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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPDBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SEN41Jl 
S.No. Hs9S 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The. Constitution, Article 11, Section 15 provides that "State shall protect and promote 
the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them." 
Milk consumers are improperly informed about the contents of the milk they acquire 
from the market. There are also no uniform standards as to the contents of the skim milk, low fat 
milk, and milk as beverage in final package. 
In accordance with this constitutional mandate, this bill provides for the proper labelling 
of milk products indicating distinctly in its package the non-fat and protein content of the milk 
and sets standards on the contents of milk solids that are fat in the classification of skim milk, 
low fat milk and milk as beverage. With this innovation it is expected that the consuming public 
will be informed about the nutritional cpntents and value of the milk they consume. The quality 
of milk will likewise be upgraded in order to conform to proper nutritional standards. l 
1 This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1896 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE IDENTITY OF MILK AND REQUIRING THE 
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LABELING THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1, Short Title. - This Act may be cited as the "Milk Nutrition and Labelling 
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Act." 
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SECTION 2. Milk Labelling. - The following shall apply in establishing standards of 
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identity for milk: 
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(A) Fluid milk shall indicate on its label such portion of milk which is non-fat; 
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(B) Skim milk that is final package form for beverage use shall contain not less than nine 
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percent (9%) of milk solids that are non-fat; 
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(C) Low fat milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall contain not less than 
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ten (10%) of milk solids that are non-fat; 
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(D) Milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall contain not less than eight 
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percent (8%) of milk solids that are non-fat; 
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(E) That label on any milk product shall prominently display the nutritional contents and 
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value of the milk. 
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SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
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valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
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with the provisions of this Act is hereby,repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1297 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Forcible or violent violation of a woman's chastity under any circumstance 
is a most detestable crime (See, People vs. Barbo, 56 SCRA 459, 467 citing 
Blackstone). Indeed, it is declared an heinous crime and penalized, in qualified 
cases, with the penalty of dea,th (Art. 335 of the Revised Penal Code as 
amended by R.A. 7659). 
Cursory review of our penal statutes reveals that sexual violation of or 
sexual intercourse with a female corpse is presently beyond the pale of our 
criminal justice system. At most, desecration of the dead in this regard merely 
gives rise to liability for damages (Art. 309, New Civil Code). 
Under existing provisions of the Revised Penal Code only defamation to 
blacken the memory of one who is dead is criminalized (Art. 353, R.P.C. i.e. 
libel). 
This Bill seeks to plug, this distinct lacuna in the law by penalizing 
necrophiles or those who morbidly derive sexual gratification by copulating with a 
corpse. That such forcible imposition of manhood is directed against a lifeless 
female does not make the grisly act any less detestable and heinous, In fact, this 
vicious bestiality is notoriously offensive and revolting to the feelings of the living 
even as it grossly desecrates the dead 
Passage of this Bill is earnestly recommended. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1297 
Introduce~ by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
CRIMINALIZING NECROPHILIA OR CARNAL KNOWLEDGE WITH THE DEAD AND 
IMPOSING APPROPRIATE PENALTIES THEREOF, INCORPORATING FOR THIS 
PURPOSE ARTICLE 335-A INTO ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be incorporated after Article 335 of Act No. 3815, as 
amended, otherwise known as the "Revised Penal Code" a new article which shall read 
as follows: 
"ART. 335-A. Necrophilia. Penalty. - NECROPHILIA IS COMMITTED BY 
A PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A FEMALE 
CORPSE. 
PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF NECROPHILIA SHALL SUFFER THE 
PENALTY OF RECLUSION PERPETUA TO DEATH AND A FINE OF ONE 
HUNDRED 
THOUSAND 
PESOS 
(P100,OOO.OO) 
TO 
FIVE 
HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P500,OOO.OO) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT. 
WHENEVER THE CRIME OF NECROPHILIA IS COMITTED BY TWO 
OR MORE PERSONS, OR BY ANY PERSON IN WHOSE CARE OR CUSTODY 
SUCH FEMALE CORPSE IS FOUND, THE PENALTY SHALL BE DEATH." 
SECTION 2. All laws, rules and regulations, decrees, issuances or any parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
Circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SENtY27 
S.No. ___ _ 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor SantiagO" '." "''/ ..• -. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act. No. 7166 (The Synchronized Election Law of 1991) has, for its purpose, 
two laudable intentions: minimize election-related violence and to safeguard the sanctity of the 
ballot by prohibiting the carrying of firearms outside one's residence during the election period. 
Section 32 of the same law, however, is all-encompassing and has resulted in the unduly 
restrictive measure of prohibiting even the licensing of firearms during the election period. This 
goes beyond the legislative intent ofthe abovementioned law. 
This bill seeks to provide a reasonable remedy, by retaining the salient features of R.A. 
7166 while amending Section 32 to save the affected sectors from its oppressive features.! 
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1 This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.No. 1927 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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AMENDING SECTION 32 OF R.A. NO. 7166 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 1991 
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SYCHRONIZED ELECTION LAW' 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 32 ofR. A. 7166 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 32. Who May Bear Firearms. - During the election period, no 
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person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or other weapons in public places, 
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including any building, street, park, private vehicles or public conveyances, even 
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if licensed to [possess or 1 carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the 
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Commission. [The issuance of firearms licenses shall be suspended during the 
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election period]. THE FIREARMS AND EXPLOSNE DIVISION (FED) OF 
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THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE SHALL BE ALLOWED TO 
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CONTINUE TO PROCESS AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR LICENSE 
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TO POSSESS FIREARMIS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTIS, ISSUE THE 
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CORRESPONDING LICENSE/S AND PERMITE TO TRANSPORT THE 
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FIREARM/S SUBJECT THEREOF FROM ITS STORAGE FACILITIES TO 
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THE PLACE SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED LICENSE, AND TO 
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AUTHORIZE THE TRANSPORT OF IMPORTED FIREARMS FROM THE 
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WAREHOUSE OF THE BlJREAU OF CUSTOMS TO ITS STORAGE 
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FACILITIES." 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
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with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Separability Clause. -If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the la or the provision not otheiwise affected shall remain 
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SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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pUblication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. ]941 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In July 1994, the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress passed 
the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995" declaring acts of sexual harassment against women 
and men unlawful in the workplace, in schools and training institutions. In Section 7 of the said 
Act, it stipulates that any person who violates the provision of this Act shall be penalized by 
imprisonment of not less one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than 
Ten thousand pesos (PIO,OOO.OO) or more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,OOO.OO), or both at 
the discretion of the court. 
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Law has initially received positive response and gave a 
glimpse of hope to prevent discrimination in the workplace, particularly among the women in the 
formal labor sector. However, after almost 12 years of implementation, cases of sexual 
harassment, especially in workplaces still persist. Apparently, the existing penalty is not enough 
to curb the incidence of sexual harassment. There is a pressing need to increase the level of 
penalty to further deter the future perpetrators to rethink their motives before committing the 
act.' 
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I This bill was originally filed in the Thirteenth Congress, Third Regular Session. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1941 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 7877, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ANTI-SEXUAL 
HARASSMENT ACT, AS AMENDED, SECTION 7 ON THE PENALTIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Republic Act 7877, also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, Section 
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7 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"Section 7. Penalties - Any person who violates the provision of this act 
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shall, upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than SIX (6) 
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months nor more than SIX (6) years, or a fine of not less than FIFTY 
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THOUSAND PESOS (Php 50,000.00) or more than SEVENTY THOUSAND 
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PESOS (Php 70,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of 
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the court." 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent 
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with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Fir,st Regular Session 
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S.B. No.lUtl8 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The intention of the bill is to amend the Family Code of the Philippines to provide 
that in the absence of marriage settlements or when the regime agreed upon is void, the 
system of Conjugal Partnership of Gains shall govern. 
Under the regime of conjugal partnership of gains, the husband and wife place in 
a common fund the proceeds, products, fruits and income from their separate properties 
and those acquired by either or both spouses through their efforts or by chance, and 
upon dissolution of the marriage or of the partnership, the net gains or benefits obtained 
by either or both spouses shall be divided equally between them, unless otherwise 
agreed in the marriage settlements. .. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S;8. No. 1098 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 75 OF TITLE IV OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 
209, AS AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 227, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Article 75 of Title IV of the Family Code of the Philippines is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
"Art. 75. - The future spouses may, in the marriage settlements, agree upon the regime 
of absolute community, conjugal partnership of gains, complete separation of property, 
or any other regime. In the absence of marriage settlements, or when the regime 
ag'reed upon is void, the system of CONJUGAL PARTNERSHIP OF GAINS [absolute 
community of property] as established in this Code shall govern." 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1127 . 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to statistics, the prevalence of congenital heart disease at birth 
is 5 per 1,000 livebirths. It declines rapidly as many of the cases die. At five 
years of age, the rate is about 1.5 per 1,000 and remains at 1.2 per 1,000 at age 
eight and onwards. 
Congenital heart defect is a birth-related defect and consists of 35-
different types of heart defects and it is one of the leading birth-related defects 
that causes death. 
Congenital heart defect related deaths are caused by late detection, lack 
of heart donors and failure of medical intervention, hence, it requires more 
research in order to discover further surgical options and to accurately describe 
its origin, physical signs and symptoms. 
This bill aims to officially recognize the need for awareness of congenital 
heart defect so that early diagnosis and intervention become a top priority. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1127 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
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ESTABLISHING A DAY FOR HEARTS: CONGENITAL DEFECT AWARENESS 
DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the "A Day for 
Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Act". 
SECTION 2. Throughout Philippines, in each and every year, the 
fourteenth day of February shall be known as "A Day for Hearts: Congenital 
Heart Defect Awareness Day". 
SECTION 3. The Department of Health (DOH) shall urge all citizens to 
recognize "A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" and shall 
hold programs and activities in observance of the event. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The DOH shall 
promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act within 'sixty (60) days from its approval. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause.- 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. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The 1987 Constitution, in no uncertain terms, presumes every person innocent of 
a crime imputed to him, and that evidence beyond reasonable doubt is required to prove 
that a person is guilty. 
It is amazing therefore, that for several years, the Revised Penal Code provisions 
that presume the author of a defamatory imputation as malicious, has been always 
overlooked. Henceforth, it is time to introduce changes into our basic laws on Criminal 
Law, as the same can be considered unconstitutional because of the fact that it goes 
over and above the Constitutional provisions providing the presumption of innocence on 
every person accused of a crime. 
Equal opportunity should be given to every person on whom a crime is being 
ifl!lputed against, for this is the requirement of due process, that the rudiments of fair 
play be observed. Henceforth, this representation considers this urgent. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Villar 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 354 OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 354 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
Art. 354. Requirement for publicity. -
[Every defamatory imputation is 
presumed 
to 
be 
malicious] 
THE 
AUTHOR 
OF 
A 
DEFAMATORY 
IMPUTATION IS PRESUMED INNOCENT, HOWEVER, IF IT IS PROVEN TO 
BE MALICIOUS, even if it be true, if no good intention and justifiable motive for 
making it is shown, THE AUTHOR SHALL BE ADJUDGED GUILTY THEREOF, 
except in the following cases: 
1. A private communication made by any person to another in the 
performance of any legal, moral or social duty; and 
2. A fair and true report, made in good faith, without any comments or 
remarks, of any judicial, legislative or other official proceedings which are 
not of confidential nature, or of any statement, report or speech delivered 
in said proceedings, or of any other act performed by public officers in the 
exercise of their functions. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations, 
and other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. j 2'71 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Filipino by his nature is humorous. We have been described as a people 
who despite problems remain happy in disposition and possess the capacity to laugh at 
themselves. 
There is, however, a sector which has often become the receiving end or butt of 
"sick" jokes and these are the disabled. 
Most often than not, and at the expense of the blind, the deaf, the crippled, the 
hair lipped and the amputated, actors and actresses use them to make others laugh, 
albeit, unintentionally. 
But such portrayal remains to be hurting especially to the 
particular disabled person. 
The law for the disabled primarily aims to incorporate the disabled into the 
mainstream of society. If we are to do this and if we are really sincere in helping them, 
then we should stop ridiculing the disabled and start accepting them for as persons with 
dignities. Hence, early passage of this bill is requested. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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JUL 12 r 3 :38, 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1271 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT PENALIZING THE NEGATIVE PORTRAYAL OF A PERSON WITH A 
DISABILITY IN MOVIES, TELEVISION, STAGE AND OTHER FORMS OF MASS 
, COMMUNICATION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as "The Media Protection for the Disabled 
Act." 
SEC. 2, 
Definition of Terms. -
(1) 
"Person with Disability" shall refer to one who is suffering from any 
disability as a result of a mental, physical, sensory or other impairment affecting his 
performance of an ordinary human activity, 
(2) 
"Mass Communication Media" shall refer to television, movies, stage, or 
other cinematographic forms of communication and similar means of information 
dissemination. 
SEC. 3. 
Any person who, in the performance of an act before the television, 
movies, stage, and other similar forms of mass communication, shall intentionally or 
maliciously mock, embarrass, humiliate, or otherwise insult a person with disabilities 
shall be penalized with imprisonment of not more than six (6) months and/or, a fine not 
exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO,OO). 
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SEC. 4. 
Matters Not Covered by This Act. - The provisions of existing laws, 
insofar as they are not in conflict with any provision of this Act, shall apply in matters not 
otherwise specifically provided for herein. 
SEC. 5. 
Separability Clause. - If any provision or section of this Act, or the 
application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the other sections, and 
the application of such provisions or sections to other persons or circumstances, shall 
not be affected thereby. 
SEC. 6. 
Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Family Code, Article 1 I 1, provides that "a spouse of age" has the right to dispose 
exclusive properties without the consent of the other spouse. This provision is superfluous. Art. 
234 as amended by R.A. No. 6908 lowered the age of majority to eighteen (18) years, which is 
the age of emancipation and the age when a person may legally enter into a contract of marriage. 
The Family Code, Art. 236 provides that "emancipation shaH terminate p.arental authority 
over the person and property of the child who shaH then be qualified and responsible for all acts 
of civil life, save the exceptions established by existing laws in special cases." 
This bill replaces the term "spouse of age" with the more accurate term "either spouse" 
since a spouse must necessarily be of age. 1 
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AN ACT 
2 ,~ AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO, 209 KNOWN AS THE F AMIL Y CODE, ARTICLE 
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111, TO ALLOW EITHER SPOUSE TO MORTGAGE, ENCUMBER, ALIENATE OR 
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OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF HIS OR HER EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1, The Family Code, Article 11 1 is hereby amended to read as follows; 
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Art, 11 L [A spouse of age] EITHER SPOUSE may Mortgage, encumber, 
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alienate, or otherwise dispose of his or her exclusive property, [, without the 
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consent of the other spouse, and appear alone in court to litigate with regard to the 
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same,] 
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SECTION 2, Repealing Clause, - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation or part thereof, contrary to, or 
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inconsistent with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
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accordingly, 
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SECTION 3, Effectivity Clause, - This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.N~. 1829 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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Republic Act No. 7354 also known as the "Postal Service Act of 1992," retained the 
franking privileges of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives as provided for by 
Republic Act No. 69. 
However, R.A. No. 69 fails to . provide guidelines for the proper use of franking 
privileges. Thus, the privilege is exposed to potential abuse. To prevent abuse, this bill regulates 
the legislative franking privilege.' 
* This bill was re-filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.No. 1829 
Introduced by Sen~tor Miriam Defensor Santiago l',f,C;:'V"D 8" 
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REGULATING THE USE OF FRANKING PRIVILEGES BY THE MEMBERS OF THE 
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SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION l. Short Title. - This Act maybe cited as the "Franking Privilege Regulation 
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Act." 
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SECTION 2. 
Declaration of STate Policy. - It is hereby declared a state policy to 
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regulate the franking privilege of members of the legislature in order to prevent its abuse. 
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SECTION 3. FrankableMail Matter. - .. Frankablemail matter" specifically includes, 
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but is not limited to-
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(A)Mail matter to any person and to all agencies and officials of the national and local 
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governments regarding programs, decisions, and other related matters of public 
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concern or public service, including any matter relating to actions of a past or current 
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Congress; 
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(B) The usual customary congressional newsletter or press release which may deal with 
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such matters as the impact of laws and decisions on National and local governments 
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and individual citizens, reports on public and official actions taken by Members of 
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Congress, and discussions of proposed or pending legislation or governmental actions 
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and the positions of the Members of Congress on, and arguments for or against, such 
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matters. 
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SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
2 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
3 
valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
5 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
6 
with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
7 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
8 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1286 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Peace and order cannot be won without our nation's veterans and military 
personnel. It is important for every Filipino to remember the noble service and 
unspeakable sacrifice of those who have worn this nation's uniform as well as the 
unsung heroes who performed such exemplary service for the betterment of this 
nation and the lives of our count~men. 
The attached bill aims to give due recognition and h honor to the myriad 
sacrifices by out veterans, military personnel and our fellow citizens who 
rendered distinguished services.to our nation. This is achieved by establishing at 
least one (1) National Cemetery in each region and major island to serve as a 
memorial and final resting place to our modern heroes. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 128 () 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
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ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CEMETERIES AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR 
ADMI~!;TRATION AND MAINTENANCE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembfed: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established at least one (1) National 
Cemetery in each Region and major island to serve as a memorial and final 
resting place for veterans, military personnel .and citizens who have rendered 
distinguished services to the nation. 
SECTION 2. The President of the Philippines shall establish each National 
Cemetery by individual Presidential Proclamation which shall set aside a portion 
of government land for the purpose. 
SECTION 3. Military veterans and military personnel who die in the line of 
duty, persons who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, and such 
other persons as may be determined by the President of the Philippines shall be 
entitled to burial in the national oemetery. 


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SECTION 4. The administration, maintenance, and security of the 
national cemeteries shall be under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Veterans 
Affairs Office (PVAO). Funds for the purpose shall be included in the annual 
appropriations of the PVAO. 
SECTION 5. All laws, orders, or decrees in contravention herewith are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
tllieCEIVfO By . :.....---
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Leaving a child unattended in a car can too often have tragic consequences, either 
because the child suffers from exposure to excessive heat, is injured when the car is stolen, 
releases the emergency brake, inadvertently starts the car, or puts the car in gear. 
Parents and caregivers know it is not safe to leave children horne alone and unattended, 
but they continue to leave children unattended in a car even though it is just as dangerous, or 
more so. Accordingly, the legislature must declare that it is the policy of the State that children 
should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Stronger laws would also 
give law enforcement a preventive tool with which to work, similar to the affect of seat belt and 
child safety seat laws .• 
• This bill was originally filed in the Fourteenth Congress, Second Regular Session 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SEN;\J:E 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Sautiago 
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AN ACT· 
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TO PROHIBIT UNATTENDED CHILDREN IN MOTOR VEHICLES 
3 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
4 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Unattended Children in Motor Vehicles. A parent, legal guardiau, or other 
6 
person responsible for a child or children who are eight years of age or younger shaH not leave 
7 
such child or children inside a motor vehicle without supervision by a person who is fourteen 
8 
years of age or older under one or more of the following circumstances: 
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A) Under conditions presenting a significant risk to the child's health or safety; 
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B) The engine of the motor vehicle is running; or 
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C) The keys to the motor vehicle are auywhere in the passenger compartment of the 
13 
motor vehicle.. 
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SECTION 2. Penalty - Any violation of section 1 of this Act shall be punishable by a 
15 
penalty of Fiye Thousand Pesos (PS, 000.00) for the first offense, Ten Thousand Pesos (PI0, 
16 
000.00) for the second offense, and confiscation of the offender's driver's license aud a fine of 
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Fifty thousand Pesos (PSO,OOO.OO) upon the third aud final offense. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
19 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act ·are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
20 
accordingly. 
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SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
2 
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not 
3 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
4 
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
5 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
6 
Approved, 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
) 
) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1251 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is unique with its barangay government system. From the 
old system of barangay leadership in communities, the citizens learn to support 
one another in the achievement of their collective goals, resolve concerns and 
issues confronting them and foster the great sense of bayanihan that defines the 
Filipino way of life. 
' 
In recent years, the barangay serves as the closest organized local unit for 
the people. They are in the first line of access in terms of delivering basic 
services. In the Local Government Code of 1991, the role of barangay officials is 
aptly recognized as they play the day-to-day operations of governance. They are 
active in providing round-the-clock security, threshing out the differences 
amongst neighbors in the Katarungang Pambarangay enforcement of basic laws 
and policies on safety and disaster and other concerns, among others. 
This legislation augments the meager compensation and benefits enjoyed 
by the barangay officials by making them part and covered by the Government 
Service Insurance System (GSIS). It is a token merit for the untold sacrifices and 
dedications of the thousand of barangay officials. 
Early cognizant of this policy measure is earnestly recommended. 


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
) 
) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1251 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
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INCLUDING BARAN GAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE COVERAGE OF THE 
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress of 
the Philippines assembled: 
SECTION 1. The coverage of the Government Service Insurance System 
(GSIS) is hereby expanded by including barangay officials as members of the 
System. 
The GSIS in consultation <;lnd coordination with the Department of Interior 
and Local Government (GSIS) qnd the league representing barangay captains 
and officials shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the 
provisions of this Act. The rules and regulations shall cover the rate of premiums 
and the manner of its payment, the extent of insurance coverage, the 
contributions to be collected from barangay officials concerned and the possible 
contributions of provinces, cities and municipalities, possible fund that may be 
sourced from the General Approl'lriations Act, and other issues of significance. 
SECTION 2. Any other provision of law, decree, order or des and 
regulations inconsistent with the, provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in two newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette, 
whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Republic Act No. 8485, also known as the "Animal Welfare Act of 1998" is the primary 
law punishing cruelty to animals. Section 8 of said Act provides for the penalty of imprisomnent 
of not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years or a fine or not less than One 
thousand pesos (Pl,OOO) nor more that Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO) or both at the discretion of 
the Court, for the violation of the provisions of the Act. 
However, I believe that the penalty for the violation of the Act is too low to serve as a 
deterrent. In the United Kingdom, the penalty for the violation of their animal welfare act is 
£20,000. 
The Network for Animals noted that many of those arrested for violation of Republic Act 
no. 8485 are repeat offenders. They can afford to commit the violation again because the 
penalties are too low. 
Therefore, in order to make the law an effective deterrent to the commission of future 
violations of the Animal Welfare Act, a higher, more realistic penalty should be imposed. 1 
I This bill was originally filed in the Thirteenth Congress, Third Regular Session. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
AN ACT 
2 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485, ALSO KNOWN AS 
3 
THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998, SECTION 8 ON THE PENALTIES FOR THE 
4 
VIOLATION OF THE ACT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
5 
SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8485, also known as the Animal Welfare Act 
6 
of 1998 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
7 
Section 8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon 
8 
conviction by final judgment, be punished by imprisonment of not less than TWO (2) years nor 
9 
more than FIVE (5) years or a fine or not less than TWENTY thousand pesos (P20,OOO) nor 
10 
more that FIFTY thousand pesos (P50,OOO) or both at the discretion of the Court. If the violation 
11 
is committed by a juridical person, the officer responsible therefore shall serve the imprisonment 
12 
when imposed. Ifthe violation is committed by an alien, he or she shall be immediately deported 
13 
after service of sentence without any further proceedings. 
14 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, exec)ltive 
15 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or is inconsistent 
16 
with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
17 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
18 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
19 
Approved, 
Iptmtljuly2010 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
) 
) 
First Regular Session 
SENA.J~ 
S.No. 
.Hs06 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 16 states: 
JUL 21 
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. 
Standard land development can drastically alter waterways. When development occurs, 
the alteration to the land can lead to dramatic changes to the hydrological properties of the area, 
or the way water is transported and stored. This disruption in the natural water cycle leads to 
increased frequency and severity of flooding, among others. Rivers, brooks, creeks and similar 
waterways act as natural canals so that excess water do not accumulate in a particular place; 
while marshes and swamps act like sponges, absorbing excess water from surrounding environs. 
These waterways should be protected so that flooding will be prevented.' 
• This bill was originally filed in the third regular session of the 14'h Congress. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENAlIi 
S.B. No: 
lS06 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
AN ACT 
2 
PROHIBITING THE FILLING OF W ATERWA YS IN THE CASE OF HOUSING PROJECTS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION I. Prohibition. No person or organization shall fill, cover, or block any part 
4 
of a river, creek, brook, spring, lake, lagoon, swamp, marsh, and similar waterways in order to 
5 
put up any housing project or any similar obstruction. 
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SECTION 2. Penalty. Any person or organization violating Section 1 of this Act shall 
7 
be penalized with a fine of 50 million pesos. The necessary permits for the housing project 
8 
concerned shall also be revoked. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
10 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
11 
modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
13 
following its pUblication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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JUL 2i 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 8049, also known as the "Hazing Regulation Act." does not require a 
person, who lmows of an ongoing hazing activity, to notify the proper authorities. The failure to 
report the ;natter allows going unchecked acts of violence, which could lead to injury or even 
death. 
This bill seeks to amend the Hazing Regulation Act to penalize the failure to report 
hazing, in order to ensure the timely notification and intervention of the proper authorities.' 
• This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regnlar Session. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.No.' 1803 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
AN ACT 
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PENALIZING THE FAILURE TO REPORT ACTS OF HAZING, AMENDING REPUBLIC 
3 
ACT NO. 8049 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
4 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 8049, Article 4 is hereby amended by incorporating a 
5 
new subsection, Article 4-A, to read as follows: 
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ANY PERSON WHO KNOWS THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS 
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THE VICTIM OF HAZING AND IS AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME, 
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SHALL TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PERSON CAN DO SO 
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WITHOUT DANGER OR PERIL TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS, REPORT 
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SUCH CRIME TO AN APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT 
11 
OFFICIAL AS SOON AS REASONABLL Y PRACTICABLE. 
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WHOEVER FAILS TO REPORT SUCH CRIME SHALL, IF 
13 
ALREADY LIABLE UNDER SECTION FOUR OF THIS ACT, BE 
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IMPOSED THE PENALTY IN ITS MAXIMUM REGARDLESS OF 
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MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES, OR THE ADDITIONAL PENALTY 
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OF A FINE AT LEAST FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) OR 
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BOTH. 
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A PERSON NOT LIABLE UNDER SECTION 4, WHO IS 
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PRESENT AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME, AND WHO FAILED TO 
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REPORT THE SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIRST 
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PARAGRAPH OF THIS SUBSECTION, SHALL BE LIABLE AS 
2 
ACCOMPLICE. 
3 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or 
4 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
5 
valid and subsisting. 
6 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
7 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
8 
with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
9 
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (IS) days after its 
10 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
11 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1302 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presidential Decree 1866, as amended by Republic Act 8294, 
penalizes, among other things, any person who shall unlawfully 
manufacture, deal in, acquire, dispose or possess any firearm described 
therein. This bill complements the provisions of P.O. 1866, as amended, 
by making civilly liable any legal owner of a firearm who shall fail to report 
the theft of his/her firearm. 
The purpose of this bill is to deter violation of P.O. 1866. Legal 
owners who fail to immediately report theft of their firearms unintentionally 
arm the offenders and facilitate in the latter's intended commission of 
other crimes by the use of the stolen firearms. Firearm theft is a major 
criminal problem and the legal owners thereof have the responsibility to 
prevent the commission thereof. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1302 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
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AN ACT REQUIRING THE REPORTING OF THEFT OF A 
FIREARM BY THE LEGAL OWNER THEREOF AND 
PROVIDING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION THEREFOR 
, 
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 "Report of 
Theft of Firearm Act". 
Section 2. (a) The legal owner of a firearm shall report the theft of 
a firearm within 72 hours to the chief law enforcement officer of the 
muniCipality in which the theft occurred. 
(b) A person who violates the provision of this section shall 
be liable to a civil penalty of not les than Php2,OOO.OO for a first offense 
and Php6,OOO.OO for a second or subsequent offense. 
Section 3. Separability Clause. - If any provisions, or part hereof, 
is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not 
otherwise affected shall rem~in valid and subsisting. 
Section 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, decree, 
issuance, ordinance, rule and regulation or any part thereof contrary or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is also hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
Section 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved.