HB 8963

House·20th Congress·Filed Apr 23, 2026

An Act Further Amending Republic Act 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”, to Expand Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens and Provide Related Support Services

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The bill creates the “Equal Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens Act”, directing the labor department to help seniors find jobs, giving tax breaks to companies that hire seniors (at least 25 % of their staff), providing free yearly health check‑ups, and waiving document fees for senior job applicants.

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Carmelo Jr. G. LazatinReceipts →

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