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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 1969 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article XIII, Section 12, provides: “The State shall establish 
and maintain an effective food and drug regulatory system and undertake appropriate 
health manpower development and research, responsive to the country’s health needs and 
problems.” 
This bill requires that food products treated with an additive, colorant, or any 
other method to enhance its appearance or flavor include a clear, conspicuous, and easily 
readable label on the packaging or menu stating so, and advising the consumer to check 
the ingredients to determine its possible detrimental effect. Additives such as sodium 
nitrate, monosodium glutamate and colorants are sometimes used so that the food served 
will last longer and taste better. Although the ingredients are necessary for consumer 
items sold in groceries, the practice of including ingredients in the menu or packaging 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO DISCLOSE 
THE INGREDIENTS OR ADDITIVES THAT THEY USE IN THEIR PRODUCTS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be referred to as the “Food 
Establishment Ingredient Disclosure Act of 2007.” 
SECTION 2. Dejkitions. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
a. Food establishment - refers to any place where meals are served to customers. It 
shall include but is not limited to restaurants, fast food chains, cafeterias and other similar 
establishments. 
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Ingredient - Anything that is a component of a mixture in cooking. 
SECTION 3. Disclosure Requirement.- Any person who serves any kind of food 
in any food establishment, shall include a clear, conspicuous, and easily readable label on 
the packaging or menu stating the ingredients, additives, and everything else that may 
have come in contact with the food through its preparation such as nuts, animal fat, or 
other similar substances. 
SECTION 4. Penalty for non-observance.-The 
business license of the food 
establishment shall be revoked for failure to comply with the immediately preceding 
section. 
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SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and 
effective. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - 
All laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, 
rules and regulations or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
from its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Solo, Mabini, 
Batangas (within the premises of Brgy. Solo, National High School) to be known as the 
"Mabini National High School". 
The establishment of this national high school is in response to the clamor of 
barangay officials, parents and students of Barangays Nag-iba, San Teodoro, 
Bagalangit, Ligaya, Solo and Mainit all in the same municipality. 
At present, there is only one secondary school- in the Municipality of Mabini, the 
Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School located at Pulong Balibaguhan, 
near Poblacion. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Municipal Government 
of Mabini jointly shoulder operating expenses of said school. 
With total enrollment of around 1,200, the lone secondary school in the 
Municipality has had difficulty accommodating the students. In such a situation, some 
poor families have been compelled not to send the children to school anymore; 
enrollment in a private school is out of the question. 
Once the Mabini National High School is established, it would benefit another 
1,000 students coming from six (6) barangays of the Municipality of Mabini, namely: 
Nag-iba, San Teodoro, Bagalangit, Ligaya, Solo and Mainit. 
In view thereof, it is hereby requested that this bill be approved immediately. 


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First Regular Session 
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S. No. 1981 
Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBlRl 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SOLO IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF MABINI, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO BE KNOWN AS THE 
MABlNl NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION I. There is hereby established a national high school in Barangay 
Solo, Municipality of Mabini, Province of Batangas to be known as the Mabini National 
SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
be included in the next annual General Appropriations Act following its approval.
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPDLIC) 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Milk consumers are improperly informed about the contents of the milk they acquire 
from the market. There are also no uniform standards as to the contents of the skim milk, low fat 
milk, and milk as beverage in final package. 
The Constitution, Article 11, Section 15 provides that "State shall protect and promote the 
right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them." In accordance with 
this constitutional mandate, this bill provides for the proper labeling of milk products indicating 
distinctly in its package the non-fat and protein content of the milk and sets standards on the 
contents a€ milk solids that are fat in the classification of skim milk, low fat milk and milk as 
beverage. With this innovation it is expected that the consuming public will be informed about 
the nutritional contents and value of the milk they consume. The quality of milk will likewise be 
upgraded in order to conform to proper nutritional standards.* 
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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE IDENTITY OF MILK 
AND REQUIRING THE LABELING THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Represextatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled 
SECTION 1, Short Title. - This Act may be cited as the “Milk Nutrition and Labeling 
Act.” 
SECTION 2. Milk Labeling. - The following shall apply in establishing standards of 
identity for milk: 
(A) Fluid milk shall indicate on its label such portion of milk which is non-fat; 
(B) Skim milk that is final package form for beverage use shall contain not less than nine 
percent (9%) of milk solids that are non-fat; 
(C) Low fat milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall contain not less than 
ten (10%) of milk solids that are non-fat; 
(D) Milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall contain not less than eight 
percent (8%) of milk solids that are non-fat; 
(E) That label on any milk product shall prominently display the nutritional contents and 
value of the milk. 
SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
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SECTION 4. 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. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Newspapers have the unique quality of providing a stimulus as well as impetus 
for development and can inspire participation in matters of national significance. It can 
also mean enjoyment or amusement and avoidance of dangers. It broadens one’s 
perspective and encourages participatory governance. 
There appears a compelling need to facilitate the delivery of reading materials to 
public elementary schools not only to supplement the knowledge obtained in the 
classroom but to put school children, students and teachers in the forefront of 
awareness of what is happening in the rest of the country, what are the issues bf 
national character that affect the family, the school, the community and the person of 
the reader. 
Reading per se stimulates the mind, but reading the proper news materials 
promotes knowledge and awareness of information that can serve as a positive catalyst 
for intellectual growth, preparedness and personal enhancement. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, approval of the bill is earnestly 
recommended. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
Senate Bill N o I m  
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT TO SUBSIDIZE NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS OF PUBLIC 
SCHOOL LIBRARIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Newspaper Subscription Subsidy 
Act of 2007': 
SEC.2 . Subject to certain requirements of this Act, the newspaper subscriptions 
SEC. 3. Only newspapers of national circulation as determined by the 
Department of Education and subscribed by public school libraries, can qualify for the 
subsidy provided in this Act: Provided, That the subsidy shall be limited to only two of 
such newspapers: Provided, further, That the amount of such subsidy shall be the 
equivalent of one-half ( % %) of the cost of the subscription of national circulation. 
SEC. 4. There shall be appropriated out of the budget of the Department of 
Education such sums as may be necessary to finance the subsidy provided in this Act. 
Thereafter such sums shall be appropriated in the General Appropriation Act. 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, mended or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.. 
of libraries of public schools shall be subsidized. 
Approved,
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Prepared by the Committees on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws; and 
Youth, Women and Family Relations, with Senators Pangilinan, Gordon, Madrigal, and the 
Members of the Committees, as authors thereof 
“AN ACT 
EXTENDING THE PRESCRIPTIVE PERIOD FOR RECTIFICATION OF SIMULATED 
BIRTHS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8552, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE “DOMESTIC ADOPTION ACT OF 1998” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 22 of Republic Act No. 8552 is hereby amended to read as 
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“SEC. 22. Rectification of Simulated Births. - A person who has simulated 
birth of a child shall not be punished for such act: Provided, That the simulation 
was made for the best of the child and that helshe is consistently considered and 
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treated by that person as hislher own soddaughter; Provided, fuffher, That the 
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application for the correction of the birth registration and petition for adoption 
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procedures as specified in Article IV of this Act and other requirements as 
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SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication 
in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
PENALIZING THE FAILURE TO REPORT ACTS OF HAZING, 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 8049, Article 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 APPROPRIATE 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 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 
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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. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
The Co stituti 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
provides that, to wit: 
Section 14. (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed 
innocent until the contrary is proved, x x x 
Presentation to the public or media of any person suspected of committing 
a crime prior to the filing of formal charges against him violates the constitutional 
right of such person to be presumed innocent. It unduly subjects the suspect to 
public ridicule and scorn without due process. 
To address the problem, this bill proposes that any person who shall 
violate the said constitutional right shall be held criminally and civilly liable. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested 
MANNYVILL R ! 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC OR MEDIA OF 
SUSPECTS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF FORMAL CHARGES AGAINST THEM 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representafives of fhe 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Prohibited Act. It shall be unlawful for any person to present 
to the public or media any suspect under investigation by a government agency 
or office prior to the filing of formal charges against him or her. 
SECTION 2. Exception. The presentation to the public or media may be 
allowed upon a written consent of the suspect given with the assistance of 
counsel preferably of hislher own choice. 
SECTION 3. Penalty. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of 
this Act shall be sentenced to one (1) to five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of 
not less than P20,OOO.OO. 
SECTION 4. 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 5. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation 


contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Chase. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S. B. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
When Executive Order No. 209, also known as the Family Code of the Philippines was 
enacted, there was an omission in Article 73. The omission totally varied the provision, its 
application and effects. As it now stands, Article 73 departs from the intent of the framers of the 
Family Code. 
This bill seeks to restore in Article 73 the original language proposed and approved by 
the Code Commission as found in the 8 November 1986 Committee meeting Minutes. It also 
seeks to restore a thoroughly studied provision which best serves the needs of our countrymen.* 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE, 
ARTICLE '73, ON THE CHARGE AGAINST THE COMMUNITY PROPERTY 
OF AN OBLIGATION OF A SPOUSE WHO PRACTICES A PROFESSION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Family Code as amended, Article 73 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Art. '73. 
Either spouse may exercise any legitimate profession, 
occupation, business or activity without the consent of the other. The latter may 
object only on valid, serious and moral grounds. 
In case of disagreement, the court shall decide whether or not: 
(1) The objection is proper and 
(2) Benefit has occurred to the family prior to the objection or thereafter. 
If the benefit accrued prior to the objection, the resulting obligation 
shall be enforced against the COMMUNITY PROPERTY. 
IF 
BENEFIT ACCRUED THEREAFTER, SUCH OBLIGATION 
SHALL BE ENFORCED AGAINST THE separate property of the 
spouse who had not obtained consent. 
The foregoing provision shall not prejudice the rights of creditors who 
acted in good faith. (1 17a)." 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provisions or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with the provisioii of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. ___ 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution provides that, to wit: 
Section 14. (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed 
innocent until the contrary is proved, x x x 
Presentation to the public or media of any person suspected of committing 
a crime prior to the filing of formal charges against him violates the constitutional 
right of such person to be presumed innocent. It unduly subjects the suspect to 
public ridicule and scorn without due process. 
To address the problem, this bill proposes that any person who shall 
violate the said constitutional right shall be held criminally and civilly liable. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC OR MEDIA OF 
SUSPECTS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF FORMAL CHARGES AGAINST THEM 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Prohibited Act. It shall be unlawful for any person to present 
to the public or media any suspect under investigation by a government agency 
or office prior to the filing of formal charges against him or her. 
SECTION 2. Exception. The presentation to the public or media may be 
allowed upon a written consent of the suspect given with the assistance of 
counsel preferably of hislher own choice. 
SECTION 3. Penalty. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of 
this Act shall be sentenced to one (1) to five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of 
not less than P20,OOO.OO. 
SECTION 4. 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 5. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation 


contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Cluase. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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S E N A T E
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING 
THE 
SUPORTA 
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P R O D U K TO N G  
P IL IP IN O  
PROGRAM, 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
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OTHER 
PURPOSES
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The concept o f "Social 
Justice" is 
imbued 
throughout the 
1987 
Philippine 
Constitution. In fact, an entire Article is dedicated to the elaboration o f this concept. 
However the fram ers o f the constitution also realized that social justice cannot be 
achieved w ithout the creation o f new economic opportunities in the countryside, 
particularly in far-flung and isolated areas. Thus, the fram ers o f our fundam ental law 
also included the following provision therein: "The prom otion o f social justice shall 
include the com m itm ent to create economic opportunities based on freedom of 
initiative and self-reliance." (Article X III, Section 2)
The present measure seeks to breathe life into these Constitutional provisions by 
establishing a Suporta Para Sa Produktong Piiipino Program. Under this measure, all 
cities and m unicipalities shall identify one (1) finished good which is an established, 
associated, and well-known product of their jurisdiction. Eligible micro, small, and 
medium 
enterprises which 
prim arily operate w ithin 
the 
city 
or municipality 
concerned, and which produce the identified finished goods shall be provided with 
an outright grant o f at least Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00). The DTI shall also 
provide for regular trade fairs and bazaars wherein the eligible businesses and 
enterprises under this Act shall showcase their finished goods to consumers and 
investors.
Speedy approval o f this bill is eagerly sought.
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
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SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
ESTABLISHING 
A 
COMPREHENSIVE 
TRAINING 
PROGRAM 
FOR 
TEACHERS OF CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 2 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"Establish, 
maintain, 
and support a 
complete, 
adequate, 
and 
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people 
and society."
Education is a key foundation towards the growth and success of every 
individual. Undeniably, teachers play an extraordinary part in the lives of the 
children with handicap. Thus, major efforts should be undertaken to give our 
teachers adequate training in order to ensure quality education.
The proposed bill seeks to establish a comprehensive training program for 
teachers of children with handicap.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES l/ANCY S. BINAY 
Senator
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO.
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Submitted by the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development on
NOV 2 8 2018
Re: Senate Bill No. 
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Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Bill No. 2014, taking into 
consideration House Bill No. 5342.
Sponsor: Senator Leila M. de Lima
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, to which were 
referred S enate Bill No. 2014, introduced by Senator Leila M. de Lima, entitled:
“AN ACT
REGULATING PUBLIC SOLICITATIONS AND PROVIDING 
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, REPEALING FOR 
THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 4075, AS AMENDED BY 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1564, OTHERW ISE KNOWN 
AS THE ‘SOLICITATION PERM IT LAW’ ”
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Third Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGAfV^
AN ACT
DECLARING THE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AS THE 
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, STRENGTHENING IT FOR THE 
PURPOSE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Through more than a century's worth of history, the Polytechnic University of 
the Philippines (PUP) has evolved into a premier state university—never ceasing in 
its efforts to provide responsive, quality, relevant yet affordable higher education to 
aspiring students, or more fondly called, "iskos at iskas ng bayan."
By imparting the knowledge and skills that will expand the livelihood 
opportunities available to our youth and improve their chances at fulfilling their 
hopes and aspirations for themselves and their loved ones, the PUP has contributed 
significantly to the nation's development.
The PUP has stood out, being among the first in the country to emphasize 
hands-on, skills-based education that respond to market demands and societal 
needs. Aside from pioneering two-year associate's degrees that bring students faster 
and closer to gainful employment, the PUP piloted ladderized technical courses, 
which the national government is currently working to ramp up across the country 
with the recent passage of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF).
Moreover, the University 
has 
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Senate Bill No. 
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(In substitution of SBN 1178 and taking into consideration 
7295)
Prepared by the
Committee on Electoral Reforms and People's Participation 
with Senator Pimentel III as author
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 13 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7166, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR 
SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS AND FOR 
ELECTORAL REFORMS, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
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SECTION 1. Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166 is hereby amended to read
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as follows:
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SECTION 13. Authorized Expenses o f Candidates and Political 
Parties. -  The aggregate amount that a candidate or registered 
political party may spend for election campaign shall be as follows:
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For candidates -  Ten pesos (PIO.OO) for President and 
Vice-President; [and for other candidates,] Three pesos (P3.00) for
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S.B. No. 2102
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In tro d u ced  by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7042, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
FOREIGN INVESTMENTS ACT OF 1991, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 8179, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 7042, otherwise known as the Foreign Investm ents 
Act of 1991 (FIA), was enacted to encourage investm ents in the Philippines by 
non-Filipinos in order to boost economic growth, to improve productivity 
through application of advanced technology, and to open up employment 
opportunities for Filipinos.
However, several of its provisions need to be am ended to take advantage 
of the current dynamics in the global and regional economies, to capture the 
full potential of the objectives of the FIA, and to put the Philippines in a 
competitive position over other ASEAN countries in term s of attracting 
businesses wary on m aintaining or expanding production in other countries.
First, there is a need to update the declaration of policy to encapsulate 
inclusive economic growth and advancem ents in technology, as well as the 
dynam ic relationship am ong global and regional economies.
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Prepared and submitted by the Committee on Energy, with Senator Gatchalian as
author thereof
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AN ACT
ENSURING THE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED TRANSMISSION AND 
DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY AND THE PROTECTION OF THE INTEGRITY 
AND RELIABILITY OF POWER LINES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR 
VIOLATIONS THEREOF
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. S hort Title. -  This Act shall be referred to as the "Anti-Obstruction of 
Power Lines Act of 2018."
SECTION 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
ensure uninterrupted Conveyance of Electricity from generating piants to End Users, 
and protect the integrity and reliability of the country's Transmission, Sub-transmission, 
and Distribution Systems by keeping the land beneath, the air spaces surrounding, and 
the area traversed by Power Lines clear of dangerous obstructions.
The State further recognizes that the continuous Conveyance of Electricity is a matter of 
national security and is essential to sustaining the country's economic development. 
Finally, the State acknowledges the crucial role of property owners in ensuring that 
Power Lines remain free of any dangerous and hazardous activities and improvements.
SECTION 3. Coverage. -  This Act shall cover all Power Lines and other related 
facilities for the Conveyance of Electricity throughout the country.
SECTION 4. D efinition o f Terms. -  For purposes of this Act, the following terms 
shall be defined as stated below:
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 2153
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A STUDY AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ON THE 
CASES OF HEPATITIS C AMONG EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health consciousness among them."
According to the World Health Organization, Hepatitis C is a liver disease that 
causes both acute and chronic hepatitis that ranges in severity from a mild illness 
lasting a few weeks to a serious lifelong illness. The hepatitis C virus is a 
bloodborne virus and the most common modes of infection are through exposure 
to small quantities of blood. This may happen through injection drug use, unsafe 
injection practices, unsafe health care, and the transfusion of unscreened blood 
and blood products.
The proposed bill seeks to protect and promote the health and welfare of 
emergency response employees by establishing a study that will determine the 
prevalence of hepatitis C and create demonstration projects in order to provide 
training, testing, and treatment.
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S. No. 
2057
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Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV
AN ACT
ENHANCING THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM OF SUPPORT 
FOR ALL TEACHERS IN  BASIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND CREATING 
THE TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FUND
EXPLANATORY NOTE
There's a special place in my heart for teachers and educators. They are key to 
improving the quality of education in the country. And I've seen firsthand the passion, 
hard work and extreme care they put into their vocation as three out of four of my 
grandparents were teachers -  Lolo Dondoy and Lola Vicky Aguirre, from my mother's 
side, helped put up the University of Mindanao in Davao City and worked there until 
retirement.
Teachers don't just fall into their profession, they choose to take on the 
responsibility of shaping and molding educated, successful and compassionate Filipinos. 
Like Teacher Sabs Ongkiko, who was poised to pursue a medical career but chose to 
teach in a public school in Quezon City because she believed it was her calling.
Unfortunately, many teachers like Sab do not receive commensurate wages for 
their work. Also, wages are not the same across the board for teachers in the public 
and private sector.
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 
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Submitted 
by the Committees on Local Government; 
and Trade, Commerce and
Entrepreneurship on 
DEC - 3 2018
Re: Senate Bill No. 
2123 . Prepared by the Committees 
Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate No. 1774 
Sponsor: Senator Angara
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committees on Local Government; and Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship, to 
which was referred Senate Bill No. 1774, introduced by Senator Angara entitled:
"AN ACT
TO REDUCE THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
UNITS BY AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN BOOK I I  OF 
REPUBLIC ACT 7160f OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991"
have considered the same and have the honor to report it back to the Senate with 
the recommendation that the attached Senate Bill No. 
3prepared by the
Committees, entitled:
"AN ACT
TO REDUCE THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
UNITS BY AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN BOOK I I  OF 
REPUBLIC ACT 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991"
be approved in substitution of Senate Bill No. 1774 with Senators Angara and Pimentel as 
authors thereof.
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
MANDATING THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER 
PRODUCTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a 
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of 
nature."
Sustainable packaging also known as Green packaging is created in an 
environmentally aware manner using biodegradable and recyclable materials 
which produces less pollution and promotes fuel efficiency
Consumer packaging made of new biodegradable plastics from renewable 
resources have numerous environmental and efficiency advantages over 
nonbiodegradable products since the material will easily break down into the soil. 
On the other hand, recyclable packaging is made of materials that can be used 
again after processing.
The proposed bill seeks to mandate the use of biodegradable and recyclable 
materials in the consumer goods manufacturing process in order to conserve and 
preserve natural resources.
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S. B. No.
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 10 (b ) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10160, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BACOOR, CAVITE AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 10160 (otherwise known as the "Charter of the City of 
Bacoor") converting the then Municipality of Bacoor into a component city to be 
known as the City of Bacoor was signed into law by President Benigno Simeon C. 
Aquino III on 10 April 2012. The Charter of the City of Bacoor was subsequently 
overwhelmingly ratified in a plebiscite conducted at the Municipality of Bacoor on 23 
June 2012.
This bill seeks to amend Section 10 (b) of Republic Act No. 10160 to correct 
the names of barangays "P.F. Espiritu I, P.F. Espiritu II, P.F. Espiritu III, P.F. Espiritu 
IV, P.F. Espiritu V, P.F. Espiritu VI, P.F. Espiritu VII and P.F. Espiritu VIII" to 
Barangay Panapaan I, Panapaan II, Panapaan III, Panapaan IV, Panapaan V, 
Panapaan VI, Panapaan VII and Panapaan VIII to be consistent with the provisions 
of Provincial Ordinance No. 24-S-90 which created the said barangays.
This measure also proposes to include Barangay Zapote V, which has been a 
part and continues to be a part of the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Bacoor in 
the enumeration of various barangays comprising the Bacoor West as provided in 
the same section of RA 10160 which was inadvertently omitted.
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S. No. 2071
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IMMIGRATION ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippine Immigration Act was enacted in 1940, or seventy-eight years 
ago today. Since then, there have been numerous changes in immigration practices 
here and abroad. It is therefore both pragmatic and necessary to enact a new law 
that will address the present day needs of the country with regard to immigration.
This measure seeks to reorganize the Bureau of Immigration and create the 
Commission on Immigration in its stead to be the government agency primarily 
responsible for implementing and enforcing the country’s laws, regulations and 
rules concerning the entry and admission into, stay, and departure from the 
Philippines of all persons.
This measure furthermore seeks to upgrade the existing positions of 
Immigration Officers and other Immigration personnel to adequately meet the 
country’s rapidly increasing needs for immigration services, and to rationalize and 
professionalize its ranks.
sought,
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approvalof this measure is hereby
RICHARP^fGORDON
Senator
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SENATE BILL No.
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Prepared and submitted by the Committees on Economic Affj^jrs and Finance 
ith 
Senators Angara, Villanueva, Trillanes, and Gatchalian as authors'thereof
AN ACT
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE RISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PRDA), 
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Tide. -  This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Rise
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Development Authority Act" or "PRDA Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. — It is hereby declared a policy of the State to
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tap and accelerate the sound management and sustainable development of the
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Philippine Rise, particularly on its potential to be a rich source of alternative energy
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and marine resources, and as a possible tourism destination. Towards this end, an
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effective institutional mechanism with due regard to the precautionary principle, as
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well as ecosystem-based and science-based approaches, shall be established to
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address the need for a coordinated and integrated approach in the formulation and
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implementation of various development plans, programs, and projects that will
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optimize the full potential of the Philippine Rise while conserving its ecology and
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resources for the benefit of future generations.
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Sec. 3. Creation o f the Philippine Rise Development Authority. -  
There is
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hereby created a body corporate to be known as the Philippine Rise Development
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Authority, hereinafter referred to as the Authority, which shall promote, coordinate
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and facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect the
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
MANDATING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO 
PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE ARMCHAIRS TO LEFT-HANDED STUDENTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
About 10% of the world population is left-handed1, and every day they 
struggle to live in a right-handed world.
This bill aims to promote the equal development of students by requiring 
educational institutions all over the country to provide left-handed armchairs. 
Currently, left-handed students are left without a choice but to work with right- 
handed armchairs.
According to studies, a right-handed armchair does not offer left-handed 
students the same arm support that right-handed students enjoy, causing back, 
neck and shoulder pain to left-handed students2. The inefficient and awkward 
writing position that some left-handers must adopt in this kind of armchair likewise 
causes slower handwriting, placing many left-handed students at a real disadvantage 
on important timed examinations3. Left-handed students are thus placed at a
1 Price, Michael. (2009). "Left brain knows what the right hand is doing." American Psychological 
Association, 2009, citing Corballis, Michael, Ph.D. Retrieved from 
http://www.apa.org/m onitor/2009/01/brain.aspx
2 Holder, M.K., Ph.D. "W hat's Wrong with this Desk?" Handedness Research Institute, 2003. Retrieved 
from http://handedness.org/action/fairdesks.html
3 Ibid.
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Bina^,
AN ACT
CLARIFYING THE RIGHTS OF BUYERS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE REFUND 
UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6552, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REALTY 
INSTALLMENT BUYER PROTECTION ACT, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 
THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 6552, otherwise known as the "Realty Installment Buyer 
Protection Act", or more popularly the "Maceda Law", was approved on August 
26, 1972 to protect real property owners from inequitable conditions imposed on 
sale transactions involving real estate purchase financed through installment 
basis.
Under the Maceda Law, buyers of real properties who have paid at least two (2) 
year installments but defaults in the payment of the remaining installments, and 
the contract is thereafter cancelled, are given the benefit of, among others, the 
refund of a percentage of the cash surrender value of the payments on the 
property, thus:
"Section 3. In all transactions or contracts involving the sale or 
financing of real estate on installment payments, including residential 
condominium apartments but excluding industrial lots, commercial 
buildings and sales to tenants under Republic Act Numbered Thirty- 
eight hundred forty-four, as amended by Republic Act Numbered Sixty-
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AN ACT
INSTITUTING 
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RETINOBLASTOMA 
PUBLIC 
AWARENESS 
AND 
PREVENTION PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the 
people and instill health and consciousness among them."
Retinoblastoma is the most occurring neoplasm of the eye among children. It is a 
type of eye cancer that usually develops during the early stages of child 
development. It is often curable when diagnosed early and treated promptly. 
According to the Review of Cancer Medicines on the World Health Organization 
(WHO) List of Essential Medicines 2014 it is a cancer of the very young wherein 
two-thirds are diagnosed before 2 years and 95% before 5 years. There is a 
need to consider not only the cure of this disease but also the need to preserve 
vision with the least long term side effects.
The proposed bill seeks to promote awareness and information for the public 
regarding Retinoblastoma especially among children and to strengthen research 
and development in order to support and manage proper treatment of this 
disease. In addition the increased awareness will encourage understanding, early 
detection and intervention which are critical in alleviating symptoms.
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S.B. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubirl
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION SATELLITE OFFICE 
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KIBAWE, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution states that public officers and employees must at 
all times be accountable to their countrymen, serve them with utmost 
professionalism, competence, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency. It is, thus, 
imperative to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of government services 
to the public, including those residing in far-flung areas.
This proposed bill seeks to set up a Land Transportation Office (LTO) 
Satellite Branch in the Municipality of Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon. At present, 
motor vehicle users in Kibawe and neighboring areas still have to travel sixty 
(60) kilometers to the nearest LTO branch located in the Municipality of 
Maramag. Aside from the long commute, transacting clients will also have to go 
to one of only three LTO offices in Bukidnon, a province that, according to 
available data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, registered more than 
35,000 motor vehicles in the year 2012.
This measure aims to bring efficient motor vehicle registration and license 
approval and renewal services closer, not only to the people of Kibawe, but to 
those residing in surrounding areas as well.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
AN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI