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15th CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 3160 
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Introduced by Honorable Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them as provided for under Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution. 
As public Health Workers, the Sanitarians are part ofthe Department of Health Programs 
specifically on Environmental Health and Sanitation and its other duties which are attached 
hereto. 
Since sanitarians work closely with the community they are in a very crucial position to 
effect change in the sanitary habits and practices of the community. They work together with the 
rural health units in the prevention of epidemics and outbreaks of all kinds of diseases as 
provided for under Presidential Decree No. 856, otherwise known as "The Code of Sanitation of 
the Philippines." 
This bill seeks to upgrade the position of sanitary inspectors to the next higher salary 
grade. By this, upgrading the salaries of the Sanitarians, they can fulfill better their 
responsibilities to provide quality health care, truly responsive to the needs of the community's 
primary health care. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


15th CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No. 3160 
Introduced by Honorable Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE POSITION OF SANITATION INSPECTOR TO THE NEXT 
HIGHER SALARY GRADE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The position of sanitation inspector is hereby upgraded to the next higher 
salary grade (SG) as follows: 
POSITION 
SALARY GRADE (SG) 
From 
To 
Sanitation Inspector I 
SG06 
SG09 
Sanitation Inspector II 
SG08 
SG 11 
Sanitation Inspector III 
SG 11 
SG 13 
Sanitation Inspector IV 
SG 13 
SG 15 
Sanitation Inspector V 
SG 15 
SG 17 
Sanitation Inspector VI 
SG 18 
SG 19 
SECTION 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the 
Interior and Local Government shall, in coordination with the Department of Budget and 
Management, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act. 
SECTION 3. The amount needed for the effective implementation of this Act shall be 
charged to the appropriations of the respective local government units. 
SECTION 4. 
All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3033 
·11 
NOV 16 All :50 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3033 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
"11 
NOV 16 
A11 :50 
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY 
OF DANAO, PROVINCE OF CEBU, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Three (3) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Danao City, 
2 
Cebu, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3042 
'11 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3042 
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NOV 16 P 1 :1 9 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE 
STATIONED AT THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MATEO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, FURTHER AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BlLANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
liTHE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for San Mateo, 
2 
Rizal, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3015 
'11 
NOV 16 All:2 0 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3015 
'11 
NOV 16 rill :20 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING SIX ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL 
COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED 
AT THE CITY OF MAKATI, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Six (6) additional Metropolitan Trial Court branches for Makati 
2 
City, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the National Capital Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as "The 
13 
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other prOVisions that may 
14 
be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
'11 
r~OV 16 Pl :29 
SENATE 
S.B. No. :l050 
, 
'-, 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity oEBP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


• 
, 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3050 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING SIX ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
BIN-AN, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
I 
SECTION 1. Six (6) additional Regional Trial Court branches for BUlan City, 
2 
Laguna, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
II 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3053 
'11 
N!lV 16 
P1 :32 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
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FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3053 
'11 
NOV 16 Pl:32 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF PANIQUI, PROVINCE OF TARLAC, FURTHER AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
I 
SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Paniqui, 
2 
Tarlac, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
II 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified andlor further 
IS 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
, 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3012 
'11 
NOV 16 
,~11:1 4 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
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FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3012 
'11 
N[]V 16 A11:1 4 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT TO 
BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAYTAY, FURTHER AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
liTHE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Municipal Trial Court branch for Taytay, Rizal 
2 
with seat thereat, is hereby created. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as "The 
13 
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions that may 
14 
be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. B. NO. 
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(In Substitution of Senate Bill Nos, 544,2883 and 2964) 
Prepared and submitted jointly by the Committees on Government Corporations and Public 
Enterprises; and Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development with Senators 
Ejercito Estrada, Villar, Marcos, Jr" and Recto as authors thereof 
AN ACT 
INCREASING PENSIONS UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1161, AS AMENDED 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE" SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives ()f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled' 
1 
SECTION L Section 12 of Republic Act No, 1161, as amended by Republic Act No. 
2 
8282, is hereby further amended to read as follows: 
3 
"SEC. 12. Monthly Pension - (a) The monthly pension shall be the 
4 
highest of the following amounts: 
5 
"( \) Tbe sum of the following: 
6 
"(i) Three hundred pesos (P300); plus 
7 
"(ii) Twenty percent (20%) of the average monthly salary credit; plus 
8 
"(iii) Two percent (2%) of the average monthly salary credit for each 
9 
credited year of service in excess often (l0) years; or 
10 
"(2) Forty percent (40%) of the average monthly salary credit; or 
11 
"(3) One thousand pesos (PI,OOO.OO): Provided:" That the monthly 
12 
pension shall be in no case be paid for an aggregate amount of less than sixty 
13 
(60) months. 
14 
"(b) Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the minimum pension 
15 
shall be One thousand two hundred pesos (PI,200.00) for members with at 
16 
least ten (10) credited years of service and Two thousand four hundred pesos 


, 
1 
(P2,400.00) for those with twenty (20) credited years of service: Provided, 
2 
That the minimum mouthly pension provided herein shall be increased by 
3 
Five Hundred Pesos (p500.00): Provided, further, That the Commission 
4 
shall also increase the monthly pensions of all other pensioners by Five 
5 
Hundred Pesos (P500.00). 
6 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act or any part thereof be 
7 
declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from the invalid ones, shall 
8 
remain in force and effect. 
9 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. -
Any law, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
10 
proclamations or administrative regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
11 
Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded, or repealed accordingly. 
12 
SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
13 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
14 
Approved.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
3323 
Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Chinese-Filipinos in the Philippines have made significant economic and 
societal contributions to our society in the form of employment generation, community 
service, trade, volunteerism and socio-economic programs. 
Through the centuries, the relationship between the Philippines and China 
continues to flourish. The Chinese even celebrate their customs and traditions here, the 
most significant of which is the Chinese New Year. It is but just to help them preserve 
some of their valued traditions. 
In recognition of their great contributions and to further deepen the friendship 
between our two countries, this bill is submitted for favourable consideration of the 
Chamber. It mandates the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) to promulgate 
the implementing rules and regulations of this measure declaring the Chinese New Year 
as a special non-working holiday in consultation with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese 
Chambers of Commerce and Industry. 
Passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
/~ 
EDGARDO J. ANGARA 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.No. 
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Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara 
AN ACT DECLARING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR A SPECIAL 
NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines In 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared a policy of the 
2 
government to recognize the great contributions of the Chinese-Filipino in Philippine 
3 
society and their rich cultural traditions. 
4 
5 
SEC. 2. Special Nonworking Public Holiday.- The Chinese New Year is hereby 
6 
declared a special nonworking public holiday in the whole country every year. 
7 
8 
SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Department of Labor and 
9 
Employment, in consultation with the Federation of the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of 
10 
Commerce and Industry, Inc., shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement 
11 
this Act. 
12 
13 
SEC. 4. Ejlectivity. - This Act shall take effect tlfteen (15) days upon its 
14 
publication in two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
15 
16 
Approved, 
17
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. _3-,---O::...c2-=--6=-.' 
'11 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
NOV 16 
1\11 :40 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3028 
'11 
NOV 16 lill :40 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY 
OF MALAYBALAY, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Malaybalay 
2 
City, Bukidnon, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Tenth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (k) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. EffectiVity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :40 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3057 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies eXisting at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3057 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
I 
SECTION 1. Three (3) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Malolos 
2 
City, Bulacan, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
II 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa BHang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Senate Bill No. 3198 
Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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This bill seeks to convert the Dingalan-Umiray Provincial Road connecting Barangays Butas na 
Bato, Cabog, Ibuna and Umiray in the Municipality of Dingalan, Province of Aurora into a 
national road. 
The Dingalan-Umiray Provincial Road is one of the key access roads in the Province of Aurora. 
It is utilized by tourists and allows the transfer of various equipment and goods to the province. 
Its improvement and maintenance will greatly contribute to commerce and tourism in the area, 
by facilitating greater and smoother access to the municipalities it connects. 
In view of the foregoing, the swift passage ofthis bill is earnestly sought. 
~/~ 
EDGARDO J. ANGARA 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Senate Bill No. 3198 
'1'2 
11AY 10 ;"j :(;9 
Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE DINGALAN-UMIRAY PROVINCIAL ROAD IN 
THE 
PROVINCE 
OF 
AURORA 
INTO 
A 
NATIONAL 
ROAD, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. The Dingalan-Umiray provincial road connecting Barangays Butas na 
2 
Bato, Cabog. [buna and Umiray in the Municipality of Ding alan, Province of Aurora is 
3 
hereby converted into a national road. 
4 
5 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
6 
include in the Department's program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the 
7 
said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
8 
Act. 
9 
10 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official 
11 
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
12 
13 
14 
Approved, 
15 
1
Poenaty

lhe of the Srrvetacy

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session ) MY NOI6 PI 26

SENATE

No. 3047

S.

Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies."

‘The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.

Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the

resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly
recommended.

KR

FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE _)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
Second Regular Session )

SENATE

S.B.No._ 3047

Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G, ESCUDERO-

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY
OF SINILOAN, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Siniloan,
Laguna, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for
the newly created branch.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's
program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other provisions
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3014 
'11 
NOV 16 
1\11 :19 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


• 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3014 
'11 
NOV 16 
AI1 :19 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWELVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE METROPOLITAN 
TRIAL COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE 
STATIONED AT THE CITY OF PASIG, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS 
AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Twelve (12) additional Metropolitan Trial Court branches for Pasig 
2 
City, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the National Capital Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as "The 
13 
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions that may 
14 
be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3028 
'11 
NOV 16 
A11 :44 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing proviSions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3028 
'11 
NOV 16 
All :44 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF ORMOC, 
PROVINCE OF LEYTE, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Ormoc City, 
2 
Leyte, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Eighth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (i) of Batas Pambansa BHang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. EffectiVity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
· , 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3019 
'11 
NOV 16 m1:27 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. ao 19 
'11 
NOV 16 1\11:27 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
COTABATO, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Cotabato City, 
2 
Maguindanao, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Twelfth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (m) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivihj. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
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I ,., 
HFTEbNTH CON{~lU'SS Of fHE 
REPUBUC OF THE PHiLIPPINES 
Third Reguldf St-'ssion 
!'I 
liltrodUi'l"d by S"1!aIOJ' I OREN LECARDA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
For centuries, the communities living in the Philippines and in China have had 
extensive ties built primarily on the basis of trade and commerce, These linkag,~s wt'l'e 
further strengthened by the gradual assimilation of ethnic Chines" with the local 
population following intermarriages among them. This is evidenced by the ancestry of 
the country's heroes like Jose Rizal and Gen, Vicente Lim. 
At present, the ethnic Chinese and the Filipinos with Chinese ancestry make up about 
1.3% and 22%, respectively of the countTy's population. The Filipino-Chinese as they are 
more known have played a key role in the economic and cultural development of the 
Philippines. Their known acumen in entrepreneurship and solidarity with their host 
country - as expressed in their volunteer organizations, have continued to strengthen 
ties among various communities. 
This bill ~Qeks to rt'cognizp the immt'asurable contribution of the Hlipino Cldnp§(c' 
community in our country and strengthen the Filipino-Chinese amity by declaring the 
day on which the Chinese New Year falls each year as it special working Holiday 
throughout the entire Philippines. 


,,.. 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
", ' , 
I" r 
, c. 
SENATE 3 'l 09 
s. B. No. _~ ~ ___ ~ jj) 
Introduced by Senator LOREN I.EGARDA 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE DAY ON WHICH CHINESE NEW YEAR FALLS 
EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING HOUnA Y 
AS A SIGN OF GOODWILL AND AMITY 
BE'IWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the HOllse of Representatives of tile Philippines in the 
Congress assell/bled: 
SIiCTION 1. Recognizing the immeasurable contribution of the 1·'iUpino Chinest' 
community in our country and in order to strengthen the Filipino-Chmese amity, tiw 
day on which the Chinese New Year falls each Yl:'ar is hl:'reby dl:'c1ared as a special 
working Holiday throngholllllw entire PhilippinE'';, 
SECTION 2. This Act shall takl:' effect fifteen (15) calendM days <lfter its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general CIrculation. 
Approved,