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First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The AFP Modernization Act was established to undertake reforms in the 
management of AFP personnel, among others. One of its main thrusts was to be 
able to orient members of the AFP towards a people-oriented military service. 
While the existing undergraduate programs may serve to implement most of the 
AFP's task, the need to introduce a masteral studies program appears to be the 
next logical step to be able to further develop the AFP's skills. 
As a key player in national development, the AFP must see to it that its 
members continually enrich themselves both in training and academic skills. The 
proposed masteral program will foster an environment set for higher learning and 
will train the younger officers to be effective military managers. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Y EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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SENATE 
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, AN ACT 
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, BY GRANTING THE PHILIPPINE 
MILITARY ACADEMY (PMA) THE POWER TO CONFER MASTERAL 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and 'House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is a policy of the State to give 
priority to education and to establish, maintain and support a complete, 
adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people 
and society. 
SEC. 2. Sub-paragraph (4), Section 58, Chapter 9, Subtitle II, Title VIII, 
Book 9 of Executive Order No, 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code 
of 1987, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 58. Organization xxx 
(4) There shall be an Academic Board organized by the Chief of 
Staff, which shall be composed of not more than fifteen (15) 
members selected from the officers of the Academy upon 
recommendation of the Superintendent. 
The Board shall, in 
accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Chief 
of Staff, have the power to confer baccalaureate degrees upon the 
cadets 
who 
satisfactorily 
complete 
the 
approved 
UNDERGRADUATE course of study, AS WELL AS CONFER THE 
MASTERAL DEGREES 
UPON 
OFFICERS 
OF AFP WHO 
SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE APPROVED GRADUATE 
COURSE OF STUDY." 
SEC. 
3.Repealing Clause. 
All 
laws, decrees, 
executive orders, 
administrative orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC 4. Effectivity. This, Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
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Senate Bill No. I) 61 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 27 of the 1987 Constitution provides that "The State 
shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and 
effective measures against graft and corruption." A clean, honest and efficient 
bureaucracy is an important component in the provision of good and effective 
government. 
Graft and corruption in government imposes an informal tax burden that 
affects the efficiency of private sector enterprises and private markets. It is an 
insidious influence that tears at the moral fabric of the nation and leaves 
debilitating effects on productive economic undertakings. The drive against graft 
and corruption in government however is burdened with a serious incentive 
incompatibility. This is the fact that those who have knowledge of any acts of 
malfeasance by government officials and employees are deterred from reporting 
such acts because of their vulnerability to subsequent acts of reprisal. 
This bill addresses the situation with a provision that will grant rewards 
and provide protection to individuals who will report acts of malfeasance in 
government offices. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
Senator 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Senate Bill No. 661 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING THE GRANTING OF REWARDS AND PROTECTION TO THOSE 
WHO WILL REPORT MALFEASANCE IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall maintain honesty 
and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures 
against graft and corruption. 
SEC. 2. Reward and Protection. - Any government employee who will 
report any act of malfeasance committed by his superior or any of his co-
employees shall be granted a reward or incentive in terms of cash, bonus or 
promotion in rank, if qualified, and shall be provided protection against any 
retaliation from erring officials or employees. 
SEC. 3. Implementing Rules. - The Civil Service Commission shall issue 
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act 
which shall include appropriate rewards or incentives. 
SEC. 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Civil 
Service Commission under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, 
such amount as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this Act 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 3 
amended accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 737, states that, "the donor's capacity shall be 
determined as of the time of the making of the donation." The te,rm "making" must 
be interpreted to mean "perfection" of the donation, otherwise if "making" means 
"giving", Art. 737 would in some cases be inconsistent with Art. 734 which states 
that "the donation is perfected' from the moment the donor knows of the 
acceptance by the donee". 
An example of the perceived inconsistency is: "an insane donor donates 
on January 1, Donee accepts on January 5. Donor regains sanity on January 7. 
Donor knows of donee's acceptance on January 8, at a time when he was sane 
(capacitated). In this case, if we interpret "making" as "giving", the donation would 
be voidable because of the donor's incapacity at the time he "gave" his property 
to the donee. On the other hand, if we consider "making" as "perfection", the 
donation would be valid because at the time of "making" (perfection), both parties 
had full capacity. 
To avoid this interpretation, the language of article 737 must be changed 
to make it clear and consistent with other provisions of the Civil Code on 
Donations. 
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Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE 
OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 737, MAKING IT CONSISTENT WITH THE 
OTHER PROVISIONS .UNDER THE TITLE ON DONATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 386, also known as the Civil Code of the 
Philippines, Article 737, is hereby amended to read as follows; is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
"Article 737 [The Donor's capacity shall be determined as of 
the time of the making. of the donation] AT THE TIME THE 
DONATION IS PERFEOTED, BOTH THE DONOR AND THE 
DONEE MUST BE CAPACITATED. 
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. 
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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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 16, of the Constitution provides: 
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"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced 
and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature" 
The proximity of landfills/garbage dumps to institutions of public or private education 
is a vital concern to the safety and health of students. Prohibiting the issuance of permits for 
landfills within twenty kilometers of educational institutions allows for a safe environment 
essential for learning. 
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This bill would ensure that the experience ofU.P. Los Banos as regards a neighboring 
dump site will not be replicated elsewhere. The I-hectare open dumpsite in Los Banos is located 
at the buffer zone of the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve between the Saran Creek aud a private 
property along the Jamboree site and National Road: 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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PROHIBITING THE SITING OF LANDFILLS/GARBAGE DUMPS NEAR 
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EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled.' 
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SECTION I. Prohibition. No permit for a landfill/garbage dump shall be issued when 
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its premises or portion thereof is located· within 20 kilometers of a public or private institution of 
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elementary, secondary, or higher education. 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
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thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. 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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Approved, 
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First Regular Session 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Penal Code, Arts. 178 and 348, penalize only those persons who use 
fictitious name and conceal their true identity, or usurp the civil status of another. These 
penal provisions do not apply to persons who, for any reason of their own, induce or 
cause one to do these prohibited acts. 
The bill seeks to penalize not only those who directly commit the prohibited acts 
under Arts. 178 and 348, but also those without whose inducement, the crime would not 
have been committed. 


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AN ACT PENALIZING ANY PERSON WHO INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO 
USE A FICTITIOUS NAME, OR CONCEALS HIS TRUE NAME, OR USURPS THE 
CIVIL, STATUS OF ANOTHER PERSON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
ARTICLES 178 AND 348 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representativ.es of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
"Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name. The 
penalty of Prison Mayor and a fine not to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a 
fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the 
execution of a judgment or causing damage. 
Any person who conceals his true name and other personal 
circumstances shall be punished by Arresto Menor or a fine not to 
exceed Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00). 
THE PENALTY OF PRISON MAYOR AND FINE NOT TO 
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P 50,000.00) SHALL BE 
IMPOSED 
UPON ANY PERSON 
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WHATSOEVER, KNOWINGLY INDUCES ANOTHER TO USE A 
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FICTITIOUS NAME OR CONCEAL HIS TRUE NAME AND OTHER 
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. 
SEC: 2. Article 348 of the Revised Penal code is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Art. 348. Usurpation of civil status.- The penalty of Prison Mayor 
shall be imposed upon any person who shall usurp the civil status of 
another, should he do for the purpose of defrauding the offended party or 
his heirs; otherwise, the penalty of Prison Correctional in its medium and 
maximum periods shall be imposed. 
THE PENALTY OF PRISON MAYOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD 
SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY 
INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USURP THE CIVIL, STATUS OF 
ANOTHER FOR ANY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER. 
SEC. 3. 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 OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1287 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Deaf-blindness is a unique disability that incorporates the sensory loss of 
both sight and hearing. Persons with this disability experience extreme isolation 
and the inability to access the services and information which most of us take for 
granted. 
It is appropriate to celebrate the achievements of deaf-blind persons and 
to recognize that increased public awareness of this disability is crucial to 
increase opportunities for those.who live with it. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Tit/e- This Act shall be known and cited as the "Deaf-Blind 
Awareness Month". 
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SECTION 2. The month of June is permanently designated as "Deaf-Blind 
Awareness Month" in the Philippines. 
SECTION 3. The Department of Health shall urge all citizens to recognize 
"Deaf-Blind Awareness Month" and shall hold programs and activities for the 
observance of the event. The Department shall likewise provide encouragement 
and assistance to those organizations that offer educational, advocacy and 
support services for the deaf-blind persons. 
SECTION 4. Implementil',lg Rules and Regulations.- The Department of 
Health 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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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to declare unlawful for any person to use in mass media, the
words “Muslim” and/or “Christian” or any other word that would denote religious,
regional or ethnic affiliation to describe any person suspected of or convicted for
having committed criminal or unlawful acts.

By penalizing the practice of using “Muslim” and/or “Christian” in
association with suspected or convicted criminal would create a friendly
atmosphere among Filipinos regardless of cultural or religious beliefs and
ultimately help in the development of our country.

In view of the significance of this bill to the country’s peace, development
and progress, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MANNY VILLAR.


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First Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF THE WORDS “MUSLIM” AND
“CHRISTIAN” IN MASS MEDIA TO DESCRIBE ANY PERSON SUSPECTED
OF OR CONVICTED FOR HAVING COMMITTED CRIMINAL OR UNLAWFUL

ACTS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Prohibited Act. — It is hereby declared unlawful for any
person to use in mass media, the words “Muslim” and/or “Christian” or any other
word that would denote religious, regional or ethnic affiliation to describe any
person suspected of or convicted for having committed criminal or unlawful acts.

SEC. 2, Penalties. - The penalty of arresto mayor or a fine ranging from
One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) to Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00), or both,
at the discretion of the court, shall be imposed upon any person found guilty of
violating Section 1 hereof.

The editor-in-chief, in the case of print media, and the news editor, in the
case of broadcast media and other forms of mass media, shall be imposed a fine
not lower than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00).

The juridical entity violating this Act shall be imposed a fine not lower than
Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) for every violation. For the second and
succeeding offenses, the penalties shall be doubled.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules. - The Philippine Information Agency, in
coordination with the concerned sectors and entities, shall promulgate the rules
and regulations to implement this Act within three (3) months after its effectivity.

SEC. 4, Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. — If any part of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions thereof not affected thereby shall
remain valid and effective.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The writing is on the wall. As of 2008, Road accidents are the fourth leading
cause of death in the Philippines. While it is true'that the Philippines has one of the
worst road conditions in the world as regards their poorly maintained public roads,
inadequate traffic signages and the like, it is also a fact that public utility operators are
presented with the least bit of opportunity to succeed under this setting of boundary
systems and commission-based employment for drivers.

In light of the recent tragic events that has befelled not only the masses of our
society but also those that belong to the upper echelon, it is high time that we make
adjustments in our labor laws that will allow for a better system involving operators in
their relationship with drivers, providing for a fixed income of employment instead of
their employment being boundary and commission-based.

The passage of this legislation is thus, earnestly sought.

MANNY VILLAR


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AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLE 82 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Article 82 of Presidential Decree No. 442 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“ART. 82. Coverage. - The provisions of this Title shall apply to employees in all
establishments and undertakings whether for profit or not, but not to government
employees, managerial employees, field personnel, members of the family of the
employer who are dependent on him for support, domestic helpers, persons in
the personal service of another, and workers who are paid by results as
determined by the Secretary of Labor in appropriate regulations.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL ALSO APPLY TO PUBLIC UTILITY
VEHICLE DRIVERS

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - 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 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 HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Prostate cancer· is now one of the leading causes of death among Filipino 
males. Statistics show that about 25 percent of men afflicted with prostate cancer die 
ultimately. 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 men 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 to educate the public and increase 
awareness on prostate cancer. 


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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A.PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON 
PROSTATE CANCER 
Be it enacted by the Senate and 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." 
SEC. 2. Definition of Terms -
For purposes of this Act, the term -
(a) 
"Director" means the Director of the Non-Communicable Disease 
Control Service of the Department of Health. 
SEC. 3. Establishment of Program for Public Education on Prostate Cancer. -
The Director shall carry out a program on prostate cancer. Through the program, he 
shall conduct or support activities -
(a) to educate males who are forty (40) yeas of age or older on the 
need to periodically undergoing physical examinations or such 
cancers, including education on the frequency and type of such 
examination that are appropriate for various age groups of such 
men; and 
(b) to educate males on the availability and appropriateness of 
procedures for detecting he cancer in its early stages, including 
the procedure known as prostate ultrasound. 
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SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law 0 the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause.-
Any law, preSidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to 
or inconsistent with, the provisions of his Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two(2) newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article XI, Section 14, mandates the State to ensure the fundamental 
equality before the law of women and men. However, this provision is disregarded by the Penal 
Code, Article 337, which defines and penalizes qualified seduction. 
Under the present law, qualified seduction may only be committed against women. Thus, 
this bill seeks to remove the gender bias as to who may be a victim of qualified seduction by 
penalizing acts of qualified seduction committed against men. 
This bill is a product of the public hearings conducted by the Committee on 
Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws during the 11" Congress. * 
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S.No. 1960 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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AMENDING ARTICLE 337 OF THE PENAL CODE, ELIMINATING GENDER BIAS 
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IN QUALIFIED SEDUCTION AND INCREASING THE IMPOSABLE PENALTY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Article 337 of the Penal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"Article 337. Qualified Seduction-The seduction of a [virgin] PERSON over twelve (12) 
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years and under eighteen (18) years of age, committed by any person in public authority, 
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priest, home-servant, domestic, guardian, teacher, EMPLOYER, or auy person who, in 
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any capacity, shall be entrusted with the education or custody of the [womau] PERSON 
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seduced, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER CONSENT WAS GIVEN shall be punished by 
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prision [correccionalJ MAYOR in its [minimum aud medium] MAXIMUM period[s]. 
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The penalty [next higher in degree] OF RECLUSION PERPETUA shall be imposed upon 
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any person who shall seduce his or her sibling, or descendaut [whether or not she be a 
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virgin or over eighteen years] REGARDLESS of age. Under the provisions of this 
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chapter, seduction is committed when the offender has carnal knowledge [of] OR 
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COMMITS ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS AGAINST any of the persons and under the 
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circumstances described herein." 
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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If auy provision 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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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 is inconsistent 
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with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
4 
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
5 
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 Tim PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SEN~TlI 
S. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution: 
"The State shaH protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced 
and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature." 
Carbon monoxide has been called the "silent killer." Because carbon monoxide is 
colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, victims are not aware of the danger around them. 
It is a significantly toxic gas and is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries. 
Long term exposure to carbon monoxide can affect memory, brain function, behavior, and 
cognition. It is thought that the hippocampus, which is the section of the brain that deals with 
new memories, can be particularly susceptible to long term damage from CO poisoning. 
In accordance with the Constitutional provision above, the National Government must set 
policy directions with regard to carbon monoxide exposure. This bill aims to protect our school 
children from a preventable threat to their lives and health . * 
• This bill was originally filed in the Fourteenth Congress, Second Regular Session 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SENfif66 
S.No. ___ _ 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
AN ACT 
2 
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN SCHOOL 
3 
BUILDINGS 
4 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
5 
assembled: 
6 
SECTION 1. Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The Secretary of Education 
7 
shall adopt regulations requiring the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors in every 
8 
elementary and secondary school building where there is a substantial risk of exposure to carbon 
9 
monoxide. In the determination of which school buildings have substantial risk of exposure to 
10 
carbon monoxide, the Department of Education shall be assisted by the Department of Health 
11 
and the Local Government Unit where the particular school building concerned is located. 
12 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
13 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
14 
modified accordingly. 
15 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
16 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
17 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No, 1250 
INTRODUCED BY SEN_ MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Constitution in Section 13, Article II provides that the state shall 
promote the moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well being of the youth. 
This bill seeks to provide means for the promotion of the moral and 
spiritual well being of our youth in order for them to become valuable and 
effective members of the s6ciety. 
MAN 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
l'j 
Senate Bill No. 1250' 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
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TO PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL WELL BEING FOR 
THE FILIPINO YOUTH, AMENDING SECTIONS 389 AND 426 OF THE 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 329 of the Local Government Code of 1991 is 
hereby amended as follows: 
"Unless otherwise provided in this Title, all income of the 
barangay from whatever source shall accrue to its general fund and 
shall, <:It option of the barangay concerned, be kept as trust fund in 
the custody of the city or municipal treasurer or be deposited in a 
bank, preferably government owned, situated in or nearest to its 
area of jurisdiction.' Such funds shall be disbursed in accordance 
with the provision of this Title. FIFTEEN 15 (ten (10%» percent of 
the general fund of the barangay shall be set aside for the 
sangguniang kabataan." 
SECTION 
2. 
Section 389 (11) of the Local Government Code of 
1991 is hereby amended as follows: 
"Exercise general supervision over the activities of the 
sangguniang kabataan, THE THREE (3) COMMITTEES CREATED 
UNDER SECTION 426 (D), AND THE SPM YOUTH MOVEMENT;" 
SECTION 
3. 
Section 426 (D) of the Local Government Code of 
1991 is hereby amended as follows: 
"CREATE 
THREE 
COMMITTEES 
HEADED. BY 
SK 
MEMBERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL, 
PHYSICAL AND MORAL WELL BEING OF THE YOUTH, AND 
SUCH OTHER BODIES OR COMMITTEES AS IT MAY DEEM 
NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAMS 
AND ACTIVITIES; 
SECTION 
4. 
Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, membership 
to the Katipunan ng Kabataan shall be reduced from 15 years old to 12 years old. 
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SECTION 
5. 
All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
rules and 
regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
6. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
3
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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) 
) 
,SENio52 
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Introduced by Senator Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Discriminatory to Filipino citizens. The Civil Code of the Philippines, as presently 
worded, provides that if a Filipino citizen, regardless of the gender, marries a foreign 
national, and is later on divorced, he or she may re-marry again, provided that the 
foreigner is capacitated to marry. 
The need for the foreigner's capacity to re-marry is not essential as it imposes an 
unnecessary restriction on the Filipino citizen. Reasonable interpretation of the law 
should be that, a Filipino citizen who'is divorced should be allowed to remarry. Although 
this interpretation is reasonable, it is one that should be put in proper wording in the 
Family Code. 
Henceforth, the urgent passage of this measure is of the utmost importance. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. 1052 
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Introduced by Senator Villar 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 26 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 26 of Executive Order No. 209 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Art. 26. All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines, in accordance with the 
laws in force in the country where they were solemnized, and valid there as such, 
shall also be valid in this country, except those prohibited under Articles 35 (1), 
(4), (5) and (6), 36, 37 and 38,. (17a) 
Where a marriage between a Filipino citizen and a foreigner is validly celebrated 
and a divorce is thereafter. validly obtained abroad by the alien spouse 
[capacitating him or her to remarry], the Filipino spouse shall have capacity to 
remarry under Philippine law." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - 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. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
1
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SEN~'W 
S.No. Hj33 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Article XIV Section 2 (1) of the 1987 Constitution: 
The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and 
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and 
. society. (Emphasis supplied) 
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The purpose of the stock market is for people, companies and businesses to trade stocks 
and commodities. As global markets continue to grow, the stock market's influence over the 
middle class becomes more substantial. Buying and. selling stocks may bycome a necessity for 
some younger generations. When today's young people reach the age of retirement there may not 
be much social security left and in order for them to keep up with the demands of everyday 
living expenses, they may need to invest in stocks or other investment plans. 
By requiring a stock market subject in all high school levels, we are assured of future 
leaders who are financially savvy. This is in keeping with the Constitutional mandate above 
which states that the education provided by the State must be relevant to the needs of the people. , 
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,¢Y' MIRIAM DEF'\J,SOR si%Trv 
• This bill was'originally filed in the Fourteenth Congress, Second Regular Session 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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1 
AN ACT 
2 
REQUIRING STOCK MARKET INSTRUCTION IN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION 
3 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
4 
assembled: 
5 
SECTION 1. Instruction Regarding Use of the Stock Market. The Department of 
6 
Education shaH ensure that the course of instruction in all the levels of High School Education in 
7 
the country shall include a component on use of the stock market. Such component shall instruct 
8 
students on the principles of prudent investment, savings and how the stock market reflects the 
9 
national economy. The Secretary of Education shall detennine how to incorporate such 
10 
component in existing curricula and shall promulgate any regulations needed to carry out such 
11 
determination. 
12 
SECTION 2 Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
, 
13 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
14 
accordingly. 
15 
SECTION 3 Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
16 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
17 
Approved, 
1
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF TI-jE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
' 
" 
SENATE 
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SE ,\,,\'1"[ 
OFFICE OF THl 
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Sen~te Bill No. 1096 
RECE1VFr) ,",v .~~ 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The new and heightened sense of history and national identity which has 
been achieved in this country has not been without adverse side-effects. One of 
the most deplorable is the theft of religious icons and cultural objects or artifacts 
from churches, temples and museums all over the country by criminal elements 
who have found new and lucrative market among equally unscrupulous dealers 
and middlemen in these objects, 
This type of larceny threatens the gains attained in establishing our 
people's links to its past. Where religious objects are stolen, it also outrages our 
people's sense of the sacred and the holy. 
The theft of these objects and, likewise of cultural artifacts and artistic 
works which constitute the finest expressions of our art, culture, traditions, and 
way of life, has aroused national indignation. This national indignation should find 
corresponding utterance in our criminal laws. 
It is for this reason that it is here proposed that the penalty imposable on 
crimes involving the unlawful. taking of religious and cultural objects from 
churches, temples and museums should be higher by two degrees than the 
penalty imposed for theft and robbery. 
The adoption of the measure herein proposed is most strongly urged. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1096 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
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TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THEFT OR ROBBERY 
COMMITTED WITHIN THE PREMISES OF CHURCHES, 
TEMPLES AND MUSEUMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1, The penalty to be imposed for theft or robbery committed 
within any church, temple or public museum shall be higher by two degrees than 
that imposable for such offenses under existing law 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in two (2) 'newspapers of general circulation, 
Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
) 
) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1266 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 3, 1988, 
pegged the maximum value of the family home exempt from execution, forced 
sale or attachment at P200,000.00 in the rural areas and P 300,000,00 in the 
urban areas, 
Ten years have elapsed since the effectivity of the Family Code, and such 
amounts have been rendered unrealistic by the current real estate prices, 
This bill seeks to augment the maximum amount of family home exempt 
from execution, forced sale or attachment and thereby safeguard a very basic 
right under the law. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
) 
) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1266 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
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,JUL 12 lI'J:34 
AUGMENTING THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE FAMILY HOME EXEMPT 
FROM EXECUTION, FORCED SALE OR ATTACHMENT, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 157 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
AS AMENDED 
Be if enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 157 of the Family Code of the Philippines, as 
amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
, 
"Art. 157. The actual value of the family home shall not exceed, at 
the time of its constitution, the amount of [three hundred thousand] ONE 
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND pesos in urban areas, and [two 
'hundred thousand] SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND pesos in rural 
areas, or such amounts as may hereafter be fixed by law. 
In any event, if the value of the currency changes after the adoption 
of this Code, the value most favorable for the constitution of a family home 
shall be the basis of evaluation. 
For purposes of this Article, u'rban areas are deemed to include 
chartered cities and municipalities whose annual income at least equals 
that legally required for chartered cities. All others are deemed to be rural 
areas." 
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
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FIFTEENTH.CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) yak *

OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session )
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SEN.
S.No. 1412 N
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Na

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Penal Code, Arts. 178 and 348, penalize only those persons who use fictitious name
and conceal their true identity, or usurp the civil status of another. These penal provisions do not
apply to persons who, for any reason of their own, induce or cause one to do these prohibited
acts.

‘The bill seeks to penalize not only those who directly commit the prohibited acts under
Arts, 178 and 348, but also those without inducement, the crime would not have been

committed.”

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MIRIAM DEFERSOR SANTIAC

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* This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session.



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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago

PENALIZING ANY PERSON WHO INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USE A
FICTITIOUS NAME, OR CONCEALS HIS TRUE NAME, OR USURPS THE CIVIL
STATUS OF ANOTHER PERSON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 178 AND
348 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE.

Beit enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name. The
penalty of prision mayor and a fine not to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a fictitious
name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the execution of a judgment
or causing damage.

Any person who conceals his true name and other personal circumstances
shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Pesos
(P200.00).

THE PENALTY OF PRISION MAYOR AND A FINE NOT TO EXCEED
FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY
PERSON WHO, FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, KNOWINGLY
INDUCES ANOTHER TO USE A FICTITIOUS NAME OR CONCEAL HIS

‘TRUE NAME AND OTHER PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

SECTION 2. Article 348 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as

follows:


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"Art. 348, Usurpation of civil status. — The penalty of prision mayor
shall be imposed upon any person who shall usurp the civil status of another,
should he do for the purpose of defrauding the offended party or his heirs;
otherwise, the penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum
periods shall be imposed.

THE PENALTY OF PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD
SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY INDUCES
OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USURP THE CIVIL STATUS OF ANOTHER

FOR ANY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least

two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,