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Republic of the Philippines

City of Santiago
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY- SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 86TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 7TH CITY
COUNCil_, HELD ON JULY 23, 2012 AT THE SESSION HALL
APPROVED ON THIRD & FINAL READING

Sponsored by: Coun. Brenda Ragsac-Luna

ORDINANCE NO. 7THCC-63

REQUIRING ALL PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS, HEALTH-RELATED

FACILITIES, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, PHARMACIES AND OTHER
RETAIL OUTLETS DISPENSING MEDICINES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION OF SANTIAGO CITY TO CONSPICUOUSLY POST A
NOTICE STATING THAT THEY ARE GRANTING 20% DISCOUNT
AND EXEMPTION FROM VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) TO ALL
SENIOR CITIZENS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND
PRESCRIBING PENAL TIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF

WHEREAS, Section 4, Article XV of the 1987 Constitution clearly provides that it is the duty
of the family to take care of its elderly members while the State may design programs of social security
for them;

WHEREAS, Section 11, Article XIII of the said Constitution provides that 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 cost. There shall be
priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children;

WHEREAS, consonant with these constitutional principles, the national legislature enacted RA
No. 7432 as amended by RA No. 9257 otherwise known as the "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of
2003", further amended by RA No. 9994 otherwise known as the "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of
201 0" which grants privileges for the senior citizens;

WHEREAS, despite the clear provisions of R.A. No. 9994 particularly the grant of special
discounts and privileges to senior citizens by private and government hospitals, health-related facilities,
health care professionals, pharmacies and other retail outlets dispensing medicines within the territorial
jurisdiction of Santiago City, still, there are establishments which are not compliant;

WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing, there is now a need to require concerned establishments
to conspicuously post a notice declaring that they are granting the discounts and privileges to senior
citizens as provided by RA No. 9994.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained as it is hereby ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of

Santiago City, by virtue of the powers vested in it by law, in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. Short Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Senior Citizens Ordinance of
2012".

SECTION 2. Coverage. This ordinance shall apply to all private and government hospitals,
health-related facilities, health care professionals, pharmacies and other retail outlets dispensing
medicines within the territorial jurisdiction of Santiago City.

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 SECTION 3. Regulated Acts. All private and government hospitals, health-related facilities,
health care professionals, pharmacies and other retail outlets dispensing medicines within the territorial
jurisdiction of Santiago City shall conspicuously post a notice, at the cashier area or the like, stating that
they are granting 20% discount and exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) to all senior citizens, to
wit:

NOTICE TO SENIOR CITIZENS

This establishment grants 20% discount and exemption from VAT to all Senior
Citizens.

Violation is subject to fine and imprisonment under Republic Act No. 9994,
otherwise known as "The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 201 0".

Non-posting/displaying of this Notice is subject to fine and imprisonment

under City Ordinance No.

Hotline: CSWD-682-7337 OSCA-682-5959 DPOS-682-7474

SECTION 4. Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall suffer the
following penalties:

a) For the first violation, imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not more than six (6)
months and a fine of not less than Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) but not exceeding Four
Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00);

b) For any subsequent violation, imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than
one(!) year and a fine of not Jess than Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00) but not exceeding
Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00).

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

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 this ordinance.

SECTION 5. Enforcement The City Social Welfare and Development Office, the City Public
Order and Safety Office (DPOS) and the Head of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) shall
be primarily responsible in enforcing the provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 6. Appropriations. The necessary appropriations for the production of the "Notice"
shall be appropriated and approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, whose
provisions are in conflict with, or contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed,
amended and modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its compliance with the
requirements of the law on posting and publication.

ENACTED. July 23, 2012.

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 CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:

ATTESTED:

M.BALTAR
to the Sanggunian

AMELITA S. AVARRqfj
City Mayor )'-

TillS IS TO CERTIFY that the above Ordinance was published in the Valle)
Journal in iis July 22-28, 2012 issue.

I) io the Sa.nggunian

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