Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
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Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS WELFARE DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As Filipinos, we have traditionally given high regard for the elderly members of 
our families. Due consideration is given to them not only out of respect but also due to 
their constitution. As such, it is the duty of the State to ensure that consideration be 
given to the elderly in the delivery of government services.  
Considering the foregoing, this bill proposes the establishment of Senior 
Citizens Desk in every barangay to ensure that the immediate concern of the elderly 
is timely and properly address. The goal of the Senior Citizens Desk shall be to cater 
to the complaints of the elderly members of our population and aid them in finding 
proper solutions to the same.  
The measure also mandates that officials assigned to manage this government 
service are trained to address the concerns of the elderly.  
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is highly sought. 
October 6, 2022
2:22 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
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Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS WELFARE DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Senior Citizens Desk 
Act." 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the duty of the State to give full support 
to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full participation in 
society. Towards this end, the State shall enact measures to ensure their protection 
and safe-being by implementing community-based programs that the elderly may 
easily access. 
Section 3. Senior Citizens Desk. - There shall hereby be established in every 
barangay a Senior Citizens Desk through which all senior citizens may lodge 
complaints, make inquiries, or ask for any form of assistance and aid, on issues 
concerning them, including but not limited to the following: 
a) Violations of their benefits and privileges under existing laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations;
b) Cases of abuse, discrimination, or maltreatment;
c) Abandonment and withdrawal of support from their family or relatives; and
d) Grievances and complaints, in general.
The barangay officials assigned to the Welfare Desk shall assist the elderly in
referring, bringing up, or presenting his/her case, complaint, or issue to the proper 
government office or to the Lupong Tagapamayapa, Each Senior Citizens Desk shall 
set up a system for the proper monitoring and following up of the cases, complaints or 
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issues received by them and shall regularly provide feedback and updates to the 
senior citizen concerned, taking their convenience into utmost consideration. 
 
 
Section 4. Training of Senior Citizens Desk Officials. – The corresponding 
Office of Senior Citizens Affairs of the city or municipality shall provide the necessary 
and regular training and guidance to the barangay officials assigned to their respective 
Senior Citizens Desk on the handling and responding to complaints and grievances, 
procedures for referral to different government offices, and information dissemination 
on the various rights and benefits of senior citizens. 
 
Section 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the National Commisslon on Senior Citizens in 
consultation with the Department of Interior and Local Govenrment and other relevant 
government agencies and stakeholders, shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
 
Section 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which are 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
 
Section 7.  Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act, or the 
application thereof to any person or circumstance, Is held unconstitutional or invalid, 
the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby. 
 
Section 8. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,