QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 7432)
A resident citizen of the Philippines at least sixty (60) years old, including those retired from government and private employment, with an income of not more than ₱60,000.00 per annum, subject to review by NEDA every three (3) years.
To motivate and encourage senior citizens to contribute to nation building; encourage families and communities to care for senior citizens; establish mechanisms to maximize their contribution; adopt measures to assist and appreciate them; and establish a program beneficial to senior citizens, their families, and the community.
Tutorial/consultancy services; teaching/demonstration of hobbies and income-generating skills; lectures on specialized fields (e.g., agriculture, health, environmental protection); transfer of new skills acquired through training; and other appropriate services such as school traffic guide and tourist aid as determined by OSCA.
The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), as provided in Section 3(a).
OSCA may award or grant benefits or privileges in addition to other privileges provided under Section 4, in consideration of the services rendered.
A 20% discount from all establishments relative to utilization of transportation services, hotels and similar lodging, restaurants and recreation centers, and purchase of medicine anywhere in the country.
Yes. The law expressly provides that private establishments may claim the cost as tax credit.
A minimum of 20% discount on admission fees charged by those venues.
Exemption from individual income taxes, provided that their annual taxable income does not exceed the property level determined by NEDA for that year.
Senior citizens are exempt from training fees for socioeconomic programs undertaken by OSCA as part of its work.
Free medical and dental services in government establishments anywhere in the country, subject to guidelines to be issued by the Department of Health, GSIS, and SSS.
To the extent practicable and feasible, it provides continuance of the same benefits and privileges given by GSIS, SSS, and PAG-IBIG that are enjoyed by those in actual service.
Senior citizens caring-related: The senior shall be treated as dependents provided for in the National Internal Revenue Code, and individual taxpayers caring for them (relatives or not) are accorded the privileges granted by the Code insofar as having dependents are concerned.
A realty tax holiday for the first five (5) years from the first year of operation, and priority in the building and/or maintenance of provincial or municipal roads leading to such homes/community/retirement villages.
There shall be an OSCA in the Office of the Mayor, headed by a Councilor designated by the Sangguniang Bayan, assisted by the Community Development Officer in coordination with the DSWD.
Plan, implement and monitor yearly work programs; draw up a list of available and required services that can be provided by senior citizens; maintain and regularly update a quarterly list of senior citizens and issue nationally uniform individual ID cards valid anywhere in the country; and serve as an information and liaison center for senior citizens.
The municipality, through the mayor, must ensure that provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest.
Imprisonment not exceeding one (1) month or a fine not exceeding ₱1,000.00, or both.