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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN  THE 
LOCAL SANGGUNIAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PERTINENT 
PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is slowly becoming an ageing population. According to the latest 
projections of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), by the year 
2032, the elderly, or demographic sector consisting of people aged 65 and older, 
would comprise at least 7% of the total population, and by 2069, the Philippines 
would have become an "aged society," with at least 14% of the population aged 65 
or older.1
There are two sides to this trend. On the positive side, this signals success in 
the government's drive of improving the state of healthcare in our country, which, in 
turn, leads to an increase in life expectancy. On the other hand, an ageing population 
puts a stress on our pension and social security programs and other government 
subsidies for the elderly.
Indeed, an ageing population poses both opportunities and challenges to the 
government's approaches, programs and policies for the elderly. There is no better 
way to address this than to involve our senior citizens in policy-making and agenda­
setting from the grassroots-level to the highest levels of local governance.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/234723-philippines-ageing-population-pids-study


This proposed measure provides for the mandatory sectoral representation of 
senior citizens in all local legislative councils, from the barangay to the province. By 
providing an avenue for the elderly to participate in governance and legislation, their 
unique insights and ideas will directly influence the crafting of local ordinances and 
local government-led initiatives that cater to their needs and concerns. The aim is to 
institutionalize their presence and voice in the local sanggunian.
In view of this, early passage of this bill is sought.
UEL "L IT O " M. LAPID
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN  THE 
LOCAL SANGGUNIAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PERTINENT 
PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Senior Citizen Representative. -  There shall be one (1) Senior
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Citizen Representative in every barangay sanggunian, municipal or city sanggunian
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and provincial sanggunian, thereby amending pertinent provisions of the Local
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Government Code of 1991, as amended.
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Sec. 2. Manner o f Election. -  The Senior Citizen Representatives shall be elected
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in the manner provided below:
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a. The Senior Citizen Representative to the Sangguniang Barangay shall be
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elected by the duly recognized association of all senior citizens in the said
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barangay.
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b. The Senior Citizen Representative to the Sangguniang Bayan or Panglungsod
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shall be elected by the senior citizen representatives of all the sangguniang
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barangay in the said municipality or city.
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c. The Senior Citizen Representative to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall be
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elected by the senior citizen representatives of all the sangguniang bayan o
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panglungsod in the said province.
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The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) or the local social welfare and 
development office of the local government unit concerned shall exercise supervision 
over the election of the Senior Citizen Representatives within their territorial 
jurisdiction.
SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). — The Department of 
Interior and Local Government, in coordination with the local government unit 
leagues, shall adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions 
of this Act.
SECTION 3. Appropriations. —  The amount necessary for the implementation 
of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. —  All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. —  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,