Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
PUNISHING ANY PERSON WHO SHALL PROMOTE, FACILITATE, INDUCE 
ANOTHER TO ENGAGE IN THE ACT OF PROSTITUTION AND PUNISHING ANY 
PERSON WHO SHALL DERIVE MONEY OR PROFIT FROM PROSTITUTION, 
PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the policy of the State to value the dignity of every person and guarantee full respect 
for human rights, as provided in Section 11, Article II of the 1987 Constitution.  
In this regard, this measure seeks to penalize the promotion and facilitation of prostitution 
by ensuring that those who facilitate and induce prostitution are held accountable and 
liable under our penal laws. 
This also seeks to penalize owners and managers of business establishments who 
knowingly derive profit or advantage from prostitution by providing cover for such unlawful 
acts.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 15, 2022
11:06
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
PUNISHING ANY PERSON WHO SHALL PROMOTE, FACILITATE, INDUCE 
ANOTHER TO ENGAGE IN THE ACT OF PROSTITUTION AND PUNISHING ANY 
PERSON WHO SHALL DERIVE MONEY OR PROFIT FROM PROSTITUTION, 
PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as an "Act Punishing Persons who 
Engage in the Promotion and Facilitation of Prostitution." 
Sec. 2. Unlawful Acts. – It shall be unlawful for any person to: 
(1) Engage in or promote, facilitate or induce prostitution which includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
a. Acting as a procurer of a prostitute;
b. Inducing a person to be a client of a prostitute using written or oral
advertisements or other similar means;
c. Threatening, using violence or intimidation, forcing, or in any manner
coercing, using undue influence to any person to engage in prostitution;
(2) Knowingly derive profit or advantage from prostitution, whether as manager or
owner of the establishment where the prostitution takes place or of the sauna,
disco, bar, resort, place of entertainment, or establishment serving as a cover
or which engages in prostitution in addition to the activity for which he licenses
has been issued to said establishment.
"Prostitution" for purposes of this Act shall mean, subjecting any person or
persons to habitually indulge in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct,
whether or not for money or profit.
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Sec. 3. Penalty. – Any person found violating this Act shall suffer the penalty of the prision 
mayor.  
If the offended party is a person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but unable 
to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, 
exploitation, or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition, the 
provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of 
Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act", shall apply.  
Sec. 4. Separability Clause. – If for any reason, any section or part of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall remain in full force and 
effect.  
Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other 
issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed 
or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,