Definition of Key Terms
- "Senior citizen or elderly" means Filipino residents of Manila aged 60 years or older with at least one year residency.
- "Birthday gift" refers to monetary or in-kind benefit given yearly to senior citizens on their birthday.
Grant of Birthday Gift
- All qualified senior citizens of Manila receive a yearly birthday gift valued at PHP 300.
- The gift may be given in cash, in-kind, or a combination of both.
Implementation and Responsible Offices
- The City Treasurer’s Office, in coordination with the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs and the Manila Department of Social Welfare, is tasked to prepare implementing rules and regulations within 90 days of ordinance approval.
- These agencies ensure efficient administration of the birthday gift program and submit guidelines to the City Council.
Budget Allocation
- An initial budget of PHP 30,000,000 is appropriated to finance the birthday gift grants.
- Provision for adjustments depending on needs is allowed.
Legal and Administrative Provisions
- Separability Clause ensures any invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the ordinance.
- Repealing Clause rescinds conflicting local laws or regulations to enforce this ordinance effectively.
- Effectivity Clause declares the ordinance effective from January 1, 2015.
Legislative Process
- The ordinance was enacted by the Manila City Council on September 30, 2014.
- Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 2014, with appropriate attestations confirming the law's passage and effectivity.