🧓 SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON ELECTRICITY BILL
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994 – Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010
“SEC. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens.”
“(c) The grant of a minimum of five percent (5%) discount relative to the monthly utilization of water and electricity supplied by the public utilities:
Provided, that the individual meters for the foregoing utilities are registered in the name of the senior citizen residing therein;
Provided, further, that the monthly consumption does not exceed 100 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity and 30 cubic meters (m³) of water;
Provided, furthermore, that the privilege is granted per household regardless of the number of senior citizens residing therein.”
📝 REQUIREMENTS
- Proof of Age:
- Senior Citizen ID
- Proof of Residence:
- Barangay Clearance
- Proof of Billing:
- SOA (any month)
- 1 Pc 2×2 Picture
- Proof of Authority:
- Authorization Letter and ID (if represented)
* Barangay Clearance/Certification is required for accounts with multiple registration.
📌 Conditions for the Availment
- The individual meters must be registered in the name of the senior citizen residing therein.
- The monthly electricity consumption must not exceed 100 kWh.
- Privilege is granted per household, regardless of the number of senior citizens.
- Certificate of Registration must be applied and renewed annually.
- Meter registration must be under the applicant’s name for at least 1 year upon application filing.
*As adopted from Article 2, Section 2.1.2 of the ERC
⚠️ Discount is automatically deducted as reflected on the Statement of Account if all conditions are met.