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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 1 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
S. B. No. 
Introduced by Senaar LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 5 provides: 
“The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of Me, 
liberty and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are 
essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of 
democracy.” 
Millions of Filipino live and work overseas while continuing to vote and pay 
taxes in the Philippines. They help in the economy and serve as economic, political, and 
cultural “ambassadors” of the country. 
Hence, the National Statistics Office should undertake a census of all Filipinos 
residing abroad in a special census and eventually in regular censuses as they, albeit 
living abroad, deserve to receive the same benefits and privileges local residents get. 
This bill seeks to provide for an interim census of Filipinos residing abroad for the 
purpose of eventually including them in regular census. 
In view hereof, the early passage of this proposed measure is highly 
recommended. 
LUISA “LOP’ EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


THlRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHlLIPPTNES 
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First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
S. B. No. 
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Introduced by Senator LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM CENSUS OF FILIPINOS RESIDING 
ABROAD AND TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH INDIVIDUALS BE INCLUDED IN 
REGULAR CENSUSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short T’tk - This Act shall be known as the “Census of Filipinos 
Abroad Act. ” 
SECTION 2. Countimg Of Filipinos Residing Abroad. - 
(a) 
In General. - The National Statistics Office shall - 
(1) 
take a special census of all Filipinos residing abroad within 360 
days after the enactment of this Act. 
(2) 
submit the final tabulations under the special census to the 
President of the Philippines and both Houses of Congress within 
nine (9) months after the date specified in paragraph (l), broken 
down into all appropriate categories, including - 
(A) 
Filipinos residing abroad affiliated with the Government, 
and their dependents; and 
(B) 
Filipinos 
residing abroad not 
affiliated with 
the 
Government, and their dependents; 
(3) the office, for purposes of facilitating the census scheme, shall: 


(A) 
develop counting methodologies; 
(B) 
define the purposes for which any information could or 
should be used; and 
whether Filipinos residing abroad can be included in the 
regular census for purposes of the apportionment of 
Representatives in Congress and, if so, how it should be 
done; and 
(C) 
(4) 
take appropriate measure - (a) to provide for the inclusion of 
Filipinos residing abroad in the next regular census thereafter; (b) 
Interim Report On Special Census - Not later than ninety (90) days 
aRer the enactment of this Act, the National Statistics Office shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of both Houses of Congress 
a report which shall include - 
(1) a summary of how the plans and preparations for carrying 
out the special census are proceeding; 
(2) a brief description or outline of how the tabulations in the 
special census are to be carried out; and 
(3) information identifjring any experts, consultants, interest 
groups, or persons who were consulted in connection 
with the special census. 
SECTION 3 .  Authorization Of Appropriations. - Such sum as may be 
necessary to carry out this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National 
Treasury. 
SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 


SECTION 5. Repealing CZuusa - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to 
or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effecdvity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fiReen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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