Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito-Castelo 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Senior citizens have valuable contribution in nation-building. The vast experience, 
knowledge and values they impart to their families and to the society are truly 
remarkable. 
Sad to say, however that there are many senior citizens who have no permanent 
source of income or do not receive financial assistance from relatives to support 
their basic needs.  These make them struggle during old ages.  
Considering that senior citizens belong to the vulnerable sector of the society, they 
should be protected and covered from loss of income and unemployment. 
This proposed measure seeks to grant a financial assistance to senior citizens who 
are not receiving any social pension from government or private institution and 
no permanent source of income or regular support from his/her relatives, in order 
to improve their living condition. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is most earnestly 
sought. 
   PRECIOUS HIPOLITO-CASTELO 
January 12, 2022
2:37 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito-Castelo 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING SOCIAL PENSION FUND FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Social Pension Fund for 
Senior Citizens”. 
SECTION 2. Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution provides that State 
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development 
which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services 
available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs 
of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women, and children. The State 
shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.  
Further, Article XV, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution mandates that the family 
has the duty to care for its elderly members but the State may do so through just 
programs of social security.  
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SECTION 3. In pursuance thereto, Section 5 (h) (1) of Republic Act No. 9994 
otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizen’s Act of 2010 is hereby amended 
to read as follows: 
 
“SEC. 5 Government Assistance – The government shall provide the following: 
 
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(h) Additional Government Assistance 
 
(1) Social Pension 
 
SENIOR CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT RECEIVING ANY PENSION FROM THE 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM, THE SOCIAL SECURITY 
SYSTEM, AND OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM, 
AND NO PERMANENT SOURCE OF INCOME OR REGULAR SUPPORT FROM 
HIS/HER RELATIVES shall be entitled to a monthly stipend amounting to Five 
Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) to augment the daily subsistence and other medical 
needs of senior citizens, subject to review every two (2) years by Congress, in 
consultation with DSWD.” 
 
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SECTION 4. Every two (2) years, the Department of Social Welfare and 
Development shall submit a report to Congress on the implementation of the 
provisions of this law. The DSWD will provide recommendation on the 
appropriate amount of pension based on inflation and economic growth. 
 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of 
this Act shall be sourced from the funds of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming 
Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). 
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any provision or section of this Act is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions and sections not affected thereby 
shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, or 
issuances, or any part thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 


 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved.