FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No._4369

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The well-being of our elderly public has always been a primary concem of the
State. We have recognized that they are an integral part of Philippine society, that
they have and continue to contribute significantly to our economy, and deserve to be
taken care of in their twilight years.

However, there is a sector of elderly members in our society that has been
overlooked even if their contributions have been just as relevant and considerable.
These are foreign nationals who have relocated to the Philippines and chosen our
country as their second home. Some have come for commercial purposes,
established their own businesses, of have settled as retirees or immigrants in the
Philippines for personal or family seasons. During their stay, they have brought in
considerable investments, patronized local businesses, contributed to the local
economy, and in some cases have taken a role in nation building.

These foreign nationals who have taken up permanent residence in the
country \ave integrated into Philippine society are as much a part of our public
as our own citizens. They deserve consideration for their contributions and simitar
treatment in their older years, and so this bill seeks to extend to them the privileges
granted to the elderly under the Expanded Senior Citizens law. Moreover, through
the grant of these benefits, this bill hopes to make the Philippines an even more
attractive retirement destination, thereby encouraging more foreign nationals to
permanently investment in aur country.

Therefore, this bill seeks to grant foreign nationals residing in the Philippines
wha are at least 60 years of age the same privileges given to our senior citizens
under the Expanded Senior Citizens law.

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

RUPUS B. RODRIGUEZ

Wh,
MAXIMO’B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES =)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jt.

House Bill No., 4369

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO.
9994, OTHERWISE 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 the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. A new section 4-A of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended,
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 added to read as follows:

“SEC. 4-A. PRIVILEGES FOR ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIENS.

- THE PRIVILEGES GRANTED TO SENIOR CITIZENS UNDER THIS.

ACT AND THE CONDITIONS THERETO SHALL APPLY TO

ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIENS, HEREBY DEFINED AS FOREIGN

NATIONALS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES WHO ARE AT LEAST

SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE.

IN AVAILING OF THESE PRIVILEGES, THE ELDERLY

RESIDENT ALIEN, OR HIS/HER DULY AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE, MAY SUBMIT AS PROOF OF ENTITLEMENT

THERETO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) AN IDENTIFICATION

CARD ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS

(OSCA) OF THE PLACE WHERE THE ELDERLY RESIDENT ALIEN

RESIDES: PROVIDED, THAT THE IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED

BY THE PARTICULAR OSCA SHALL BE HONORED NATIONWIDE;

{2) PHILIPPINE RETIREMENT AUTHORITY IDENTIFICATION


CARD; (3) ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION I-CARD; (4)
OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ESTABLISH THAT THE ELDERLY
RESIDENT ALIEN IS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE AND A
RESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS FURTHER PROVIDED IN
THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS ACT.

THE TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED TO ESTABLISHMENTS
UNDER SECTION 4 OF THIS ACT AND THE CONDITIONS
THERETO SHALL ALSO APPLY WHEN DISCOUNTS UNDER
SUBSECTIONS 4(A) AND 4(C) ARE GRANTED TO ELDERLY
RESIDENT ALIENS."

Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or other
issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 3. Separabitity Clause. - It any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby
shall remain in force and effect.

Sec. 4, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (18) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,