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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Election offenses have long been a reality in Philippine politics. In 
fact, our people have witnessed massive incidents of election offenses in 
the past which has eroded our people's confidence on the sanctity of our 
election process. This bill seeks to give more teeth to our existing law 
by increasing the penalties provided for under Section 46 of Republic Act 
8189. This should help deter deceitful individuals from committing election 
fraud. 
In order to address the upsurge of election related offenses as well 
as regain our people's faith in the election process, approval of this bill is 
strongly recommended. 


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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8189 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
“THE VOTER’S REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996” BY INCREASING THE 
PENALTY PROVIDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of 
Representatives in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Article 46 of Republic Act 8189 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“Section 46. Penalties. - Any person found guilty of 
any Election offense under this Act shall be punished with 
imprisonment of not less than SIX (6) [one (I)] years but not 
more than TWELVE (12) [six (S)] years and shall not be 
subject to probation. 
In addition, the guilty party shall be 
sentenced to suffer disqualification to hold public office and 
deprivation of the right of suffrage. If he is a foreigner, he 
shall be deported after the prison term has been served. Any 
political party found guilty shall be sentenced to pay a fine of 
not less than FIVE [One] hundred thousand pesos 
(P500,OOO.OO) [(PIOO, OOO)] but not more than OWE MILLION 
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pesos (Pl,OOO,OOO.OO) 
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Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and 
regulations, executive or administrative orders, and other presidential issuance 
inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
Sec.3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after (1 5) days following its 
publication in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved
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First Regular Session 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article 863." But no such period is provided by Article 863. Instead, it is Article 870 
which provides the period limiting the prohibition on alienation to 20 years. 
This bill amends Article 867 so that it would correctly refer to Article 870. 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOW AS 
THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 867 
Be it enact& by the Senate an.d the House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in 
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SECTION 1,. The Civil Code, Article 867, is hereby amended as follows: 
“Article 867. The following shall not take effect: 
(1) Fideicommisary substitutions which are not made in an express 
manner, either by giving them this name, or imposing upon the fiduciary 
the absolute obligation to deliver the property to a second heir; 
(2) Provisions which contains a perpetual prohibition to alienate 
and even a temporary one, beyond the limit fixed in article (863) 870; 
(3) Those which impose upon the heir the charge of paying to 
various persons successively, beyond the limit prescribed in article 863,a 
certain income or pension; 
(4) Those which leave to a person the whole or part of the 
hereditary property in order that he may apply or invest the same 
according to secret instructions communicated to him by the testator.” 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise’ 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 


SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, 
or inconsistent with, the provisions o€ this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 4. ESfecticity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publicationiin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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SENATE 
S. BILL NO. 
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Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Filipino veterans of World War II were given the opportunity to 
acquire American citizenship under the US Immigration Act of 1990. 
Under Republic Act No. 7837, veterans may be granted permanent 
resident status even after they have acquired American citizenship, 
Furthermore, the law grants other privileges, such as multiple-entry visa 
and reentry permit. However, these privileges are valid only for two years. 
This bill seeks to extend the period of validity of the privileges for 
multiple visa and reentry permit of these veterans and their immediate 
family until their application for permanent resident status in the 
Philippines has been approved. This would enable these veterans and 
their families to enjoy their stay in their own country free from worries of 
their multiple-entry visa or reentry permit possibly expiring and from the 
burden of renewing the same. 
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AN ACT 
EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF THE PRIVILEGES FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY 
VISA AND REENTRY PERMIT OF FILIPINO VETERANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE 
FAMILY MEMBERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 8, PARAGRAPHS 
(B) AND (C) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7837 
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Paragraphs (b) and (c), Section 8 of Republic Act No. 
7837 are hereby amended to read as follows: 
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b) Mulfiple entry visa - Filipino veterans, their spouses and their 
legitimate, natural, recognized illegitimate, and unmarried children, shall 
be entitled to multiple entry visa which shall be valid [for a period of two 
(2) years] UNTIL THEIR APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN 
THE PHILIPPINES SHALL HAVE BEEN APPROVED. 
c) Reentry permit - Filipino veterans, their spouses and their 
legitimate, natural, recognized illegitimate, and unmarried children, as 
qualified in Section 3 of this Act, may avail from the Bureau of Immigration 
[and Deportation] of reentry permits shall be valid [for two (2) years] UNTIL 


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and parties" who Jack well-defined political constituencies, ,''gut who could contribute to ' 
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whoie'' .by becoming 'members of, the House of Representitives: Women, comprising 
appioximately half of the population in this country, aie among those who 'are 
tjnrginalized and underrepresented. 
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Section 8 of hpublic Act Seventy Nine Forty One is hereby 
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Prepared by the Committees on eonstitutionalAnzendments, Revision of Codes and Laws; and 
Local Government, with Senators Angina, Pangilinan, Gordon, Ljm and the Members of fhe 
Committees, as authors thereof 
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ACT NO. 9164, 
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Be it enacted by the Senute and the House of Xepresentutives of the Philippines in Congress 
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SECTION I. 
Section I 
of Republic Act No. 9164 is hereby amended to read as 
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1. Date of Elecfion. - There shall be synchronized 
barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections which shall be held on JUy 
15, 2002. Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan 
elections shall be held on the [last Monday of October] 2nd MONDAY OF 
MAY 2007, SIMULTANEOUS WITH THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL 
ELECTIONS and every three (3) years thereafter". 
SEG. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act 9164 is hereby amended to read as follows. 
"SEC. 4. Assumption of Office. - 
The term of office of the 
barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials elected under this Act shall 
commence on August 15, 2002 , next following their elections. The term of 
office of the barangay and sannguniang kabataan officials elected in 
subsequent elections shall commence at noon of JUNE 30 next following 
their election. 
SEG. 3. Section 0 of Republic Act 9164 IS hereby amended to read as follows: 


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COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS 
{COMELEC) UNDER THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND/OR 
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Appropriations Act.]' 
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SE6. 4. Repealirig clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and 
regulation, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions' of this Act, are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
E6. 5. Separabilify Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not 
be affected and thereby remain in full force and effect 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
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5 MAR -1 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
hi a world of depleting natural resources there is now a need to institute 
measures that would bring about conservation and preservation of tlie country’s 
meager resources at all levels. Oiie of tlie means to achieve this is to establish 
mechaiusms for the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials particularly in 
tlie maiiufacturiug process of consumer goods. 
Hence, tlus bill provides for the mandated use of biodegradable aiid 
recyclable materials in coiwunier product packaging with the elid in view of 
providing a level of conservation at the manufacturing level. 
himediate passage of this bill is thus eaiiiestly recommended. 


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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE 
MATERIALS FOR THE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House OfRepresentatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration ofpolicy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
to ensure conservation and preservation of our natural environment. The use of recyclable 
and biodegradable materials is hereby mandated in the manufacturing process of 
consumer goods. 
SECTION 2. DeJnition of Terms. 
As used i this Act, the following terns 
shall be defined as follows: 
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Biodegradable - shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated in 
the natural setting. 
Consumer goods - shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high-volume 
for a mass market. 
Recyclable - shall mean the quality of material which makes it usekl to be 
used again in any manufacturing process. 
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SECTION 3. Incentive. Any business or non-business entity which 
shall undertake the effort of using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the 
packaging of consumer goods shall enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its income tax to 
the extent of the proven cost o f  the recyclable or biodegradable material on its production 
process. 


SECTION 4. Zmplementing Rules and Regulutions. The Secretary of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the necessary 
implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
SECTION 5. 
Repealing Clause. 
All laws, decrees, orders, letters of 
instructions, letters of implementation, rules and regulations or part or parts thereof 
inconsistent with the provisions or any provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. 
If any provisions of this Act or the 
application of such provision to any person or circumstance i s  held invalid for any 
reason, the remainder of this Act or the application of such provision to other persons or 
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. 
This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete 
publication in the official gazette or in 2 newspapers of general circulation. 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As an archipelago situated in the western rim of tHe Pacific Ocean and part of the 
destructive typhoons, storms, floods, drought, earthquake, volcanic eruption and 
landslides. Its coastline of 17,461 kilometers makes it vulnerable to tsunamis and storm 
surges that endanger coastal communities. 
Natural disasters cause great loss of life and exteniive damage to property and 
infrastructure. The macroeconomic impact of these catast ,ophies can be measured in 
terms of its effects on agricultural production, industry an ! 
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inflation. In other words, the loss of resources due to these unpredicfed catastrophies 
adversely affect the national economy. Depending on the extent of ‘damage, the 
development process can be delayed or set back by years or a decade. 
It may be gleaned from Section 324, paragraph (d) of R.A. 7160, otherwise 
known as The Local Government Code of 1991, that the unused or unutilized balance of 
the annual five percent (5%) set aside for unforeseen calamities is reverted back to the 
unappropriated surplus of the general funds (Sec. 322, R.A. 7160) of the municipality. 
Such reversion will render the unexpended balance available for reapportionment at the 
pleasure of the sangguanian concerned. 
circum-Pacific seismic belt, the Philippines is situated iq the path of tur 1 
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“Calamity Reserve Fund to mitigate the damages caused by 
declaration of a state of calamity by the local sanggunian duly 
chief executive. This amendment will further the express dictate of the co 
local autonomy. 
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provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and affect. 


Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, Presidential Decrees, issuances, Executive 
Orders, Letters of Instruction, rules or regulations or any parts thereof inconsistent with 
the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 4. Eflecfivify Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the 
date of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Jntroduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
by sub-contractors. The sub-contractors shall merely assume subsidiary 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 1723, declares the liabigty for damages in any structure by 
reason of Gfects i n  i ts construction or u se of i nferior materials. The limited coverage of this 
provision allows the engineer, architect or contractor to avoid liability arising from non- 
observance of plans and specifications or the use of materials of inferior quality. 
This bill is a product of the public hearings conducted by the Committee on 
Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws during the Tenth Congress. 


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PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 1723 
NO. 386, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE 
SECTION 1. Article 1723 of Republic Act No. 386, otherwise known as the The Civil 
Code of the Philippines is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Art. 1723. The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and 
specifications for ANY S TRUCTURE PROJECT WHETHER UNDERTAKEN 
BY THE GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY [building] 
is liable for damages if within fifteen (15) years from the completion of the 
structure, the same should collapse OR SHOULD REQUIRE MAJOR REPAIR 
by reason of a defect in those plans and specifications, or due to the defects in the 
ground. The contractor AND THE SUBCONTRACTOR DIRECTLY HIRED BY 
THE FORMER ARE [is] likewise responsible for damages if the STRUCTURE 
[edifice] falls OR REQUIRES MAJOR REPAIR, within the same period, on 
account of defects in the construction or the use of materials of inferior quality 
furnished by him, due to any ‘violation of the terms of the contract. If the engineer 
or architect supervises the construction, he shall be solidarily liable with the 
contractor and the SUB-CONTRACTOR. 
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PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF IS UNDERTAKEN BY A SUB- 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
A finding by the Education Commission reveds that 26 % of Filipinos an: fitnetionally 
illiterate. Baffling as this report indicates, there appears a compelling need to faditate the 
delivery of reading materials to public elementary schools not only to supplement the knowledge 
obtained in the classroom but to put school children, students and teachers in the forefront of 
awareness of what is happening in the rest of the coutrtry, what are the issues of nstioxlal 
character that affect the family, the school, the corntnunity and the person of the reader. 
Readhg per se stimulates the mind, but reading the proper news materials promotes knowledge 
and awwmess of information that cm serve as a positive catalyst for intellectual growth, 
preparedness and personal enhancement. 
Newspapers have the unique quality of providing a stimulus as well as impetus for 
development - spurs readers to action as reaction makes one alert of his surroundings and can 
inspire participation in matters of national significance. It can also m e a  enjoyment ~r 
amusement and avoidance of dangers. 
It broadens one's perspective mid encourages 
participatory governance. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, approval of the bill is earnestly recommended, 


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TO SUBSlDIZE NEWSPAPER SUBSGRlPTIONS QF PUBLXC SCHOOL LIBaARIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Canpess assembled 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Newspcper Subiscpzption Subsidy Act ,of 
2004". 
SEC, 2. Subject to certain requirements of this Act, the newspaper subscriptions of .
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Department of Education and subscribed by public school libraries, can qudi$ for the subsidy 
provided in this Act: Provided That the subsidy shall be limited to only two of such newspapers: 
Pravided, firther, That the amount of such subsidy shd be the equivalent of one-half (1/2%) of 
the cost of the subscription ofnational ckcuIation. 
SEC. 4. There shall be appropriated out of the budget of the Department of Education such 
sums as may be necessary to finance the subsidy provided in this Act. Thereder such sums shall 
be appropriated in the General Appropriation Act. 
SEC, 5. All laws, decrees, orders, rubs and rewlations or parts there06 inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, mended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days d e r  its complete pubiication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 6715 took effect on March 21, 1989. The said Act amends several 
provisions of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, also known as the Labor Code of the 
Philippines, One of the amended provisions is Article 110 which deals with 
preference in case of bankruptcy or liquidation of the employer’s business. Upon 
said provision one is led to think that the unpaid wages andor money claims of 
preference over all other claims of creditors and the government. 
In the case of Development Bank of the Philippines vs. National Labor Relations 
Commission, 1 83 S CRA 328, the Supreme Court held that, “Because of its impact on the entire 
system of credit, Article 110 of the Labor Code cannot be viewed in isolation but must be read in 
relation to the Civil Code scheme on classification and preference of credit.” The highest tribunal 
of the land has repeatedly enunciated this doctrine in several other cases. 
Due to the present state of our jurisprudence, Article 110 is misleading. This bill seeks to 
remove any ambiguity in the interpretation of Article 110 of the Labor Code of the Philippines. 


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AN ACT 
AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 
LAE%R CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 110 
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assembled: 
SECTION1. The Labor Code as amended, Article 110 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“Article 110. Worker Preference in Case of Banknptcy. - In the eve t of 
bankruptcy or liquidation of an employer’s business, his workers shall enjoy lrst 
preference as regards their unpaid wages and other monetary claims, any provision 
of law to the contrary notwithstanding. Such unpaid wages and monetary claims 
shall be paid in full before the claims of the Government and other creditors may be 
paid, PROVIDED THAT THE PROVISION OF THIS ARTICLE MUST BE READ 
IN RELATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL CODE CONCERNING 
THE CLASSIFICATION, CONCURR2NCE AND PREFERENCE OF CREDITS.” 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, ,executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with, 
the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in &least two (3) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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1 
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First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
S.B. Ma. 
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
R.A. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous People Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA) 
was a landmark legislation intended to address the concerns of the cultural communities 
and indigenous peoples throughout the country. 
While there are some constitutional and legal questions against certain 
provisions of said law, the IPRA remains in effect. Under Section 64 of IPRA, the 
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is tasked to take appropriate legal 
action for the cancellation of officially documented titles over portions of ancestral 
domains which were illegally acquired. 
The NClP is given 2 years to perform such functions as provided under Section 
64 and the prescribed period has already expired last 22 November 1999. 
This bill seeks to remedy this technical flaw in the law. Hence, it is hereby 
proposed that the NClP be granted additional ten (IO) years to continue performing the 
same task provided under Sec. 64 of IPRA. 
Hence, approval of this Bill is earnestly requested. 
ClTO ESTRADA 
(I) 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
1 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
Ah ACT 
GRANTING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (NCIP) AN 
ADDITIONAL TEN (IO) YEARS WITHIN WHICH TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL 
ACTION FOR THE CANCELLATION OF OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED TITLES 
WHICH WERE ACQUIRED ILLEGALLY, AS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 64 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 8371 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO 
RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS 
CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, CREATING THE NATIONAL 
COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ESTABLISHING IMPLEMENTING 
MECHANISMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, 
AND 
FOR OTHER 
PIIJRPQSES” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representative of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled. 
SECTION I. - The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is 
hereby granted an additional ten (IO) years within which to take appropriate legal action 
of the cancellation of officially documented titles which were acquired illegally as 
provided under Section 64 of RA Number 8371. 
SEC. 2. €ffecfivifym 
- This Act shall take effect upon approval. 
Approvgd,
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IKALABINGTATLONG KONGRESO NG REPUBLIKA ) 
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NG PILIPINAS 
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Unang Regular na Sesyon 
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7 P 1; : \ 0 
Panukala ni Senador Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid 
PAL1 WANAG 
Ang Proklamasayon bilang 1041 na nagpapahayag ng taunang 
pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, ay isang napakahalagang 
deklarasyon na dapat pagtibayin ng isang permanenteng batas. 
Ang pambansang wika ay isang matibay na haligi ng salinlahi at 
mayamang kultura ng Pilipinas. Ito ay magpapatibay ng pagkakaisa ng bansa na 
siyang magiging, daan tungo sa kaunlaran. 
Ang buwan ng Agosto na hinihirang sa panukalang ito na buwan ng 
Wikang ~Pambansa .ay siya ring buwan ng kaarawan ni Pangulong Manuel L. 
Quezon na tinuring ama ng Wikang Pambansa. 
Sa pamamagitan ng panukalang ito, lalo pa nating mapapayabong ang 
pagbibigay halaga sa ating katutubong salita. Hinihimok dito ang bawat paaralan 
at pampublikong tanggapan na makiisa sa pagbibigay dangal at pagpapalaganap 
ng paggamit ng wikang Pambansa ng Pilipinas. Ang Komisyon sa Wikang 
Filipino ay maaatasan ding magdaos ng isang malawakang pagdiriwang sa 
bawat lalawigan upang lalong maging matibay ang pagbibigay halaga sa ’flikang 
Pambansa. 
Umaasa PO ang kinatawang ito na mabibigyang 
Senado ang isang mahalagang panukalang 
Pilipino. 
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IKALABINGTATLONG KONGRESO NG REPUBLIKA 
NG PILIPINAS 
Unang Regular na Sesyon 
S E N A D O  
I 
S. B. 1’927 
Panukala ni Senador Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid 
PANUKALA 
PARA PAGTIBAYIN ANG DEKLARASYON NG BUWAN NG AGOSTO NG 
BAWAT TAON BILANG BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA 
lsinasabatas ng Senado at ng rnga Representante ng Kongreso ng Pilpinas: 
SEKSYON 1. Deklarasyon. - Ang Buwan ng Agosto bawat taon ay 
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inihahayag bilang “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa”. 
SEKSYON 2 - Pagpapatupad. -Upang ang pagpapatupad ng Buwan ng 
Wikang Pambansa ay maging makabuluhan at sadyang napakahalaga, lahat ng 
instituqong pang-edukasyon at pampublikong tanggapan sa buong bansa ay 
inaatasan na magbigay ng kanilang suporta sa selebrasyon sa pamamagitan ng 
pagsasagawa ng kani-kanilang aktibidades na may lubhang partisipasyon mula 
sa lahat ng mag-aaral at manggagawa. Ang Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino ang 
siyang mangunguna sa pangangasiwa ng magkasabay na pagdiriwang sa lahat 
ng lalawigan, sa anumang araw ng ika-lawang Linggo ng Agosto ta n-taon 
bilang pagpapatupad ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa. 
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SEKSYON 3. - Sugnay ng Pagpapawaiang Bisa. - Lahat ng batas, 
prohlamasyon, kautusan at alituntunin o bahagi nito na hindi sumasangayon sa 
mga probisyon ng panukalang ito ay dinedeklarang walang bisa o nagbago na. 


4EKSYON- 4; Sugnay ng Pagsasakatuparan. - Ang Panukalang ito ay 
magkakabisa Labinglimang (15) araw magmula sa pagkakalathala nit0 sa hindi 
kukulang sa dalawang (2) pahayagan na may laganap na sirkulasyon sa bansa. 
Pinagti bay,
SENATE 
OFflCE OF THE SECRETARY 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
1 
RECEIVEQcrVa 
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S E N A T E  
1208, 
S. B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Television has become a tremendous influence on value formation especially among 
children. The programs that children of tender age watch on television leave lasting imprints on 
their impressionable minds. If repeatedly exposed to these programs, children tend to imbue, 
imitate and nurture the values being projected and their young minds would consider them as 
normal or proper. 
This bill seeks therefore to regulate the showing of television advertisements featuring 
sex and/or violence in film by restricting their viewing at times when children of formative years 
most likely would not be watching. 
Support for this bill is earnestly requested 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
) 
’04 JUL -1 
A9 ‘115 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
1208 
S. 3. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT 
REGULATING THE SHOWING OF TELEVISION 
ADVERTISEMENTS FEATURING SEX VIOLENCE 
TO CHILDREN OF TENDER AGE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Television 
Advertisement Regulation Act of 2004. ’’ 
SEC. 2. 
Statement ofP06i~y. - It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to 
protect the morals of Filipino children by regulating the showing of advertisements or trailers on 
television depicting violence andor sex. 
SEC. 3. 
Regulated Advertisements. - The showing of film or movie advertisements 
or trailers on television depicting violence andor sex shall be aired only at such times when 
children of formative years are not usually watching television. 
SEC. 4. 
Additional Functions ofthe MZRCB. - The Movie and Television Review 
and Classification Board shall monitor the compliance with the provisions of Section 3 and shall 
promulgate rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 


SEC. 5. 
Penalv. - Violation of the provisions of this Act as well as the rules and 
regulations thereunder that Act shall be punished by a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos 
(Pl0,OOO.OO) nor more that Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,OOO.OO) or imprisonment of not less that 
one (1) year not more than five (5) years or both at the discretion of the Court. 
SEC. 6. 
Separability Clause. - Should any part, section or provisions of this Act be 
held or unconstitutional, no other part, section or provision hereof shall be affected thereby. 
SEC. 7. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act shall be 
amended or repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 8. 
Esfectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
A!% 
-3 P3:26 
First Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
R.A. No. 6657, also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, Se ion 3 (c) 
defines agricultural land as “land devoted to agricultural activity and not classified a mineral, 
forest, residential, commercial or industrial land.” 
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The comprehensive agrarian reform program is easily circumvented due to the very 
narrow definition of agricultural land which specifies that the land must be “devoted to 
agricultural activity.” Also, lands already covered by the program are easily reclassified and 
converted into non-productive even if irrigated or potentially irrigable. 
This bill broadens the definition of agricultural land by including those lands which were 
previously devoted agricultural activities but which were left idle by their owners and lands 
which are irrigated and potentially irrigable as defined by Administrative Order No. 20 of the 
President, series of 1992. 
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OF THE PHILIPPEWS 
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AWj -3 8366 
First Regular Session 
1 
S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657 ALSO KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE 
AGRARIAN REFORM LAW 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 3 (c) of Republic Act No. 6657 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“Section 3. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act, unless the cont xt f : 
indicates otherwise: 
(c) Agricultural Land refers to land devoted to agricultural activity as 
defined in this Act and not classified as mineral, forest, residential, commercial or 
industrial 
land, 
AND 
ALL 
THOSE 
PREVIOUSLY 
USED 
FOR 
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN RECLASSIFIED 
INTO 
OTHER 
USES 
PROVIDED, THEY ARE IRRIGATED 
OR 
POTENTIALLY 
IRRIGABLE 
LANDS 
WITH 
FIRM 
FUNDING 
COMMITMENTS FOR REHABILITATION. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or i ssuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative o rder, r ule or regulation c ontrary t 0, or inconsistent 
with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 
Introduced by Senator Rodolfo G. Biazon 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is significant that our Constitution recognizes the role of the youth in nation- 
building, and underscores the importance of education in promoting total human 
liberation and development. The State exerts much effort in providing education to its 
youth for in its hands are our future shaped. 
It is also important to note that science and technology are recognized by the 
Constitution as building blocks in the attainment of our goals. Today, science and 
technology are an indispensable part of the curriculum. 
This bill seeks to convert the Muntinlupa National High School into the 
Muntinlupa National Science High School, pursuant to Section 17, Article I1 of the 
Constitution, that provides thus: "The State shall give priority to education, science and 
technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social 
progress, and promote total human liberation and development." 
This bill aims to call UPOR the State to make this specialized education accessible 
to the underprivileged, to fulfill its mandate to develop analytical and critical minds in 
our youth. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
R 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OR THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. ~ 
157% 
Introduced by Senator Rodolfo G. Biazon 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE MUNTINLUPA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY 
OF MUNTINLUPA INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE SECONDARY SCHOOL TO 
BE KNOWN AS THE MUNTINLUPA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Muntinlupa Science High School under the direct supervision 
of the Department of Education (DepEd) is hereby converted into a national science high 
school to be laown as the Muntinlupa National Science High School. 
SECTION 2. The Secretary of DepEd shall immediately include in its program 
and issue such rules and regulations for the operationalization of the Muntinlupa National 
Science High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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The Corporation Code came into existence in order to provide a legal 
framework for the establishment, operation, regulation and interaction of 
corporate entities in an ever changing Philippine commercial horizon. 
The onset of the new millennium also heralded the rise of new problems 
that challenged the legal regime that was in place. The enactment of the New 
Securities Act only underscored this fact. There is a pressing need to update 
some of our laws in order to meet the new challenges of the new age. 
Thus, this measure seeks to increase the applicable range of penalties for 
violations of any provision of the Corporation Code so that violators would think 
twice before violating the same. 
Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly recommended. 
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1. Section 144 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, otherwise known as 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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2 the Corporation Code of the Philippines is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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10 
11 
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19 
20 
"Sec.144. Violations of the Code.-Violations of any of the 
provisions of this Code or its amendments not otherwise 
specifically penalized therein shall be punished by a fine of 
not less than TEN TH 
[one thousand (PI ,OOO.OO)] 
pesos but not more th 
[ten 
thousand (PlO,OOO.OO)] pesos or by imprisonment for not 
ithirty (30) days] but not more than 
rs, or both, in the discretion of the 
court. If the violation is committed by a corporation, the 
same may, after notice and hearing, be dissolved in 
approdriate 
proceedings before the 
Securities and 
Exchange Commission: Provided, That such dissolution 
shall not preclude the institution of appropriate action 
against the director, trustee or officer of the corporation 
responsible for said violation: Provided, further, That 
nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal the 
other causes for dissolution of a corporation provided in 
this Code." 
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. 2. Repeal. - All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed or modify accordingly. 
EC. 3. 
cfiviiy. - This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its 
publication in at least three newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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THIRTEENTH C O N G E  
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
S B. 
No. 
IntroduGed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Persons in authority are charged with the maintenance of public order and the 
protection and security of life and property. But there are instances that the persons in 
authority themselves facilitated or ordered the destruction or concealment of vital 
evidence used in heinous crimes. 
Hence, this bill seeks to prescribe a higher penalty for persons in authority who 
directly caused ordered the destruction or concealment of vital evide,nce for heinous 
crimes. 
This bill is a product of the public hearings conducted by the Committee on 
Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws during the last Congress. 
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THIRTEENTFI CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
> 
First Regular Session 
lntroduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
PRESCRIBING A HIGHER PENALTY FOR PERSONS IN AUTHONTY AS 
ACCESSORIES, WHO DIRECTLY CAUSE OR ORDER. THE DESTRUCTION OR 
CONCEALMENT OF VITAL EVIDENCE FOR HEINOUS CRIMES, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE THE PENAL CODE, ARTICLE 19 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in Congress 
assembled : 
SECTION 
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Article 19 of the Penal Code is hereby amended by adding 
another paragraph: 
‘WHERE THE OFFENSE IS A HEINOUS CRIME UNDER EXISTING 
LAWS AND IS COMMITTED -BY PERSONS INAUTHORITY, 
THEY SHALL SUFFER THE PENALTY ONE DEGREE LOWER 
THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW FOR THE CONSUMMATED 
FELO”. 
SEC. 2. 
Separability Clause. - 
If any provision , or part 
hereof, 
is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3. 
Repealing Clause. 
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Any law, 
presidential decree or 
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or 
amended accordingly. 
Sec. 
4. 
Effectivity Clause. 
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This shall take effect fif’ceen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
-04 SEP -G ?3 56 
First Regular Session 
1 
Prepared by the Committees on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and 
Laws and Local Government 
AN ACT 
FIXING THE DATE OF REGULAR ELECTIONS FOR ELECTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE 
AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 9054, ENTITLED “AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE ORGANIC 
ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDA~AO, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6734, ENTITLED “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR 
AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO”, AS 
AMENDED. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Date of Election. - The second regular election for Regional 
Governor, Regional Vice-Governor and Members of the Regional Legislative Assembly 
of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) shall be held on the second 
Monday of September 2005. Succeeding regular elections shall be held every three (3) 
years thereafter. 
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SECTION 2. Term of Office. - The term of office of the Regional Governor, 
Regional Vice-Governor and Members of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the 
ARMM shall be for a period of three (3) years, which shall commence at noon on the 
30th day of September 2005 and shall end at noon of the same date three (3) years 
thereafter. 
SECTION 3. Hold-over. - All incumbent elective officials of the ARMM elected in 
the first regular election under Republic Act No. 9054 and Republic Act No. 9140 shall 
hold office, in a hold-over capacity, until noon of the 30th day of September 2005 or until 
their successors shall have been elected and qualified. 
SECTlON 4. Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections shall 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
SECTION 5. SeparabiZity clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
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regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, 
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are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
the completion of its publication in at least one (f),newspaper of general circulation. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity clause. - This Act shall take effect three (3) days from 
Approved,