The PAWD Board of Governors, in a meeting last July 8, 2010, passed Resolution No. 18, S. 2010, urging water districts to implement Republic Act 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010 that took effect on July 6, 2010. Section 1 and 2, Article 12, thereof provide, to wit:

      “Section 1. Five (5%) Discount – The grant of a minimum of five percent (5%) discount relative to the monthly utilization of water and electricity by households with senior citizens; 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 one hundred kilowatt hours (100 kWh) of electricity and thirty cubic meters (30m’) of water: Provided, furthermore, that the privilege is granted per household regardless of the number of senior citizens residing therein.

To avail of the discount under this Section, the senior citizen shall:

      1. Apply for the discount personally or thru a representative. There shall be an annual renewal of the application to the utility provider.

      2. Submit requirements.

          a. Proof of age and citizenship

          b. Proof of billing. Meter registration should be in the name of the senior citizen for a period of one year

          c. Proof of residence

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