Laws for Senior Citizen / Elderly

Question 1

The Senior Citizen Act

Salient Points:
a. Defined the term “senior citizen”

b. Accounts for the privileges of senior citizens (20%
discounts on necessities)

c. Retirement Benefits

Answer 1

RA 7432

Question 2

Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 (An act granting additional benefits and privileges to senior citizens)

Answer 2

RA 9257

Question 3

Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Answer 3

RA 9994

Question 4

An Act providing mandatory philhealth coverage for Senior Citizens

Answer 4

RA 10645

Question 5

Senior Citizen’s Center Act of the Philippines

Answer 5

RA 7876