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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE GINATILAN-BONGOLANON ROAD 
TRAVERSING THE CITY OF KIDAPAWAN AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
MAGPET, PROVINCE OF COTABATO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution, under Article X, Section 13 states that, "Local 
government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, 
services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with 
law." Goo6 roads are vital for better transport of goods and services, particularly in 
the rural areas of the country.
Ginatilan is a barangay in the City of Kidapawan, the Capital of Cotabato. As 
the provincial capital, Kidapawan is the center of trade and commerce, the hub of 
financial and educational institutions in the Province. Situated at the foot of Mount 
Apo, Kidapawan is also a popular destination for tourists aiming to climb the 
Philippines' highest mountain.
Bongolanon is a barangay in the Municipality of Magpet which is an eco-tourism 
destination, with its fifty-two (52) waterfalls, four (4) big rivers, and hundreds of 
creeks. Magpet is also the potable water source of its neighboring municipalities. Thus, 
well-maintained roads should be present in these areas.
This bill aims to convert the Ginatilan-Bongolanon Road, traversing the City of 
Kidapawan and the Municipality of Magpet, Province of Cotabato, into a national road. 
Furthermore, the proposed Ginatilan-Bongolanan national road will not only stimulate 
the socio-economic development of the City of Kidapawan and Municipality of Magpet, 
but will also encourage investments and uplift the livelihoods of the neighboring 
municipalities.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE GINATILAN-BONGOLANON ROAD 
TRAVERSING THE CITY OF KIDAPAWAN AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
MAGPET, PROVINCE OF COTABATO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. The Ginatilan-Bongolanon Road traversing the City of Kidapawan
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and the Municipaiity of Magpet, Province of Cotabato is hereby converted into a
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nationai road.
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SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
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Department's program the repair, maintenance and improvement of the said road, the
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funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
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(2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1770
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
CANALATE, CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS 
CANALATE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Education is a human right, this is enshrined in Article XIV, Section 1 of the 
1987 Constitution, which states that the state shail protect and promote the right of 
ali citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make 
such education accessible to all. Furthermore, Article II, Section 17 states that the 
State shall give priority to education.
Pursuant to the aforementioned constitutional mandate, this bill proposes to 
establish a national high school in Barangay Calalate, City of Malolos, Province of 
Bulacan to be known as Canalate National High School.
The establishment of a national high school in Barangay Canalate is necessary 
to provide accessible quality secondary education to its residents as well as its 
neighboring communities. This way, students no longer need to travel far for their 
education and parents need not worry about travel fares and their children's safety.
In view of the foregoing, this representation earnestly seeks your support for 
the approval of this bill.
IMEE R. MARCOS


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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
CANALATE, CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS 
CANALATE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. There is hereby established a national high school in Barangay 
Canalate, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as the Canalate National 
High School.
Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
department's program, the operationalization of the Canalate National High School, 
The funding of which shall be included In the annual General Appropriations Act.
Section 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the approval of this Act 
the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the 
provisions of this Act.
Section 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or other issuances 
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly.
Section 5. If any portion or provision of this act is declared unconstitutional, 
the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force 
and effect.
Section 6. If any portion or provision of this act is declared unconstitutional, 
the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force 
and effect.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. NO. 131 2
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DINAPIGUE, ISABELA 
ROAD GOING TO DILASAG, AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Dinapigue is located in the southeastern-most part of the province, near the provincial 
boundaries of Quirino and Aurora. It is bounded in the north by Palanan, in the west by 
Echague, San Guillermo and San Mariano, and in the south by Aurora Province. It is 
virtually land locked by Sierra Madre Mountain range on the west and Pacific Ocean in the 
east.
The development of the Dinapigue, Isabela road has been long sought so that it may be 
passable for vehicles in all weather conditions. The slowly rotting wooden bridges 
constructed on creeks and rivers pose a threat to the safety of tourists and travelers that 
pass through. Furthermore, the high slopes of narrow roads traversing the mountains are 
prone to causing accidents that result to serious injury or worse.
The development of the road cannot be fully undertaken by the local government because 
of its very limited financial capability. However, it is deemed advantageous in light of the 
foregoing circumstances that said provincial road be converted into a national road, 
entrusting the Department of Public Works and Highways with the responsibilities of 
proposed conversion.
The proposed bill seeks to convert the provincial road in Dinapigue, Isabella leading to 
Dilasag, Aurora into a national road
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES N A N ^ S. BINAY 
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. NO. 1312
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy 
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DINAPIGUE, ISABELA 
ROAD GOING TO DILASAG, AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. The provincial road of Dinapigue, Isabela leading to Dilasag, 
Aurora is hereby converted into a National Road.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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S. No. ,1360
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SINDALAN-ANAO PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE 
TOWN OF MEXICO TO THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO IN THE PROVINCE OF 
PAMPANGA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Sindalan-Anao Provincial Road, connecting the 
town of Mexico and the City of San Fernando in the Province of Pampanga, into a 
National Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
This conversion will be advantageous to the province not only because it will 
be included in the budget of the National Government which implies that the National 
Government may undertake the necessary repair, rehabilitation and upgrading of 
Infrastructure, but also because it will connect the different barangays in the province 
which results to economic growth and development in the locality.
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.
‘LITO M. LAPII
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
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CONVERTING THE SINDALAN-ANAO PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE 
TOWN OF MEXICO TO THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO IN THE PROVINCE OF 
PAMPANGA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. The Sindalan-Anao Provincial Road which connects the town of 
Mexico and the City of San Fernando in the Province of Pampanga is hereby converted 
into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and 
Highways.
Sec. 2. The amounts needed to cover the improvement, maintenance and 
repair of the said road shali be included in the General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Pubiic Works and Highways shail 
issue the necessary orders, ruies, and circuiars to impiement this Act.
Sec. 4. This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its compiete pubiication 
in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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REPUBUC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 1723
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MALA 
SALOG, MUNICIPALITY OF SAPAD, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL 
NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE MALA SALOG NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 1 of our Constitution mandates that, "t/?e State shall protect 
and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take 
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to a///'Promoting the right to 
quality education at all levels is one of the main Policy of the State.
Located in the outskirts of the Municipality of Sapad, the nearest high school is 
approximately five kilometers from Barangay Mala Salog. The establishment of a 
national high school within the barangay is sought to help decongest other schools in 
the neighboring barangays. This would provide greater access and opportunities for 
students in the region to ensure high school education by reducing distance, time and 
transportation costs.
Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision, this bill seeks to 
establish a national high school in Barangay Mala Salog, Municipality of Sapad, Lanao 
del Norte to be known as the Mala Salog National High School. Moreover, it is 
imperative to develop and sustain effective school facilities that will give the youth in 
the locality an opportunity to better their lives through quality and accessible 
education.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


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Second Regular Session 
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S. B. No.
SENATE 
1723
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MALA 
SALOG, MUNICIPALITY OF SAPAD, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL 
NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE MALA SALOG NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
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Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Mala Salog, Municipality
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of Sapad, Province of Lanao del Norte to be known as Mala Salog National High School.
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Department's program the operationalization of the Mala Salog National High School,
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the funding of which shall be Included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
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Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1699
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE NATIONAL ROAD JUNCTION (NRJ)
SIBAGAT- VILLANGIT- NEWTUBIGON- SAN JUAN- DIVER ROAD,
LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL 
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article X, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution states that, "Localgovernment units 
may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services, and resources 
for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with law." 
Road networks are important factor in the local economy's growth and development.
The current National Road Junction (NRJ) Sibagat-Viiiangit-New Tubigon-San 
Juan-Diver road serves as the main road linking municipaiities in the Province of 
Agusan del Sur. It is an efficient route that is heaviiy crossed by local residents and an 
infrastructure link in the interconnectivity of municipaiities, the mobiiity of people, the 
transport of goods and services in the said Province. However, due to other budgetary 
concerns, the true value of the road is not completely realized. The Agusanons 
earnestly demand that the road be converted into a national road to attain necessary 
funds for its maintenance, repair, and expansion.
Thus, this measure aims to convert the NRJ Sibagat-Viilangit-New Tubigon-San 
Juan-Diver Road iocated in the Province of Agusan del Sur into a national road. With 
this, the peopie in the Province of Agusan del Sur will be provided with a safe and 
weil-maintained roads.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestiy requested.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1699
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE NATIONAL ROAD JUNCTION (NRJ) 
SIBAGAT- VILLANGIT- NEW TUBIGON- SAN JUAN- DIVER ROAD, 
LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL 
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. The National Road Junction Sibagat- Villangit- New Tubigon- San
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Juan- Diver Road, located in the province of Agusan del Sur, is hereby converted into
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a National Road.
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SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
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Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road, the
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funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
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Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. NO. 1576
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
PUNTA, BAYBAY CITY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS PUNTA 
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall give 
priority to education. The Constitution further declares that the State shall protect and 
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take 
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Thus, the establishment, 
maintenance and support of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of 
education relevant to the needs of the people and society is a priority of the State.
The availability or access to education is the foundation of the development of 
the human capital of any country. Thus, this bill seeks to establish a junior high school 
in Barangay Punta, City of Baybay, province of Leyte to be known as Punta Junior 
High School. This will ensure that quality education is made accessible the youth of 
Leyte.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. NO. 1576
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
PUNTA, BAYBAY CITY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS PUNTA 
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education, a national junior high school in Barangay Punta, Baybay 
City, Province of Leyte to be known as Punta Junior High School.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department's program the operationalization of the Punta Junior High School, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the approval of this Act, 
the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the 
provisions of this Act.
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 6. ESCUDERO 


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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
AT PUERTO PRINCESSA CITY, PALAWAN AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR. 
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create three additional 
branches and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities. - 
In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
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"FOUR BRANCHES FOR PUERTO PRINCESSA CITY 
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SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Municipal Trial Court in Puerto Princessa City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branches in Puerto Princessa 
City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This Bill seeks to convert the Sanga-Sanga - Lakit-Lakit-Mandulan 
Provincial Road in the Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi into a 
national road which shall be under the supervision of the Department of 
Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 
Considering the vita1 role that roads play in the process of 
development, it is not enough that they are constructed, they must also be 
properly maintained. Without good roads, commercial transactions and other 
economic activities dre unduly aff?cte,?. Due to the knifed fi:.tancial 
capabilities of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi, the abovemetioned 
routes could hardly be maintained, thus transferred to the national 
government. 
Consideration of this bill would stir up economic activities in the 
province as it would make trade, commerce and industry accessible to all, 
thereby opening better opportunities which will accelerate economic 
progress. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BONGAO, 
PROVINCE OF TAM-TAM INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
CONVERTING THE SANGA-SANGA - LAKIT-LAKIT - MANDULAN 
Be it enacted by the Sennte ~ n d  
the House ofRepresentntives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Sanga-Sanga - Lakit-Lakit - Mandulan Provincial 
road in the Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby 
converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways 
shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the 
provision of this Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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S. No.- 2461 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The intention of the bill is to amend the Family Code of the Philippines to 
provide that in the absence of marriage settlements or when the regime agreed 
upon is void, the system of Conjugal Partnership of Gains shall govern. 
Under the regime of conjugal partnership of gains, the husband and wife 
place in a common fund the proceeds, products, fruits and income from their 
separates properties and those acquired by either or both spouses through their 
efforts or by chance, and upon dissolution of the marriage or of the partnership, 
the net gains or benefits obtained by either or both spouses shall be divided 
equally between them, unless otherwise agreed in the marriage settlements. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MA"Y "'ILAR 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 75 OF TITLE IV OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 
209, AS AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 227, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 75 of Title IV of the Family Code of the Philippines is 
hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Art. 75. - The future spouses may, in the marriage 
settlements, agree upon the regime of absolute community, 
conjugal partnership of gains, complete separation of property, or 
any other regime. In the absence of marriage settlements, or when 
the regime agreed upon is void, the system of CONJUGAL 
PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS [absolute community of property] as 
established in this Code shall govern." 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS& ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT ANGELES CITY, 
PAMPANGA, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING NINE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create nine additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(c) [Seventy-five] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Third Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x SIXTEEN Branches [LVI to LXII] at Angeles City;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Regional Trial Court in Angeles City, Pampanga in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Angeles City, 
Pampanga, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
8 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This Bill seeks to convert the Ldnguydn - Parangpantay - Kualabro 
Provincial Road in the Municipality of Langnyan, Province of Tawi-Tawi into 
a national road which shall be under the supervision of the Department of 
Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 
Considering the vital role that roads pIay in the process of 
development, it is not enough that they are constructed, they must also be 
properly maintained. Without good roads, commercial transactions and other 
economic activities are unduly affected. Due to the limited financial 
capabilities of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi, the abovemetioned 
routes could hardly be maintained, thus transferred to the national 
government. 
Consideration of this bill would stir up economic activities in the 
province as it would make trade, commerce and industry accessible to all, 
thereby opening better opportunities which will accelerate economic 
progress. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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Second Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
S. No. __ 
2910 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE LANGUYAN - PARANGPANTAY - KUALABARO 
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LANGWAN, 
PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAW INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippilies 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 3 .  
The Languyan - Parangpantay - Kualabaro Provincial 
Road in the Municipality of Languyan, Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby 
converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways 
shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the 
provision of this Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its puelication in 
a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 2'3 
8 tW I !  
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT BINANGONAN, RIZAL, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create four additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x EIGHT Branches [LXVII to LXX with seats] at Binangonan, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Binangonan, Rizal in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Binangonan, Rizal, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
i 
Second Replay Session 
1 
SENATE 
/ 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This Bill seeks to convert the Bato-Bato Lapid-Lapid Provincial Road in 
the Municipality of Panglima Sugala, Province of Tawi-Tawi into a national 
road which shall be under the supervision of the Department of Public Works 
and Highways (DPWH). 
Considering the vital role that roads play in the process of 
development, it is not enough that they are constructed; they must also be 
properly maintained. Without good roads, commercial transactions and other 
economic activities are unduly affected. Due to the limited financial 
capabilities of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi, the abovemetioned 
routes could hardly be maintained thus transferred to the national 
government. 
Consideration of this bill would stir up economic activities in the 
province as it would make trade, commerce and industry accessible to a11, 
thereby opening better opportunities which will accelerate economic 
progress. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PANGLIMA SUGALA, PROVINCE 
CONVERTING THE BATO-BAT0 - LAPID-LAPID PROVINCIAL 
OF TAW-TAW INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted 2nj fhe Senate and the House ofRepeserztatives ofthe Philippines 
in Congvess assembled: 
Section 1. The Bato-Bato - Lapid-Lapid Provincial Road in the 
Municipality of Panglima Sugala, Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted 
into a national road. 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways 
shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the 
provision of this Act. 
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
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s. B. 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Discriminatory to Filipino citizens. The Civil Code of the Philippines, as 
presently worded, provides that if a Filipino citizen, regardless of the gender, 
marries a foreign national, and is later on divorced, he or she may re-marry 
again, provided that the foreigner is capacitated to marry. 
The need for the foreigner's capacity to re-marry is not essential as it 
imposes an unnecessary restriction on the Filipino citizen. Reasonable 
interpretation of the law should be that, a Filipino citizen who is divorced should 
be allowed to remarry. Although this interpretation is reasonable, it is one that 
should be put in proper wording in the Family Code. 
Henceforth, the urgent passage of this measure is of the utmost 
importance. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
1 
8 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
S E N A T E  
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S. B. 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
AN ACT 
AMENDING 
ARTICLE 
26 
OF 
EXECUTIVE 
ORDER 
NO. 209, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
AS AMENDED. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Represertatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 26 of Executive Order No. 209 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
"Art. 26. All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines, in accordance 
with the laws in force in the country where they were solemnized, and 
valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except those 
prohibited under Articles 35 (I), 
(4), (5) and (6), 36, 37 and 38. (17a) 
Where a marriage between a Filipino citizen and a foreigner is validly 
celebrated and a divorce is thereafter validly obtained abroad by the alien 
spouse [capacitating him or her to remarry], the Filipino spouse shall 
have capacity to remarry under Philippine law." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, decrees, rules and 
regulations, and other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved:
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article Ill of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS%. ESCUDERO 


Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT CALOOCAN 
CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING FIVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (d) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create five additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(d) [One hundred seventy-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for 
the National Capital Judicial Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
"EIGHTEEN [Twelve] branches for Caloocan City with seats thereat;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Regional Trial Court in Caloocan City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Caloocan City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
x x x  
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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) 
Second Regular Session 
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8 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This Bill seeks to convert the Bongao Junction - Lamion - Tubig-Tanah 
Simandagit Provincial Road in the Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi- 
Tawi into a national road which shall be under the supervision of the 
Departxent of ?uS!ic Works and IIighwiys (DPWH). 
Considering the vita1 role that roads play in the process of 
development, it is not enough that they are constructed, they must also be 
properly maintained. Without good roads, commercial transactions and other 
economic activities are unduly affected. Due to the limited financial 
capabilities of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi, the abovemetioned 
routes could hardly be maintained, thus transferred to the national 
government. 
Consideration of this bill would stir up economic activities in the 
province as it would make trade, commerce and industry accessible to all, 
thereby opening better opportunities which will accelerate economic 
progress. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
i 
Second Regular Session 
1 
NDV 27 Ail :ON 
SENATE 
, 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE BONGAO JUNCTION - LAMION - TUBIG- 
TANAH - SIMANDAGIT PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF BONGAO, PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAWI INTO A NATIONAL R0-4D 
Be if enacted by the Senate mid the House ofRepreseiitatives of the Pliilippiires 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Bongao Junction - Lamion - Tubig-Tanah - 
Simandagit Provincial Road in the Municipality of Boangao, Province of 
Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and 
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement 
the provision of this Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after its 
publication in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
8 IiUG 21 
5 
Second Regular Session 
1 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Over the past several decades, the rate of mortality and morbidity due to road-traffic 
accidents has risen to very alarming levels that it has become a matter of great concern in many 
countries all over the world. The World Health Organization said that every day 1,000 people 
under the age of 25 are killed in traffic accidents, 90 percent occurring in low- to middle-income 
countries mainly in Africa and Asia. 
Many citizens are concerned that dangerous driving behavior is becoming more 
common and that accidents due to this reckless behavior are increasing as well. This bill will 
help to preserve public safety and enhance traffic enforcement. 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT TO REGULATE AGGRESSIVE DRIVING 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OfRepresentatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. DeJinition. A person is guilty of aggressive driving when: 
(A) He or she recklessly operates a motor vehicle on a public highway in a manner that 
creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person; or 
(B) He or she operates a motor vehicle on a public highway while displaying a deadly 
weapon, dangerous instrument or what reasonably appears to be a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, 
machine gun or other firearm in such a manner to place another person in reasonable fear of 
death or serious physical injury; or 
(C) He or she operates a motor vehicle on a public highway in such a manner to place 
another person in reasonable fear of death or physical injuries. 
(D) He or she tailgates, or drives on a road too closely behind another vehicle, such as 
less than the travel distance in two seconds or, equivalently, one vehicle-length for every 8 km/h 
(5 mph) of the current speed. 
SECTION 4. Penalty - Any act of aggressive driving as enumerated in section 1 of 
this Act shall be punishable by a penalty of Five Thousand Pesos (P5, 000.00) for the first 
offense, Ten Thousand Pesos (P10, 000.00) for the second offense, and confiscation of the 
offender’s driver’s license and a fine o€ Fifty thousand Pesos (P50,OOO.OO) upon the third and 
final offense. 


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SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
1
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS E. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT TANAUAN CITY, 
BATANGAS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create three additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
"x x x FIVE Branches [VI to VIII] at Tanuaun CITY, x x x;" 
x x x  
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Tanauan City, Batangas in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Tanauan City, 
Batangas, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,