Question & AnswerQ&A (VALENZUELA CITY ORDICE NO. 273 Series of 2016)
The title of the ordinance is "Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability Trust Fund Ordinance."
The primary purpose of the trust fund is to support programs and projects for the benefit of senior citizens and persons with disability, including awards to centenarian constituents, financial/material assistance, home care support, and other welfare-promoting initiatives.
The trust fund is to be administered by the Office of the City Mayor of Valenzuela.
The fund is sourced from the share of profit of the City from the Valenzuela Town Center and Peoples' Park based on the Joint Venture Project between the City Government of Valenzuela and Megabuild JPG Development Inc.
Republic Act No. 7432, RA 9257, RA 9994 for senior citizens, and RA 7277 and RA 9442 for persons with disability are cited as the legal basis.
Section 458, (5), (xiv) of the Local Government Code mandates such care by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The programs include awards and recognition for centenarian constituents, granting financial or material assistance, establishment and creation of home care support, and other programs promoting the well-being of elderly and disabled persons.
If any section or provision is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the rest of the ordinance remains valid and effective.
It states that all ordinances, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this ordinance are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The ordinance takes effect upon approval and publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.