Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
CREATING A DATABASE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING 
PROBABLE CARCINOGENS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15, provides: 
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the 
people and instill health consciousness among them. 
In the Philippines, cancer remains the third leading cause of morbidity 
and mortality, despite best efforts to fully implement Republic Act No. 11215 
or the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA) and Republic Act No. 
11223 or the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. Crucial to instilling health 
consciousness in our people is improving the delivery of information, 
especially on cancer-causing agents. 
Cancer is brought about by changes or mutations in a cell's DNA – its 
genetic “blueprint”. Part of these changes may have been inherited from our 
parents, while others may be caused by outside exposures, which are often 
referred to as environmental factors. These factors may include a wide range 
of exposures, such as lifestyle factors, naturally occurring exposures, medical 
treatments, workplace and household exposures, and pollution. 
Substances and exposures that can lead to cancer are referred to as 
carcinogens. Carcinogens do not cause cancer 100% of the time. Substances 
considered carcinogens may have different levels of cancer-causing potential. 
Some may cause cancer only after prolonged, high levels of exposure. For any 
particular person, the risk of developing cancer depends on many factors, 
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including how they are exposed to a carcinogen, the length and intensity of 
the exposure, and the person's genetic makeup. However, products with 
probable carcinogens must be flagged so that consumers are made aware of 
their harmful effects in the long run. 
This bill seeks to inform consumers of the potential risk to cancer by 
creating a database of consumer products containing probable carcinogens. 
It is the hope of this measure to influence public decisions in ways that 
consumers can better make informed choices for their health and well-being. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS  
Fifth District, Quezon City 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
CREATING A DATABASE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING 
PROBABLE CARCINOGENS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Probable 
Carcinogens Information Act”. 
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. – For the purposes of this Act, the term: 
(a) “Carcinogen” refers to any substance or radiation that is directly
involved in the existence of cancer or in the increase of its spread;
and
(b) “Carcinogenic” means having the potential to cause cancer.
SECTION 3. Database of Carcinogens. – The Department of Health shall 
create a database of known and probable carcinogens, which shall be made 
available at all health centers and on their website. The Department of Health 
(DOH), in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall 
also create a database of products that are carcinogenic or that contain these 
carcinogens. A product may be delisted only if the manufacturers prove that 
they have taken the carcinogen out of their production process. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Health and 
the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry shall, in coordination 
with other stakeholders, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
effective implementation of this Act.  
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act 
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which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, Implementing Rules and Regulations inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,