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HOUSE BILL NO. _6160

Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the declared principles found in the 1987 Constitution is that the
“maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the
promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the
blessings of democracy.” (Art. II, Sec. 5)

In 2020, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that Filipinos 60 years of
age and older comprised 8.5 percent of the population, or 9.2 million. This figure was
double the country’s aging citizens’ numbers from 2000, when the percentage was just
5.9 percent of the national population or 4.5 million."

It is imperative, therefore, to promote the general welfare of the country’s
growing senior citizen population. For this reason, this measure seeks to provide the
elderly Filipinos assistance and a venue to raise their grievances in the barangay level,
with the end goal of promoting their interests and protecting their rights and general
wellbeing.

‘This commendable bill had been filed in the 17" Congress by Rep. Winston
Castelo. Thereafter, similar bills had been filed in the 18 Congress by Rep. Joy Myra
Salvador-Tambunting and Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo, and the present proponent is
acknowledging the wisdom and hard work of his predecessors.

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

JOSE} SILBERT F. VIOLAGO

 N.a, “Children’s population down, elders' up in last 20 years: POPCOM". Philippine News Agency. 14 August
2022. Web. <https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181314>


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _6160.
Tntroduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS’ GRIEVANCE DESK IN EVERY
BARANGAY

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 “Senior Citizens’ Grievance
Desk Act”.

SECTION 2. Establishment of the Senior Citizens’ Grievance Desk. ~ There shall
hereby be established in every barangay a Senior Citizens’ Grievance Desk through
which all senior citizens are enabled to lodge complaints including but not limited to
the following:

a. Violations of their discount privileges;
b. Domestic abuse;
¢. General community maltreatment.

Provided, that the barangay shall represent the senior citizens and make follow-ups on
their behalf with the concerned government agency for the resolution of their issues,

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - To fully implement the
provisions of this Act, the proper agency shall issue rules, regulations, and guidelines
necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. 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,