Senator Bong Revilla Files Bill Seeking to Lower Age of Senior Citizens
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr filed a bill that seeks to lower the age of individuals considered senior citizens.
A bill introduced by Senator Bong Revilla aims to lower the eligibility age for elderly citizens from 60 to 56. Revilla’s Senate Bill No. 1573, if passed into law, would amend Republic Act No. 7432 to recognize anyone over the age of 56 as senior citizens.
The retirement age, which is set at 65 for those working for the government, is unaffected by the measure. The typical retirement age for the commercial sector is 60, which is also the age at which government employees may elect to retire.
“Today, especially during the pandemic, a lot weren’t lucky enough to reach the age of 60. As the saying goes: ‘What good is grass if the horse is dead?’” Revilla said in a statement.
“The benefits and privileges granted by statutes to senior citizens are indeed numerous, and we believe that they deserve all these,” said Revilla in his explanatory note.
Senior citizens are already entitled to a 20% discount and VAT exemption on medications, medical supplies, transportation costs, and even some recreational activities under current law. The monthly water and power costs of senior people are also given a minimum 5% discount.
Revilla added that his law also calls for senior folks to be given preferred seating in all venues. Older people, also known as senior citizens, are those who are 60 years of age or older, according to the United Nations.
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