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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to recognize the role of Filipino Women and how they have made 
significant 
contributions 
to 
economic 
progress, 
nation-building, 
and 
preservation of the Filipino way of life. Their actions have advanced the national 
effort to conquer inequality, discrimination, and deprivation. 
To this end, this measure creates the National Museum of Filipino Women under 
the administration and supervision of the Philippine Commission on Women. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure.      
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
March 6, 2023
5:22 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
CREATING 
THE 
NATIONAL 
MUSEUM 
OF 
FILIPINO 
WOMEN 
AND 
APPROPRIATING  FUNDS  THEREFOR 
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 "National 
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Museum of Filipino Women Act". 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
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to: 
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a) Acknowledge the remarkable contributions of women to economic
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progress and nation building and the preservation and promotion of
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the Filipino way of life;
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b) Celebrate women whose various individual and collective actions
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significantly advanced the national effort to conquer inequality,
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discrimination, and deprivation;
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c) Raise awareness on and build an appreciation of history and the role
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that women have played in its making;
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d) Honor the heroism of women who played a significant role in the
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national struggle against colonialism and foreign invasion;
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e) Commemorate modern-day heroines and women martyrs who
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struggled against injustice, oppression, and exploitation, especially
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during the Martial Law era in the Philippines;
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f)
Acknowledge the suffering borne by women who were coerced into
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sexual slavery during World War II and support their call for
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reparation and justice; and
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g) Honor individual women, including women and girls with 
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disabilities, whose specific achievements have caused a positive 
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impact on and enriched all aspects of Filipino life. 
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SEC. 3. Creation. – To carry out the above policy, the National Museum of 
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Filipino Women is hereby created and established under the administration and 
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supervision of the Philippine Commission on Women.  
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SEC. 4. Organization, Operation and Administration. – The Philippine 
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Commission on Women shall, in coordination with the Department of Budget 
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and Management, determine the organizational structure and operational 
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requirements of the National Museum of Filipino Women, and ensure that            
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consultative mechanisms are integrated in its institutional planning and 
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development.     
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SEC.  5.  Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) days 
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after the approval of this Act, the Philippine Commission on Women shall, in 
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consultation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National 
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Museum of the Philippines, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, 
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Commission on  Human Rights, Commission on Higher Education, Department 
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of Education and at least three (3) women’s and civil society organizations, 
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formulate rules and            regulations as may be necessary for its proper 
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implementation.  
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SEC. 6. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the immediate 
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implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General 
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Appropriations           Act. 
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SEC.  7.  Separability Clause. – If for any reason, a provision or section of 
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this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other sections or provisions not 
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affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders,  
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proclamations, rules and regulations and other issuance or parts thereof,              
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SEC.  9.  Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,