citizens to contribute to nation-building and see to it that their 
contributions are maximized.  
SEC. 2. Technology and Livelihood Programs. – The Department of Social Welfare and 
Development, in coordination with the Local Government Unit, is hereby tasked to set up the 
said center and establish a technology and livelihood program and provide guidelines as well 
as working mechanisms fitted to the elderly.  
SEC. 3.  Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
charged to the current appropriations for the Department of Social Welfare and Development.  
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the continuous operation and maintenance of the 
technology and livelihood center shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.  
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or 
invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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