NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. no.1784
23 JAN 26 All :13
RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go, Senator Mark Villar, 
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, and Senator Francis Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO FORMER 
PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Former Presidents of the Philippines, to a certain extent, still serve as a 
representation of the country. As former highest-ranking elected officials of the 
country, former Presidents are expected to contribute insights on nation building and 
pressing national issues which may require their expertise.
Despite the end of their term, they are also expected to perform post- 
presidential duties such as meeting with foreign and local dignitaries, and attending 
public events and other social engagements. These duties often require them to 
employ the services of personal staff and maintain private offices.
To maintain the dignity of the Office of the President and honor former 
Presidents of the Republic, this proposed measure seeks to grant them certain benefits 
and privileges that will allow them to perform the duties and functions often required 
of a former President. The bill also provides them and their immediate family security 
protection in order to thwart any attempt to harm them even after leaving public 
office.


In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR CHRISTOPHER^AWRENCE ' BONG'' T. GO
SENATOR MARK ViLLAR
SENATOR ROr KDELA ROSA
SENATOR FRANCIS TOLENTINO


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 1784
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23 JAN 26 All M3
RECEIVtD BY:
Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"T. Go, Senator Mark Villar, 
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, and Senator Francis Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO FORMER 
PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Former Presidents
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Benefits Act of 2023."
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
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maintain the dignity of the Office of the President and to honor former Presidents of
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the Republic by granting them certain benefits and privileges that will allow them to
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perform the duties and functions often required of a former President.
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SEC. 3. Eligibility. - All former Presidents shall be entitled to the benefits and
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privileges provided under this Act.
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SEC. 4. Benefits. - Each former President shall be entitled to the following, for
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the remainder of his/her life:
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(a) Personal security and protection detail of at least three (3) personnel to be
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provided by the Presidential Security Group, and to be augmented by the
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Philippine National Police (PNP) as the need arises. The former President
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shall have the right to choose the head of his/her own security detail;
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(b) Personal security and protection of at least two (2) personnel to be provided
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by the Presidential Security Group, and to be augmented by the Philippine


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shall have the right to choose the head of his/her own security detail:
(b) Personal security and protection of at least two (2) personnel to be 
provided by the Presidential Security Group, and to be augmented by the 
Philippine National Police (PNP) as the need arises, for the immediate 
family of the former President for so long as the said President is living:
(c) Adequate staff provided by the Office of the President, as the case may 
be, to each former President. Such staff shall be selected by the former 
President: and
(d) Suitable office space appropriately furnished and equipped, provided by 
the Office of the President, as the case may be, at such place within the 
Philippines as the former President shall specify.
Sec. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of
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annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
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Sec. 6. Separability Clause. - Should any provision herein be declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof that are not affected thereby
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shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or
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other issuances or parts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,