Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8893

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note:

The enactment of Republic Act 10868, otherwise known as the “Centenarians
Act of 2017", which honored Filipinos who reached the age of one hundred
(100) years, granting them additional benefits and privileges, earned praise for
it showcased the country’s admiration and respect to its elderly citizens. Under
this law, Filipinos who reach the age of 100 are honored and are given a cash
grant amounting to One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00).

Despite the modest intention of this law, unfortunately, many elderly Filipinos
are unable to reach the ripe age of 100, thus, rendering them unable to enjoy
the privileges and benefits of the law. It is a fact that the elderly Filipinos, or
also referred to as senior citizens, are part of a vulnerable sector in society.
With the rising cost of living and healthcare expenses, some of our senior
citizens find it difficult or are unable to afford various medications and medical
procedures, opting to forego medical treatments to prevent further increasing
the financial burden upon them and their families.

This measure seeks to further help the elderly Filipinos by amending Republic
Act 10968, allowing senior citizens to avail of the cash grant at the age of
Ninety (90). They will be able to claim 80% of the Php 100,000.00 cash grant,
with the remaining 20% to be granted upon reaching the age of 100.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOHN IN “YL SERVO” C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8893

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT AMENDING 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 House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. - Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10868 is hereby amended to read
as follows:

"Section 2. Letter of elicitation and Cash Gift. All Filipinos who reach the
age of NINETY (90) AND 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] CASH gift in the amount of one hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00), TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: (I) EIGHTY
THOUSAND PESOS (P 80,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF
NINETY (90), AND (II) THE BALANCE OF TWENTY THOUSAND
PESOS UPON REACHING THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED (100)."

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, decrees, rules and
regulations, and other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.


SECTION 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,