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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGTHEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2023

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Upon this Representation’s consultation with the Senior Citizens sector in the
District, one of the issues that emerged was the inadequate funding for programs,
projects and activities (PPAs) that will benefit their sector.

The National Government directs all local government units to allocate at least
percent (1%) of their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) to programs, projects and
activities proportionately divided among senior citizens and persons with
disability (PWDs).

Recognizing the role of senior citizens and PWDs in developing a strong Filipino
nation, this bill mandates LGUs to earmark 1% of their IRA shares for the PPAs for
the elderly and a separate 1% for the PWDs. These PPAs include medical and
dental services, fitness and wellness, social services, livelihood and employment,
legal assistance, and recreation.

Through this, the State will be able to provide sufficient monetary support for the
PPAs that shall address the necessities of senior citizens and PWDs.
Approximately 6.263 million senior citizens and 1.442 million PWDs are expected
to benefit from this proposed legislation.

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

‘ALFRED VARGAS:



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGTHEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2023
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ALLOCATE ONE PERCENT (1%)
OF THEIR INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA) FOR PROGRAMS AND
PROJECTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND 1% OF IRA FOR PROGRAMS AND
PROJECTS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy ~ The State recognizes the role of senior
citizens and persons with disabilities in nation-building and community
development. Thus, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to provide senior
citizens and PWDs with programs, projects and activities that will effectively
address their needs.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - For purposes of this Act, these terms are
defined as follows:

(a) Senior citizens or elderly refers to any resident of the Philippines who
are at least sixty (60) years old.

(b) Persons with disabilities (PWDs) refers to those suffering from
restriction or different abilities, as a result of a mental, physical or
sensory impairment, to perform an activity in the manner or within the
range considered for a normal human being.

SECTION 3. Funding - All local government units (LGUs) are hereby
mandated to allocate 1% of their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for programs,
projects and activities that will benefit senior citizens.

Likewise, all LGUs are directed to appropriate 1% of their IRA for programs,
projects and activities for PWDs.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within sixty days after
the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, in
coordination with the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, shall issue
such rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause - Alllaws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. 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,