REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III, 
HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, and 
 HONORABLE BRYAN B. REVILLA 
AN ACT 
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, SENIOR CITIZENS, THEIR FAMILIES 
AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ON IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING 
FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XV Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution stipulates that, “The family 
has the duty to care for its elderly members but the State may also do so through 
just programs of social security.” Pursuant to this mandate, several laws 
promoting the welfare and benefits of senior citizens in the country including 
Republic Act No. 7342 entitled “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior 
Citizens to Nation Building, Grants Benefits and Special Privileges”; Republic 
Act No. 9257, otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003”; 
and Republic Act No. 9994, or the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010”. 
As reported in the last Census of Population and Housing conducted by the 
Philippine Statistics Authority, there were 12,336,355 Filipinos aged 60 years old 
and above.  This is 11.31% of the total population of the country.  This shows that 
they comprise a significant portion of our population.  Given their vulnerability, 
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they deserve all the assistance and support from the government and all members 
of the society. 
Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous perpetrators of wrongdoings that 
victimize senior citizens.  Most of them take advantage of the benefits and 
privileges given to senior citizens and commonly, they are done through the 
internet, electronic mail and other advanced means of information and 
communication technology.  Senior citizens are relatively less familiar with 
advanced technology which makes it easier for the culprits to accomplish their 
fraudulent activities through these means. 
The “Senior Citizens’ Fraud Education Act” seeks to establish a centralized 
service for consumer education for senior citizens, their families and caregivers, 
regarding mail, telemarketing and internet fraud that targets senior citizens.  This 
will be implemented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in 
consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health 
(DOH) and the Philippine Postal Corporation. 
This measure was already approved on Third and Final Reading by the 
House of Representatives during the 19th Congress. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is highly 
recommended. 
     RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III 
LANI MERCADO-REVILLA 
BRYAN B. REVILLA 


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III, 
HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, and 
 HONORABLE BRYAN B. REVILLA 
AN ACT 
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, SENIOR CITIZENS, THEIR FAMILIES 
AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ON IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING 
FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Senior Citizens’ 
Fraud Education Act.” 
Sec. 2. 
Centralized Service for Consumer Education on Mail, 
Telemarketing, and Internet Fraud Targeting Senior Citizens. – 
A. Requirement. – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), after
consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of
Health (DOH) and the Philippine Postal Corporation, shall:
a. Periodically disseminate to senior citizens, and families and
caregivers of senior citizens, general information on mail,
telemarketing, and internet fraud targeting seniors, including
descriptions of the most common fraud schemes;
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b. Periodically disseminate to senior citizens, and families and 
caregivers of seniors, information on methods available to report 
fraud targeting seniors, such as: 
i. 
Referring complaints to law enforcement agencies, including 
the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau 
of Investigation (NBI); and 
ii. 
Calling a telephone number established by the DTI for 
reporting mail, telemarketing and internet fraud. 
c. In response to a specific request by a party to the DTI inquiring about 
any history of fraud committed by a particular entity or individual, 
provide to such party any publicly available information on any 
record of law enforcement action for fraud against such entity or 
individual by the DTI, and by any other agency that reports such 
actions to the DTI; and 
d. Maintain a website to serve as a resource for information for senior 
citizens, and families and caregivers of senior citizens, regarding 
mail, telemarketing, and internet fraud targeting senior citizens. 
B. Procedures and Commencement. – The DTI shall establish and implement 
procedures to carry out the requirements of paragraph (A), including 
procedures: 
a. With respect to the frequency and mode of dissemination of 
information; and 
b. That provide for the implementation of the requirements of such 
paragraph not later than one (1) year after the date of the effectivity 
of this Act. 


Sec. 3.  Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise 
affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
Sec. 4.  Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly. 
Sec. 5.  Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,