Rooster Posted October 29 Posted October 29 FYI in case anyone is swindled into being told they need money to pay for the funeral of their poor relatives. Under the law, the government shall provide free funeral services to families who are considered “in crisis situations,” including indigent people; those affected by calamities or other emergencies, as determined by the DSWD. The funeral package shall cover the process from the preparation of funeral documents, embalming, burial services, transport, cremation, inurnment, including the provision of a casket or urn. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2123877/free-funeral-services-act-lapses-into-law 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support scott h Posted October 29 Forum Support Posted October 29 34 minutes ago, Rooster said: pay for the funeral of their poor relatives Do not get too excited yet. Reading the article, the law has not been published yet so we do not know the details. But my guess is that once it becomes known that a relative is a "Rich Kano" the relatives will be disqualified. Secondly, according to the article no funding has been included in the upcoming budget to implement this program. So, in my jaded view this is one of those "look at what I have done for you, vote for me" laws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2012309.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted October 30 Posted October 30 1 hour ago, Rooster said: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2012309.pdf It says "Approved without the signature of the President" Does that make it legal? I thought they had to put it on the President's desk and wait for him to sign it before it became law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 58 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said: It says "Approved without the signature of the President" Does that make it legal? I thought they had to put it on the President's desk and wait for him to sign it before it became law. SECTION 27. (1) Every bill passed by the Congress shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the President. If he approves the same, he shall sign it; otherwise, he shall veto it and return the same with his objections to the House where it originated, which shall enter the objections at large in its Journal and proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration, two-thirds of all the Members of such House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other House by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two-thirds of all the Members of that House, it shall become a law. In all such cases, the votes of each House shall be determined by yeas or nays, and the names of the Members voting for or against shall be entered in its Journal. The President shall communicate his veto of any bill to the House where it originated within thirty days after the date of receipt thereof; otherwise, it shall become a law as if he had signed it. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-article-vi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted October 30 Posted October 30 2 hours ago, Rooster said: otherwise, it shall become a law as if he had signed it. I wonder why he did not sign. I also wonder if anyone has had their funeral paid for. There have been many times the hat was passed to help bury a fellow expat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJReyes Posted October 30 Posted October 30 I believe gambling is still permitted as part of funeral services with a percentage of the proceeds used to pay for burial expenses. What is the procedure? Does this mean funeral parlors cannot deny service? Is the director the person who files the paperwork and collects the check from the government? Good luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 10 hours ago, JJReyes said: What is the procedure? Does this mean funeral parlors cannot deny service? Is the director the person who files the paperwork and collects the check from the government? Good luck! Did you read the law? DSWD. https://aics.dswd.gov.ph/funeral-assistance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted October 30 Forum Support Posted October 30 I think many cities and towns already shoulder the cost of burying the poor and destitute. Nothing fancy for sure and it doesn't cost much without all the hoorah normally involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Mike J said: I think many cities and towns already shoulder the cost of burying the poor and destitute. Nothing fancy for sure and it doesn't cost much without all the hoorah normally involved. The poor and destitute receive many freebies and need only to be recognized as "Indigent". We give Christmas gifts annually to our neighbors. Years ago a new Brgy rep came to the house and told the wife that she should not give gifts to our neighbors but instead come to Brgy and get the list of The "Indigents" in The Brgy and give them the gifts. I quickly learned all about the "indigent" privilege. Foreigners are swindled out of money for issues like poor Lola has no money for this or that when in fact the swindler knows their "Indegent" status will cover the costs. A Barangay Certificate of Indigency (BCI) is an official attestation, issued solely by the Punong Barangay (Barangay Chairperson) and signed by the Barangay Secretary, declaring that the named resident belongs to the indigent sector of the community. The certificate is routinely required by national agencies, local governments, courts, hospitals, and state-run scholarship or assistance programs as prima facie evidence that the bearer cannot afford fees, fares, or other charges. Typical uses include: Medical / hospitalization assistance (e.g., Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, DOH-Malasakit Centers, PhilHealth catastrophic illnesses, LGU medical aid). Education programs (scholarships, TESDA training, DSWD Expanded Student Grants). Burial and calamity assistance (DSWD Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation — AICS). Court fee exemptions under Rule 141, §19, Rules of Court (indigent litigants) and free legal aid under the Public Attorney’s Office charter. Employment-related waivers, notably under R.A. 11261 (First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act), which bars government offices from collecting documentary fees from first-time jobseekers upon presentation of a BCI. National ID, civil registry or other documentary requests where low-income status confers reduced or waived fees. https://www.respicio.ph/commentaries/barangay-certificate-of-indigency-issuance-rules-philippines Edited October 30 by Rooster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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