Senior Citizens
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.
FREE ASSISTANCE DEVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND INDIGENTS ACT
Senate Bill No. 2082 aims to provide free dental, vision, and hearing assistive devices to senior citizens and indigents in the Philippines, addressing the high costs that prevent access to these essential health services.
ALTERNATIVE MODES OF VOTING FOR PERSONS IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE
This bill aims to provide alternative modes of voting for persons in vulnerable situations, amending existing laws to enhance accessibility and ensure that these individuals can exercise their right to vote.
EARLIER VOTING FOR QUALIFIED SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill proposes a system of earlier voting for qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines, allowing them to vote seven days before the official election day.
BARRIER-FREE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM ACT
The Barrier-Free and Inclusive Tourism Act mandates accessibility and inclusivity in all tourism sites for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, ensuring they have safe and dignified access to tourism facilities and services.
VAT TREATMENT OF SOCIALIZED ELECTRICITY SUBSIDIES AND STATUTORY CHARGES
This bill clarifies the value-added tax (VAT) treatment of socialized electricity subsidies and statutory charges under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001. It amends the National Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain amounts from the VAT base, ensuring that consumer-provided subsidies do not contribute to the VAT burden on electricity consumers.
PWD AND SENIORS CITIZEN TOURISM AND ACCESSIBILITY ACT
The PWD and Senior Citizen Tourism and Accessibility Act mandates accessibility and inclusivity in all tourism sites for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, ensuring that these groups can fully participate in tourism activities.
NURSING HOME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (NHSC) ACT
The Nursing Home for Senior Citizens (NHSC) Act aims to establish nursing homes in every region of the Philippines, providing essential services and care for senior citizens.
BETTER VOTING ACCESSIBILITY FOR SENIORS, PWDS, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND IPS ACT
This bill aims to enhance voting accessibility for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, and indigenous peoples (IPs) by amending existing laws and providing necessary infrastructure and services at polling places.
GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Geriatric Health Act aims to convert the Dr. Eva Macaraeg-Macapagal National Center for Geriatric Health into a national center for geriatric health and research, enhancing services for senior citizens in the Philippines.
VOTER ACCESSIBILITY ACT
The Voter Accessibility Act aims to enhance voting accessibility for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and indigenous peoples by amending existing laws and providing necessary infrastructure and services at polling places.
HEALTH OUTREACH FOR SENIORS AND INDIGENTS PROGRAM
This bill establishes a National Health Service Outreach Program for Senior Citizens and Indigent Persons with Functional Disabilities, aiming to provide community-based health services and assistive devices to vulnerable populations.
GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Geriatric Health Act establishes the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, defines its functions, and creates regional geriatric specialty centers in Department of Health-retained hospitals to improve healthcare for senior citizens.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 11350 (NATIONAL COMMISSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS ACT)
This bill amends the National Commission of Senior Citizens Act to transfer the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) from the Office of the President to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), enhancing coordination and efficiency in delivering services to senior citizens.
SENIOR CITIZENS NURSING HOME ACT
The bill aims to establish nursing homes for senior citizens at the provincial and city levels, providing necessary funding, setting standards, ensuring personnel training, and promoting community participation.
SENIOR HEALTH AID AND COMMUNITY VISIT ACT OF 2025
The Senior Health Aid and Community Visit Act of 2025 aims to establish a National Health Service Outreach Program for senior citizens with functional disabilities. It provides for regular community health visits, distribution of assistive devices, and hygiene kits to improve the health and well-being of elderly individuals.
UNIVERSAL SOCIAL PENSION TO SENIOR CITIZEN
This bill proposes a universal social pension for senior citizens, amending existing laws to provide financial assistance to all elderly Filipinos, regardless of their income status.
PARKING FEE REGULATION ACT
The Parking Fee Regulation Act aims to regulate parking fees in commercial and business establishments, ensuring fair pricing and providing free parking for senior citizens and persons with disabilities for the first three hours.
AMENDING R. A. NO. 11350 (NATIONAL COMMISSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS ACT)
This bill amends the National Commission of Senior Citizens Act to redefine the National Commission of Senior Citizens as a policy-making body, ensuring better coordination and evaluation of government programs for senior citizens.
PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC CENTER ACT
The Philippine Geriatric Center Act aims to establish the Philippine Geriatric Center under the Department of Health, upgrading the existing National Center for Geriatric Health into a tertiary specialty hospital for elderly care, with an initial funding of ₱500 million.
ABOT-KAYANG GAMOT, BITAMINA AT GATAS PARA SA MALUSOG NA SENIOR CITIZEN ACT
This bill aims to expand the benefits for senior citizens by granting them a 20% discount and exemption from the Value Added Tax (VAT) on medicines, supplements, vitamins, herbal products, and formulated milk that are prescribed or recommended by physicians.
LINGAP GAMOT RESISTENSYA PACK PARA SA NAKATATANDANG PINOY ACT
The Lingap Gamot Resistensya Pack Para sa Nakatatandang Pinoy Act aims to provide free maintenance medications, vitamins, and supplements to senior citizens in the Philippines, ensuring access to essential health resources for the elderly population.
ANTI-ELDER ABUSE LAW OF 2025
The Anti-Elder Abuse Law of 2025 aims to define and prohibit elder abuse, establish penalties for offenders, and create support systems for victims. It recognizes various forms of elder abuse, including physical, emotional, and financial exploitation, and mandates the establishment of help desks and programs to assist elderly victims.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 11350 (NATIONAL COMMISSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS ACT)
Senate Bill No. 1175 amends the National Commission of Senior Citizens Act to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). It aims to make the NCSC the primary policy-making and advisory body for senior citizens while transferring implementation functions to the DSWD.
SENIOR CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVES ACT
The Senior Citizens Employment Incentives Act aims to expand employment opportunities for senior citizens by increasing tax deductions for employers, waiving fees for jobseekers, and enhancing training programs.
ALTERNATIVE MODES OF VOTING FOR PERSONS IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS
This bill aims to provide alternative modes of voting for persons in vulnerable situations, amending existing laws to enhance accessibility and ensure that these individuals can exercise their right to vote without barriers.
ALTERNATIVE MODES OF VOTING FOR PERSONS IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS
This bill aims to provide alternative modes of voting for persons in vulnerable situations, amending existing laws to enhance accessibility and participation in elections.
ALTERNATIVE MODES OF VOTING
This bill aims to provide alternative modes of voting for persons in vulnerable situations, amending Republic Act No. 10366 to enhance accessibility and ensure that these individuals can exercise their right to vote without restrictions.
PRIORITY SEATING FOR THE ELDERLY ACT
This bill mandates priority seating for elderly individuals in all forms of public transportation, amending existing laws to enhance accessibility and dignity for senior citizens.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 9994 (EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT)
This bill aims to amend the Expanded Senior Citizens Act by providing senior citizens with a minimum 5% discount on their first 150 kilowatt-hours of electricity and first 50 cubic meters of water, along with an exemption from the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on these utilities.
SENIOR CITIZENS FRAUD EDUCATION ACT
The Senior Citizens Fraud Education Act aims to educate senior citizens, their families, and caregivers about identifying and preventing fraudulent activities targeting the elderly. It mandates the Department of Trade and Industry to disseminate information on various fraud schemes and establish a centralized resource for reporting and education.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2025
This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of ₱74,431,930,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the National Health Insurance Program, particularly for vulnerable sectors.
FREE HEALTH AIDS FOR SENIORS ACT
The Free Health Aids for Seniors Act aims to provide free dental, vision, and hearing assistive devices to senior citizens and indigent persons in the Philippines. It mandates the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to develop a special benefit package covering these devices.
HOMELESS ABANDONED SENIOR ACT
The Homeless Abandoned Senior Act aims to establish nursing homes for qualified homeless and abandoned senior citizens in every city and municipality in the Philippines, providing essential care and services to this vulnerable population.
EARLY VOTING DAYS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND PWDS ACT OF 2025
This bill establishes a system for early voting for qualified senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines, allowing them to vote within five working days before the official election day.
SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIALTY CENTER ACT
The bill aims to establish Geriatric Specialty Centers in Department of Health-retained hospitals to provide specialized healthcare services for senior citizens, ensuring their medical needs are met.
HOMES FOR ABANDONED SENIORS ACT
The Homes for Abandoned Seniors Act aims to establish nursing homes for homeless and abandoned senior citizens in every city and municipality in the Philippines, ensuring they receive proper care and support.
GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Geriatric Health Act aims to establish the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, create regional geriatric specialty centers, and ensure accessible health services for senior citizens in the Philippines.
GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Geriatric Health Act aims to establish the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, create regional geriatric specialty centers, and ensure accessible health services for senior citizens in the Philippines.
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ACT
Senate Bill No. 544, known as the Homes for the Elderly Act, mandates the establishment of nursing homes for abandoned, neglected, unattached, or homeless senior citizens across the Philippines. It amends the Senior Citizens Act to enhance support and services for elderly individuals in need.
ANTI-ELDERLY ABUSE ACT OF 2025
The Anti-Elderly Abuse Act of 2025 aims to define and prohibit elder abuse, establish penalties for offenders, and create support mechanisms for victims. It seeks to protect the rights and welfare of elderly individuals in the Philippines.
PWD AND SENIOR CITIZEN-FRIENDLY TOURISM SITES ACT
The PWD and Senior Citizen-Friendly Tourism Sites Act aims to ensure that all tourism sites in the Philippines are accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities and senior citizens. It mandates the construction and rehabilitation of facilities that meet specific accessibility standards and requires the Department of Tourism to develop a tourism development plan that includes these provisions.
GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Geriatric Health Act aims to establish the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, create regional geriatric specialty centers, and ensure accessible health services for senior citizens in the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Philippine Geriatric Health Act aims to establish the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, create regional geriatric specialty centers, and ensure accessible health services for senior citizens across the country.
LINGAP PARA KAY LOLO AT LOLA ACT
The bill proposes a universal social pension of at least ₱1,500 per month for all senior citizens aged 60 and above, amending existing laws to expand financial support for the elderly.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE MEDICATION SUPPORT ACT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
The Monthly Maintenance Medication Support Act for Senior Citizens aims to provide financial assistance to senior citizens for their maintenance medications, addressing the financial burden of healthcare costs for the elderly.
CENTER FOR THE ELDERLY IN ALL CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES ACT
This bill aims to establish Centers for the Elderly in all cities and municipalities across the Philippines, providing minimum standards for eldercare services and appropriating necessary funds for their implementation.
UNIVERSAL SOCIAL PENSION TO SENIOR CITIZENS
This bill aims to provide a universal social pension to all senior citizens in the Philippines, amending existing laws to ensure financial support for the elderly.
UNIVERSAL SOCIAL PENSION TO SENIOR CITIZENS
This bill aims to provide a universal social pension to senior citizens in the Philippines, amending existing laws to ensure all seniors receive financial support regardless of their economic status.
TRAVEL TAX DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS
This bill aims to provide senior citizens with a 20% discount on travel tax, amending the existing Senior Citizens Act to ease their financial burden and encourage travel.
NURSING HOME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (NHSC) ACT
The Nursing Home for Senior Citizens (NHSC) Act aims to establish at least one nursing home in every city or province in the Philippines to provide comprehensive care for senior citizens.