FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
ExDlanatorv Note 
The Revised Penal Code, Republic Act 9208 and Republic Act 9262 are the 
existing laws under which prostitution are addressed and trafficked women and children 
can seek recourse. 
The existence of such statutes notwithstanding9 the Coalition Against Trafficking 
in Women-Asia Pacific (CATW-AP) estimates that 300,000 women are prostituted or 
engaged in prostitution in the country and another 75,000 children are forced into the 
trade.’ 
But the plight of victims of sexual servitude trade is deplorable. In a transaction 
of 700 pesos for sexual services, 300 pesos goes to the pimps while the women, if they 
are lucky, will get the rest of the cash. Most often, these pimps would sell these women 
for a much higher price and keep the money for themselves? The National Commission 
on the Role of Filipino Women, in a study, validated the same by citing that 2/3 or more 
o f  the “income” of women engaged in prostitution go to the pimps and owners of 
bars/establishments? 
The dastard acts involve in the trade as well as the unpleasant experiences of 
women, and children, and even o f  men, in the sexual servitude, as documented, leave 
painful sting and set society in imbalance. 
This legislation is submitted with the following objectives: 
1.) 
To give meaning and to honour the various the international instruments 
of which the Philippines is a signatory, particularly, the Universal Declaration on Human 
Rights, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, 
Convention on the Rights of the Child, Convention Against Transnational Organized 
Crime including its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafscking in Persons, 
Especially Women and Children, and other international human rights ktnments. The 
measure declares its commitment to end the continuing sexual exploitation of women, 
’ “Keeping the Flame Alive” by Lam Parpan, marie Claire, Philippine Edition, November 2007 
’ 
As cited m the CAW-AP document 
“Women in Prostitution Live In Constant Fear...”, Coalition Against Trafficking in Women-Asia Pacific 
(CATW-AP) 


men, and children and all forms of gender-based violence by creating an enabling 
environment where the human rights of women and children are promoted, protected and, 
and fulfilled. 
2.) 
It recognizes prostitution as a human rights violation that calls for 
coordination and sustained response from all agencies of government as well as non- 
governmental organizations that comprehensively addresses the factors that perpetuate 
sexual exploitation. 
3.) 
It recognizes that women and children are systematically victimized by 
and in the system of prostitution and must, therefore, be given protection and support by 
the State, instead of being treated as offenders; 
4.) 
It recognizes that eliminating prostitution is essential for women and 
children to genuinely and meaningfully participate in nation-building; and 
5.) 
It recognizes that the law on vagrancy has outlived its usefulness and that 
vagrants should be looked upon not as a common criminals but as victims of their ill 
circumstance. 
With the introduction of this legislation, I am recommending the public 
discussion on important concerns, namely, prostitution and vagancy and the appropriate 
carrying out of a public policy that would best protect our women and children. 
Early cognizance of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
sE%i€& 
S. B. 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR WOMEN, 
CHILDREN AND OTHER OPPRESSED SECTOR, ESTABLISHlNG FOR THE 
PURPOSE AN OMNIBUS FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF 
PROSTITUTION, SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS VICTIMS, HIGHER 
PENALTIES FOR PERPETRATORS AND PROMOTERS AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “The Anti-Prostitution Act 
of2007.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policies. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State that: 
(2.1.) In accordance with the relevant international instruments, particdarly, the 
Universal Declaration on Human Rights, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of 
Discrimination Against Women, Convention on the Rights of the Child, Convention 
Against Transnational Organized Crime including its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and 
Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and other international 
human rights instruments of which the Philippines is a party, declares its commitment to 
end the continuing sexual exploitation of women, men, and children and a1 forms of 
gender-based violence by creating an enabling environment where the human rights of 
women and children are promoted, protected and, and fulfilled. 
(2.2.) recognizes prostitution as a human rights violation that calls for 
coordination and sustained response from all agencies of government as well as non- 
governmental organizations that comprehensively addresses the factors that perpetuate 
sexual exploitation. 
(2.3.) recognizes that women and children are systematically victimized by and in 
the system of prostitution and must, therefore, be given protection and support by the 
State, instead of being treated as offenders; 
(2.4.) recognizes that eliminating prostitution is essential for women and children 
to genuinely and meaningfully participate in nation-building; and 


(2.5) recognizes that the law on vagrancy has outlived its usefulness and that 
vagrants should be looked upon not as a common criminals hut as victims of their ill 
circumstance. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. -The following terms are defined for 
the purpose of this Act: 
3.1. 
Prostitution - any act, transaction, scheme, or design involving the use 
OR EXPOITATION of a person, whether tbrougb the performance of such act or mere 
demonstration thereof, whether woman, man or child, for the sexual gratification of 
pleasure of another in exchange of money or checks, profit or other consideration, or any 
act that promotes or facilitates the accomplishment of the said act, transaction, scheme or 
design. 
3.2. 
Person exploitation in prostitUti0n - refers to a w o m q  man or child used, 
exploited or employed for another person's sexual gdfication or pleasure and for the 
monetary gain of profit of others. 
3.3. 
Child - refers to any person below eighteen (18) years of age or one who 
is ovcr (18) but is unabic to hily take care of or protect himselfherself from abuse. 
mgicc?, crueity, expivitation or ctiscrhaination because of a physical or mental disability 
or condition. 
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subjugated through abuse of vioiation, either overt or covert, of women's sexuality and 
physical or mental integrity, as a means of achieving power and dcminafion, including 
gratification, financial gain, and advancement. 
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Sexual act - refers to semd iniercnmse, i~clrrdiny ge&td-&-gm&2, a& 
instrument or object into the genital or mal orifice ai any pxson, -k&dity2 
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SECTION 4. Acts of Prostitution. - The following acts constitute the crime of 
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(a) Any person who gives or deliver money or any other consideration in 
exchange for the actual performance or mere demonstration of a sexual act by a person 
exploited in prostitution, regardless of whether the person giving or delivering money or 
any other consideration is the recipient of such sexual act; 
(b) any person who is a recipient of a sexual act, whether such a recipient has 
given or delivered any money or any other consideration for the procurement of a person 
exploited in prostitution; provided, however, that for the purpose of this Section, being a 
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(c) Any person who offers another for sexual exploitation in exchange for money 
or any other consideration; 
(d) any person who induces, persuades, entices, compels, kidnaps, m i t s  or in 
any manner procures or causes a person to serve in an establishment knowing that the 
same is involved in prostitution activities or when she has reasonable cause to believe 
that such establislment is involved in said activities; 
(e) any person who organizes or arranges travel t w r s  d o r  ~~~~-~~~~~~ 
activities that involve the sexuai exploitaxio~ of any person OE &e esces se~.ices o~f my 
pmon who is expected to perform the sex& act 5ts driined in this Ad; 
(Q any person who as a part of cult or religious obligation uses, entices, recruits, 
or offers any person as sexual o&ring or favor to or'eer members of the cuit or re!iziotls 
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commission of any of the acts defined in this section upon inmates or who, in any 
manner, provides protection to the perpetrators of the said act. 
For purposes of this Section, it is understood that the prohibited acts of 
prostitution may be committed in any establishment as defined in Section 3 0  
above or in 
any other place not otherwise mentioned in Section 3(f). 
Furthermore, an attempt to commit any of the acts defined in this Section is also 
prohibited. 
SECTION 5. Persons exploited in prostitution as victims. - Any woman, man or 
child, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, used or employed for another 
person’s sexual gratification, pleasure and/or exploitation and for the monetary gain or 
profit of others, as defined in Section 4 of this Act, shall be treated as victims of 
prostitution. As such, they shall not incur any criminal Iiability under this Act, except 
those penalized under Section 6 (b) of this Act. 
In addition, the consent of the person exploited in Prostitution to the commission 
of any of the acts defined in Section 4 of this Act shall not in any way exempt the 
offender from, or mitigate hisher, criminal liability. 
SECTION 6. Penalties and Sanctions. - 
(a) any person found guilty of the acts defined in Section 4 shall suffer the penalty 
of imprisonment of twenty (20) years and a fine of not less than one million pesos (Pl, 
000,000.00) but not more than two million pesos (P2,000,000.00); 
(bj any person guilty of the acts dehed in Seeiion 4 who is aka exploited in 
prostitution or had been exploited in prdt&on sM1 s&kr the pedty’ a€hp&omcnt 
often (10) years for the first oEmce and 6 h n  (15) years for &e sm~eeZing 
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and a fine of not less than five hundred thousand pesos (P500,OOO.OO) but not more than 
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pesos (Pi, 000, 900.00): 
(c) any person guilty of attempting to eonmit any or” the prokibiked acts &dl 
suffer the penarty of imprisonment of fifteen (15) years and a fine o€not less t k n  five 
hundred thotisand pesos (500, 000.00) but not more than m e  &on 
pesos $‘I7 
000, 
000.00); 
(d) when the offender is any establishment as defined in this Act, the penalty shall 
be imposed upon the owner and operator of manager, op the &rectors 
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responsible officers or age& 
of t h  esbbiishmenty cnrpcmtiaa, p&~ershIp, OF 
association found to be engaged in any of &e acts defined in Section 4 ofthis act. 
in addition, the establishen& corporation, partnership or association shall be 
immcdiatdy closed and its registration and/or license to operate shall be revoked. A sign 
with the words “off limits” shall be conspicuously displayed outside the establishment by 
the bparment of Socia! W e E w  zc& D e d a p n ~ ~ t  
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sign shall be punished by imprisonment of six month. 
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(e) when the offender is a foreigner, she shall be deported immediately after 
service of sentence and permanently barred from entry into the country; 
(f) any person found guilty of committing or attempting to commit any of the 
prohibited acts under Section 4 shall, in addition to the penalties stated in this section, 
undergo, counseling, rehabilitation and mandatory education on the human rights 
situation of victims of prostitution with DSWD for a period of not less than three (3) 
months but no longer than one (1) year with the DSWD. The DSWD shall submit to the 
court a report on the rehabilitation ofthe offender. 
SECTION 7. Civil liability for prostitution. - Persons exploited in prostitution 
may file independent civil cmes for damages against the persons, natural or judicial, 
responsible for their exploitation. 
Provinces, cities and municipalities shall be liable for damages, in addition to any 
other criminal or administrative liability under existing laws, to persons exploited in 
prostitution when it is proven that the responsible authorities had hodedge or were 
informed of the activities constituting prostitution but did not take proper action within a 
reasonable period of time. For purposes of this Section, the responsible authorities shall 
be deemed to have knowledge of the prostitution activities when the same are common 
knowledge in the community. 
SECTION 8. Prosecution of Cases. - Any person who has personal knowledge 
of the commission of any offense under this Act, or the person exploited in prostitution, 
the parents, spouse, siblings, children or legal guardian, or the law enforcement agencies, 
or the Task Force created under this Act may file a complaint for prostitution. 
SECTION 9. Immunity of government and DSWD-accredited NGOs &om undue 
interference. - Members of the National Anti-Prostitution Council and DSWD-accredited 
non-governmental organizations that are involved in the implernenlatm ~f anti- 
prostitution programs are granted immunity from suit and other legal proceeding in 
connection with the enforcement of said programs. 
SECTION 10. Venue - A criminal action arkhg &om a violation of this Act sMI 
be filed where the offense was committed, or where any of its elements occurred, or 
where the person exploited in pdt&on actdly resides & the time &the com&sSiom 
of the offense; provided, that the court where the criminal action is first filed shall acquire 
jurisdiction to the exclusion o€otlm courts. 
SECTION 11. Prescriptive Period - Cases under this Act M I  presdbe k 
TWENTY (20) years. The prescriptive period shall GOIDEXI~XICE to nm from the day OB 
which the person exploited in p d t & ~ ~  
is delivered or relaed &om &e sibtio~ 
of 
exploitation and shall be interrupted by the filing of the complaint or information and 
4xdl comtnencc to nm again when such proceedings terminate without the accused being 
convictcd 01 acquitted or arc unjustifiably stopped for any reason not imputable to the 
xcuced. 
SECTION 12. Exemption from firing fees. - when &e Victim of pdtution 
institutes a separate civil action fiom the recovery of civil damages, shc shall bc cxcny,: 
from the payment of filing fees. 


SECTION 13. Confiscation and forfeiture of the proceeds and instruments 
derived from prostitution. - In addition to the penalty imposed for the violation of this 
Act, the Court shall order the confiscation and forfeiture, in favor of the government, of 
all the proceeds and properties derived from the commission of the crime, unless they are 
the property of a third person not liable for the unlawful act: provided, however, that all 
awards for damages shall be taken from the personal and separate properties of the 
offender: provided, further, that if such properties are insufficient, the balance shall be 
taken from the confiscated and forfeited properties. 
When the proceeds, properties and instruments of the offense has been destroyed, 
diminished in value or otherwise rendered worthless by any act or omission, directly or 
indirectly, of the offender, or it has been concealed, removed, converted or transferred to 
prevent the same from being found or to avoid forfeitwe or confiscation, the offender 
shall be ordered to pay the amount equal to the value of the proceeds, property or 
instruments of the offense. 
SECTION 14. Trust Fund. - All fines imposed under this Act and the proceeds 
and the properties forfeited and confiscated pursuant to Section 12 hereof shall accrue to 
a Trust Fund to be administered by the Council to be used exclusively for programs that 
will prevent prostitution and protect, heal and reintegrate prostituted persons that will 
prevent prostitution and protect, heal and reintegrate prostituted persons into the 
mainstream of society. Such programs shall include but not limited to those provided for 
under Section 20 of this Act. 
SECTION 15. Human rights of persons exploited in prostitution. - Persons 
exploited in prostitution have human rights that must be respected, protected and 
promoted by all branches, agencies and instrumentalities of the government in law 
enforcement drives, criminal prosecution, civil suits, service provision, and program 
development and implementation. These rights include, but are not limited to: 
a. 
b. 
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f. 
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the right to be treated as human beings; 
the right to dignity and security of person; 
the right against any form of discrimination; 
the right to equal protection of the law; 
the right to be protected from abuse and exploitation; 
the right to seek redress for violations of their rights and to have their 
complaints appropriately addressed; 
the right to fair and human treatment; 
the right to sensitive and appropriate legal, health, economic assistance 
and livelihood, and other social services; 
the right to organize themselves and fight for their legitimate c0ncerns;and 
the right to be consulted on any governmental initiative affecting them. 
Persons exploited in prostitution shall not be detained on the occasion of on by 
reason of a raid or in the name of law enforcement. There shall be at least one social 
worker or one representative from a non-governmental organization known to be working 
with women exploited in prostitution present during raids. 
During raids of estqblishment, and at any stage of the investigation, prosecution 
md trial of complaints for violation of this Act, law enforcers, prosecutors, and judges 


shall not disclose to the public the name, personal circumstances and other information 
that will establish the identity of the person exploited in prostitution, unless the latter 
consents thereto in writing. 
It shall also be the duty of law enforcers to ensure that persons exploited in 
prostitution are not exposed to the media on the occasion of a raid. Law enforcers who 
allow or facilitate the exposure to the media of persons exploited in prostitution shall 
suffer the penalty of six (6) months imprisonment, without prejudice to the filing of other 
criminal, civil and administrative charges under applicable laws. 
SECTION 16. Confidentiality. - It shall be the responsibility of any journalist, 
reporter, editor, publisher or producer of print and broadcast media to protect the identity 
and privacy of persons exploited in prostitution, most particularly on the occasion of raid 
or rescue operation. Any journalist, reporter, editor, publisher or producer or print and 
broadcast media who exposes to the public the identity of any person exploited in 
prostitution without her or his consent thereto in writing, or causes the publication of any 
picture or video that violates the dignity and other human rights of the person exploited in 
prostitution, shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of six (6) years and a fine of not less 
than Five hundred thousand pesos (PSOO, 000.00) but not more than One million pesos 
(Pl, 000, 000.00). In addition, the owner or publisher of the print or broadcast media 
found guilty of the violation shall pay a fine of five hundred thousand pesos (PSOO, 
000.00). This shall he without prejudice to the right of persons exploited in prostitution to 
file a civil action for damages for the violation of their human rights or for any injury 
caused them by the publication. 
SECTION 17. Entrapment, prohibition. -Law enforcers shall not use entrapment 
as a method in law enforcement activities when the same will involve the sexual 
exploitation of persons as defined in Section 3(b) of this Act. A law enforcement officer 
who resorts to this method shall suffer the penalty of eight (8) years imprisonment. 
SECTION 18. Requirements for hotels, motels and lodging houses. - 
Notwithstanding any legislation, ordinance or rule to the contrary, every hotel, motel or 
lodging area shall: 
(a) maintain a reception and registration area for guests and patrons that is readily 
(b) maintain open garages, or those that do not have doors or any closing 
(c) maintain good lighting in all its entrances, exists, driveways and garages. 
No hotel, motel or lodging house shall be allowed to operate in any part of the 
within the public view; 
mechanism; 
Philippines without complying with the preceding requirements. 
For the purpose of this Section, hotels, motels and lodging houses already 
operating shall have six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act to comply with this 
provision. Failure of any hotel, motel and lodging house to comply with this Section shall 
result in the cancellation of their license or permit to operate. 
SECTION 19. Responsibilities of local government unites in anti-prostitution 
efforts. - Local government units shall exercise their powers to curb prostitution within 
their respective jurisdictions. It shall be unlawFul for any local government unit to issue 


licenses or permits for the operation of any establishment that is used or intended to be 
used for any prostitution activity. Any such license or permit already issued prior to the 
effectivity of this Act shall be deemed automatically revoked or cancelled and shall not 
be renewed. 
Their responsibility shall include conducting public information campaign against 
prostitution, carrying out rescue operations and ensuring the safety or security of victims 
of prostitution. 
Local government units may employ elements of the National Bureau of 
Investigation (NBI) or the Philippine National Police (PNP) as provided for under 
Republic Act No. 6975, as amended by the Republic Act No. 8551. 
The national government shall ensure that local government units conscientiously 
engage in anti-prostitution activities, provide support for the same, and intervene when 
necessary. 
SECTION 20. The National Anti-Prostitution Council. -There shall be a National 
Anti-Prostitution Council composed of the Department of Social Welfare as the lead 
agency and shall have as members the following: 
(a) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as lead agency 
National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) 
Department of Labor and Employment @OLE) 
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) 
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) 
Department of Health (DOH) 
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) 
Department of Justice @OJ) 
Department of Tourism (DOT) 
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 
Philippine National Police (F'NP) 
three (3) non-government organizations (NGOs) to be selected by NGOs providing 
support services to victims of prostitution 
three (3) representatives or persons exploited in prostitution 
The National Anti-Prostitution Council shall perform the following functions: 
i. develop program addressing prostitution and the needs or persons exploited in 
prostitution and those vulnerable to be exploited in prostitution. The program, shall 
include public information and education campaign against prostitution, crisis 
intervention service, education assistance, socio-economic assistance such as sustainable 
livelihood skills training and financial support for scale businesses, and integration and 
complete after-care programs for persons exploited in prostitution, among others; 
ii. identify and, if necessary, create centers in strategic places all over the 
Philippines that will provide health services, including counseling and therapy, temporary 
shelter and other crisis intervention services to persons exploited in prostitution. The rape 
crisis centers established under Republic Act No. 8505 and the hospital-based protection 


units for women and children may also serve as centers servicing persons exploited in 
prostitution; 
iii. ensure that units are created and identified within relevant government 
agencies, particularly those composing the Council, that shall focus on addressing 
prostitution and the needs of persons exploited in prostitution. This shall include units 
within the National Prosecution Service Offices in local government units that shall 
specifically focus on the prosecution of offenders under this Act; 
iv. ensure that relevant government agencies work in close coordination with each 
other in addressing prostitution and the needs of persons exploited in prostitution; 
v. develop and implement a training program for law entomers, public 
prosecutors, judges, government lawyers, government health care providers, social 
workers and barangay officials that aims to increase their understandmg of prosecution as 
a system, and equip them with the perspective and skills to appropriately address the 
needs of persons exploited in prostitution, respect, protect and promote their human 
rights, and pursue the prosecution of offenders; 
vi. ensure that local counterparts of the council are created in every municipality, 
city and province.; 
vii. undertake and lead the prosecution of any violation of this Act; and 
viii. promulgate, when necessary, rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation and enforcement of this Act. 
ix. continuously conduct surveillance and monitor establishments to prevent 
prostitution. They shall promptly investigate any establishment suspected to be engage in 
prostitution and shall take appropriate measures, in coordination with the local 
government unit concerned and other relevant government agencies, for the speedy 
prosecution of the offenders. 
x. undeaake corrective and enforcement measures to stop activities in tourism 
constituting, promoting or facilitating prostitution in consultation with government 
agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for the elimination of 
prostitution. 
SECTION 21. Mandatory services to victims of prostitution. To ensure healing, 
recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into the mainstream of society, Concerned 
government agencies, particularly the members of the Council, shall make available the 
following services to trafficked persons: 
21.1. Counseling; 
21.2. Free legal services which shall include information about the victim’s 
rights, the procedures for filing complaints, claiming compensation and other legal 
remedies to them; 
21.3. Emergency shelter or appropriate housing; 


21.4. Medical, doctors’ assistance or psychological services; 
21.5. Livelihood, employment, entrepreneurship and skills training which 
include financial assistance to be sourced from the available funds in the Department of 
Social Welfare and Development or agricultural fund assistance from the Department of 
Agriculture or small loans granted to government financial and lending institutions 
including those provided by local government units. 
SECTION 22. Appropriations. -The amount necessary to cany out the provisions 
of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of 
the year following the enactment of this law and every year thereafter. 
All local government units are likewise mandated to allot not less than five 
percent (5%) of their gender and development (GAD) budget and not less than five 
percent (5%) of the local development fund of the local government units (LGUs) for 
programs, projects and activities aimed to control prostitution activities within their 
jurisdiction, including the development and the conduct of deterrent information 
campaigns directed to potential and actual buyers of prostitution sex. 
In the next seven (7) years after the effectivity of this Act, a fund shall be 
instituted that will address and help the victims in skills acquisition, training, livelihood 
programs and a comprehensive program on self-reliance, entrepreneurship and similar 
concerns. The same shall be funded fiom the following sources: 
a. 
one percent (1 %) of the total earnings made by such government 
agencies as Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation 
(PAGCOR), 
Duty Free Philippines and Philippine Charity 
Sweepstakes Office (PCSO); 
savings generated from various tourism campaigns initiated by the 
Department of Tourism and Philippine Tourism Authority. 
b. 
SECTION 23. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Council shall 
promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulation within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act. 
SECTION 24. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue 
in full force and effect. 
SECTION 25. Repealing Clause. - Articles 202 and 341 of the Revised Penal 
Code are hereby repealed. All other laws, decrees, ordinances and rules inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act are hereby modified or repealed accordingly. 
SECTION 26. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon completion of 
its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of gefieral circulation. 
Approved,