UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN

5000, ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES

BS PHARMACY 2A2 - DISPENSING 1
MAGBANUA, QUIROS, SABALA

EXPANDED SENIOR
CITIZEN ACT
OF 2010
Republic Act No. 9994
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AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SENIOR
CITIZENS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
"AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION
BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES"

G U I D E L I N EE SS
SECTION. 4. Privileges for the
SECTION 1. Declaration of Senior Citizens
Policies and Objectives. - The SECTION 3. In conformity with (a) the grant of twenty percent
Constitution of the Republic of the these objectives, these Rules shall: (20%) discount and exemption
Philippines declared policy of the c) Establish programs beneficial to from the value -added tax
State to promote a just and the senior citizens, their families (VAT), if applicable, on the sale
dynamic social order that will and the rest of the community that of the following goods and
ensure the prosperity and they serve; services from all
independence of the nation and d) Establish community-based establishments, for the
free the people from poverty health and rehabilitation exclusive use and enjoyment or
through policies that provide programs in every political unit of availment of the senior citizen.
adequate social services, promote society. 1. On the purchase of
full employment, a rising standard medicines, including the
of living and an improved quality purchase of influenza and
of life. pneumococcal vaccines, and
To avail of the discount under this Section, the senior citizen such other essential medical
supplies, accessories and
shall:
equipment to be determined by
1. Apply for the discount personally or thru a representative.
the Department of Health
There shall be annual renewal of application to the utility provider.
(DOH).
2. Submit requirements.
Proof of age and citizenship
Proof of billing. Meter registration should be in the name of
the senior citizen for a period of one year
Proof of residence

SECTION 10:
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Any person who refuses to honor the senior citizen card issued by this the government or violates any
provision of this Act shall suffer the following penalties:
(a) For the first violation, imprisonment
of not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years and a fine of
not less than Fifty thousand pesos (Php50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos
(Php100,000.00);

(b) For any subsequent violation,

imprisonment of not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years and a fine of not less than One
Hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos
(Php200,000.00); and

(c) Any person who abuses the privileges

granted herein shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than six (6) months and a fine of not less
than Fifty thousand pesos (Php50,000.00) but not more than One hundred thousand pesos
(Php100,000.00).

“Upon filing of an appropriate complaint, and after due notice and hearing, the proper authorities may also
cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, permit to operate, franchise and other similar
privileges granted to any person, establishment or business entity that fails to abide by the provisions of
this Act.”