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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Constitution, Article XI, Section 17 provides that "A public officer or employee shall 
upon assumption of office and as often thereafter as may be required by law, submit a 
declaration under oath of his assets, Eabilities and net worth. In the case of the President, Vice- 
President, the Members of the Cabinet, the Congress, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional 
Commissions and other constitutional offices, and officers of the armed forces with general or 
flag rank, the declaration shall be disclosed to the public in the manner provided by law." 
h complying with this constitutional provision under the enabling law, Republic Act No. 
6713, many public officials complacently submit statements of assets, liabilities and net worth 
which are very low and which do not reflect their actual wealth. Often times this Act is intended 
to hide ill-gotten wealth. The common practice is to place an asset in the name of a d 
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is usually a close relative of the public official. 
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This bill seeks to remedy this prevalent corrupt practice by imposing penalty by removal 
from public office on a public official who places any of hisher assets in the name of dummies. 
A public official who does so shall forfeit all his rights to the property in favor of the dummy. 
Public officials shall also be prohibited from acquiring any property from a relative within the 
fifth civil degree of consanguinity while holding public office and within ten years from the time 
heishe left the civil service. This may be an effective way of punishing the public official for his 
deviousness. 


S.B. No. 
SECTION 1 I-B. Disqualijkations of Public Oficials porn Acguir ng 
Property from Relative. - Public officials are prohibited from ,acquiring ny , 
property from a relative within the fifth civil degree o f  consanguinity while 1 
holding public office and within ten (10) years from the time he/she left the Civil 
Service. Property acquired in violation of this section shall not vest ownership 
upon the public official. The relative from whom the property comes shall retain 
all rights of ownership with respect to the property. 
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SECTION 2. RZPealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
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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: to 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 of the abovementioned law. 
The Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws has 
drafted this bill to offer 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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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 32 CJF R. A. NO. 7166 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “TH!? 1991 
SYNCHRONIZED ELECTION L A W  
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. ’ Section 32 of R. A. 7166 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“SEC. 32. - 
Who May Bear Firearms. - During the election period, no 
person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or other weapons in public places, including 
any building, street, park, private vehicles or public conveyances, even if licensed to 
[possess or] cany the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. 
[The 
issuance of firearms licenses shall be suspended during the election period.] 
THE 
FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVE DIVISION (FED) OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL 
POLICE SHALL BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO PROCESS AND APPROVE 
APPLICATION/S FOR LICENSE TO POSSESS F I R E M S  TO QUALIFIED 
APPLICANT/S, ISSUE THE CORRESPONDNG LICENSE/S AND PERMIT/S TO 
TRANSPORT THE F I R E W S  
SUBJECT THEREOF FROM ITS STORAGE 
FACILITES TO THE PLACE SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED LICENSE, AND TO 
AUTHORIZE THE TRANSPORT OF IMPORTED FIREARMS FROM THE 
WAREHOUSE OF TWE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS TO ITS STORAGE FACILITIES.” 
This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
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APPROVED
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session
SENATE
Senate Bill No. _2037
21 FEB -4 All ••49
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) 
DISTRICT OFFICE IN MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The province of Bukidnon is one of the top ten largest provinces in the 
Philippines, and the largest province in Mindanao with a total land area of 10,498 
square kilometers or 4,053 square miles. With this vast land area, travelling from 
one town to another may take hours, which is the case for most transacting 
clients in the northern parts of the province who wish to register their motor 
vehicles in the nearest Land Transportation Office (LTO) found In Malaybalay 
City. The LTO Office in Malaybalay City is one of the three District Offices found 
in the entire province.
This proposed bill seeks to set up an LTO District Office in the Municipality 
of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon to bring efficient motor vehicle 
registration and license approval and renewal services closer to the residents of 
the First District of Bukidnon.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
AN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 2037
21 FEB -4 A11 -49
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) 
DISTRICT OFFICE IN MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled.
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Section 1. Establishment Clause. There is hereby established a District
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Office of the Land Transportation Office to be located at the Municipality of
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Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon.
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Sec. 2. Appropriation. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation
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(DOTr) shall immediately include in the DOTr's program the operationalization of
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an LTO District Office in Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon, funding of which
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shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
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Sec. 3. 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,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2072
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD STRECHING FROM 
BARANGAY AMGANAD, MUNICIPALITY OF BANAUE- BARANGAY 
NORTHERN CABABUYAN, BARANGAY CABABUYAN, BARANGAY 
POBLACION AND BARANGAY PIWONG, MUNICIPALITY OF 
HINGYON ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF IFUGAO INTO A NATIONAL 
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province national highway is the only 
primary national highway that passes through the Province of Ifugao. In Ifugao 
section, the highway passes through the Municipalities of Lamut, Lagawe, Hingyon and 
Banaue. The Hingyon-Banaue portion is prone to landslides all year round. Once there 
is heavy rainfall, the possibility of landslides is really high. Whenever there are slides, 
the national highway closes and isolates the entire northern part of Ifugao and central 
Mountain Province which affects the business, tourism and the local economies as a 
whole. Hence, there is a need for the reclassification of the road stretch's category to 
avoid total isolation of the mentioned portions of Ifugao and Mountain Province.
This bill therefore seeks to convert the provincial road that stretches from 
Barangay Amganad in the Municipality of Banaue to Barangays Northern Cababuyan, 
Cababuyan, Poblacion and Piwong in the Municipality of Hingyon, all in the Province of 
Ifugao into a national road. This will definitely expand potential markets and provide 
the people an easy to access education, employment, and services.
In view of the foregoing, the speedy passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
B. No. 2072
FILED
February 24
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD STRECHING FROM 
BARANGAY AMGANAD, MUNICIPALITY OF BANAUE- BARANGAY 
NORTHERN CABABUYAN, BARANGAY CABABUYAN, BARANGAY 
POBLACION AND BARANGAY PIWONG, MUNICIPALITY OF 
HINGYON ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF IFUGAO INTO A NATIONAL 
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Amganad in the Municipaiity of 
Banaue to Barangays Northern Cababuyan, Cababuyan, Poblacion and Piwong in the 
Municipality of Hingyon is hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
include in the Department's program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the 
said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
official gazette and in any newspaper of general circulations.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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71 SEP 13 P 4 :27
SENATE
2397
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE 
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Northern Negros area is composed of three congressional districts: the first, second 
and third congressional districts. The area spans a total road length of 434.213 
kilometers. The first congressional district of Negros Occidental, which includes the cities 
of Escalante and San Carlos and the municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava and Salvador 
Benedicto has a total road length of 229.361 kilometers.
This bill aims to establish a separate engineering district for the first congressional district 
of Negros Occidental. The creation of a new and separate District Engineering Office is 
necessary to ensure more efficient and effective management, maintenance and 
implementation of public works programs.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
N MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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7i SEP 13 P4:27
SENATE
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE 
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. A district engineering office of the Department of Public Works and
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Highways is hereby created in the First Legislative District, Province of Negros Occidental,
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to be located in the City of San Carlos, and referred to as the Negros Occidental Fifth
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District Engineering Office.
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SEC. 2. The Negros Occidental Fifth District Engineering Office shall serve the
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cities of Escalante and San Carlos and the municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava and
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Salvador Benedicto, all located in the First Legislative District of the Province of Negros
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Occidental.
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SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
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Department's program the operationalization of the Negros Occidental Fifth District
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Engineering Office, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Third Regular Session 
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S. No. 2373
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(In substitution of Senate Bill No. 1865 taking into consideration 
House Bill No. 9087)
Prepared by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights; and Finance with 
Senators Angara, Pacquiao, Go, Gatchaiian, Binay and Gordon as authors
AN ACT
GRANTING SURVIVORSHIP BENEFITS TO THE SURVIVING LEGITIMATE 
SPOUSE AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF A DECEASED RETIRED MEMBER OF 
THE NATIONAL PROSECUTION SERVICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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SECTION 1. Survivorship Benefits. - In case of the death of a retired member
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of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) or a member thereof who is eligible to retire
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optionally at the time of death, the surviving legitimate spouse and dependent children
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of said deceased member shall be entitled to receive all the retirement benefits that
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the deceased prosecutor was receiving or entitled to receive. For this purpose,
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members of the NPS shall include the prosecutors in the Office of the Secretary of
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Justice, the Regional Prosecution Offices and the Offices of the Provincial and City
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Prosecutors.
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A "dependent" as used in this Section, refers to the legitimate, illegitimate, or
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legally adopted child who is chiefly dependent on the said deceased member of the
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NPS if said dependent is not more than twenty-one (21) years of age, unmarried and
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not gainfully employed or if such dependent, regardless of age, is incapable of self-
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support because of mental or physical defect or condition. The surviving legitimate
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spouse shall continue to receive such retirement benefits during his or her lifetime
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until he or she remarries: Provided, That the surviving spouse and dependent children
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shall equally share the retirement benefits.
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SEC. 2. Appropriations. - Funds for the initial implementation of this Act shall
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be taken out from the current appropriations for the retirement of members of the
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NFS; thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the continued implementation
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hereof shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 3. Retroactivity. - The benefits mentioned in Section 1 hereof shall be
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granted to the aforementioned survivors of members of the NFS including those who
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died one (1) year prior to the effectivity of this Act.
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SEC. 4. Separabiiity. - If any provision or section of this Act is held to be
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions or sections hereof, which are not
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affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
 
 
 
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SENATE 
 
S.B. No. ________ 
 
 
INTRODUCED BY: SENATOR EMMANUEL D. PACQUIAO 
 
 
AN ACT  
AUGMENTING THE STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE AND 
RECOVERY INTERVENTIONS AND PROVIDING MECHANISMS  TO 
STRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME, PROVIDING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
We are facing an era of unprecedented test. The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc 
across the globe. World economies are either crumbling or in a steep plunge. Although 
uncertainties seem to overshadow our days ahead, decisive actions have to made at the soonest 
possible time.  
 
Now is the perfect time for the fiscal managers of our government to commence with 
the rehabilitation of our economy. The process must not only allow our ailing economy to gain 
a new lease on life but must institute lasting reforms that would propel inclusive growth and 
development. This is in consonance with our State’s policy of promoting meaningful equitable 
distribution of wealth among our people.  
 
At present, there is no single cohesive action plan in place to cushion to the blow 
brought about by the pandemic to our people’s everyday life. This bill fills up such void in our 
current system as it addresses the gaps in our policies while maintaining transparency measures 
among our agencies. This measure aims to completely mend all the short-term and long-term 
courses of action of different governmental sectors so as to provide an institutional approach 
to this national turmoil. 
 
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Hence, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.  
 
 
 
 
 
EMMANUEL D. PACQUIAO
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENATE
S. B. NO. 2499
RECEIVED
E-FILED 
c. Jan 31 2022
1:40 p,m.
Introduced by SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA
AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO KYLE 
JENNERMANN, WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND 
PREROGATIVES APPURTENANT THERETO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to grant Phiiippine citizenship to Kyle Jennermann and giving him all 
the rights and privileges as well as the duties and obligations thereto under our 
Constitution and existing laws.
Kyle Jennermann is a Canadian national who found himself enamored with the 
Philippines. He firmly believes that the world would be a better place to live if people 
around the world make the Philippines a part of their lives in one way or another.
Stuck with this belief, “Kulas", which is the nickname that Jennermann was given 
several years ago by one of the “manongs" whom he met in one of his travels, lived 
with a purpose: introduce the Philippines to the rest of the world through the internet 
with his viogs. He set up the YouTube channel called “Becoming Filipino" in order to 
accomplish this, and through time, effort, and his love for the country, he has become 
an internet sensation with close to a million subscribers. Through his viogs, he has 
created and published thousands of video content showcasing his real-life interactions 
and connections with the Filipino people and their culture all throughout his eight years 
of immersive travel across eighty (80) out of the eighty-one (81) provinces.
In view of Kyle Jennenmann’s contributions to the promotion of Filipino culture and 
identity to the rest of the world, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
SENATE
S. B. NO. 2499
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Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA
AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO KYLE 
JENNERMANN, WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND 
PREROGATIVES APPURTENANT THERETO
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. - Kyle Jennermann is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with 
all the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.
SEC. 2, - After taking and registration of the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic 
of the Philippines, Kyle Jennermann shall enter into the full enjoyment of 
Philippine citizenship.
SEC. 3. - Upon the registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of 
Immigration shall forthwith issue Kyle Jennermann’s Certificate of 
Naturalization.
SEC. 4.- This Act shall take effect immediately fifteen (15) days upon 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. 2441
RECEIVED
E-FILED
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF CAVITE IN 
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Municipality of Rosario is a 1st class municipality in the Province of Cavite. 
It is home to more than a hundred thousand residents according to the 2020 census. 
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recognizes Rosario as 100% highly urbanized.
It was in October 22, 1845 when Spanish Governor-General Narciso Claveria 
promulgated a decree to establish a new town composed of Salinas-Leiton and Tierra 
Alta of San Francisco de Malabon. This is now known as the town of General Trias, 
also in the Province of Cavite. In 1846, the now Municipality of Rosario became an 
independent municipality separating itself from San Francisco de Malabon.
In the past, Rosario is known as Tejero, from the Spanish word which 
means "to weave." Weaving fish nets was the main occupation of women then. Also, 
Rosario was called Salinas, from the Spanish word 55/which means "salt." During the 
Philippine Revolution, salt-making was the prime industry of the town. Rosario was 
also named Marcella or Marcelles, derived from Spanish word mar because of its 
proximity to the sea. Finally, Rosario was named in honor of their patroness Nuestra 
Senora Virgen Del Santissimo Rosario, Reina de Caracol or Our Lay of the Most Holy 
Rosary.
To date, Rosario has gained its fame because of the great transitions that 
occurred owing to the town's political, social, cultural and economic developments. 
This bill seeks to declare October 22 of every year a special non-working holiday in 
the Municipality of Rosario so that they can all be available to celebrate and observe 
their town's founding anniversary. This is also in recognition of their unwavering 
devotion to their patroness.


For the productive, peace-loving and God-fearing people of the Municipality of 
Rosario in the Province of Cavite who devotedly venerate the Nuestra Sehora Virgen 
del Santissimo Rosario de Caracol as their patroness, consideration of this bill is 
earnestly sought.
RAMOXBONG RE VILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. 2441
FILED
November
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF CAVITE IN 
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. October 22 of every year is hereby declared as a special non­
working holiday in the Municipality of Rosario, Province of Cavite in commemoration 
of its founding anniversary.
Sec. 2. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2011
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Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
DECLARING APRIL 7 EVERY YEAR AS BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS DAY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Volunteerism and public service of our frontliners, most especially of our 
Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), sits at the core of the resiliency of the Philippine 
health care system. Our BHWs diligently serve and deliver primary health care in every 
Filipino community, including geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas where 
medical doctors and other health professionals are not present.
As the nation responds to the continuing challenges posed by the COVID-19 
pandemic, BHWs have become vanguards of this fight against COVID-19 and 
continued providing services — announcing the health services offered by the 
barangay, making hoLse-to-house visits for vaccination and deworming, and 
distributing medicines and vitamins, among others - despite the high risk of exposure 
to the disease.
In recognition of their role and contribution in community public health, this bill 
which is a counterpart measure House Bill No. 5956 filed by Representative Angelica 
Natasha A. Co seeks to declare April 7th of every year, which is coincidentally also the 
World Health Day, as Barangay Health Workers Day.
To honor the heroism of our BHWs, the immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.
SONNY ANGARA


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 2011
LJJ DATE* Jan 21 2021
E-FILED
5:00 p.m
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Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
DECLARING APRIL 7 EVERY YEAR AS BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS DAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Barangay Health Worker's Day. - April 7 of every year is hereby
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declared as Barangay Health Workers Day to be known, otherwise, as BHW Day.
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SEC. 2. Observance of BHW Day. -To ensure the meaningful observance of
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the Barangay Health Worker's Day, the Department of Health (DOH) in coordination
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with the Department o~ the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and all Local
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Government Units in the country shall encourage the holding and participation of
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BHWs in simple ceremonies or activities in celebration of the BHW Day, highlighting
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their indispensable role to barangay health and wellness across the nation.
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SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The DOH in coordination with
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the DILG shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations within
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sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.
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SEC. 4. 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,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2162
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BASAK, MAASIN CITY, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE TO BE 
KNOWN AS BASAK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE .
Article XIV Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that it Is the role 
of the State to "protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all 
levels, "and that it shall "take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to 
all. "Section 2 of the same article declares that, "the State shall establish and maintain 
a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels."
The most important social service that the government can provide is education. 
This is a necessary condition for economic growth and the preservation of stable, 
secure, and productive citizens.
This bill therefore seeks to establish a senior high school in Barangay Basak, 
Maasin City, Province of Southern Leyte. The establishment of an independent senior 
high school in barangay Basak will cater not only to the students residing therein but 
also to the nearby barangays.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly
sought.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2162
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
BASAK, MAASIN CITY, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE TO BE 
KNOWN AS BASAK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. There shall be established a Senior High School in Barangay Basak,
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Maasin City, Province of Southern Leyte to be known as Basak National High School.
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SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
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Department's program the operationalization of the Basak National High School, the
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funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary
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to carry out the purpose of this Act.
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SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or other issuances or
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parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
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SEC. 5. If any portion or provision of this act is declared unconstitutional, the
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remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and
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effect.
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SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
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(2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No.
In substitution of Senate Bill No. 2154
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Prepared by the Committee on Energy with Senator Gatchaiian as author thereof
AN ACT
ENHANCING THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE JOINT 
CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY COMMISSION, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTION 62 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE "ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001", AS
AMENDED
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 referred to as the "JCEC
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Enhancement Act".
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SECTION. 2. Joint Congressional Energy Commission. - Section 62 of Republic
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Act No. 9136 otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, as
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(g) Determine inherent weaknesses in the law and recommend necessary 
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EXERCISE OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL EXISTING ENERGY LAWS AT THE TIME 
OF THE EFFECnVITY OF THIS ACT SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 87, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE OIL 
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1972, AND REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 8479, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DOWNSTREAM OIL 
INDUSTRY DEREGULATION ACT OF 1998, EXCEPT REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 9367, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BIOFUELS ACT OF 2006; 
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pGriod of tGn (10) years-from-the-effectivity of-this-Act-and-may
bG GxtGnded-by-a-joint-concurrGnt rGsolution]."
SECTION. 3. Separability Clause. - Any portion or provision of this Act, which 
may be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other 
portions or provisions hereof.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations 
or parts thereof inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended, or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation.


Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE } 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
REMOVING THE EXEMPTION FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN CRIMES 
AGAINST PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 332 OF THE REVISED PENAL 
CODE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3815, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Revised Penal Code was first enacted on December 8, 1930, during 
the American colonization of the Philippines. Since then, our world has evolved 
and circumstances are very much different now.
The importance of family and its values remain to be steadfast, however, 
we cannot ignore the sad reality that crimes still happen amongst the closest of 
kin. As much as we aim to preserve the harmony and peace within the family, 
we cannot continue to burden further the victims of crimes by exempting their 
kin from their criminal liability.
sought.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
C. ISOTTO III


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE } 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 2210
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
REMOVING THE EXEMPTION FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN CRIMES 
AGAINST PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 332 OF THE REVISED PENAL 
CODE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3815, 
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. Section 332 of Republic Act 3815 is hereby repealed as follows:
[Article 332. Persons exempt from criminal liability. - No criminal, 
but only civil liability, shall result from the commission of the crime 
of theft, swindling or malicious mischief committed or caused 
mutually by the following persons:
1. Spouses, ascendants and descendants, or relatives by affinity in 
the same line.
2. The widowed spouse with respect to the property which belonged 
to the deceased spouse before the same shall have passed into the 
possession of another; and
3. Brothers and sisters and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, if 
living together.
The exemption established by this article shall not be applicable to 
strangers participating in the commission of the crime.]


SECTION 2. Repealing Clause.- All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances 
or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall hereby revised or 
amend accordingly.
SECTION 3. Reparability Clause.- If any part of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid such parts or provisions thereof not so declared shall 
remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
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Second Regular Session 
 
 
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SENATE 
S.B. No.   _______ 
 
 
Introduced by SEN. IMEE R. MARCOS 
 
 
 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERTION OF THE NARVACAN- 
NAGBUKEL-PILAR-VILLA VICIOSA ROAD, LOCATED IN THE PROVINCES OF 
ILOCOS SUR AND ABRA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road is identified as a local road and 
its development and maintenance falls into the responsibility of the three local 
government units (LGUs). An approximate distance of 26.6 kilometers, this road 
connects Region I and CAR through the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Abra, by linking 
the national road in Narvacan, passing through Nagbukel (Ilocos Sur), and all the way 
to the municipalities of Pilar and Villaviciosa (Abra). However, due to lack of funds in 
local governments, the road and the area's tourism potential is underachieved. The 
improvement of roads is an essential part in development as it connects people and 
encourages trade and tourism.  
 
The bill therefor aims to convert the Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road 
located in the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Abra into a national road. This will boost 
tourism thereby uplifting the lives of the people not only in those LGUS but of the 
whole province.  
 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 
 
IMEE R. MARCOS  
 
 
 
 
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Second Regular Session 
 
 
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SENATE 
 
S.B. No.   _______ 
 
 
Introduced by SEN. IMEE R. MARCOS 
 
 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERTION OF THE NARVACAN- 
NAGBUKEL-PILAR-VILLA VICIOSA ROAD, LOCATED IN THE PROVINCES OF 
ILOCOS SUR AND ABRA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road in the Provinces of 
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Ilocos Sur and Abra is hereby converted into a National Road. 
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SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary 
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rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) 
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days from its effectivity. 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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11:18 am
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Second Regular Session 
 
 
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SENATE 
 
S. No. ________ 
 
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Introduced by SENATOR RICHARD J. GORDON 
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AN ACT RENAMING MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED 
IN LAPULAPU CITY, CEBU AS LAPULAPU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
 
 
 
Lapulapu, a datu of Mactan in Visayas is regarded by many as the first Filipino 
hero, being the first native to resist Spanish Imperial colonization. He is famous for 
the Battle of Mactan, defeating the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and 
delaying the Spanish occupation of the country. Above all though, he is a 
compassionate and wise leader who saw the value of preserving the cultural identity 
and freedom of his people. 
 
 
This upcoming 2021 Quincentennial Celebrations on April 27, 2021 is of great 
significance as it remembers the valiant efforts and leadership of Lapulapu. Lapulapu 
is more than just a warrior, he is a sentinel of freedom. Thus, it is only fitting to 
honor the great datu of Mactan by renaming Mactan-Cebu International Airport to 
honor Lapulapu as we commemorate his life and this historic event. 
 
 
 
 
 
RICHARD J. GORDON 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                Senator 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 17 2021
03:36 pm
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Second Regular Session 
 
 
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SENATE 
 
S. No. ________ 
 
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Introduced by SENATOR RICHARD J. GORDON 
____________________________________________________________________ 
 
AN ACT RENAMING THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
LOCATED IN LAPULAPU CITY, CEBU AS LAPULAPU INTERNATIONAL 
AIRPORT 
 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
 
SEC. 1. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport located in Lapulapu City, Cebu is 
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hereby renamed as Lapulapu International Airport. 
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SEC. 2. The Department of Transportation shall place appropriate markers in the 
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airport and its facilities and shall issue the necessary orders and circulars to Implement 
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the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 3. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
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Approved, 
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03:36 pm
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 2026
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO 
TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Province of Benguet was created by the enactment of Republic Act No. 
4695. Benguet is politically divided into thirteen (13) municipalities of Atok, Bakun, 
Bokod, Bugias, Itogon, Kabayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan, Sabian, 
Tuba and Tubiay.
Due to the increasing population and rising economy of the Province of Benguet, 
reapportionment is necessary to meet the needs of its constituents. It is for these 
reasons that this bill seeks to reapportion the Lone District of Benguet into two 
Legislative Districts: the First Legislative District shall be composed of the Municipalities 
of Bokod, Itogon, Kabayan, Sabian, and Tuba while the Second Legislative District shall 
be composed of the Municipalities of Atok, Bakun, Buguias, Kapangan, Kibungan, La 
Trinidad, Mankayan, and Tubiay.
Further, by establishing a new legislative district, this bill aims to ensure fair 
representation for the constituents of the Province of Benguet in the legislature and 
the national government.
In view of the foregoing, the speedy passage of this
is earnestly sought. 
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IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
INDEX
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO 
TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. The Province of Benguet, which shall be reapportioned into two (2) 
legislative districts effective in the next national elections after the effectivity of this 
Act, is hereby reapportioned as follows:
a. 
First Legislative District- The First Legislative District shall be composed of 
the municipalities of Bokod, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan, and Tuba;
b. 
Second Legislative District - The Second Legislative District shall be 
composed of the municipalities Atok, Bakun, Buguias, Kapangan, Kibungan, 
La Trinidad, Mankayan, and Tublay.
SEC. 2. The incumbent Representative for the Lone District of the Province of 
Benguet shall continue to represent and serve the said district until the 
Representatives for the two (2) districts shall have been elected and qualified.
SEC. 3. The Commission on Election shall issue the Implementing Rules and 
Regulation to carry out the implementation of this Act, within 30 days from its 
approval.
SEC. 4. All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBUC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S.B. No. 2194
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE CEBU CITY MEDICAL CENTER IN 
THE CITY OF CEBU, INTO A NATIONAL HOSPITAL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 15 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that "The 
State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them."
On 29 December 2020, the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) started accepting 
patients again after the inauguration of the first three floors of the new CCMC building 
and the lighting of its new logo. In 2014, CCMC was demolished due to the drastic 
effects of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake in 2013. CCMC just went back to its 
operations at the time that hospitals and medical institutions are needed badly.
As of now, CCMC provides four (4)major services: Medical/ Dental Services, 
Ancillary Services, Nursing Services, and Administrative Services with satellite 
Emergency Hospitals in two barangays. But amidst these services CCMC currently 
provides, there is still a need to expand their services to e able to help more people 
needing medical assistance.
Hence, this bill seeks to convert the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) into a 
national hospital, funded and run by the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure 
improved access to health services to more people, especially the less privileged, 
during this time of pandemic. This development will also give room to more doctors, 
specialists, and health personnel and medical equipment to lessen the need for 
patients to travel just to receive treatment.
In view of the foregoing, the expeditious passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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IMEEk. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S.B. No. 2194
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE CEBU CITY MEDICAL CENTER IN 
THE CITY OF CEBU, INTO A NATIONAL HOSPITAL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. The Cebu City Medical Center in the City of Cebu is hereby converted
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into a national hospital.
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SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged
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against the appropriations for the Department of Health under the current General
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Appropriations Act, and thereafter, shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE } 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } 
Third Regular Session 
}
SENATE
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S.B. NO. _£^6
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
RENAMING THE URDANETA CITY BYPASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF 
URDANETA, PANGASINAN TO EDUARDO COJUANGCO, JR. AVENUE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The leadership of Eduardo Cojuangeo, Jr. is impeceable. Though he had 
been associated with the biggest food conglomerate in the country, San Miguel 
Corporation, with diverse enterprises and known beyond our borders, he had 
never forgotten the small ones, in his company, in his country. His love for his 
co-workers and countrymen in the time of the COVlD-19 pandemic, inspired the 
kind of caring response that San Miguel Corporation has implemented to 
alleviate the plight of our people.
The Urdaneta City bypass road has started from the vision to establish an 
improved national road system in the Province of Pangasinan. After years of 
planning, the 7.17- kilometer Urdaneta bypass road was open to the public on 
January 18, 2021, accommodating 38,000 motorists daily, through the 
leadership of Congressman Mark Cojuangeo.
Thus, the renaming of this road is a fitting recognition to the relevant 
contributions of Mr. Eduardo Cojuangeo Jr. that benefited the Filipinos and the 
nation as a whole.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this/fneasurei^ earnestly sought
ENTE/C. SOTTO III


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE} 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } 
Third Regular Session 
}
SENATE
•21 SEP-6 P4 ‘06
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
RENAMING THE URDANETA CITY BYPASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF 
URDANETA, PANGASINAN TO EDUARDO COJUANGCO, JR. AVENUE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Renaming of Urdaneta City Bypass Road.- The name of
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Urdaneta City Bypass Road located in the City of Urdaneta, Pangasinan is hereby
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changed to Eduardo Cojuanco, Jr. Avenue.
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SECTION 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
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its complete publication in at least two newspapers of general publication.
Approved,