EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s.No. 1434
Senate
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20 APR 16 A9 26
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Introduced by SENATOR LEILA M. DE LIMA
AN ACT
PROMOTING THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF THE ELDERLY 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Senior citizens and the elderly continues to be one of the vulnerable groups of 
our population as listed by the World Health Organization (WHO). No less than the 
1987 Constitution guarantees the preference to this sector where the government and 
its policies shall likewise “give priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, 
elderly, disabled, women, and children. The State shall endeavor to provide free 
medical care to paupers.” (Article XIII Sec. 11)
The Philippines is moving towards an aging population. According to the Help 
Age Global Network, the number of senior citizens in the Philippines is rising faster 
than the total population1. This is confirmed by the latest report of the Population 
Commission which indicates that the number of elderly Filipinos, or those over 60 
years old, is projected to increase by 0.23 percent in 2017 and will most likely be over 
8 million Filipino senior citizens or around 8.2% of our country's total population by 
the end of 2018.2
1 HelpAge Global Network (NA) Ageing population in the Philippines. Retrieved from: Ageing population in 
the Philippines. Accessed last 28 October 2019.
2 ABS-CBN News (03 January 2018) Philippines moving toward aging population: POPCOM. Retrieved from: 
https://news.abs-cbn.eom/news/01/03/18/philippines-moving-toward-aging-population-popcom. Accessed last 
28 October 2019.


As one of the vulnerable sectors comprising our population, the provision of 
basic needs, promotion of the social welfare of the elderly and their protection 
against abuse must have consistent and strong presence in our social legislation.
According to a WHO study, one in six elderly people experience abuse.3 The 
study further noted that its relative frequency and serious penalties against it, abuse 
against the elderly remains one of the least investigated types of violence and one of 
the least addressed in national plans to prevent violence. One of the most common 
types of abuse they encounter is psychological abuse and verbal abuse, and the most 
common perpetrators are their own children and other family members.
Despite the enactment of Republic Act No. 9994, or the Expanded Senior 
Citizens Act of 2010, which provides for entitlements for older Filipinos and the 
corresponding duties and obligations of the Government to our senior citizens, there 
is no specific legislation that guarantees the protection of our elderly against various 
abuses along with the proper social welfare support services and access to redress for 
possible victims. With strong laws protecting the sector of women and children from 
abuse, it is also imperative to have a dedicated national legislation on the prevention 
of elder abuse across the country. This proposed measure seeks to fortify 
government’s response to elder abuse.
Approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
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LEILAM. DELI
3 World Health Organization (8 June 2018) Elder Abuse. Retrieved from: https://www.who.int/news-roomyfact- 
sheets/detail/elder-abuse. Accessed last 28 October 2019.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 1434
Senate
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20 APR 16 A 9 27
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR LEILA M. DE LIMA
AN ACT
PROMOTING THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF THE ELDERLY 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section i. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Protection of the
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Elderly Act”.
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. - It is the declared policy of the State to
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promote the welfare and protect the elderly in society. For this purpose, priority shall
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be given to promote the welfare of the elderly through policies that uphold their
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rights and provide responsive services and activities to their benefit, their families
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and the communities they serve.
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Towards this end, the State shall exert efforts to address all forms of violence,
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abuse, neglect, exploitation and coercion, especially acts deleterious to their personal
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safety, security, dignity or any discriminatory act committed against senior citizens
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in keeping with the fimdamental freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution and
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the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms are
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defined as follows:
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a) Domestic violence refers to acts or threats of violence on a senior citizen
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committed by any of the following:
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2) A person related to the victim within second level of affinity or 
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3) A person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim;
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5) A person who is or has been in a social relationship of romantic 
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6) A person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim, or by any 
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7) Household helpers, caregivers and those persons providing care 
for older persons who are not related by affinity or consanguinity.
b) Elder abuse refers to a single or repeated act, whether intentional or 
unintentional, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any 
relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or 
distress to a senior citizen. It includes any act or series of acts committed 
by any person against a senior citizen, within or outside the family abode, 
which result or is likely to result in physical or psychological harm, 
suffering or distress, or neglect including threats of such acts, battery, 
physical assault, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. This includes 
threats or acts of physical violence, psychological or emotional, economic 
or domestic violence, and neglect or abandonment;
c) Emotional abuse refers to acts that include shouting, swearing, scaring or 
humiliating a senior citizen through name-calling, ridicule, constant 
criticism, accusing, blaming, showing disrespect, ignoring, or giving them 
the silent treatment;
d) Safe place or shelter refers to any home or institution maintained or 
managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 
or by any other organization that is willing to accommodate the aggrieved 
senior citizen; and
e) Senior citizen refers to any resident citizen of the Philippines at least sixty 
(6o) years old as defined under Republic Act. No. 9994, otherwise known 
as the “Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010.”


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Sec. 4. Acts of Violence Against a Senior Citizen. - Acts of violence against a
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senior citizen are acts that cause harm or distress committed once or repeatedly
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through any of the following:
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a) Physical abuse or infliction of pain or injury with the use of physical force
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resulting in bodily injury, physical harm, pain or impairment, suffering or
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distress;
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b) Psychological, mental or emotional abuse causing mental or emotional
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suffering or distress;
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of the senior citizen; and economic or financial abuse through acts that make
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the senior citizen financially dependent;
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d) Abandonment or desertion by leaving a senior citizen unattended at a place
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for such a period of three months, as may be likely to endanger the health and
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welfare of a senior citizen, by an individual who has assumed responsibility for
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providing care for the senior citizen, or by a person with custody of the senior
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citizen; and
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e) Threatening to cause any physical harm to a senior citizen.
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For purposes of this Act, it shall not be considered as abandonment or
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desertion if the senior citizen concerned has committed a crime against the person
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who has assumed responsibility for providing care for or with custody of him/her.
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Sec. 5. Rights of a Senior Citizen Who is a Victim of Violence. - During the
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pendency of the case involving violence against a senior citizen, and in addition to
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those provided under existing laws, a senior citizen shall have the following rights:
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a) to avail of protection and legal assistance from the Public Attorney’s
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Office (PAO) or any public legal assistance office;
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b) to be entitled to support services from the DSWD and the Local
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c) to be entitled to all legal remedies as provided for under the Family
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Code;
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the right to apply for a protection order; and
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Sec. 6. Mandatory Programs and Services for a Senior Citizen Who is a
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Victim of Violence. - The DSWD and the National Commission of Senior Citizens
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(NCSC), in coordination with the LGUs, shall provide a senior citizen who is a victim
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of violence and similar acts the following services:
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a) a safe place or temporary shelter, such as senior housing or nursing
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home or other suitable facility or service, when appropriate, as
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emergency short-term shelters. This safe place or temporary shelter
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shall provide counseling, psycho-social services, recovery or
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rehabilitation programs and livelihood assistance;
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b) counseling, healing, recovery and rehabilitation services; and
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c) the appropriate programs to ensure the personal safety and security of
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a senior citizen and prevent the recurrence of the violent acts
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committed against them. The Department of Health (DOH) shall
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provide medical assistance to senior citizens who are victims or
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survivors of violence and similar acts.
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The DSWD, in coordination with the NCSC, shall establish a Reporting System and
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Prevention Program for Elder Abuse Cases across local government units. This
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includes possible reports that may be submitted by any public officer, attending
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physician or nurse, clinician, barangay health worker, therapist or counselor who
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examined or rendered treatment to a senior citizen victim.
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Sec. 8. Philippine National Police (PNP) Protocol in Responding to Violence
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Committed Against a Senior Citizen. - The Philippine National Police (PNP) is
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hereby directed to establish a protocol providing for guidelines and procedures to
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be observed by police officers in responding to request for assistance and calls
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related to violence against senior citizens. In all cases, a report shall be made to any
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law enforcement agency within forty-eight (48) hours from knowledge of the same.
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Whereupon, investigation shall immediately follow. The DSWD shall assign a social
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worker to verify incidents of violence and file a petition for PO, if warranted.


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Sec. 9. Special Prosecution Units. - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is
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hereby directed to establish special units that shall handle complaints of violence
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against senior citizens as defined in this Act, and the prosecution thereof.
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Sec. 10. Education and Training Programs for Law Enforcement Officers
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and Persons Involved in Responding to Cases of Violence Against a Senior Citizen.
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- All persons involved in responding to cases on all forms of abuse, violence, threats
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to personal safety and security or any discriminatory act committed against a senior
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citizen, shall be required to undergo education and training. The PNP, in
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coordination with the LGU concerned and the DSWD, shall establish education and
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training programs to assist law enforcement officers and barangay officials to enable
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them to properly handle cases of violence against senior citizens and acquaint them
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with:
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a) the nature, extent and causes of violence;
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b) the legal rights of, and remedies available to, victims of violence;
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c) the services and facilities available to victims or survivors;
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d) the duties imposed on police officers in making lawful arrest and by
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offering protection and assistance; and
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e) the necessary techniques to be employed in handling incidents of
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violence to minimize the likelihood of injury to the officer and promote
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the safety of the victim or survivor.
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Sec. 11. Venue. - The Regional Trial Court (RTC) designated as a Family
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Court shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases of violence against
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senior citizens as provided in this Act. In the absence of such court in the place
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where the offense was committed, the case shall be filed in the nearest RTC where
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the crime or any of its elements was committed at the option of the complainant.
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Sec. 12. Protection Order. - A Protection Order (PO) is an injunction under
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this Act that maybe requested or issued for the purpose of preventing further acts of
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abuse or violence against senior citizens as specified in Section 4 of this Act and
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granting other necessary relief. The provisions of the PO shall be enforced by law
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a) Prohibition of the respondent or offender from threatening to commit 
or committing, personally or through another, any of the acts of 
violence as defined in Section 4;
b) Whenever applicable, issuance of an order to the respondent or 
offender to immediately leave the domicile or residence of the 
petitioner, either temporarily for the purpose of protecting the 
petitioner or permanently, where no property rights are violated. If 
personal effects must be removed from the residence, the Court shall 
direct a law enforcement officer to accompany the respondent to the 
residence until such time that respondent has gathered all belongings, 
and to escort the respondent from the residence: Provided, that the 
victim or the aggrieved party shall likewise be accorded the same 
protection contemplated herein;
c) Issuance of an Order to the respondent to stay away from the petitioner 
within a distance to be determined by the Court: Provided, That the 
order shall ensure the physical safety of the petitioner in the residence, 
place of work, school and such other places frequented by the offended 
party;
d) Prohibition of the respondent from directly or indirectly 
communicating or contacting the petitioner;
e) Issuance of an Order to proper law enforcement offices to enforce the 
provisions of this Section;
f) Issuance of an Order to the DSWD, the NCSC, and the Social Welfare 
Development Office (SWDO) of the LGU concerned to provide therapy, 
counseling and other support services to the aggrieved party or parties;
g) Issuance of an Order for the restitution for actual damages caused by 
the violence inflicted, including but not limited to property damage, 
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the petitioner and such other persons who may be in need of the same.
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Any of the reliefs provided under this Section shall be granted even in the
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absence of a decree of legal separation or annulment, or declaration of absolute
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nullity of marriage in the case of married individuals.
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and persons that may file the petition for PO.
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Sec. 13. Legal Representation of Applicant for a PO. - If a petitioner for a PO
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is requesting for the appointment of a counsel because of lack of economic means to
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hire a counsel de parte, the Court shall immediately direct the Office of the Public
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Prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case to represent the petitioner in the
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hearing on the application sought. The applicant who cannot afford to hire the
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services of a private counsel or lacks access to family or conjugal resources such as
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when the same are controlled by the abuse, shall qualify for legal representation by
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the DOJ, the Public Prosecutors’ Office or the PAO.
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Sec. 14. Barangay Protection Order. - A Barangay Protection Order (BPO) is
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issued by the Lupong Tagapamayapa and the Punong Barangay or Barangay
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Chairperson. A pending application for, or the issuance of, a BPO shall neither bar
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nor suspend the issuance of TPO or PPO. Application for a BPO shall follow the Rules
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on venue under the Local Government Code of 1991 and its implementing rules and
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regulations. The application process for the issuance of the BPO shall be determined
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in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act.
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Sec. 15. Temporary Protection Oder. — A Temporary Protection Order (TPO)
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may be issued by a Court prior to the issuance of a Permanent Protection Order
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(PPO). Any application for TPO or PPO must be made with the RTC, Metropolitan
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Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court or Municipal Circuit Trial Court with territorial
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jurisdiction over the place of residence of the offended family or the senior citizen
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victim who suffered violence described under Section 4 °f this Act: Provided,
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however, that it a Family Court exists in the place of residence of the person for
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A Court that receives an application for a PO shall issue a TPO on the date of
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filing of the application for ex-parte determination that such order shall be issued.
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The TPO shall be effective for thirty (30) days. The Court shall schedule a hearing on
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the issuance of a PPO prior to the date of expiration of the TPO. The Court shall
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order the immediate service of the TPO on respondent by the Court Sheriff who may
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obtain the assistance of law enforcement agents for the purpose. The TPO shall
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include a notice of the hearing on the merits of the issuance of PPO.
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Sec. 16. Permanent Protection Order. - A Permanent Protection Order (PPO)
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may be issued only by the Court after notice and hearing. Any application for TPO or
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PPO must be made with the RTC, Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court or
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Municipal Circuit Trial Court with territorial jurisdiction over their place of residence
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of the offended family or the abused senior citizen who suffered violence described
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under Section 4 of this Act: Provided, however. That if a Family Court exists in the
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place of residence of the person for whom the application is made, the application
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shall be filed with that Court.
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Respondent’s non-appearance despite proper notice, or lack of a lawyer, or the
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non-availability of respondent’s lawyer shall not be a groxmd for rescheduling or
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postponing the hearing on the merits of the issuance of a PPO. If the respondent
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appears without counsel on the date of the hearing on the PPO, the Court shall
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appoint a lawyer for the respondent and immediately proceed with the hearing. In
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case the respondent fails to appear despite proper notice, the Court shall allow ex-
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parte presentation of the evidence by the applicant and render judgment on the basis
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of the evidence presented. The Court shall allow the introduction of any history of
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abusive conduct of a respondent even if the same was not directed against the
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applicant or the person for whom the application is made.
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The court shall, to the extent possible, conduct the hearing on the merits of the
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issuance of a PPO in one (1) day. Where the court is unable to conduct the hearing
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within one (1) day and the TPO issued is due to expire, the comt shall continuously
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extend or renew the TPO for the duration of the case until final resolution on the case
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is issued. Provided, however, that the PPO may be modified by the Court accordingly
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to address the needs of the applicant. The Court may grant any, some, or all of the
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revoked by a Court upon application of the person in whose favor the order was
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issued. The Court shall ensure immediate service of the PPO on respondent.
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The Court shall not deny the issuance of a PO on the basis of the lapse of time
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between the act of violence or abuse as defined in Section 4 herein, and the filing of
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the application. Regardless of the conviction or acquittal of the respondent, the Court
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must determine whether or not the PPO shall become final. Even in a dismissal of a
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criminal case for elder abuse under this Act, a PPO shall be granted as long as here is
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no clear showing that the act from which the order might arise did not exist.
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Failure to act on an application for a PO within the period specified in the
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Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act without justifiable cause shall
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render the Lupong Tagapamayapa, the Punong Barangay, the Barangay
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Kagawad, or the Judge, shall be administratively liable.
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Sec. 17. Priority Action on Application for a Protection Order. - Hearings on
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applications for a PO under this Act shall have priority over all other proceedings.
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Barangay officials, Lupong Tagapamayapa and the Courts shall schedule and
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conduct hearings on applications for a PO under this Act above all other businesses
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and, if necessary, suspend other proceedings in order to hear applications for a PO.
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Respondents shall be notified of the issuances of a PO.
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Sec. 18. Prohibition Against Undue Influence Over a Protection Order
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Applicant. - A Lupong Tagapamayapa, a Barangay Chairperson or Barangay
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Chairman, or the Court hearing an application for a PO shall not order, direct, force
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or in any way unduly influence the application for a PO to compromise or abandon
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any of the reliefs sought in the application for a PO provided under this Act. Section 7
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of the Family Courts Act of 1997 and Sections 410, 411, 412 and 413 of the Local
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Government Code of 1991 shall not apply in the proceedings where relief is sought
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under this Act. Failure to comply with this section shall render the concerned
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individual, official or Judge administratively liable.
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Sec. 19. Mutual Protection Order Prohibited. - No order for protection of the
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offender or respondent may be granted by a Lupong Tagapamayapa or Punong
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Sec. 20. Complaint Against a Violation of Protection Order. - A complaint for
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violation of a BPO issued under this Act shall be filed directly with any Municipal
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Trial Court, Metropolitan Trial Court, or Municipal Circuit Trial Court that has
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territorial jurisdiction over the barangay that issued the BPO. Violation of a BPO
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shall be punishable by imprisonment of thirty (30) days, without prejudice to any
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other criminal or civil action that the offended party may file for any of the acts
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committed under Section 4 hereof.
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A judgment on a violation of a BPO may be appealed pursuant to the Rules of
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Court. During trial and upon judgment, the trial court may motu proprio issue a PO
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as it deems necessary without need of an application. A violation of any provision of a
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TPO or a PPO issued under this Act shall constitute contempt of Court punishable
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under the Rules of Court, without prejudice to any other criminal or civil action that
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the offended party may file for any of the acts committed in accordance with Section
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hereof. Any violation of a PO issued under this Act shall constitute an offense
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punishable by imprisonment of thirty (30) days, without prejudice to any criminal or
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civil action that the offended party may file against a person who has committed any
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acts described in Section 4 hereof.
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Sec. 21. Hold Departure Order. - A Hold Departure Order (HDO) shall be
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issued immediately by the Court against the respondent of a complaint of abuse
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against a senior citizen as described under this Act.
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consummated parricide or murder or homicide shall be punishable in 
accordance with the provisions of the Revised Penal Code.
b) Acts falling under Section 4 (a) resulting in mutilation shall be 
punishable in accordance with the Revised Penal Code: Provided, that 
those resulting in serious physical injuries shall be punishable with the 
penalty of prision mayor; those resulting in less serious physical 
injuries shall be punishable by prison correctional and those resulting 
in slight physical injuries shall be pimishable by arresto mayor.
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prision correccional and a fine in an amount not less than One
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hundred thousand pesos (Pioo,ooo.oo)but not more than Three
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hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00).
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enumerated in Section 4 hereof shall be required to undergo mandatory
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psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment and shall report
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compliance therewith to the court.
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A Barangay Official or law enforcer who fails to respond to any request
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for assistance or protection from or on behalf of a victim shall suffer
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imprisonment of six (6) moths to one (1) year, at the discretion of the
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Court and pay fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,ooo.oo),
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but not more than Ten thousand pesos (Pi0,000.00).
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hereof as required herein shall be liable for a fine of not less than Ten
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thousand pesos (fio,ooo.oo). Whenever applicable, criminal or
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administrative charges may also be filed.
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Sec. 23. Counseling and Treatment of Offenders. - The DSWD shall provide
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rehabilitative counseling and treatment to perpetrators towards learning
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constructive ways of coping with anger and emotional outbursts and reforming their
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ways. When necessary, the offender shall be ordered by the Court to submit to
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psychiatric treatment or confinement.
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Sec. 24. Continuing Education and Training of Respective Service Providers
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on Elder Abuse. - The necessary staff and professionals from government agencies
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providing welfare and other professional services are mandated to undergo a
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mandatory continuing education and training program to deepen the understanding
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and empower them to become effective front-liners in the delivery of appropriate
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service to the victims of elderly abuse.
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Sec. 25. World Anti-Elder Abuse Awareness Day. - As signatory to this
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international declaration and to promote awareness and knowledge about the signs
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of elder abuse and the steps of reporting such incidence, the NCSC is mandated to
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celebrate "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" every 15th of June of each year.
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Sec. 26. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the implementation of this
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Act shall be charged against the appropriations of concerned government agencies in
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the current and subsequent General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the amount
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needed for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the budget
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of the concerned departments in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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For LGUs, the implementation of the programs shall be charged against the
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internal revenue allotment and other internally generated funds of the LGU
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concerned. In addition, the departments concerned and the LGUs may accept
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donations, contributions and grants from various sources for purpose of
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implementing this Act.
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Sec. 27. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within six (6) months from
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the approval of this Act, the Secretary of the DSWD, in coordination with the
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Secretaries of the DOJ, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
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and the DOH shall formulate rules and guidelines as may be necessary for the proper
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implementation and enforcement of this Act. This shall include developing protocols
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and training programs for all agencies and public officers concerned and a public
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information and education program on violence against senior citizens. The
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implementing rules and regulations (IRR) provided for under this Act shall be
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reviewed periodically, and revised, if necessary.
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Sec. 28. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of
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this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof
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shall not be affected and thereby remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 29. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, letters of instruction,
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resolutions, orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this
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Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 30. Effectivity Clause. - 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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