SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 
2141 
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FEB 25 A 9 :50 
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Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE FISCAL AUTONOMY 
OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN 
BY AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
6770 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE OMBUDSMAN ACT OF 1989," 
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Office of the Ombudsman is the people's ultimate vanguard against graft and 
corruption, and illegal, unjust, improper or inefficient acts or omissions in government. It is 
the premier government institution that has the essential duty to uphold responsibility, 
integrity, loyalty and efficiency in government. 
Considering the critical nature of its mandate, the Office of the Ombudsman's 
resources should be enhanced to allow it to effectively and efficiently fulfill such mandate. 
Section 14, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the Office of 
the Ombudsman shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. Such fiscal autonomy allows the Office of the 
Ombudsman to find ways to augment its funding. 
This bill seeks to grant the Office of the Ombudsman a 30% share of the assets 
forfeited by the government under R.A. 1379 or the Forfeiture Law. This bill also entitles it 
to collect and retain clearance and certification fees, in the exercise of its functions. 
These proposed revenue measures would address the Office of the Ombudsman's 
funding and resource limitations, thereby allowing it to discharge its mandate without any 
excuse or impediment. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage ofthis measure is strongly recommended. 
o "TG" GUINGONA III 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 2141 
'14 
FEB 25 A9:50 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA ::;CfLf','LJ) tn: _or' 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE FISCAL AUTONOMY 
OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN 
BY AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
6770 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE OMBUDSMAN ACT OF 1989," 
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 38 of RA 6770 is hereby amended to 
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read as follows: 
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"Sec. 38. Fiscal Autonomy. -
The Office of the 
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Ombudsman shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. Appropriations for 
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the Office of the Ombudsman may not be reduced below the 
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amount appropriated for the previous years and, after approval, 
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shall be automatically and regularly released. 
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THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN SHALL BE 
ENTITLED 
TO 
A 
FIXED 
SHARE 
OF 
THIRTY 
PERCENT (30%) OF THE FUNDS, PROPERTIES 
AND/OR 
PROCEEDS 
THEREOF 
TO 
BE 
RECOVERED/FORFEITED 
IN 
FAVOR 
OF 
THE 
GOVERNMENT PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FORFEITURE 
LAW, AS AMENDED; PROVIDED, THAT AT LEAST 
FORTY PERCENT (40%) OF SUCH FUND AND/OR 
PROCEEDS SHALL BE UTILIZED TO FINANCE THE 
ACQUISITION, 
CONSTRUCTION, 
MAINTENANCE 
AND 
REPAIR 
OF 
OFFICE 
FACILITIES 
AND 
EQUIPMENT, AT LEAST THIRTY PERCENT (30%) 
FOR 
CAPACITY-BUILDING 
ACTIVITIES, 
AND 
THIRTY 
PERCENT 
(30%) 
FOR 
GENERAL 
OPERATIONS 
OF 
THE 
OFFICE 
OF 
THE 
OMBUDSMAN. 


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TO 
ENSURE 
THE 
OPERATIONAL 
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INDEPENDENCE 
OF 
THE 
OFFICE, 
THE 
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OMBUDSMAN SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO 
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COLLECT 
AND 
RETAIN 
CLEARANCE 
AND 
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CERTIFICATION FEES IN THE DISCHARGE OF ITS 
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MANDATE, 
DUTIES, 
FUNCTIONS 
AND 
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RESPONSIBILITIES 
FOR 
THE 
PURPOSE 
OF 
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DEFRAYING ITS COSTS AND AUGMENTING ITS 
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GENERAL FUND TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS. 
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SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations. - The Ombudsman shall issue, 
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within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the necessary rules and 
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regulation relating to the administrative aspects of the provisions of this Act. 
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SECTION 3. Separability Clause. -
If for any reason, any section or 
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provision of this Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
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sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to 
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be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, decrees, orders or rules 
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and regulations, and other issuances which are inconsistent with the provisions 
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of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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after its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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