Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
 House Bill No. ____ 
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Introduced by  
HON. RODOLFO “OMPONG” M. ORDANES 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Expanded Senior Citizens Act, Republic Act (RA) No. 7432,1 as amended by RA 
No.  9257,2 RA No. 9994,3 and RA No. 10645,4 is one of the most monumental legislation in 
the Philippines' legislative history. It continues to be the country's premier legislation to 
preserve and promote the welfare of our twelve million senior citizens who remain to be one 
of our country’s most vulnerable groups. 
However, recent changes in technology and socio-economic landscapes in the past 
twelve (12) years such as but not excluding, the rise of third-party applications and websites 
like Grab, Foodpanda, Shoppee, Lazada, etc. as a critical part of the Philippines’ commercial 
ecosystem, the increased engagement of insurance and health maintenance organization by 
senior citizens for their medical needs, among others, have led to an environment where the 
law must evolve for it to stay true to its mission, spirit, and advocacy. 
As provided in the Philippine Constitution, the State shall promote a just and dynamic 
social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people 
from poverty. It shall provide social justice in all phases of national development and the State 
shall value the dignity of every human person and shall guarantee full respect for human 
rights. To achieve the same, the State shall design programs of social security for its elderly 
members and prioritize their needs. 
The proposed measure seeks to help align the Expanded Senior Citizens Act with the 
technological and socio-economic changes experienced by the Philippines by expanding the 
coverage of the said law. 
1 An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grants Benefits and Special 
Privileges (RA No. 7432) 
2 Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 (RA No. 9257) 
3 Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (RA No. 9994) 
4 An Act Providing for the Mandatory Philhealth Coverage for all Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose 
Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the "Expanded Senior 
Citizens Act Of 2010" (RA No. 10645) 
January 17, 2022 
 
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In view of this, the passage of this bill is sought. 
Adopted,  
HON. RODOLFO “OMPONG” M. ORDANES 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
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Introduced by 
HON. RODOLFO “OMPONG” M. ORDANES 
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AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED BY 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "EXPANDED SENIOR 
CITIZENS ACT OF 2010" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9257, 
otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003”, and Republic Act No. 9994, 
otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010”, is hereby further amended 
to read as follows: 
“SEC. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens. – 
The senior citizens shall be entitled to the following: 
"(a) the grant of twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value-added tax 
(VAT), if applicable, on the sale of the following goods and services from all establishments, 
for the exclusive use and enjoyment or availment of the senior citizen, REGARDLESS IF IT 
IS OFFERED IN AN ONLINE OR OFFLINE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, FIRST OR THIRD-
PARTY MEDIUM/APPLICATION 
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“(1) on the purchase of medicines, including the purchase of influenza and pnuemococcal 
vaccines, and such other essential medical supplies, accessories, and equipment to be 
determined by the Department of Health (DOH), INCLUDING PAYMENTS MADE 
THROUGH HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR INSURANCE 
COMPANIES. 
"The DOH shall establish guidelines and mechanism of compulsory rebates in the sharing of 
burden of discounts among retailers, manufacturers, and distributors, taking into 
consideration their respective margins; 
"(2) on the professional fees of attending physician/s in all private hospitals, medical facilities, 
outpatient clinics, and home health care services, INCLUDING PAYMENTS MADE 
THROUGH HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR INSURANCE 
COMPANIES; 
“(3) on the professional fees of licensed professional health providing home health care 
services as endorsed by private hospitals or employed through home health care employment 
agencies, INCLUDING PAYMENTS MADE THROUGH HEALTH MAINTENANCE 
ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR INSURANCE COMPANIES; 
“(4) on medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees in all private hospitals, 
medical facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care services, in accordance with the 
rules and regulations to be issued by the DOH, in coordination with the Philippine Health 
Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), INCLUDING PAYMENTS MADE THROUGH HEALTH 
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR INSURANCE COMPANIES; 
“xxx; 
“xxx; 
“(7) on the utilization of services in hotels and similar lodging establishments, restaurants and 
recreation centers, INCLUDING NON-PROFIT, STOCK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUBS 
WHICH ARE PRIVATE AND FOR EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP;” 
 
Section 2. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations, or 
parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly. 
 
Section 3. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,