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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
OFFICIALLY CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANGUDADATU IN THE 
PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to officially create the Municipality of Mangudadatu in the Province 
of Maguindanao to be composed of eight (8) barangays, namely: Tumbao, Daladagan, 
Kalian, Tenok, Paitan, Tinambulan, Luayan and Panapan. The measure shall also entitle 
said municipality to receive its share in the Internal Revenue Allotment from the 
Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
The Municipality of Mangudadatu was created through Muslim Mindanao Act No. 
204 of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 
(ARMM) on November 22, 2006 and ratified on December 30, 2006.
For almost eighteen (18) years, the Municipality of Mangudadatu has served the 
needs of its constituents. It is high time to officially recognize them as a regular 
municipality, by virtue of law, and thereby render them qualified to receive their IRA 
share for even more efficient and effective delivery of basic services to their 
constituents.
For the people of Mangudadatu, who deserve all the assistance and services from 
the national government, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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AN ACT AUTHORIZING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 
PEOPLE (P4), APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The World Bank in its January 2018 Global Economic Prospects reports that the 
Philippines is expected to sustain robust economic growth in the next three years. The 
Washington-based multilateral lender adds that the country will continue to be the fastest- 
growing economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) despite some 
stabilization of investment growth.
Given this scenario, the government still has the duty to find ways to continuously spur 
national economic growth amidst constraints on public resources. Accelerating spending on 
infrastructure is a viable option to achieve this goal. Hence, it must not cease to create 
opportunities that will lead to the country’s infrastructure development with the end in view of 
generating jobs and reducing poverty.
One good alternative is turning to the private sector as source of additional funding. 
With this, there is a need to institutionalize the government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) 
program to better serve the public.
For this purpose, we propose this measure to create an enabling environment for PPPs. 
Among others, this measure encourages PPPs in national and local infrastructure projects by 
giving more incentives to the proponents from the private sector that choose to partner with the 
government. At the same time, it upholds transparency by requiring full public disclosure of 
PPP projects and contracts. Ultimately, it seeks to protect public interest by providing 
affordable and necessary infrastructure projects and services.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
GRANTING ONE-TIME CONDONATION OF INTEREST ARREARAGES AND 
PENALTIES IN  FAVOR OF QUALIFIED LOCAL WATER DISTRICTS (LW Ds) 
PERTAINING TO THEIR LOANS W ITH  THE LOCAL WATER UTILITIES 
ADMINISTRATION (LWUA)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This is a counterpart bill of House Bill No. (HBN) 6393 filed by House of 
Representatives Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. This bill seeks to grant a one­
time condonation of arrearages, interests and penalties assessed against local water 
districts (LWDs) pertaining to their late payment or non-payment of loan 
amortizations to the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).
Presidential Decree No. 198 or the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973 
declared the creation, operation, maintenance and expansion of reliable and 
economically viable and sound water supply and wastewater disposal system in the 
country as an objective of national policy of high priority. In this regard, PD 198 
created the LWUA, a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) with a 
specialized lending function mandated to promote and oversee the development of 
water supply systems in provincial cities and municipalities outside of Metropolitan 
Manila.
In the past few years, a number of LWDs were not able to make the 
necessary loan amortizations to the LWUA on time due to lack of funds. This 
resulted in substantial loan arrearages, interests and penalties. If these arrearages
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
SEEKING TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS 
INVOLVED IN GARBAGE COLLECTION, WORKING IN  DUMPSITES OR 
ASSIGNED IN  DISASTER AREAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The hazardous working environment faced every single day by garbage 
collectors, individuals assigned in disaster areas, and those who worked in 
dumpsites, exposes them to various health and safety risks. At present, there 
are no guidelines and programs addressing the plight of these individuals.
This Bill seeks to protect the health and safety of individuals working in 
dumpsites or assigned in disaster areas by providing concrete guidelines that 
shall be observed and implemented in disaster area operations and dumpsite 
activities.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested.
MARIA LOURDES N ^C Y  S. BINAY 
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Re: Senate Bill No.. 21 1 8
Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 1115, 1894 and 1926, 
taking into consideration House Bill No. 6550.
Sponsor: Senator Leila M. de Lima
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committees on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development; Civil Service, 
Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; and Finance to which were 
referred S en ate Bill No. 1115, introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar and Senator 
Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, entitled:
“AN ACT
GRANTING THE MAGNA CARTA FOR DAY CARE 
W ORKERS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES”
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PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA OF THE POOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
As early as 1940, Social Justice has been defined by the Supreme Court 
speaking through Justice Laurel as “humanization of laws and the equalization of 
social and economic forces by the State so that justice in its rational and objectively 
secular conception may at least be approximated. Social justice means the promotion 
of the welfare of all the people, the adoption by the Government of measures 
calculated to insure economic stability of all the competent elements of society, 
through the maintenance of a proper economic and social equilibrium in the 
interrelations of the members of the community, constitutionally, through the 
adoption of measures legally justifiable, or extra-constitutionally, through the 
exercise of powers underlying the existence of all governments on the time-honored 
principle of salus populi est suprema lex.”1
Today, almost eight decades later, this law seeks to truly give life to the 
meaning of Social Justice, vivifying President Ramon Magsaysay’s oft-quoted “Those 
who have less in life should have more in law.” Recognizing that food2 3 4 *, works, 
education^, shelters and health6 are the foremost fundamental rights that lie at the
1 Calalang vs Williams, 070 PhU 726 (1940).
2 Rodriguez, Fritzie, “Our right to food.” 23 July 2014. Rappler online. Available at 
https://wwvy.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/hunger/6i8't8-right-to-food <last visited on 30 July 
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3 Cepeda, Mara, “’Filipinos are working hard but remain poor’ -  World Bank.” 17 June 2016. Rappler 
online. Available at https://www.rappler.com/nation/i,^67so-filipinos-iobs-remain-poor-world-bank 
<last visit on 30 July 20i8>
4 Tan, Oscar Franklin, “Education is a right, not a privilege.” 21 March 2013. Inquirer online.
Available at http://opinion.inquirer.net/4Q22i/education-is-a-right-not-a-privilege <last visited on
30 July 20i8>
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Submitted Jointly by the Committees on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs and Local
Government on 
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Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Nos. 1869 and 1875, taking into 
consideration House No. 5236
Sponsor: Senator Lacson
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committees on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs and Loca\ Government to 
which were referred Senate No. 1869, introduced by Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, 
entitled:
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE RANK CLASSIFICATION IN  THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL 
POLICE , AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 28 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
6975, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'DEPARTMENT OF THE 
INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990'
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AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARAMAG IN THE PROVINCE OF 
BUKIDNON INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF
MARAMAG
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, a municipality or a 
cluster of barangays may be converted into a component city if it has satisfied the 
following requirements:
1) has a locally generated average annual income of at least One hundred million 
pesos (P100,000,000.00) for the last two (2) consecutive years based on 2000 
constant prices, as certified by the Department of Finance; and
2) has a contiguous territory of at least one hundred (100) square kilometers, as 
certified by the Land Management Bureau; or
3) has a population of not less than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) 
inhabitants, as certified by the National Statistics Office.
Located in the heart of Bukidnon, Maramag is a first class municipality that is 
composed of 20 barangays, the largest of which is Barangay Kuya. It has a total land 
area of 447.26 square kilometers and is home to 102,089 inhabitants according to the 
2015 census of the Philippine Statistics Authority. It is ranked sixth in the top ten most 
populous cities/municipalities in Region X excluding Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan 
City.
Known as the Eco-tourism Capital of the province, it boasts of several natural 
attractions such as the Blue Water Cave, Musuan Peak and the Maramag Falls, among 
others. Its industries include production of banana and mulberry, and mineral and
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PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT SOLID 
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a 
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and 
harmony of nature."
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health consciousness among them."
Electronic devices are a complex mixture of various materials which contain toxic 
heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and beryllium, as well as 
hazardous chemicals, such as brominated flame retardants. Also polluting PVC 
plastic is frequently used.
The health hazards of chemicals in electronics are, but not limited to, the 
following:
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AN ACT
REGULATING THE IM POSITIO N OF ANY FEE FOR THE USE OF 
PARKING SPACES AND FACILITIES LOCATED W ITH IN  SHOPPING 
MALLS, HOTELS AND SIM ILAR BUSINESS AND/OR COMMERCIAL 
ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The cry from the public against the prevalent practice of charging parking 
fees by shopping malls and commercial establishments is resounding. Despite 
being loyal consumers and patrons, the public have to pay a fee for every 
hour that they spend inside the establishments.
Under Article II of RA 7394, otherwise known as the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines, "it is the policy of the State to protect the interest of the 
consumers, promote the general welfare and establish standards of conduct 
for business and industry." Owners of malls and commercial establishments 
should then give consideration to the buying public.
Parking facilities for all kinds of vehicles, either inside the buildings of the 
shopping malls or commercial establishments, are mandated under the
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ESTABLISHING THE BARANGAY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT 
APPROACH FOR NUTRITION IMPROVEMENT (BIDANI) OF THE 
RURAL POOR AS A LINKAGE PROGRAM FOR ALL STATE 
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (SUCs) AND COMMUNITY 
COLLEGES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Philippines, under-nourishm ent or m alnutrition has always been 
a grave concern. The m alnutrition problem is a m anifestation of widespread 
poverty in the country. Thus, it is prevalent in depressed barangays and 
m unicipalities in the rural areas and the countryside.
C onsistent with its com m itm ent to the Sustainable Development Goals, 
the governm ent seeks to com bat m alnutrition as the country struggles to 
reduce health problems of m icronutrient and protein-energy m alnutrition 
including vitamin A deficiency disorders (VADO), iron deficiency anem ia 
(IDA) and iodine deficiency disorders (IDO), the latter being considered one 
of the developing countries’ m ost debilitating and intractable public health 
problem s affecting nearly two billion people, majority of whom are children.
M alnutrition ham pers the physical growth of a child and later affects his 
m ental health, productivity and prospect for employment. The problem  of 
m alnutrition, therefore, calls for a more lasting solution. It calls for an 
integrated development approach that com plem ents traditional nutrition 
intervention. The Barangay Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition 
Im provem ent (BIDANI) is one such approach.
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AN ACT
RENAMING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL (VMMC) CENTER 
LOCATED IN DIULMAN, QUEZON CITY TO VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER
(VMC)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Historically, the Veterans Memorial Medical Center was established in 1995 by virtue 
of Public Law No. 865 - 80th U.S. Congress which provides for quality hospitalization, 
medical care and treatment to World War II Filipino veterans and their dependents, 
with full assistance of the U.S. Government under the U.S. Veterans Administration.
On its sixty-fourth year, it is timely to recognize the significant achievements of the 
Veterans Memorial Medical Center by renaming it as Veterans Medical Center. It will 
reflect the progress it has made in upgrading the hospital's health facilities for the 
benefit of our veterans and dependents. Although the VMMC was originally 
dedicated to Filipino soldiers who fought with the U.S. Armed Forces during World 
War II, various amendments have expanded the definition of "veteran" to include 
retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their dependents. In relation to 
this, it would be more fitting to omit "memorial" from the name especially since the 
word is more associated with burials or cemeteries.
In view of the foregoing, passage of
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RENAMING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (VMMC) 
LOCATED IN DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY TO VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER
(VMC)
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. The Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) located in Diliman,
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Quezon City is hereby renamed the Veterans Medical Center (VMC).
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Sec. 2. The Department of National Defense shall issue the necessary rules,
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orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.
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Sec. 3. All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the completion of
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
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general circulation.
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
AN ACT EXEMPTING DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRESCRIBED 
FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FROM VALUE-ADDED 
TAX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 109 OF THE
NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS
AMENDED
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Recognizing that mental health and well-being is a concern of all, 
Republic Act No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act was signed into law in 
2018.
Based on the Persons with Disability statistics of the Philippine 
Statistics Authority, mental illness and mental retardation are the third 
and fourth common disabilities, respectively. 
A 2004 study by the 
World Health Organization revealed that 60% of people attending 
primary care clinics daily in the Philippines have one or more mental, 
neurological, or substance use (MNS) disorders while a 2006 study by 
the Department of Health showed that among government employees in 
Metro Manila, 32% of the 327 respondents have experienced a mental 
health problem in their lifetime.
To sustain the treatment or prevention of mental health conditions, 
it is imperative that drugs and medicines are affordable. While the
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ESTABLISHING A CONSOLIDATED POVERTY DATA COLLECTION 
SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the first semester of 2015, the Philippine Statistics Authority estimated 
poverty incidence, which is the proportion of people living below the poverty line 
to the total population, among Filipinos at 26.3 percent. This is slightly lower 
than the 27.9 percent that was recorded during the same period in 2012.
While the government, through its national agencies, continues to exert 
effort to end extreme poverty in the country, the poverty incidence among 
Filipino families remained at 21.1 percent during the first semester of 2015. 
Furthermore, the subsistence among Filipino families, which is the proportion of 
Filipino families living in extreme poverty, was recorded at 9.2 percent during the 
same period.
Data collection continues to play a crucial role in the determination of a 
baseline for poverty and measurement of the success of efforts directed toward 
its eradication. It is important to know who the poor are and where they are, 
and what interventions will work for them in order to focus and provide 
specifically for their needs.
This bill aims to establish a Consolidated Poverty Data Collection (CPDC) 
System, which shall generate updated and disaggregated data necessary in 
targeting beneficiaries, conducting more comprehensive poverty analysis and 
needs prioritization, designing appropriate policies and interventions, and 
monitoring impact over time. The data will provide the evidence base to ensure 
that policies are timely, well targeted, and effective for the poor and most 
vulnerable.
sought.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
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DECLARING JULY 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE 
HISTORIC DECISION OF THE PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION 
(PCA) IN FAVOR OF PHILIPPINE SOVEREIGNTY 
OVER THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The South China Sea has been one of the most popular territorial waterways in 
the world with decades-long history of maritime dispute among seven (7) countries, 
including the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China.
One of the persistent issues over this disputed territory is China’s 
controversial "historical" claim, outlined by a 9-dash line covering almost 90 percent 
of the contested waters. The said line runs as far as 2,000km from the Chinese 
mainland to within a few hundred kilometers from territories of other claimant 
countries, such as the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The People’s Republic of 
China maintains their stand that it owms any land or features contained within that 
line1.
China’s sabre-rattling in the disputed maritime territory aggravated the 
situation with reported harassments by Chinese patrol boats in 2011 and China’s 
take-over of Scarborough Shoal which forms part of the Philippines ’ 
Exclusive 
Economic Zone in 20122. Amid the heightening conflict, the Philippines has resorted
1 Zhen L. ( 1 2 July 2016) What' s China’ s ‘nineKlash line’ and why has it created so much tension in the South China Sea?. Retrieved 
from; https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy defence/article/19885%/whats-chinas-nine-dash-line-and-why-has-itK;reated-so
2 Business Minor ( 12 July 2016) Timeline: The China-PHL sea dispute, https://businessmirror.com.ph/2016/07/12/timeline-the-china-phl- 
sea-dispute/
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 
623
Submitted by the Committees on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development; Civil 
Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; Ways and Means;
and Finance on 
JAN 3 1 2019
Re: Senate Bill No.
2199
Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Bill No. 20ii, taking into 
consideration House Bill No. 7033.
Sponsor: Senator Leila M. de Lima
MR. PRUSIDENT:
The Committees on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development; Civil Service, 
Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; Ways and Means; and 
Finance to which were referred S enate Bill No. 2011, introduced by Senator Leila 
M. de Lima, entitled:
“AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE REGULATION OF SOCIAL W ELFARE AND
DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES”
taking into consideration H ouse Bill No. 7033, introduced by Representatives 
Bravo (A.), Canama, Panganiban, Romualdo, Batocabe, Villarica, Tugna, Eriguel,
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ESTABLISHING THE TEODORO N. PEPITO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN 
THE CITY OF VALENCIA, FOURTH DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF 
BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11, Article X III of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, 
provides that:
"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to make 
essential goods, health and other social services available to all 
the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs 
of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women, and 
children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care 
to paupers."
This measure aims to establish a seventy-five (75) bed capacity district 
hospital in the City of Valencia, Fourth District of the Province of Bukidnon, to 
be known as the Teodoro N. Pepito Memorial Hospital. This will cater the medical 
needs of the people of the Province of Bukidnon.
This is the most opportune time to create and establish the Teodoro N. 
Pepito Memorial Hospital in order to conform with the policy of the State to 
provide quality and efficient health care service, in relation to the national 
government's health care agenda.
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REGULATING TERATOGENS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health and consciousness among them."
Teratogen is an agent that causes abnormality after fetal exposure during 
pregnancy. 
The types of abnormalities are dependent on 
the genetic 
susceptibilities carried by the mother and the fetus. The chance for the baby to 
be born with a birth defect can also be caused by a teratogen in the 
environment, a prescribed medication, alcohol use, among others.
The proposed bill seeks to promote awareness and information for the public 
regarding the potential risks posed by the teratogens found in consumer 
products.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES N/^CY S. BINAY 
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Submitted jointly by the Committees on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural 
Development, Local Government and on Finance on . JAN 2 3 2019
Re
SB No. 2172 .prepared by the Committees
Recommending its approval in substitution of SBN 1667 and SBN 2132 taking into 
consideration HBN 8217
Sponsor: 
Senator Angara
MR. PRESIDENT;
The Senate Committees on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development and 
on Local Government and on Finance to which was referred SBN 1667, introduced by 
Senator Binay, entitled:
"AN ACT
IN STITUTIO NALIZING  COMMUNITY BASED MONITORING SYSTEM IN  ALL 
BARANGAYS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND OTHER
PURPOSES"
and SBN 2132, introduced by Senator Zubiri, entitled:
"AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A CONSOLIDATED POVERTY DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR"
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. no._ 2 H 3 3
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
CREATING 
THE 
PHILIPPINE 
ARBITRATION 
COMMISSION 
AND 
INSTITUTIONALIZING COMPULSORY ARBITRATION FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF 
DISPUTE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our Constitution grants to all persons the right to speedy disposition of their cases 
before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies. However, this right remains 
good only in paper and is currently infeasible given our present judicial system.
At the end of 2006, our lower courts have 716,040 cases pending. Five years later, at 
the end of 2011, the number of cases pending was reduced, though not significantly, to 
614,888. On the other hand, 25,319 and 6,344 cases were pending before the third 
level courts and the Supreme Court, respectively at the end of 2011. The overall case 
disposal rate was not impressive either. The percentage mainly ranges below 50% 
which means case input or the influx of cases is greater than case output or the 
disposition of cases. Enhanced Justice on Wheels Program, the Small Claims Project and 
the Judiciary Case Management System are just a few of the continuous administrative 
and judicial reforms designed to further improve the case disposal rates of our courts.
It is also apparent that cases will be ultimately decided only after several years from 
their filing. The long and tedious process of a lawsuit costs a lot of money, resources 
and time not only to the parties but also to the judiciary. The much-awaited justice has 
been dragged longer than it should be. Indeed, justice delayed is justice denied.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. NO. 
2034
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
INCREASING THE MONTHLY MINIM UM WAGE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL 
TEACHERS TO TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (P28,000.00) AND 
NON-TEACHING 
PERSONNEL 
TO 
SIXTEEN 
THOUSAND 
PESOS 
(P16,000.00)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 9 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"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."
Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta for Public School 
Teachers" was approved to promote and improve the social and economic status 
of public school teachers, their living and working conditions, their terms of 
employment and career prospects in order that they may compare favorably with 
existing opportunities in other walks of life, attract and retain in the teaching 
profession more people with the proper qualifications, it being recognized that 
advance in the economic growth of the nation as a productive investment of vital 
importance.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENAFnpp
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARAMAG AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Basic social services are the building blocks for human development, as it 
is considered a fundamental human right. However, the effective and efficient 
delivery of these services remains to be a continuing issue in our country.
The 1987 Constitution lays out a specific section on Accountability of 
Public Officers. It states that public officers and employees must at all times be 
accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, 
loyalty, and efficiency. It is of important value that public needs and concerns 
must at all times be served and addressed.
This bill seeks to provide the people of Mindanao with efficient license 
approval and renewal services by establishing a Land Transportation Office (LTO) 
District Branch in the Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon. The 
creation of this branch would ease the docket congestion of surrounding LTO 
Offices and would provide an option for the people of Maramag and surrounding 
areas who, at present, still have to travel to the nearest LTO office located in 
Malaybalay, Bukidnon.
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In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
N MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE MARIVELES MENTAL 
HOSPITAL IN  MARIVELES, BATAAN FROM FIVE HUNDRED 
(50 0) BEDS TO SEVEN HUNDRED (700) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS 
SERVICES, TO INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF A LEVEL 1 
GENERAL WARD W ITH 100 BED CAPACITY, TO BE KNOWN AS 
THE MARIVELES MENTAL WELLNESS AND GENERAL HOSPITAL 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11, Article X III of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, 
provides that:
"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to 
make essential goods, health and other social services 
available to all the people at affordable cost There shall 
be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, 
elderly, disabled, women, and children. The State shall 
endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers."
There are 664 (309 government and 355 private) licensed beds in 
Bataan Province that serves to 768,276 or equivalent to 1:1, 157 bed to 
population ratio. This is said to be higher than the DOH standard ratio 
of 1:1,000 bed to population ratio that was set under the Philippine 
Health Facility Development Plan 2017-2022. This measure will be 
instrumental to attend to the patients in the province who are in need 
of higher tertiary care facilities.
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
AN ACT
BANNING THE IMPORTATION OF SOLID WASTE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In 2017 and 2018, the Philippines became a dumping site of 
imported trash, prompting the undersigned to file Proposed Senate 
Resolution Nos. 553 on December 4, 2017 as regards the so-called 
Canadian trash and 939 on November 13, 2018 as regards the so-called 
Korean trash.
These two incidents of trash dumping indicate that the Philippines 
is well in the path of the so-called “global waste trade.”
Pursuant to our Constitutional duty and intergenerational 
responsibility to protect and advance the right of the people to a 
balanced and healthful ecology, and considering our own trash woes, 
this bill proposes to ban the importation of trash even by recyclers of 
trash located in Special Economic Zones. By banning the importation of 
imported solid waste, we prevent the country from being a dumping site 
of more advanced economies.
It is worthy to note that China, fonnerly the top destination for 
recyclable trash, has banned the importation of solid wastes, with 
Thailand and Vietnam following suit. The China ban has left exporters
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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SENATE
s.B. No. ^ 1 8 4
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In tro d u ced  by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING A COMMUNITY-BASED MONITORING SYSTEM, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
To effectively wage a successful battle against poverty, it is im portant 
for policymakers and program  im plem entors to be equipped with reliable and 
evidence-based information at the local level th at can be used for tracking the 
im pact of macroeconomic reforms and various policy shocks. In so doing, 
policymakers and program  im plem entors will have a comprehensive picture 
of the different dim ensions of poverty at a particular point in time, and will be 
able to identify and im plem ent appropriate interventions. In the process, this 
can also improve local governance, ensure com m unity participation, and 
promote transparency and evidence-based decision-making.
To date, various ways of collecting household-level information at the 
local level have been implemented and used by policymakers and program  
implementors in the Philippines, but a com m unity-based m onitoring system  
has not yet been institutionalized. This proposed m easure seeks to 
institutionalize a system  th at will generate necessary, updated and 
disaggregated data required for more comprehensive poverty analysis and
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S E N A T E  
S.B.No. 2 1 9 0
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 285 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 
OF 1991, TO ALLOW BARANGAYS CREATED BY LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS THAT HAVE EXISTED FOR AT LEAST 
TEN (10) YEARS TO RECEIVE THEIR JUST SHARE IN THE 
INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article X, Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the local 
government units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the 
national taxes which shall be automatically released to them.
Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise 
known as the Local Government Code of 1991 (LGC), provides for the 
share of barangays existing prior to the effectivity of the LGC in the 
internal revenue allotment (IRA). It further provides that the financial 
requirements of barangays created by local government units (LGU) 
after the effectivity of the LGC shall be the responsibility of the LGU 
concerned.
As a result, barangays that were created by the Sangguniang 
Panlalawigan or the Sangguniang Panlimgsod after the effectivity of the 
LGC and pursuant to Sections 6 and 385 thereof, receive smaller funding
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 
2137
In tro d u ced  by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
PROVIDING THE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND REGULATORY 
FRAMEWORK FOR THE USE OF ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES, AND 
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
A cursory survey of existing policy instrum ents governing the country’s energy 
sector reveals twin m andates th at are consistent across various legislative 
m easures. First, the m andate for the governm ent to reduce the country’s 
dependence on im ported fuel through the prom otion of locally sourced energy.1 
Second, 
the 
directive 
for 
the 
governm ent 
to 
utilize 
and 
promote 
environm entally clean and ecologically safe energy sources to address the 
country’s energy needs.2
Based on a 2017 report prepared by the D epartm ent of Energy (DOE), the 
country sources 55.3% of its energy needs locally. The rest of its energy 
requirem ents, at 44.7%, is im ported from abroad.3 Bulk of the country’s 
im ported energy is used to address the energy requirem ents of the local 
transportation sector accounting for 37.2% of the total energy consum ption of 
the country. 4
The local transportation sector is highly dependent on foreign energy sources, 
with the country im porting around 98% of its croide oil requirem ents.5 This in 
tu rn  m akes the com m uting and driving public highly vulnerable to price
1 Republic Act No. 7156, otherwise known as “Mini-Hydroelectric Power Incentive Act," declares as policy of the State to 
enhance the developm ent of the country's indigenous resources to minimize dependence on outside sources of energy. 
Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the “D epartm ent of Energy Act of 1992,“ declares a s part of the S tate’s goal 
to achieve self-reliance in the country’s energy requirem ents. Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the “Electric 
Power Industry Reform Act of 2001,” declares as State policy the utilization of indigenous and renewable energy 
resources in power generation in order to reduce dependence on im ported energy. Republic Act No. 9367, otherwise 
known as the “Biofuels Act of 2006,” and Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the “Renewable Energy Act of 
2008,” declare as part of the policy of State the reduction of the country’s dependence on im ported fuel, and the 
lessening of the country’s exposure to price fluctuations in international m arkets.
2 Republic Act No. 8479, otherwise known a s the “Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998,” declares as 
State policy the prom otion of environm entally clean petroleum  products. Republic Act No. 9367, otherwise known as 
the “Biofuels Act of 2006,” declares as State policy the protection of environm ent and public health. Republic Act No. 
9136, otherwise known as the “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001,” declares a s State policy the assurance of 
socially and environm entally compatible energy sources and infrastructure.
3 Philippine Energy Plan 2017-2040.
4 Philippine Energy Pltm 2017-2040.
5 Based on https://w w w .doe.gov.ph/dow nstream -oil.
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 
496
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OCT 10 
P 2 :29
Submitted jointly by the Committees on Justice and Human Right^; and Finance o n h
OCT 1 Q 2018
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Re: Senate Bill No.
2 0 6 5
Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 1681, 1691, and 2002 
taking into consideration House Bill No. 7309.
Sponsor: Senator Richard J. Gordon
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committees on Justice and Human Rights; and Finance, to which was referred 
Senate Bill No. 1681, introduced by Senator Sonny Angara, entitled:
"AN ACT
AMENDING BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN 
ACT 
REORGANIZING 
THE 
JUDICIARY, 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' TO CREATE THE POSITIONS FOR 
JUDGES-AT-LARGE"
Senate Bill No. 1691, introduced by Senator Gatchalian, entitled:
"AN ACT
AMENDING BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN 
ACT 
REORGANIZING 
THE 
JUDICIARY, 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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S.B. No.
SENATE
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JAN 21 
P 6  5 4
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Prepared by the Committees on Health and Demography [Subcommittee on S.B. No. 
2096 (Organ Donation) and Finance with Senators Gordon, Ejercito and Legarda as
authors thereof.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN "OPT-OUT" SYSTEM OF ORGAN AND TISSUE 
DONATION, PROMOTING THE RIGHT TO HEALTH, PROVIDING PENALTIES 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it  enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled.
1 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Organ and Tissue
2 
Donation Act of 2019."
3 
Sec. 2. Coverage. -  This Act shall cover all government and private hospitals,
4 
health facilities, organ and tissue retrieval organizations, medical and allied medical
5 
practitioners or professionals, foundations and non-government organizations that
6 
are involved in organ and tissue donation from deceased donors for transplantation.
7 
Sec. 3. Definitions. -  For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be
8 
defined as follows:
9 
a. Allocation. - The assignment of human tissues and organs to a transplant
10 
candidate, based on a set of rules.
11 
b. Brain Death Criteria. - A set of standards, guidelines, or rules that determine
12 
and diagnose brain death by neurological criteria as determined by the
13 
Philippine Neurological Association (PNA).
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
S E N A T E
COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 
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Submitted 
by 
the 
Committee 
on 
Agriculture 
and 
Food 
on
FEB - A 20t9
Re: Senate Bill No. 
(Prepared by the Committee)
Recommending its approval in substitution of S. Nos. 1309 and 1911
Sponsor: Senator Cynthia A. Villar
Mr. President:
The Committee on Agriculture and Food to which were primarily referred 
Senate Bill No. 1309, introduced by Senator Grace L. Poe, entitled:
"AN ACT STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND 
ENHANCING SUPPORT FOR SMALL ORGANIC FARMERS, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
10068 OR THE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE ACT OF 20 10"
Senate Bill No. 1911, introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar, entitled:
"AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF RA 10068 OR THE 
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE ACT OF 2010"
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S E N A T E  
S.B.No. 2052
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OCT-3 P6 21
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Introduced by Senator Aqiiilino “Koko” Pimentel HI
AN ACT CREATING A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section lO oi the Constitution provides that science 
and technology are essential for national development and progress, and 
accordingly mandates the State to give priority to research and 
development, intention, innovation, and their utilization. Despite this 
constitutional fiat, the Philippines spends less than 0.14% of its gross 
domestic product (GDP) on research and development (R&D).1 This is 
the lowest R&D expenditure in Southeast Asia; in contrast, Singapore 
spends about 2% of its GDP on R&D.2 The global average for R&D 
expenditures is 2.04% of GDP and for developing countries, the United 
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 
suggests an R&D expenditure of at least 1% of GDP.3
1 
Department of Science and Technology (DOST). “Compendium of Science & Technology Statistics." DOST
PLANNING AND EVALUATION SERVICE, S&T RESOURCE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 
DIVISION 
(2015). 
page 
14. 
available 
at:
http://www.dost.gov.ph/phocadownload/Downloads/Statistics/Compendium%20ST%20Statistics%20as%20oP/o20 
December%202015 .pdf
2 Supra at Note 2.
3 Jose Ramon G. Albert. Donald B. Yasay, and Raymond Gaspar, Examining Processes in Research and 
Development at the Department of Science and Technology (2015).
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s. B. No. 2055
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR^fe. EJERCITO
AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF TONDO MEDICAL CENTER IN  THE 
CITY OF MANILA FROM TWO HUNDRED (20 0) TO THREE HUNDRED 
(300) 
BEDS, 
UPGRADING 
ITS 
PROFESSIONAL 
HEALTH 
CARE 
SERVICES AND FACILITIES AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS 
MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, 
provides that:
"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to make 
essential goods, health and other social services available to all 
the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs 
of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women, and 
children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care 
to paupers."
This measure aims to increase the bed capacity of the Tondo Medical 
Center in the City of Manila from 200 to 300 beds to efficiently serve and cater 
the needs of the population in the City. The Center is a Tertiary Training and 
Service oriented Hospital under the Department of Health (DOH).
This is the most opportune time to increase the Tondo Medical Center's 
bed capacity in order to conform with the policy of the State to provide quality