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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC i ) 
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S.B. No. 154 
Introduced by Senator LUISA “L0In P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 952, mentions a charge of a legacy or a 
devise upon an heir. The basis for this power to make a charge against 
the heir is the presumed continuation of the personality of the deceased. 
However, an heir is no longer the continuation of the personality of 
the deceased. An heir does not assume responsibility for the obligations 
of the decedent. A s  a rule, legacies and devises are a charge or a burden 
upon the estate itself, unless the testator expressly burdens a particular 
heir, legatee or devisee with their payment. 
This bill seeks to amend Article 952 to remove a misleading 
presumption. 
The urgent approval of this bill is thereby recommended. 
LUISA 
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Introduced by Senator LUISA "LOI" P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AM ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOW AS THE C M L  
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 952 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Civil Code, Article 952, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
"Article 952 - The heir[, charged with a legacy or 
devise] or the executor or administrator of the estate, must 
deliver the very thing bequeathed if he is able to do so and 
cannot discharge this obligation by paying its value. 
Legacies of money must be paid in cash, even though 
the heir or the estate may not have any. 
The expenses necessary for the delivery of the thing 
bequeathed shall be for the account of the heir or the estate, 
but without prejudice to the legitime". 
Section 2. Separabiliw Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, 
is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the 
provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 


Section 3. Repealing 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is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly, 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 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in dt least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
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Introduced by SENATOR LUISA "LOI" P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The proposed bill puts into implementation the basic law of the land, thus that the 
State shall "establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system 
of education relevant to the people and society." (Sec. 2 [l], Art XIV, 1987 Constitution). 
Whereas, in this era of advanced science, more and more countries rely on the 
usefulness of computer technology in their respective developmental pursuits. Computer 
ltnowledge has now evolved from a fad to an absolute necessity in the real world. 
In every profession or business center, demands for computer-proficient personnel 
have been increasing in tremendous proportions. Considering these changing times 
towards the advancement of science and technology, there is an imperative need for us to 
meet and adopt to these demands. 
Now, more than ever, is the time to train our children towards the demands of the 
future. We must prepare them for the vicious battle for survival in the next decades to 
come by providing them a legacy of a stable educational foundation lest we deem to be 
oblivious and unconcerned on the future of our children, the leaders of tomorrow. The 
mandatory instruction of computer is the first step toward this direction. 
Consideriiig the foregoing reasons, the passage of the bill is earnestly requested. 
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LUISA "LOI" P. JERCITO ESTRADA 


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Introduced by SENATOR LUISA "LOI" P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF COMPUTER AS PART OF THE ELEMENTARY 
AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA BOTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS 
Be it enacted by the. Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assem bled: 
SECTION 1. The teaching of computer is hereby included as an additional subject 
for all students in elementary and high school both in public and private schools. 
SECTION .2. The Department of Education shall promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations to implement this Act. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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EXPLANATORY NQTE 
Republic Act No. 6982, otherwise known as “An Act Strengthening the 
Social Amelioration Program in the Sugar Industry, Providing the Mechanisms for 
its Implementation and for other Purposes” was enacted on May 1, 1991 to 
replace Presidential Decree No. 621 entitled “Vesting upon the Secretary of 
Labor General Supervision and Control over the Social Amelioration Program in 
the S u g a r I n d u st r y . 
Section 7 of R.A. 6982 provides that the collection of the social 
amelioration lien shall be made upon the withdrawal or release of the sugar from 
the mill warehouse. In actual.practice, there is a delay of several months from 
the issuance of sugar quedans to the actual withdrawal of the sugar stock, thus 
resulting in substantial delay in the disbursement of the social amelioration lien. 
This bill proposes to eliminate the delay by providing that the collection of 
the social amelioration lien be made upon issuance of the sugar quedans by the 
sugar mill instead of actual withdrawal of the sugar stock covered by such 
q ued ans. 
It is a well-known fact that sugar workers are some of the lowest paid 
workers in our economy. The delayed release of the social amelioration lien 
leaves the sugar workers at the mercy of money lenders who charge prohibitive 
rates, practically offsetting the welfare effects of the amelioration lien. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 7 (C) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6982, ENTITLED “AN 
ACT STRENGTHENING THE SOCIAL AMELIORATION PROGRAM IN THE 
SUGAR 
INDUSTRY, 
PROVIDING 
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MECHANICS 
FOR 
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IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress Assembled: 
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SECTION I. Section 7 (c ) of Republic Act Number 6982 is hereby 
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amended to read as follows: 
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“Sec. 7. Lien; Distribution; Collection and Remittance 
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(C ) The collection of the lien shall be made upon the [withdrawal 
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or release of the sugar from the mill warehouse but in no case 
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beyond one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the] 
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issuance of the corresponding sugar quedans or warehouse 
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receipts BY THE SUGAR MILLS CONCERNED. [: Provided, 
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That, after said one hundred eighty (180) days, the miller shall 
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advance whatever amount is necessary to pay such lien and 
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charge the holder of said sugar quedans or warehouse 
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receipts the amount so paid and such reasonable rate of 
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interest as may be prevailing in the banking community.]” 
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Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
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S. No. 
707 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Sometimes, name change can make a difference in underscoring official policy. One 
such renaming is that of the Department of Agriculture to include the Fisheries sector, since the 
latter constitutes a very significant component of our country's economy. By so doing, the 
government serves notice that the sector is also a very important one in the allocation of scarce 
government resources. 
For this reason, approval of this measure is urged. 
MANU 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLm JR. 
AN ACT RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AS THE 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
SEC. 1. The Department of Agriculture is hereby renamed as the Department of 
Agriculture and Fisheries. 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other 
issuances which qre inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or adended accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any 
newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Nearly a decade after its enactment, the implementation of R.A. 7160 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code, 
is hamstrung 
by severe 
financial constraints. 
Local government officials report that the continued 
interference by members of Congress and other officials of the national 
government further aggravate the financial constraints of Local Government Units 
(LGUs). 
The principle of devolution rests on the premise that Local Government 
Units are the best managers of their respective local economies because they 
have direct links to their constituents, and are in a better position to evaluate and 
respond to the local demand for public goods and services. 
Yet the power to deliver local public goods and services hinges on control 
over resources for local public goods and development initiatives. 
This bill 
proposes the automatic appropriation of the local government units’ share in the 
Internal Revenue Allotment 
(IRA) as a measure that will strengthen local 
autonomy. 
It applies to fixed 
expenditures such as personnel retirement premiums, and government service 
insurance; principal and interest on public debt, and national government 
guarantees of obligations. 
The empowerment of Local Government Units as a 
measure towards true local autonomy is an objective that merits automatic 
appropriation as much as these other items. 
Automatic appropriation is not a new concept. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
S~RGIQ QSMENA 111 
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Introduced by Senator S. R:OsmeAa 111 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC APPROPRIATION OF THE INTERNAL 
REVENUE ALLOTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of 
the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTtON 1. 
- The share of local government units in the internal 
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revenue allotment shall be automatically appropriated; 
Provided, That no 
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obligations shall be incurred or payments made from funds thus automatically 
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appropriated except as issued in the form of regular budgetary allotments. 
SEC. 2. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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Approved,
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introduced by Senator S. R. QsmeAa 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare December 31 as National Thanksgiving Day and 
an n u a I n on -wo r ki n g h o I id a y . 
December 31, the last of the year is sandwiched between two (2) public 
holidays, Rizal Day on December 30 and the New Year on January I. 
And by 
virtue of this circumstance alone, it is usually declared a special non-working 
holiday. 
The last day of the year would be the most auspicious time to reflect on all 
the bountiful graces (material and spiritual) that has come upon a person or a .  
country. 
Declaring December 31 as a National Thanksgiving Day and an annual 
non-working holiday, would also spare the people of unnecessary anxious 
anticipation of a government decision on whether to declare December 31 a non- 
working holiday or not, and relieve the government from undue pressure to do 
so. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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SERGIO OSMENA 111 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
AN ACT 
DECLARING DECEMBER 31 AS NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY AND AN 
ANNUAL HOLIDAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. December 31 is hereby declared as National Thanksgiving 
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Day and an annual non-working holiday 
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SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERGITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, 
authorizes the Legislature to undertake review of said code, with the primary objective of 
providing a more responsive and accountable local government structure. 
This proposed measure seeks to further instihtionalize local autonomy by 
strengthening the fiscal autonomy of local government units (LGUs), by giving greater 
leeway in the choice of their depository bank. 
National government agencies have interpreted differently the preference over 
government-owned banks as depository banks. One interpretation is such that a local 
government unit shall choose only one (1) depository bank, whether the Land Bank of the 
Philippines or the Development Bank of the Philippines within its area ofjurisdiction. 
On the other hand, a rural bank may accept deposits of local government 
notwithstanding the presence of government-owned banks within the locality concerned, 
on the condition that such rural banks are duly authorized by the Monetary Board of the 
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. 
The passage of the bill is earnestly sought. 
JERCITO ESTRADA 
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AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR GREATER FISCAL AUTONOMY IN FAVOR OF LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs) IN THE CHOICE OF DEPOSITORY BANKS, 
AMENDING SECTION 311 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senule and the House of Reprmentafives of the Philippines in 
Congress asxembled: 
Section 1. Section 3 11 of Republic Act No. 7260 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
Sec. 311. Depository Accounts. - Local treasurers shall maintain 
depository accounts in the name of their respective local government units 
With banks DULY ACCREDITED AS SUCH BY THE BANGKO 
SENTRAL NG PILIPNAS [preferably government-owned] located in or 
nearest their respective areas of jurjsdiction. Earnings of each depository 
account shall amrue exclusively thereto. 
Section 2. 
All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act 
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 3. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication is at 
least two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,.
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill provides for the automatic adjustment of the basic monthly pension of 
retired personnel covered by the Government Service Insurance System to keep up 
with the rate of price inflation. 
Employees pay good money for premiums during their employment. By the 
time a retiree's basic monthly pension is determined at retirement, inflation will have 
eroded the purchasing power of his benefits. Although the law allows adjustments to 
be made on the basic monthly pension, experience shows that such adjustments are 
rarely made and if at all, they are highly unrealistic. 
Most retirees depend on their pension as a major source of income during 
retirement. The effect of price inflation on the purchasing power of their fixed pension 
incomes significantly diminishes the value of that pension. 
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In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA Ill 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. OsmeAa Ill 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE BASIC MONTHLY 
PENSION FOR RETIRED PERSONNEL COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT 
SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM AND SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM TO THE 
PREVAILING COST OF 
LIVING INDEX AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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The basic monthly pension and/or benefits of retired 
personnel covered by the Government Service Insurance System and the Social 
Security System shall be automatically adjusted to the prevailing cost of living 
index as determined by the National Economic and Development Authority. 
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SEC. 2 The Government Service Insurance System and the Social 
Security System, as the case may be, shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations for the implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 3. The benefits of this Act shall be extended to the pensioners still 
surviving at the time of its approval. 
SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall 
be charged to the State Insurance Fund of the Government Service Insurance 
System and to the Reserve Fund of the Social Security System, respectively. 
SEC. 5. 
Effectivity. 
This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the country’s thrust towards democratic consolidation, our people 
should enshrine in their memories the noble sacrifices of countless brave and 
patriotic men and women who offered their lives during the long dark years of the 
Marcos dictatorship. 
Senator Jose W. Diokno is a man who deserves to be remembered by our 
people. He carved a niche in the national consciousness as a crusading Senator, 
a brilliant lawyer, a staunch nationalist, who brought his insights and his expertise 
to beqr on critical issues such as human rights, the nuclear arms race, and 
American intervention in Philippine affairs. 
Voted as outstanding senator for several years, “Ka Pepe” as he was 
popularly known, championed the sanctity and dignity of ttie human person. His 
crusade for human rights during the Marcos regime made him one of Marco” 
foremost enemies. Thus he was one of the first to be arrested and held in 
detention upon the declaration of Martial Law in 1972. Senator Diokno was 
released in September 1974 after almost two years of detention. No charges of 
any kind were ever filed against him. His only fault was that he was a possible 
rival for the presidency. 
From the time he was released from prison, Senator Diokno fearlessly and 
with grim determination fought for the restoration of Philippine democracy. He 
was a towering figure in the opposition rallies denouncing the Marcos regime 
from 1974 up to the “EDSA Revolution” in February 1986. 
To honor the memory of this man, a true and acclaimed Filipino 
nationalist, who selflessly offered his life for the restoration of truth, decency, 
justice, and freedom in our land, this bill proposes to rename Taft Avenue to 
Senator Jose W. Diokno Avenue. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


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Introduced by Senator S. R. OsmeAa 111 
AN ACT 
RENAMING TAFT AVENUE IN MANILA TO SENATOR JOSE W. DIOKNO 
AVENUE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1, In recognition of the eminent and patriotic services of the 
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late Senator Jose W. Diokno, the name of Taft Avenue in Manila is hereby 
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changed to Senator Jose W. Diokno Avenue. 
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SEC. 
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The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby 
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instructed to place the appropriate street names and markers along Senator Jose 
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W. Diokno Avenue (FORMERLY TAFT AVENUE). 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Traffic Management Group of the Philippine National Police reported 
a total of 4,030 traffic accidents nationwide in 1999. Of this total, 3,972 or 98.5% 
was due to driver error. 
A large proportion of our people travel to work, school and other places in 
public utility vehicles or common carriers. In doing so, they entrust their safety 
into the hands of the drivers and operators of public utility vehicles. 
This bill requires common carriers to file with the appropriate court a bond 
issued by a reputable bonding company to ensure payment of benefits in the 
event of injuries or deaths caused to passengers transported by land. The bond 
will cover passengers for the risk that they are exposed to when they travel via 
common carriers, and it will provide an incentive to the operators of common 
carriers to take all precautions to ensure the safety of their passengers. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested 
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AN ACT 
REQUIRING THE MANDATORY POSTING OF BOND BY PUBLIC LAND 
THOUSAND PESOS AND FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS RESPECTIVELY, FOR 
EVERY PASSENGER’S INJURY OR DEATH 
TRANSPORT 
OPERATORS 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
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Without prejudice to its actual liabilities, every 
common carrier shall file with the appropriate court a bond issued by a 
reputable bonding company duly accredited by the Supreme Court to 
ensure the payment of injuries or deaths caused to passengers 
transported by land. The bond which shall be posted immediately after the 
institution of the case, shall be in the amounts of Twenty-five thousand 
pesos (P25,OOO) and Fifty thousand pesos (P50,OOO) for every such injury 
and death, respectively. The bond required herein shall be separate and 
independent from all other bonds demanded of common carriers. 
SEC. 2. All act, executive orders, presidential issuances, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are 
hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This piece of legislation seeks to uphold Section 18 of Article II of the 1987 
Constitution, which states that "The State affirms labor as a primary social economic 
force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare". In addition, the 
State is also mandated to promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them. 
Reproductive diseases are prevalent in women. By reason of the fragile physical 
structure and maternal functions of women, the Constitution, specifically Sec. 14 of Art. 
XIII, gives special concern to working women and expressly mandates the state to 
protect them by providing safe and healthful conditions, taking into account their 
maternal functions. 
And to effectively carry out the intent and spirit of the above mentioned state 
policies, particularly in the alleviation and protection of the welfare of women workers 
both in government and private sectors there is a need to approved this bill. 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
AN ACT 
GRANTING A ONE (1) MONTH NON-CUMULATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY TO WOMEN 
WORKERS WHO UNDERGO MAJOR SURGICAL INTERNAL OPERATIONS ON 
THEIR REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION I. 
Women workers in both the government and private sectors 
undergo major internal surgical operations on their reproductive organs such as, but not 
limited to, partial or complete hysterectomy shall be granted a one- (I) 
month leave of 
absence with pay. 
SECTION 2. Such leave shall not be deducted from their sick or vacation leave 
credits but should be treated.as a special leave similar to maternity leave. 
SECTION 3. The leave benefits provided under this Act shall cumulative. 
SECTION 4. The Department of Labor and Health shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. 
APPROVED,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Filipino by his nature is humorous. We have been described as a people who despite 
problems remain happy in disposition and possess the capacity to laugh at themselves. 
There is, however, a sector which has often become the receiving end or butt of "sick" 
jokes and these are the disabled. 
Most often than not, and at the expense of the blind, the deaf, the crippled, the hair lipped 
and the amputated, actors and actresses use them to make others laugh, albeit, unintentionally. 
But such portrayal remains to be hurting especially to the particular disabled person. 
The Magna Carta for the Disabled, Republic Act No. 7277, primarily aims to incorporate 
the disabled into the mainstream of society. If we are to do this and if we are really sincere in 
helping them, then we should stop ridiculing the disabled and start accepting them for as persons 
with dignities. Hence, early passage of this bill is requested. 
MANUEL B. V LAR, JR. 
I" 


THIRTEENTH UONGRESS OF THE 
First Regular Session 
REPUBLIC OF $HE PHILPP~ES 
I 
SENATE 
1 
S. No. 
I 
I 
1 I 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR. JR. 
AN ACT PdNAJJZZNG THE NEGATIVE PORTRAYAL OF A PERSON WITH A 
DISABiLITY IN MOVIES, TELEVISION, STAGE AND OTHER FORMS OF 
I 
MASS COMMUNICATION 
I 
Be it enacted by /he Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
I 
I 
SECTION 9, 
This Act shall be known as “The Media Protection for the Disabled Act.” 
I 
SEC. 2. Dkfinition of Terms. - 
(1) “Person with Disability” shall refer to one who is suffering from any disability as a 
result of a mental, physical, sensory or other impairment affecting his performance of an 
ordinary human activity. 
(2) “Mass Communication Media” shall refer to television, movies, stage, or other 
cinematographic forms of communication and similar means of information dissemination. 
SEC. 3. Any person who, in the performance of an act before the television, movies, stage, 
and other similar forms of mass communication, shall intentionally or maliciously mock, 
embarrass, humiliate, or otherwise insult a person with disabilities shall be penalized with 
imprisonment of not more than six (6) months and/or, a fine not exceeding Five thousand 
pesos (P5,OOO.OO). 
SEC. 4. Matters Not Covered by This Act. - The provisions of existing laws, insofar as 
they are not in conflict with any provision of this Act, shall apply in matters not otherwise 
specifically provided for herein. 
SEC. 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision or section of this Act, or the application 
thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the other sections, and the 


application of such provisions or sections to other persons or circumstances, shall not be 
affected thereby. 
SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in a 
newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
, 
, 
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
Introduced by SENATOR LUISA "LOI" P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act 
No. 6657, also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform 
Law, Section 3 (c) defines agricultural land as "land devoted to agricultural activity and 
not classified as mineral, forest, residential, commercial or industrial land". 
The comprehensive agrarian reform program is easily circumvented due to the 
very narrow definition of agricultural land which specifies that the land must be "devoted 
to agricultural activity". Also, lands already covered by the program are easily 
reclassified and converted into non-agricultural uses by simply allowing agricultural land 
to stay idle and non-productive even if irrigated or potentially irrigable. 
This bill broadens the definition of agricultural land by including those lands 
which were previously devoted to agricultural activities but which were left idle by their 
owiiers and lands which are irrigated and potentially irrigable as defined by 
Administrative Order No. 20 of the President, Series of 1992. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
LUISA i 9 ~ ~ ~ 4 J ~ .  
EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by SENATOR LUISA "LOI" P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING 
REPUBLIC 
ACT 
NO. 
6657, 
ALSO 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE 
COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM LAW, SECTION 3 (C) 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Section 3 (c) of Republic Act No. 6657 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
"Section 3. Definitions. - For the purpose of this Act, unless the 
context indicates otherwise: 
xxx 
(c) 
Agricultural Land refers to land devoted to agricultural 
activity as defined in this Act and not classified as mineral, 
forest, residential, commercial or industrial land, AND 
ALL 
THOSE 
PREVIOUSLY 
USED 
FOR 
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE NOT 
BEEN 
RECLASSIFIED 
INTO 
OTHER 
USES, 
PROVIDED, 
THEY 
ARE 
IRRIGATED 
OR 
POTENTIALLY IRRIGABLE LANDS WITH FIRM 
FUNDING COMMITMENTS FOR REHABILITATION. 
Section 2. 
Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remainder or the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting. 
Section 3. RepeaIing 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 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
C:\precy\agrariaii reform law 193 1
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
First Regular Session 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S. No. 
‘1 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 8049, also known as the “Hazing Regulation Act,” does not require a 
person, who knows of an ongoing hazing activity, to notify the proper authorities. The failure to 
report the matter allows to go unchecked acts of violence, which could lead to injury or even 
death. 
This bill seeks to amend the Hazing Regulation Act to penalize the failure to report 
hazing, in order to ensure the timely notification and intervention of the proper authorities. 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
AN ACT 
PENALIZING THE FAILURE TO REPORT ACTS OF HAZING, 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act 8049, Article Section 4 is hereby amended by 
incorporating a new subsection, Article 4-A, to read as follows: 
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWS THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS THE 
VICTIM OF HAZING AND IS AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME, SHALL TO 
THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PERSON CAN DO SO WITHOUT DANGER OR 
PERIL TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS, REPORT SUCH CRIME TO AN 
APPROPRLATE 
LAW 
ENFORCEMENT 
OFFICIAL 
AS 
SOON 
AS 
REASONABLY PRACTICABLE. 
WHOEVER FAILS TO REPORT SUCH CRIME SHALL, IF ALREADY 
LIABLE UNDER SECTION FOUR OF THIS ACT, BE IMPOSED THE 
PENALTY 
IN 
ITS 
MAXIMUM 
REGARDLESS 
OF 
MITIGATING 
CIRCUMSTANCES, OR THE ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF AT 
LEAST FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,OOO.OO) OR BOTH. 
A PERSON NOT LIABLE UNDER SECTION 4. WHO IS PRESENT AT 
THE SCENE OF THE CRIME, AND WHO FAILED TO REPORT THE SAME 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THIS SUBSECTION, 
SHALL BE LIABLE AS ACCOMPLICE. 


SECTION 2. Separability Clause - If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 3. Repealing 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 4. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLI 
1 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
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S E N A T E  
S. No. 
introduced by Senator S. R. Osmefia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Pambansang Liga ng Mga Barangay is tasked to support the 
functions and projects of its 41,900 member barangays, which serve at 
the front lines in the delivery of basic services to the public. 
This bill proposes the granting 
of franking privileges 
to the 
members of the National Board of Directors of the Liga ng mga Barangay 
in order to facilitate coordination and communication between the Liga and 
its member barangays. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


, 
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLI 
1 
J 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
1 , 'J 
I
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' S E N A T  
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
AN ACT 
TO GRANT THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LlGA NG MGA 
BARANGAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 
1. The franking privilege is hereby granted to the 
2 
Members of the National Board of Directors of the Liga ng mga Barangay; 
3 
Provided, That such privilege shall only be available to assist and expedite 
4 the conduct of the official business, activities and duties of the National 
5 
Board, and shall not be utilized for matters which are purely personal or 
6 
political partisan. 
7 
SEC. 2. All official mail availing of this franking privilege must be 
8 
9 
io 
sealed in an official envelope indicating therein the name of the members 
of the National Board of Directors of the Liga, with the Official Seal of the 
Republic of the Philippines on the left-hand corner and the printed penalty 
11 
clause on the right-hand corner. 
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12 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications 
13 
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act. 
14 
15 
SEC. 4. Private or unauthorized use of this franking privilege shall 
be penalized by a fine of five hundred pesos (P500.00) 
1 


SEC. 
5. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen 
publication in the Official Gazette 
national circulation. 
Approved, 
and 
(15) days upon 
at least two (2) newspapers 
its 
of 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
S E N A T E  
S.B. No. 993 
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Introduced by h a t o r  JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
TGe 1987 Constitution underscores the right of all workers “to participate in policy 
and decision-rnaking processes affecting their ‘rights and benefits as may be provided 
by law.” 
This bill, when enacted, will provide the impetus for the representation of 
employees of government-owned and controlled corporations in their respective Board 
of Directors. Since these employees have a stake in the failure or success of these 
entities, it is only fitting and proper that these employees be represented in the 
governing bodies so as to enable them to make known their views on corporate matters 
and actively participate in its governance. 
Passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
LJ 
S E , N A T E  
'S.B. No. 993 
Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
TO PROVIDE FOR LABOR REPRESENTATION IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF 
GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND-CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
- -  
SECTION I. 
Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Labor Sector 
Representation in the Board of Directors of Government-Owned and Controlled 
Corporations Act of 2004." 
SECTION 2. Board Membership. - The Board of Directors of government- 
owned and controlled corporations with or without original charters shall include one 
representative from the rank and file employees. 
SECTION 3. Selection. - The labor representative from the rank and file 
employees shall be elected by all the employees regardless of their tenure of 
employment or membership or non-membership in a union. 
SECTION 4. Function. - The labor representative to the Board of Directors shall 
perform the same functions, have the same voting rights, be paid the same functions, 
have the same voting rights, be paid the same emoluments, and enjoy the same 
privileges as those enjoyed by the other members of the Board of Directors. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules. - The Department of Labor and Employment 
and the Civil Service Commission shall jointly promulgate the rules and regulations to 
implement the provisions of this Act. 


SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with any 
provision of this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified as the case may be. 
SECTION 7. Effecfivify. - This Act shall take effect immediately. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CON 
OF THE PHILIPPIN 
First Regular Session 
Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier 
EX PLAN AT^^^ NO 
.
.
 
Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 3 issued by the Minister of 
Justice on September 25, 1978, service of warrants of arrests is prohibited 
during night time, on holidays, or o weekends except only in case of 
citizen’s arrest’ arrest of persons made as a result of surveillance and / or 
entrapment operations; persons being arrested for subversion and other 
crimes and offenses against national security; notorious and dangerous 
criminals for whom outstanding warrants of arrest have issued; and 
escapists and fugitives from justice. 
In the words of the Circular - “Warrants of arrest should be served 
with the most careful adherence to the protections which the Constitution 
affords the individual citizen. In particular, it should be constantly borne in 
mind that the Constitution provides that in all criminal prosecutions, the 
accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved. It 
likewise provides that no person should be deprived of liberty without due 
process of law. 
“To ensure that these constitutional protections shall not be 
jeopardized, utmost care should be observe in serving warrants of arrest. 
Most specifically, no arrest should be made during nighttime, on holidays, 
or on weekends except as stated below. This prohibition is intended to 
avoid inconvenience on the part of the arrested person, who otherwise 
might find it difficult to post bond for his provisional liberty, or to secure the 
services of legal counsel while under detention.” 
In order to give more teeth to the Circular and to further strengthen 
the constitutional safeguards against unwarranted invasions and inroads 
on individual liberties, it is proposed to embody the aforementioned 
prohibitions in statutory form and to provide the corresponding sanctions 
for violations thereof. 
Accordingly, it is most respectfully urged upon this august body to 
enact the proposed measure into law. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRES 
OF THE PHlLlPP 
First Regular Ses 
Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier 
4 
, 
I.1 
PROHIBITING THE SERVICE OF 
CERTAIN CASES AND PROVlDlN 
Be it enacfed by fhe Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
.. . 
, 
SECTION 1. Except only in cases of citizen’s arrest, arrest of 
persons made as a result of surveillance and I or entrapment operations; 
persons being arrested for subversion and other crimes and offenses 
against national security; notorious and dangerous criminals for whom 
outstanding warrants of arrest have been issued; and escapist and 
fugitives from justice, it is hereby prohibited to serve warrants of arrests 
during nighttime, on legal holidays, or on weekends. 
SEC. 2. Definition. - Nighttime shall cover the period from 6:OO 
p.m. to 6:OO a.m. and weekends shall cover the period from 12 o’clock 
p.m. (noon) of Friday to 6:OO p.m. of Sunday. 
SEC. 3. Any violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punished 
by prision correccional. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in at 
least 2 newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
,,” 
SSOFTWE 
1 
LIPPINES 
1 
1 
S E N A T E  
S. E. No. 
I 
I 
! 
Introduced by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORYNOTE 
f Article It of the 1987 Constitution states that “No law shall be passed 
dom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the 
o assemble and petition the government for redress of grievance.” 
I 
ngress is enjoined from enacting laws which may violate the above 
prohibited to legislate laws which will implement and put into reality 
pirit of the law. 
I 
The Fre L dom Forum, an international media organization, listed the Philippines 
as the No. I 
c ‘untry in Asia as far as the record of the number of journalists killed in the 
line of duty sin e 1980. Coercive means, threats, and even killings are utilized in order 
to curtail the e I 
ercise of this freedom. 
9 
In view of the foregoing, protection should therefore be given to this sector of 
society. 
, 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Introduced by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
Ah ACT 
IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY ON ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL 
THEREAFTER COERCE, INFLICT INJURY OR KILL ANY BONAFIDE MEMBER OF 
THE MEDIA IN THE COURSE OF OR IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER 
DUTIES 
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled. 
SECTION I. The penalty of ten (IO) years imprisonment, in addition to the 
penalties prescribed under the Revised Penal Code, shall be imposed upon any person 
who shall threaten, coerce, intimidate, inflict injury or kill any bonafide member of the 
media in the course of or in the performance of his or her duties. 
SECTION 2. A bonafide member of the media contemplated in this law shall 
include print and broadcast journalists such as publishers, editors, reporters and 
phstojournalists who are actively and directly involved in news and information 
gathering as well as dissemination of the same. 
SECTION 3. 
This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in the Official Gazette or -in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
,- 
Approved.
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. N i .  
795 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR;:~. 
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c .  .b' .., : * k 
EXPLANATORYNOTE 
The Constitution recognizes education as a right. This recognition obliges the 
State to share with the parents the burden of putting their children to school. 
Although the State provides for free elementary and secondary education, the 
quality of education provided in public schools leaves much to be desired. 
Hence, this measure proposes and additional tax exemption for actual tuition 
and other ordinary educational fees or expenses incurred by a taxpayer in the 
mount not exceeding P20,OOO.OO annually for each dependent. 
For the development of the nation and to ensure the future of the students, 
early approval of this earnestly sought. 
MANUEL B. V LAR, JR. 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
s i  p " 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
UU 
I/ 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING TAX EXEMPTION ON THE EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES 
INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER, AMENDING SECTION 35 (B) OF THE 
NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997 AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Sec. 35, subsection (B) of the National Internal Revenue Code, 
shall be amended to read as follows: 
"(B) Additional Exemptions for Dependents. - There shall be 
allowed an additional exemption of Eight thousand pesos (P8,OOO.OO) for 
each dependent not exceeding four (4). 
"ACTUAL TUITION FEES AND OTHER ORDINARY EDUCATION 
EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT 
MORE THAN TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P20,OOO.OO) A YEAR PER 
DEPENDENT, BUT NOT EXCEEDING FOUR DEPENDENTS SHALL 
ALSO BE ALLOWED AS ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION. 
"The additional exemptions for the dependents shall be claimed by 
only one of the spouses in the case of married individuals. 
"In the case of legally separated spouses, additional exemptions 
may be claimed only by the spouse who has custody of the child or 
children: Provided, That the total amount of additional exemptions that 
may be claimed by both shall not exceed the maximum additional 
exemptions herein allowed. 
"For the purpose of this Subsection, a 'dependent' means a 
legitimate, illegitimate or legally adopted child chiefly dependent upon 
and living with the taxpayer is such dependent is not more than 
twenty-one (21) years of age, unmarried and not gainfully employed or if 
such dependent, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support because of 
mental or physical defect." 
SECTION. 
2. All provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, 
inconsistent with the above provision, are hereby amended accordingly. 
SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at 
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approued,