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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
3346 
Introduced by SenatOl' TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is considered the "principal 
government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and 
services, and charities of national character"lO The heart and soul of the PCSO is its charitable 
pursuit 
The PCSO Charter allocates 30% of its net receipts to the Charity Fund. As a result of 
regular mar\.datory contributions imposed upon the PCSO by virtue of several laws and executive 
orders, the Charity Fund is greatly diminished. An overview of these decrees will reveal that 
most of the intended recipients, be it a government agency, or the implementation of a 
government program, does not in any way pertain to health or medical concerns. These 
mandatory contributions should therefore be discontinued to increased and thereby enhance 
PCSO's Charity Fund. 
peso's mandatory contribution pursuant to Executive Order 280 or the "creation of the 
Avian Influenza Protection Program and National Avian Influenza Task Force in control of 
Avian Influenza" should therefore be abolished. 
To emphasize, the heart and soul of PCSO is its charitable pursuit If we set aside funds 
for extraneous mandatory contributions prior to allocating funds for charity, then this will negate 
the very existence of peso. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactm 
easure is earnestly sought 
Senator 
10 Sec. 1, PCSO Charter, R.A. 1169. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLlC OF THE PHILlPPINES ) 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
) 
SENATE 
3346 
S.B No. ___ _ 
Introduced by Senatol' TEOFISTQ "TG" GUINGONA In 
AN ACT 
ABOLI~HlNG REGULAR MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS IMPOSED ON THE 
PHlLJPPINE CHAIUTY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (PCSO), MODIFYING FOR THE 
PURPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 280 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the l'hilippll1es in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
2 
gurantee that the Charity Fund of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall 
3 
achieve its maximum potential to better serve its intended beneficiaries. 
4 
5 
SECTION 2. Abolition of Regular Mandatory Contributions of PCSO. -
The 
6 
mandatory contribution of PCSO as found in Executive Order 280 or the creation ofthe Avian 
7 
Influenza Protection Program and National Avian Influenza Task Force in control of Avian 
8 
Influenza described specifically as "Two Hundred Fifty Million (P250,OOO,OOO.OO) Stand-by 
9 
Fund" is hereinafter abolished. 
10 
SECTION 3. E.tfectil'ity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
11 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) natlOnal newspapers of general 
12 
circulation. 
13 
14 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 304 b 
'11 
IIOV 16 P 1 :25 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 304U 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :25 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
LUCENA, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Lucena City, 
2 
Quezon, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
S 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
'11 
I~OV 16 P 1 :30 
h : .. , 
S.B. No. 3051 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO· 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "AI! persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3051 
'11 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
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NOV 16 P1:31 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION 
ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. 
One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Rosario, 
2 
Batangas, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa BHang 129, otherwise known as 
\3 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other proviSions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3037 
'11 
NOV 16 All :58 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
30"7 
s. B. No. --,,,---=-,<J,,---,-
'11 
NOV 16 
A11 :58 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF TALIBON, PROVINCE OF BOHOL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Talibon, Bohol, 
2 
with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
.") 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
'! 2 JUN· 'i 
SENATE 
S. No. 3216 
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Sasmuan is a fourth class municipality and is one of the oldest and major 
settlements in Pampanga during the 16th century. Its economy is mainly driven by 
aquaculture as it is surrounded by fish ponds. Along with the towns of Lubao, Guagua, 
Macabebe, Masantol and Sto. Tomas, Sasmuan completes the brackish component of 
Pampanga's Marine Highway that makes up 77% of the Province's 38,000 hectares 
aquaculture which produces tilapias, milkfishes, prawns and crabs. 
As of the moment, our fisherfolks from Sasmuan had yet to enjoy the benefits of 
their harvests as they have a very low income due to lack of handling facilities such as 
ports and the absence of cold storage for harvest. 
This bill seeks to establish a fish port and cold storage facility in Sasmuan, 
Pampanga which will greatly benefit not only the fisherfolks of the municipality but of the 
Province as well. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
a'-"E·LIIIIIi~;'LI"··TC PIC 
Senator 
~ 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SEN ,/\.T J;. 
S.B. No. 3 2 16 
'12 
JUN5 ;: 53 
. \ Q. 
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\. 
Introduced by: SENATOR MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISH PORT AND COLD STORAGE 
FACILITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SASMOAN, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. 
There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Agriculture through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority 
(PFDA), a fish port and cold storage facility in the Municipality of Sasmuan, Province of 
Pampanga. 
SEC. 2. 
The PFDA, in coordination with the local government unit 
concerned, shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act 
SEC. 3. 
The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's 
programs the establishment of said fish port and cold storage facility, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act 
The local 
government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenues in 
an amount deemed appropriate for its operationalization. 
SEC. 4. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two 
(2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FiFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPiNES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
SIJ:NATIJ: 
S.s No. 3352 
introduced by Senator TIJ:OFISTO "TG" GUINGONA HI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is consIdered the "principal 
government agency for raising and prOVIding funds for health programs, medical assistance and 
selvices, and charities of national character"" The heart and soul of the PCSO is its charitable 
pursuit 
The PCSO Charter allocates 30% of its net receipts to the Charity Fund. As a result of 
regular maljdatory contributions Imposed upon the PCSO by vIrtue of several laws and executive 
orders, the Charity Fund is greatly diminished. An overview of these decrees will reveal that 
most of thf intended recipients, be it a government agency, or the implementatIon of a 
government program, does not III any way pertain to health or medical concerns. These 
mandatory contributions should therefore be discontlllued to increased and thereby enhance 
PCSO's Charity Fund. 
peso mandatol)! contribution plll:~lIant to R.A. 8042 or "Jvligrant Workers and Overseas 
Nlipil10s Act of1995" sholild therefore be abolished. 
To emphasize, the heart and soul of peso is its charitable pursuit. If we set aSIde funds 
for extraneous mandatory contributions prior to allocating Iil11ds for charity, then this will negate 
the velY existence o[PCSO. 
In view ofthe foregoing, the immediate enactment ofth· 
Senator 
4 Sec. 1, PCSO Charter, R.A. 1169. 


1 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
TH.lRO REGULAR SESSION 
) 
SENATE 
S B No. 
3:352 
-----~- ----
Introduced by Senator TEOFfSTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT 
A80LISHING REGULAR MANDATORY CONTRIDUTIONS IMPOSED ON THE 
PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (PCSO), MODIFYING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SEC. 37 (b) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042 
He it enacted by the Senate and the House of Represel1latives of the Phliippines in Congress 
assel1lbled: 
2 
SECTION l. Statement of Polu,y. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
3 
guarantee that the Charity Fund of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall 
4 
achieve its maximum potential to better serve its intended beneficiaries. 
5 
6 
SECTION 2. Abolition of Regular Malltiatory C'ontributiOlls of PC'SO. _ The 
7 
mandatory contribution of PC SO as found in Sec. 37 (b) ofRA. 8042 or "MIgrant Workers and 
8 
Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995" described specifically as "The remaining one hundred fIfty 
9 
million pesos (1'150,000,000.00) shall be funded from the proceeds of Lotto" is hereinafter 
10 
abolished. 
11 
12 
SECTION 3. SECTION 20. E.tJectil,jty. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
13 
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
14 
general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3023 
'11 
NOV 16 
~,11 :36 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
«6 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3023 
'11 
NOV 16 
~,11 :36 
RI"('I"I"'FI' BY· ~ 
• 
_~~I y",.; 'y 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
DlGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Digos City, 
2 
Davao del Sur, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Eleventh Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of JUstice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (1) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3052 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :31 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judicial? Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3052 
'11 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
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q~)ffl(e of t~IC.,~":'~!dbq.! 
NOV 16 PI :31 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
OLONGAPO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION 
ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
I 
SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Olongapo 
2 
City, Zambales, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
II 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3055 
i' ' 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :36 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3055 
,;S~.'iwb 
(!i}jfll'~ of fl1r;;,ri,'T •• hHU 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :36 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF TARLAC, 
PROVINCE OF TARLAC, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Tarlac City, 
2 
Tarlac, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Third Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circula ti on. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3021 
"11 
NOV 16 All :31 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


• 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3021 
'11 
NOV 16 J\l1 :31 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE SECOND JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
CAUAYAN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Cauayan City, 
2 
Isabela, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Second Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (b) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
) 
) 
) 
Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The right to freedom of speech and expression is a pillar of democracy. An 
environment that encourages public discourse and debate is one that fosters 
progress and development in a democratic nation. 
As such, this bill decriminalizes libel as defined and penalized in Articles 355-
357 and Articles 360-362 of the Revised Penal Code such that our constitutional 
right to free speech, specifically through writing and similar means, is upheld, without 
fear or threat of incarceration or restraint of liberty, 
In recent years, media has evolved to accommodate the views and 
perspectives of the common Filipino, and has strengthened its importanf role of 
being the watchdogs of the government This bill reinforces this function and truly 
enables them to be of service to the Filipino people through responsible jqurnalism 
that pushes for complete transparency. 
Moreover, technology has so far advanced thereby allowing for common 
people to air their grievances against any person or entity, whether with malice or 
not, through online publication. This bill shall continue to protect our freedoms of 
speech and expression which are essential to the survival of a free, open and 
democratic society. 
However, the decriminalization of libel does not mean that one's right to 
privacy, dignity and peace of mind,as enshrined in Articles 19 and 260fllieCivii Code, 
will be impinged. Violations thereof will hold the violator civilly liable, and the remedy 
of filing an action for damages to seek redress for the wrong done shall still be 
available. 
Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought 
tf.~ET-A"-'" 


,or 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
3298 
Introduced by Senator Pia S. Cayetano 
AN ACT DECRIMINALIZING LIBEL THEREBY REPEALING ARTICLES 353 TO 
357 AND ARTICLES 360-362 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
1 
Section 1. Articles 353, 354, 356, 357, 360, 361 and 362 of Act No. 3815 as 
2 
amended, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code are hereby repealed thereby 
3 
decriminalizing libel. 
4 
5 
Section 2. The repeal of the above-mentioned articles shall in no way impede on the 
6 
exercise of a person's right to privacy, dignity, and peace of mind as enshrined in 
7 
Articles 19 and 26 of Republic Act No. 386 as amended, otherwise known as the 
8 
Civil Code. 
9 
10 
Section 3. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations 
11 
contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
12 
modified accordingly. 
13 
14 
Section 4. If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the 
15 
other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect 
16 
17 
Section 5. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days fOllowing its cpmplete 
18 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
, 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3022 
'11 
NOV 16 ml:33 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


, 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3:022 
'11 
NOV 16 
1\11 :33 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE 
CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO, FURTHER 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS 
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Regional Trial Court branches for General 
2 
Santos City, South Cotabato, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Eleventh 
3 
Judicial Region. 
4 
5 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
6 
the newly created branches. 
7 
8 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
9 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
10 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
11 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
12 
13 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (1) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
14 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as wen as other proviSions 
15 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
16 
amended. 
17 
18 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
19 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
20 
circulation. 
21 
22 
Approved, 
23
FlFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF TI-IE PHILIPPINES 
) 
n,ird Reglilar Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No 
3348 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
EXPl,ANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is considered the "principal 
government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and 
services, and charities of national character"S The heart and soul of the PCSO is its charitable 
pursuit. 
The PCSO Charter allocates 30% of its net receipts to the Charity Fund. As a result of 
regular malldatOlY contributions imposed upon the PCSO by virtue of several laws and executive 
orders, thel Charity Fund is greatly diminished. An overview of these decrees will reveal that 
most of tile intended recipients, be it a government agency, or the implementation of a 
government program, does not in any way pertain to health or medical concerns. These 
mandatory contributions should therefore be discontmued to increased and thereby enhance 
PCSO's Charity Fund. 
PCSO:S wandatmy contributIon pursllant to E~ecutive Order 201 or "De/i11lng .the 
Powers, Functions and Responsibilities CJfGovemment AgenCies in Response to the Severe Acute 
ReiopiratOlY Syndrome (SARS) Contagion" should therefore be abolished. 
To emphasize, the heart and soul of PCSO is its charitable pursuit. If we set aside funds 
for extraneous mandatory contributions prior to allocating funds for charity, then this will negate 
the very existence of PCSO 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this erotUrs)s eamestly sought. 
r/" 
8 Sec. 1, PCSO Charter, R.A. 1169. 
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"TG" GUlNGONA III 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLlC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
) 
SENATE 
') 
"J, 
{xL 
Introduced by Senator TEOIIISTO "TG" GUINGONA]]I 
i 
AN ACT 
ABOLlSHING REGULAR MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS IMPOSED ON THE 
PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (PCSO), MODIFYING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SEC. 4 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 201 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the HOllse of Representatives of the Philippines in ('ongress 
asselllbled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. - It IS hereby declared the policy of the State to 
2 
guarantee that the Charity Fund of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall 
3 
achieve its maximum potential to better serve its intended beneficiaries. 
4 
5 
SECTJON 2. Abolition of Regular Mandatory Contributions of pcsu. -
The 
6 
mandatOlY contribution of PCSO as found in Executive Order 201 or "Defining the Powers, 
7 
Functions and Responsibilities of Government Agencies m Response to the Severe Acute 
8 
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) ContaglOn" described specifically as "an amount not exceeding 
9 
one billion pesos (1,000,000,000.00) is herehy set aside from the funds of the Philippine Chanty 
10 
Sweepstakes Office to cover the financial reqUIrements of this Executive Order" is hereinafter 
11 
abolished. 
12 
13 
SECTION 3. SECTION 20. Effectivity. - ThiS Act shall take effect fifteen (IS) days 
14 
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
15 
general circulation. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Pasay City 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE BILL No.3...:i14 
Introduced by HON. EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
{AL 
Ms. Beatriz Berta Olgado Roxas, a Spanish national born in Manila on July 4, 
1953, has been a resident of the Philippines for 59 years. 
She has engaged in various initiatives that promote Philippine design and 
production both locally and internationally, through the companies Design House Asia, 
based in Manila and established in 1988, and Kall'ayan, established in 1999 and based in 
Madrid, Spain. 
Ms. Roxas' philanthropic activities include her involvement with the local 
communities in Nasugbu, Batangas to spur the growth of design and industry in the 
area. She and her family have put up the Roxas Foundation, Inc. to support community 
organizations, provide social services, and initiate economic and livelihood 
development activities in several Filipino communities. 
Given her invaluable contributions to Philippine society during her many years 
of residence in the country, it is only fitting that she be granted her request to become a 
citizen of the Republic of the Philippines. 
In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
~/~ 
SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 


J 
Republic of the Philippines 
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Pasay City 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE BILL NO. 3314 
Introduced by HON. EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
.; "0 
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO BEATRIZ BERTA OLGADO 
ROXAS 
Be it enacted by the Sennte and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SEcnON 1. Beatriz Berta Olgado Roxas is hereby granted Philippine citizenship 
with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations 
appurtenant thereto and with the same effects and subject to the same conditions as 
provided under the Constitution. 
SECTION 2. Upon the taking and registration of the Oath of Allegiance to the 
Republic of the Philippines before the Bureau of Immigration and the issuance to her of 
the Certificate of Naturalization, Beatriz Berta Olgado Roxas shall enter upon the full 
enjoyment of the Philippine citizenship. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
'11 
I~OV 16 
A11 :42 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3027 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3027 
." 
NOV 16 All :43 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF IPIL, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, FURTHER AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Ipil, 
2 
Zamboanga Sibugay, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Ninth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 0) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. EffectiVity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3058 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :42 
I· 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3058 
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'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :42 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FIRST JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT URDANETA CITY, 
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," 
AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Urdaneta City, 
2 
with seat thereat, is hereby created in the First Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch, 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (a) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended, 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circula tion. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22 
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I
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
2 
SENATE 
S.NO. 
3376 
Prepared by the Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization with Senator 
Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV as author 
AN ACT 
DECLARING DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS "ANTI-CORRUPTION MONTH" IN 
THE ENTIRE COUNTRY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shal1 be known as the "Anti-Corruption Month 
2 
Act." 
3 
4 
SEC. 2. December as "Anti-Corruption Month". - December of every year is hereby 
5 
declared as "Anti-Corruption Month" in the entire country. 
6 
7 
For the purpose, all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including 
8 
government-owned and controlled corporations as well as local govemment units and employers 
9 
in the private sector, are hereby mandated to conduct activities designed to create awareness 
10 
among the people on the adverse effects of cOITuption. 
11 
12 
The awareness campaign must not only contain infol111ation of what constitutes an act of 
13 
conuption, but also what citizens must do when faced with such corruption. 
14 
15 
SEC. 3. COlllmission 0/1 Audit as Lead Agency. - The Commission on Audit (eOA) is 
16 
hereby designated as the Lead Agency under this Act for coordination purposes. 
4 


I 
SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason whatsoever, any provision of this Act is 
2 
declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions not so 
3 
declared. 
4 
5 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations or palis thereof inconsistent 
6 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amend or modified accordingly. 
7 
8 
SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication 
9 
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
2