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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 7710
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the State to value the dignity of every person and guarantee the full respect for
human rights, as provided in the 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 Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 7710

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA 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 include, but are not
limited to, the following:

a. Acting as procurer of a prostitute;

b. Inducing a person to be a client of a prostitute by means of 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 he 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 license 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.

Sec. 3. Penalty. — Any person found violating this Act shall suffer the penalty of 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,