REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16% Congress
34 Regular Session
6250

HOUSE BILLNO.___

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Upon this Representation’s consultation with the Senior Citizens sector in the
District, one of the issues that emerged was the inadequate funding for programs, projects
and activities (PPAs) that will benefit their sector.

The National Government directs all local government units to allocate at least one
percent of their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) to programs, projects and activities
proportionately divided among senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).

Recognizing the role of senior citizens and PWDs in developing a strong Filipino
nation, this bill mandates LGUs to earmark 1% of their IRA shares for the PPAs for the
elderly! and a separate 1% for the PWDs. These PPAs include medical and dental services,
fitness and wellness, social services, livelihood and employment, legal assistance, and
recreation.

Through this, the State will be able to provide sufficient monetary support for the
PPAs that shall address the necessities of senior citizens and PWDs. Approximately 6.263
million senior citizens and 1.442 million PWDs are expected to benefit from this proposed
legislation2.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly urged.

ALFREDO D. VARGAS II

*The constituent panel on Senior Citizens proposed this policy when this representation conducted the
Consultative program, Lehislatibong Ugnayan ng Kongreso at mga Simbahan (LUKAS).

* 2010 Census of Population and Housing



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16% Congress
3r4 Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__6 250.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ALLOCATE ONE PERCENT (1%) OF
THEIR INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA) FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS AND 1% OF IRA FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FOR PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the roles of senior citizens
and persons with disabilities in nation-building and community development. Thus, it is
hereby declared the policy of the State to provide senior citizens and PWDs with programs,
projects and activities that will effectively address their needs.

SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, these terms are defined as
follows:

(a) Senior citizens or elderly refers to any resident of the Philippines who are
at least sixty (60) years old.

(b) Persons with disabilities (PWDs) refers to those suffering from restriction
or different abilities, as a result of a mental, physical or sensory
impairment, to perform an activity in the manner or within the range
considered for a normal human being.

SEC. 3. Funding. - All local government units (LGUs) are hereby mandated to allocate
1% of their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for programs, projects and activities that will
benefit senior citizens.

Likewise, all LGUs are directed to appropriate 1% of their IRA for programs,
projects and activities for PWDs.


SEC. 4, Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty days after the effectivity
of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, in coordination with the
Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, shall issue such rules and regulations
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. 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.

SEC. 6. 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,