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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PJ-IlLIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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S. No.2162 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill absolutely decriminalizes the crime of libel as defined and 
penalized in Article 355 of the R~vised Penal Code. 
The rationale for this proposal is to accord greater protection to freedom 
of speech and expression specifically those done by means of writing and other 
similar means by taking away the threat or fear of incarceration, restraint of 
liberty and even fine. 
It is likewise submitted that a strong print media could give great service 
to the Filipino people in providing an effective mechanism of complete and 
fearless transparency over the excesses of government in the exercise of its 
powers and prerogatives. 
Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought. 
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FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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S. No. 2162 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
DECRIMINALIZING LIBEL BY MEANS OF WRITINGS OR SIMILAR 
REPEALING ARTICLE 355 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of 
the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby completely ". 
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repealed thereby decriminalizing libel committed by means of writing, 
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printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical 
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exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means. 
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SEC. 2. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and 
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regulations contrary or inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby 
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repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least tw;o (2) national newspaper of 
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general circulation whichever c,ames first.' 
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Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SEN.6~~ 
S. B. ~ 6& 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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JAN 31 
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HECEIVED BY:¥-
The tremendous potential of the internet has proved to be unimaginable for the 
Philippines. It has bridged information gaps and. has opened infinite possibilities to 
people located even in the remotest area in the country. Opportunities brought about by 
this electronic era, however, has cast a shadow of problems, one of which is the birth of 
the "electronic libel" or e-Iibel. 
Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals have found and exploited with impunity a 
new avenue to defame another -through the use of the electronic media (i.e. blogs, 
Facebook or Twitter, etc.). This is brought about by the uncertainty in the Philippine 
laws on libel which arguably did not include publication through electronic means. 
To remove any doubt in the interpretation of the laws and ensure that no tables 
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are unturned, this measure is earnestly sought. 
MANNYVILL R 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. 2668 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
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AN ACT 
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JAN 31 
P5:45 
AMENDING ARTICLE 355 OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Philippines afjd the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 355 of the Revised Pel"]al Code is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
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Art. 355. Libel means by writings or similar means. -
A libel committed by 
means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, 
painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, ELECTRONIC 
MEDIA SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE INTERNET, or any similar 
means, shall be punished by prision corrl?ccional in its minimum and 
medium periods or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in 
addition to the civil action which may be brought by the offended party. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. -
Except those provisions provided under 
Republic Act 8792 otherwise known as the "Electronic Commerce Act of 2000", all laws, 
orders, decrees, rules and regulations, and other parts thereof inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall ta~e effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
President Barack Obama recently urged the US Congress to quickly send him legislation 
ending abusive credit card practices. Most interesting are the proposed bill's restrictions on credit 
card issuances to young people. One of the provisions of the bill prohibits issuing credit to young 
people especially to the so-called "full-time, traditional-aged college students." No matter the 
level of maturity, most college-aged students and young professionals simply do not have the 
experience or knowledge of how to maintain a line of credit properly by themselves, which 
makes them easy prey for creditors. 
The easy availability of credit cards coupled with a young person's lack of financial 
experience can easily lead to an accumulation of an overwhelming amount of debt. The credit 
card companies' targeting of this popUlation specifically because they are not fully prepared for 
financial responsibility is something that must be addressed. * 
• This bill was originally filed in the 14'" Congress. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.No. 2296 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT PROHIBITING THE MAILING OF CREDIT CARD APPLICATIONS TO 
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PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Prohibition. It shaH be unlawful for any financial institution, retail 
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merchant or other person to mail or otherwise deliver any credit card application, pre-approved 
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written solicitation or credit card to any person under twenty-five years of age. 
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SECTION 2. Exceptions. The prohibition in section one shall not apply when: 
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a) It is in response to a request or application for a credit card; or 
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b) As a replacement for a credit card previously issued to the person to whom the credit 
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card is shipped or mailed. 
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SECTION 3. Penalty. Upon conviction of a violation of this Act, a fine of Fifty 
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Thousand Pesos (Php 50, 000.00) per occurrence shall be imposed. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
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parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
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following its pUblication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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(!Jill,. of tll • .$,·".br~ 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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'10 
NOV 18 P2:QO 
IIECEIVCD BY. 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The tactic of using professional union organizers and agents to infiltrate a targeted 
employer's workplace has supposedly evolved into an aggressive form of harassment not 
contemplated when the Labor Code of the Philippines was enacted. The practice threatens the 
balance of rights which is fundamental to the system of collective bargaining in the Philippines. 
Union organizers are allegedly seeking employment with non-union employers not 
because of a desire to work for such employers, but primarily to organize the employees or to 
inflict economic harm specifically designed to put nonunion competitors out of business, or to do 
both. 
While no employer may discriminate against employees based upon their views 
concerning collective bargaining, an employer should have the right to expect job applicants to 
be primarily interested in utilizing their skills to further the goals of the business of the employer. 
Thus, the purposes of this bill are: 
1. to preserve the balance of rights between employers, employees, and labor 
organizations which is fundamental to the system of collective bargaining in the Philippines; 
2. to preserve the rights of workers to organize, or otherwise engage in concerted 
activities protected under the Labor Code of the Philippines; and 
3. to alleviate the pressure on employers to hire individuals who seek or gam 
employment in order to disrupt the workplace or otherwise inflict economic harm designed to put 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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(~ff". of f1!e)J;mofnrU 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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'10 
NOV 18 P 2 :00 
RECElv.m BY. 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, BOOK V, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 248, 
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TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION I. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Truth in Employment Act." 
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SECTION 2. Protection of Employer Rights. - Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, 
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otherwise known as the "Labor Code of the Philippines", Book V, Chapter II, Article 248 is 
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hereby amended by adding after and below the last paragraph the following: 
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"NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS 
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REQUIRING AN EMPLOYER TO EMPLOY ANY PERSON WHO SEEKS OR 
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FURTHERANCE OF OTHER EMPLOYMENT OR AGENCY STATUS.'" 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or 
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parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (IS) days after its publication 
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in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATf. 
S.No. 
2G10 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code took effect on August 30, 1950. Since then, our country has endured 
tremendous currency turmoil which depreciated the value of the Philippine Peso. 
The Civil Code, Article 1403, paragraph Zed), requires in writing any sale of goods, 
chattels, or things in action in the amount of not less than five hundred pesos (P500.00) in order 
to be enforceable. This required aruouut of five hundred pesos (P500.00) is unrealistic 
considering the current prices of these goods, chattels, or things in action. If we are to comply 
with this provision of the law then almost every sale of goods, chattels, or things in action should 
be in writing. This will amount to curtailment of trade and commerce. This bill seeks to comply 
with the demands of time by increasing the required amount to ten thousand pesos (PlO,OOO.OO).* 
• This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.No. 2210 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE, ARTICLE 
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1403, ON THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REGARDING AGREEMENTS FOR THE 
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SALE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, OR THINGS IN ACTION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled. 
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Section 1. The Civil Code, Article 1403, paragraph 2(d), is hereby amended to read as 
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follows: 
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: An agreement for the sale of goods, chattels or things in action, at a price 
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not less than (five hundred pesos) TEN THOUSAND PESOS, unless the buyer 
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accepts and receives part of such goods and chattels, or the evidences, or some of 
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them, of such things in action, or pay at the time some part of the purchase money, 
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but when a sale is made by auction and entry is made by the auctioneer in his 
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sales book, at the time of the sale, of the amount and kind of property sold, terms 
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of sale, price, names of the purchasers and person on whose account the sale is 
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made, it is sufficient memorandum. 
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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, 
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the remainder of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
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with, the provisions 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 
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publication in:at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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III 
Auti -2 1\9:50 
SENA~ 
s. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Intriguing against honor is punished under the Article 364 of the Revised Penal 
Code which provides: 
Article. 364. Intriguing against honor. -
The penalty of arresto menor or 
fine not exceeding 200 pesos shall be imposed for any intrigue which has 
for its principal purpose to blemish the honor or reputation of a person. 
Intriguing against honor is any scheme or plot designed to blemish the reputation 
of a person by means which consist bf some trickery. It is akin to slander by deed, in that 
the offender does not avail directly of written or spoken words, pictures or caricatures to 
ridicule his victim but of some ingenious, crafty and secret plot, producing the same 
effect. 
This crime has been committed and neglected by many people due to the flimsy 
penalty attached to the crime. Because of the light penalty attached to the offense, it has 
lost the characteristic of being a deh;rrent. 
The state having the right to declare what acts are criminal, within certain well 
defined limitations, has a right to specify or increase the penalty for a particular offence. 
Hence, the instant bill seeks to increase the penalty for the crime of Intriguing agai!lst 
Honor punished under article 364 of the Revised Penal Code. l 
1 This bill was originally filed in the third regular session of the 14th Congress. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.No. 2213 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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AMENDING ARTICLE 364 OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE 
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KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate an,d the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Amending Article 364 of the Revised Penal Code - Art. 364 of Act 
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No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code, is hereby further 
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amended to read as follows: 
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Article. 364. Intriguing against honor. -
The penalty of arresto mayor or 
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fine not exceeding 5000 pesos shall be imposed for any intrigue which has 
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for its principal purpose to blemish the honor or reputation of a person. 
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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held 
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invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
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affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 3 Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
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executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, 
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or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
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accordingly. 
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SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2660 
Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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JAN 31 
P2:51 
In the conlinued pursuit of preserving our country's national his lory. il is only 
lilling to perpetuate tile ideals and exemplary achievements of one the mosl proliflc pillars 
\)\' Philippine govel'l1ancc. President Diosdado P. Macapagal, through the establishmenl of' 
'I IIIm1ry andmUSelll11 in his name. 
This institution will serve as a learning center and house of memorabilia and 
lll\\I111tnental records thal \Nill belp impart knowledge of the work and liCe of I'resident 
Macapagalto lhis generation and those succeeding it. 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2660 
'11 
JAN 31 
P2 :51 
Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
I~STABLlSmNG THE DTOSDADO P. MACAPAGAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY 
AND l\WSILUM 
/Je il enacled in {he Senale and House of'Represenlalives of Ihe PhilipPll1es in Ihe 
( 'ongress assernhled: 
SECTION 1. Tl1ere is hereby established a library and museum in the 
)vlullicipality of Lubao, I'mvince of Pampallga to be known as Diosclado p, Macapagal 
Memorial Library and Museum, 
SECTION 2. The Director of the National Library of the Philippines shall appoint 
such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ace 
SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the operation and maintenance of thc 
I )iosclado P. Macapagal Memorial Library and Museum shall be charged against the 
CUITent year's budge( of The National Library ol'the Philippines. Thereafter, such al110unl 
as may be necessat'y l'or ils conlinuecl operation shall be included in the annual General 
;\pproprialions Act. 
SECTION 4. The Director of The National Library of the Philippines shall isslle 
l'UIl'S and regulations lhat may be necessary to cany out the purpose of this Acl. 
SECTlON 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) clays after its publication in tbe 
() mcial Gazetle. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Ses$ion 
SENATE 
C 
S.B.No 2£)~2 
'11 
FEB 14 P3 :()9 
I,ntroduced by Honorable Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Carcar City is a 3rd class city in the province of Cebu. It was declared a city last July 7, 
2007. It is famous for its delicious chicharon, ampao, bucarillo, pastillas, and other tasty 
delicacies. 
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The beautiful town of Carcar is rich in history and culture. A city with immense heritage 
stmcturps dating back to the Spanish Era, a trip down Carcar City is like a trip back to old Cebu . 
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Well-preserved ancestral houses and buildings still line up the streets in C~rcar. Carcar 
City was also christened as Little Marilcina of the Visayas because of its fast growing shoe 
industry that can rival that of well-established brands. 
This bill seeks to declare July 7 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in Carcar 
City, Province of Cebu, to commemorate the day it was 'converted into a city. 
The approval of this bill is, thus, earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2 6 9 2 
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Introduced by: Hon. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
'11 
FEB 14 n :09 
AN ACT DECLARING JULY 7 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING 
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF CARCAR, PROVINCE OF CEBU TO 
BEKNOWN AS THE "CITY 01<' CARCAR CHARTER DAY" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philzppmes in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. July 7 of every year is hereby: declared to be a special nonworking 
public holiday in the City of Carcar, Province of Cebu to commemorate its founding day and 
to be known as the "City of Car car Charter Day". 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
SEN.;\.T"S 
S. No. 
~lj13 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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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 ~f our countrymen.' 
• This bill was ,originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 
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SENATE. 
S.No. 2313 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE, 
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ARTICLE 73, ON THE CHARGE AGAINST THE COMMUNITY PROPERTY 
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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: 
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SECTION 1. The Family Code as amended, Article 73 is hereby amended to read as 
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follows: 
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"Art. 73. Either spouse may exercise any legitimate profession, 
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occupation, business or activity without the consent of the other. The latter may 
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object only on valid, serious and moral grounds. 
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case of disagreement, the court shall decide whether or not: 
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The objection is proper and 
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shall be enforced against the COMMUNITY PROPERTY. IF 
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BENEFIT ACCRUED THEREAFTER, SUCH OBLIGATION 
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SHALL BE ENFORCED AGAINST THE separate property of the 
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spouse who had not obtained consent. 
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The foregoing provision shall not prejudice the rights of creditors who 
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acted in good faith. (l17a)." 
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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provisions or part hereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
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valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
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with the provision 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 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 2937 
'11 
AUG 15 P1:54 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Guimaras is the youngest and smallest of the six component provinces of the Western 
Visayas Region (Region 6). Known as the "Mango Country", Guimaras Island has 8,000 hectares 
of mango orchards managed by corporations and individual growers. The province's mango 
orchards produce the best mango variety certified as pest-free by the United States Department 
of Agriculture. 
Declared as a full-pledged province on May 22, 1992, Guimaras has also been 
proclaimed as the "island to watch" due to unspoiled natural beauty as for its potential. 
The province is composed of five municipalities, namely: Jordan, the provincial capital; 
Buenavista; Nueva Valencia; and the newly created Sibunag and San Lorenzo. Guimaras 
occupies about 3% ofthe region's total land area. 
This bill seeks to give the people of the Province of Guimaras the chance to 
commemorate the significance of the occasion as it was on May 22, 1992 when Guimaras Island 
became a full-fledged province in the light ofthe provision of Republic Act. No. 7160. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 2837 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MAY 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY 
IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS TO COMMEMORATE ITS ANNIVERSARY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION I, May 22 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday 
in the Province of Guimaras in commemoration of its anniversary as a province, 
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S,B.No 2693 
'11 
FEB 14 P3:13 
Introduced by Honorable Ramop Bong Revilla, Jr. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Even before the coming of Spanish conquerors, Naga was already a flourishing village 
along the banks of the Naga River. It was an important village with comparatively sophisticated 
weaponry and surprisingly advanced culture. 
For hundreds of years during the Spanish colonial era, the Naga that we know now was 
once the center of trade, education and culture. Today Naga City continues to thrive as the most 
densely-populated city in the Bicol region, earning its nickname as the "heart of Bicol". 
We owe it to the Naguenos to grant them this Spanish Non Working Holiday in 
celebration of the pioneering spirit unique and evident even before the first Spanish conquerors 
came to our shores. This holiday will ensure that the legacy of this spirit shall live on and be 
commemorated for generations to come. 
G REVILLA JR. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE' 
S.B. No. 2693 
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Introduced by: Hon. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
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FEB 14 P 3 :13 
AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 5 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL 
NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF NAGA, PROVINCE OF CEBU 
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "CHARTER DAY 'OF THE CITY OF NAGA" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House a/Representatives a/the Philippines In Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. September 5 of every year is hereby declared to be a special nonworking 
public holiday in the City of Nag a, Province ofCebu to commemorate its founding day 
and to be known as the "Charter Day ofthe City of Nag a". 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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t1AR 31 
P5 :30 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2777 
Introduced by: Senator Lacson 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Local government units have often been plagued with the inability to garner 
and administer sufficient pecuniary interests to the detriment of programs 
earmarked to improve infrastructure, social conditions and, in general, protect the 
rights of their respective community members to live in a dignified manner. To 
further complicate an already alarming situation, our own national government's 
fiscal deterioration has necessitated a lower level of commitment to any of its local 
counterparts. 
What this bill proposes is an alternative to the usual financial avenues 
normally available to local government units. This representation is exploring 
power producers as a possible fund source in increasing the economic 
opportunities of their host communities by requiring the former to make 
remittances directly to the latter's public coffers. 
Passage of this bill is earnestly sought in order to empower local 
governments in determining their future and promote greater decentralization of 
needed services. 
PA~kLACSON 
USenator 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No, 2777 
Introduced by Senator Lacson 
AN ACT 
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MAR 31 
P 5 :30 
REQUIRING ALL INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS, 
GENERATION COMPANIES OR ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPERS 
TO REMIT THE AMOUNT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SET ASIDE AS 
FINANCIAL BENEFIT DIRECTLY TO THE HOST COMMUNITY, 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress Assembled: 
SECTION 1. All independent power producers, generation companies or 
energy resource developers, whether publicly or privately owned, shall remit 
directly to the local government units or other host communities the benefits they 
are required to set aside as financial benefit to host communities pursuant to 
Section 66 of Republic Act No, 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power 
Industry Reform Act of 200 1 "; Section 289 to 294, Chapter 11 of Republic Act 
No, 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991 "; and Section 
SCi) of Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act 
of 1992". 
SECTION 2, The use of the aforesaid amounts remitted by independent 
power producers, generation companies or cnergy resource developers to the host 
communities concerned shall remain subject to the guidelines set by the 
Department of Energy. 
SECTION 3. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of 
instruction, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its complete 
publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'11 
MAR -7 P 5 :28 
SENATE BILL NO, 2735 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORYNOTE 
Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, 
Chapter IV, Section 393 grants the appr9priate civil service eligibility on the basis of the 
number of years of service, to the punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay 
members, the barangay treasurer, and the barangay secretary, pursuant to the rules 
and regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission. 
Following this line of reasoning, it is but fitting that elected members of the 
Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan, who are carrying out broader and 
extensive duties and responsibilities, be granted the same eligibility privilege as that 
enjoyed by barangay officials. 
It is the objective of this measure to promote efficiency and strengthen the 
morale of these local elective officials responsible in the enactment and approval of 
ordinances and resolutions and the appropriation of funds for the general interest, 
welfare and protection of the entire municipality, citY and province. 
It is therefore reasonable that regular and ex-officio members of the 
Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panla/awigan who have rendered service for at 
least two (2) consecutive terms in office be cOAferred Career Service Professional 
Eligibility. 
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Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'11 
MAR -7 P5 :28 
SENATE BILL NO. 2735 
Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EjERCITO ESTRADA 
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AN ACT 
CONFERRING CAREER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL ELIGIBILITY UPON REGULAR 
AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, SANGGUNIANG 
PANLUNGSOD AND SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN, 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 1. Career Service Professional Eligibility is hereby conferred upon a 
regular and ex-officio members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod 
and Sangguniang Panlalawigan who have rendered service for at least two (2) 
consecutive terms in office. 
SECTION 2. The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission shall, within Sixty 
(60) days after the effectivity of the Act, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations 
to implement this Act. 
SECTION 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a major newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2413 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 867, paragraph 2, does not allow an absolute or 
temporary prohibition by the testator in the disposition of the estate "beyond the 
limit fixed in Article 863." Likewise, paragraph 3 makes reference to the limit 
prescribed in Article 863. But no such period is provided by Article 863. Instead, 
it is Article 870 which provides the period limiting the prohibition on alienation to 
twenty (2'0) years. 
This bill amends Article 867 so that it would correctly refer to Article 870. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 241 a 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE 
OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 867 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 867, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Article 867. The following shall not take effect: 
1. Fideicommissary substitutions which are not made in an 
express manner, either by giving them this name, or imposing 
upon the fiduciary the absolute obligation to deliver the property 
to a second heir; 
2. Provisions which contain a perpetual prohibition to alienate, and 
even a temporary one, beyond the limit fixed in Article [863] 
870; 
3. Those which impose upon the heir the charge of paying to 
various persons successively, beyond the limit prescribed in 
, Article [863] 870, a certain income or pension; 
4: Those which leave to a person the whole or part of the 
hereditary property in order that he may apply or invest the 
same according to secret instructions communicated to him by 
the testator." 
SEC 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. 
. 
SEC 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. 
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SEC 4. Effectivity Clause. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
i:\\{l;r jJf 1\1" .::~ 'en·btU 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
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SEP -7 P 4 :01 
SENATE 
S. B. No. 2958 
Introduced by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The City of Davao is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines. The 
regional center of Region XI (Davao Region), Davao City is the largest city 
in Mindanao, with a population of 1,363,337 in 2007, and projected 2010 
population of 1,464,301. Its residents compose 32.8% of the total population 
of its region as of the 2007 census. Beautiful, progressive and urbanized, it 
draws people from all parts of the Philippines to settle therein. 
Being the regional hub, however has its encumbrances. The City has 
a bigger population that demands basic services, and it constantly has to 
monitor if the rights of its people are sufficiently addressed, including the 
right to the speedy disposition of cases as guaranteed by Section 16 of the 
Bill of Rights of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. 
At present, Davao City has eleven (11) Regional Trial Courts. This bill 
seeks to add three (3) more to the present number, in order to somehow 
increase the proportion of the Courts to the growing population of Davao 
City. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of the Bill is earnestly 
sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OFTHE PHILIPPINES) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2958 
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~EP -7 P II :01 
Introduced by SENATE PRESIDENT JUAN PONCE ENRILE 
AN ACT CREATING THREE (3) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE 
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF DAVAO, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (L) OF 
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG.129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," 
AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION I. Three (3) additional Regional Trial Court branches are hereby created 
2 
in the Eleventh Judicial Region with seats at the City of Davao. 
3 
The Supreme COUli shall assign the branch numbers of the newly-created 
4 
branches of the Regional Trial Court in the Eleventh Judicial Region. 
5 
6 
SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
7 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program 
8 
the operationalization of the three (3) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court to 
9 
be stationed at the City of Davao, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
10 
General Appropriations Act. 
II 
12 
SECTION 3. Section 14(1) of Batas Pmnbansa Big. 129, otherwise known as "The 
13 
Judiciary Recognition Act of 1980," as amended, and all other laws, rules and regulations 
14 
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed Or modified 
15 
accordingly. 
16 
17 
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
18 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
19 
20 
Approved,
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
Hi 
AUii -2 1\9 :H!I 
SEN~Y:99 
S. No. _'-'--'-"-_ 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 7160, othelWise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, 
Section 17(b), Paragraph lev) provides for the devolution to local government units the 
1 
, maintenance of barangay roads, bridges and water supply systems. 
Barangay funds mostly come from shares from Internal Revenue Allotment (JRA) where 
computation is based on land area and population. However, there are barangays with small 
land areas but with extensive network which requires maintenance expenses exceeding available 
funds based on the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). 
Since local government units hardly have the funds to discharge such obligation, this bill 
seeks to repeal the said provision in order that the maintenance of said roads should return to the 
. 
, 
natIOnal government. 
• This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
AN ACT 
2 
REPEALING ACT NO. 7160 ALSO KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 
3 
1991, SECTION 17 (B), PARAGRAPH I(V), ON THE OBLIGATION OF LOCAL 
4 
GOVERNMENT UNITS TO MAINTAIN BARANGA Y ROADS, BRIDGES 
5 
AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
6 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, 
• 
7 
Section 17(b), Paragraph 1 (v) is hereby repealed. 
8 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
9 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
10 
with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
11 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shaH take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
12 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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MiW 19 PZ :45 
s.~0~W33 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15 provides: 
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and 
instill health consciousness among them. 
Tourette's syndrome or TS is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, 
stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The disorder is named after 
Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, the pioneering French neurologist who in 1885 first described 
the condition in an 86-year-old French noblewoman. 
The early symptoms of Tourette's are almost always noticed first in childhood, with the 
average onset between the ages of 7 and 10 years. Tourette's occurs in people from all ethnic 
groups; males are affected about three to four times more often than females. Although 
Tourette's can be a chronic condition with symptoms lasting a lifetime, most people with the 
condition experience their worst symptoms in their early teens, with improvement occurring in 
the late teens and continuing into adulthood, There is a need to raise awareness on the nature of 
this condition to shield children who are afflicted with this disorder [rom the possible stigma that 
its symptoms may induce. 
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) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
I 
2 
ESTABLISHING A TOURETTE'S AWARENESS DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
3 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the "Tourette's Awareness 
4 
Day Act." 
5 
SECTION 2. Tourette's Awareness Day. - The fourteenth day of February shall be 
6 
known as the "Tourette's Awareness Day." 
7 
SECTION 3. Programs and Activities. - The Secretary of Health shall urge all citizens to 
8 
recognize "Tourelte's Awareness Day" and shall hold programs and activities in observance of 
9 
this event. 
1 0 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of Health shall 
11 
promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of 
12 
this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
13 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
14 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
15 
with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
16 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
17 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
I) , 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2 3 8 8 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to amend Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code, as 
amended by increasing the penalty for falsities, misrepresentations andlor 
usurpation of authority to prision mayor in its minimum and medium periods. If 
the offender is a public official, the penalty to be imposed shall be prision mayor 
in its maximum period. 
At present, the penalty is prision correccional in its 
maximum and medium periods which is equivalent to imprisonment of six months 
and one day to two years and four months up to four years and two months. 
Article 177 may be violated thru (a) by knowingly and falsely representing 
oneself to be an officer, agent or representative of any department or agency of 
the Philippine Government or of any foreign government; (b) by performing any 
act pertaining to any person in authority or public officer of the Philippine 
Government or of foreign government or any agency thereof, under pretense of 
official position and without being lawfully entitled to do so. 
This measure is a consolidated/substituted bill drafted by the Committee 
on Justice and Human Rights during the 14th Congress. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 23 8 8 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 177 OF ACT NO. 3815 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 177 of Act No. 3815, as amended, is hereby further 
amended to read as follows: 
"ART. 177. Usurpation of authority of official functions. 
Any persons who shall knowingly and falsely represent himself to 
be an officer, agent or representative of any department or agency 
of the Philippine Government or of any foreign government, or who 
under pretence of official position, shall perform any act pertaining 
to any person in authority or public officer of the Philippine 
Government or of any foreign government, or any agency thereof, 
without being lawful entitled to do so, shall suffer the penalty of 
[prision correctional] PRISION MAYOR in its minimum and medium 
periods: 
PROVIDED, THAT IF THE OFFENDER IS A PUBLIC 
OFFICIAL, THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE IN ITS 
MAXIMUM PERIOD." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and 
regulations, executive or administrative orders, and other presidential issuances 
inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,