HB 844
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Granting Universal Social Pension to Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7432, as Amended, Entitled "An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and for Other Purposes"
In plain language
The proposal creates a universal, non‑contributory cash grant for all senior citizens: ₱1,000 a month for indigent seniors now, ₱500 for others now, and ₱1,000 for every senior within five years, funded through the DSWD budget and later managed by the National Commission of Senior Citizens.
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