FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No.12 7 7 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella-like term used to describe a group of chronic 
disorders impairing control of movement that appear in the first few years of life 
and generally do not worsen over time. The disorders are caused by faulty 
development of or damage to motor areas in the brain that disrupts the brain's 
ability to control movement and posture. 
Early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before 3 years of age. Infants 
with cerebral palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such 
as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral palsy may be 
congenital or acquired after birth. Several of the causes of cerebral palsy that 
have been identified through research are preventable or treatable: head injury, 
jaundice, Rh incompatibility, and rubella (German measles). 
There is no standard therapy that works for all patients. Drugs can be 
used to control seizures and muscle spasms, special braces can compensate for 
muscle imbalance. Surgery, mechanical aids to help overcome impairments, 
counseling for emotional and psychological needs, and physical, occupational, 
speech, and behavioral therapy may be employed. 
At this time, cerebral palsy cannot be cured, but due to medical research, 
many patients can enjoy near-normal lives if their neurological problems are 
properly managed. 
This bill will raise the state of awareness and concerns of the public to the 
many Filipinos are afflicted with, cerebral palsy. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1277 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS CEREBRAL 
PALSY AWARENESS AND PROTECTION MONTH 
Be it enacted by the $enate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title- This' Act shall be known and cited as the "Cerebral 
Palsy Awareness and Protection Month". 
SECTION 2. The month of September is permanently designated as 
"Cerebral Palsy Awareness and·Protection Month" in the Philippines. 
SECTION 3. The Department of Health and the Department of Education 
shall urge all citizens to recognize "Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection 
Month" and shall hold programs and activities for the observance of the event. 
The Departments shall likewise provide encouragement and assistance to those 
organizations that offer educational, advocacy and support services for those 
with cerebral palsy. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Department of 
Health shall promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the 
effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause.- If any provision or part thereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved,