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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The family is widely known as the basic unit of the society. Everything 
learned and experienced inside one's home is manifested in the way a person 
acts and deals with others. 
Hence, it is essential to build strong family 
foundations. 
Article XV, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Philippines expresses that, 
"The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. 
Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total 
development." 
Several government institutions and a number of private organizations 
undertake programs that are dedicated to assisting Filipino families in their 
problems as well as in other area such as family planning and outreach 
programs. Nevertheless, most of them, if not all, are directed to assisting mainly 
the socially-disadvantage families. 
It is an undeniable fact that such kind of families are in need of immediate 
support more than those who are well-off. But a holistic approach to our search 
for long-term solution to the problems plaguing our society will include the 
families from all and different economic and social standing. 
This bill proposed the creation of a Commission on the Family that will 
cater to the needs and demands of every Filipino family. 'The Commission shall 
undertake further studies, review and evaluation of the various issues and 
problems that currently confront this sector. Such will be an effective instrument 
in strengthening the solidarity and harmonious relationship of all members of the 
family. 
The Filipinos are family-oriented people and the enactment of this bill will 
For the reasons given, the 
further nurture the qualities inherent to them. 
approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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First Regujar Session 
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Senate Bill No. 3 16 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
TO INSTITUTE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FAMILY AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be if enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of fhe Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "National Family 
Commission of the Philippines of 2007. 
SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. The family is the basic social unit of 
Philippine Society, as such, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
institute all programs geared towards the preservation and strengthening of the 
family as an institution. 
SEC 3. Creafion of the National Family Commission. There is hereby 
created a National Family Commission that shall serve as the primary policy 
formulation and data collation agency of the country geared towards the 
fulfillment of the constitutional mandate to strengthen and protect the family as a 
basic social unit of Philippine Society and attached to the Office of the President. 
SEC 4. Nafional Family Commission Officers. The Commission shall be 
headed by a Chairperson and assisted by two Associate Commissioners who 
shall all be members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines for at least 10 years 
in active practice. They shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines for 
a one-time term of 6 years with no re-appointment. 
SEC 5. fxecufive Council. There is hereby created an Executive Council 
composed of the following: 
1. The Chairperson of the Commission as Chairman; 
2. The Secretary of the Department of Justice as member; 
3. The Secretary of the Department of Education as member; 
4. The Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare as member; 
5. The Secretary of the Department of Labor as member; 
6. The Secretary of the Department of Health; 
7. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government; 
8. The Director General of the NEDA; and 
9. A representative from. the National Statistics Office; 


The Executive Council shall be the policy-making body of the 
Commission. 
SEC 6. Powers of the Commission, The Commission shall have the 
following powers: 
1. Establish a national database on information on family matters, 
problems and implemented solutions particularly those from other 
jurisdictions; 
2. Formulate policies on the development of family ties and the resolution 
of common family problems; 
3. Formulation of programs that would develop the interrelationship of 
family members with each other and with other members of the 
community; 
4. Institute a nationwide family program with emphasis on how to face the 
challenges of the modern millennium; and 
5. Institute other programs that they may be determined by the Executive 
Board. 
SEC 7. Secretariat. There is hereby created a secretariat to assist the 
Commissioners in the discharge of their functions. The secretariat shall be 
headed by an Executive Director who should also be a member of the Philippine 
Bar and assisted by other personnel to be determined by the Executive Council. 
SEC 8. Appropriations. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions 
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter. 
SEC 9. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act were to 
be declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not 
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
SEC I O .  Effectivify. This Act shall take effect fifteen days from the date of 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of 
general circulations. 
Approved#