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DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR No, 3
Series of 2010
Pursuant to Section 5{a] of Republic Act No. 9994 or the “Expanded Senior
Citizens Act of 2010", this Circular is being issued to provide the following guidelines:
Section 1. Declaration of Policies.
Article Xill, Section 3 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall afford
full protection to labor, local and overseas, orgenized and unorganized, and
promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all
Section 5{a) of Republic Act No. 9994 provides that 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 faws, rules and regulations
Section 2. Private Sector Participation,
Pursuant to Rule V, Article 13 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Republic Act No. 9994 and to ensure the ful! participation and cooperation of the
private sector, private establishments and employers are encouraged to hire senior
cifzens who have the capacity and desire to work or be re-employed, to fill up at
least three percent (3%) of their manpower requirements.
Section 3. Incentives.
In addition to the tax incentive mentioned in Rule V, Article 12, Section 3 of the IRR,
the Department of Labor and Employment shall provide incentives in the form of
citations or plaques of recognition to employers and establishments fully complying
with these guidelines.
Section 4. Effectivity. These guidelines shall take effect immediately.
ROSALINDA DIMAPILIS°BALDOZ
Secretary
August 2, 2010
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