Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

~* 230
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon
First District of Northern Samar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The trade of meat from dead or diseased animals has become prevalent in
the country especially in Metro Manila. This practice has jeopardized both
consumers and producers, by endangering health and disturbing market stability.
Despite the serious consequences however of the trade and the consumption of
these types of animals, penalties under RA No. 9296 or the Meat Inspection Code
of the Philippines are insufficient. In order to protect therefore the consuming
public and the legitimate producers, this measure which was previously filed by
Senator Pangilinan in the 15" Congress, is being refiled today. The passage of this
bill is earnestly sought now in the 16% Congress.

HARLIN CAST. ABAYON

Representative
First District of Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 230

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon
First District of Northern Samar

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9296 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE
MEAT INSPECTION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES", PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES OF IMPRISONMENT AND FINES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF AND AMENDING CHAPTER XIV THEREOF FOR THE
PURPOSE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. A new section is hereby inserted after Section Fifty Eight Chapter XIV of
Republic Act No. 9296 otherwise known as "The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines",
to be denominated as Section Fifty Eight-A, which shall read as follows:

"Section 58-A. PENALTIES. ANY PERSON, ASSOCIATION, PARTNERSHIP OR
CORPORATION WHO SHALL VIOLATE ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTIONS 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, AND 54, CHAPTER XII OF THIS ACT, SHALL
UPON CONVICTION, BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY
THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) BUT NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) OR AN IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS
THAN SIX (6) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY BUT NOT MORE THAN TWELVE
(12) YEARS OR BOTH UPON THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT.

IF THE VIOLATOR IS A CORPORATION, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, OR
ASSOCIATION, THE PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON THE PRESIDENT,
THE MANAGER, OR ANY OFFICER THEREOF WHO KNOWS OR OUGHT TO
HAVE KNOWN THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENSE. IN CASE THE GUILTY


OFFICER IS A FOREIGNER, HE SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY DEPORTED
AFTER SERVICE OF SENTENCE."

SEC 2, Another section is hereby inserted after Section Fifty Eight Chapter XIV of Republic Act
No, 9296, to be dominated as Section Fifty Eight-B, which shall read as follows:

"SECTION 58-B. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS. THE LIABILITY OF
PUBLIC OFFICERS TASKED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT,
WHO BY THEMSELVES OR IN CONSPIRACY WITH OTHERS, VIOLATE THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER XII UNDER THIS ACT, SHALL BE WITHOUT
PREJUDICE TO LIABILITIES UNDER OTHER PENAL LAWS."

SEC 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,