EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
PUNISHING ANY PERSON WHO SHALL PROMOTE, FACILITATE, INDUCE 
ANOTHER TO ENGAGE IN  THE ACT OF PROSTITUTION AND PUNISHING 
ANY 
PERSON 
WHO 
SHALL 
DERIVE 
MONEY 
OR 
PROFIT 
FROM 
PROSTITUTION, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11 of Article II of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 
provides:
"Section 11. The State values the dignity of every human, person and 
guarantees full respect for human rights."
The proposed law affirms that persons who are prostituted are victims, and 
tolerate vile acts against their person because of difficult economic and social 
condition in which they find themselves. In order to deter continued exploitation 
and degradation of human dignity, it is proposed that persons who promote, 
facilitate and induce prostitution should be held accountable and held liable 
under our penal laws. These are the so-called ' pimps 
or promoters of 
prostitutes who perpetuate violation of basic human right to dignity.
Similarly, acts which in the commission of acts of prostitution, such as knowingly 
deriving profit from unlawful acts of prostitution should likewise be punished.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly recommended.
MARIA LOURDES N A N ^ S. BINAY 
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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AN ACT
PUNISHING ANY PERSON WHO SHALL PROMOTE, FACILITATE, INDUCE 
ANOTHER TO ENGAGE IN THE ACT OF PROSTITUTION AND PUNISHING 
ANY 
PERSON 
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SHALL 
DERIVE 
MONEY 
OR 
PROFIT 
FROM 
PROSTITUTION, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as an "Act Punishing 
Persons who Engage in the Promotion and Facilitation of Prostitution.
Sec. 2. Unlawful Acts. -  It shall be unlawful for any person to:
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Engage in or promote, facilitate or induce prostitution which 
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Acting as procurer of a prostitute;
b. Inducing a person to be a client of a prostitute by means of 
written or oral advertisements or other similar means;
c. Threatening, using violence or intimidation, forcing, or in any 
manner coercing, using undue influence to any person to 
engage in prostitution;


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Knowingly derive profit or advantage from prostitution, whether as 
manager or owner of the establishment where the prostitution 
takes place, or of the sauna, disco, bar, 
resort, place of 
entertainment or establishment serving as a cover or which 
engages in prostitution in addition to the activity for which the 
license has been issued to said establishment.
"Prostitution" for purposes of this Act shall mean, subjecting any person or 
persons to habitually indulge in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct, whether 
or not for money or profit.
Sec. 3. Penalty. -  Any person found violating this Act shall suffer the 
penalty of prision mayor.
If the offended party is a person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over 
but unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, 
neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental 
disability or condition, the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known 
as the "Special 
Protection of Children Against Abuse, 
Exploitation and 
Discrimination Act", shall apply.
Sec. 4. Separability Clause. -  If for any reason, any section or part of this 
Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 5. 
Repealing Cause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations, other issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


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Sec. 6. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,