Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
An alcohol-exposed pregnancy is risky for both the unborn babies and their mothers, and 
could permanently compromise the central nervous system of a developing baby. Drinking 
alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and has been proven to 
increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, prematurity or even sudden infant death1.  
Improving maternal health and reducing child mortality is a priority in the Philippine health 
system. This commitment is reflected in several laws such as the “Early Childhood Care and 
Development (ECCD) Law of 2001,” the “Barangay Level Total Protect of Children Act of 
1990”, and the “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act.” The Department of Health has in 
turn translated this commitment to mothers and children with programs such as the “Safe 
Motherhood Program” which provides maternal and newborn health services.  
This bill intends to add to the efforts the country has demonstrated in protecting the welfare of 
our mothers and children. It proposes to require any alcoholic beverage for sale to include a 
clear, conspicuous, and easily readable warning on the packaging or in the business 
establishment selling these goods about the risks an alcohol-exposed pregnancy and FAS 
poses to unborn children and their mothers. A penalty of Php 10,000.00 shall be imposed on 
those who violate this Act. 
The approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
 MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
1 http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2018/02/07/fetal-alcohol-syndrome.html 
August 23, 2022
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT  
PREVENTING THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN CAUSING 
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME IN MOTHERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 
Warning Act”. 
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act, the terms herewith shall mean 
the following: 
a)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – or FAS is a disorder of permanent birth defects that
occurs in the offspring of women who drank alcohol during pregnancy. The main
effect of FAS is permanent central nervous system damage. Developing brain
cells and structures are underdeveloped or malformed by prenatal alcohol
exposure, often creating an array of primary cognitive and functional disabilities
(including poor memory, attention deficits, impulsive behavior, and poor cause-
effect reasoning) as well as secondary disabilities;
b)
Alcohol beverage – is any drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol,
which is a psychoactive drug, with depressant effects; and,
c)
Department – means the Department of Health.
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SECTION 3. Packaging Requirement. – Any person who offers any alcoholic 
beverage for sale shall include a clear, conspicuous, and easily readable warning on 
the packaging or in the business establishment stating: 
 
“WARNING: Consumption of alcohol, spirits, wine or beer shortly before conception or 
during pregnancy can cause birth defects, including fetal alcohol syndrome and 
alcohol-related neurological disorders.” 
 
SECTION 4. Penalties. – The Department is empowered to establish and assess 
penalties or fines against an employer for violations of this Act or regulations adopted 
under this Act. In no circumstance will any of the penalties or fines exceed Ten 
Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) for each day the permit holder remains in violation. 
 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part thereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting. 
 
SECTION 6. 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 7. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,