Republic act 9994 the expanded senior citizens act of 2010. All articles of commerce and trade offered for sale to the public at retail shall be publicly displayed with appropriate tags or labels to indicate the price of each article and said articles shall be sold uniformly and without discriminations at the stated price. The state recognizes the vital role of teachers in nationbuilding and development through a responsible and literate citizenry. Download this file 2032 republic act 9994 the expanded senior citizens 2032 republic act 9994 the expanded senior citizens act of 2010. Evaluation of the philippine expanded senior citizens act ra 9994. Philhealth coverage for all senior citizens, amending for the purpose of republic. Declaration of policies and objectives pursuant to article xv, section 4 of the.
Any violation of this act shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than six months or a fine of not more than two hundred pesos, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court. Irr of the expanded senior citizens act implementing rules. However, could the same be said of all covered establishments mandated by. Ra 7836 philippine teachers professionalization act of 1994. Questions and answers further clarifying the provisions of revenue regulations rr no. Sep 06, 2016 hb639 an act providing for free legal assistance for senior citizens, amending for the purpose republic act no. This act is an amendment of ra 7432, which is known as an act that aimed to maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation building, granting benefits and special privileges and for other purposes. This act shall be known as the philippine teachers professionalization act of 1994. This act shall be known and cited as the magna carta for disabled persons. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila. Awareness and implementation of the expanded senior citizen. Title i general provisions chapter i basic principle section 1. This bill seeks to amend ra 7432, as amended by ra 9257, in order to address the above concerns of our valued senior citizens by.
Congress of the philippines metro manila eleventh congress. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representative of the philippines in congress assembled. Senior citizens are granted several benefits and privileges under republic act no. However, could the same be said of all covered establishments mandated by the same law to grant the discount and the. Awareness and implementation of the expanded senior. It amended ra 9257 or the expanded senior citizens act of 2003, which also amended ra 7432, the original senior citizens act of 1993. Approving the implementing rules and regulations of r. Indigent senior citizen refers to any elderly who is frail, sickly or with disability, and without. Guidelines and mechanism to implement the provisions of republic act no. Any resident citizen of the philippines at least sixty 60 years old.
The secretary of health and human services hhs declared a public health emergency on january 31, 2020, under section 319 of the public health service act 42 u. Irr of ra 10909 or the no shortchanging act of 2016. Begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the twentyseven day of july, two thousand nine. Evaluation of the philippine expanded senior citizens act ra.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. Ra 9994 is a social welfare legislation intended to benefit our filipino elderly and provide. This act shall be known as the antiphoto and video voyeurism act of 2009. Federal register declaring a national emergency concerning. Republic act 7432 as amended by republic act 9994 targets. Republic act 16th congress department of health website.
An act granting addition benefits and privileges to senior citizens, further amending republic act no. Pdf republic act 10351, december 19, 2012 implementing guidelines. In order to avail of these benefits, the senior citizen or hisher authorized representative shall present a valid and original senior citizens identification card. Full respect of human rights and dignity of person. Provided, that the secretary of agriculture and commerce may, upon the recommendation of the director of commerce. Indigent senior citizen refers to any elderly who is. Displaying ra 7836 philippine teachers professionalization act of 1994. Ra 9994 is the expanded senior citizens act of 2010. Le justice and weuare council under the department of justice, appropriating funds therefor am for other purposes be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. Pdf this study examined how the philippine government implemented. Citizens discount on medicines, medical equipment and. As provided in the constitution of the republic of the philippines, it is the declared policy of the state to.
Republic act 7432 an act to maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation building, grant benefits and special privileges and for other purposes. Republic of the philippines implementing rules and. This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after its approval. I have taken sweeping action to control the spread of the virus in the united states, including by suspending entry of foreign nationals seeking. Evaluation of the philippine expanded senior citizens act ra 9994 on mandated privileges for the elderly article pdf available in european academic research 610. This act shall be known as the tobacco regulation act of 2003. This act shall also be known as the hospital licensure act. An act providing for the mandatory philhealth coverage for all senior citizens, amending for the purpose republic act no. August 2009 view complete archive page republic act no.
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