13th CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
EXPLANATQRY NOTE 
Apart from the tuition fee, our students and tdeir parents are saddled with other expenses 
such as transportation, school supplies, books, inedical and dental fees, and also, admission 
fees to galleries, museums and stage theatres 
Indeed, the cost of education has considerably increased over the years, that at present, only a 
fortunate handful are able to go to school and actually finish college. 
Such scenario has been detrimental to our national development as many of our young people 
drop out of school. 
This proposed bill seeks to ease the pressure of very high educational cost on parents and 
students by granting them additional privileges. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
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AN ACT 
GRANTING PRIVELEGES TO STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS ON 
BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assem bled: 
SECTION 1. Title - This Act shall be known as the “Student Privilege Act of 2004.” 
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - As used in this Act, the term “student” shall 
mean any resident citizen of the Philippines, regardless of age, and duly enrolled in the 
elementary, secondary or tertiary level in any public, or private academic institution 
recognized by the Department of Education Culture and Sports and the Commission on 
Higher Education. 
SECTION 3. Benefits and Privileges - Upon presentation of identification card duly 
issued and validated by a recognized Philippine School, the student shall be entitle to the 
following; 
a. 
b. 
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A grant of twenty percent (20%) discount on transportation fares in all public 
utility vehicles, ships or airplanes; Provided, that the fare discount shall be availed 
of only during school seasons; 
A grant of ten percent (10%) discount of medical and medical service in 
government as well as private clinics; 
A grant of ten percent (10%) discount on admission fees in museums, art 
galleries, libraries and stage theaters; and 
A grant of ten percent (10%) discount on basic school supplies, to be availed of at 
enrollment time. 
SECTION 4. For the purpose of this Act, the schools, colleges, universities and 
other educational institutions shall issue an identification card to their students duly signed 
and validated by their heads. The identification card shall properly identify the student and 
contain the list of privileges granted by this Act. The identification card is non-transferable 
and violation hereof shall be a ground for the forfeiture of the privileges. 


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SECTION 5. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish or abolish existing 
privileges granted by other laws to the students. 
SECTION 6. All establishments and institution concerned, shall post or caused to be 
posted, in conspicuous places within their premises, notices indicating the benefits provided 
for under this Act. 
SECTION 7. Violation of any provision of this Act shall be punished according to 
the following: 
a. First and second violations shall be punishable by imprisonment of not exceeding 
one (1) month or a fine of not more than One Thousand Pesos (P1,OOO.OO) or both 
at the discretion of the Court; 
b. Third violation shall be punishable by the same penalty and in addition, 
revocation of license or permit to operate the business or establishment. 
In case of partnership, corporation, association, or group, the penalty shall be imposed 
on the President, Treasurer, Secretary, or any other person responsible for the violation. 
If the offender is an alien, he shall after service of sentence, be deported immediately 
without further proceedings by the Bureau of Immigration. 
SECTION 8. Implementing Rules - The Department of Education, Culture and 
Sports and the Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the Department of 
Finance, Department of Transportation and Communication, and other concerned private and 
public agencies, shall issue the implementing rules and regulation to ensure the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including 
rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 10. Separability Clause - If any part or provision of this Act shall be 
held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisiops hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 11. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,