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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2940 
'11 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
"AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 7432 KNOWN AS AN ACT 
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TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION 
BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES" 
Section 10 in the Declaration of Principles and State Policies provides that "The 
State shall provide SOCial justice in all phases of national development." It is our 
duty to continually keep an ear attuned to the ever-changing needs of each 
sector of society. We must not be complacent that we have done our part once 
we have crafted legislation, because we all know that the efficacy of the policies 
we make are dependent on the society it serves. It is ever changing and 
dynamic, we must be vigilant in making sure that our laws have successfully 
adapted and carry its potency to the present times. 
Almost all sectors are represented in Congress, except for that of the senior 
citizens'. There is no specific representative that voices their concerns and 
grievances. It saddens me that the very people who once ran and headed our 
society are now reduced to the sidelines, meek and silent as the younger 
generation takes over the reins. We must show them that we shall continue to 
look out for their needs and wellbeing. This is why I feel strongly for this bill, it 
seems that we have forgotten the plight of our aged citizens. It has been 
nineteen years since the Senior's Act was passed into law and I believe it is 
about time to revisit the law in order to accommodate citizens that are 55 years 
old to benefit from the provisions of this act. 
It is for these reasons that I urge my fellow legislators to work with me for the 
immediate passage of this bill. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2940 
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'11 
AUG 16 26 :29 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
"AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 7432 KNOWN AS AN ACT 
TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, 
GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Under Section 4 of RA 7432 otherwise known as AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE 
THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT 
BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, is hereby 
amended as follows: 
Sec. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens. -
The senior citizens shall be 
entitled to the following: 
(a) the grant of ten percent (10%) discount for senior citizens aged fifty-five 
years old and twenty percent (20%) discount for senior citizens aged 60 and 
above, from all establishments relative to utilization of transportation services, 
hotels and similar lodging establishment, restaurants and recreation centers 
and purchase of medicine and medical tests including but not limited to 
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT) 
scan, X-ray scan, complete blood work-Up, etc. anywhere in the country: 
Provided, That private establishments may claim the cost as tax credit; 
(b) a minimum of ten percent (10%) discount for senior citizens aged fifty-
five years old and twenty percent (20%) discount for senior citizens aged 60 
and above, 
on admission fees charged by theaters, cinema houses and 
concert halls, circuses, carnivals and other similar places of culture, leisure, and 
amusement; 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. -
All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules 
and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3 Separability Clause. -
If any part or provision of this Act shall be held to be 
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in one (1) national newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,