HB 1678

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

An Act Establishing the Sangguniang Senior Citizens to Provide a Platform to Participate in Nation-Building and Promote Their Welfare, and for Other Purposes

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The bill creates senior‑citizen bodies at the barangay level (Katipunan and Sangguniang), sets aside a dedicated fund, requires planning, budgeting and training, and links senior‑citizen officials to existing local councils.

Local GovernmentSocial WelfarePublic Order and Safety

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Author · Representative

Ompong Ordanes
RepresentativeSENIOR CITIZENS (party-list)
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An Act Establishing the Sangguniang Senior Citizens to Provide a Platform to Participate in Nation-Building and Promote Their Welfare, and for Other Purposes

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