Republic of the Philippines
Aouse of Representatives
@uszan Gity

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6721

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The state shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the
prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through
policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard
of living, and an improved quality of life for all.

The state shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, and prohibit
political dynasties as may be defined by law.

According to a 2014 report by Global Financial Integrity, between 1960 and 2011 the
Philippines lost roughly $410.5 billion or Php 19.34 trillion on illicit financial flow.

In line with the President's drive against Graft and Corruption, as evidenced of the
immediate dismissal of his friends and enemies alike with an allegation of graft. This bill
seeks to drive down the avenue of corrupt practices, through the limitation of regional
business who take advantage of the government.

In view of the above mentioned, the immediate passage of this bill is earn

JAR R. ERICE
Representative
24 District, Caloocan City


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon Gity

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6721

HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3019, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT” AS AMENDED,

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy.

The state shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the
prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty
through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for
all.

The state shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service,
and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.

SECTION 2. Republic act no. 3019, otherwise known as the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt
Practices Act” as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

Sec.6. Prohibition on Members of Congress. — It shall be unlawful hereafter
for the Spouse or for any relative, by consanguinity or affinity, within
the second civil degree, of the Members of the House of
Representatives and Members of the Senate during the term for which


he has been elected, to acquire or receive any personal pecuniary interest
in any specific business enterprise which will be directly and particularly
favored or benefitted by any law or resolution authored by him previously
approved or adopted by congress during the same term.

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Sec. 9. Penalties for violations:
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The violation of said section proven in a proper administrative proceeding
shall be sufficient cause for immediate and perpetual removal or dismissal
of a public officer, even if no criminal prosecution is instituted against him.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause.

If for any reason any section or provision of this Act, or any portion thereof,
or the application of such section, provision or portion thereof to any person,
group or circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining
provisions of this Act shall not be affected by such declaration and shall
remain in force and effect.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause.

The provisions of other laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity.

Approved,

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two
(2) national newspapers of general circulation