Social Welfare
Committee on Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development
EXPRESSING THE SENATE’S GRATITUDE AFTER THE MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE
The Senate of the Philippines adopted a resolution thanking rescue workers, healthcare personnel, local government units, uniformed services, civil volunteer groups, and humanitarian responders for their quick assistance to communities affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao.
LIFETIME VALIDITY OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITY
The bill SBN-2134 seeks to provide lifetime validity for identification cards issued to persons with permanent disabilities, amending the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability. It is currently pending in the committee.
AMENDING SEC. 4 OF R.A. NO. 9994, EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010
The bill, titled SBN-2113, aims to amend Section 4 of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. It was filed on May 6, 2026, and is currently pending in the committee responsible for social justice, welfare, and rural development.
KONTRA KICKBACK SA AYUDA ACT
The 'Kontra Kickback sa Ayuda Act' seeks to impose penalties for the unauthorized taking of funds meant for beneficiaries of social service programs. It is currently pending in the committee.
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ACT
The Social Media Safety for Children Act seeks to establish rules regarding the minimum age for using social media, how children can access these platforms, and what social media companies must do to ensure safety. It is currently under review by the committee.