Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 on Maharlikanism

Definitions

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14th Congress 3rd Regular Session

Metro Manila, Monday, July 27, 2009.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1 (Amended) Declaration of Policies

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that:

Privileges for the Senior Citizens

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SEC. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens

Senior citizens shall be entitled to the following:

Privileges for the Senior Citizens

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SEC. 5. Government Assistance

The government shall provide the following:

(a) Employment

“Senior citizens who have the capacity and desire to work, or be re-employed, shall be provided information and matching services to enable them to be productive members of society. Terms of employment shall conform with the provisions of the Labor Code, as amended, and other laws, rules and regulations.

Privileges for the Senior Citizens

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Section 6: The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)

An OSCA will be established in all cities and municipalities to be headed by a senior who shall be appointed by the mayor for a term of 3 years without reappointment but without prejudice to an extension if exigency so requires.