Agreement 108-SEDESOL-2025
Poder Ejecutivo
- Decree: 108-SEDESOL-2025
- Published: August 4, 2025
- Issuing body: Poder Ejecutivo
- Gazette: 36,907
- Category: Financial & Tax
Summary
This agreement creates the Centennial Bonus, an annual payment of 20,000 lempiras for people over 100 years old in Honduras. The funds will be administered by the Ministry of Social Development through the National Agricultural Development Bank, recognizing the historical contribution of these elderly adults to the nation.
Considerations
Whereas, according to Article 59 of the Constitution of the Republic, "The human person is the supreme purpose of society and of the State. All have the obligation to respect and protect it".
Whereas, the Constitution of the Republic in its Article 117 provides that the elderly deserve special protection by the State.
Whereas, the Constitution of the Republic in its Article 247 provides that the State Secretaries are collaborators of the President of the Republic in the guidance, coordination, direction and supervision of the organs and entities of the National Public Administration in the area of their competence.
Whereas, according to Article 36 of the General Law of Public Administration, it is attributed and common duties of the State Secretaries, among others that of "[...] to guide, direct, coordinate, supervise and control the activities of their respective offices [...], 5. To formulate, with respect to matters of their competence, the bills, regulations and other acts of the President of the Republic; 8. To issue Agreements and Resolutions in matters of their competence and those delegated to them by the President of the Republic".
Whereas, according to Article 116 of the General Law of Public Administration, the acts of the Public Administration shall adopt the form of Decrees, Agreements, Resolutions or Pronouncements.
Whereas, by Executive Decree PCM 05-2022, Article 11, the State Secretariat in the Ministry of Social Development (SEDESOL) is created to establish the social policies of a solidary, inclusive Honduras free from violence, having as strategic objectives: To implement the design and evaluation of public policies in order to achieve greater efficacy and effectiveness of the social protection system, which guarantee the enjoyment of social, economic, cultural and environmental rights of groups in situations of poverty, extreme poverty and vulnerability in Honduras. To promote the universalization of policies, plans, programs and projects in social matters, through coordinated and articulated actions with civil society, local governments, institutions and entities that address assistance to sectors in situations of poverty, extreme poverty and vulnerability in the country. To develop in an articulated and comprehensive manner the strategic agenda of the social sector, which allows for the coordination of effective responses to the population in situations of poverty, extreme poverty and vulnerability in Honduras.
Whereas, by Executive Decree PCM-19-2022, published in the Official Gazette La Gaceta, on August 11, 2022, it is decreed: Article 1, which literally states: "The State Secretariat in the Ministry of Social Development is responsible for establishing the social policies of a solidary, inclusive Honduras, without discrimination of any kind and free from violence". WHEREAS: For the better fulfillment of its functions, the State Secretariat in the Ministry of Social Development (SEDESOL), through its technical, administrative and operational organs shall plan and conduct its activities in a programmed, efficient and transparent manner, seeking the rationalization and optimization of material and human resources, in accordance with the objectives, results, strategies and priorities of the Government Plan to Refound Honduras 2022-2026, in harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals, Vision of Country, Plan of Nation, Comprehensive Law for the Protection of the Elderly and Retirees of Honduras, Law of Equity and Comprehensive Development for Persons with Disabilities, the Social Protection Policy (PPS), the Policy of Comprehensive Support for Early Childhood, the Public Policy Against Racism and Against Racial Discrimination for the Comprehensive Development of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Hondurans, the National Policy on Childhood and Adolescence in Honduras, the National Plan for Gender Equality and Equity of Honduras and other provisions of the Executive Power. WHEREAS: The General Directorate of the Elderly (DIGAM) in accordance with Article 8 of PCM 19-2022 of August 11, 2022, has as its objective to assist in the formalization of public policies that guarantee comprehensive care and protection of the elderly, as well as the formulation of programs and projects to be executed by the competent entity, using as a basis the formalization and formulation of the Comprehensive Law for the Protection of the Elderly and Retirees (Legislative Decree 199-2006 of July 21, 2007).
Whereas, the CENTENNIAL BONUS has been allocated to elderly persons over one hundred (100) years of age or more as recognition of their life, their work trajectory and their contribution to the historical memory of the nation.
Whereas, according to Legislative Decree number 59-2023, it is established that elderly persons of the fourth age are those who have reached eighty (80) years of age or more.
Articles
To instruct the decentralized institutions of the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development and those responsible for the execution of social programs and projects to adopt the guidelines of the urban model, ensuring transparency, equity, and efficiency in the allocation of the various social deliverables.
The Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development shall be responsible for overseeing the correct application of the model, its continuous updating, and the training of personnel responsible for its implementation, in coordination with the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and other competent entities. SECONDLY. Attach to this Agreement the executive technical note that will be used as a technical analysis tool for the methodology. THIRDLY. This Agreement shall be immediately effective and must be published in the Official Gazette "La Gaceta". Given in the city of Tegucigalpa, municipality of the Central District, on the eighteenth (18) day of the month of July of the year 2025. COMMUNICATE AND PUBLISH. LIC. MIRTHA CLAUDINA GUTIERREZ REYES Secretary of State in the Office of Social Development, by Law Executive Agreement of Delegation No. 97-2025 dated July 9, 2025 ABG. RUSSLAN YUPANKY ESPINAL SÁNCHEZ General Secretary Secretariat of Social Development (SEDESOL) Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development MINISTERIAL AGREEMENT No. 108-SEDESOL-2025 THE SECRETARIAT OF STATE IN THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS: According to Article 59 of the Constitution of the Republic "The human person is the supreme purpose of society and the State. Everyone has the obligation to respect and protect it". WHEREAS: The Constitution of the Republic in its Article 117 establishes that the elderly deserve special protection from the State. WHEREAS: The Constitution of the Republic in its Article 247 establishes that Secretaries of State are collaborators of the President of the Republic in the guidance, coordination, direction, and supervision of the organs and entities of the National Public Administration in their area of competence. WHEREAS: According to Article 36 of the General Law of Public Administration, the common powers and duties of Secretaries of State include, among others, "[...] to guide, direct, coordinate, supervise, and control the activities of their respective offices [...], 5. To formulate, regarding matters within their competence, draft laws, regulations, and other acts of the President of the Republic; 8. To issue Agreements and resolutions on matters within their competence and those delegated to them by the President of the Republic". WHEREAS: According to Article 116 of the General Law of Public Administration, acts of the Public Administration shall take the form of Decrees, Agreements, Resolutions, or Providences. WHEREAS: Through Executive Decree PCM 05-2022, Article 11, the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development (SEDESOL) is created, to institute the social policies of a solidary, inclusive, and violence-free Honduras, with strategic objectives: To implement the design and evaluation of public policies in order to achieve greater efficacy and effectiveness of the social protection system, guaranteeing the enjoyment of social, economic, cultural, and environmental rights of groups in situations of poverty, extreme poverty, and vulnerability in Honduras. To promote the universalization of policies, plans, programs, and projects in social matters, through coordinated and articulated actions with civil society, local governments, institutions, and entities that address care for sectors in situations of poverty, extreme poverty, and vulnerability in the country. To develop in an articulated and comprehensive manner the strategic agenda of the social sector, which permits the coordination of effective responses to the population in situations of poverty, extreme poverty, and vulnerability in Honduras. WHEREAS: Through Executive Decree PCM-19-2022, published in the Official Gazette "La Gaceta" on August 11, 2022, it is decreed: Article 1, which literally states: "The Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development is responsible for instituting the social policies of a solidary, inclusive Honduras, without discrimination of any kind and free from violence". WHEREAS: For the better fulfillment of its functions, the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development (SEDESOL), through its technical, administrative, and operational organs, shall plan and conduct its activities in a programmed, efficient, and transparent manner, seeking the rationalization and optimization of material and human resources, subject to the objectives, results, strategies, and priorities of the Plan of Government to Refound Honduras 2022-2026, in harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals, Vision of Country, Plan of Nation, Integral Law of Protection for the Elderly and Retirees of Honduras, Law of Equality and Integral Development for Persons with Disabilities, Social Protection Policy (PPS), Policy of Comprehensive Support for Early Childhood, Public Policy Against Racism and Against Racial Discrimination for the Integral Development of Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Peoples, National Policy on Childhood and Adolescence in Honduras, National Plan for Equality and Gender Equity of Honduras, and other provisions of the Executive Branch. WHEREAS: The General Directorate for the Elderly (DIGAM), in accordance with Article 8 of PCM 19-2022 of August 11, 2022, has the objective of assisting in the formalization of public policies that guarantee comprehensive care and protection for the elderly, as well as the formulation of programs and projects to be executed by the competent entity, using as a basis the formalization and formulation of the Integral Law of Protection for the Elderly and Retirees (Legislative Decree 199-2006 of July 21, 2007). WHEREAS: The CENTENNIAL BONUS has been allocated to elderly persons over one hundred (100) years of age or more as recognition of their lives, their work trajectory, and their contribution to the nation's historical memory. WHEREAS: According to Legislative Decree number 59-2023, elderly persons of the fourth age are those who have reached eighty (80) years of age or more. THEREFORE, the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development, in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Articles 59, 117, and 247 of the Constitution of the Republic; Articles 36, numerals 6, 8, 10; 116; of the General Law of Public Administration, Executive Decree Number PCM-05-2022, Executive Decree number PCM-19-2022, AGREES CREATION OF THE CENTENNIAL BONUS FIRST: To create the Centennial Bonus in the SECRETARIAT OF STATE IN THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (SEDESOL) for SOCIAL BENEFIT TO ELDERLY PERSONS ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OF AGE OR MORE, which corresponds to the amount of TWENTY THOUSAND LEMPIRAS EXACTLY (L. 20,000.00) per beneficiary. CHAPTER I REGARDING PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
To guarantee compliance with the purpose and objectives established in the Integral Law of Protection for the Elderly and Retirees, its observance depends on the General Directorate for the Elderly (DIGAM) of the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development (SEDESOL).
Its objective is to promote the administration and allocation of funds for the payment and single annual distribution of the Centennial Bonus, which corresponds to the amount of TWENTY THOUSAND LEMPIRAS EXACTLY (L. 20,000.00). CHAPTER II REGARDING BENEFICIARIES
It is intended to directly benefit elderly persons one hundred (100) years of age and over nationwide. The identification and targeting of beneficiaries shall be through the General Directorate for the Elderly (DIGAM) using available technical mechanisms to ensure their inclusion and participation.
Payment modality. Payment shall be made through the National Bank of Agricultural Development (BANADESA). Likewise, the most appropriate payment modality must be determined in special cases (in this regard, payment alternatives should be evaluated) considering that many beneficiaries may face mobility difficulties in accessing banking institutions. CHAPTER III ORIGIN OF FUNDS
The source of financing to be allocated to cover the commitments undertaken in this Ministerial Agreement by the SECRETARIAT OF STATE IN THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (SEDESOL), according to the investment matrices and budgetary availability, shall pay an AMOUNT IN LEMPIRAS, with the allocation of the structure of INST 0412, SOURCE 11, GA 001, UE 002, PROGRAM 11, SUB PROG 00, PROJECT 0, ACTIVITY WORK 07, EXPENSE OBJECT 51220. CHAPTER IV REGARDING ADMINISTRATION
The execution of the bonus shall be governed by an Internal Regulation for the Administration and Allocation of the Centennial Bonus and the liquidation guidelines defined by the Administrative Management in coordination with the General Directorate for the Elderly (DIGAM).
An account shall be opened at the National Bank of Agricultural Development (BANADESA) in the name of the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development (SEDESOL), registering the signatures of the Secretary of State and Administrative Manager respectively. The fund shall be managed through the Integrated System of Financial Administration (SIAFI) of the Secretariat of Finance (SEFIN). CHAPTER V REGARDING SUPERVISION OF FUNDS
The Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development (SEDESOL), through the Unit of Internal Audit, shall be responsible for conducting audits and exercising the controls necessary in the administration of the funds subject to this Agreement. CHAPTER VI GENERAL PROVISIONS
Matters not provided for in this Agreement shall be resolved at the proposal of the General Directorate for the Elderly (DIGAM), Administrative Management, and decision of the Maximum Authority, attending in all cases to what is established in the laws governing the rights of the elderly and administration of State resources.
This Ministerial Agreement shall enter into force as of the date of its publication in the Official Gazette "La Gaceta". Given at the Secretariat of State in the Office of Social Development, in the city of Tegucigalpa, municipality of the Central District, on the twenty-third (23) day of the month of July of the year two thousand twenty-five (2025). COMMUNICATE AND PUBLISH. LIC. MIRTHA CLAUDINA GUTIÉRREZ REYES SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (SEDESOL), by Law through Executive Agreement of Delegation No. 97-2025 ABG. RUSSLAN YUPANKY ESPINAL SÁNCHEZ GENERAL SECRETARY
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