Department of Social Welfare and Development
AMENDING SEC. 4 OF R.A. NO. 9994, EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010
This bill amends Section 4 of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 to provide a 5% discount on water and electricity for senior citizens, with specific conditions on consumption and cost-sharing between the government and utilities.
NURSERY AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES
This bill aims to establish nursery and childcare facilities near public schools to provide affordable childcare for public school teachers, enhancing their work-life balance and supporting early childhood education.
CIVIL REGISTRY CORRECTION ACCESSIBILITY AND MODERNIZATION (CREAM) ACT
The Civil Registry Correction Accessibility and Modernization (CREAM) Act aims to modernize the civil registry correction process by establishing a digital notice system, replacing the costly newspaper publication requirement with a more accessible digital posting system.
NURSERY AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This bill aims to establish nursery and childcare facilities near public schools to support public school teachers by providing affordable childcare options, thereby enhancing their work-life balance and improving early childhood education access.
COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION AND COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS ACT OF 2025
The Competitive Remuneration and Compensation Packages for Social Workers Act of 2025 aims to improve the pay and benefits for social workers in the Philippines, addressing the current shortage and undercompensation in the profession.
FREE PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS ACT
The Free Professional Examinations Act aims to exempt qualified indigents from paying professional examination fees, easing their financial burden and facilitating access to professional licensure. It requires certification of indigence from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to avail of the benefits.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND FOR EMERGENCIES (SAFE) ACT
The Student Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) Act aims to provide immediate financial support to students affected by emergencies, ensuring their ability to continue their education. It establishes a fund administered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to offer various types of assistance, including transportation and medical expenses, with simplified application procedures.
INCREASING THE MONTHLY SOCIAL PENSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS
This bill aims to increase the monthly social pension for senior citizens to ₱1,000 and expand its coverage to those who do not receive any pension or receive a pension of ₱3,500 or less.
AMENDING THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT (LIFELINE RATE)
This bill aims to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act to enhance the Lifeline Rate, providing subsidies to marginalized households consuming 135 kWh or less of electricity per month.