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SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD NG MARIKINA
6TH CITY COUNCIL

PuSENT:
HON JOSE FABIAN I CADIZ,MD City Vice Mayor
Presiding Officer

lSt DISTRICT
HON RONNIE S ACUNA City Councilor
HON FRANKIE C AYUSON City Councilor
HON JOSEPH B BANZON City Councilor
HON CARISSA F CARLOS City Councilor
HON ELMER B NEPOMUCENO City Councilor
HON EVA AGUIRRE― PAZ City Councilor

2nd DISTRICT
HON ARIEL V CUARESMA City Councilor
HON ANNA B DAYAO City Councilor
HON MARK ALBERTJ DEL ROSARIO City Councilor
HON XY― ZA R DIAZEN City Councilor
HON ERNESTO M FLORES City Councilor
HON SUSANA P MAGTUBO City Councilor
HON ROMMEL F ORTIZ City Councilor
HON WILFRED S REYES City Councilor

SECTORAL REPRESENTATIVES
HON DOMINGO N DELA PAZ Liga President
HON PAUL DANIEL P BELMONTE SK Federation President

ON OFFICIAL LEAVE:
HON SERAFIN Y BERNARDINO City Councilor
HON MARIO M DELEON City Councilor

ORDINANCE N0 023
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0RDNANCE APPROVING THE REVISED SENIOR CITIZENS CODE OF

MARIKINA CITY

Introduced by:
Councilor RONNIE S. ACUNA

Co-sponsored by:
Councilor FRANKIE C. AYUSON
Councilor JOSEPH B. BANZON
Councilor SERAFIN Y. BERNARDINO
Councilor CARISSA F. CARLOS
Councilor ARIEL V. CUARESMA
Councilor ANNA B. DAYAO
Councilor MARIO M. DE LEON
Councilor MARK ALBERT J. DEL ROSARIO
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Councilor XYZA R DIAZEN

Councilor ERNESTO M FLORES
CouncilorSUSANA P MAGTUBO
Councilor ELMER B NEPOMUCENO
Councilor ROMMEL F ORTIZ
Councilor EVA AGUIRRE― PAZ
Councilorヽ VILFRED S REYES
Councilor DOMNGO N DELA PAZ
CouncilorPAUL DANIEL P BELMONTE
and Vice Mayor」 OSE FABIAN I CADIZ,MD

BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, bY thE SANGGUNIANG

PANLUNGSOD of MARIKINA, in session duly assembled, that:

CHAPTERI

GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION l. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the 2013 SENIOR CITIZENS
CODE of MARIKINA.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles. Pursuant to Article XV, Section 4 of the

Constitution of the Philippines, 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. Further,
Article XIII, Section 1l in the Declaration of Principles and State Policies provides: "zfie
Stale shall adopt an integroted and comprehensive approach to health developmenl
which shall endeavor to moke essentiat goods, health and other social services available
to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority .for the needs of the
underpriviliged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. " Under the operative
principles of decentralization and as provided for under the Local Government Code of
lSSt,lt" capabilities of local govemment units shall be enhanced to participate actively
in the implementation of national programs and projects'

SECTION 3. Policies. In consonance with the above Declaration of Principles, the

following are the declared policies of this Code:

(a) To motivate and maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation-building

and active participation and involvement on the development programs and
projects of the City Govemment of Marikina;

(b) To encourage their families and the communities they live with to reaffirm the
valued Filipino culture and tradition ofcaring for the elderly;

the elderly and provide full support to their well-being

' - To recognize the right ofparticipation
(c)
in social and civic activities;
and prof up their active

(d) To provide a comprehensive health care and rehabilitation system for disabled,
' ' lsnipensioner senior citizens to inspire and foster their will and capacity to attain
a more meaningful productive aging; and ,
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(e) To seek the active participation and pa(nership of the private sectors, non-
govemmental organizations and other people's organizations in promoting the
welfare of the senior citizens.

SECTION 4. Purpose of this Code. Within Marikina City, this Code shall cover and
govem the implementation of Republic Act No. 7432, otherwise known as the "Senior
Citizens Act", as amended, Republic Act No. 9257, otherwise knoum as the "Expanded
Senior Citizens Act of 2003". and Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the
"Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010" as well as the Implementing Rules and
Regulations covering the said Acts, as promulgated and adopted by the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Provisions of the Senior Citizens Acts, which
are concems of the of the national govemment, are incorporated in this Code for the
knowledge of concerned senior citizens of Marikina, as well as for the information of
those establishments that grant benefits and privileges to the elderly. All other provisions
thereof for as long as they are applicable for implementation in Marikina City shall be
enforced by this Code.

SECTION 5. DeJinition of Terms. For purposes of this Code, and as defined under
Implementing Rules and Regulations (lRR) that covers Republic Act 7432,9257, and
9994, the following terms are hereby defined as follows:

(a) ACCREDITED NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (NGO) shall refer

to any private non-profit organization, regional or national in scope, mainly
providing services for senior citizens, duly registered with the Securities &
Exchange Commission (SEC) and accredited by the Department of Social
Welfare & Development (DSWD);
(b) BASIC NECESSITIES shall refer to canned sardines, tuna, evaporate,
condensed, and powered filled milk, coffee, bread' white and brown sugar,
cooking oil, instant noodles. luncheon meat' meat loai comed beef,
frozen/refrigerated/preserved/ready-to-cook pork. beef and chicken. rice, corn,
bread, fresh,/dry/canned fish and other marine products, fresh pork' beef and
poultry meat, fresh eggs, fresh and processed milk' fresh vegetables, root
irops, coffee, sugar. cooking oit, salt laundry soap' detergents, firewood,
charcoal, candles and drugs classified as essential by the Department of
Health (DOH), and other commodities as maybe classified by the Department
of Trade and IndustrY (DTI);
(c) ACT/ ACTS shall refer to Senior Citizens Act and/or the Expanded Senior
Citizens Act of 2003;
(d) BENEFEACTOR/ CAREGIVER shall refer to any person, whether related to
senior citizen or not. who takes care of him or her is a dependent;
(e) DENTAL SERVICES shall refer to oral examination. cleaning, permanent
and temporary filling, extractions and gum treatments, restoration,
replacement or repositioning of teeth, or alteration of alveolar or periodontium
process of the maxilla and the mandible that are necessary for the diagnosis
and /or treatment of dental illness or injury;
(0 DIAGNOSTIC and LABORATORY TEST shall refer to X-Ray, CT scans,
blood chemistry examination, histopathology and immunopathology,
hematology, urine analysis, parasitology and bacteriology test, serology, blood
-and
banking, other diagnostic examinations that are necessary for the
diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury;
(g) ESiABLISHMENT shall refer to any private business entity or commercial
establishment engaged in the sale of goods, commodities, foods or offering _
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services that are duly licensed or franchised by the national government or by

local govemment unitl
(h) GERIATRICS shall refer to the branch of medical science devoted to the
study ofthe biological and physical changes and the diseases of old age;
(i) HEAD of the FAMILY shall refer to any person so defined in the National
Intemal Revenue Code, as amended;
0) HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE shall refer to health or supportive care
provided to the senior citizen patient at home by licensed health care
professionals to include, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, midwives,
physical therapist and caregivers:
(k) IDENTIFICATION CARD or ID shall refer to the senior citizen's ID issued
and signed by duly constituted authorities to an elderly:
(l) IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT shall refer to any documentary or material
proof of being a senior citizen which shall be used as basis for the issuance of
senior citizen identification card (lD) and for the availment ofthe benefits and
privileges under the law such as, birth or baptismal certificate, Philippine
passport, SSS or GSIS papers. military service record, or other authenticated
document or papers that will prove the senior citizen's age;
(m)INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZEN shall refer to any elderly who is frail, sickly
or with disability, and without pension or permanent source of income,
compensation or financial assistance from his/her relatives to support his/her
basic needs, as determined by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) in consultation with the National Coordinating and
Monitoring Board;
(n) LODGING ESTABLISHMENT shall refer to any building, edifice, structure,
apartrnent or house including tourist inn, apartelle, motorist hotel, and pension
house engaged in catering, leasing or providing facilities to transients, tourists
or travelers;
(o) MEDICAL SERVICES shall refer to hospital services, professional services
of physicians and other health care professionals and diagnostics and
laboratory tests that are necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of an illness
or injury;
(p) NEAREST SURVIVING RELATM shall refer to 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, grandparents, grandchildren, uncles and
aunts;
(q) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) shall refer 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 a regulatory body;
(r) OFFICE for SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA) shall refer to the office
established in cities and municipalities under the Office of the Mayor and
headed by a senior citizen;
(s) PRIME COMMODITIES shall refer to fresh fruits, flour, dried/ processed/
canned pork, beef and poultry meat, dairy products not falling under basic
necessities, noodles, onion, garlic, herbicides, feeds and veterinary
productions for poultry, swine and cattle, paper, school supplies, nipa
shingles, plyboard, construction nails, batteries, tight bulbs and electrical
supplies, steel wire and all drugs not classified as essential drugs by the
Department of Health (DOH) and other commodities that may be classified by
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of
Agriculture(DA),.ニ
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C) RECREATION CENTER shall refer to a place that offers recreation and

relaxation for a fee or for free which includes sports facility, indoor games,
board games, and the likesl
(u) RESIDENTIAL CARE/ GROUP HOME, RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY OT
RETIREMENT VILLACE shall refer to a facility which provides twenty four
(24)-hour resident group care for the physical. mental. social and spiritual
well-being of senior citizens in a homelike atmosphere which is accredited by
the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD) and licensed by
the concemed local govemment unit where the said facility is situated;
(v) RESTAURANT shall refer to any establishment duly licensed by the local
government unit (LGU). offering to the public regular and special meals or
menu, fast food, cooked food and short food orders, including tea, coffee, soft
drinks and hot and cold beverages,
(w)RETAILER. as described under the DTI guidelines. shall refer to any person
engaged in the business of selling consumer products directly to consumers,
which shall include among others, supermarket, grocery stores, convenience
and mini-convenience stores. bakeries, but excluding sari-sari stores, wet
markets, "talipapa" and cooperative stores;
(x) SENIOR CITIZEN or ELDERLY shall refer to any resident citizen of the
Philippines at least sixty (60) years old;
(y) SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER shall refer to the place established by Republic
Act No. 7876 with recreational, educational, health and social programs and
facilities designed for the full enjoyment and benefit of the senior citizens in a
city or municipality.

SECTION 6. Meaning of Abbreviations. For purposes of this Ordinance and for brevity,
the following abbreviations shall mean:

BIR -Bureau of Intemal Revenue

BPLO -Business Permit & Licensing Office of Marikina
CHED -Commission on Higher Education
CRO -Community Relations Office of Marikina
CTMDO -City Transportation Management & Development Office
DA -Department of Agriculture
DBM -Department of Agriculture
ED
Dep -Department of Education
DILG -Department of the Interior & Local Govemment
DOH -Department of Health
DOJ -Department of Justice
DOF -Department of Finance
DOLE -Department of Labor & Employment
DOTC -Department of Transportation & Communication
DSWD -Department of Social Welfare & Development
DTI -Department of Trade & IndustrY
GSIS -Government Service Insurance System
HLURB -Housing & Land Use Regulatory Board
NSCB -National Statistical Coordinating Board
NEDA -National Economic Development
NGO(s) -Non-Govemment Organization(s)
NIRC -National Intemal Revenue Code
OSCA -Office for Senior Citizens Affairs
Phit-HEALTH-Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
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PO(S) -People's Organization(s)

SEC -Securities & Exchange Commission
SSS -Social Security System
TESDA -Technical Education & Skills Development Authority

CHAPTER II
RIGHTS Of SENIOR CITIZENS

SECTION 7. Rights of the senior citizen. All senior citizens shall be entitled to the
rights herein set forth without distinction as to ethnic origin, sex, social status, religion,
political antecedents and other factors.

(a) Every senior citizen is endowed with the dignity and worth as a human being,
and has therefore, the right to be respected' especially by the young' and be
provided with love, care, understanding' and moral security;
(b) Every senior citizen has the right to a well-rounded development of his
personality to the end that he may become happy' useful and active member of
societY;
(c) Every senior citizen has the right to sufficient shelter, proper medical
attention, and all the basic physical requirements ofa health and vigorous life;
' . Every senior citizen has the right to live
(d) in and enjoy an atmosphere of
.o.ulity and rectitude for the enrichment and strengthening ofhis morale and
character;
(e) Every senior citizen has the right to full opportunities for safe and wholesome
recreation, and wholesome use of his leisure hoursl
(f) Every senior citizen has the right to protection against exploitation, improper
influlnces, hazards and other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his
physical, mental, emotional, social and moral preservation;
'Every
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Gl senior citizen has the right to live in a community and a society that can
offer an environment conducive to the promotion of his health;
(h) Every senior citizen has the right to the care, assistance and protection of the
CitY;
(i) Every senior citizen has the right to live as a free individual in an atmosphere
'' of peace, understanding, tolerance and universal brotherhood, and with the
detlrmination to contribute to his share in nation building;
o" Every senor citizen has the right to an efficient and honest government that
will deepen his faith in democracy and inspire him with the nature of morality
ofthe constituted authorities both in their public and private lives'
citizen
SECTION 8. Senior citizen's I.D. (IdentiJication card). Every qualified senior
the proof of his
[^1f,.;gt, to be issued with a valid Senior Citizen's I.D. which shall be
Ur]ng a senior citizen, and who shall be entitled to all the rights, benefits
and
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p.irit"g". alcorded to the elderty. The senior citizen's I.D. is not transferable and shall
not be used for any purpose or purposes' other than what was provided by
law' The-1ost
of the I.D. shall be reported immediately to the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs
citizen. his or her Senior Citizen's
ioscel for replacemeni. In case of death of a seniorofkin. or to the Local Civil Registry
i_O. ,t be suirendered to the OSCA by the nearest
prior to
of Marikina who shall require the surrendering of the Senior Citizen's I.D'
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deceased senior citizen. ,
issuance or release ofa copy ofthe death certificate ofthe
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CHAPTERIII

RESPONSIBILITIES of SENIOR CITIZENS

SECTION 9. Responsibilities of Senior Citizens. Every senior citizen, regardless of his

or her sex, religion, social status, creed, political antecedents and other factors, and for as
long as he is capable physically and mentally, shall:

(a) Maintain an upright and virtuous life in accordance with the tenets of his/her
religious beliefs and the dictates ofclean conscience;

(b) Love and respect the members of his,/her family and share with them his/her
wisdom for the strengthening, unity and harmony of the family;

(c) Exert his,trer best effort and capability, gained potentials and suitable abilities in
serving his/her fellowmen and his/her communityl

(d) Respect his/her fellowmen, their customs and traditions, the duly constituted
authority, laws ofthe country, and the principles and institutions ofdemocracy;

(e) Involve himself/herself and participate actively and to the extent of his/her
capability in city govemment programs and projects, social affairs and civic
activities for the promotion of public welfare. bearing in mind that their past
knowledge and gained expertise will help greatly in making the good image of the
city, as well as, shaping the country's future;

(0 Help in the observance of human rights, the strengthening of freedom, the

fostering of cooperation in the pursuit of common aspiration for progress and
prosperity and the furtherance ofpeace and order.

CHAPTER IV

CREATION of the OFFICE for SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA) and

BARANGAY OSCA

SECTION 10. Creation of the Ollice for Senior Citizen's Affairc (OSCA) of Marikina'
Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7432 provides for the establishment ofan office for senior
citizens affairs in all cities and municipalities, and pursuant with the said mandate, the
Office for Senior Citizens Affairs of Marikina was created by virtue of Ordinance No. 21,
Series of 1993.

SECTION 11 . Provision/Altocation of an oflice space for osCA. T\e city Govemment

of Marikina shall provide and allocate an office space for oSCA in any city Government
building, including the provision of the necessary amenities therefor'

SECTION 12. Functions of the oscA, The office for Senior citizens Affairs of
Marikina shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

(a) and monitor yearly work programs pursuant to the objectives

' ' To plan, implement
of ihe Senior Citizens Act (RA No, 7432)' as amended by the Expanded
Senior citizens Act (RA No. 9257) and further amended by the Expanded Senior
Citizens Act of 2012 1RA No. 9994)l
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(b) To draw up a list of available professional and/ or technical expertise and service
that can be offered or provided by the senior citizens of Marikina;
(c) To maintain and update regularly on a quarterly basis the record and list of senior
citizens of Marikina;
(d) To serve as a general information center lor all senior citizens of Marikina, as
well as serve as a liaison office to cater to the needs of the Marikina elderly;
(e) To monitor compliance of the provisions of the Senior Citizens Act and the
Expanded Senior Citizens Act, particularly on the grant of the special discounts
and privileges lo senior citizens:
(f) To report to the City Mayor all violations of the Senior Citizens Act and
Expanded Senior Citizens Act. with a copy of such report fumished to the
concemed Barangay OSCA;
(g) To assist senior citizens in filing complaints or charges before the Department of
Justice (DOJ), provincial or city courts the violation of any person' natural or
juridical, establishment, institution or agency refusing to comply with the benefits
and privileges granted under the Senior Citizens Act and Expanded Senior Citizen
Act of2003 and 2010;
(h) To assist and coordinate in all investigations regarding or relative to fraudulent
practices and abuses of the discounls and privileges committed by any ening
senior citizen;
(i) To establish linkages with accredited NGOs. people's organizations, other
govemment institutions, and the barangays in their respective areas;
0) To make representation in seeking financial grant, aid or resources from local,
foreign, or intemational organizations. NGOs' foundations. and other concemed
institutions in pursuit of programs and projects rebounding to the benefit and
welfare of the senior citizens or for the community;
(k) Formulate and prepare the intemal rules and procedures for application to the
intemal affairs of the OSCA;
(l) To perform such others functions and responsibilities as may be required by law
or duly constituted authorities.

SECTION 13. QuatiJications of lhe Head of the oscA, A qualified senior citizen shall
be appointed by the City Mayor to head the OSCA who must possess the following
qualifications:

(a) The senior citizen must be a natural-bom Filipino citizen and must have resided in
Marikina City for at least one ( I ) year;

(b) The senior citizen must be a registered voter of Marikina City;

(c) The senior citizen must be able to read and write;

(d) The senior citizen must be physically and mentally fit;

(e) The senior citizen must be a bona fide and active member of the OSCA.

SECTION 14. Manner of selection and Appointment of the oSCA Head A general
assembly of the senior citizens of Marikina shall choose and recommend three
(3) senior
citizens for consideration ofthe City Councit of Marikina and subsequent endorsement to
the City Mayor who shall finally appoint the senior citizen to head the OSCA'

SECTION 15. Term of olfice of the oscA Head. The oSCA Head of Marikina shall
have a term ofthree (3) years without reappointment but without prejudice lo ai ,.
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extension if exigency of public service so requires. In case of demise or permanent

disability, the remaining or unexpired term ofthe OSCA Head shall be served by the new
appointee provided that he/she shall have undergone the selection process. The newly-
appointed head is eligible for re-appointment provided that he or she has not served one-
half (ll2) of the tull term.

SECTION 16. Operation and Mointenonce of the OSCA. The necessary funding for the
operation and maintenance of the OSCA shall be appropriated and approved by the City
Government of Marikina. Appropriations therefor shall be based on the approved work
programs and projects and estimated operational expenditures which are to be submitted
by the OSCA.

SECTION 17. Supervision of and Assistance to OSCA. The office of the Mayor shall
exercise supervision over the OSCA relative to their plans, programs and projects, and
activities for the senior citizens of Marikina. The DSWD-Marikina and concemed city
government offrces or agencies shall assist the Head of the OSCA in the proper
implementation ofthe aforesaid plans, programs, projects, and activities.

CHAPTER V

CREATION Of BARANGAY OSCA

SECTION 18. Creation of Barangay OSCA. Thete shall be created a Barangay OSCA
for each of the sixteen (16) barangays of Marikina. Each Barangay OSCA shall be
composed ofa Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary' a Treasurer, an Auditor and four
(4) Board Members all of whom are to be elected by the senior citizens of the concemed
barangay. Period of their election will start every l " Saturday of July prior to the end of
each term of office.

SECTION 19. Quatification of the Chairman of Barangay OSCA, The qualifications of

the Chairman ofthe Barangay OSCA shalt be the same as that ofthe qualifications of the
Head ofOSCA Marikina and must have resided in his or her barangay for at least one (1)
year.

SECTION 20. Manner of Selection and Appoinlment of Barangay OSCA Chairman.

The Barangay OSCA Chairman, Vice-Chairman and officers thereof shall be elected by
an assembly of senior citizens residing in the concemed barangay. The election
guidelines and procedures shall be lormulated by the Community Relations Office (CRO)
and the Chairman of the Committee for Senior Citizens Affairs of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod of Marikina. in coordination with the concerned Barangay Govemment. The
elected Chairman shall automatically be a composite member of the OSCA of Marikina.

SECTION 21. Term of Ouice of the Chairman of the B.arangay OSC,4. Assumption of
office of Barangay OSCA Officers shall be on every 2no Monday of August. upon their
taking of oath of office. Chairman of the Barangay OSCA shall have a term of three (3)
years without reelection. In case of demise or permanent disability of a Chairman, the
remaining and unexpired term shall be automatically assumed by the Vice-Chairman. If
the Vice-Chairman, due to a reasonable cause, is unable to assume the vacant post of
chairmanship, by operation law on succession, the next officer in line has to serve the
remaining and unexpired term of the Chairman. In this regard, the ranking provided in
Section l8 of this Ordinance shall be followed. The Vice-Chairman or any ofthe officers
(as the case may be) who will serve as Chairman may be reelected if he or she has not

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served one-half (l/2) of the full term. The three-year term will only apply to the
succeeding set ofofficers who will be elected in their respective Barangays.

SECTION 22. Honorarium of the Chairman of Barangay OSCA. Each Chairman of the
Barangay OSCA shall be given a monthly honorarium ol Three Thousand Pesos
(Php3,000.00) chargeable against the funds of the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs
(OSCA). This provision shall apply to the next set of Chairmen of Barangay OSCA who
will be elected in their respective Barangays.

SECTION 23. Functions of the Barangay OSCA. The functions of the Barangay OSCA
will be the same as that of the OSCA of Marikina, for as long as they are applicable for
implementation in their respective barangays.

SECTION 24. Supervision of the Barangoy OSCA. The barangay OSCA shall be under
the administrative supervision of the OSCA of Marikina. The Barangay Captain of the
concemed barangay shall be vested with the power and authority in implementing to the
fullest the provisions of the Senior Citizens Act and the Expanded Senior Citizens Act
within the political jurisdiction of the barangay.

SECTION 25. Offrce/Staff for the Btrangay OSCA - Borangay Senior Citizen Center.
The concemed Barangay Government Llnit shall assign an office space in their respective
Barangay Halls for the use of Barangay OSCA. and provide all amenities necess.uy
therefor. Volunteer senior citizens from the barangay may serve as office staff of the
Barangay OSCA. The concemed Barangay Government Unit shall likewise provide and
designate a place within the barangay for the establishment of a Barangay Senior citizen
Center.

CHAPTER VI

CREATION Of COMMITTEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS

iN SANGGNUNIANG BARANGAYS Of MARIKINA

SECTION 26. Creation of a Commiltee for Senior Citizens Affairc in the Sangguniang
Barangays. There shall be created a Committee for Seniors Citizens Affairs in all
Sangguniang Barangays of Marikina to be headed by a Chairman who will be chosen
from among the Barangay Kagawads of the Sanggunian concemed through a duly
approved resolution. The concemed Barangay Chairman shall serve as an adviser to the
created Committee.

SECTION 27 . Functions and Responsihilities of the Committee for Senior Citizens

Affairs of the Barangay. The Committee for Senior Citizens Affairs of the Barangay
shall be the coordinating agency for the Barangay 0SCA and the monitoring unit of the
City Govemment of Marikina to ensure that the provisions of the Senior Citizens Acts are
being implemented to the fultest in their respective barangays. In coordination with the
Barangay OSCA, the Committee shall also be responsible in providing assistance and
support in the development and implementation of programs and projects for the senior
citizens of the barangays. The committee shall likewise conduct researches and studies,
and initiate legistative measures that are beneficial and advantageous to the senior
citizens of the Barangay.

CHAPTER VH
SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL
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FEDERATION Of SENIOR CITIZENS Of MARIKINA

SECTION 28. Senior Citizens Council. Pursuant to Section 458 (a), sub-paragraph 5,
(xvii) ofthe Local Government Code of 1991, there shall be established a city council for
the elderly, and in consonance thereof, the Senior Citizens Council of Marikina is hereby
created, to be composed of:

(a) The Honorable City Mayor as Chairmanl

(b) The Chairman of the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs of the City Council of
Marikina and the Head of the OSCA, as Vice-Chairman;

(c) The President of the Federation of Senior Citizens of Marikina, the City Health
Officer, the Chief of the DSWD-Marikina, the City Legal Officer of Marikina, the
Community Relations Officer of Marikina' as Members.

SECTION 29. Functions of the Senior Citizens Council. The Senior Citizens Council
shall have the following functions:

(a) Declare and designate the date of assembly of senior citizens of Marikina for the
nomination of three (3) senior citizen candidates to head the OSCA of Marikina;
(b) In coordination with the committee for Senior citizens Affairs of the Barangay
and concemed city govemment agencies. declare and designate the date of
election for the election of the chairman. Vice-Chairman and officers of the
Barangay OSCA;
(c) Formulate policies and adopt measures mutually beneficial to the elderly, to the
city and the communitY;
(d) Provide incentives for non-govemmental agencies and entities;
("j SuU;..t to the availability of funds, appropriate funds to support programs and
projects for the benefit of the elderlyl
-Coordinate,
(0 monitor and evaluate the implementation of programs and projects
for the senior citizens;
(g) Perform such other functions, as may be provided by law or duly constituted
authorities.

SECTION 30. Councit secrclatiat. There is hereby constituted for the Senior Citizens a
Council Secretariat which shall be responsible for providing technical support,
documentation, preparation of reports and other assistance as may be required in the
discharge of its functions. The Senior Citizens Council may avail of the services of
physica'ily and mentally capable elderly, NGOs, educational or research institution for
this purpose.

SECTION 31. Federation of Senior Citizens of Marikina. The federation of Senior

citizens of Marikina was duly accredited by the City Government of Marikina by virtue
of Resolution No. 040, Series of 2002. The federation shall serve as an advisory body to
the OSCA of Marikina and the Senior Citizens Council. The federation shall be affiliated
with the National Federation of Senior citizens Association ofthe Philippines.

CHAPTER VIII

CONTRIBUTION of the SENIOR CITIZENS to the COMMUNITY

qualified, mentally
SECTION 32. Senior Citizens' Contribution to the Community' Arty
LJ physically capable senior citizen, as determined by the Office for Senior Citizens of
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Marikina may render voluntary services to the community, which shall consist, but not be
limited to the following:

(a) Tutorial and/or consultancy services relative to hisiher expertise or profession;

(b) Actual sharing or teaching of gained, acquired or learned skills that could help
others generate income, or that will serve as a hobby or leisure for other senior
citizens;
(c) Serve as educators in study and leaming centers in non-formal education services;
(d) Participate in city govemment's public welfare programs, civic affairs and other
community services, like serving as adviser, guidance counselor, resource
provider, tourist aide, and such other beneficial work or activity where the talent,
expertise, profession or trade ofthe senior citizen may be aptly used or applied;
(e) Individually or jointly, formulate plans, programs and projects for community
development and for the benefit ofall the senior citizens in general;
(0 Solicit grants or donations from local and foreign foundations, charitable
institutions and/or non-governmental organizations. to finance noteworthy
community programs and senior citizen projects.

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award or grant special benefits or privileges subject to the approval of the City Mayor
and availability of funds, in addition to the other privileges provided for under the Acts.

CHAPTER IX

PRMLEGES for the SENIOR CITIZENS

SECTION )4. Discounts from Establishments. Every senior citizen of Marikina shall be
granted TWENTY PERCENT (20%) discount and exemption from the value-added tax
(vaD, if applicable, on the sale of the following goods and services offered to the
general public, regardless of the amount purchased from any establishment, irrespective
of classification, relative to the utilization of services for the exclusive use of senior
citizens:
(a) HOTELS and SIMILAR LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS - The discount shall
be for room accommodation and other amenities olfered by the establishment,
such as. but not timited to, hotel-based parlors, barbershops, restaurants, massage,
parlor, sauna bath, aromatherapy rooms' workout gyms, swimming pools,
iacuzzis, ktv bars, intemet 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) RECREATION CENTERS - The discount shall be for the utilization of services
in the form of fees, charges and rental for sports facilities or equipment, including
golfcart rentals and green fees, or venues for ballroom dancing, yoga, badminton
iourts, bowling lanes, table or lawn tennis workout gyms, martial arts facilities
which shall include the facitities ofthe Marikina Sports Park'

Non-profit, stock golf and country clubs which are not open to the general public,
and are private ani for exclusive membership only as duly proven by their official
Securities and Exchange registration paper. are not mandated to give the 207o
senior citizens discount. However, should restaurants and food establishments
inside these country clubs be independent concessionaries and food sold are not-
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consumable items under club membership dues, they must grant the 20%o senior
citizen discount.

For Dine-in services under items (a), (b) and paragraph 2 of item (c) of Section
34, the privilege must be personally availed of by the senior citizen as defined
herein, and no proxies or authorization in favor of another person who is not a
senior citizen will be honored.
(d) HOSPITAL, GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES, DRUG
STORES, PHARMACIES, MEDICAL AND OPTICAL CLINICS, AND
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS DISPENSING MEDICINES AND MEDICAL

REHABILITATIVE DEVICES - The discount for the purchase of generic or

branded medicines. drugs and services rendered by these establishments shall be
supported by the following:
i. Doctor's prescription containing the name of the senior citizen, age. sex.
address, date of prescription, the generic name and quantity of medicine
and dosage thereof. The prescription shall also contain the name of the
physician, his professional license and tax receipt numbers, if applicable
his narcotic license number;
ii. Purchase booklet issued by the OSCA with control number, date of issue
name of senior citizen. his address and other relevant information;
iii. Senior citizens ID with picture containing his signature and that of the
issuing authority;
iv. Signed authorization letter currently dated, in case the medicine is bought
by a representative ofthe senior citizen.

The City Govemment of Marikina shall provide fully subsidized medical and
dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees for all senior citizens confined in
service wards of govemment facilities while 20Yo discount and VAT exemption
shall apply for all senior citizens confined in pay sections (both in and out patient)
of govemment health facilities.

Private health facilities and hospitals shall grant all senior citizens 20Vo discount
and VAT exemption on medical and dental services, and diagnostic and
laboratory fees, including professional fees of attending doctors.

All medicat devices used/consumed during check-up or confinement of a senior

citizen regardless of number of days of stay in the hospital or any health facilities
shall be covered by lhe 20o/o discount and VAT exemption. Medical devices to be
used during the recovery at home, or for monitoring of a particular ailment or
disease, or to aid the maintenance ofa treatment shall also be covered by the 20%o
discount and VAT exemption provided that prescription for the use of such
medical device/s shall be provided by the physician.

The same discount and exemption shall also apply for the purchase of eyeglasses,
hearing aids, dentures, prosthetics, artificial bone replacements like steel and
which includes implants, plates, rods, and screws as well as walkers, crutches,
wheelchairs, canes, geriatric diapers and other essential medical supplies,
accessories and equipment for senior citizens.

Professional fees of licensed health professionals in all private hospitals, medical

facilities and outpatient clinics and home health care facilities shall be subject to
the same discount and exemPtion. .
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(e) THEATERS, CINEMA HOUSES, CONCERT HALLS, CIRCUSES,

CARNIVALS and OTHER SIMILAR PLACES Of CULTURAL
PRESENTATION. LEISURE and AMUSEMENT - The discount shall be on
admission fees.
(0 PUBLIC LAND TRANSPORTATION - The 20Yo discount shall be granted by all
public land transportation which includes Land Railway Transport (LRT), Meho
Railway Transport (MRT), Metro Train, Philippine National Railway (PNR)
trains, public utility buses (PUBs), public utility jeepneys (PUJs), taxi shuttle
services. Senior citizens shall be entitled likewise to 20o/o fare discount on all
public utility tricycles operating within Marikina City upon presentation of their
OSCA ID. The CTMDO shall require all franchised public utility tricycles
operating within Marikina City to post with the "tarifa" a sign that Senior Citizens
are given 207o discount on tricycle fares.
(g) AIR and SEA TRANSPORTATION. 20% discount shall likewise be granted to
senior citizens on all domestic air and sea fares, including promotional fares and
fees for advance bookings.

SECTION 35. Special Discounl on Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities. Pursuant
to the guidelines issued by the DTI on the grant of special discount in special programs
for senior citizens, every senior citizen of Marikina. upon presentation of his/her Senior
Citizens card, shatl be entitled to a special discount of Five (5%) percent of the regular
price of the following basic necessities and prime commodities to be purchased from
supermarkets, grocery stores, convenient and mini-convenience stores and shops, and
bakeries only:
(a) Canned sardines, tuna
(b) Evaporated, condensed and powder filted milk
(c) Coffee
(d) Bread
(e) White and brown sugar
(f) Cooking oil
(g) Instant noodles
(h) Luncheon meat, meat loaf, corned beef
(i) Frozen/ refrigerated/ preserved/ ready-to-cook pork, beefand chicken
(i) Powdered, liquid, bar, laundry and detergent soap
Provided: That the total amount of purchase shall not exceed the amount of Six
Hundred Pesos (P600.00) per calendar week without cturyover of the unused
amount.

SECTION 36. Posting of Inlormative Posters. All concemed establishments covered by

the Senior Citizens Act shall post in front and inside their premises informative posters
which state that the establishments is granting Twenty Percent (20%) discount to senior
citizens. The Business Permit & Licensing Office of Marikina shall include this mandate
as one of the requirements on the issuance ofbusiness permit and license to operate.

SECTION 37 . Purchase Boo*/ets. Purchase booklets shall be distributed by the OSCA of

Marikina which will be presented to the drugstore or retailer every time a purchase of
medicine or basic necessities and commodities is made. The booklets shall contain the
name of the senior citizen, the tisting of medicine or basic necessities and prime
commodities and the date ofpurchase.

SECTION 38. Authorized Represenlalive, A senior citizen who can not personally make
the purchase of medicine and basic necessities and prime commodities may appoint a
representative to make the purchase for and in his / her behalf. The appointed
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representative shall present the OSCA ID of the concemed senior citizen and an
authorization letter.

CHAPTERX

OTHER PRMLEGES and EXEMPTIONS

SECTION 39. Provision of Express Lane/Help Desk/Special Counter for Senior

Citizens. Express lanes, help desk and/ or special counters for senior-citizens shall be
provided in all private and retail-owned business establishments, drug stores and
government offices. In the absence of an express lane, priority shall be given to the

senior citizens in availing of the services. Ordinance No.l84, Series of 1994 requires all
drug stores and companies to provide special counters for senior citizens' and imposing
penalties for violation thereol

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exemption from the payment of the individual income tax, provided he/she
considered to be minimum wage earner in accordance with Republic Act No. 9504.

SECTION 41. Exemption from Training Fees The senior citizen shall be exempted
from training fees for socio-economic programs conducted by private and govemment
agencies, subject to the guidelines to be issued by the DTI. DOLE. DA' TESDA and
DOST.TRC.

SECTION 42. Free Medical and Dental Semices 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 ofby
senior citizens, including professional fees of attending doctors in all govemment
hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care services, shall be
provided free of charge to senior citizens.

SECTION 43. Medicol and Dental Semices in Private Facilities. In accordance with
the rules and regulations to be issued by the DOH and in coordination with the Phil-
HEALTH, a senior citizen shall be granted twenty percent (20%) discount on medical
and dental services and diagnostic and laboratory fees, such as, but not limited to x-ray,
computerized tomography scans and blood tests including professional fees of attending
doctors in all private hospitals and medical facilities.

SECTION 44. Educational Privileges. Educational assistance shall be granted to a

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, leaming materials. and uniform allowance to the extent feasible:
Provided, that the senior citizen shall meet minimum admission requirements'

SECTION 45. Benefits and Privileges for Retirees. To the extent practicable and
feasible, a senior citizen shall be granted the continuance of the same benefits and
privileges given by the GSIS, the SSS and the PAG-IBIG. as the case may be and as are
enjoyed by those in active service. Retirement benefits of retirees from both the
government and the private sector shall be regularly reviewed to ensure their continuing
iesponsiveness and sustainability, and to the extent practicable and feasible, shall be
upgraded to be at par with the culrent scale enjoyed by those in active service. -
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SECTION 46. Privileges on Granting Special Discounts in Special Prograns. Subject

to the guidelines to be issued by the DTI and the DA, and to the extent possible, the
government may grant special discounts in special programs for senior citizen on
purchase of basic necessities and prime commodities. Provided that, such special
programs and their guidelines shall be developed by the concemed department with the
concemed department's jurisdiction.

SECTION 47. Death Benejit Assistanca In case of demise of an elderly, his/her family
may avail of a burial assistance in the amount of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00)
which shall be chargeable against the funds of the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs
(oscA).

CHAPTERXI

DISCOUNTS AS TAX DEDUCTION

SECTION 48. Discounts as Tax Deduction of Estoblishments. An establishment may

claim as tax deduction the discounts granted to senior citizens based on the net cost ofthe
goods sold or services rendered. Provided: that the cost of the discount shall be allowed
is deduction from gross income for the same taxable year that the discount is granted.
Provided further that: The total amount ofthe claim tax deduction net of value added tax
(VAT), if applicable shall be included in their gross sales receipts for tax purposes and
rt utt Ue suU.lect to proper documentation and to the provisions of the NIRC, as amended.
Provided finally that: The implementation of the tax deduction shall be subject to the
Revenue Regulations to be issued by the BIR and approved by the DOF'

CHAPTER XII

NATIONAL and LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

SECTION 49. Employmenl. Senior citizens, who have the capacity and desire to work,
or to be re-employid, rhuu be provided with information and matching services to enable
them to be productive members of society. Terms ol employment shall conform to the
provisions oi the Labor Code, as amended, the Civil Services rules and regulations and
other laws.

Private entities that shatl employ senior citizens as employees upon effectivity of the
Expanded Senior Citizens 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
iug", to senioi citizens, subject to the provisions of the NIRC, as amended in the
Reienue Regulations to be issued by the BIR approved by the Department of Finance
(DOF). Provided, however, that such employment shall continue for a period of, at east,
si* 1Oj .onttrr. Provided, further, that the net annual income of the senior citizen does not
exceed the poverty level for that year as determined by the NEDA through the NSCB.
The DOLE, in coordination with other govemment agencies, such as, but not limited to,
the Technology and Livetihood Resources Center (TLRC) and the DTI, shall asses,
design and imllement training programs that will provide skills or livelihood support
for
senior citizens.

SECTION 50. Education. The DepEd, the TESDA and the cHED, in coordination with
NGOs and POs shall institute a program that will ensure access of senior citizens to
formal and non-formal education. and they are to: .
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(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 and materials;
(d) In coordination with the OSCA and the CSWDO, shall conduct
assessment and profiling of senior citizens who wanted to study; and
(e) Conduct continuing research and development progftlm for the necessary
and relevant education of the senior citizens.

Section 51. Health. The DOH, in coordination with the City Govemment of Marikina,
NGOs and POs for senior citizens. shall institute a national health program and shall
provide an integrated health service for senior citizens. The health programs aims to
promote healthy and productive elderly population through:

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

package catering to the specific needs ofthe elderly;
(b) Human resource development/ capability/building of health personnel in relation
to the care and health problems ofthe elderly;
(c) Health promotion for senior citizens;
(d) Conduct ofresearches and study.

The City Govemment shall train community-based health workers among senior
citizens and health personnel to specialize in geriatric care and health problems of
senior citizens. In coordination with and technical assistance provided by the DSWD,
NGOs and other concemed agencies, community-based health rehabilitation
programs shall be established.

SECTION 52. Social Semices. The DSWD-Marikina, in coordination with the OSCA of
Marikina, NGOs, concemed POs, and concemed offices and agencies of the City
Govemment, shall develop and implement programs on social services for senior
citizens, the component of which are:
(a) Self and social enhancement services to provide senior citizens opportunities for
socializing, organizing, creativeness and self-improvement;
(b) After care and follow-up services for senior citizens who are specially those who
have problems of reintegration with the family and community, free counseling
shall be provided to both the senior citizens and their families;
(c) Neighborhood support services wherein the community or family members shall
provide care-giving services to the frail' sick or bedridden senior citizens;
(d) Substitute family care in the form of residential care-group homes for the
abandoned, neglected, unattached or homeless senior citizens and those incapable
of self-care; and
(e) Inclusion of community-based settings as practicum for academic institutions and
in the curriculum ofcare-giving and technical vocational schools'

SECTION 53. Housing. The Senior citizens Act. as expanded and further amended,
provides that the national govemment shall inctude in its national shelter program the
special housing needs of senior citizens, such as establishment of housing units for the
elderly.
Tl.e fiLUnS is mandated to formulate housing designs suitable to the requirements and
needs of the senior citizens. In accordance with Executive Order No. 105,
promulgated
on May 16, 2002, the housing program shall include the establishment and/or donation of
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group/foster homes for the neglected. abused and unattached or homeless senior citizens
and those incapable of self-care, including its management, maintenance and operation.

SECTION 54. Access to Public Transport. The DOTC in coordination with concemed
agencies is mandated by the Acts to develop programs to assist senior citizens in gaining
full access in the use of public transport and facilities. The minimum requirements and
standards to make transportation facilities and utilities for public use shall be developed
for accessibility and mobility of senior citizens, particularly those with disability,
pursuant to the Accessibility Law.

SECTION 55. Assislance to Benefoclors/ Caregivers. Benefactors and caregivers of

senior citizens shall be treated as head of family and be entitled to basic personal
exemption allowed by the NIRC. as amended, equivalent to Twenty Five Thousand Pesos
(25,000.00). For income tax purposes and as a head of famity, the benefactors or
caregiver must be an unmarried or legally-separated man or woman who cares and lives
with the senior citizen who is totally dependent upon him or her for full support, be they
relatives or not.

SECTION 56. The Senior Citizens Center-Healthy Lifestyle Cenler of Marikino.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7876, otherwise known as the "Senior Citizens Center Act
of the Philippines", Ordinance No.4l. Series of 1996 was enacted and mandated the
establishment of a Senior Citizens Center in Marikina. With the financial aid from the
World Health Organization (WHO), the City Govemment of Marikina established the
Senior citizens Health Lifestyle center which- is a venue for social and recreational
services, spotu and other socio-cultural activities and on where senior citizens can avail
free medical services, obtains health counseling, and other health services. The Center
shall identiff the needs of Senior Citizens of Marikina City and will initiate, develop and
implement productive activities and work schemes for their leisure and in order to
provide them with extra eamings that could supplement their finances.
The center shall also promote and maintain linkages with other instrumentalities or
agencies of the govemment, including the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of
the Philippines and other NGOs. for the delivery of health care services, facilities,
professional advice/ counseling services, training and community self-help projects.

CHAPTER XIII

RESPONSIBILTY and PROGRAMS of the ITS SENIOR CITIZENS

SECTION 5'l . Cily Government Responsibility, The Senior Citizens Act mandates that
the City Govemment of Marikina shall be responsible in ensuring that the provisions of
the Acts are implemented to its fullest extent. And through its local Chief Executive, to
require all establishments covered by the Acts to prominently display posters, stickers,
and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges ofsenior
citizens.

SECTION 58. City Government Programs for lts Senior Citizens. The City Govemment
of Marikina has the following programs, projects and legislative measures for its senior
citizens.

(a) Enactment of Ordinance No. 21, Series of l99l creating the Office for Senior
Citizens of Marikina;
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(b) Enactment of Ordinance No. 65, Series of 1993, as amended by Ord. No.81,
Series of 1993 declaring the third week of October every year as "Senior Citizens
Week";
(c) Enactment of Ordinance No. 67 Series of 1994 strictly implementing the granting
of 207o discount on fares of senior citizens;
(d) Enactment of Ordinance No.l & 4, Series of 1994 requiring all drug
storeVcompanies to designate special counters for senior citizens;
(e) Establishment of the Senior Citizens Center, known as the, "Senior Citizens
Healthy Life Style Center" (Ord.No.4l, Series of 1996 that caters to the medical
and health needs of senior citizens;
(f) Passage of Resolution No.204, Series of 1998 requesting all accredited food
establishments in Marikina to comply in giving discount to all senior citizens;
(g) Accreditation of the Marikina City Federation of senior Citizens, affiliated with
the national Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (Ord.
No. 04O,Series of 2002);
(h) Establishment of a Training Center for Caregivers (Res. No. I 88, Series of 2002);
(i) "Dalaw Kay Tatang at Inang", an ambulatory health care program visitation
whereby city health personnel in ambulance make home visitation on the elderly
to provide them health care services:
O Free admission upon entry to the Marikina Sports Park for their physical
reconditioning.

CHAPTER XIV

PARTNERSHIP ofthe NATIONAL and LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS' and

NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

SECTION 59. Parlnership of lhe Governmer An s. The national govemment units

shall:
(a) Explore livelihood opportunities and other undertakings to enhance the well-being
of- senior citizens.
(b) Encourage the establishment of grassroots organizations for the elderly in their
respective territorial jurisdiction.
(c) Establish a community-based health and rehabilitation program in coordination
with the DILG, DOH, DSWD. NGOs and POs and other concemed agencies.
(d) Develop and implement programs responsive to the needs of senior citizens in
their locality.

SECTION 60. Partnership ofGovernment and Non-Governmental OrganiTations.

NGOs and/or private volunteer organizations, dedicated to the promotion, enhancement
and support ofthe welfare of senior citizens are herby encouraged to become partners of
the govemment in the implementation of programs and projects for the elderly.

The govemment shall recognize the vital role of NGOs in complementing the
govemment in the delivery of services to senior citizens. It shall likewise encourage
NGOs for senior citizens to develop innovative service models and pilot projects and to
assist in the duplication of successful examples of these models elsewhere in the country.

SECTION 61. Support for Non-Governmental organiTatiozs. NGos for senior citizens
may avail of the following from appropriate government agencies, subject to certain
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(a) Technicat assistance in the areas of capability building, packaging of project

proposals, provision of program materials. e.g. manuals, brochures, leaflets,
modular packages and acting as resource persons to training activitiesl
(b) Assistance to the replication ofsuccessful programs and projects;
(c) Eligibility to purchase or subcontract projects and/or services from concerned
government agency subject to government regulation;
(d) Subsidy for program implementation depending on availability of funds and
fulfillment of requirements of agency concemed;
(e) Assistance in establishing linkages with local, national and intemational
organizations and networks for resource development, sharing and generation;
(f) Endorsement of representation to advisory boards, sectoral councils, inter-
agency committees, technical working groups, among others;
(g) Endorsement by the appropriate govemment agency for duty-free importation of
and equipment to government regulations.

SECTION 62. Dkcount for utilities. At least Fifty Percent (50%) discount for the
consumption of electricity, water, and telephones shall be granted to the senior citizens
center and residential care/group homes that are non-stock, non-profit domestic
corporation organized and operated exclusively for the purpose ol promoting the well-
being of abandoned, neglected, unattached, or homeless senior citizens. To avail of the
discounts, the' following are required;
(a) accredited Senior Citizens Center
Being utilized by the senior citizens as certified by the DSWD
Regional Oflice.
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Accredited by the DSWD

Must have a separate meter for water, electricity and telephone.
For telephone discount, only one (l) line is entitled to 50% discount
on monthly service charge, excluding long distance and overseas
calls.
(b) Accredited Residential/Group Homes
i. Licensed or accredited bY DSWD
ii. Must be serving at least six (6) senior citizens on a twenty-four (24)
hours basis.
iii. Must have been in operation for the last six (6) months'
iv. Must have a separate meter for water, electricity and telephone'
v. For telephone discount, only one (l) line is entitled to50% discount
on monthly service charge, excluding long distance and overseas
calls.

SECTION 63. Assistance to Residential Homes/Communilies/Retirement villages.

Individuals or accredited non-govemmental institutions establishing homes, residential
communities or retirement villages solely for the senior citizens shall be accorded the
following.
first five (5) years starting from the first year of
' ' Realty tax holiday for theguidelines
(a)
to be issued by the DoF and its Bureau of
operation subject to the
Local Gavel Finance.
(b) Priority in the building and/or maintenance of provincial or municipal roads
leadingtotheaforesaidhome,residentialcommunityorretirementvillage.

CHAPTER XV
MONITORING and C00RDINATING■ 41ECHANISM
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SECTION 64. Moniloring and Coordinating Mechanism- The Expanded Senior

Citizens of 2003 mandated the establishment of a national inter-agency coordinating and
monitoring mechanism at the national level known as the, "National Inter-Agency
Coordinating & Monitoring Board". prescribing its composition and defining its
functions. The Act also required the establishment of an Inter-Agency Coordinating and
Monitoring Board at the regional level with the same functions with the same
membership and similar functions that of National Board. Pursuant to the devolved
functions accorded by the Government Code of l99l to local government units, the City
Govemment of Marikina hereby establish its Local Inter-Agency Coordinating &
Monitoring Board.

SECTION 65. Composition of the Local Intet-Agency Coordinating & Monitoring

Board" The Local Inter-Agency Coordinating & Monitoring Board shall be composed of
the following:
(a) Chairperson Chief of DSWD-Marikina
(b) Vice-Chairperson Chief of the DILG-Marikina
(c) Members City Fiscal of Marikina
The City Health Officer of Marikina
Head of the OSCA of Marikina
President ofthe Federation of Senior Citizens of Marikina
Four (4) NGO Representatives

The Board may call on other city govemment agencies, NGOs and POs to serve as
resource persons as the need arises. They shall not have the right to vote.

SECTION 66. NGO Representation. The NGOs shall represented, preferably by a senior
citizen, but not limited to, women, urban poor and veterans who are accredited by DSWD
and have services primarily for senior citizens. The representative shall be selected
appointed by the Board and shall serve a period of three (3) years.

SECTION 67. Functions of the Board. The Local Inter-Agency Coordinating &
Monitoring Board shall have the following function:
(a) Formutate a domestic or local plan of action for senior citizens in coordination
concemed government agencies and other stakeholders.
(b) Develop effective monitoring and reporting system towards an efficient,
consistent uniform implementation ofthe plan
(c) Develop and institute effective and innovative and approaches and methods
with which address the issues and concems ofthe senior citizens;
(d) Coordinate the programs and projects of the concemed agencies by
immediately effectively address the issues and concems ofthe senior citizens.
(e) Coordinate and conduct of city-wide information, educational campaign and
the other advocacy activities on the Expanded Senior Citizens Act 0f2003.
(f) Monitor the conduct of education, training and other capability-building
program maximize the construction and participation of senior citizens.
(g) Coordinate the conduct and evaluate of plan of action, research, and
documentation of goods participates and disparities for policy and progmm
development.
(h) To actively establish local network for resource generation and technical
cooperation.
(i) Prepare yearly accomplishment report to the Office of the Mayor of Marikina
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Senior Citizens Council' the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Marikina, and the
concemed governmenl agencies. -
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SECTION 68 3ο α″′S′ ε″″′ねムThe DSVVD― Marikina shall act as the Secretariat ofthc
Board

CHAPTER XVI
IMPLEMENTING MECHANISM AND ENFORCING AUTHORITIES

SECTION 69. Implemenling Mechankn To help ensure efleclive implementation of

the Senior Citizens Act and the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, the following offices and
agencies ofthe City Government shall:
(a) The Offrce for the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) of Marikina shall exercise
all the mandated function and responsibilities as provided for under the Senior
Citizens Acts.
(b) The Business Permit & Licensing Office (BPLO) of Marikina shall, prior to
the approval and issuance of business permits and licenses, fumish to the
establishment copies of the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7432
(Senior Citizens Act, as amended) and Republic Act No. 9257 (Expanded
Senior Citizens Act of 2001).
(c) The Public Information Office (PIO) of Marikina shall launch a city-wide
information campaign regarding the aforementioned Senior Citizens Acts.
(d) The City Transportation Management & Development Office (CTMDO),
prior to approval and issuance of franchise to operate, or renewal thereof,
shall require all public utility tricycles operating within Marikina City to post
the required sticker that reflects the 20% discount to be granted to senior
citizens.
(e) The Barangays of Marikina shall disseminate information regarding the
pertinenl provisions of the Senior Citizens Act in their respective areas of
jurisdiction, including the posting of this Code in the bulletin boards in their
barangay halls.
(f) Allconcerned offices and agencies ofthe City Government shall be fumished
with copies ofthis Code for their information, guidance and dissemination.

SECTION 70. Enforcing Authorities. All agencies of the City Govemment of Marikina
vested with police powers shall be responsible for the strict implementation and
enforcement of this Code, to include:
(a) The Barangay Captain and /or the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs of the
barangay.
(b) The Marikina PNP and other law-enforcing agencies of the City Govemment.

CHAPTERXVII

APPLICATION Of PENALTIES

SECTION 71. Penalties lor Persons. Any person who violates any provision of the
Acts shall be imposed with the following penalties, as prescribed under the adopted
implementing Rules and Regulations covering the Senior Citizens Acts.
(a) For the first Violation, a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000.00) but not exceeding One Hundred Thousand Pesos (100,000.00)
and imprisonment for not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6)
years;
(b) For any subsequent violation, a fine ofnot less than One Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P100,000.00), but not exceeding Two Hundred Thousand Pesos -
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(P200,000.00) and imprisonment for not less than fwo (2) years, but not more
than six (6) years.
(c) For abuse of the privileges granted under the Acts, a fine of not less than
Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00), but not more than One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P100.000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6)
months.
(d) If the offender is an alien or a foreigner, he shall be deported immediately
after service of sentence without further deportation proceedings.

SECTION 72. Penalties for corporations. If the offender is a corporation, organization

or any similarly entity, the officials thereof directly involved shall be hetd liable. Upon
f,rlling of an appropriate complaint after due notice and hearing, the proper authorities
may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, license to operate,
franchise of similar privileges granted tom any business entity that fails to abide by the
provisions of the Acts.

SECTION 73. Fines/penalties for Violation of the City Ordinances. The following
penalties shall be imposed for violations of city ordinances, as prescribed by Section 458,
(1), (iii) of the Local Govemment Code of'I991 which authorizes local govemment units
to approve ordinances imposing fines and penalties for violation of city ordinances:

(a) For violation of Ord. 184, l".Offense -PI,000.00 fine

Series of 1994 2"d Offense - P 5,000.00 and
-Failure of drug stores/ Revocation ofbusiness permit and
companies to provide special license lo-operate
counters for senior citizen

(b) For Violation of Ord. No. 67, Fines for Conductors/Driver

Series of 1994 lst offense - P500.00 fine
-For not granting 20% of fare 2nd offense - Pl,000.00 fine
discount to senior citizens Fines for operators who instrucl not
to extend the 20%o fare discount:
I't offense - P5,000.00 fine
2nd offense -The fine and penalty
imposed on persons
by the Senior Citizens Act.

(c) For Public Utility Tricycles Fines for the tricycle driver/
Not granting 20Yo fare operator/ owner
Discount to senior citizens 1't offense - Pl,000.00 fine
on both driver and owner
2nd offense - P5,000.00 and
Revocation of the Franchise
to operate

(d) For not posting 20% Fine for the tricycle owner P500.00
Discount sticker on tricycles

(e) For not posting informative Fine for the establishment

Billboards on discount by owner *1.000.00
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The CTMDO shall require all public utility tricycles operating in Marikina city to
permanently post a sticker inside the tricycle's sidecar which estates that senior citizens
are given 20% discount on tricycle fares. The CTMDO shall issue the sticker and may
charge a minimal fee therefore.

SECTION 74. Cily Fines/ Penaltics-Exclzsiuifl. Pursuant to the developed powers and
authority vested upon local govemment units by the Local Govemment Code of 1991, the
fines and penalties imposed by the City Govemment of Marikina for violation of City
Ordinances shall be separate and exclusive of the fines and penalties imposed by the
Senior Citizens Act, unless otherwise, declared by the judicial court or competent
authority.

CHAPTER XVIII

APPROPRIATION

SECTION 75- Appropriation. The DBM and DSWD issued Joint circular No. 2003-01
on April 28, 2003 regarding the Implementing Guidelines for Section 29 of the General
Appropriations Act for FY 2003, entitled, "Seuing Aside One Percent of Govemment
Agency Budget for ProgramVProjects related to Senior Citizens and the Disabled,"
wherein local government units are mandated to issued guidelines relative to the
implementation of Section 29 of the General Appropriations Act of 2003.

The Senior citizens Act mandates local chief executives of local government units to
immediately include in their annual appropriations the funding necessary to implement
programs and services required by the Acts and its IRR. Thus, except for the provisions
of the Senior Citizen Acts which requires the funding olthe Office of the President of the
Philippines and concemed national government agencies, funds necessary to implement
the provisions of this code shall de charged out of the funds of the City Govemment of
Marikina. Thereafter, any such amount as shall be needed for the regular implementation
of this code shall be included in the annual preparation of the local chief executive
budget.

SECTION 76. Budgetary Allocation for Programs/Projects Relating to Senior Citizens

and lhe Dbabled Pursuant to the Joint Circular No. 2003-01, jointly issued by the
Department of Budget Management (DBM) and the Department of Social Welfare &
Development (DSWD), providing for the Implementing Guidelines for Section 29 of the
General Appropriations Act for FY 2003, the City Govemment of Marikina hereby
allocates annually one percent (l%) of its yearly total executive budget for the exclusive
use in the implementation of programs, projects and activities for the senior citizens and
the disabled persons of Marikina City, as enumerated under the afore-mentioned Joint
Circular.

SECTION 77. Budgetary Allocation for the conduct of Borangay OSCA Election.
Funding necessary for the conduct of the said election for this year shall be taken from
any available fund and shall thereafter be included annually in the budget of the
Community Relations Office (CRO).

SECTION 78. Implementing Authorily. The local chief executive shall be responsible
for the implementation ofthe programs, projects, activities and services that will address
the needs of the elderly and disabled persons of Marikina, as well as, the submission of
reports as required by the Joint Circular of the DBM and DSWD. The Office of the Local
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Chief Executive shall likewise formulate the necessary lmplementing Rules and
Regulations (lRR) to ensure the strict implementation of this code.

CHAPTER XIX

FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 79. Repealing Clause. All city ordinances' executive orders and rules and
regulations, or part(s) thereof, that are contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of
this Code, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. The provisions of Ordinance No'
67, Series of 1994 and Ordinance No. I 84, Series of 1994, as regard to fines and penalties
are herby amended.

SECTION 80. Separability C/czsa Should any part or provision of this Code shall be
held to unconstitutional and declared invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are
not affected' thereby shatl continue to be full force and effect.

SECTION 81. Effectivity Clause. This code shall take effect upon its approval.

APPROVED by the SANGGLTNIANG PANLUNGSOD of MARIKINA during its 2nd

Special Session held on the 28th day of June, 201 3

I hereby certi$ to the passage of the

foregoing Ordinance during the 2nd Special
Session of the City Council of Marikina on
June 28.2013.

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Council Secretary

ATTESTED:

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MARK ALBERTJ DEL ROSARIO

City Councilor

SERAFIN Y BERNARDNO
City Councilor
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CARISSA F CARLOS
Ci,COuncilor

MARIO M DE LEON SUSANA P MAGTUBO

City Councilor City Councilor

ELMER B NEPOMUCENO
City Councilor

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Citv Councilor

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City Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer

APPROVED by the CITY MAYOR on 03 」uL 2013