Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 110

Introduced by Honorable Roy M. Loyola

EXPLANATORY NOTE

RA 10868 known as the Centenarians Act of 2016 provides that an elderly
who reached the age of 100 is entitled to P100,000 cash grant from the government.
A cash gift that is value added tax-free which centenarians receive through their
respective local governments. This only shows how our government is giving
importance to our elderly. This law recognizes and honors our elderly for their
longevity and contribution to the community.

‘However, studies shown that the average Filipino can expect to live only 71
years. It is rare for people to reach the age of 100, and even if they do, they cannot
fully enjoy the benefits of the law because they are already suffering from health
problems or bed-ridden. Last year, lawmakers said out of the 3,900 centenarians in
the country, only 2,000 were able to receive the cash incentive due them as some
were already bedridden.

Officials argued that living 85 years already deserve incentives. Reaching the
age of 85 is very rare nowadays. And these individuals really need assistance as
they need constant medical attention and extra care.

Thus, this bill seeks to lower the age bracket for beneficiaries of the P100,000
incentive under the Centenarians Act of 2016 by allowing our citizens to avail, in
advance, of the cash benefit given to centenarians upon reaching the age of 85.


They will be able to claim 25,000 upon reaching the age of 85; additional 25,000
upon reaching the age of 90; and the balance of 50,000 upon reaching the age of
100. It is hoped that making this sum available to our elderly Filipinos will allow them
to get the care needed to remain in good health, as well as add comfort and quality
to their daily lives.

Growing old is never a hindrance to leading productive lives. Lowering the
age bracket will ensure that our beloved senior citizens receive the benefits as
provided in the law while they still are strong and able to enjoy the cash incentive.
This will be a meaningful gift to our senior citizens, who can still make a difference
in society and contribute much to nation-building. Our senior citizens have important
role in our society and our family so it is just appropriate to help them through this
legislation

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

ROY M. LOYOLA
Repre¥entative
Fifth District of Cavite


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1 19

Introduced by Honorable Roy M. Loyola

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 Felicitation and Cash Gift. All Filipinos who reach
the 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] CASH gift in the amount of one hundred thousand
pesos (Php100,000.00) TO BE DISTRIBUTED AND GIVEN AS
FOLLOWS: (I) TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(PHP25,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF EIGHTY-FIVE
(85), (Il) ADDITIONAL TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(PHP25,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF NINETY (90),
AND (Ill) THE BALANCE OF FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS


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(PHP50,000.00) UPON REACHING THE AGE OF ONE
HUNDRED (100).

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of

general circulation.

Approved,