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Utility Discounts

Measures (2)
SBN-2113bill · in_committee

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.

Filed May 6, 2026
SBN-914bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Aug 5, 2025