APPROVING THE REVISED SENIOR CITIZEN CODE OF MARIKINA CITY

V V ,bliL8B軍11:,1・● 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 AGUIRREPAZ City Councilor 2nd DISTRICT HON ARIEL V CUARESMA City Councilor HON ANNA B DAYAO City Councilor HON MARK ALBERTJ DEL ROSARIO City Councilor HON XYZA 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 Scrics of 2013 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 V Ordinancc No 023 Scrics of 2013 Page 2 of 26 Councilor XYZA R DIAZEN Councilor ERNESTO M FLORES CouncilorSUSANA P MAGTUBO Councilor ELMER B NEPOMUCENO Councilor ROMMEL F ORTIZ PAZ Councilor EVA AGUIRRE VILFRED S REYES Councilorヽ Councilor DOMNGO N DELA PAZ CouncilorPAUL DANIEL P BELMONTE OSE FABIAN I CADIZ,MD and Vice Mayor」 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; ('c -) To recognize the right of the elderly and provide full support to their well-being and prof up their active participation in social and civic activities; ('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 and , a more meaningful productive aging; rd'. Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 3 of Page (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 banking, -and 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 _ rr^ri Ordinancc No 023 Serics of 2013 Pagc 4 of 26 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 V V Ordinancc No 023 Series of 2013 Pagc 5 of 26 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 PIO Public lnlolHlation()lllcc ofヽ 4arikina Ordinance No. 023 Series of 2013 Page 6 of 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; ('d .) Every senior citizen has the right to live 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 G'-l 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' SECTION 8. Senior citizen's I.D. (IdentiJication card). Every qualified senior citizen [^1f,.;gt, to be issued with a valid Senior Citizen's I.D. which shall be the proof of his Ur]ng a senior citizen, and who shall be entitled to all the rights, benefits and 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 ioscel for replacemeni. In case of death of a senior citizen. his or her Senior Citizen's i_O. ,t be suirendered to the OSCA by the nearest ofkin. or to the Local Civil Registry oifice " of ff Marikina who shall require the surrendering of the Senior Citizen's I.D' prior to issuance or release ofa copy ofthe death certificate ofthe deceased senior citize rn (. ", Ordinance No. 023 Series of 2013 7 of Page 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 ') To plan, implement and monitor yearly work programs pursuant to the objectives 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 Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page I of (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 lo ai have a term ofthree (3) years without reappointment but without prejudice ,. V Ordinancc No 023 Serics of 2013 Pagc 9 of 26 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 If remaining and unexpired term shall be automatically assumed by the Vice-Chairman. 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 Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 l0 of Page 26 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 V Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 ll of Page 26 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 SECTION 32. Senior Citizens' Contribution to the Community' Arty qualified, mentally LJ physically capable senior citizen, as determined by the Office for Senior Citizens of Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page 12 of 26 Marikina may render voluntary services to the community, which shall consist, but not be limited to the following: Tutorial and/or consultancy services relative to hisiher expertise or profession; 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; Serve as educators in study and leaming centers in non-formal education services; 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 to institutions and/or non-governmental organizations. finance noteworthy community programs and senior citizen projects. [X'6''l;#.i]Hif 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- nn/ Ordinance No. 023 Series of 2013 Page 13 of 26 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. . Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page 14 of (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 Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page 15 of 26 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 SECTION 40. Income Tax Exemption The senior citizen shall be entitled ｔｏ exemption from the payment of the individual income tax, provided he/she ｉｓ 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. - Ordinance No. 023 Series of 2013 Page 16 of 26 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* .onttrr. Provided, further, that the net annual income of the senior citizen does not 1Oj 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: . rro' Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page 17 of 26 (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 Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 l8 of Page 26 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; Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page 19 of 26 (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 of Government 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 conditions: V Ordinance No 023 Scrics of 2013 Page 20 of 26 (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. Ｌ Accredited by the DSWD ｎ Must have a separate meter for water, electricity and telephone. ｖ 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. the ('a ') Realty tax holiday for the first five (5) years starting from first year of operation subject to the guidelines to be issued by the DoF and its Bureau of Local Gavel Finance. (b) Priority in the building and/or maintenance of provincial or municipal roads leadingtotheaforesaidhome,residentialcommunityorretirementvillage. CHAPTER XV MONITORING and C00RDINATING■ 41ECHANISM Ordinance No. 023 Series of 2013 Page 21 of 26 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 Senior Citizens Council' the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Marikina, and the concemed governmenl agencies. - V Ordinancc No 023 Scrics of 2013 Pagc 22 of 26 SECTION 68 3οαSε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) All concerned 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 - Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 23 of Page 26 (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: 184, (a) For violation of Ord. l".Offense -PI,000.00 fine 1994 Series of 2"d Offense - P 5,000.00 and stores/ -Failure of drug Revocation ofbusiness permit and special companies to provide license lo-operate counters for senior citizen 67, (b) For Violation of Ord. No. Fines for Conductors/Driver 1994 Series of lst offense - P500.00 fine fare -For not granting 20% of 2nd offense - Pl,000.00 fine citizens discount to senior 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. Tricycles (c) For Public Utility Fines for the tricycle driver/ fare Not granting 20Yo operator/ owner citizens Discount to senior 1't offense - Pl,000.00 fine on both driver and owner 2nd offense - P5,000.00 and Revocation of the Franchise to operate 20% (d) For not posting Fine for the tricycle owner P500.00 Discount sticker on tricycles informative (e) For not posting Fine for the establishment by Billboards on discount owner *1.000.00 Establishment r(i^ Ordinance No. 021 of Series 2013 Page 24 of 26 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 Ordinance No. 023 of Series 2013 Page 25 of 26 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 foregoing Ordinance during the 2nd Special Session of the City Council of Marikina on June 28.2013. N藉 Itttc。 Council Secretary ATTESTED: V CUARESMA A B DAYA0 MARK ALBERTJ DEL ROSARIO City Councilor SERAFIN Y BERNARDNO City Councilor V Ordinancc No 023 Scrics of 2013 Pagc 26 of 26 CARISSA F CARLOS Ci,COuncilor MARIO M DE LEON SUSANA P MAGTUBO City Councilor City Councilor ELMER B NEPOMUCENO City Councilor EVl瀦I鰹4AZ Citv Councilor petrr- oeNrpr- p. sE i %ッS K Federat ion Pre-sidefr FABIAN I CADIZ.MD City Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer 03 」uL 2013 APPROVED by the CITY MAYOR on