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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Prostate cancer is now one of the leading causes of death among Filipino males. Statistics 
show that about 25% of men afflicted with prostate cancer die of the disease. Patients who 
survive the cancer still require treatment to ease symptoms such as pain, bleeding, and urinary 
obstruction. 
The American Cancer Society and the American Urological Association recommend that 
the men over forty (40) years or older undergo periodic testing for the early detection of prostate 
cancer. Early detection will prevent future disease progression. Also, treatment in the early 
stages of cancer is less than when done in its advanced stages. 
This bill seeks to establish a program that will educate the public and increase awareness 
on prostate cancer.* 
This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 


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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON PROSTATE CANCER 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act may be cited as the “Prostate Cancer Public 
Awareness Act.” 
SECTION 3. Establishment of Program for Public Education ow Prostate Curzcer. - 
The Director shall carry out a program on prostate cancer. Through that program, he shall 
conduct or support activities to- 
(A) Educate males who are forty (40) years of age or older on the need to periodically 
undergo examinations for such cancer, including education on ihe fi-equency and 
type of such examination that are appropriate for various age groups of such men; 
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(B) Educate males on the availability and appropriateness of procedures for detecting 
cancer in its early stages, including the procedure known as prostate ultrasound. 
For purposes of this Act, the term “director” means the Director of the Non- 
Communicable Disease Department of Health. 
SECTION 3. 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 Pemain 
valid and subsisting. 
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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 provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The children are the State's most precious and valuable resource, and 
various public and private initiatives seek to decrease the number of 
preventable injuries and fatalities incurred by children. 
Unintentional injury is the number one killer of children age 14 and 
under, and each year nearly 6,040 children are killed and at least 120,000 are 
permanently disabled by preventable injuries. 
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children 
between the ages of four and 14, with more than 1,700 children under the age 
of 15 having died in motor vehicle crashes in 2000. 
are treated in the hospital for water-related injuries. 
Annually, thousands of children under the age of 15 drown and more 
The Internet has opened a world of information and educational 
resources, yet may be a dangerous place where pedophiles and con artists 
have access to our children, necessitating that parents monitor their children's 
use of the computer. Reports of child abductions and missing children seem to 
be on the rise. Research indicates that children are abused mostly by people 
they know and trust. 
avenues to protect our children from preventable harm. 
It is only proper and fitting for the State to recognize all resources and 
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Senate Bill No. 1 3 9  
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
DESIGNATING DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS "CHILD PROTECTION 
MONTH" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the "Child 
Protection Month". 
SECTiON 2. The month of December is permanently designated as Child 
Protection Month" in the Philippines. 
SECTION 3. The Department of Social Welfare and Development shall 
urge all citizens to recognize "Child Protection Month" and shall hold programs 
and activities in observance of the event. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The DSWD shall 
promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, 
Section 17(b), Paragraph l(v) provides for the devolution to local government units the 
maintenance of barunguy roads, bridges and water supply systems. 
Barunguy funds mostly come from shares from Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) 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.* 
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AN ACT 
REPEALING ACT NO. 7160 ALSO KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 
1991, SECTION 17 (B), PARAGRAPH l(V), ON THE OBLIGATION OF LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS TO MAINTAIN BARANGAY ROADS, BRIDGES 
AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, 
Section 17(b), Paragraph l(v) is hereby repealed. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 3. 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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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The credit card is a very useM tool. It frees us from the need to bring cash, thus 
bringing convenience and security to its users. 
First time credit card holders are prone to the dangers of overspending. Once they 
receive their first bill, they become shocked and realize that they have been buried under 
the avalanche of tremendous interest and surcharges. 
The repeal of the usury law is not a license for persons to charge prohibitive 
interest rates. Thus, the State has to come in to regulate the interest rates charged by 
credit card companies so that a healthier economic environment will prevail for the 
benefit of the credit card holder and the credit card company. 


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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
PROVJDING PROTECTION TO CREDIT CARD HOLDERS BY SETTING A 
CEILING ON INTEREST RATES AND SURCHARGES AND PROHIBITING 
HIDDEN PENALTIES OR COSTS IMPOSED BY CREDIT CARD COMPANZES, 
BANKS, AND SIMILAR LNSTITUTIONS ON PURCHASES AND CASH 
ADVANCES MADE THROUGH SUCH FACILITY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress so assembled. 
SECTION 1. Interest rates imposed by credit card companies on purchases and 
cash advances made through such facility shall in no case be higher than 1% per month or 
12% per annum, without compounding. 
SECTION 2. Surcharges or penalties shall likewise be limited to a ceiling of 1% 
per month, without compounding. 
SECTION 3. No other costs shall be imposed other than the foregoing except for 
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of collection completely disclosed to, sufficiently 
understood by and voluntarily agreed with by an applicant for credit card facility, 
SECTION 4. The pertinent provisions of the Truth in Lending Act shall apply 
suppletorjly insofar as relevant and complementary to the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in 
at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 952, mentions a charge of a legacy or a devise upon an heir. The 
basis of this power to make a charge against the heir is the presumed continuation of the 
personality of the deceased. 
However, an heir is no longer the continuation of the personality of the deceased. An heir 
does not assume responsibility for the obligations of the decedent. As a rule, legacies or devises 
are a charge or burden upon the State itself, unless the testator expressly burdens a particular 
heir, legatee or devisee with their payment. 
This bill seeks to amend Article 952 to remove a misleading presumption.* 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS 
THE CIVL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 952 ON LEGACIES AND DEVISES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 952, is hereby amended, as follows: 
“Article952. The heir [, charged with the legacy or devise] or the 
executor or administrator of the estate, must deliver the very thing bequeathed if 
he is liable to do so and cannot discharge this obligation by paying its value. 
“Legacies of money must be paid in cash, even though the heir or the 
estate may not have any. 
“The expenses necessary for the delivery of the thing bequeathed shall be 
for the account of the heir or the estate, but without prejudice to the legitime.” 
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. - Presidential Decree No. 1602 is hereby amended and 
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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First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 1043 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presidential Decree 1866, as amended by Republic Act 8294, 
penalizes, among other things, any person who shall unlawfully 
manufacture, deal in, acquire, dispose or possess any firearm described 
therein. This bill complements the provisions of P.D. 1866, as amended, 
by making civilly liable any legal owner of a firearm who shall fail to report 
the theft of hislher firearm. 
The purpose of this bill is to deter violation of P.D. 1866. Legal 
owners who fail to immediately report theft of their firearms unintentionally 
arm the offenders and facilitate in the latter's intended commission of 
other crimes by the use of the stolen firearms. Firearm theft is a major 
criminal problem and the legal owners thereof have the responsibility to 
prevent the commission thereof. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
AN ACT REQUIRING THE REPORTING OF THEFT OF A 
FIREARM BY THE LEGAL OWNER THEREOF AND 
PROVIDING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senafe and House of Represenfafives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Report of 
Theft of Firearm Act". 
Section 2. (a) The legal owner of a firearm shall report the theft of 
a firearm within 72 hours to the chief law enforcement officer of the 
municipality in which the theft occurred. 
(b) A person who violates the provision of this section shall 
be liable to a civil penalty of not les than Php2,000.00 for a first offense 
and Php6,000.00 for a second or subsequent offense. 
Section 3. Separability Clause. - If any provisions, or part hereof, 
is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
Section 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, decree, 
issuance, ordinance, rule and regulation or any part thereof contrary or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is also hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
Section 5. Efecfivify Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved.
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Forcible or violent violation of a woman's chastity under any circumstance 
is a most detestable crime (See, People vs. Barbo, 56 SCRA 459, 467 citinn 
Blackstone). Indeed, it is declared an heinous crime and penalized, in qualified 
cases, with the penalty of death (Art. 335 of the Revised Penal Code as 
amended by R.A. 7659). 
Cursory review of our penal statutes reveals that sexual violation of or 
sexual intercourse with a female corpse is presently beyond the pale of our 
criminal justice system. At most, desecration of the dead in this regard merely 
gives rise to liability for damages (Art. 309, New Civil Code). 
Under existing provisions of the Revised Penal Code only defamation to 
blacken the memory of one who is dead is criminalized (Art. 353, R.P.C. Le. 
libel). 
This Bill seeks to plug this distinct lacuna in the law by penalizing 
necrophiles or those who morbidly derive sexual gratification by copulating with a 
corpse. That such forcible imposition of manhood is directed against a lifeless 
female does not make the grisly act any less detestable and heinous. In fact, this 
vicious bestiality is notoriously offensive and revolting to the feelings of the living 
even as it grossly desecrates the dead 
Passage of this Bill is earnestly recommended. 
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AN ACT 
CRlMlNALlZlNG NECROPHILIA OR CARNAL KNOWLEDGE WITH THE 
DEAD AND IMPOSING APPROPRIATE PENALTIES THEREOF, 
3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
INCORPORATING FOR THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 335-A INTO ACT NO. 
Be if enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be incorporated after Article 335 of Act No. 3815, 
as amended, otherwise known as the ”Revised Penal Code” a new article which 
shall read as follows: 
”ART. 335-A. Necrophilia. Pena/fy. - NECROPHILIA IS 
COMMITTED BY A PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN SEXUAL 
INTERCOURSE WITH A FEMALE CORPSE. 
PERSONS FOUND GUlLTY OF NECROPHILJA SHALL 
SUFFER THE PENALTY OF RECLUSION PERPETUA TO 
DEATH AND A FINE OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
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PERSON IN WHOSE CARE OR CUSTODY SUCH FEMALE 
CORPSE IS FOUND, THE PENALTY SHALL BE DEATH.” 
SECTION 2. All laws, rules and regulations, decrees, issuances or any 
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, modified or 
amended accordingly. 


SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On 17 May 2006, the first Filipino, Mr. Heracleo "Leo" Oracion, has 
reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Other Filipino 
mountaineers namely; Mr. Erwin "Pastor" Emata and Mr. Romeo Garduce 
likewise reached the summit of the highest mountain on a later date. 
While on 16 May 2007, the "Kaya ng Pinay" Everest Team composed of 
Noelle Wenceslao, Janet Belarmino and Carina Dayondon set a record in 
Everest history by becoming the first ASEAN women to traverse Mt. Everest. 
The above named mountaineers and all other Filipinos who have 
conquered Mount Everest made the nation proud and have shown the world that 
Filipinos have the capacity to excel if armed with determination and hard work. 
These Filipino mountaineers are now the Philippine's real symbol of 
determination, hope and success. 
In order to commemorate this glorious event and to encourage the Filipino 
people to aim high and to excel like these mountaineers, it is proposed that the 
month of May of every year be designated as the "Mountaineering Month". 
In view of the above, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR 
AS “MOUNTAINEERING MONTH” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy.- It is the policy of the State to promote 
physical education, encourage and sustain the development of sports in the 
country to foster physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the 
development of a healthy and alert citizenry. 
SECTION 2. The month of May of every year is hereby declared as 
“Mountaineering Month”. 
SECTION 3. Lead Agency.- In the observance of this yearly occasion, the 
Philippine Sports Commission shall conduct activities and programs in order to 
celebrate the glorious event. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Philippine Sports 
Commission shall promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for 
the effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 


SECTION 5. Separability Clause.- If any provision or part thereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 6657, also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, 
Section 3 (c) defines agricultural land as “land devoted to agricultural activity and not classified 
as mineral, forest, residential, commercial or industrial land.” 
The comprehensive agrarian reform program is easily circumvented due to the very 
narrow definition of agricultural land which specifies that the land must he “devoted to 
agricultural activity.” Also, lands already covered by the program are easily reclassified and 
converted into non-productive even if irrigated or potentially inigable. 
This bill broadens the definition of agricultural land by including those lands which were 
previously devoted to agricultural activities but which were left idle by their owners and lands 
which are irrigated and potentially inigahle as defined by Administrative Order No. 20 of the 
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AN ACT 
MENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657, ALSO KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE 
AGRARIAN REFORM LAW, BROADENING THE DEFINITION OF AGRICULTURAL 
LAND BY INCLUDING THOSE LANDS WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY DEVOTED TO 
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES BUT WHICH WERE LEFT IDLE BY THEIR OWNERS 
AND LANDS WHICH ARE IRRIGATED AND POTENTIALLY IRRIGABLE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 3 (c) of Republic Act No. 6657 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“Section 3. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act, unless the context 
indicates otherwise: 
(c) Agricultural Land refers to land devoted to agricultural activity as 
defined in this Act and not classified as mineral, forest, residential, commercial or 
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COMMITMENTS FOR REHABILITATION. 
SECTION 2. 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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Introduced by Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to provide that all contractual and casual government employees be paid 
their corresponding wages during special public holidays, and to appropriate funds 
therefore. 
Section 9, Article I1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the “State shall promote 
a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the 
nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social 
services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality 
of life for all. 
All contractual and casual employees work under the principle of “no work, no pay” 
basis. Hence, during non-working special public holidays when tenured employees are 
paid a full day’s wage, said “marginalized” employees are deprived of the same privilege. 
This situation may very well be seen as unfair, considering that they too, are burdened by 
the same problems confronting the regular employees such as the rising cost of living, 
basic health care and decent education for their children. This practice runs counter to the 
government’s declared policy as mentioned above and, in connection with the rising 
standard of living and therefore, aggravates the already impoverished plight of most 
Filipino families. 
A dynamic workforce is the backbone of a prosperous nation, and without the proper 
incentives to safeguard an employee’s right to an improved quality of life, the avowed 
goal of the government toward sustainable development will be hard to achieve. 
Thus, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio F. Trilianes IV 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING THAT ALL CONTRACTUAL AND CASUAL EMPLOYEES IN 
THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE BE PAID THEIR CORRESPONDING WAGES 
DURING SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. All contractual and casual government employees who have 
rendered at least six (6) months of continuous government service shall be entitled to 
payment of their corresponding daily wages during special public holidays as inay be 
proclaimed by the President of the Philippines. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall 
be charged to the appropriations of the respective government agencies wherein such 
contractual and casual employees are employed. Thereafter, such sums as may be 
necessary for its continued implementation shall be charged to the Annual General 
Appropriations Act, 
SEC. 3. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or 
proclamations and other issuances, contmy or inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Escudero as authors thereof 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE FORFEITURE LAW, TO PROVIDE A FIXED PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE 
OF FORFEITED PROPERTIES IN CORRUPTION CASES AS ADDITIONAL 
FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Plzilippiizes in Congress 
Assembled: 
SECTION 1. Sec. 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Section 6. judgment. If the respondent is unable to show to the 
satisfaction of the court that he has lawfully acquired the property in question, 
then the court shall declare such property forfeited in favor of the State, and by 
virtue of such judgment the property aforesaid shall become property of the 
State: Provided, That THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE VALUE OF SUCH 
PROPERTY FORFEITED IN A FINAL AND EXECUTORY ORDER OF THE 
COURT SHALL BE EARMARKED AS ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN FAVOR 
OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN; PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT IF 
THE PROPERTY IS NOT IN CASH IT SHALL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC 
AUCTION AND THE PROCEEDS THEREOF, AFTER DEDUCTING THE 
THIRTY PERCENT (30%) FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, SHALL 
ACCRUE TO THE GENERAL FUND. No judgment shall be rendered within six 
months before any general election or within three months before any special 
election. The Court may, in addition, refer this case to the corresponding 
Executive Department for administrative or criminal action, or both.” 
SEC. 2. 
Separability Clause. - Any portion or provisions of this Act that may be 
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and provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions or provisions can still subsist 
and be given effect in their entirety 
SEC. 3. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations and 
administrative regulations, or any parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby 
revoked, repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 4. 
publication in at least two (2) national papers of general circulation. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The province of South Cotabato was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 4849 
which was enacted on July 18, 1966. The following year marked the first observance of 
its foundation anniversary and since then, every July 18 of the year became the 
traditional celebration of such momentous occasion. 
It was observed, however, that through the years the participation in the different 
activities during the celebration was mostly limited to the provincial employees and 
some volunteer groups due to the fact that said date always falls on a regular work day. 
The only exception is if it falls on a Sunday. 
In recognition of the historical significance of the founding of the province and the 
need to instill it in the heart and mind of every South CotabateAo, it is only fitting that 
July 18 be declared a special non-working holiday to enable the greater masses of its 
people to participate, reflect and celebrate the event with appropriate programs and 
ceremonies. 
Moreover, said date also coincides with celebration of the T'nalak Festival which 
showcases primarily the notable achievements and sterling advancements of the South 
Cotabatefios in the field of culture and arts and more importantly, helps in the promotion 
of peace and the growing trade, investments and tourism of the province. 
The approval of this bill is, thus, earnestly sought. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
7 CEG 19 :.!L :<A 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S. No. 1979 
Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JULY 18TH AS SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE 
OF SOUTH COTABATO IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATlON 
ANNIVERSARY AND THE CULMINATION OF THE T'NALAK FESTIVAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. 
July 18 from this year hereon is hereby declared a special 
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nonworking holiday in South Cotabato, in commemoration of its foundation anniversary 
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and the culmination of the T'nalak Festival. 
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Approved, 
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
14'h Congress of the Republic) 
1' Regular Session 
) 
of the Philippines 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. N o . S 2 9  
introduced by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentei, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 393 of the Local Government Code mandates that barangay 
officials, including barangay tanod, shall receive honoraria, aJJowances, and such 
other emoluments, as may be authorized by law or ordinance. 
This bill proposes the granting of Five Hundred (P500.00) Pesos monthly 
This is a recognition of the vital contribution of barangay tanods in 
The passage of this legislative measure is earnestly requested. 
allowance for all barangay tanods. 
delivering basic services to the residents of the barangay. 
LqGt4/h/kay 
AQ iLlNO Q. PIM NTEL, JR. 


14'h Congress of the Republic) 
of the Philippines 
) 
1" Regular Session 
) 
Introduced bv Senator Aauilino Q. Pimentel. Jr. 
AN ACT 
GRANTING FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS MONTHLY ALLOWANCE TO 
ALL BARANGAY TANODS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to grant all 
barangay tanods a monthly allowance of Five Hundred (P500.00) Pesos. 
SECTION 2. Every barangay unit shall be entitled to enlist the services of 
a maximum of ten (IO) barangay tanods whose names and dates of service shall 
be properly recorded and forwarded to the city/municipal authorities by the 
barangay secretary or the barangay chairman, for monitoring purposes. 
SECTION 3. The amount of allowance provided herein is separate from 
any other form of remuneration that the barangay tanods might receive from their 
respective citieslmunicipalities. 
The funds covering the amount of allowance shall be 
released to the barangays which shall create a Trust Fund for this purpose. The 
barangay shall effect the payment to the barangay tanods in a manner similar to 
the payment of wages of other barangay officials. 
SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act 
shall be funded out of the appropriation of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG) under the current Appropriations Act. Thereafter, this item 
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. 
SECTION 6. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG), in consultation with the Liga ng mga Barangay, shall, within 
thirty (30) days from effectivity of this Act, issue such rules and regulations 
necessary for the proper implementation of the provisions of this law. 
SECTION 7. Any law, presidential decree, issuance, executive order, 
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or 
amended accordingly. 
SECTION 8. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, 
the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 9. This Act shall take effect ten (IO) days following its complete 
publication in any national newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
S. NO. 
1388 
Prepared by the Committees on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws; and 
Youth, Women and Family Relations, with Senators Gordon, Villar, Santiago, Madrigal, and the 
Members of the Committees. as authors thereof 
“AN ACT 
REPEALING THE CRIME OF PREMATURE MARRIAGES IN ARTICLE 351 OF THE 
REVISED PENAL CODE” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The crime of Premature Marriages in Article 351 of the 
Revised Penal Code is hereby repealed. 
Sec. 2. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette on in a 
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
) 
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
S. No. __ 
8471 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It has been oRen said that our men and women in the government service, 
particularly those who have devoted their years in the government for more than twenty 
or thirty years despite meager salaries are so called unsung heroes of our country. But 
beyond this recognition, nothing much appears to await them as they leave the 
government service. 
This bill therefore aims to give due recognition to these unsung heroes by the 
expedient act of promoting them ONE GRADE HIGHER at the time of their retirement, 
an assurance that when they leave the government service, they have been duly rewarded. 
The system of AUTOMATIC PROMOTION is an enshrined policy in the 
military and there is no compelling reason why said system should not likewise be 
extended to the civil service. 
& 
Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


Republic of the Philippines 
1 
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
First Regular session 
) 
Introdiieed by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMEm OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNME" SERVICE AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
He it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philppmes in 
Congres<s assembled: 
Section 1. Automatic Promotion - All government officials and employees who 
are eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion 
equivalent to One Grade Level Higher than hidher position at the time of retirement. For 
this purpose, the adjusted Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used for the 
computation of hidher retirement 
Section 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of 
Budget and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall formulate 
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
Section 3. Separability Clause.-In the event any portion or provision of this Act 
is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected 
thereby shabemain in force and in effect. 
Section 4. Effectivity.- 
This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article 287 of Presidential Decree No. 442 or the Labor Code of the Philippines provides 
for the retirement benefits of employees 
As held in Aquino vs. NLRC, GR. No. 87653, 11 February 1992, the retirement benefits 
are intended to help the employee enjoy the remaining years of his life, lessening the 
burden of worrying for his financial support, and are a form of reward for his loyalty and 
service to the employer'. 
In relation to the above article is Article 288 which provides for the penalties of violators 
of the Article 287. 
However, the penalties as provided for in Article 288 are lenient. As a tool to help 
safeguard the noble objective embodied in Article 287, there is a need to provide for 
stricter penalties in Article 288. Thus, the need to amend this provision. 
In view of the above, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
*Poquiz, Salvador A. Labor Relations Law With Notes and Comments. Manila: REX Bookstore, Inc., 2006, 
p. 402. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT OF 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “LABOR CODE 
OF THE PHILIPPINES” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress, assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 288 of Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known as the 
“Labor Code of the Philippines” is hereby amended as follows: 
“ART. 288. Penalties - Except as otherwise provided in this Code, or unless the 
acts complained of hinges on a question of interpretation or implementation of 
ambiguous provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement, any 
violation of the provision of this Code declared to be unlawful or penal in nature 
shall be punished with a fine of not less than TEN THOUSAND PESOS 
(P10,OOO.OO) [One Thousand Pesos (Pl, 000.00) 1 nor more than THIRTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (P30, 000.00) [Ten Thousand Pesos (PIO, 000.00) ] or 
imprisonment of not less than ONE YEAR [three months] nor more than SIX 
[three] years, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. 
In addition to such penalty, any alien found guilty shall be summarily deported 
upon completion of service of sentence. 
Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding any criminal offense 
punished in this Code shall be under the concurrent jurisdiction of the Municipal 
or City Courts and the REGIONAL TRIAL COURT [Courts of First Instance].” 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including 
rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
1 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
Introduced bv Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
It has been often said that our men and women in the government service, particularly those who 
have devoted their years in the government for more than twenty or thirty years despite meager 
salaries are so called unsung heroes of our country. But beyond this recognition, nothing much 
appears to await them as they leave the government service. 
This bill therefore aims to give due recognition to these unsung heroes by the expedient act of 
promoting them one grade higher at the time of their retirement, an assurance that when they 
leave the government service, they have been duly rewarded. 
This system of automatic promotion is an enshrined policy in the military and there is no 
compelling reason why said system should not likewise be extended to the civil service. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
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S.NO. 
Introduced bv Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV 
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AN ACT 
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. AUTOMATIC PROMOTION - All government officials and employees who are 
eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to One 
Grade Level Higher than hisker position at the time of retirement. For this purpose, the adjusted 
Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the basis for the computation of hisker 
retirement. 
SECTION 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of Budget 
and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall formulate the necessary 
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State recognizes that gunfire poses serious risks to public safety and 
that mandatoly reporting of gunshot wounds will enable police to take immediate 
steps to prevent further violence, injury or death. 
This bill seeks to require the mandatory disclosure of information to police 
respecting persons being treated for gunshot wounds and providing for the 
imposition of penalty for violation thereof. 
MANNYVI LAR 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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f?Y . - ^_I.._ 
SENATE 
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Senate Bill No. m1 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO POLICE 
RESPECTING PERSONS BEING TREATED FOR GUNSHOT WOUNDS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Definition. - In this Act, “facility” means- 
(a) a hospital 
(b) an organization or institution that provides health care services 
(c) 
a clinic that provides health care services, or 
(c) 
a medical doctor’s office. 
SECTION 2. Mandatory disclosure of gunshot wounds.- (a) Every facility 
that treats a person for a gunshot wound shall disclose to the police authorities 
the fact that a person is being treated for a gunshot wound, the person’s name, if 
known, and the name and location of the facility. 
(b) Any facility which violates the provision of this Act shall be liable to a 
civil penalty of not les than Php20,000.00 for a first offense and Php50,000.00 for 
a second or subsequent offense. 
SECTION 3. Manner and Timing of Disclosure.- The disclosure must be 
made orally and as soon as it is reasonably practicable to do so without 
interfering with the person’s treatment or disrupting the regular activities of the 
facility. 
SECTION 4. Protection from liability.- No action or other proceeding for 
damages shall be instituted against a facility, a director, officer or employee of a 
facility or a health care practitioner for any act done in good faith in the execution 
or intended execution of a duty under this Act or for any alleged neglect or 
default in the execution in good faith of that duty. 


Section 5. Separability Clause. - If any provisions, or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
Section 6. 
Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, decree, 
issuance, ordinance, rule and regulation or any part thereof contrary or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is also hereby repealed, modified or 
amended accordingly. 
Section 7. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
I 
First Regular Session 
1 
FOURTEENTH CQNGRESS 
1 
S E N A T E  
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G, EStUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
ft has been often said that OW men and women in the gouemenk service, 
particularly those who have devoted their years in the government for more than 
twenty or thirty years despite meager salaries are so called u m n g  heroes of our 
country. But beyond this recognition, nothing much appears to await them as they 
leave the government service. 
This biIl therefwe aims to give due recognition to these unsung heroes by the 
expedient. act of promoting them ONE GRADE HT-R 
at the time of th& 
retirement, an assurance that when they leave the government service, they have 
been daily rewarded. 
This system of AUTOMATIC PROMOTION is an enshrined policy in the 
military and there is no compelling reason whysaid system should not likewise be 
extended to the civil service. 
Approvalof this Bill is earnestly sought. 
A 


Repubfic of the Philippines 
1 
First Regular Session 
I 
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS 
1 
Bill No. - 
1243 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFLCLALS 
AND EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVRRNMENT SERVICE 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTtON 1. AUTOMATE PROMOTION - AI1 government officials and 
employees who are eligible for compuIsory retirement shall be granted an 
automatic promotion equivalent to One Grade Level Higher than his/her 
position at the time of retirement, For this purpose, the adjusted Salary 
Grade Level of the retiree shd€ be used as the basis for the computation of 
hisJher retirement. 
SECTION 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the 
Department of Budget and Management and the Government Service 
Insurance System shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations for 
the efkctive implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon iWapprova1. 
Approved,