SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPiNES 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S. B. No. 2205 
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING LEGAL RESIDENCE STATUS TO CERTAIN ALIENS THROUGH A 
SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM IN THE PHILIPPINES UNDER CERTAIN 
CONDITIONS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine state, by virtue of its sovereignty, is imbued with the right to allow 
or deny foreigners from entering its territory, and hence, implement policies that control 
and regulate the entry and exit of foreigners. Immigration laws are in place outlining the 
framework for such policies. 
Some contend however that these laws, such as Commonwealth Act No. 613 or 
the "Philippine Immigration Act of 1940," are antiquated and are incongruent with the 
demands of today's globalized world, where mobility is much freer and geographic 
borders more porous. 
News reports reveal that some foreigners in the country have perpetrated such 
criminal activities as illegal recruitment, prostitution, drug trafficking, terrorism, and 
human trafficking. But the entry of foreigners / aliens also redounds to many economic, 
cultural and even scientific benefits to the country, which include higher tourism arrivals 
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and increased foreign direct investments. 
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The country should then promulgate and implement an immigration policy that is 
firm without being unnecessarily restrictive, whose aim is to protect Filipino citizens and 
fulfill the national interest. 
The bill aims to layout such an immigration policy, where foreigners can be 
granted legal residence status upon certain conditions which promote the domestic and 
international interests of the Philippines. 
Similar to the bill jointly filed by Representatives Rufus B. Rodriguez and Maximo 
B. Rodriguez, Jr., the foregoing measure also firms up the country's ability to deal with 
foreigners / aliens engaged in criminal activities. 
Its swift passage is earnestly sought. 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2205 
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA 
AN ACT 
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GRANTING LEGAL RESIDENCE STATUS TO CERTAIN ALIENS THROUGH A 
SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM IN THE PHILIPPINES UNDER CERTAIN 
CONDIJIONS ' 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Alien Social Integration 
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Act of 2014". 
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall control and regulate the 
admission and integration of aliens into its territory and body politic. Towards this end, 
aliens with unlawful residence status shall be integrated into the mainstream of 
Philippine society subject to national security and interest, and in deference to 
internationally recognized human rights, 
SECTION 3. Coverage. - Upon effectivity of this Act, all aliens whose stay in the 
Philippines is otherwise illegal under existing laws, and who have entered the country 
prior to June 30, 2013, excluding those who have availed in good faith of the benefits of 
Executive Order No. 324 and Republic Act No, 7919, whose application has been duly 
approved, are hereby granted legal residence status upon compliance with the 
provisions of this Act, and shall not be prosecuted for crimes defined under 
Commonwealth Act. No, 613, otherwise known as the Immigration Act of 1940, which 
are inherent to illegal residence such as the absence of valid refugees in the Philippines 
be qualified to apply under this Act. 
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The bar to prosecution shall apply only to such crimes or felonies committed due to acts 
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necessary or essential to maintain a false or fraudulent or illegal residence, such as 
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falsification of marriage, birth or baptismal certificates or travel documents such as visas 
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or alien certificates of registration, 
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SECTION 4. Integration Requirements and Fees. -The social integration of aliens 
established under Section 3 shall be effective and its benefits enjoyed by illegal 
residents upon completion of all the following acts: 
4.1 Filing of registration forms with the following agencies: 
(1) the civil register of his place of residence; 
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(3) the Bureau of Immigration; 
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(4) the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI); and, 
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(5) the commercial or universal bank to which the alien pays the 
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integration fee as hereafter provided. 
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In lieu thereof, the filing of registration forms may be done in five (5) sets with a 
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commercial or universal bank certified by the BIR as authorized collectors for income 
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tax. 
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4.2. The registration forms shall contain: 
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(1) the applicant's full name and one alias by which he may be known; 
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(2) proof of his identity, good moral character and financial capacity 
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through affidavits from two (2) Filipino citizens of good reputation in his/her place of 
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residence; 
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(3) history of stay in the Philippines; 
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(4) residential address for the immediate past five (5) years; 
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(5) four (4) passport size pictures; and, 
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(9) a complete fingerprint card for each of the agencies mentioned in 4.1, 
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including his/her most recent dental records which shall be submitted to the NBI. 
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4.3 Payment of the integration fee to any duly licensed commercial or universal 
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bank accredited by the BIR as authorized to receive income tax payments in the 
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following amounts: 
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4.3.1 A one-time payment of Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP 
300,000.00) for the principal applicant upon filing of the registration forms 
with the bank; Provided, that the BIR may promulgate rules and 
regulations for other modes of payment through installment scheme; 
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4.3.2. A single payment of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP 25,000.00) 
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for the spouse and Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP 25,000.00) for each 
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legitimate child below eighteen (18) years of age. 
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4.3.3. Children born after June 30, 2000 of parents who Teceived the 
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benefits of this Act shall, upon proper registration with the Bureau of 
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Immigration, become legal residents. 
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4.3.4. The integration fees paid by an alien shall be in lieu of all 
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immigration fees and fines said alien may have incurred during 
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his unlawful residence in the country. 
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4.4. Submission of a medical certificate stating that the applicant is not a user of 
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prohibited drugs or otherwise a drug addict and that he is not afflicted with Acquired 
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Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). 
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4.5 Submission of a medical certificate stating that the applicant is mentally and 
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psychologically healthy. 
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SECTION 5. Official Receipt. - The commercial or universal bank shall issue an official 
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receipt acknowledging receipt of the integration fee, upon payment by the applicant of a 
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processing fee of One Thousand Pesos (PhP 1,000.00). In the event registration was 
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effected under paragraph 2 of subsection 4.1, the bank shall furnish copies of the 
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registration documents to the following' agencies: 
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(1) the civil register of the applicant's place of residence; 
(2) the BIR; and, 
(3) the NBI. 
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Thereafter, the bank shall issue a certification to this effect in favor of the 
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SECTION 6. Duties of the Bureau of Immigration. - Upon presentation by the 
applicant of the official receipt from the bank, together with a certification from the bank 
or the agency concerned, as the case may be that the civil registrar, BIR and NBI 
received copies of the registration forms, and the submission to the Bureau of 
Immigration shall immediately issue an alien certificate of registration (ACR) to the 
applicant. The legal residence granted under this Act shall commence from the date the 
Bureau of Immigration issues the ACR. 
The Bureau of Immigration shall publish, at the applicant's cost, the names, ages, 
addresses, and a photograph of each of the applicants in a national newspaper of ' 
general circulation at the end of each calendar month during the effectivity of the 
application period, as hereinafter provided in Section 8. The banks authorized under this 
Act to collect the fees herein required shall collect a publication fee of Five Thousand 
Pesos (PhP 5,000.00) from the applicant. 
SECTION 7. Ministerial Duty of the Civil Registrar, the BIR and the NBI. - The Civil 
Registrar, the BIR and the NBI shall have the ministerial duty to accept the registration 
forms required under Section 4. Each of these agencies may charge no more than One 
hundred pesos (PhP 100.00) for the filing of the registration forms. Upon payment of the 
filing fee, the agency concerned shall issue a certification that the alien has filed with the 
said office by himself/herself or through the bank, all the forms required under Section 
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SECTION 8. Application Period. - The benefits extended by Section 3 can be availed 
of within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Act. 
SECTION 9. Administrative Confirmation. - The procedure herein provided may be 
availed by any alien who may want a confirmation of his stay in the Philippines. 
SECTION 10. Eligibility for Citizenship. - Aliens granted legal residence under this Act 
shall be eligible to apply for naturalization after five (5) years from the approval of 
his/her application. 
SECTION 11. Compliance Report and Oversight Functions. - The Bureau of 
Immigration shall submit to the chair of the Committees on Justice of each chamber of 
Congress, copy furnished the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, a written report on the developments in the implementation of this Act 
every six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act for purposes of oversight functions. 
SECTION 12. Revocation of Resident Status. Deceit or misrepresentation on the part 
of any applicant to enable them to obtain legal status under this Act shall be a ground 
for cancellation or revocation of their resident status. The Bureau of Immigration shall 
promulgate rules and regulations to determine the authenticity of the documents 
submitted by the applicants. 
The Bureau of Immigration may revoke applicants or 
legalized aliens on the basis of substantial evidence. 
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SECTION 13. Perjury. - All applications shall be under oath or affirmation. which oath 
or affirmation shall be required for their registration. Applicants who violate their oath or 
affirmation by knowingly making untruthful statements on any material matter in their 
application shall be liable for perjury under the Revised Penal Code. 
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In addition to the penalty imposed on perjury, the 
applicant shall revoke the legal residence granted 
applicant to deportation proceedings. 
subsequent convictions of the 
him/her and shall subject the 
SECTION 14. Appropriations, - There ·is hereby appropriated, out of the payments 
received under Section 4 hereof, an amount of Five Million Pesos (PhP 5,000,000.00) to 
cover administrative and other expenses to be incurred in the implementation of this· 
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SECTION 15. Privacy Clause. - Information submitted by an alien applicant pursuant to 
this Act, shall be used only for the purpose of determining the veracity of the factual 
statements by the applicant or for enforcing the penalties prescribed by this Act 
SECTION 16. Rule-making Powers. - The provisions of this Act are self-executory and 
shall not be dependent on the issuance of any rules or regulations. The Secretary of 
Justice is hereby authorized, however, to promulgate only such rules and regUlations as 
may be needed to efficiently and administratively implement the provisions of this Act 
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SECTION 17. Separability Clause. -
If any provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional or invalid, such sections or parts not affected thereby shall continue to 
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SECTION 18. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
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regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
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repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 19. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or. in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
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circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
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Approved,