HB 9253

House·20th Congress·Filed May 13, 2026

An Act Declaring the Month of October of Every Year as "Senior Citizens Month," Expanding the Observance of Elderly Filipino Week Under Proclamation No. 470, Strengthening Programs and Services for Senior Citizens, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would make October a national “Senior Citizens Month,” expanding the current one‑week celebration into a month‑long series of health, social, legal, and community activities for older Filipinos.

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Author · Representative

Yevgeny Vincente B. EmanoReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 10089· Filed Jul 15, 2026
An Act Expanding Health, Wellness, and Digital Inclusion Programs for Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9994, Otherwise Known as the �expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010�, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
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HB 9361· Filed May 20, 2026
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7876, Otherwise Known as the �senior Citizens Center Act of the Philippines,� Transferring the Lead Implementing Agency from the Department of Social Welfare and Development to the National Commission of Senior Citizens, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SENIOR CITIZENS since 2026-05-26Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" M. Ordanes
HB 186· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Establishing and Institutionalizing a Long-Term Care Policy for Senior Citizens, Consolidating All Existing Elderly Programs and Services, and Providing Funds Therefor
Referred to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2026-03-10Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay
HB 4996· Filed Sep 30, 2025
An Act Expanding the Coverage and Increasing the Amount of Social Pension for Senior Citizens, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
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HB 1601· Filed Jul 8, 2025
An Act Granting Universal Social Pension to Senior Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act No. 7432, as Amended by RA No. 9994, Otherwise Known as the "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010"
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