FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No.1 072 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
10 
JUL -8 1'435 
The Philippines should not be made a dumping ground of goods of 
whatever kind, the manufacture and sale of which is prohibited in the country of 
origin. 
There have been numerous reports that pharmaceutical preparations, 
insecticides, beauty aid preparations, weight control drugs and varied consumer 
items; the manufacture, sale or use of which is prohibited in the country of origin 
have found their way into the domestic market. Some cases have been 
established to have caused injurious effects to human life, livestock and 
vegetation. For sure, these foods have been banned in their country of origin 
because of the harmful effects of their use. This must be stopped. 
This Bill seeks to eradicate this pervicious practice by requiring a 
clearance certificate from the proper government agency in the country of origin 
stating that the manufacture, sale or use of the goods covered by the certificate 
is not prohibited in that country. In addition, violation of the provisions of this act 
shall be penalized. 
The well-being of our people and the preservation of our livestock and 
vegetation against uncontrolled ·and unscrupulous use of imported goods is the 
strongest argument for the passage of this bill. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No.1 072 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
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AN ACT PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION, DOMESTIC SALE OR USE OF 
GOODS, THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR USE OF WHICH IS BANNED IN 
THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. 
Be it enacted by the 'Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. 
a. The term "goods" when used in any part of this bill shall mean, any 
article of manufacture of whatever nature or kind, 
chemical or 
pharmaceutical preparations, base materials in unprocessed form, or 
chemical components, 
b. "Country of Origin" -
shall refer to the country where the goods were 
shipped last before it arrived in the Philippines. 
Sec. 2. It shall be prohibited for any person, corporation or entity, to 
import, sell or use goods, the manufacture. Sale or use of which is prohibited in 
the country of origin of such goods. 
Sec. 3. Any person, corporation or entity importing goods shall include 
among its shipping documents, a clearance certificate from the Department of 
Trade and Industry or equivalent office of the country of origin of the goods that 
the manufacture, sale or use of the same in that country is not prohibited by law. 
Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -
The Department of Trade 
and Industry, and the Department of Health, assisted by the appropriate attached 
agencies shall formulate and issue such rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. The implementing rules and regulations shall, from 
time to time, publish specific goods that are banned in their country of origin. 
Sec. 5. Any violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by 
imprisonment of from six (6) months and one (1) day to two (2) years or a fine of 
at least Ten Thousand QP10,OOO.OO) Pesos to Fifty Thousand (P50,OOO.OO) 
Pesos or both depending upon the harmful effects of the goods sold or used. 
Sec. 6. This Act shall take immediate effect upon its approval. 
Approved,