Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6600

HOUSE BILL NO. —

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines, Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programs aim
to reduce poverty by making welfare programs conditional upon the receivers’
actions. The government (or a charity) only transfers the money to persons who
meet certain criteria. These criteria may include enrolling children into public
schools, getting regular check-ups at the doctor's office, receiving vaccinations,
or the like. CCTs seek fo help the current generation in poverty, as well as
breaking the cycle of poverty for the next through the development of human

capital.

This House Bill seeks to foster the continuity and expansion of the Conditional

Cash Transfer program.

Thus, the early pfissage of this bill is earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6600

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

MANDATING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO ALLOCATE TWO (2)
PERCENT OF OUR ANNUAL GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) TO
THE MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONDITIONAL CASH
TRANSFER (CCT) PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY ~ It is hereby a declared policy of the state
to provide a social development strategy thru the national government that
provides conditional cash grants to extremely poor households to improve their

health, nutrition and education particularly of children age 0-14.

a. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to allocate two (2) percent of our
annual GDP to the conditional cash transfer program
b. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to promote poverty alleviation

schemes in a successive and progressive manner.


SECTION 2. TRANSITORY PROVISION — Existing industries, businesses and
offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given six (6)
months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other period
as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act.

SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS ~ The departments
and agencies charged, to be lead by the Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) with carrying out the provisions of this Act, shall
within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the

necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.

SECTION 4. REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If, for any reason, any section or
provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or
provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 6, EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15)
days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)

national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier.

Approved,