Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3454

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. MARIA FE R. ABUNDA
Representative, Lone District, Eastern Samar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure stands in line with Section 4, Article XV of the 1987 Constitution
which provides that “the family has the duty to care for its elderly members but the State may also
do so through programs of social security”. It seeks uplift our elderly as it would continue to ensure
that they are constantly taken care of, prioritized, and loved by the State.

This bill particularly aims to amend Republic Act No. 10868, also known as the
“Centenarians Act of 2016” by dividing the cash gift therein into three (3) tranches, namely as the
beneficiary turns 80, 90, and 100 years old with a grant of PHP25,000.00, PHP25,000.00, and
PHPS0,000.00 respectively by providing them with earlier opportunities to use the cash gifts for
their necessary expenses. The amendment will allow more of our country’s senior citizens to enjoy
and take advantage of these financial incentives as they proceed towards such an important
milestone in their lives.

Those who once cared for us and who have carried our nation’s cultural heritage must be
given the proper assistance. Consequently, they must be given a better chance to enjoy the benefits
of this law.

Thus, the passage and approval of this measure is eamestly sought

ARYA FE R. ABUNDA
Represenlative, Jone District, Eastern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3454

Introduced by HON. MARIA FE R. ABUNDA
Representative, Lone District, Eastern Samar

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION TWO OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10868 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “AN ACT HONORING AND GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND.
PRIVILEGES TO FILIPINO CENTENARIANS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Section two of Republic Act No. 10868 is further amended as follows’

“Sec, 2. Letter of Felicitation and Cash Gift. All Filipinos who reach the age of one
hundred (100) years old, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad, shall be
honored with
(a) A Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines congratulating
the celebrant for his or her longevity, and
(b) A Centenarian Gift in the amount of one hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) TO BE DIVIDED AND DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
(i) TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP25,000.00) UPON
REACHING THE AGE OF EIGHTY (80);
(ii) TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP25,000.00) UPON
REACHING THE AGE OF NINETY (90); AND
(iii) | THE REMAINING BALANCE OF FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS.
(PHPS0,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF ONE
HUNDRED (100).”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations, and
other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended and

modified accordingly

SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation

Approved,