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City of San Jose Del Monte
City Social Welfare and Development Office

Agency Profile
 CITY DEFINITION:

San Jose del Monte City is a 1st class city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to
the 2015 census, it has a population of 574,089 people making it the largest local government
unit within the province of Bulacan and the 18th most populated city in the Philippines. Located
in the south-east of the province, it is bordered by the cities of Caloocan and Quezon of Metro
Manila in the south, by the town of Rodriguez, Rizal in the east, the towns of Santa Maria and
Marilao in the west and Norzagaray in the north.
The city is home to some of the biggest resettlement areas in the Philippines like the Sapang
Palay resettlement area spread over 36 Barangays, Pabahay 2000 in Barangay Muzon and
Towerville in Barangay Minuyan Proper. Most of the city's population come from former
informal settlers along the creeks, esteros, riverbanks and railway tracks of Metro Manila.
The city is divided into 59 barangays, which handle governance in a much smaller area. These
barangays are grouped into two districts, 23 barangays comprise the first district while 36
compose the second commonly known as Sapang Palay, and the city has Lone
District[clarification needed], which is represented by a congressman in the country's House of
Representatives.
San Jose del Monte is governed by a mayor and vice mayor elected to three-year terms. The
mayor is the executive head and leads the city's departments in executing the city ordinances and
improving public services. The vice mayor heads a legislative council consisting of 12 members
6 from District I and 6 from District II. The council is in charge of creating the city's policies.
San Jose del Monte, being a part of the Bulacan province, has its mayor in the city council
heading the Area Integrated Development Authority (AIDA), a special committee created during
the term of then Mayor Eduardo V. Roquero to concentrate on the improvement of 3 highly
commercialized areas such as, Tungkong Mangga, Muzon, and Sampol areas. This council
formulates development plans that seeks to solve the problems and improve the conditions in the
metropolis.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES AND ACCESS:

The City of San Jose del Monte is located at the northeast portion of Manila. It is bounded by the
municipalities of Santa Maria and Marilao to the west and Norzagaray to the north, all of
Bulacan, municipality of Rodriguez, Rial to the southeast, Quezon province lies to its east, and
the cities of Quezon and Caloocan to the south. The City is approximately 42 kilometers away
from Manila.
It is made up of 59 barangays, all of which cover 10,553 hectares, according to the Land
Management Bureau. However, the Local Government Unit (LGU) claims an actual territorial
area of 31,294 hectares; this includes the disputed areas with adjacent municipalities. The Angat
Watershed Reservation, which has a land area of 18,000 hectares, is partly within the City.

The principal access routes to the City coming from the north is via the Quirino Highway and the
Marilao-San Jose del Monte Road. These roads connect SJDM to Norzagaray and Marilao ,
Bulacan. From Metro Manila, the City may also be accessed through Quirino Highway after
traversing Quezon City and Caloocan Cities. Its major links to the western municipalities of Sta.
Maria and Marilao are in turn the Sta. Maria-Sapang Palay Road and Sta. Maria-Tungkong
Mangga Road. The latter provides the link with the North Luzon Express Way.

GEOGRAPHY:
The elevation of the city ranges from approximately 40–900 meters above sea level; the relief
transitions from warm lowland to cool upland as one goes eastward. This is because the city is
part of the Sierra Madre mountain range. Plains and river valley flats characterize the western
and southwestern quadrant. The central portion and much of its eastern section is made up of
undulating hills with low relief. High relief areas moderate slopes best describe its extreme
eastern and northwestern quadrant. Slopes of 3%-8% are extensively found in the city,
particularly on the western half. Slopes of 30%-50% comprise the smallest portion of the total
land area.

The rivers and creeks that flow in San Jose del Monte are direct tributaries of Angat River, which
flows from the Angat Reservoir. Major natural waterways of San Jose del Monte are the
Kipungok, Sto. Cristo and Sta. Maria river systems. Kipungok River separates San Jose del
Monte from Caloocan City and Quezon City. It is directly connected to Marilao River, which
flows downwards to Manila bay. Draining to these rivers are creeks and streams, which act as
catchment areas for the surface water runoff of the city. Among these are the Bigte, Kantulot,
Katinga and Salamin creeks.

GENERAL LAND USE:

Growing commercial, residential, and light industrial areas, are found all over the city at major
road intersections and along major thoroughfares. However, the bulk of the San Jose del Monte's
built-up areas are mostly west of Quirino Highway at the primary level to gently sloping 8%
terrain, dividing the city into a heavily built-up western section and the largely agricultural
eastern section. Most of the city's schools, government institutions, commercial developments,
industries, and other urban amenities are in this section. The largest contiguous built-up area is at
Sapang Palay Resettlement Project area, followed by the conurbation in Tungkong Mangga and
Muzon. The developments east of the Quirino Highway are mostly scattered residential areas and
agricultural lands. However, there are a few subdivisions that are some distance away from
Ciudad Real and take advantage of its secluded and rural atmosphere. These are the Blessed
Sacrament Seminary and an Augustinian convent.

In between the built-up clusters are pockets of agricultural lands, which are continuously
converted into built-up uses. Planted in these lands are crops such as rice and corn. The
clustering pattern for both built-up and agricultural uses is partly due to the decisions made by
settlers with regard to the hilly conditions that dominate the topography. Most of households in
the western half of San Jose del Monte opted to convert their lands to residential uses while other
maintained the farms. This left upland uses, such as those pertaining to forest use, more common
towards the easternmost zones.

Most vegetative outgrowths are in areas that are difficult to build on. But there are instances
when these outgrowths are integrated in the built-up areas, usually found in the west: a number
of heavily vegetated areas. Supplementing these are mini forest projects of the city government.
The City Agriculture Office maintains a 1.65-hectare Mini Forest Project in Barangay Muzon
along the San Jose del Monte-Marilao Provincial Road and a mahogany planting site.

In the 2015 census, the population of San Jose del Monte was 574,089 people, with a density of
5,400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 14,000 inhabitants per square mile. This makes it the
largest local government unit in Bulacan province. It is also the largest city in Central Luzon
(Region III).

With the coming of settlers to San Jose Del Monte, its population increased tremendously. Its
population increased dramatically since the 1950s as the population tended to move from rural
areas to towns and cities. Its proximity to Manila allowed it to accommodate its spillover
population. This is further hastened by the development of nearby Quezon City and the
accompanying increase in population and infrastructure.

Forced relocation of informal settlers and the lure of government to provide them their own
homes allowed the town to continue to grow despite the lack of government facilities then. As
such, San Jose del Monte exhibited an increasing percentage share to the provincial population
from as low as 2% in 1960 to 9% in 1990 and then to 17% in 2015. The town surpassed the
population of Meycauayan in 1980 census and Malolos in the 1990 census, then the largest
towns of Bulacan. By 2015, it has more than two times the population of the now second place
Santa Maria town (256,454 people in the 2015 Census).

If current population growth holds (2010-2015, +4.55%), the population of San Jose del Monte is
expected to double and breach one million by the 2030 Census.
 Vision

A people centered city, transformed into a

progressive community of destination with highly
competent people thriving in a vibrant economy.

Mission

1.To implement programs designed to tap the

creative, potentials of the different sectors of
society.
2.To transform the city into an investment and
tourist - friendly destination.
3.To encourage the citizenry to become self-
reliant and productive.
 4.To provide the people with relevant social
support livelihood opportunities and
economic skills.

Core values

Professionalism
Resiliency
Excellence
Integrity
Teamwork

Quality policy

We the revenue generating offices of the city government of san jose del monte , bulacan are
commited to achieve excellence by providing frontline services consistent with ISO 9001
standards.
C-Communicating information properly and accurately.

S-striving for dynamic and efficient public service through systematic approach equipped with
values and professionalism.
J- Jointly investing is the competence of our people through continued professional development.
D- Developing service on time without sacrificing quality and
M- Maximizing our resources through governance, innovation and technology
We pledge to practice excellent standards through continual improvement of our quality
management system and all city employees shall beshall be oriented to this quality standard to
align our path towards the rising city.

VISION ,MISSION,CORE VALUES AND

MANDATE

The city government of san jose del monte, Bulacan has

established organizational statements that serve as
framework for establishing, implementing and improving
the QMS. The department heads, division and section
heads shall synchronize all efforts in the planning and
organizing leading and controlling operations in order to
 create and maintain dedicated and quality-oriented
employees. The statements shall be consistently
communicated within the organization other interested
parties to enhance customer satisfaction.

CITY SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT

OFFICE
 New VISION

The Department of Social Welfare and Development

envisions all Filipinos free from hunger and poverty,
have equal access to opportunities, enabled by a fair,
just, and peaceful society

New MISSION
 To lead in the formulation, implementation, and
coordination of social welfare and development
policies and programs for and with the poor,
vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Core VALUES

Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo.

Serbisyong Walang Puwang sa Katiwalian.
Patas na Pagtrato sa Komunidad.

ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES

1: Well-being of poor families improved

2: Rights of the poor and vulnerable sectors
promoted and protected

3: Immediate relief and early recovery of disaster

victims/survivors ensured

4: Continuing compliance of social welfare and

development (SWD) agencies to standards in the
delivery of social welfare services ensured

5: Delivery of social welfare and development

(SWD) programs by local government units (LGUs),
through local social welfare and development offices
(LSWDOs), improved
 Vision

A society where poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged

individuals, families and communities are empowered for
improved quality of life.
 Mission

To provide protection and promote the rights and welfare

of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantage d individuals ,
families and communities by contributing to poverty
alleviation and promoting empowerment through social
welfare and development programs and services.

Clientele

The clientele of city of San Jose Del Monte is the people of its
city. The city was divided in to two districts, District I and II.
Objectives
1. To uplift the socio- condition of san josenos for them to become productive thru provision of
our PSCB livelihood related project.
2. To organized social welfare structure in our communities and sectoral groups like, women,
senior citizen, person with disability.
3. To sustain quality ECD programs fir psycho- social development of 3-4 years old.
4. To develop social awareness on their rights and privileges of the human trafficking.

Strategies

1. Strengthened sectoral self - help organization.

2. Community Development program.
3. Networking and Linkaged to GO ' s , NGO' s and Po' s.
Processing flow of financial Assistance
1. Clients shall bring the needed documents at the CSWD for screening of documents.
2. CSWD staff shall interview the client.
3. CSWD shall prepare the needed documents for financial assistance within 24 hours , if the
requirements are complete.
4. Submit to the accounting office for claims P 1,000.00 and below.
5. Submit to the city budget for approval of the claims.
6. Submit to the city mayor for approval of the claims.
7. Return the voucher to accounting for numbering from internal.
8. Bring the voucher to the ofgice of the city treasurer for the release of claims of the client.

Programs and Services

A. Medical Assistance 5. Latest Medical Prescription/ Hospital bill Formatted: Top: 0.19", Number of columns: 2
or Quotation/Laboratory Request.
6. 2 Government Issued IDs
1. Letter of intent to the mayor.
2. Baranggay Indigency
B. Burial Assistance
3. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
4. Latest Medical Certificate/ Clinical
Abstract by a registered Physician. 1. Letter of Request to Mayor.
2. Baranggay Indigency D.PWD ID
3. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
4. Original Registered Death Certificate. 1. Brgy. Clearance.
6. 2 Government Issued IDs 2. Medical Certificate.
7. Funeral Contract 3. 3 pcs. 1x1 picture.
4. Brgy. Indigency

C. Solo Parent I.D E. PAO Certification

1. Barangay Certificate of Residency.
2. Birth Certificate of the applicant and
children.
3. Death Certificate and Affidavit with two
witnesses that proves he or she is a solo
parent.
4.Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
5. Income Tax Returns for employed, Tax
exemption for not employee.
6. 2 pcs. 1X1 picture
D. Sr. Citizens I.D
1. Brgy. Clearance
2. Community Tax Certificate ( Cedula)
3. 2 1x 1 pictures.
4. Any government issued documents
Birth Certificate
1. Certificate of Indigency.
2. Copy Of Case documents.
3. Certification of no property.
H. Travel Clearance
1. Authorized Birth Certificate.
2. Marriage Certificate of Minor' s Parents.
3. Notarized Affidavit of Consent from
parents or guardian authorizing a particular
person.
To accompany the child in his or her travel
abroad:
1. Notarized affidavitof Supportof sponsor
including employment and salary certified
by employer.
2. Latest income tax return of sponsoring
perso and or parents with official receipts of
bank account or certificate of employment.
3. 3 passport size picture of minor(s).

SSS ID 4. Photocopy of passport of traveling

companion.
GSIS ID
5. Parental travel permit.
TIN ID
SOLO PARENT PROGRAM
1. A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a
final conviction of the offender, provided that mother keeps and raises the child.

2. Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to the following
circumstances:

a. Due to death of spouse.

b. Spouse is detained or is serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year.

c. Physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner.

d. Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she
is entrusted with the custody of the children.

e. Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as

he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children.

3. Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of
having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution.

4. Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children.

5. Any family member who assumes the responsibility of head of family as a result of the death,
abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicants for the solo parent ID must bring the following documents to the
City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office:

2. Barangay certification certifying Solo Parent’s residency in the barangay for the last six
months

3. Certificates e.g., birth certificates of children, death certificate of spouse and other appropriate
documentary support

4. Income tax return or any document that will establish the income level of the solo parent

2. The social worker receives and ensures that all documents are complete and registers the
applications with an appropriate case number in the log-book Registry of Solo Parents.

Programs and services

1.7 days vacation with pay – A Solo Parent is eligible on a 7 days vacation leave for rest or for
attending her/his children meetings or extracurricular activities.
2.Children are Priority in Educational Assistance and Scholarships.
3. Flexible time in their work.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SOLO PARENTS AND

THEIR CHILDREN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines Congress assembled:

Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000."

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the family as the
foundation of the nation, strengthen its solidarity and ensure its total development. Towards this
end, it shall develop a comprehensive program of services for solo parents and their children to
be carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department
of Health (DOH), the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), the Department of
the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the National Housing
Authority (NHA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other related
government and nongovernment agencies.

Section 3. Definition of Terms. - Whenever used in this Act, the following terms shall mean as
follows:

(a) "Solo parent" - any individual who falls under any of the following categories:

(1) A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a
final conviction of the offender: Provided, That the mother keeps and raises the child;

(2) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to death of spouse;

(3) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood while the spouse is detained or
is serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year;

(4) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to physical and/or mental
incapacity of spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner;

(5) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to legal separation or de
facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with the
custody of the children;
(6) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to declaration of nullity or
annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as he/she is entrusted with
the custody of the children;

(7) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to abandonment of spouse
for at least one (1) year;

(8) Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of
having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution;

(9) Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children;

(10) Any family member who assumes the responsibility of head of family as a result of the
death, abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent.

A change in the status or circumstance of the parent claiming benefits under this Act, such that
he/she is no longer left alone with the responsibility of parenthood, shall terminate his/her
eligibility for these benefits.

(b) "Children" - refer to those living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support who
are unmarried, unemployed and not more than eighteen (18) years of age, or even over eighteen
(18) years but are incapable of self-support because of mental and/or physical defect/disability.

(c) "Parental responsibility" - with respect to their minor children shall refer to the rights and
duties of the parents as defined in Article 220 of Executive Order No. 209, as amended,
otherwise known as the "Family Code of the Philippines."

(d) "Parental leave" - shall mean leave benefits granted to a solo parent to enable him/her to
perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical presence is required.

(e) "Flexible work schedule" - is the right granted to a solo parent employee to vary his/her
arrival and departure time without affecting the core work hours as defined by the employer.
Section 4. Criteria for Support. - Any solo parent whose income in the place of domicile falls
below the poverty threshold as set by the National Economic and Development Authority
(NEDA) and subject to the assessment of the DSWD worker in the area shall be eligible for
assistance: Provided, however, That any solo parent whose income is above the poverty
threshold shall enjoy the benefits mentioned in Sections 6, 7 and 8 of this Act.

Section 5. Comprehensive Package of Social Development and Welfare Services. - A

comprehensive package of social development and welfare services for solo parents and their
families will be developed by the DSWD, DOH, DECS, CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA and
DILG, in coordination with local government units and a nongovernmental organization with
proven track record in providing services for solo parents.

The DSWD shall coordinate with concerned agencies the implementation of the comprehensive
package of social development and welfare services for solo parents and their families. The
package will initially include:

(a) Livelihood development services which include trainings on livelihood skills, basic business
management, value orientation and the provision of seed capital or job placement.

(b) Counseling services which include individual, peer group or family counseling. This will
focus on the resolution of personal relationship and role conflicts.

(c) Parent effectiveness services which include the provision and expansion of knowledge and
skills of the solo parent on early childhood development, behavior management, health care,
rights and duties of parents and children.

(d) Critical incidence stress debriefing which includes preventive stress management strategy
designed to assist solo parents in coping with crisis situations and cases of abuse.

(e) Special projects for individuals in need of protection which include temporary shelter,
counseling, legal assistance, medical care, self-concept or ego-building, crisis management and
spiritual enrichment.

Section 6. Flexible Work Schedule. - The employer shall provide for a flexible working schedule
for solo parents: Provided, That the same shall not affect individual and company productivity:
Provided, further, That any employer may request exemption from the above requirements from
the DOLE on certain meritorious grounds.

Section 7. Work Discrimination. - No employer shall discriminate against any solo parent
employee with respect to terms and conditions of employment on account of his/her status.

Section 8. Parental Leave. - In addition to leave privileges under existing laws, parental leave of
not more than seven (7) working days every year shall be granted to any solo parent employee
who has rendered service of at least one (1) year.

Section 9. Educational Benefits. - The DECS, CHED and TESDA shall provide the following
benefits and privileges:

(1) Scholarship programs for qualified solo parents and their children in institutions of basic,
tertiary and technical/skills education; and

(2) Nonformal education programs appropriate for solo parents and their children.

The DECS, CHED and TESDA shall promulgate rules and regulations for the proper
implementation of this program.

Section 10. Housing Benefits. - Solo parents shall be given allocation in housing projects and
shall be provided with liberal terms of payment on said government low-cost housing projects in
accordance with housing law provisions prioritizing applicants below the poverty line as
declared by the NEDA.

Section 11. Medical Assistance. - The DOH shall develop a comprehensive health care program
for solo parents and their children. The program shall be implemented by the DOH through their
retained hospitals and medical centers and the local government units (LGUs) through their
provincial/district/city/municipal hospitals and rural health units (RHUs).

Section 12. Additional Powers and Functions of the DSWD. — The DSWD shall perform the
following additional powers and functions relative to the welfare of solo parents and their
families:
(a) Conduct research necessary to: (1) develop a new body of knowledge on solo parents; (2)
define executive and legislative measures needed to promote and protect the interest of solo
parents and their children; and (3) assess the effectiveness of programs designed for
disadvantaged solo parents and their children;

(b) Coordinate the activities of various governmental and nongovernmental organizations

engaged in promoting and protecting the interests of solo parents and their children; and

(c) Monitor the implementation of the provisions of this Act and suggest mechanisms by which
such provisions are effectively implemented.

Section 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - An interagency committee headed by the
DSWD, in coordination with the DOH, DECS, CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA, and DILG is
hereby established which shall formulate, within ninety (90) days upon the effectivity of this Act,
the implementing rules and regulations in consultation with the local government units,
nongovernment organizations and people's organizations.

Section 14. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be included in the budget of concerned government agencies in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and

Section 15. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

Section 16. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional,
other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 17. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved.
 (Sgd.)

JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA

President of the Philippines

Fourteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of July, two thousand
nine.
 LSENIOR CITIZEN
FEDERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION PHILIPPINES

Amended constitution and by laws of region III federation

of senior citizens association of the philippines

Mission
 To propagate and honor the unending life of senior citizen, and
to lead the elderlies reach his/her twilight years meaningful.

Vision
Not everyone is given a chance to grow old. Each of us should
appreciate why we are here and think about the purpose of our
existence.

Programs and Services

Social Pension
Each beneficiary will received an amount P 500.00 per month. They will receive it after every
three months with a total of P 1,500.00. ( January, April, July,October)
Requirement to avail the pension:
1. A senior citizen should be an Indigent in their community.
2. No stable source of income.
3. No working children.
Methods in delivering Senior Citizen pension.
1.Door to door delivery - The service provider will send directly their pension to the Beneficiary
s house.
2. Cash pay- out - The DSWD will distribute the Beneficiaries pensions in every city.
3. Fund transfer- The fund of social pension will be transfered in the local government unit and
will be distributed by the CSWDO and OSCA chairperson.

Section 1. Name- The name of this organization shall be Region III Federation of Senior Citizens
Association of the Philippines , Inc.( RIII FSCAP).
Section 2. Office- The principal office and business address of the federation shall be the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Field Office III, Maimpis, City of San
Fernando ,Pampanga or anywhere within the territorial jurisdiction of Region III where a
permanent Federation building may be established in the future.
Articles II:
Objectives
Section 1. General - To promote the general welfare and well- being of all Filipino Senior
Citizen of Region III who are 60 years old and above regardless of sex, religious creed and
political affiliation.
Section 2. Specific Aims -
1. To arganize a strong and effective working body that wit help and coordinate with the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other government agencies , and
non-government organizations (NGO) in the promotion of welfare and interest of all senior
citizens;
2. To provide a unified and dynamic organization that will support social legislations, program
and activities for the benefit of senior citizens / elderly persons;
3. To initiate programs and social activities involving the senior citizens / elderly persons so that
remaining years of their lives shall be more productive and useful, meaningful, and filled with
joy and contentment;
4. To coordinate with all government agencies,including the local government units ( LGUs)
charged with full implementation of the provision if RA 7876; the Senior Citizens Center Act,
RA 7432, an act to maximize contribution if senio citizens in nation building, grant benefits and
priveleges to senior citizens and RA 9994 and other pertinent laws for senior citizens.
5. To acquire properties; real or personal, and receive contribution,grants, gift, and endowments,
bequest, legacies, and donations of all kinds from donors here and abroad, and lawful purpose
with any person,firm,association, corporation,domestic or otherwise.
6. To inform the general public and all government agencies including LGUs that the herein
named federation is a people's organizations is categorized by the DSWD and protected by the
Philippine constitution of 1987 under article XIII Section 15 and 16 which states: The state shall
respect the role of independent people's organization to enable the people to pursue and protect,
within the democratic framework ; their legitimate and collective interests and aspirations
through peaceful and lawful mean. People's Organizations are beneficed associations of citizens
with demonstrated capacity to promote the public interest and with identifiable
leadership,membership and structure.
Article II
Composition , Membership Representation and Dues
Section 1. Composition. The Region III Federation of Senior Citizens shall be composed if seven
(7) provinces and Fourteen (14) city chapters namely:
Provincial chapters city chapters
Aurora
Bataan
Bulaca
Nueva Ecija
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales

Angeles
Balanga
Cabanatuan
Gapan
Malolos
Meycauyan
Munoz
Olongapo
Palayan
City of San Fernando
San Jose City
San Jose del Monte City
Tarlac
Mabalacat
Section 1-A. Baranggay where no FSCAP association are present , the city/ municipal chapter
officers are tasked to organize the senior citizens group with an initial membership not lower 15.
Section 1-B. There shall be only one (1) Barangga association to be recognize by the city
chapters . when the membrrships exceeds 300 it sha be divided and formed into another senior
citizens group or cluster/s headed by a cluster A, B and C president or vice - presidents at the
discretion of the city chapter president.
Section 2- A. Membership - Applications for membership shall pay membership fee ,affiliation
fee and annual dues. The affiliation fee shall be paid only once to a city and municipal chapters
with the following conditions:
1. Membership shall be voluntary;
2.OSCA ID holder;
3. Good standing in the community.
Section 2-B. Annual Fee. An annual fee shall be paid by the provincial and city chapters to the
region. And duly registered senior citizens organization composed of their respective
provincial,city,municipal and baranggay chapters within the jurisdiction of Region III may
become members of the federation upon payment of the annual fee. Province and cities ,five
hundreds pesos ( Php 500), municipal three hundred pesos (Php 300) to be paid to the city of
municipal chapters yearly.
Section 2-C. Annual Dues. The annual due of ten pesos ( P10) shall be paid by active members
with the following sharing:
Baranggay P 3.00
Municipal/ City P 3.00
Provincial P 2.00
Regional P 1.00
National P 1.00
Total P 10
Section 2-D. FSCAP ID.- FSCAP ID from the region shall be charge ten pesos ( P 10.00) only,
while fifteen Pesos ( P 15.00) selling the price to provinces/ Municipalities and cities, and
Baranggays. No more ,no less. Violation of this provision shall be punished accordingly.
Section 3- A. Representation: The president and / or the vice - president of their respective
provincial and city chapters duly affilited with the federation are official representatives during
meetings and other affairs of the Region III Federation provided however in the absence of the
president in attending affairs of therespective n.
Likewise the president of municipal chapters and baranggay association shall do the same in
their respective provincial city and municipal chapter in the absence of both the president and
vice- president, other officers may represent their respective chapter by a written authority from
the president.
Section 3-B. The Presidents and/or Vice- Presidents of the municipal chapters duly affiliated
with the federation are official representatives during Board Meeting of the Provincial
Federation.
Section 3-C. The presidents and / or Vice- President of the Baranggay Senior Citizens
Association or Chapter duly affiliated with the federation are official representatives during the
Board Meetings of the City or Municipal Chapters.
Section 3-D. In the absence of both the president and Vice - Presidents, other officers may
represent their perspective chapters by a written authority from the president.
Article IV
Officers, Term of office, Manner of Re- election Duties and Responsibilities
Section 1. Officers of the Region III Federation shall be composed of the following:
A. President
B. Vice- President
C. Treasurer
D. Auditor
E. P.R.O
F. Secretary, Appointed by the president
Section 1-A. Executive Officers or the Executive Committee of the Region III
Federation shall be composed of the six (6) officers mentioned in Section 1, and the chairperson
of the committee on election, programs , and projects, finance( ways and means), social action
and legislation , peace and order and other committee/ s that may be create and appoint/ s with
the consent of the board.
Section 2. The officers and executive officers/committee members in the provincial chapters, city
and municipal chapters shall have the same composition as in the Region III Federation.
Section 2-A. In the Baranggay Senior Citizens association/ chapter , the duly elected president,
vice- president ,treasurer, auditor and the P.R.O and the appointed secretary shall be the
composition of the executive committee and the chairperson of the regular committees and other
officers to be appointed by the president.
Section 3. Term of Officers. All duly elected officers shall serve for a term of three (3) years and
shall have the rights of re- election.
Section 4. Manner of election-Officers of the Region III shall be elected by the duly elected
president of the provincial chapters and duly elected president of the city chapters. Officers of
the provincial chapters shall be chosen by the duly elected president of the component municipal
chapters. Officers of the city chapters shall be elected by the duly elected president of the
baranggay senior citizens association of the city.
Officers of the baranggay senior citizen association shall be elected by the members of the
BSCAs of the baranggay comprising the city. All elections shall be done by secret ballot.
Section 5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS.
PRESIDENT:
1. To preside in all meetings of the board.
2. To attend, monitor , control and supervise all activities of the regional federation provincial
chapters , city/ municipal chapters and baranggay senior citizens associations / chapter as the
case may be.
3. For city/ municipal presidents, to receive monthly reports from their respective baranggay
senior citizen association/ chapter to include the attendance , increase in their membership if
there is any financial status and utilization of their 1% share in the baranggay budget.
4. To represent the region III Federation in all meeting/ conferences of the national board and
submit feedback report to the federation.
5. To approve all legitimate disbursements and expenses of the federation and act as a co-
signatory in the withdrawal of funds of the Region III federation.
6.To implement policies/ resolutions passed by the regional board.
7. To create committees as the need arises with the approval of the board.
8. To create positions and appoint or designate members or non- members who cannot vote upon
with the approval of the board.
9. To impose the forfeiture of honorarium of the board member who fails to attend monthly
meeting s without any valid reason and without sending other officer to attend on his/ her behalf.
10. To protect and defend unconditionally the interest and survival of Region III FSCAP from
attacks coming from inside and outside force, from members and nin- members and non-
members , and vow to defend it to the strongest possible actions in accordance with the
constitutions and by- laws.
11. If possible to attend all meetings called by NFSCAP and NAPC and DSWD.
VICE PRESIDENT
1. To assume the office of the president and exercise the prerogatives and power in case of death
, sickness, resignation,permanent disability,disqualification or in the absence if the president.
2. To assist the president in the administration of the affairs of the federation.
3.Shall be th chairman of the committee on membership and education.
4. To perform other duties required of him by the president.
5.Co- signatory of the treasurer in signing vouchers , withdrawal slips in the absence of the
president.
Secretary
1. To prepare and record the minutes of the meetings of the Region III federation and keep a
journal of such minutes , including the resolutions and other documents and registry of all
members chapter by chapter.
2. To act custodian of all records of activities , documents and reports of the federation.
3. To prepare all agenda of monthly board meetings of the federation and notify all members of
the federation and notify all members and invited visitors.
4. To perform other duties as may be required of her by the president.
TREASURER
1. To collect, receive and issue receipts for all money, funds and contributions paid or given to
the federation.
2. To disburse fund with the approval of the president duly examined by the auditor , however,
disbursement exceeding five thousand pesos (5000.00) shall be approve by the majority of the
board of trustees and petty cash if five thousand pesos ( 5000) shall be maintained on hand.
3. To deposit money of the federation chosen by her members of the board or trustees and to
withdraw funds with the president as co- signatory.
4. Prepare monthly financial report for the members of the board duly examined by the auditor.
5. To act as the custodian if the properties of the federations..
6. To separate report on the proceeds of the sales of FSCAP Region III IDs shall be made from
inception if the transaction and everymonth thereafter. A separate book of accounts shall be
maintained.
AUDITOR
1. To examined the books of accounts of the federation as to its propriety/ correctness.
2.To conduct regular or spot audit of the books of accounts of the federations.
Public Relations Officer ( P.R.O)
1. To publish necessary information regarding the Region III FSCAP plans , projects activities
and other significant events.
2. Avail of the facilities of the Tri- media.
Article V
Meeting and Venue
Section 1. The regular and Special Meetings of the Region III board shall start promptly at 9:30
AM at the DSWD Field Office 3, Government Center Maimpis , City of San Fernando
,Pampanga . A special meeting may be called by the president when the need arises or upon
request to the majority of the members of the board. Regular meetings shall be held every second
wednesday of the month.
Section 2. During a regular meeting, the agenda for the said meeting shall be taken up or
discussed, including other matters, which are relevant to the federation. However , unfinished or
urgent matters shall be prioritized during Regular meetings or shall be taken up in a special
meeting called for the purpose.
Article VI
The Regional Board of trustees Power and Penalties
Section 1. The region III FSCAP Board of trustees. The board of trustees shall be compose of all
duly elected president of the provincial and city chapters of Region 3 and duly elected Regional
President as the chairman and presiding officer . They shall be the governing board of Region III
FSCAP.
Section 2. The Powers and Duties of the Regional Board shall be:
A. To promulgate rules and regulations and other policies affecting the interest of the fedrations;
B. To resolve any conflict referred to the board. Whatever decision would be made will be final
after fifteen (15) days;
C. To prepare and turn- over reports to the incoming officers through the president - elect upon
the expiration to their term of office;
D. To act upon all appointments , resignation, institute disciplinary actions against erring officer
or members.
E. TO EXPEL ( VANISH) ANY OFFICER / OFFICERS , OR A GROUP OF PERSONS
TRYING TO DESTROY THE FEDRATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN ANY CHAPTER.
F. To perform such other duties that may be needed from time to time for the welfare of the
FSCAP.
Article VII
Standing and Special Committees
Section 1. Committee. A committee of a group of three (3) persons or more , elected , designated
, or appointed by the president , with the concurrence of the regional board to consider ,
investigate , or taje action in relevant matters or subject reffered to it;
Section 2. Committee on Election. It shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations
relative to election of officer by setting criteria for nomination of eligible members and to
conduct and supervise a peaceful process of election, including the proclamation of winners.
Section 3. Committee on Programs and Projects. It shall have the power to present and carry out
series of activities designated to attain the objectives of the federation.
Section 4. Committee on Finance. It shall have the power to prepare the budget and financial
statement devise ways and means of raising funds to support the activities of the federation.
Section 5. Committee in Social Action and legislation. It shall have the power to studyand
formulate action program on current issues and needs , and execute the same in coordination
with the other committees including the power to work for legislation approval of priority bills
congress.
Section 6. Grievance Committee. It shall have the power to study , investigate and formulate
action and recommendation to be taken by the board all cases and issues referred to it accordance
with the constitution anfmd by- laws , with the approval of the board.
Section 7. Others special committees to be created by the president with the consent of the board
Section 8. Meeting of the committees- Meetings of the respectives may be called by the president
if the need arises.
Section 9. Meeting of the Committees. The meetings of the committtees shall be in nay approved
of designated place.
Article VIII
Election, Appointment, Qualification, Recall and Sanction
Section 1. Baranggay Senior Citizens Association affiliated with Municipal / city shall be elect
their officer beginning in the month of october every three (3) Years starting in the 2013.
Section 2. Municipal and City Federation shall elect their officer in the last week if November,
preferably on their Regular Monthly Meeting every Three (3) Years starting in the year 2013.
Section 3.Provincial chapters shall elect their officers in the last week of November every
THREE (3) Years starting in the year 2013.
Section 4. Regional Federation shall elect their officers during their Regular monthly meeting in
December every Three (3) Years starting in the year 2013.
Section 5. Election and Appointment. The election if officers shall be conducted by the
committee on Elections on the date designated for the purpose. The appointment of other officers
shall be done by the newly elected President after his proclamation byte said committee.
Section 7. Vacated Position. In case the position of the president is vacated due to death,
permanent disability, resignation, or disqualification , the Vice- president shall automatically fill-
up the position. The members if the board shall elect among themselves to fill - up the vacated
positions of the vice- president. The successors shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 8. Qualifications and Disqualifications.
A. No person shall be elected as member of the Region III FSCAP Board if he has not served the
baranggay Senior Citizen Association as President.
B. To be elected in the Baranggay senior citizens association , he/ she should have paid the
annual dues , with OSCA ID , in good standing and at least THREE (3) Years consecutive
member can no longer and a resident of the Baranggay FSCAP.
C. The outgoing President can no longer be nominated , cannot vote and be vote upon , and
baranggay chapter / cluster president , who joined other senior citizens group the FSCAP in the
same area , are disqualified to run and be votec upon as provincial , city, municipal and
baranggay president.
D. No elective officials and personnel of any local government unit including the OSCA head
shall be qualified to be voted upon including appointed officers.
Section 9.
A. Majority members if the Baranggay , Municipal , city , provincial ,and Regional Board of
trustees have the power to recall any elected officer and member of the board of trustees who
accused to acts minimical to the best interest of the federation , including lost of confidence in
his / her leadership , after a period of one year and lost all the rights and privileges under
constitutions and by- laws.
B. Ground For Recall
1.Loss of Confidence in his leadership.
2.Dishonesty in reporting , Membership and paying the correct amount of dues to the city
,municipal ,provincial and Regional chapters.
3. For consistently failing to support the activities of the regional chapters .
4. For failure to attend more than 50% of regular meetings of the chapter / federation , if cause if
his / her shall be declared incapacitated ,except majeure.
5. For speaking harmful , unfavorable , hostile , and unfriendly to the FSCAP in any meetings ,
gathering and for a and any acts against the federation.
Article IX
QUORUM
Majority of the members of the Region III FSCAP present during a regular or special meeting
shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. A majority of one - half plus one (1/2 + 1)
shall constitute a Quorum. In a Regular Election , Quorum Shall not be applicable , member
who shall come and vote wilk be called voters turnout.
Article X
Order of Business
Section 1. Order of Business . The Order if Business in all meetings of the Regional board shall
be the following.
A. Call to Order.
B. Rollcall
C. Innovation
D. Pambansang Awit & Region III theme Song
E. Reading, Correction and approval of the previous minutes of the meeting
F. Matters Arising
G. Treasurer's Report
H. BUSINESS OF THE DAY
I. Others Matters
J. Adjournment
Section 2. Rules and Procedures.- in all meetings of the Region III federation. The rules and
procedures of Robert rules of order shall be followed.
Article XI
Discussion
During the meeting there are topics or issues for discussion ,the members who has been duly
recognized shall be allowed to speak or talk only on the subject matter in question. In discussion
, only for Five (5) minutes and only twice on any subject avoiding personalities. No members
including the representatives of the DSWD shall be allowed to participate in any discussion
unless recognized by the chairman.
Article XII
Amendments
Section 1. The regional board of trustees may be recommended amendments which shall take
effects upon approval and ratification by the board acting as a constitute assembly. No officially
affiliated local ( provincial, municipal, city chapters) constitution and by- laws shall prevail over
and above this amended constitution and by- laws of Region III Federation.
Section 2. This constitution and By- laws may be ammended ,revised or modified , in whole or in
part by three fourth (3/4) votes of all members of the Board Acting as Constituents Assembly
during meeting called for tye purpose after its approval and ratification.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994 EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010

RULE I
TITLE, PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION

Article 1. Title. - These Rules shall be known and cited as the Implementing Rules and
Regulations of Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the "Expanded Senior Citizens Act
of 2010."

Article 2. Purpose. - Pursuant to Section 9 of RA No. 9994 (hereinafter referred to as the Act),
these Rules and Regulations are promulgated to prescribe the procedures and guidelines for its
implementation, in order to facilitate compliance with the Act and to achieve its objectives.
Article 3. Construction. - These Rules shall be construed and applied in accordance with and in
furtherance of the policies and objectives of the law. In case of conflict or ambiguity, the same
shall be construed liberally and in favor of the senior citizens.

RULE II
DECLARATION OF POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

Article 4. Declaration of Policies and Objectives. -

Section 1. As provided in the Constitution of the Philippines:

a) It is the declared policy of the State to promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure
the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies
that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and
an improved quality of life for all.

b) It is further declared that the State shall promote social justice in all phases of national
development and values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human
rights.

c) In all matters relating to the care, health, and benefits of the elderly, the State shall adopt an
integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make
essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at affordable costs giving
priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women and children.

d) Further, it is declared that though the family has the duty to take care for its elderly members,
the State may also help through just programs of social security.

Section 2. Consonant with these constitutional policies and RA 9994, these Rules shall serve the
following objectives:

a) To recognize the rights of senior citizens to take their proper place in society and make them a
concern of the family, community, and government;
b) To give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full
participation as an integral part of Philippine society;

c) To motivate and encourage the senior citizens to contribute to nation building;

d) To encourage their families and the communities they live in to reaffirm and apply the valued
Filipino traditions of caring for the senior citizens;

e) To provide a comprehensive health care and rehabilitation system for senior citizens with
disability to foster their capacity to attain a more meaningful and productive ageing; and

f) To recognize the important role of the private and the non-government sector in the
improvement of the welfare of senior citizens and to actively seek their partnership.

Section 3. In conformity with these objectives, these Rules shall:

a) Establish mechanisms whereby the contributions of the senior citizens are maximized;

b) Adopt measures whereby our senior citizens are assisted and appreciated by the community as
a whole;

c) Establish programs beneficial to the senior citizens, their families and the rest of the
community that they serve; and

d) Establish community-based health and rehabilitation programs in every political unit of

society.

RULE III
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Article 5. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of these Rules, the terms are defined as follows:

5.1 SENIOR CITEZEN OR ELDERLY - refers to any Filipino citizen who is a resident of the
Philippines, and who is sixty (60) years old or above. It may apply to senior citizens with "dual
citizenship" status provided they prove their Filipino citizenship and have at least six (6) months
residency in the Philippines.

5.2 BENEFACTOR - refers to any person whether related or not to the senior citizen who
provides care or who gives any form of assistance to him/her, and on whom the senior citizen is
dependent on for primary care and material support, as certified by the City or Municipal Social
Welfare and Development Officer (C/MSWDO).

5.3 GERIATRICS - refers to the branch of medical science devoted to the study, management
and treatment of the biological and physical changes, and the diseases of old age.

5.4 GERONTOLOGY - is the scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological
phenomena associated with old age and ageing and in determining answers about the normal
aging process rather than the diseases of old age. It is also the scientific study of the processes of
aging from many disciplines, including social work, anthropology, biology, history, sociology,
psychology, and demography.

5.5 IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT - refers to any document or proof of being a senior citizen
which may be used for the availment of benefits and privileges under the Act and its Rules. It
shall be any of the following:

a) Senior Citizens' Identification Card issued by the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in
the city or municipality where the elderly resides;

b) The Philippine passport of the elderly person or senior citizen concerned; and

c) Other valid documents that establish the senior citizen or elderly person as a citizen of the
Republic and at least sixty (60) years of age, which shall include but not be limited to the
following government-issued identification documents indicating an elderly's birthdate or age:
driver's license, voters ID, SSS/GSIS ID, PRC card, postal ID.
5.6 LODGING ESTABLISHMENT - refers to a building, edifice, structure, apartment, or house
including tourist inn, apartelle, motorist hotel, and pension house engaged in catering, leasing, or
providing facilities to transients, tourists, or travelers, duly licensed with business permit and/or
franchised by the national government agencies or the local government units.

5.7 HOTEL/HOSTEL - refers to an establishment whose building, edifice or premises, including

a completely independent part thereof such as cottages, cabanas, or huts, are used for the regular
reception, accommodation or lodging of travelers, tourists, or vacationers, and provides other
services incidental thereto for a fee;

5.8 RESTAURANT - refers to any establishment duly licensed and with business permits issued
by the local government units, offering to the public, regular and special meals or menu, fast
food, cooked food and short orders. Such eating-places may also serve coffee, beverages and
drinks. This covers Quick-Service Restaurants or QSRs, Casual Dining and Fine Dining
Restaurants as defined below:

a) QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS, or fast-food chains, refer to restaurants with multiple

branches that have menu boards where food item choices are listed. Customers place their orders
with the cashier and pay right after their orders are taken.

b) CASUAL and FINE DINING RESTAURANTS - are restaurants where customers are seated
first before their food orders are taken by waiters. They are served at their tables and pay only
after they have consumed their meals.

5.9 MEDICINES - refer to prescription and non-prescription/over-the-counter drugs, both

generic and branded, including vitamins and mineral supplements medically prescribed by the
elderly's physician, and approved by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), which are intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or
prevention of human disease or sickness. It does not include food, devices or their components,
parts, or accessories.

5.10 MEDICAL SERVICES - refer to public and private hospital services, professional services
of physicians and other health care professionals, and diagnostic and laboratory tests that are
requested by a physician as necessary for the diagnosis and/or treatment of an illness or injury.

5.11 DENTAL SERVICES - refer to oral examination, cleaning, permanent and temporary
filling, extractions and gum treatments, restoration, replacement or repositioning of teeth, or
alteration of the alveolar or periodontium process of the maxilla and the mandible that are
necessary for the diagnosis and/or treatment of a dental illness or injury.

5.12 DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS - refers to diagnostic examinations that are
necessary for the diagnosis and/or treatment of an illness and injury, including but not limited to
X-ray, CT scans, ECG, 2D Echo, gastroenterology, blood chemistry exams, histopathology and
immunopathology, hematology, urine analysis, parasitology and bacteriology test, and serology.

5.13 OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA) - refers to the office established in
cities and municipalities under the Office of the Mayor headed by a senior citizen.

5.14 NON_GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION or NGO - refers to any private entity, which

is non-profit and voluntary in nature dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and support of the
welfare of senior citizens, duly registered with any regulatory body.

For purposes of the Act and its Rules, an ACCREDITED NGO refers to any private non-stock
non-profit organization, regional or national in scope, mainly providing services for senior
citizens, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cooperative
Development Authority (CDA), or any appropriate government regulatory body and registered or
licensed with, and with programs accredited by, the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD).

5.15 PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION or PO - refers to a type of social welfare and development

association with a bonafide membership, an identifiable leadership and an organizational
structure that has demonstrated its capacity to promote the public interest and engage in social
welfare and development activities. As part of the civil society movement, it is composed of a
specific population or sector, like the senior citizens, and seeks to represent the interest of its
members.

5.16 SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - refers to the place established by Republic Act No. 7876 or
the Senior Citizens Center Act, with recreational, educational, health and social programs and
facilities designed for the full enjoyment and benefit of the senior citizens in the city or
municipality accredited by the DSWD. It can be any available structure, a spacious room in a
private or public building, a room attached to a community center, a barangay hall or chapel.

5.17 RETIREMENT VILLAGE - refers to an independent-living facility, often with continuing-

care amenities. It refers to a residential community offering separate or autonomous houses for
residents. It is a retirement habitat with a multi-residence housing facility that is planned,
designed and geared towards people who no longer work and are restricted to a certain age. It has
particular conveniences catering to the wishes and desires of retirees, which may include services
such as clubhouses, swimming pools, arts and crafts, boating, walking trails, golf courses, active
adult retail and on-site medical services.

5.18 GROUP HOMES - refer to a community-based alternative living arrangement to

institutional care. It can be a transit home for a definite period for neglected older persons while
the necessary services of locating relatives and care management is ongoing. It envisions
responding to the needs of the senior citizens who have been abandoned, have no families to
return to or to whose family reunification is not suitable, and are assessed to be needing group
living experience. The program enables a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 clients discharged
from a residential care facility to live together and manage their group living activities with
minimal supervision from the agency social worker.

5.19 FOSTER CARE - refer to a social work intervention which provides for a planned
substitute or alternative family care by a licensed foster family to a neglected, abandoned,
unattached and poor older person.

5.20 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY - refers to facility which provides twenty-four (24) hour
residential care services operated primarily for the purpose of promoting the well-being of
abandoned, neglected, unattached or homeless senior citizens. The facility may be run by
government or non-stock non-profit organization and is accredited by the DSWD to serve a
minimum of 10 clients.

5.21 AFTER CARE SERVICES - refer to the provision of interventions, approaches, and
strategies with the end goal of ensuring effective reintegration of older persons discharged from
residential facilities.

5.22 BASIC NECESSITIES - refer to rice, corn, bread, fresh, dried and canned fish and other
marine products, fresh pork, beef and poultry, meat, fresh eggs, fresh and processed milk, fresh
vegetables, root crops, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, salt, laundry soap, detergents, and drugs
classified as essential by the DOH and other commodities as maybe classified by the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) according to Republic Act
No. 7581 or the Price Act.

5.23 PRIME COMMODITIES - refer to fresh fruits, flour, dried, processed and canned pork,
beef and poultry, meat, dairy products not falling under basic necessities; noodles, onions, garlic,
and all drugs not classified as essential drugs by the DOH and other commodities that may be
classified by the DTI and the DA according to Republic Act No. 7581 or The Price Act.

5.24 NEAREST SURVIVING RELATIVE - refers to the closest person related to the deceased
senior citizen by blood or affinity, such as the legal spouse who survives the deceased senior
citizen: Provided, That where no spouse survives the decedent, this shall be limited to relatives in
the following order of degree of kinship: children, parents, siblings, grandchildren, uncles and
aunts.

5.25 HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE - refers to health or supportive care provided to the
senior citizen patient at home by TESDA-certified caregivers or licensed health care
professionals to include, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, midwives, and physical therapists.

5.26 INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZEN - refers to any elderly who is frail, sickly, or with disability,
and without pension or regular source of income, compensation or financial assistance from
his/her relatives to support his/her basic needs, as determined by the DSWD in consultation with
the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB).

RULE IV
PRIVILEGES FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS

Article 6. OSCA-issued Senior Citizens' Identification Card. - For the availment of benefits and
privileges under the Act and these Rules, the senior citizen, or his/her duly authorized
representative, shall present as proof of eligibility, a valid and original Senior Citizens'
Identification Card issued by the Head of the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) of the
place where the senior citizen resides, and which shall be honored nationwide.

Article 7. Twenty Percent (20%) Discount and VAT Exemption - The senior citizens shall be
entitled to the grant of twenty percent (20%) discount and to an exemption from the value-added
tax (VAT), IF APPLICABLE, on the sale of the goods and services covered by Section 1 to 6 of
this Article, from all establishments for the exclusive use and enjoyment or availment of senior
citizens.

For this purpose, the Department of Finance (DOF) through the Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR) shall come up with the appropriate Revenue Regulations on the 20% senior citizens
discount and VAT exemption within thirty (30) days from effectivity of these Rules that shall
cover among others, new invoicing procedures, reportorial requirements, and a system for
claiming tax deductions.

Section 1. MEDICAL_RELATED PRIVILEGES

(a) MEDICINE AND DRUG PURCHASES - The 20% discount and VAT exemption shall apply
to the purchase of generic or branded medicines and drugs by or for senior citizens, including the
purchase of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. The 20% discount and VAT exemption shall
also be granted to the purchase of vitamins and mineral supplements which are medically
prescribed by an attending physician for prevention and treatment of diseases, illness, or injury.

(b) ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT - The 20%

discount and VAT exemption privilege shall also apply to the purchase of eyeglasses, hearing
aids, dentures, prosthetics, artificial bone replacements like steel, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs
whether manual or electric-powered, canes/quad canes, geriatric diapers, and other essential
medical supplies, accessories and equipment by or for senior citizens.

The purchase under Sections 1 (a) and (b) from drug stores, hospital pharmacies, medical and
optical clinics and similar establishments including non-traditional outlets dispensing medicines,
shall be subject to guidelines that shall be issued by the DOH within thirty (30) days from
effectivity of these Rules, in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHILHEALTH). Said guidelines shall also indicate
what constitutes discounted essential medical supplies, accessories and equipment as
contemplated by Section 1 (b), and will be subjected to a regular review as deemed necessary in
keeping with the changes, demands and needs of senior citizens.

The guidelines issued by the DOH, in consultation with the DOF and the BIR, shall also
establish mechanisms of compulsory rebates in the sharing of burden of discounts among
retailers, manufacturers and distributors, taking into consideration their respective margins.
When necessary, the DOF and the BIR shall come up with the appropriate Revenue Regulations
for this purpose.

(c) MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES IN THE PRIVATE FACILITIES - Medical and
dental services, diagnostic and laboratory tests such as but not limited to X-Rays, computerized
tomography scans, and blood tests, that are requested by a physician as necessary for the
diagnosis and/or treatment of an illness or injury are subjected to the 20% discount and VAT
exemption.
(d) PROFESSIONAL FEES OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN/S in all private hospitals, medical
facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care facilities shall be subjected to the 20% discount
and VAT exemption.

(e) PROFESSIONAL FEES OF LICENSED HEALTH WORKERS PROVIDING HOME

HEALTH CARE SERVICES as endorsed by private hospitals or employed through home health
care employment agencies are entitled to the 20% discount and VAT exemption. The burden of
the discount shall be borne solely by the employment agency given the health worker's very
minimal share compared to the agency fee.

Section 2. DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES

The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), in coordination with the

Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Civil
Aeronautics Board (CAB), Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), Philippine National Railways
(PNR), Mass Rail Transit Authority (MRTA) and Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board (LTFRB), shall within thirty (30) days from effectivity of these Rules issue the
necessary circulars or directives on the following transportation privileges of senior citizens:

(a) AIR AND SEA TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES - Fare for domestic air, and sea travel,
including \f0 advanced booking, shall be subject to the 20% discount and VAT exemption, if
applicable.

(b) PUBLIC LAND TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES - Fare in the public railways including
LRT, MRT, and PNR, fares in buses (PUB), jeepneys (PUJ), taxi and shuttle services (AUV), are
likewise subject to the 20% discount and VAT exemption, if applicable.

Section 3. HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, RECREATIONAL CENTERS, AND PLACES OF

LEISURES, AND FUNERAL SERVICES

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Tourism (DOT)
shall, within thirty (30) days from effectivity of these Rules, issue the necessary circulars or
directives to establishments for its implementation to ensure compliance herewith.
(a) HOTELS AND SIMILAR LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS - The discount shall be for room
accommodation and other amenities offered by the establishment such as but not limited to hotel-
based parlors and barbershops, restaurants, massage parlor, spa, sauna bath, aromatherapy
rooms, workout gyms, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, ktv bars, internet facilities, food, drinks and
other services offered. The term "hotel" shall include beach and mountain resorts,

(b) RESTAURANTS - The discount shall be for the purchase of food, drinks, dessert, and other
consumable items served by the establishments offered for the consumption of the general
public.

(c) For Dine-in services under paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 3, and Section 4, paragraph 2 of
Article 7, the privilege must be personally availed of by the senior citizen as defined under these
Rules, and no proxies or authorization in favor of another person who is not a senior citizen will
be honored.

(d) Consistent with the intent of the Act, the phrase "exclusive use and enjoyment" of the senior
citizen shall mean "for the senior citizen's personal consumption" only. As such, the 20% senior
citizen discount shall not apply to "children's meals" which are primarily prepared and
intentionally marketed for children. Similarly, the 20% senior citizen discount shall not apply to
"pre-contracted" party packages or bulk orders.

(e) Food, drinks and other consumable items provided in Section 3 (a) and (b), and Section 4,
paragraph 2 of Article 7 purchased by the senior citizen shall be processed separately as an
independent transaction from his/her non-eligible companions to ensure that it is for his/her
exclusive consumption and to enable computation of the 205 discount and the exemption from
the Value Added Tax (VAT), which only the senior citizen is entitled to.

However, if the group of diners is composed entirely of senior citizens, all of whom present valid
senior citizens IDs, each shall be entitled to a 20% discount and exemption from Value Added
Tax.

(f) The 20% discount shall apply to Take-Out/Take-Home/Drive-Thru orders as long as it is the
senior citizen himself/herself who is present and personally ordering, and he/she can show a
valid senior citizen ID card.

(g) For Delivery Orders, the 20% discount shall likewise apply subject to certain conditions; i.e.
senior citizen ID card number must be given while making the order over the telephone; the
senior citizen ID card must also be presented upon delivery to verify the identity of the senior
citizen entitled to the 20% discount.

(h) For the above-mentioned transactions under paragraphs (f) and (g) of Section 3 of Article 7,
the Most Expensive Meal Combination (MEMC) shall apply to food purchases by senior
citizens. The MEMC is an amount corresponding to the combination of the most expensive and
biggest single-serving meal with beverage served in a quick service restaurant, is deemed
flexible and is adjusted accordingly by food establishments to estimate a single food purchase for
an individual senior citizen.

Section 4. RECREATION CENTERS - The discount shall be for the utilization of services in the
form of fees, charges and rental for sport facilities or equipment, including golfcart rentals and
green fees, or venues for ballroom dancing, yoga, badminton courts, bowling lanes, table or lawn
tennis, workout gyms, martial arts facilities.

Non-profit, stock golf and country clubs which are not open to the general public, and are private
and for exclusive membership only as duly proven by their official Securities and Exchange
(SEC) registration papers, are not mandated to give the 20% senior citizens discount. However,
should restaurants and food establishments inside these country clubs be independent
concessionaires and food sold are not consumable items under club membership dues, they must
grant the 20% senior citizen discount.

Section 5. ADMISSION FEES PRIVILEGE - The discount shall be applied to admission fees
charged by theaters, cinema houses and concert halls, circuses, carnivals, and other similar
places of culture, leisure and amusement such as museums and parks.

Section 6. FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES - The beneficiary or any person who shall
shoulder the funeral and burial expenses of the deceased senior citizen, shall claim the discount
under this Rule for the deceased senior citizen upon presentation of the death certificate. Such
expenses shall cover the purchase of casket or urn, embalming, hospital morgue, transport of the
body to intended burial site in the place of origin, but shall exclude obituary publication and the
cost of the memorial lot.

Article 8. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS - The 20% discount and VAT exemption shall also
apply to purchases of goods and services by senior citizens paying through credit cards.
Article 9. NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS - In the purchase of goods and services which are on
promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the establishment's offered discount or the
20% discount provided herein, whichever is higher and more favorable.

In cases where the senior citizen is also a person with disability (PWD) entitled to a 20%
discount under his/her valid PWD identification card (ID), the senior citizen shall use either
his/her OSCA-issued ID card or PWD ID card to avail of the 20% discount.

Article 10. TAX DEDUCTION - The establishment may claim the discounts provided herein as
tax deductions based on the cost of the goods sold or services rendered: Provided. That the cost
of the discount shall be allowed as deduction from the gross income for the same taxable year
that the discount is granted: Provides, further, That the total amount of the claimed tax deduction
net of VAT, if applicable, shall be included in their gross sales receipts for tax purposes and shall
be subject to proper documentation and to the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code
(NIRC), as amended.

For this purpose, the Department of Finance (DOF) through the Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR) shall come up with the appropriate Revenue Regulations on the 20% senior citizens
discount and VAT exemption within thirty (30) days from effectivity of these Rules.

Article 11. OTHER PRIVILEGES

Section 1. INCOME TAX EXEMPTION - The senior citizen shall be entitled to exemption from
the payment of the individual income tax, provided he/she is considered to be minimum wage
earner in accordance with Republic Act No. 9504.

Section 2. EXEMPTION FROM TRAINING FEES - The senior citizen shall be exempted from
training fees for socio-economic programs conducted by private and government agencies
subject to the guidelines to be issued within thirty (30) days from effectivity of these Rules by
the DTI, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the DA, the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Science and Technology -
Technology Resource Center (DOST-TRC).

Section 3. FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES IN GOVERNMENT FACILITIES -

Medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory tests requested by the physician such as
but not limited to X-rays, computerized tomography scans, and blood tests availed of by senior
citizens, including professional fees of attending doctors in all government hospitals, medical
facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care services, shall be provided free of charge to
senior citizens. These shall be in accordance with the rules and regulation to be issued by the
DOH, in coordination with the PHILHEALTH.

Section 4. FREE VACCINATION FOR INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS - The DOH shall,
subject to technical and operational guidelines which it shall issue not later than thirty (30) days
from effectivity of these Rules, administer free vaccinations against the influenza virus and
pneumococcal disease for indigent senior citizen patients. Neglected, abandoned, unattached or
homeless senior citizens in government-run residential homes, centers and facilities shall
likewise be entitled to free vaccinations under these Rules.

The DOH shall enjoin all government and private hospitals, as well as other health facilities to
post, publish or print out a schedule of health benefits and privileges i.e., laboratory and
diagnostic test fees, which should be regularly updated. These postings and publications shall be
clearly identified in the guidelines.

Section 5. EDUCATIONAL PRIVILEGES - Educational assistance shall be granted to senior

citizens to pursue post secondary, post tertiary, as well as vocational or technical education in
both public and private schools through provision of scholarships, grants, financial aid, subsidies
and other incentives to qualified senior citizens, including support for books, learning materials,
and uniform allowance, to the extent feasible: Provided, that senior citizens shall meet minimum
admission requirements.

Section 6. BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES FOR RETIREES - To the extent practicable and
feasible, the senior citizen shall be granted the continuance of the same benefits and privileges
given by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS) and
PAG-IBIG, as the case may be, as are enjoyed by those in active service.

Retirement benefits of retirees from both the government and the private sector shall be regularly
reviewed every year to ensure their continuing responsiveness and sustainability, and to the
extent practicable and feasible, shall be upgraded to be at par with the current scale enjoyed by
those in actual service based on National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
poverty threshold per region as determined by the National Statistical Coordination Board
(NSCB).

Section 7. PRIVILEGES ON GRANTING SPECIAL DISCOUNTS IN SPECIAL PROGRAMS

- To the extent possible, the government may grant special discounts in special programs for
senior citizens on purchase of basic necessities and prime commodities, subject to the guidelines
to be issued for the purpose by the DTI and the DA within (30) days from effectivity of these
Rules. Provided, That such special programs and their guidelines shall be developed by the
concerned department within the concerned department's jurisdiction.

Section 8. EXPRESS LANES PRIVILEGES - Accessible express lanes for senior citizens shall
be provided in all private, banking, commercial, and government establishments; in the absence
thereof, priority shall be given to them.

Article 12. UTILITY DISCOUNTS

Section 1. Five (5%) Discount - The grant of a minimum of five percent (5%) discount relative to
the monthly utilization of water and electricity by households with senior citizens; Provided,
That the individual meters for the foregoing utilities are registered in the name of the senior
citizen residing therein: provided, further, that the monthly consumption does not exceed one
hundred kilowatt hours (100 kWh) of electricity and thirty cubic meters (30m') of water:
Provided, furthermore, that the privilege is granted per household regardless of the number of
senior citizens residing therein.

To avail of the discount under this Section, the senior citizen shall:

1. Apply for the discount personally or thru a representative. There shall be annual renewal of
application to the utility provider.

2. Submit requirements.

a. Proof of age and citizenship

b. Proof of billing. Meter registration should be in the name of the senior citizen for a period of
one year

c. Proof of residence

Section 2. Fifty (50%) Discount - The grant of a 50% discount an all electricity, water, telephone
consumption for DSWD-accredited senior citizens centers and residential care institutions or
group homes that are government-run or organized and operated by non-stock, non-profit
domestic corporations, primarily for the purpose of promoting the well-being of abandoned,
neglected, unattached or homeless senior citizens.

Such senior citizens centers and residential care or group homes must have been in operation for
at least six (6) months and must have a separate meter for said utilities/services.

Section 3. DSWD shall issue the necessary guidelines within (30) days from effectivity of these
Rules for the accredited senior citizens centers and residential/group homes willing to avail of
the utility discount.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
(MWSS), the Local Water Utility Administration (LWUA) and other concerned utility-
regulatory agencies shall, within six (6) months after the effectivity of these Rules, formulate
supplemental guidelines to cover recovery rate mechanics and/or sharing of burden, among other
concern of the distribution utilities.

RULE V
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

Article 13. EMPLOYMENT

Section 1. Senior citizens, who have the capacity and desire to work, or to be re-employed, shall
be provided by the DOLE, in coordination with other government agencies including local
government units, with information and matching services to enable them to be productive
members of society. Terms of employment shall conform to the provisions of the Labor Code, as
amended, Civil Service Laws and other laws, rules and regulations.

Section 2. Private entities that shall employ senior citizens as employees upon effectivity of the
Act, shall be entitled to an additional deduction from their gross Income, equivalent to fifteen
percent (15%) of the total amount paid as salaries and wages to senior citizens subject to the
provision of Section 34 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended and the
Revenue Regulations to be issued by the BIR and approved by the DOF; Provided, however,
That such employment shall continue for a period of at least six (6) months; Provided, further,
That the net annual income of the senior citizen does not exceed the poverty level for that year as
determined by NEDA thru the NSCB.
Section 3. The DOLE, in coordination with other government agencies, such as, but not limited
to, the DOST-Technology Resource Center (DOST-TRC) and the DTI, shall assess, design and
implement training programs that will provide free of charge to senior citizens the appropriate
skills development, livelihood training programs, and welfare or livelihood support.

Article 14. EDUCATION

The Department of Education (DepEd), the DOST-TRC, the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in
consultation with non-governmental (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs) for senior
citizens, shall institute a program that will ensure access of senior citizens to formal and non-
formal education. They are to:

a) Formulate and implement relevant and effective course designs and educational programs;

b) Conduct the necessary training for the implementation of the appropriate curriculum for the
purpose;

c) Ensure the availability of the needed-educational facilities in the form of modular programs
and other distance and alternative learning materials;

d) In coordination with OSCA and the City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development
Officer, shall conduct assessment and profiling of senior citizens who wanted to study; and

e) Conduct continuing research and development program for the necessary and relevant
education of the senior citizens.

Article 15. HEALTH

Section 1. The DOH, in coordination with local government units (LGUs), NGOs and POs for
senior citizens, shall institute a national health program that shall incorporate the National
Prevention of Blindness Program, and shall also provide an integrated health service for senior
citizens.
It shall train community-based health workers including barangay health workers, among senior
citizens and health personnel to specialize in geriatric care, gerontology, and health problems of
senior citizens.

Section 2. The National Health Program aims to promote healthy and productive older
population through the following:

a) Establishment and provision of a comprehensive and integrated health service package

catering to the specific needs of the citizens;

b) Human resource development/capacity building of health personnel in relation to the care and
health problems of senior citizens;

c) Health promotion;

d) Conduct of researches and study in geriatric care, gerontology, and health needs of senior
citizens;

e) In coordination with the municipal health worker, designate one (1) barangay health worker to
attend to senior citizens' health needs;

f) The barangay, in coordination with local office health office shall designate one day of every
month specifically for medical attention of senior citizens;

g) Establishment of senior citizens' ward in every government hospital and in all levels of
hospitals throughout the country; and

h) Provision of accessible express lanes, or prioritization, in all health facilities.

Section 3. Provide technical assistance in coordination with DSWD, NGOs and other concerned
agencies to local government units in the establishment of community based health rehabilitation
programs.
Article 16. SOCIAL SERVICES

The DSWD, in cooperation with the OSCA and the local government units, non-governmental
organizations and people'' organizations for senior citizens, shall develop and implement
programs and social services for senior citizens. Local government units shall ensure that the
developed programs and social services are provided. The components of these programs are:

a) Self and social enhancement services which provide senior citizens opportunities for
socializing, organizing, creative expression, and improvement of self;

b) After care services for senior citizens who are discharged from the homes/institutions for the
aged, especially those who have problems of reintegration with family and community, wherein
both the senior citizens and their families are provided with counseling;

c) Neighborhood support services/home care wherein the community or family members provide
caregiving services to their frail, sick, or bedridden senior citizens; and

d) Substitute family care in the form of residential care, group homes, or foster homes for the
abandoned, neglected, unattached or homeless senior citizens and those incapable of self-care.

e) Inclusion of community-based settings as practicum for academic institutions and in the

curriculum of caregiving and technical vocational schools.

Article 17. HOUSING

The national government shall include in its national shelter program the special housing needs
of senior citizens, such as establishment of housing units for the elderly.

Section 1. The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) shall formulate housing rules
on how to develop subdivision suitable to the requirements of male and female senior citizens.
The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) shall promote the establishment of elderly
residence and shall review its existing circulars particularly the limitation of the age
requirements of sixty-five (65) years old at the date of the loan application and seventy (70)
years old at loan maturity. It shall also consider the concept of pension in lieu compensation.

Section 2. The housing program for the poor senior citizens which include the
establishment/donation of group/foster homes for the neglected, abused and unattached or
homeless senior citizens and those incapable of self-care including its management, maintenance
and operations shall be established in accordance with EO 105, approving and directing the
implementation of the program, "Provision of Group/Foster Home for Neglected, Abandoned,
Abused, Unattached and Poor Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities" promulgated on May
16, 2002.

Article 18. ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The DOTC and its attached agencies and sectoral officers shall improve the implementation or
programs to assist senior citizens to fully gain access in the use of public transport facilities. The
minimum requirements and standards to make transportation facilities and utilities for public use
accessible to senior citizens shall be developed to enhance the mobility of senior citizens. There
shall be strict implementation of courtesy space and seats for the exclusive use of senior citizens
in all transport system. As far as practicable, PUVs shall also strive to install safe lower stepping
boards.

Article 19. INCENTIVE FOR FOSTER CARE

The DILG through the local government units, in consultation with the DOF and the BIR which
shall provide the necessary guidelines, shall provide incentives to persons or NGO institutions
implementing foster care programs for senior citizens, as follows:

(a) reality tax holiday for the first five (5) years starting from the first year of operation and/or
implementation of foster care program; and

(b) priority in the construction, or maintenance of provincial or municipal roads leading to the
aforesaid home, residential community or retirement village.

Article 20. ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

Section 1. SOCIAL PENSION - Pursuant to the eligibility criteria as may be determined by the
DSWD, indigent senior citizens shall be entitled to a monthly stipend amounting to Five hundred
pesos (Php 500.00) to augment the daily subsistence and other medical needs of senior citizens.
The grant of social pension shall be subject to a review every two (2) years by Congress, in
consultation with the DSWD within three months after convening the Congress.

The DSWD, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the DILG,
the NCMB, NGOs, and people's organizations shall formulate guidelines within thirty (30) days
from effectivity of these Rules for the development of criteria, selection of, and establishment of
database for indigent senior citizens focusing on targeting, delivery, monitoring and evaluation,
to facilitate implementation of this additional government assistance.

Section 2. MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE - All indigent senior citizens shall be

covered by the national health insurance program of PHILHEALTH. The local government units
where the indigent senior citizens reside shall allocate the necessary funds to ensure the
enrollment and lifetime coverage of their indigent senior citizens, in accordance with the
pertinent laws and regulations.

Section 3. SOCIAL SAFETY NETS - Social safety assistance intended to cushion the effects of
economic shocks; disasters and calamities shall be available for senior citizens. The social safety
assistance which shall include, but not limited to, food, medicines, and financial assistance for
domicile repair, shall be sourced from the disaster/calamity funds of local government units
where the senior citizens reside, subject to the guidelines to be issued by the DSWD in
coordination with DILG.

Section 4. DEATH BENEFIT ASSISTANCE - Death benefit assistance of a minimum of Two

thousand pesos (Php 2, 000.00) shall be given to the nearest surviving relative who took care of
the deceased senior citizens reside, subject to the guidelines to be issued by the DSWD and
DILG.

In keeping with the intention of the law and similar government assistance being granted, this
benefit shall apply in relation to deceased indigent senior citizens only. However, it will not
preclude LGUs already granting burial assistance to continue giving such benefit to non-indigent
senior citizens.

RULE VI
THE OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA)
Article 21. Office of Senior Citizens Affairs - There shall be established in all cities and
municipalities an Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA).

Section 1. OSCA Head - The senior citizen to be appointed by the City or Municipal Mayor as
OSCA Head should have the following qualifications:

a) A Filipino citizen and resident of the municipality or city for at least one (1) year;

b) A registered voter of the concerned city or municipality;

c) Able to read and write;

d) Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the tasks of OSCA Head;

e) A bonafide member of a duly registered senior citizens organization which has a track record
of at least three consecutive years;

f) Good moral character; and

g) At least a high school graduate

Section 2. Selection and Term of OSCA Head. - The OSCA Head shall be chosen from a list of
three (3) nominees as recommended by a general assembly of DSWD- accredited or LGU-
registered senior citizens organizations in the city or municipality. He/she shall appointed by the
mayor for a term of three (3) years without reappointment but without prejudice to an extension
not exceeding three (3) months, if exigency so requires.

The OSCA Head shall be appointed to serve the interest of senior citizens and shall not be
removed or replaced except for reasons of death, permanent disability, or ineffective
performance of his duties to the detriment of fellow senior citizens, as stated in a resolution
issued by the general assembly. In case of death or permanent disability, the remaining term shall
be served by the new reappointed if he/she has not served one-half of the full term.
Section 3. Remuneration for Services Rendered. - The head of the OSCA shall be entitled to
received an honorarium of an amount equivalent to at least Salary Grade 10 to be approved by
the local government unit concerned.

For 3rd to 6th class local government units, their respective sanggunians may provide for a
reasonable and practicable remuneration for the OSCA Head.

Section 4. Functions of OSCA. - The office for Senior Citizens Affairs shall have the following
Functions:

a) In consultation with the City or Municipal Social Work and Development Officer and duly
registered senior citizen organizations, to plan, develop, implement, consolidate, and monitor
yearly work programs in pursuance of the objectives of the Act and its Rules;

b) To draw up a list of available and required services which can be provided by the registered
federations and associations of senior citizens;

c) To maintain and regularly update on a quarterly basis the list of senior citizens and to issue
national uniform individual identification cards and purchase booklets, free of charge, which
shall be valid anywhere in the country;

d) To serve as a general information and liaison center the needs of the senior citizens;

e) To monitor compliance of the provisions of the Act and its Rules particularly the grant of
special discounts and privileges to senior citizens;

f) To report to the Mayor, any person, natural or judicial; establishments, business, entity,
institution or agency found violating any provision of the Act and its Rules;

g) To facilitate the creation of a city or municipality coordinating and monitoring board

consisting of OSCA Head, the City or Municipal Social Work and Development Officer and the
presidents of concerned duly registered senior citizens organizations to deliberate and act on the
complaints;
h) To assist senior citizens in filling complaints or charges against any person, natural or judicial;
establishment, institution, or agency refusing to comply with the privileges under the Act before
the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Provincial Prosecutor's Office, the regional or the
municipal trial court, the municipal trial court in cities, or the municipal circuit trial court;

i) To assist and coordinate with the concerned person, natural or judicial, establishment,
institution or agency in investigating fraudulent practices and abuses of the discount and
privileges exclusively granted to senior citizens ; and

j) To establish linkages and work together wit the accredited NGOs, people's organizations, and
the barangays in their respective areas.

Section 5. Operations and Maintenance of OSCA. - The necessary appropriation for the
operation and maintenance of the OSCA shall be provided by the local government units
concerned. An office space established at the Office of the Mayor shall likewise be provided.

Section 6. Assistance and Supervision of OSCA. - The OSCA Head shall be assisted by the City
of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (C/MSWDO). The Office of the
Mayor shall exercise supervision over the OSCA relative to their plans, activities and programs
for senior citizens.

RULE VII
PENALTIES AND OTHER SANCTIONS

Article 22. Violations in Discounted Medicine Purchases - The following acts concerning drug
and medicine purchases are considered violative of the provisions of the Act and its Rules:

Section 1. A senior Citizen or his /her representative or a person misusing the privileges by:

a) using several purchase booklets,

b) availing of the discounts to buy medicines, drugs, medical accessories and supplies not for the
use of the senior citizen,
c) unauthorized use of the identification card of the senior citizen.

Section 2. A medical practitioner giving prescription to other persons in the name of the senior
citizen or giving anomalous prescription.

Section 3. Retailers and establishments dispensing medicines:

a) refusing to grant the full 20% senior citizens discount and VAT exemption on drug and
medicine purchases paid via credit card,

b) making a distinction between branded and generic drugs and medicines in giving the 20%
discount,

c) posting notices and signages telling customers that availment of the 20% discount is limited to
cash purchases only,

d) "limiting" of discountable drug and medicine purchases to certain weekdays only, such that
senior citizens cannot avail of the 20% discount on other days, and e) restricting the purchase
time or period for senior citizen discounts after a certain hour.

Article 23. Violations in Discounted Food Purchases - The following acts concerning food
purchases are considered violative of the provisions of the Act and its Rules:

a) Pegging a maximum amount of food purchase subject to 20% discount and the VAT
exemption, and/ or posting of notice to that effect;

b) Refusal to grant the 20% discount and VAT exemption on take -out/ take home/ drive-thru
orders it appearing that the purchase is for the exclusive use and enjoyment of senior citizens;

c) Refusal to grant a 20% discount and VAT exemption on delivery orders it appearing that the
purchases is for the exclusive use and enjoyment of senior citizens.
Article 24. PENALTIES - Any person who refuses to honor the senior citizen card or violates
any provision of the Act and its Rules shall suffer the following penalties:

Section 1. For the first violation, a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) but
not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) and imprisonment for not less than
two (2) years but not more than six (6) years; and

Section 2. For any subsequent violation, a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (Php
100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (Php 200,000.00) and imprisonment
for not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years.

Section 3. Any person who abuses the privileges granted herein shall be punished with a fine of
not less than fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not more than One hundred thousand
pesos (Php 100,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6) months.

Section 4. If the offender is an alien or a foreigner, he/she shall be deported immediately after
service of sentence without further deportation proceedings.

Section 5. If the offender is a corporation, partnership, organization or any similar entity the
officials thereof directly involved such as the president, general manager, managing partner, or
such other officer charged with the management of the business affairs shall be liable therefor.

Section 6. Upon filing of an appropriate complaint, and after due notice and hearing, the proper
authorities may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, permit to
operate, franchise and other similar privileges granted to any person, establishment or business
entity that fails to abide by the provisions of the Act and these Rules.

RULE VIII
MONITORING AND COORDINATING MECHANISM

Article 25. Monitoring and Coordinating Mechanism. - An inter-agency coordinating and

monitoring mechanism at the national level shall be established which shall be called the
National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) on the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of
2010.
Section 1. NCMB Composition. - The National Coordinating and Monitoring Board shall be
composed of the following:

a) Chairperson - Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), or

authorized representatives;

b) Vice-Chairperson - Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government

(DILG), or authorized representatives;

c) Members: Secretaries or authorized representatives of the following:

1) Department of Justice (DOJ);

2) Department of Health (DOH);

3) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); and

4) Representatives from five (5) accredited NGOs for senior citizens

The National Inter-Agency Coordinating and Monitoring Board may call on other government
agencies, NGOs and people's organizations to serve as resource persons as the need arises.
Resource persons have no voting rights at the Board.

Section 2. NGO/PO Representation. - The representatives from accredited NGOs and people's
organizations shall be senior citizens, or from other sectors that have services primarily for
senior citizens. These NGO representatives which shall be selected and appointed by the Board
shall serve for a period of three (3) years.

Section 3. Level of Representation. - The authorized representative to the National Coordinating

and Monitoring Board from the government agencies shall have a rank of not lower than
Director level or its equivalent, and for the NGOs, shall have a rank not lower than an Executive
Director.
Section 4. Functions. - The National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB) shall have the
following functions:

a) Formulate a National Plan of Action for Senior Citizens in coordination with concerned
government agencies and other stakeholders;

b) Develop an effective monitoring and reporting system towards an efficient, consistent and
uniform implementation of the law;

c) Develop and institute effective and innovative approaches and methods with which to address
emerging concerns of the senior citizens;

d) Coordinate the programs and projects of government agencies with responsibilities under RA
No. 9994 and these Rules;

e) Coordinate the conduct of nationwide information, education campaign and other advocacy
activities on RA No. 9994;

f) Monitor the conduct of orientation, training and other capability building programs to
maximize the contributions and participation of senior citizens;

g) Coordinate the conduct and evaluation of the plan of action, research and documentation of
good practices and disparities for policy and program development;

h) To actively establish national, regional and international networks for resource generation and
technical cooperation; and

i) Prepare yearly accomplishment report for the Office of the President, Congress, and the
concerned national government and local government units.

Section 5. Coordinating and Monitoring Body at the Regional Level. - There shall be established
in all regions a Regional Coordinating and Monitoring Board (RCMB) with similar membership
and functions as the National Board. As far as practicable, similar bodies shall be established in
the local government units.

Section 6. Secretariat. - The Department of Social Welfare and Development shall serve as the
Secretariat to the Board at the national and at the regional levels.

RULE IX
FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 26. Appropriations. - The appropriation necessary to implement the provisions of the Act
and its Rules shall be included in the respective budgets of the responsible national government
agencies subject to availability of funds. The heads of departments and agencies as well as local
chief executives concerned shall immediately include in their annual appropriations the funding
necessary to implement these programs and services.

Section 1. The funds to be used for the national health program and for the vaccination of
indigent senior citizens in the first year of implementation shall be added to the regular
appropriations of the DOH and thereafter, as a line item under the DOH budget in the subsequent
General Appropriations Act (GAA) subject to availability of funds.

Section 2. The monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens in the first year of
implementation shall be added to the regular appropriations of the DSWD and thereafter as a line
item under the DSWD budget in the subsequent GAA subject to availability of funds.

Section 3. The local government units concerned shall provide the necessary appropriations for
the operation and maintenance of the OSCA.

Article 27. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and rules and
regulations or part thereof, contrary to, or inconsistent with the provisions of these Rules, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Article 28. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of the Rules be found unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of law, such provision shall be served from the remainder of these Rules and
such action shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Rules.
Article 29. Effectivity. - These Rules and Regulations shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, and
submission to the Office of the National Administrative Register, Law Center, University of the
Philippines.

Signed June 18, 2010 at the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Batasan Pambansa
Complex, Constitution Hills, Quezon City.

HON. CELIA CAPADOCIA-YANGCO

Acting Secretary,
Department of Social Welfare and Development Chairperson

HON. ESPERANZA I. CABRAL, M.D.

Secretary
Department of Health HON. RONALDO V. PUNO
Secretary
Dept. of Interior and Local Government
HON. ALBERTO C. AGRA
Secretary
Department of Justice HON. MARGARITO B. TEVES
Secretary
Department of Finance
HON. JESLI A. LAPUS
Secretary
Dept. of Trade and Industry HON. ANNELI R. LONTOC
Secretary
Dept. of Transportation and Communication
HON. MARIANITO D. ROQUE
Secretary
 Dept. of Labor and Employment HON. JOSEPH H. DURANO
Secretary
Department of Tourism
HON. NOLI C. DE CASTRO
Vice-President and Chairperson
Housing and Urban Development
Coordinating Council HON. PASTOR Z. GUIAO
Director-General
Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority
HON. MONA D. VALISNO
Secretary
Department of Education HON. EMMANUEL Y. ANGELES
Chairperson
Commission on Higher Education
HON. AUGUSTO B. SANTOS
Director-General
National Economic and Development Authority MR. FRANSISKUS KUPANG
Executive Director
Coalition of Services for the Elderly
MR. JOSE P. ORDOÑEZ, JR.
National Secretary
Federation of Senior Citizens
Association of the Philippines MR. FELIPE A. HIDALGO, JR.
President
Association of Retired Postal
Employees and Senior Citizens, Inc.
SR. NIEVA MANZANO, DC
Louise de Marillac Foundation
KAISAHAN NG MAY KAPANSANAN (KAISA-KA)
PWD FEDERATION
City of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
Province of Bulacan
 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

PREAMBLE

We, the leaders-member of all PWD’ s in the City of San Jose Del Monte Province of
Bulacan, Imploring the aid of Almighty God in order to establish a just and strong federation that
shall embody our Mission, Vision, Objective action for the betterment of the disabled society,
promote community base rehabilitation, self development, self reliance, independent living,
alleviation of its present condition into a more decent and respectable posture by way of tapping
the resources of the provincial, regional, local government and other non governmental
organization towards full implementation of the programs and projects intended for the general
welfare of person with disability, do hereby binds ourselves and promulgate this constitution and
By-Laws.

Article I
NAME AND OFFICIAL ADDRESS

Section 1 The name of this federation/association shall be known as the KAISAHAN NG

MAY KAPANSANAN its acronym shall be so called “ KAISA-KA”

Section 2 The official address shall be located at San Martin I Sapang Palay City of San
Jose Del Monte, Office of Person with Disability (OPDA)

Section 3 In any case, changes for the official address shall be governed by the virtue of a
resolution and immediately send a copy of it to the office of Department of City Social Welfare
& Development Office (CSWD)
 Article II
DECLARAIN OF FEDARATION PRINCIPLES

Section 1 “ KAISA-KA” shall in all times, depend to the Laws which are
empowering the person with disability as provided for under republic Act. No. 9442 an act
amending R.A 7277, as the Magna Carta for disable person, Batas Pambansa 344, Republic Act
No. 7160 better know as the Local Government Code Section 548 Item No. 5 Paragraph (xiv)
specifically mentioned provide the care of disabled person and some disadvantage person. .

Section 2 KAISA-KA shall conduct activity/programs and different services in coordination

of different agencies.

Section 3 KAISA-KA shall be involving person in the policy formulation and adhere to the
aim of imploying all person with disability in its awareness of National Council on Disability
Affair

Article III
OBJECTIVES
Section 1 The objectives of all association/organization shall be as follows:
Section 1.1 To promote unity and coordination among member to alleviate the right of the
disabled person specifically in the city of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
Section 1.2 To ensure that person with disability access to and equal opportunities in
education, employment, livelihood, accessibility and other activities of the mainstream of the
society, thereby helping the disabled persons live and fruitful lives.
Section 1.3 To participate in consultative body of all agencies in identifying the problems,
needs wants and other issues concerning in the welfare of disabled person
Their capability to lead and serve the society

Section 1.4 To initiate and strengthen the organization of help groups of Person with
Disability in city and barangay level, so that they may learn and be able to show their capability
to lead and serve the society.
Section 1.5 To ensure the participation of persons with disability on policy formulation, in
local Government Unit in San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
Section 1.6 To instill in the minds to the PWD’ s members about the existence of a
Federation of Person with Disability in Bulacan that serves a conduct in their problems, needs
right of the disabled person through advocacy campaigns.
Section 1.7 To encourage the Local Government Unit (LGU) the city, to create the office of
disabled persons affairs in their respective territorial jurisdiction which preferably occupied by
qualified person with disability.
Section 1.8 To conduct Community Based Rehabilitation activity and promote self-reliance
orientation to encourage PWD’ s and re-integrated into the main stream of society, through skills
development, establish rehabilitation and training center.

Article III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 Membership in this Federation shall be opened to all, association of persons with
Disability in the City or those group which is qualified as a cross disability with in the area of
responsibilities in the City
Section 2 Membership qualification- The officer shall be determining the qualifications of
an applicant for membership.
Section 3 Membership group Qualification- The officers shall be determining the
Qualification for applicant for membership.
3.1 Certified by Brgy. as organization
3.2 Letter for application
3.3 Board Resolution
3.4 Organization By Laws
3.5 Organization Chart
Section 4 Membership individual Qualification- The member shall be determining the
Qualification of the applicant.
4.1 Certified Person with Disability
4.2 Filled up Profiler Form
4.3 Willing to participate in all activity of Federation
4.4 Should be age 0-59 Years old only
4.5 Residence of City of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
Section 5 Duties and Responsibilities of the federation members- A members shall have the
following duties and responsibilities.
 5.1 To obey and comply with the by-laws memorandum. Policies, regulation and
Resolution that may be promulgated by the Federation from time to time;
5.2 To attend all activities of the Federation that promotes the welfare of Person with
Disability
5.3 Promote the organization principle Vision, Mission, Objectives
5.4 Avoid from committing any acts contrary to the interest of the whole organization
Section 6 Rights and Privilege of Members; A member shall have the following rights:
6.1 To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the Federation;
6.2 To participate in all activities concern to the welfare of disable Person
6.3 Propose and submit program/projector suggestion for the benefits of the Individual
PWD’ s in their respective Barangay;
6.4 Represent the Federation upon proper designation at any event, involving the Interest
of the whole Federation; and Avail of all benefits due to the legitimate Individual PWD’ s
members
Section 7 Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership shall in accordance with
the rules and regulation of the federation and organization
7.1 Any Member of federation who use the name of organization in here individual
objective shall furnish an Expulsion

Article IV
MEETINGS

Section 1 Meeting of the federation shall be categorized as follows;

1.1 Monthly Meeting- shall be automatically on every 3rd Thursday of the month and to be
held at Office of Person with Disability Affair (OPDA) the Secretary must fix the date, place and
time after this Constitution and BY-LAWS taken into effect.
1.2 Special Meeting – can be requested by the President and shall be held as necessary.
1.3 Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the federation shall consist of a majority of the
officer and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting, except those
matters where the federation requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion,
1.4 Notice - Notices for the time and place of annual, and special meetings of the officer of
different Organization shall be given either personally or by special delivery or by mail, at least
two weeks before the date such meeting, The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly
the purpose or purposes of the meetings.
1.5 Order of meeting- shall always be as follows
a. Roll call and call to order
b. Opening Prayer
c. Word of God
d. Welcome Remark
e. Reading and Approval of the previous minutes of the meeting
f. Unfinished business and business proper
g. Feedback Report of Different Organization
h. New Business
i. Agenda as follows
j. Other matters
k. Adjournment

Article V
FUNDS
Section 1 Funds of the Federation shall be classified and segregated as: General Fund, and
assessments of membership, gifts and other donation,
1.1 General Funds – These are monies raised for all purposes through fund raising activities
and from donations intended for general purposes, These monies can be used for transportation,
representation and other expenditures that maybe incurred during operation.
Section 2 Disbursements- Withdrawal from the funds of the federation, whether by cash or
check shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President & Secretary.
Section 3 The executive board- shall formulate funds policies as necessary, from time to
time.
Article VI
OFFICERS, TENURE OF OFFICE & ELECTION
Section 1 The officer of the Federation and organization/association shall be: President, vice
President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Public Relation Officer 1 & 2
Section 2 Qualification for officer ship:
Elected by the Person with Disability Member
Must be resident of the City
 At least 18-59 Years old
Mentally fit to under go his/ her responsibility and duties
At least 1 years active member of the organization
Good Moral Character
Section 3 All elected officer shall hold office for a term of 3 years or until the successor
shall be qualified and elected
Section 4 The election shall be by nomination, followed by secret balloting. An individual
May Be nominated as many times and in as much elective position

Section 5 After the casting of votes The ballot shall be counted in public. The decision of
the chairman of committee on election as per the outcome of the canvassing shall Be final and
officials.
Section 6 The previous president shall be automatically become an adviser of the federation
Section 7 In case of death of the Chief executive the Vice President will automatically
responsible for the position
Section 8 All Officers are elect 3 consecutive terms only.

Article VII
Duties and Power of officers
Section 1 The President shall be the Chief Executive officer of the federation and
(“ PRESIDENT” ) possesses the following powers.
a. He/she shall preside in all meeting of Federation the officers of WWD, PCWD
b. He/she shall execute all resolution and decision of the Officers
c. He/she shall execute all resolution/guide line /rulers and or decision of the officers of
different organization
d. He/she shall review and approve expenses vouchers.
e. He/she attend Regional/Provincial meetings and represent the federation
Section 2 The Vice President shall exercise all power and perform all duties of the
(“ Vice President” ) President during the absence or incapacity of the president and shall
perform Duties that maybe assigned to him by the officers of Different Organization
Section 3
(“ Secretary” )
3.1 The Secretary shall give all the notice required the federation as provided by the by
laws and affix the seal of federation or any paper or any paper instrument requiring the same.
3.2 Secretary shall be responsible in taking the minutes of the meeting called by the
president.
3.3 Secretary shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other paper that are
be kept by the Treasurer.
3.4 Secretary shall also perform all such other duties and work as the President from time
to time assign to him.
Section 4 4.1 The Assistant Secretary shall exercise all power and perform all duties
(“ Assistant Secretary” )Secretary during the absence or incapacity to Perform Duties that maybe
assigned to him by the officers of federation
Section 5 5.1 Treasurer shall have the following power function and duties;
(“ Treasurer” ) Shall keep all money and other valuables of the federation in such bank or
bank as the organization may designate.
5.2 shall keep and in charge of the book of account which shall be open to Inspection by
the officers of federation
5.3 Shall also perform such other duties and function as may be assigned to him from
time to time by the President
Section 6
(“ Auditor” ) 6.1 The Auditor shall have the following duties and function;
6.2 Coordinate with the treasurer all time
6.3 Shall also perform other function as maybe provided by officers
Section 7
(“ Public Relation Officers” ) The P.R.O shall have the following duties and function;
7.1 Shall also perform other function as maybe provided by officers
7.2 Coordinate with the treasurer at all times
7.3 Shall Disseminating information, Latter regarding the meetings
Section 8
(“ Federation Adviser” )
1.1 Shall express any idea concerning to Person With Disability welfare
1.2 Shall attend in all activities of federation
Section 9 Suspension, Expulsion and Termination- Suspension of expulsion and
Termination of officer ship shall in accordance with the rules and regulation of The federation.
1.1 Any officer of the organization/ association may file charge against the
Officer by filing a written complaint with the secretary of the organization
1.2 The officers shall call a special meeting to explain the charge

Article VIII
Qualification of Officers and Elections

Section 1 Qualification- Shall be eligible for election as an officer of the federation unless
has the following qualification

Must be a resident of City of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan

Has Good Moral Character
Must be an active member of organization of the Disable person in the City
Must be at least 18-59 years old
Mentally Capacity to Vote
 Article IX
Kaisahan ng May Kapansanan

LIST OF OFFICERS
C.Y 2018-2021

KAISA K-KA FEDERATION

Name : Lorenzo Q. Alpay

Position : President
Address : B-6 L-4 Malabon P1 – B Towerville Brgy. Sto. Cristo, CSJDM, Bulacan

Name : Mack Dave T. Sicat

Position : Vice President
Address : B-55 L13 Ph8 San Martin2, CSJDM Bulacan

Name : Jose Raul DM. Gogolin

Positon : Ext. Vice President
Address : 123 Avanceña Poblacion CSJDM, Bulacan

Name : Mary Jane S. Jataas

Position : Secretary
Address : B- 101 L-20 Brgy sta Crz IV, CSJDM Bulacan

Address : Inocencio C. Bandojo

Positon : Treasurer
Address : Blk 4 Lot 32 Brgy. Graceville CSJDM, Bulacan
Name : Noeme M. Torres
Position : Asst Treasurer
Address : 819 Sto Domingo ST Fatima 3 CSJDM, Bulacan

Name : Myra V. Montojo

Position : Auditor
Address : Sitio Sulucan SP. Proper CSJDM, Bulacan

Name : Carlo S. Magno

Position : PRO 1
Address : Purok 5 Tanawan Rd Paradized 1 Tungkong Mangga, CSJDM Bulacan

Name : Herminigildo L. Acidera

Position : PRO 2
Address : B 1 L5 Defense Village Minuyan 3 CSJDM, Bulacan

WOMEN WITH DISABILITY ORGANIZATION

Name : Loraine Bonita E. Manriza

Position : President:

Name : Vilma M. Guevan

Position : Vice President

Name : Sanimae R. Basco

Position : Secretary:
Name : Elizabeth M. Mallari
Position : Treasurer

Name : Fe L. Corpus
Position : Auditor

Name : Rowena S. Matute

Position : PRO 1

Name : Analyn D. Curabo

Position : PRO 2

PARENT OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY ORGANIZATION

Name : Ada F. Corpus

Position : President:

Name : Marilou A. Engracia

Position : Vice President

Name : Raquel B. Garcia

Position : Secretary:

Name : Kathleen B. Soriano

Position : Treasurer

Name :Cynthia A. Angeles

Position : Auditor

Name :Jubelle L. Presenta

Position :PRO1

Name :Carol G. Gado

Position :PRO2
BASIC PROGRAM AND SERVICES FOR PWDs

• Assistance to Individual in Crisis situation:

• Financial Assistance

• Housing Assistance

• Restoration/Rehabilitation

• SEA (Self Employment Assistance)

• Medical Assistance

• Burial Assistance

*EMPLOYMENT - Equal Opportunity for Employment – No

disabled person shall be denied access to opportunities for suitable
employment. A qualified disabled employee shall be subject to the same terms
and conditions of employment and the same compensation, privileges,
benefits, fringe benefits, incentives or allowances as a qualified able bodied
person.

Compliance to R.A. 7277 - An Act Providing for the Rehabilitation, Self-Development

and Self – Reliance of Disabled Persons and their Integration into the Mainstream of Society and
for Other Purposes.
Compliance to R.A. 9442 - An Act Amending Republic Act No 7277, otherwise known as the
“ Magna Carta For Disabled Persons and For Other Purposes” , Other Privileges and Incentives
stipulated in Chapter 8 which granting of 20% discount in all establishments relative to the
utilization of all services transportation (water, sea and air), medicine, restaurants, etc.

Compliance to B.P. 344 - ACCESSIBILITY LAW

An Act to enhance the mobility of Disabled Persons by requiring certain buildings,
institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices.

SP RESOLUTION NO. 2003-862-09 - Resolution Adopting the Establishment of the Office of

Persons with Disability Affairs (OPDA)
REHABILITATION PROGRAM - an integrated approach to the
Following:

1) Livelihood Rehabilitation
1. Skills Training Program
Food Processing Program (FPP)
Sewing Craft (SC)
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

2. Self Employment Assistance – granting of loan for additional capital of their business.

2) Health Rehabilitation:
1. Training and Seminars
2. Free Rehab Services in the hospital like immunization, nutrition, environmentsl
protection and preservation, genetic counseling, early detection of disability and timely
intervention to arrest disabling condition.
3. Medical treatment

3) Physical Rehabilitation
Therapeutic application of Physical education to rehabilitate learners with
special needs whose functional deficiencies are amenable to improvement through exercise.

4) Auxiliary Social Services:

Restore their social functioning and participation in community affairs. The supportive activities
in the delivery of social services to the marginalized sectors of society.

5) Education - learning institution under their rule shall admit all learners with special
needs whether in academic, vocational or technical courses and other training program.
Formal education
Non formal education

6) Vocational- to develop their skills for livelihood and gainful employment.

7) Cultural

8) Spiritual
 KAISAHAN NG MAY KAPANSANAN KAISA-KA
City Federation San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
Province of Bulacan

Organizational Chart

Mayor’ s Office

City Health Office PESO

CSWDO Bac office

CYSDO Motor pool Division

Kaisahan Ng May Kapansanan

Engineering Department
(KAISA-KA) DILG
 APPLICATION FORM
For PO / NGO ACCREDITATION
(Please Accomplish in Triplicate)

Date of filing : August 30, 2010

Name of PO / NGO :

___________KAISAHAN NG MAY KAPANSANAN (KAISA-KA) _________

Contact Person :

__________ Lorenzo Q. Alpay _________

Mailing Address : Kaisakapwd_csjdm@yahoo.com.ph

Telephone No. :

____________________09205132918/09151145336 ___________________

_______________________
Signature over Printed Name

Checklist of Requirements

- Letter of application

- Duly approved Board Resolution signifying intention for accreditation

- Certificate of Registration, either from:

1. SEC
2. DOLE
3. DSWD
4. HLURB
 5. Other, Please specify ________________________________________

- List of Curent Officer with contact address, Telephone number is any;

- Accomplishment Report for the immediately preceding year;

- Financial Statement for the immediate preceding year.

RECEIVED:

_________________
SP Secretariat
KAISAHAN NG MAY KAPANSANAN
(KAISA-KA)
CITY FEDERATION SAN JOSE DEL MONTE BULACAN
 KAISAHAN NG MAY KAPANSANAN KAISA-KA
City Federation San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
Province of Bulacan

HON Arthur B. Robes

City Mayor
San Jose Del Monte Bulacan

Subject: Local Development Council Accreditation

Dear Mayor,

Praise Jesus and Mary!

We are the Kaisahan ng May Kapansanan KAISA-KA City Federation of Person with
Disability here in San Jose del Monte Bulacan, a nonprofit organization that helps to empower the
rights and privileges of the PWD’ s sector. Our organization started at year 2005 and organizes by
City Social Welfare & development office headed by Mrs Ladisla P. Romeo Felices, RSW/MPA

Now our organization are recognize by 59 brgys and we conducted many activities by
tapping different agencies NGO’ s, PO, Government Agencies to be able to serve our fellows
PWD’ s member

We are composed of 4,356 members who has different disability such us Orthopedic
Handicapped, Autism, Mental Retardation, Poliomyelitis Stroke, and Down Syndrome Blind

In relation to this, we would to apply for accreditation in order to sustain the requirement
of your office. We believe by doing it hand in hand we could make better services to our
community.

Thank you and more Power.

Respectfully Yours,

Lorenzo Q. Alpay
President
RA 10754 – An Act Expanding The Benefits And Priviledges Of Persons With Disability (PWD)
Republic Act No. 10754

Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Sixteenth Congress

Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of July, two thousand
fifteen.

PERSON WITH DISABILITIES

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10754]
AN ACT EXPANDING THE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY (PWD)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as the “Magna
Carta for Persons with Disability”, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 32. Persons with disability shall be entitled to:

“(a) At least twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value-added tax (VAT), if
applicable, on the following sale of goods and services for the exclusive use and enjoyment or
availment of the PWD:

“(1) On the fees and charges relative to the utilization of all services in hotels and similar lodging
establishments; restaurants and recreation centers;

“(2) On admission fees charged by theaters, cinema houses, concert halls, circuses, carnivals and
other similar places of culture, leisure and amusement;

“(3) On the purchase of medicines in all drugstores;

“(4) On medical and dental services including diagnostic and laboratory fees such as, but not
limited to, x-rays, computerized tomography scans and blood tests, and professional fees of
attending doctors in all government facilities, subject to the guidelines to be issued by the
Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(PhilHealth);

“(5) On medical and dental services including diagnostic and laboratory fees, and professional
fees of attending doctors in all private hospitals and medical facilities, in accordance with the
rules and regulations to be issued by the DOH, in coordination with the PhilHealth;

“(6) On fare for domestic air and sea travel;

“(7) On actual fare for land transportation travel such as, but not limited to, public utility buses
or jeepneys (PUBs/PUJs), taxis, asian utility vehicles (AUVs), shuttle services and public
railways, including light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Philippine National
Railways (PNR); and
“(8) On funeral and burial services for the death of the PWD: Provided, That the beneficiary or
any person who shall shoulder the funeral and burial expenses of the deceased PWD shall claim
the discount under this rule for the deceased PWD upon presentation of the death certificate.
Such expenses shall cover the purchase of casket or urn, embalming, hospital morgue, transport
of the body to intended burial site in the place of origin, but shall exclude obituary publication
and the cost of the memorial lot.

“(b) Educational assistance to PWD, for them to pursue primary, secondary, tertiary, post
tertiary, as well as vocational or technical education, in both public and private schools, through
the provision of scholarships, grants, financial aids, subsidies and other incentives to qualified
PWD, including support for books, learning materials, and uniform allowance to the extent
feasible: Provided, That PWD shall meet the minimum admission requirements;

“(c) To the extent practicable and feasible, the continuance of the same benefits and privileges
given by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), and
Pag-IBIG, as the case may be, as are enjoyed by those in actual service;

“(d) To the extent possible, the government may grant special discounts in special programs for
PWD on purchase of basic commodities, subject to the guidelines to be issued for the purpose by
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA); and

“(e) Provision of express lanes for PWD in all commercial and government establishments; in
the absence thereof, priority shall be given to them.

“The abovementioned privileges are available only to PWD who are Filipino citizens upon
submission of any of the following as proof of his/her entitlement thereto:

“(i) An identification card issued by the city or municipal mayor or the barangay captain of the
place where the PWD resides;

“(ii) The passport of the PWD concerned; or

“(iii) Transportation discount fare Identification Card (ID) issued by the National Council for the
Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP).
“The privileges may not be claimed if the PWD claims a higher discount as may be granted by
the commercial establishment and/or under other existing laws or in combination with other
discount program/s.

“The establishments may claim the discounts granted in subsection (a), paragraphs (1), (2), (3),
(5), (6), (7), and (8) as tax deductions based on the net cost of the goods sold or services
rendered: Provided, however, That the cost of the discount shall be allowed as deduction from
the gross income for the same taxable year that the discount is granted: Provided, further, That
the total amount of the claimed tax deduction net of value-added tax, if applicable, shall be
included in their gross sales receipts for tax purposes and shall be subject to proper
documentation and to the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as
amended.”

SEC. 2. Section 33 of Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 33. Incentives. – Those caring for and living with a PWD shall be granted the following
incentives:

“(a) PWD, who are within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to the taxpayer,
regardless of age, who are not gainfully employed and chiefly dependent upon the taxpayer, shall
be treated as dependents under Section 35(b) of the NIRC of 1997, as amended, and as such,
individual taxpayers caring for them shall be accorded the privileges granted by the Code insofar
as having dependents under the same section are concerned; and

“x x x.”

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations, – The Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of
Finance (DOF), and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act:
Provided, That the failure of the concerned agencies to promulgate the said rules and regulations
shall not prevent the implementation of this Act upon its effectivity.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional,
other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations, and other parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

(Sgd.) FRANKLIN M. DRILON

President of the Senate

(Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR.

Speaker of the House
of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill No. 1039 and Senatee Bill No. 2890 was passed
by the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 16, 2015 and December 15, 2015,
respectively.

(Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES

Secretary of the Senate

(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP

Secretary General
House of Representatives

Approved: MAR 23 2016

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

 President of the Philippines

PAG ASA YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF THE

PHILIPPINES
 Definition :

The Pag-asa Youth Association of the Phillipines, Inc. or PYAP is a duly constituted barangay
based organization of the out-of school-youth between 15-24 years old who are clientele of the
DSWD.

The PYAP was first incorporated on July 29, 1974 with the SEC under the name of Pag-asa
Youth Movement Inc. and thus become an affiliate organization of the DSWD.

As a result of innovative programs and services and further strengthening the capabilities of the
youth program, the PYM Inc. changed its name to PYAP Inc. based on its new SEC Registration
Number 01328, approved on April 12, 1996.
 The PYAP is organized nationwide and is federated from the Municipal, City/Provincial,
Regional and National Levels.

The PYAP Federation of different levels serves as a strategy that provides forum to discuss
youth issues and concerns related to their projects and come up with solutions/recommendations
addressed to both the youth and other system involved in program planning and implementation.

GOAL

To promote the development of the out of school youth and other disadvantaged youth to
become self reliant, economically productive and socially responsible citizens, able to contribute
to the development of their family and community.

The PYAP Inc. utilizes the DSWD’s youth program called Unlad Kabataan Program formerly
known as integrated human resource program for youth in order to carry out the goal of
providing opportuniPHILIPPINES
AP members in order to actualize their potentials and aspirations, experience, self fulfillment,
contribute to the growth of his/her community and participate in the task of nation building.
 DSWD’s Unlad Kabataan program for youth is geared towards the total development of the
disadvantaged youth in terms of his/her economic, social, physical, psychological, cultural and
spiritual development.

It promotes the development of the out-of –school youths and other disadvantaged youth to
become self-reliant, economically productive and socially responsible citizen’s able to contribute
to the development of their family and community.

OBJECTIVES

To encourage, facilitate and create opportunities for self expression and attainment of proper
attitudes and behavior among the youth for self fulfillment and social awareness.

To engage the youth in various activities that will promote their social and economic
development such as: food production, volunteer community service, health and nutrition,
population awareness, protection and conservation of natural resources and improvement of the
natural environment.

To strengthen basic social, moral and cultural values, enhance social functioning, develop human
expandability of the youth for the betterment of his/her family and community.
 To provide special services for the protection, rehabilitation and training of youth with special
needs as those who are alienated, delinquent, neglected, abused, exploited, those with disabilities
and those in cultural communities, etc.

To maintain a program of collaboration and cooperation with government and non-government

organization for the youth in all sectors and at all levels in the community
 RATIONALE

The DSWD is mandated to care, protect, rehabilitate and empower the socially, economically
and physically disadvantaged sectors. Hence, the Bureau of Child and youth welfare of DSWD
develop a program of services that will bring into reality.

IHDRPY was launched in 1973. It has been proven effective and has gained international
recognition in the Asian region. Numerous countries look up to this program as a model in
harnessing the resources of the less fortunate Filipino Youth.

However, as we approach the third millennium there are new developments concerns which have
surface, namely: child rights, adolescent, sexuality and health, gender awareness and
environment. This contemporary issuesThis contemporary issue needneeds to be incorporated in
the present program for out-of-school youth.

TARGET CLIENTELLE

Out-of-school youth and other disadvantaged youth aging 15-24 years old, single.

The other disadvantaged youth are those who have special needs such as the abused, neglected,
exploited, delinquent, street youth, victims of prostitution, those with disabilities, youth
offenders, and youth in cultural minorities among others.
 OBJECTIVES

To encourage, facilitate and create opportunities for self expression and attainment of proper
attitudes and behavior among the youth for self fulfillment and social awareness.

To engage the youth in various activities that will promote their social and economic
development such as: food production, volunteer community service, health and nutrition,
population awareness, protection and conservation of natural resources and improvement of the
natural environment.

To strengthen basic social, moral and cultural values, enhance social functioning, develop human
expandability of the youth for the betterment of his/her family and community.

To provide special services for the protection, rehabilitation and training of youth with special
needs as those who are alienated, delinquent, neglected, abused, exploited, those with disabilities
and those in cultural communities, etc.

To maintain a program of collaboration and cooperation with government and non-government

organization for the youth in all sectors and at all levels in the community.

PROGRAM

The Unlad Kabataan Program is geared towards the total development of the disadvantaged
youth in terms of his/her socio economic, physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual
development.

GOAL

To promote the development of the out of school youth and other disadvantaged youth to
become self reliant, economically productive and socially responsible citizens, able to contribute
to the development of their family and community.
 The PYAP Inc. utilizes the DSWD’s youth program called Unlad Kabataan Program formerly
known as integrated human resource program for youth in order to carry out the goal of
providing opportuniPHILIPPINES
AP members in order to actualize their potentials and aspirations, experience, self fulfillment,
contribute to the growth of his/her community and participate in the task of nation building.

DSWD’s Unlad Kabataan program for youth is geared towards the total development of the
disadvantaged youth in terms of his/her economic, social, physical, psychological, cultural and
spiritual development.

It promotes the development of the out-of –school youths and other disadvantaged youth to
become self-reliant, economically productive and socially responsible citizen’s able to contribute
to the development of their family and community.
 Republic Act 8044

The Youth in Nation-Building Act

An act creating the National Youth Commission, establishing a National Comprehensive and
Coordinated Program on Youth Development, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other
Purposes.

Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-fifth day of July, nineteen hundred and
ninety-four.

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 [ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8044 ]

AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION, ESTABLISHING A

NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED PROGRAM ON YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT , APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. Title – This Act shall be known as the ” Youth in Nation-Building Act”.

SECTION 2. Policy – The State recognizes its responsibility to enable the youth to fulfill their
vital role in nation-building and hereby establishes the National Comprehensive and Coordinated
Program on Youth Development, creates the structures to implement the same and appropriate
adequate funds to provide support for the program and implementing structures on a continuing
sustained basis.

The State hereby declares that “Youth” is the critical period in a person’s growth and
development from the onset of adolescence towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and
responsible adulthood comprising the considerable sector of the population from the age of
fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years.

The State further declares the National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth
Development shall be based on the following principles:

Promotion and protection of the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of
the youth to the end that the youth realize their potential for improving the quality of life;
Inculcation in the youth of patriotism, nationalism and other basic desirable values to infuse in
them faith in the Creator, belief in the sanctity of life and dignity of the human person,
conviction for the strength and unity of the family and adherence to truth and justice;
Encouragement of youth involvement in character-building and development activities for civic-
efficiency, stewardship of natural resources, agricultural and industrial productivity, and an
understanding of world economic commitments on tariffs an trade and participation in structures
for policy-making and program implementation to reduce the incidence of poverty and accelerate
socio-economic development; and
Mobilization of youth’s abilities, talents and skills and redirecting their creativity, inventive
genius and wellspring of enthusiasm and hope for the freedom of our people from fear, hunger
and injustice.
SECTION 3. Development Program. – In order to attain the declared national policy, there is
hereby established the “National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth
Development”, hereinafter referred to as the “Development Program”.

The components of the development program are the following:

Formulation, approval and implementation of the Medium-Term Youth Development Program

for four (4) years following the approval of this Act and every three (3) years thereafter, which
shall be aligned to and shall complement the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan for the
corresponding period, taking into account the existing National Youth Development Plan as
provided for in Executive Order No. 176, series of 1994;
A national study on the “Situation of Youth in the Philippines “, for the period up to the approval
of this Act, and every three (3) years thereafter which identifies priority needs, prevailing
attitudes and values of youth, the existing services, and gaps in services delivery of the basic
needs of youth;
A “National Review, Evaluation and Reform ” of all organizations delivering services to the
youth for the period up to the approval of this Act and every three (3) years thereafter;
Activities to operationalize the implementing structures of the Development Program,
preparations and participation in activities of youth of global significance, including World
Youth Day, and provide leadership and support therefore on a continuing sustained basis;
The comprehensive, coordinated nationwide service delivery system comprising (i) existing
public and civic services for youth which after review and reform or realignment fully support
the policy and program framework under this Act; and (ii) innovative services and delivery
systems institutionalized in areas with or without inadequate services and which are responsive
to needs, following pilot demonstration projects to test the validity and feasibility of the services;
and
The participation of Filipino youth in the Biennial World Youth Day starting 1997 in Paris,
France and every two (2) years thereafter.
SEC. 4. Definition of terms – For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby defined :

“Youth” shall refer to those persons whose ages range from fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years old;
“Youth Organizations” shall refer to those organizations whose membership/composition are
youth;
“Youth-Serving Organizations” shall refer to those registered organizations or institutions whose
principal programs, projects and activities are youth-oriented and youth-related; and
“Commission” shall refer to the National Youth Commission.
SEC. 5. National Youth Commission. – There is hereby created the “National Youth
Commission,” hereinafter referred to as the “Commission.”

It shall be composed of the following:

A chairman;
One commissioner representing Luzon;
One commissioner representing Visayas;
One commissioner representing Mindanao;
Two (2) commissioners to be chosen at large; and
The President of the Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, as commissioner,
who shall serve in an ex-officio capacity (Repealed by Section 36 of R.A. 10742).
The first set of chairman and commissioners, which shall have a term of four (4) years, shall be
constituted by the President of the Philippines from among the list of nominees submitted by
youth organizations or institutions with national or regional constituencies and which have been
in existence for at least three (3) years as of the approval of this Act.

The succeeding chairman and the two (2) commissioners to be chosen at large shall be appointed
by the President from a list of at least three (3) but not more than five (5) nominees for each
position, submitted by youth and youth-serving organizations or institutions with national
constituencies duly registered with the Commission.
The succeeding commissioners representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, respectively, shall
be appointed by the President from a list of at least three (3) but not more than five (5) nominees
for each position, submitted by youth and youth-serving organizations or institutions in their
respective areas duly registered with the Commission.

The chairman and the appointed commissioners shall serve for term of three (3) years; with
reappointment for another term. The chairman shall have the rank and privileges of a department
undersecretary, and the appointive commissioners shall have the rank and privileges of assistant
secretaries of a department. The ex officio commissioner shall also have the rank and privileges
of assistant secretary of a department.

SEC. 6. Status and Nature of the Commission. – The Commission shall be independent and
autonomous and shall have the same status as that of a national government agency attached to
the Office of the President.

The Commission shall exercise corporate powers. It shall have a seal, may sue and be sued, and
shall be the sole policy-making coordinating body of all youth-related institutions, programs,
projects and activities of the government.

SEC. 7. Qualifications of the Chairman and Commissioners. – The Chairman shall not be more
than forty-five (45) years of age, and the appointive commissioners no more than forty (40) years
of age, at any time during their incumbency; natural-born citizens of the Philippines; have
occupied positions of responsibility and leadership in duly registered youth and youth-serving
organizations or institutions; of good moral character; and not have been convicted of any crime
involving moral turpitude.

The Chairman shall serve as the chief executive officer of the Commission.

SEC. 8. Objectives of the Commission. – The Objectives of the Commission are:

To provide the leadership in the formulation of policies and in the setting of priorities and
direction of all youth promotion and development programs and activities;
To encourage wide and active participation of the youth in all governmental and non-
governmental programs, projects and activities affecting them;
To harness and develop the full potential of the youth as partners in nation-building; and
To supplement government appropriations for youth promotion and development with funds
from other sources.
SEC. 9. Powers of the Commission. – The Commission shall have the following powers:

To appoint the officers and other personnel of the Commission and fix their compensation,
allowances and other emoluments, subject to the civil service and other existing applicable laws,
rules and regulations;
To suspend, dismiss, or otherwise discipline for cause, any employee, and/or to approve or
disapprove the appointment, transfer or detail of employees, subject to the provisions of existing
laws and regulations;
To enter into contracts;
To acquire, use and control any land, building, facilities, equipment, instrument, tools and rights
required or otherwise necessary for the accomplishment of the objectives of the Commission;
To acquire, own, possess and dispose of any real or personal property;
To accept donations, gifts, bequests, and grants;
To ensure the implementation by various government departments and agencies of their youth
developmental projects and activities as indicated in their respective annual budgets;
To issue rules and regulations in pursuance of the provisions of this Act; and
To perform any and all other acts incident to or required by virtue of its creation.
SEC. 10. Functions of the Commission. – The Commission shall have the following functions:

To formulate and initiate the national policy or policies on youth;

To plan, implement, and oversee a national integrated youth promotion and development
program;
To establish a consultative mechanism which shall provide a forum for continuing dialogue
between the government and the youth sector on the proper planning and evaluation of policies,
programs and projects affecting the youth, convening for the purpose, representatives of all
youth organizations and institutions, including the Sangguniang Kabataan from barangay,
municipal, city, provincial, and national levels;
To assist and coordinate with governmental and non- governmental organizations or institutions
in the implementation of all laws, policies, programs and projects relative to youth promotion
and development.
To seek or request the assistance and support of any government agency, office or
instrumentality including government-owned or controlled corporations, local government units
as well as non- governmental organizations or institutions in pursuance of its policies, programs
and projects;
To conduct scientific, interdisciplinary and policy-oriented researches and studies on youth-
related matters, as well as trainings, seminars and workshops that will enhance the skills and
leadership potentials of the youth, instilling in them nationalism and patriotism, with particular
emphasis on Filipino culture and values.
To establish and maintain linkages with international youth and youth-serving organizations or
institutions and counterpart agencies of foreign governments in order to facilitate and ensure the
participation of the Filipino youth in international functions and affairs;
To administer youth exchange programs as well as the monitor and coordinate all foreign-
sponsored youth programs and projects such as the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program and
other similar exchanges and goodwill missions;
To establish such organizational structures including regional offices, as maybe required to
effectively carry out its functions;
To conduct promotion and fund-raising campaigns in accordance with existing laws;
To allocate resources for the implementation of youth programs and projects;
To extend and provide support or assistance to deserving youth and youth organizations
including scholarship grants;
To register, establish and/or facilitate and help in the establishment of youth organizations and
youth-serving organizations;
To participate in international youth fora, symposia and organizations such as the International
Youth Forum, Asian Youth Council, ASEAN Youth Forum, United Nations Commission for
International Youth Year (IYY) and other similar bodies;
To provide training and a national secretariat for the Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation
pursuant to R.A. No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code (Repealed by
Section 36 of R.A. 10742);
To submit an annual report on the implementation of this Act to the President and to Congress;
and
To perform such other functions as may be necessary to effectively and efficiently carry out the
provisions of this Act.
SEC. 11. The Secretariat and the Executive Director. – The Commission shall organize a
secretariat to be headed by an executive director who shall serve as chief operating officer.

The Executive Director shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the
recommendation of the National Commission for a term of three (3) years with reappointment
for another term, and must have the qualifications, rank and privileges of a bureau director. He
must not be more than forty-five (45) years of age during his incumbency, and must possess
executive and management experience of at least three (3) years and with considerable exposure
to youth affairs, projects and programs management. He shall be responsible for the effective
implementation of the policies promulgated by the Commission and shall also direct and
supervise the day-to-day operations of the Commission.

The first Executive Director shall have a term of four (4) years.

The staffing pattern and compensation schedule of the secretariat shall be drawn up in
accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations.

SEC. 12. Duties and Responsibilities of the Secretariat. – The Secretariat shall be responsible
for:

Ensuring an effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Commission and prompt
implementation of the programs;
Proposing specific allocation of resources for projects instated under approved programs;
Submitting periodic reports to the Commission on the progress and accomplishment of programs
and projects;
Preparing an annual report on all activities of the Commission;
Providing and performing general administrative and technical staff support ; and
Performing such other functions as the Commission may deem necessary.
SEC. 13. Parliament of Youth Leaders. – There is hereby constituted the “Youth Parliament”.
The Youth Parliament shall be initially convened not later than six (6) months from the full
constitution of the Commission, and shall meet at the call of the National Commission, and
thereafter be convened every two (2) years. The Youth Parliament shall have a regular session
from two (2) to three (3) days every time it is convened, but may form task forces which may
meet during the period between the convening thereof.

Delegates to the Youth Parliament shall be chosen by the Commission taking into consideration
equal and geographical representation among men and women. All delegates shall be of good
moral character, able to read and write, has not been convicted of any crime involving moral
turpitude, and shall not be more than thirty (30) years of age on the day of election to the position
by virtue of which he qualifies as a delegate and on the day the Parliament is convened. The
delegates shall elect the President of the Youth Parliament who shall preside during the session
of the Parliament.
The Youth Parliament at the end of each regular session shall present its proceedings,
declarations and resolutions to the Commission.

SEC. 14. Advisory Council. – There shall be an Advisory Council which shall be composed of
the Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), as Chairman, and the
Secretaries of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG),
the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR), the Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA),
the Chairman of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Chairmen of both
Senate and House committees dealing with youth and sports development, and the Philippine
Sports Commission (PSC), as members.

The Council shall meet once every three (3) months, or as often as maybe necessary, upon call of
its chairman, advise and be consulted by the Commission on important matters relating to youth
affairs, welfare and development.

The Council may form task forces which shall convene between the meetings of the Council.
The Commission shall provide the technical support and the Secretariat required by the Council
to function according to this Act.

SEC. 15. Appropriations. – There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the amount of Fifty
million pesos (P50,000,000.00) as additional funding for the Commission, to be charged against
the unexpended contingency funds of the Office of the President.

Thereafter, the amount needed for the operation and maintenance of the Commission shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act: Provided, that operating expenses of the
Commission itself shall not exceed fourteen percent (14%) of the annual appropriation and that
at least eighty-six percent (86%) of said annual appropriation shall be disbursed for the national
youth development program, projects and activities.

SEC. 16. Transfer of Assets, Properties and Funds. – Assets, properties and funds of the
Pambansang Katipunan ng Kabataan Barangay and that of the Presidential Council for Youth
Affairs under the Office of the President pursuant to Executive Order No. 274, series of 1987 and
of all other youth-serving agencies under said Office shall be transferred to the Commission.
SEC. 17. Effect of Separation from Service as a Result of this Act. – Any official or employee of
the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs created under Executive Order No. 274 or any other
personnel of the national or local government separated from the service as a result of the
operation and effect of this Act may be absorbed, if qualified, by the Commission for the good of
the service, or where qualified therefor, may opt to transfer to another office or elect to apply for
separation pay or retirement benefits: Provided, That the official or employee who may be
absorbed by the Commission shall not suffer any loss or diminution of pay, seniority or rank:
Provided further, That benefits for separation or retirement of an official or employee of the
Presidential Council for Youth Affairs shall be derived from the funds of said Council
transferred to the Commission.

SEC. 18. Tax Deduction or Exemption of Donations and Contributions. – Any donation,
contribution, bequest and grant which may be made to the Commission shall constitute as
allowable deduction from the income of the donor for income tax purposes and shall be exempt
from donor’s tax, subject to such conditions as provided under the National Internal Revenue
Code, as amended.

SEC. 19. Presidential Land Grant. – The provisions of any existing law to the contrary
notwithstanding, the President may, upon the authority of Congress, grant by donation, sale,
lease, or otherwise to the Commission, portion of the land of the public domain as may be
necessary for the establishment of youth development and training centers in all regions of the
country and for the accomplishment of any of its purposes.

SEC. 20. Stamps and Gold Coins for the Youth. – The Philippine Postal Corporation and the
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas are hereby authorized to print paper stamps and mint gold coins
which shall depict youth events and such other motif as they may decide, at the expense of the
Commission.

SEC. 21. Separability Clause. – If for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Act
shall beheld to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions thereof not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 22. Repealing Clause. – Presidential Decree Nos. 604 and 1191, Executive Order No. 274,
series of 1987, and all other laws, decrees, rules and regulations, other issuances or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 23. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at least one (1)
national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

(Sgd.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA

President of the Senate

(Sgd.) JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of H.B. 11614 and S.B. No. 1977 was finally passed by the
House of the Representatives and the Senate on June 2, 1995.

(Sgd.) EDGARDO E. TUMANGAN

Secretary of the Senate Secretary General

(Sgd.) CAMILO L. SABIO

House of Representatives

Approved: June 07, 1995

(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS

President of the Philippines
SENIOR CITIZEN
FEDERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION PHILIPPINES
Amended constitution and by laws of region III federation of senior citizens association of the
philippines
Mission
To propagate and honor the unending life of senior citizen, and to lead the elderlies reach his/her
twilight years meaningful.
Vision
Not everyone is given a chance to grow old. Each of us should appreciate why we are here and
think about the purpose of our existence.
Programs and Services
Social Pension
Each beneficiary will received an amount P 500.00 per month. They will receive it after every
three months with a total of P 1,500.00. ( January, April, July,October)
Requirement to avail the pension:
1. A senior citizen should be an Indigent in their community.
2. No stable source of income.
3. No working children.
Methods in delivering Senior Citizen pension.
1.Door to door delivery - The service provider will send directly their pension to the Beneficiary
s house.
2. Cash pay- out - The DSWD will distribute the Beneficiaries pensions in every city.
3. Fund transfer- The fund of social pension will be transfered in the local government unit and
will be distributed by the CSWDO and OSCA chairperson.

Section 1. Name- The name of this organization shall be Region III Federation of Senior Citizens
Association of the Philippines , Inc.( RIII FSCAP).
Section 2. Office- The principal office and business address of the federation shall be the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Field Office III, Maimpis, City of San
Fernando ,Pampanga or anywhere within the territorial jurisdiction of Region III where a
permanent Federation building may be established in the future.
Articles II:
Objectives
Section 1. General - To promote the general welfare and well- being of all Filipino Senior
Citizen of Region III who are 60 years old and above regardless of sex, religious creed and
political affiliation.
Section 2. Specific Aims -
1. To arganize a strong and effective working body that wit help and coordinate with the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other government agencies , and
non-government organizations (NGO) in the promotion of welfare and interest of all senior
citizens;
2. To provide a unified and dynamic organization that will support social legislations, program
and activities for the benefit of senior citizens / elderly persons;
3. To initiate programs and social activities involving the senior citizens / elderly persons so that
remaining years of their lives shall be more productive and useful, meaningful, and filled with
joy and contentment;
4. To coordinate with all government agencies,including the local government units ( LGUs)
charged with full implementation of the provision if RA 7876; the Senior Citizens Center Act,
RA 7432, an act to maximize contribution if senio citizens in nation building, grant benefits and
priveleges to senior citizens and RA 9994 and other pertinent laws for senior citizens.
5. To acquire properties; real or personal, and receive contribution,grants, gift, and endowments,
bequest, legacies, and donations of all kinds from donors here and abroad, and lawful purpose
with any person,firm,association, corporation,domestic or otherwise.
6. To inform the general public and all government agencies including LGUs that the herein
named federation is a people's organizations is categorized by the DSWD and protected by the
Philippine constitution of 1987 under article XIII Section 15 and 16 which states: The state shall
respect the role of independent people's organization to enable the people to pursue and protect,
within the democratic framework ; their legitimate and collective interests and aspirations
through peaceful and lawful mean. People's Organizations are beneficed associations of citizens
with demonstrated capacity to promote the public interest and with identifiable
leadership,membership and structure.
Article II
Composition , Membership Representation and Dues
Section 1. Composition. The Region III Federation of Senior Citizens shall be composed if seven
(7) provinces and Fourteen (14) city chapters namely:
Provincial chapters city chapters
Aurora
Bataan
Bulaca
Nueva Ecija
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales
Angeles
Balanga
Cabanatuan
Gapan
Malolos
Meycauyan
Munoz
Olongapo
Palayan
City of San Fernando
San Jose City
San Jose del Monte City
Tarlac
Mabalacat
Section 1-A. Baranggay where no FSCAP association are present , the city/ municipal chapter
officers are tasked to organize the senior citizens group with an initial membership not lower 15.
Section 1-B. There shall be only one (1) Barangga association to be recognize by the city
chapters . when the membrrships exceeds 300 it sha be divided and formed into another senior
citizens group or cluster/s headed by a cluster A, B and C president or vice - presidents at the
discretion of the city chapter president.
Section 2- A. Membership - Applications for membership shall pay membership fee ,affiliation
fee and annual dues. The affiliation fee shall be paid only once to a city and municipal chapters
with the following conditions:
1. Membership shall be voluntary;
2.OSCA ID holder;
3. Good standing in the community.
Section 2-B. Annual Fee. An annual fee shall be paid by the provincial and city chapters to the
region. And duly registered senior citizens organization composed of their respective
provincial,city,municipal and baranggay chapters within the jurisdiction of Region III may
become members of the federation upon payment of the annual fee. Province and cities ,five
hundreds pesos ( Php 500), municipal three hundred pesos (Php 300) to be paid to the city of
municipal chapters yearly.
Section 2-C. Annual Dues. The annual due of ten pesos ( P10) shall be paid by active members
with the following sharing:
Baranggay P 3.00
Municipal/ City P 3.00
Provincial P 2.00
Regional P 1.00
National P 1.00
Total P 10
Section 2-D. FSCAP ID.- FSCAP ID from the region shall be charge ten pesos ( P 10.00) only,
while fifteen Pesos ( P 15.00) selling the price to provinces/ Municipalities and cities, and
Baranggays. No more ,no less. Violation of this provision shall be punished accordingly.
Section 3- A. Representation: The president and / or the vice - president of their respective
provincial and city chapters duly affilited with the federation are official representatives during
meetings and other affairs of the Region III Federation provided however in the absence of the
president in attending affairs of therespective n.
Likewise the president of municipal chapters and baranggay association shall do the same in
their respective provincial city and municipal chapter in the absence of both the president and
vice- president, other officers may represent their respective chapter by a written authority from
the president.
Section 3-B. The Presidents and/or Vice- Presidents of the municipal chapters duly affiliated
with the federation are official representatives during Board Meeting of the Provincial
Federation.
Section 3-C. The presidents and / or Vice- President of the Baranggay Senior Citizens
Association or Chapter duly affiliated with the federation are official representatives during the
Board Meetings of the City or Municipal Chapters.
Section 3-D. In the absence of both the president and Vice - Presidents, other officers may
represent their perspective chapters by a written authority from the president.
Article IV
Officers, Term of office, Manner of Re- election Duties and Responsibilities
Section 1. Officers of the Region III Federation shall be composed of the following:
A. President
B. Vice- President
C. Treasurer
D. Auditor
E. P.R.O
F. Secretary, Appointed by the president
Section 1-A. Executive Officers or the Executive Committee of the Region III
Federation shall be composed of the six (6) officers mentioned in Section 1, and the chairperson
of the committee on election, programs , and projects, finance( ways and means), social action
and legislation , peace and order and other committee/ s that may be create and appoint/ s with
the consent of the board.
Section 2. The officers and executive officers/committee members in the provincial chapters, city
and municipal chapters shall have the same composition as in the Region III Federation.
Section 2-A. In the Baranggay Senior Citizens association/ chapter , the duly elected president,
vice- president ,treasurer, auditor and the P.R.O and the appointed secretary shall be the
composition of the executive committee and the chairperson of the regular committees and other
officers to be appointed by the president.
Section 3. Term of Officers. All duly elected officers shall serve for a term of three (3) years and
shall have the rights of re- election.
Section 4. Manner of election-Officers of the Region III shall be elected by the duly elected
president of the provincial chapters and duly elected president of the city chapters. Officers of
the provincial chapters shall be chosen by the duly elected president of the component municipal
chapters. Officers of the city chapters shall be elected by the duly elected president of the
baranggay senior citizens association of the city.
Officers of the baranggay senior citizen association shall be elected by the members of the
BSCAs of the baranggay comprising the city. All elections shall be done by secret ballot.
Section 5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS.
PRESIDENT:
1. To preside in all meetings of the board.
2. To attend, monitor , control and supervise all activities of the regional federation provincial
chapters , city/ municipal chapters and baranggay senior citizens associations / chapter as the
case may be.
3. For city/ municipal presidents, to receive monthly reports from their respective baranggay
senior citizen association/ chapter to include the attendance , increase in their membership if
there is any financial status and utilization of their 1% share in the baranggay budget.
4. To represent the region III Federation in all meeting/ conferences of the national board and
submit feedback report to the federation.
5. To approve all legitimate disbursements and expenses of the federation and act as a co-
signatory in the withdrawal of funds of the Region III federation.
6.To implement policies/ resolutions passed by the regional board.
7. To create committees as the need arises with the approval of the board.
8. To create positions and appoint or designate members or non- members who cannot vote upon
with the approval of the board.
9. To impose the forfeiture of honorarium of the board member who fails to attend monthly
meeting s without any valid reason and without sending other officer to attend on his/ her behalf.
10. To protect and defend unconditionally the interest and survival of Region III FSCAP from
attacks coming from inside and outside force, from members and nin- members and non-
members , and vow to defend it to the strongest possible actions in accordance with the
constitutions and by- laws.
11. If possible to attend all meetings called by NFSCAP and NAPC and DSWD.
VICE PRESIDENT
1. To assume the office of the president and exercise the prerogatives and power in case of death
, sickness, resignation,permanent disability,disqualification or in the absence if the president.
2. To assist the president in the administration of the affairs of the federation.
3.Shall be th chairman of the committee on membership and education.
4. To perform other duties required of him by the president.
5.Co- signatory of the treasurer in signing vouchers , withdrawal slips in the absence of the
president.
Secretary
1. To prepare and record the minutes of the meetings of the Region III federation and keep a
journal of such minutes , including the resolutions and other documents and registry of all
members chapter by chapter.
2. To act custodian of all records of activities , documents and reports of the federation.
3. To prepare all agenda of monthly board meetings of the federation and notify all members of
the federation and notify all members and invited visitors.
4. To perform other duties as may be required of her by the president.
TREASURER
1. To collect, receive and issue receipts for all money, funds and contributions paid or given to
the federation.
2. To disburse fund with the approval of the president duly examined by the auditor , however,
disbursement exceeding five thousand pesos (5000.00) shall be approve by the majority of the
board of trustees and petty cash if five thousand pesos ( 5000) shall be maintained on hand.
3. To deposit money of the federation chosen by her members of the board or trustees and to
withdraw funds with the president as co- signatory.
4. Prepare monthly financial report for the members of the board duly examined by the auditor.
5. To act as the custodian if the properties of the federations..
6. To separate report on the proceeds of the sales of FSCAP Region III IDs shall be made from
inception if the transaction and everymonth thereafter. A separate book of accounts shall be
maintained.
AUDITOR
1. To examined the books of accounts of the federation as to its propriety/ correctness.
2.To conduct regular or spot audit of the books of accounts of the federations.
Public Relations Officer ( P.R.O)
1. To publish necessary information regarding the Region III FSCAP plans , projects activities
and other significant events.
2. Avail of the facilities of the Tri- media.
Article V
Meeting and Venue
Section 1. The regular and Special Meetings of the Region III board shall start promptly at 9:30
AM at the DSWD Field Office 3, Government Center Maimpis , City of San Fernando
,Pampanga . A special meeting may be called by the president when the need arises or upon
request to the majority of the members of the board. Regular meetings shall be held every second
wednesday of the month.
Section 2. During a regular meeting, the agenda for the said meeting shall be taken up or
discussed, including other matters, which are relevant to the federation. However , unfinished or
urgent matters shall be prioritized during Regular meetings or shall be taken up in a special
meeting called for the purpose.
Article VI
The Regional Board of trustees Power and Penalties
Section 1. The region III FSCAP Board of trustees. The board of trustees shall be compose of all
duly elected president of the provincial and city chapters of Region 3 and duly elected Regional
President as the chairman and presiding officer . They shall be the governing board of Region III
FSCAP.
Section 2. The Powers and Duties of the Regional Board shall be:
A. To promulgate rules and regulations and other policies affecting the interest of the fedrations;
B. To resolve any conflict referred to the board. Whatever decision would be made will be final
after fifteen (15) days;
C. To prepare and turn- over reports to the incoming officers through the president - elect upon
the expiration to their term of office;
D. To act upon all appointments , resignation, institute disciplinary actions against erring officer
or members.
E. TO EXPEL ( VANISH) ANY OFFICER / OFFICERS , OR A GROUP OF PERSONS
TRYING TO DESTROY THE FEDRATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN ANY CHAPTER.
F. To perform such other duties that may be needed from time to time for the welfare of the
FSCAP.
Article VII
Standing and Special Committees
Section 1. Committee. A committee of a group of three (3) persons or more , elected , designated
, or appointed by the president , with the concurrence of the regional board to consider ,
investigate , or taje action in relevant matters or subject reffered to it;
Section 2. Committee on Election. It shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations
relative to election of officer by setting criteria for nomination of eligible members and to
conduct and supervise a peaceful process of election, including the proclamation of winners.
Section 3. Committee on Programs and Projects. It shall have the power to present and carry out
series of activities designated to attain the objectives of the federation.
Section 4. Committee on Finance. It shall have the power to prepare the budget and financial
statement devise ways and means of raising funds to support the activities of the federation.
Section 5. Committee in Social Action and legislation. It shall have the power to studyand
formulate action program on current issues and needs , and execute the same in coordination
with the other committees including the power to work for legislation approval of priority bills
congress.
Section 6. Grievance Committee. It shall have the power to study , investigate and formulate
action and recommendation to be taken by the board all cases and issues referred to it accordance
with the constitution anfmd by- laws , with the approval of the board.
Section 7. Others special committees to be created by the president with the consent of the board
Section 8. Meeting of the committees- Meetings of the respectives may be called by the president
if the need arises.
Section 9. Meeting of the Committees. The meetings of the committtees shall be in nay approved
of designated place.
Article VIII
Election, Appointment, Qualification, Recall and Sanction
Section 1. Baranggay Senior Citizens Association affiliated with Municipal / city shall be elect
their officer beginning in the month of october every three (3) Years starting in the 2013.
Section 2. Municipal and City Federation shall elect their officer in the last week if November,
preferably on their Regular Monthly Meeting every Three (3) Years starting in the year 2013.
Section 3.Provincial chapters shall elect their officers in the last week of November every
THREE (3) Years starting in the year 2013.
Section 4. Regional Federation shall elect their officers during their Regular monthly meeting in
December every Three (3) Years starting in the year 2013.
Section 5. Election and Appointment. The election if officers shall be conducted by the
committee on Elections on the date designated for the purpose. The appointment of other officers
shall be done by the newly elected President after his proclamation byte said committee.
Section 7. Vacated Position. In case the position of the president is vacated due to death,
permanent disability, resignation, or disqualification , the Vice- president shall automatically fill-
up the position. The members if the board shall elect among themselves to fill - up the vacated
positions of the vice- president. The successors shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 8. Qualifications and Disqualifications.
A. No person shall be elected as member of the Region III FSCAP Board if he has not served the
baranggay Senior Citizen Association as President.
B. To be elected in the Baranggay senior citizens association , he/ she should have paid the
annual dues , with OSCA ID , in good standing and at least THREE (3) Years consecutive
member can no longer and a resident of the Baranggay FSCAP.
C. The outgoing President can no longer be nominated , cannot vote and be vote upon , and
baranggay chapter / cluster president , who joined other senior citizens group the FSCAP in the
same area , are disqualified to run and be votec upon as provincial , city, municipal and
baranggay president.
D. No elective officials and personnel of any local government unit including the OSCA head
shall be qualified to be voted upon including appointed officers.
Section 9.
A. Majority members if the Baranggay , Municipal , city , provincial ,and Regional Board of
trustees have the power to recall any elected officer and member of the board of trustees who
accused to acts minimical to the best interest of the federation , including lost of confidence in
his / her leadership , after a period of one year and lost all the rights and privileges under
constitutions and by- laws.
B. Ground For Recall
1.Loss of Confidence in his leadership.
2.Dishonesty in reporting , Membership and paying the correct amount of dues to the city
,municipal ,provincial and Regional chapters.
3. For consistently failing to support the activities of the regional chapters .
4. For failure to attend more than 50% of regular meetings of the chapter / federation , if cause if
his / her shall be declared incapacitated ,except majeure.
5. For speaking harmful , unfavorable , hostile , and unfriendly to the FSCAP in any meetings ,
gathering and for a and any acts against the federation.
Article IX
QUORUM
Majority of the members of the Region III FSCAP present during a regular or special meeting
shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. A majority of one - half plus one (1/2 + 1)
shall constitute a Quorum. In a Regular Election , Quorum Shall not be applicable , member
who shall come and vote wilk be called voters turnout.
Article X
Order of Business
Section 1. Order of Business . The Order if Business in all meetings of the Regional board shall
be the following.
A. Call to Order.
B. Rollcall
C. Innovation
D. Pambansang Awit & Region III theme Song
E. Reading, Correction and approval of the previous minutes of the meeting
F. Matters Arising
G. Treasurer's Report
H. BUSINESS OF THE DAY
I. Others Matters
J. Adjournment
Section 2. Rules and Procedures.- in all meetings of the Region III federation. The rules and
procedures of Robert rules of order shall be followed.
Article XI
Discussion
During the meeting there are topics or issues for discussion ,the members who has been duly
recognized shall be allowed to speak or talk only on the subject matter in question. In discussion
, only for Five (5) minutes and only twice on any subject avoiding personalities. No members
including the representatives of the DSWD shall be allowed to participate in any discussion
unless recognized by the chairman.
Article XII
Amendments
Section 1. The regional board of trustees may be recommended amendments which shall take
effects upon approval and ratification by the board acting as a constitute assembly. No officially
affiliated local ( provincial, municipal, city chapters) constitution and by- laws shall prevail over
and above this amended constitution and by- laws of Region III Federation.
Section 2. This constitution and By- laws may be ammended ,revised or modified , in whole or in
part by three fourth (3/4) votes of all members of the Board Acting as Constituents Assembly
during meeting called for tye purpose after its approval and ratification.
History
Bureau of Public Welfare - 1940
Tasks
General Welfare of the citizen
Food and Comfort to the prisoner.
Closure
- 1948 shortage of food in the philippines.
Services Offered
- Food
- clothing
- Home/ Medical Care
- treatment
Volunteer Organization
- Philippine Red Cross - Hospital
- YWCA - Center
- National Federation of Womens League - church
Philippine War Relief , Inc.
- United States - Origin
- Americans - Americans
Roles for Philippines Social Welfare
- Provisions of Medical Services
- Material Relief - displace persons and prisoner of wars.
Other Relief Agencies
Emergency Relief Office
Emergencing Commision Administration
Philippine Civil Affairs Unit
Post War Years
1950- 1960
Social Welfare Commision
Transition: October 4, 1946
Under the office of the president
- signified that social welfare is now responsible of the state.
Services Social Welfare Commision
- child welfare work
- focused on what childrens need.
Public Qssistance
- Relief
Casework Services
Coordination and Supervision
Welfare home for womens and Girlanti- womans Disease Dive.
Socio- economic and political problems
Anti womans Disease Dive.
Socio- Economic and Political Problems
Pres. Elpidio Quirino.
Action
Committee on Social Amiloration
PACSA
Health
Education
Welfare
Public Works
Financing
UNICEF
Basic needs or provide the needs of a mother and child.
January 13, 1951
Social Welfare Commision
SWC+ PACSA = SWA Social Welfare Administration
President Action
Committee on Social
Amiloration
Division of:
Public Assistance. Rural Welfare
Child Welfare
Etc. End of Thinking Capacity
1960s
Republic Act. 4373
- An act to regulate the practice of social work and the operational of social work agencies in the
philippines.
Requirements.
- passed the board exam.
1968 Ferdinand Marcos
R.A 5416 ( Social Welfare Act)
- Social Welfare became a national Policy
Historical Development
1917s
- The very first professional method of social Work intervention practiced in the philippines
intoduces by the associated charities of manila - a family welfare agency that employed " home
visitors".
1920s
Psychiatric social work was intoduced in welfare, then the seat of government child - rearing
institutions.
1941s
Dr. Jose Vergara ,then superintendent of association of charities if Manila aporeciated the value
of osychiatric social work in the US.
1954 s.Department of health issued a circular requiring national provincial city, emergwncy,
hospitals to employ social workers.
- A medical social service unit was installed in the bureau of Hospitals - this development
promoted the practiced of casework in
1980s
Like the American counterparts local practitioners recognized that material assistance did not
automatically solve individuals problems.
Ms. Sylvia P. Montes Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Social Services and Development
initiated the development of Social Welfare Indicators. It was developed based on a study of the
experience s of its field workers and described clients at the initial stage and after having been
served or rehabilitated.
1981 MSSD installed a case management system utilizing the social welfare indicators ( AO 110
Series of 1981; Subject : Policies and Operational Guidelines for the MSSD Case Management ).
This was initiated by Ms. Eugenia Jamias who developed a case Management manual which was
used in the nationwide training of social workers . Unfortunately , no vopy of this manual can be
found in DSWD files.
1982
A nationwide training for social workers & supervisors on the case management and the social
welfare indicators was undertaken. The Social Welfare Indicators was undertaken. The Social
Welfare was then administered to regular clients in community- based / non - institutional
programs and those under MSSD 's institutional or residential care programs.
1986
After the february Revolution, a reorganization if government took place. The MSSD became the
DSWD. New progarams and strategies such as the " barangganic approach " were introduced and
subsequently the Social Welfare Indicator became the Family Welfare Indicators ( FWI).
1991 the local government code took effect leading to the devolution of basic social welfare and
development services to the LGU s . In view of the devolution of basic social welfare and
services to the LGUs gave priority to other program and initiatives which slowed down the case
management and the use of SWI.

PSCB (Productivity and Skills Capability Building)

Programs
Skills Training
Sewing Craft and Food Processing and Preservation
To provide training to disadvantage women, generate active involvement of the families and to
ensure sustainability and success of the programs.
Information and Communication Literacy Training
To provide skills training to under privileges Out of School Youth, Youth with disability which
is enable them to gain employment.