TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1132
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE SECOND SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER AS THE NATIONAL 
GRANDPARENTS' DAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 4, Article VX of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that it is 
the duty of the family to take care of its elderly members while the State may 
design social security programs for them.
The grandparents play a critical role in a typical Filipino family household. 
They serve as their grandchildren's caregivers or child-minders, extending financial, 
physical, moral, and spiritual support. A 2014 study also showed that 
grandparents play a high-level role in the emotional and behavioral development 
of their grandchildren. While their impact is often indirect, working through 
parents, grandparents can also have a direct influence on children's educational 
outcomes and overall development. The World Bank recognizes this influence, 
particularly in the context of child care and multigenerational mobility. Further, 
they play a pivotal role in passing down cultural values, rituals, and customs, 
enriching their grandchildren's sense of identity and belonging.
To recognize the important role of the grandparents in their family's lives, 
many countries celebrate Grandparent's Day on different dates. In the Philippines, 
this special occasion is celebrated every second Sunday of September. Thus, this 
bill seeks to declare the second Sunday of September of each year as the 
"National Grandparents' Day" to pay tribute to our Filipino family elders who have 
shown us nothing but love and affection all throughout our lives.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
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S.B. No.
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE SECOND SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER AS THE NATIONAL 
GRANDPARENTS' DAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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 "National 
Grandparents' Day Act."
SEC. 2. National Grandparents' Day. - The second Sunday of September of 
each year is hereby declared as the "National Grandparents' Day" in the Philippines
SEC. 3. Ceremonies and Activities. - All government agencies, including 
Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations, shall celebrate the National 
Grandparents' Day through simple and proper ceremonies to promote public 
awareness of the importance of grandparents and to inform the public on all its 
functions and services offered to assist the grandparents, especially those who are 
senior citizens.
All educational institutions, both public and private, shall also celebrate the 
day through simple and proper ceremonies to immerse the students on the 
importance of the role of grandparents in the community and society.
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) calendar 
days after the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Social Welfare and 
Development and the Department of Education shall formulate the implementing 
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 5. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect.


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SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, 
presidential proclamations, letters of instruction, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly.
SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,