SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 586

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In Pakistan, the local administration of Islamabad declared the farmhouse residence of
former military dictator retired General Pervez Musharraf a sub-jail on the basis of security
issues and threats to Musharraf's life. Police officials also said that the accused was a high-
profile personality and former head of the state and that he was under threat from militants
groups, including the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan

As a sub-jall, the farmhouse under supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Prison
Punjab. It also means that while the former president can move freely inside the house,
Visitors were not allowed to see him and he cannot conduct meetings without prior approval
from the Chief Commissioner Islamabad. Jail staff would be responsible to arrange the food
in the sub-jail.

in the Philippines, Article Ii, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that,
“The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human
rights". This means that every person should be treated with respect, including those
accused of crimes.

In View of this, Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a senior citizen whose health
condition continues to deteriorate should now be allowed to be placed under house arrest.
Mrs. Arroyo has been suffering from Cervical spondylosis, an “irreversible and progressive”
spine disease, Hypoparathyroidism, and Depression.

With this, and due to humanitarian considerations, it would be only proper to allow that
house arrest of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, especially considering further
that she is not a flight risk.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested
“fy,
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

MA) | RODRIGUEZ, JR


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 5686

AN ACT
DECLARING THE RESIDENCE OF FORMER PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-
ARROYO AS A SUB-JAIL UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE BUREAU OF
JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY

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

SECTION 1. It is a policy of the State to value the dignity of every human person and
guarantee full respect for human rights.

SEC 2. At present, Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is detained at the Veterans’
Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City and has been suffering from Cervical
spondylosis, Hypoparathyroidism, and Depression brought about by her continued
confinement in the VMMC

SEC 3. Accordingly, the residence of Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in La Vista
Subdivision in Quezon City is hereby declared a Sub-Jail, subject to her acceptance.

SEC 4. As a Sub-Jail, said residence shall be under the direct supervision of the Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology (BUMP). The BJMP shall also assign a Jail Warden to
supervise the Sub-Jail established by this Act.

SEC §. The Department of Justice and the BUMP shall promulgate the rules and regulations
to govern over the sub-jall established and necessary for the implementation of this Act
within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC 6, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
annual budget of the BUMP.

SEC 7. Separability Clause. ~ The provisions of this Act are hereby deciared to be separable
and, in the event any of such provisions is declared unconstitutional, the other provisions
which are not affected thereby, shall remain in force and effect

SEC 8, Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (1) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.

Approved,