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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATOR 
15 August 2013 
MS. MA. ANTONIETTE ARISTOZA 
Service Chief, Legislative Bills and Index Service 
Senate of the Philippines 
Dear Ms. Arisloza: 
On behalf of our principal, Senator Loren Legarda, we respectfully request that the 
following bills and resolution be withdrawn from the official list filed by her on 
account of double filing: 
• 
Senate Bill No. 1188 - An Act Providing for the Establishment of Barangay 
Drugstores, Otherwise known as "Botica sa Barangay" and for Other Purposes; 
Senate Bill No. 1189 - "An Act Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act No. 
7309, Enli tied, "An Act Creating a Board of ClaIms under the Department of 
Justice for Victims of Unjust Imprisonment or Detention and Victims of Violent 
Crimes and for Other Purposes"; and 
• 
Senate Resolution No. 134 - "Urging President Benigno S. Aquino to Declare the 
Year 2013 as the Year of the Overseas Filipino Workers in Recognition of their 
Courage, Determination and Self Sacrifice for the Sake of their Families and of 
the Nation at Large". 
We look forward to YOllr kind action on this matter. 
Very truly yours, 
.~ 
R 
.HEl. Q'~\JGAN HERRERA 
CI ief Legal Counsel 
Room 209 Senate of the Philippines, GSIS Building, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 
TeL No 552~6601 to 80 Loc. 5537 • Fax No. 833-4987 
Website: http://'NWw.torenlegarda.com.ph • e-mail: loren@lorenlegarda.com.ph
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 158 3 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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SEP -9 P 3 :32 
Various cellphone companies look for ways to entice their customers to avail of 
their services through various promotions and strategies. Customers therefore 
are often victimized by such offerings sent by telecommunications companies via 
text or short messages (SMS) that jacks up their monthly bills or consumes their 
prf;}-paid credit. While some of the messages are received by the subscribers for 
free, they still remain unsolicited. 
There is a need therefore to regulate these indiscriminate offerings by prohibiting 
any matter sent by network companies via text or SMS which are not solicited by 
the subscriber. 
This bill seeks to prohibit cellphone network companies from unsolicited 
materials to their subscribers via text message or short message service (SMS). 
For these reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
SEP -9 P 3 :32 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
15 8 3 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING CELLPHONE NETWORK COMPANIES FROM SENDING 
UNSOLICITED MATERIAL TO THEIR SUBSCRIBERS VIA TEXT OR SHORT 
MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) . 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. With the exception of legitimate notifications of past due accounts, 
cellphone network companies! are· hereby prohibited from sending unsolicited 
materials such as advertisements, offering, promotions, subscriptions and other 
notifications to their subscribers via text or short message service (SMS). 
SEC 2. Penalty. - Cellphone network companies found to have violated this Act 
shall be punished with a fine of Twenty thousand pesos (P20,OOO.OO) to One 
hundred thousand pesos (P100,OOO.OO) per violation. 
SEC 3. Separability Clause. - If any clause, provision, paragraph or part of this 
Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, 
invalidate or impair any other part hereof, but $ueh judgment shall be merely 
confined to the clause, provision, paragraph or part directly involved in the 
controversy in which such judgment has been rendered. 
SEC 4. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decreed, executive orders and other 
adrnini!!trativ~ i!!sl,lClllces an<;l part!! th~r~9f which ar~ iI1C9n!!ii?t~nt with th~ 
provisions of this Act are hereby modified, superseded or repealed accordingly. 
SEC 5. Effectivity. - This Act take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication 
in the Official Gazette or a major daily newspaper of general circulation in the 
Philippines, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.No. 
1824 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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OCT-3 P6:03 
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, 
Section l7(b), Paragraph 1 (v) provides for the devolution to local government units the 
maintenance of barangay roads, bridges and water supply systems. 
Barangay 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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MIRIAMDEF~~SORS~TIrU 
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• This bill was originally filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
1824 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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REPEALING SECTION 17 (B), PARAGRAPH l(V) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, ALSO 
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KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, ON THE OBLIGATION OF 
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO MAINTAIN BARANGAYROADS, BRIDGES 
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AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 17(b), Paragraph l(v) of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known 
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as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby repealed. 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
9 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
10 
with this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
(i~fh;r: l1f till! ~~~}}(rrhlf' 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
AUG 29 l\ 9 :48 
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SENATE 
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Senate Bill No. __ 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN, JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 867, Paragraph 2 does not allow an absolute or 
temporary prohibition by the testator in the disposition of the estate "beyond the 
limit fixed in Article 863," 
Likewise, paragraph 3 makes reference to the limit 
prescribed in Article 863, But no such period is provided by Article 863, Instead, it 
is Article 870 which provides the period limiting the prohibition on alienation to 
twenty (20) years. 
This bill amends Article 867 so that it would correctly refer to Article 870, 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested, 
GOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
Ut.Hh~r (1' tift' ~,p(\"tbtV 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
AUG 29 
1\ 9 :48 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 13 ~~ 8 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF 
THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 867 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 867, is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Article 867. The following shall not take effect: 
t 
Fideicommissary substitutions which are not made in an 
express manner, either by giving them this name, or imposing 
upon the fiduciary the absolute obligation to deliver the property 
to a second heir,' 
2. Provisions which contain a perpetual prohibition to alienate, and 
even a temporary one, beyond the limit fixed in Article {863J 
870; 
3. Those which impose upon the heir in the charge of paying to 
various persons successively, beyond the limit prescribed in 
Article[8631870, a certain income or pension; 
4. Those which leave to a person the whole or part of the 
hereditary property in order that he may apply or invest the 
same according to secret instructions communicated to him by 
the testator." 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected 
shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3, 
Repealing Clause. 
Any law, presidential decree or issuance-, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified oramended 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,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Reglllar Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
1693 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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SEP 17 P 3 :49 
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 th Congress.' 
• This bill was re-filed during the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENIj~93 
S,No,~ __ _ 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
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 L Article 337 of the Penal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 
5 
"Article 337, Qualified Seduction-The seduction of a [virgin] PERSON 
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over twelve (12) years and under eighteen (18) years of age, committed by any 
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person in public authority, priest, home-servant, domestic, guardian, teacher, 
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EMPLOYER, or any person who, in any capacity, shall be entrusted with the 
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education or custody of the [woman] PERSON seduced, REGARDLESS OF 
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WHETHER CONSENT WAS GIVEN shall be punished by prision 
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[correccionalJ MAYOR in its [minimum and medium] MAXIMUM period[s], 
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The penalty [next higher in degree] OF RECLUSION PERPETUA shall be 
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imposed upon any person who shall seduce his or her sibling, or descendant 
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[whether or not she be a virgin or over eighteen years] REGARDLESS of age, 
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Under the provisions of this chapter, seduction is committed when the offender 
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has carnal knowledge [of! OR COMMITS ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS 
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AGAINST any of the persons and under the circumstances described herein," 
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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
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valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
2 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
3 
with the provisions 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 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Ma. Antoniettc P. Aristoza 
Director 
BILLS AND JNDEX SERVICE 
Senate of the Philippines 
17 October 2013 
This is to respecITully infolin you ,bat Sen. Santiago is withdrawing SBN 
1799 entitled, "Magna Carta io!' Homeowners' Associations," 
Wc apologize for the inconvenience. 
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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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) 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. _--.:1=--=4_2_5_ 
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AUG 29 P 4 :39 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G, EJERCITO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 
1987 Constitution, 
Executive Order No. 
292 or the 
Administrative Code of 1987 and other enabling laws provide for the 
general qualifications and limitations in the appointment of the members 
of the Cabinet. The purpose of such requirements is to ensure that the 
appointees possess the necessary skills, expertise and integrity essential 
to the job. 
Section 45 of Chapter 10, Sub-Title n, Title VIII, Book IV of 
Executive Order No. 292, provides for the general qualifications required 
of all department secretaries. However, in case of the Secretary of the 
Department of National Defense, there is a need to further emphasize the 
constitutional mandate regarding civilian supremacy over the military. 
By prohibiting a former military officer from being appointed as 
Secretary of National Defense (SND) within three (3) years after relief 
from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the 
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the position of SND will be 
shielded from controversies arising from appointments and assignments 
within the AP'P. 
By having no prior personal and professional 
relationships with the officers, the SND would be more objective and 
impartial in policy determination and recommendations. On the part of 
former military officers, the prohibition shall also afford them sufficient 
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time to adapt to civilian life. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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JOf!lEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 


SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. __ 1_4_2_5_ 
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AUG 29 P 4 :39 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 BY 
PROHIBITING A PERSON FROM BEING APPOINTED AS THE 
SECRETAftY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE 
WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS AFTER RELIEF, SEPARATION 
OR RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS A COMMISSIONED 
OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 45 of Chapter 10, Book IV of Executive Order 
No. 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby 
amended by inserting a paragraph after the first paragraph thereof to 
read as follows: 
"Sec. 45. Qualifications of Secretaries. - The Secretaries shall be 
citizens of the Philippines and not less than twenty-five years of age. "IN 
THE CASE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, NO 
PERSON MAY BE APPOINTED AS SECRETARY THEREOF WITHIN 
THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS AFTER RELIEF, SEPARATION OR 
RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER 
OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THEPHILIPPINES (AFP)." 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, rules, regulations, 
orders, circulars and memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect immediately 
upon approval. 
Approved,
Sen. linggoy Ejercito Estrada 
Anak ng Masa 
04 September 2013 
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS 
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MS. MA. ANTONIETTE ARTISTOZA 
Service Chief 
Legislative Sills and Index Service 
Senate of the Philippines 
Pasay City 
Dear Director Artistoza: 
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This is to inform your good office that we are withdrawing Senate Sill 1486 
entitled, "An Act Conferring Career Professional Eligibility Upon Regular and Ex-
Officio Members of the Sangguniang Sayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and 
Sangguniang Panlalawigan, and for Other Purposes" filed by Senator Jinggoy 
Ejercito Estrada last 03 September 2013, 
Thank you very much. 
Very truly yours, 
. . 
ATTY. ~G. 
MEJIA 
Chief o\~;:;uc", , 
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Room 602 Senate of the Philippines, GSIS Building, Financial Center, Pasay City 
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Email Add: jinggoy@senjinggoyestrada.(om 
fax No.: 5526685 
Website: www.senjinggoyestrada,(om· www.senate,gov.ph
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THB REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
SEP 18 P 4 :13 
SENATE 
S. No. 
"1 '72:3 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution, Article 2, Section 16 states that: 
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, 
Instruction in environmental topics such as recycling, em;rgy efficiency, conservation, 
and climate control is essential and relevant for students throughout the country. The basic aim 
of environmental education is to provide our children with the knowledge needed to develop a 
sense of responsibility towards the environment and the rational utilization of its riches. With 
increasing emphasis nationwide on sustainability and conservation, it is only appropriate that our 
young students be given adequate instruction on environmental issues. This will not only instruct 
students on how to be good citizens, it will also expose them to potential future careers dealing 
with the environment and conservation.' 
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• This bill was originally filed in the 14" Congress. 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Reglliar Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.No. 1723 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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REQUIRING THAT THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS 
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FROM KINDERGARTEN TO ELEMENTARY INCLUDE A COMPONENT IN 
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress· 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Instruction in Environmental Education. - The Department of Education 
shall ensure that the course of instruction from kindergarten to elementary school shall include a 
component on environmental education. Such component shall instruct students on topics 
including, but not limited to, recycling, energy efficiency, conservation, and climate change. The 
Secretary of Education shall determine how to incorporate such component in existing curricula 
and shall promulgate any regulations needed to carry out such determination. 
II 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or 
12 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or 
13 
modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
15 
following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 illY 27 P 3 :25 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1 9 7 5 
RECEIVED "\"-f 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In a world of depleting natural resources there is now a need to institute 
measures that would bring about conservation and preservation of the country's 
meager resources at all levels. One of the means to achieve this is to establish 
mechanisms for the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials particularly in 
the manufacturing process of consumer goods. 
Hence, this bill provides for the mandated use of biodegradable and 
recyclable materials in consumer product packaging with the end in view of 
providing a level of conservation at the manufacturing level. 
Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly recommended. 
OY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
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NIlV 27 P 3 :25 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1975 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS 
FOR THE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS 
Be in enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the 
state to ensure conservation and preservation of our natural environment. The use 
of recyclable and 
biodegradable materials is· hereby mandated in the 
manufacturing process of consumer goods. 
SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the following terms shall 
be defined as follows: 
a. Biodegradable - shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated in 
the natural setting. 
b. Consumer goods- shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high-
volume for a mass market. 
c. Recyclable- shall mean the quality of material which makes it useful to be 
used again in any manufacturing process. 
SEC. 3. Incentive. Any business or non-business entity which shall 
undertake the effort of using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the 
packaging of consumer goods shall enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its income 
tax to the extent of the proven cost of the recyclable or biodegradable material on 
its production process. 
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulation. the secretary of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the 
necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, letters of instruction, 
rules and regUlation or this at hereby deemed modified, repealed or amended. 
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SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provisions of this Act or the application 
of such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the 
remainder of this Act or the application of such provision to other persons or 
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 
SEC. 7. 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,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B.No._~1106 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Eor centuries, the communities living in the> Philippines and in China have had 
extensive ties built primarily on the basis of trade and commerce. These linkages were 
further strengthen by the gradual assimilation of ethnic Chinese with the local 
population following intermarriages among them. This is evidenced by the ancestry of 
the country's revolutionary heroes and prominent personalities such as Jose Rizal and 
Vicente Lim. 
At present, the ethnic Chinese and the Filipinos with Chinese ancestry make up around 
1.3% and 22%, respectively of the country's population. The Filipino-Chinese as they 
are more known have played a key role in the economic and cultural development of 
the Philippines. Their known acumen in entrepreneurship and solidarity with their host 
country-as expressed in their volunteer organizations, have continued to strengthen 
ties among various communities. 
This bill seeks to recognize the immeasurable contribution .of the Filipino Chinese 
community in our country and strengthen the Filipino-Chinese amity by declaring the 
day on which the Chinese New Year falls each year as a non-working Holiday 
throughout the entire Philippines. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATII0 
S. B.No. 
6 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
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DECLARING THE DAY ON WHICH CHINESE NEW YEAR FALLS 
EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY 
AS A SIGN OF GOODWILL AND AMITY 
BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Recognizing the immeasurable contribution of the Filipino Chinese 
community in our counhoy and in order to strengthen the Filipino-Chinese amity, the 
day on which the Chinese New Year falls each year is hereby declared as a special non-
working Holiday throughout the entire Philippines. 
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
1
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
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) 
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S.B. No. 2853 
'11 
MAY 31 
P3 :04 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The City of San Fernando Pampanga is comprised of 35 barangays and has a 
registered total population of almost 300,000 as of year 2010. According to the National 
Statistics Office, this is expected to increase in double in 19 years if the current trend of 
high growth rate in population remains. Urbanization also develops fast along with San 
Fernando's population growth. On the other hand, the regional hospital of the city 
known as the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital was left by fast urbanization 
with only 250 beds to accommodate the medical needs of the city. 
I believe that now is the right time to push this measure because this is in 
consonance to the policy of the state which is to provide quality and efficient health 
services. 
For the reasons stated above, the passage of this measure is urgently sought. 
NG REVILLA, JR. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2853 
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) 
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'11 
MAY 31 
P 3 :04 
Introduced By: Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF 
JOSE B. L1NGAD MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL IN 
SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) 
TO FIVE HUNDRED (500), UPGRADING ITS' SERVICES AND FACILITIES 
AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE 
OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. The authorized bed capacity of the Jose B. Lingad Memorial 
General Hospital (JBLMGH) in San Fernando City, Pampanga is hereby upgraded from 
two hundred fifty (250) to five 
hundred (500) beds. 
SECTION 2. The existing service facilities and professional health (services of 
the JBLMGH are hereby upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the bed 
capacity increase as provided for in Section I hereof. 
SECTION 3. The existing workforce of the JBLMGH 
shall 
also be 
correspondingly increased. The Department of Health, in coordination with the 
Department of Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission, shall 
determine the additional plantilla pOSitions to be created and filled up 
upon prior 
consultation with the JBLMGH. 
SECTION 4. The increase in bed capacity of the JBLMGH from two hundred fifty 
(250) to five hundred (500) beds shall be implemented for a period of not more than four 
(4) years from the approval of this Act. 
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SECTION 5. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the 
Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 6. 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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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SEN~i23 
S. No. 
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I!;lfCFIVH) BY: "C 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Third-parties should not be permitted to give personal information about a credit or 
debit cardholder to the issuer of the card. The cardholder is ultimately responsible for the use of 
the card, and their credit history is affected by any use of or changes to the account. Any errors 
, 
in the information provided by a third-party might be recorded on a consumer credit report, 
where even providing a different street address can affect a consumer's credit history. Also, if a 
third-party were permitted to give the address of the cardholder to the issuer, they might be able 
to divert monthly statements to another address or raise the limit of the line of credit attached to 
the card. 
This bill would not limit the transmittal of financial or transaction information by 
merchants or businesses; because the transmittal of these types of information is necessary for 
the use of credit and debit cards. What this legislation recognizes is the fact that the cardholder is 
ultimately responsible for the use of their card, hence making them the sole source of personal 
information about themselves.' 
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bill' MIRIAM DEF'\jSOR sA-irTIA1° 
• This bill was originally filed in the 14'h Congress. 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
) 
SEN~323 
S. No. _--'-"---''--=-
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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PROHIBITING CARD ISSUERS FROM ACCEPTING THIRD-PARTY SOURCED 
3 
PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION I. Prohibited User Information Requests. Issuers of CreditlDebit Cards are 
5 
prohibited from knowingly accepting or soliciting the personal information of a card holder from 
6 
a third-party. 
7 
SECTION 3. Penalty. Upon conviction of a violation of this Act, a fine of One 
8 
Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) per occurrence shall be imposed. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
, 
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parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
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following its publication in the Official Gazette or in twb (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
I
FIFTEENTH CONGRESSOF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2825 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
N~Y 17 P3 :40 
Health is a shared responsibility. involving equitable access to essential 
care and collective defense against transnational threats. 
As part of the advocacy of attaining the highest level of health service to all 
its constituents, by providing an effective and high-quality medical care and 
services is a principal duty of the state. 
The Severo Memorial District Hospital may obtain its advancement from a 
primary to secondary health institution through modernization and upgrading of 
fifty (50) into one hundred (100)-bed capacity hospital. Further enhancement of its 
infrastructure as well as medical equipment will greatly contribute in providing 
better and efficient service to the people in the locality. 
Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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) 
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S.B. No . .2l3..2 5 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
'11 
MAY 17 P 3 :40 
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"AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE UPGRADE AND MODERNIZATION AS WELL 
AS INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE SEVERO VERALLO 
MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL AT TAYTAYAN, CITY OF BOGO, 
PROVINCE OF CEBU FROM FIFTY (50) TO ONE HUNDRED (100)- BED 
CAPACITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Severo Verallo Memorial District Hospital in Taytayan, City of 
Bogo, Province of Cebu is hereby modernized and upgraded from a fifty 
(50)-bed capacity secondary hospital into one hundred (100)-bed capacity 
which shall be under the direct technical operation and administration of the 
Department of Health. 
SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall issue and promulgate such rules and 
regulations as deemed necessary for the evaluation, approval and 
implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the 
Department's programs the operationalization of the Severo Verallo 
Memorial District Hospital, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. 
The local government unit (LGU) concerned shall continue to 
provide funding for the Severo Verallo Memorial District Hospital until such 
time that its full funding is included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a 
newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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) 
) 
SENATE 
S.8. No. 2824 
'11 
MAY 17 P3 :40 
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Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Considered to be a first class community, the Mariveles district in the 
province of Sataan has a total population of 85, 780 dispersed among the 18 
barangays with a population growth rate of 4.71% per annum. With regards to 
the totality of the residents within this Municipality, there is 30% employment rate 
and 
almost more than 27,000 
people work in the industrial sector. 
(http://www.marivelesgovph.org) 
Mariveles is also known as one of the first districts to be engaged upon 
the notion of industrialization and thus propagating a need for additional 
programs that would compensate for the basic health services for its 
constituency. 
The establishment of the Mariveles district hospital is aimed at ensuring 
an environment in which the residents would be able to afford quality health care 
as well as having a well maintained facility. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2824 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
"AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE MARIVELES DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARIVELES, PROVINCE OF BATAAN 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
'11 
rlAY 17 P3 :40 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Municipal, Government of Mariveles, a fifty (50)-bed capacity district hospital in the 
Municipality of Mariveles, Province of Sataan to be known as the Mariveles District 
Hospital. 
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 17, paragraph (f) of Republic Act No. 
7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991", the Mariveles 
District Hospital shall receive from the national government such amount to provide 
or augment its basic health services and facilities for a period of five (5) years until 
such time that it shall have been established to meet the requirements of its 
inhabitants. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the 
Department's 
programs 
the 
national 
government's 
assistance 
for 
the 
operationalization of the Mariveles District Hospital, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENA}S66 
S.No. __ 
'11 
JAN 31 
P 3 :57 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The concept of the Barangay as the basic unit of Government, is a unique 
feature of the Philippine democratic system of governance. 
The Punong 
Barangay, as head of this unit of government, is therefore also in a unique 
position in providing government services tp their constituencies. Empowering 
the Punong Barangay to administer oaths"":'including the oath of office of the 
President of the Republic, the highest office in the land, is more than symbolic. 
This is a confirmation of the important part that the Barangay and its officials, 
play in the everyday life of the Filipino People. 
Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
FRA~CUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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) 
) 
SENATE 
s.No.2GB£) 
'11 
JAN 31 
P 3 :57 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PUNONG'.BARANGAY TO ADMINISTER 
THE OATH OF OFFICE OF ANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, INCLUDING 
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 41 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 
Be it euaded by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION I. Section 41 of Executive Order No. 292 otherwise known as the 
2 
Administrative Code of 1987 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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4 
"SECTION 41. Officers Authorized to Administer Oaths. - (1) The 
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following officers have general authority to administer oath: Notaries public, 
6 
members of the judiciary, clerks of courts, the Secretary of either House of 
7 
the Congress of the Philippines, of depmtments, bureau directors, register of 
8 
deeds, provincial governors and lieutenant-g\lVernors, city mayors, municipal 
9 
mayors, PUNONG BARANGA YS and any other officer in the service of the 
10 
government of the Philippines whose appointment is vested in the President. 
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(2) Oaths may be administered by any officer whose duties, as 
13 
defined by law or regulation, require presentation to him of any statement 
14 
under oath." 
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SEC. 2. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations, which 
18 
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two 
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(2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 2178 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Alternative dispute resolution or ADR has become an effective legal mechanism 
in settling controversies or disputes in court. 
As a way of encouraging ADR and promoting its use, this bill seeks to provide 
the benefit, favorable to the accused, of lowering the penalty in case of conviction in 
criminal cases where the civil aspect of which is settled with finality through or by 
ADR. 
It is submitted that with this proposal, criminal cases will be resolved with 
dispatch especially in determining and satisfying civil liability at the least which is 
impliedly instituted in the filing of such cases in court. 
An immediate deliberation of this bill is thus requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 2178 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY LOWER THAN THAT 
PRESCRIBED BY LAW IN CRIMINAL CASES THE CIVIL CASE OF WHICH 
IS SETTLED THROUGH OR BY ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 
AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9285 
Be it enacted by the Sennte and the House of Representatives of ti1£ Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. A new section is hereby added under Chapter 8 of Republic Act 
No. 9285 to be numbered and read as follows: 
, 
SEC. 54. 
EFFECTS OF ADR ON CRIMINAL CASES. - IN CRIMINAL 
CASES WI-IEEE THE CIVIL ASPECT OF WI-lICH IS SETTLED WITH PINAUTY 
BY ADH TI-Il'i PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE AT LEAST TWO (2) 
DECEEES LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIl3ED BY LAW. IF THE SUBJECT 
OFFENSE CANNOT BE LOWEEED BY TWO (2) DECEEES PUESUANT TO 
AIUICLE 61 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE (RPC) THEN THE PENALTY TO 
BE IMPOSED SHALL BE FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE NEXT LOWER 
PENALTY PEESCEIBED BY LAW. 
SEC. 2. 
The sections subsequent to the provisions in Section 1 hereof are 
hereby renumbered as SECTIONS 55 to 57 accordingly. 
SEC. 3. 
All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed and modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 4. 
This Act shall take effect 15 days following its complete publication 
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
.SENATE 
S.B. No. 2493 
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) 
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Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Concepcion District Hospital has had a bed capacity of fifty for 
the past 18 years now, since it was increased from twenty five beds 
through virtue of Republic Act 7224 in 1992. It has been over 18 years 
since that time and the population of Concepcion has increased 
significantly. The meager 50 beds is not nearly enough to address the 
number of patients serviced by the hospital. 
Aside from the residents of Concepcion, the hospital also provides 
medical assistance, treatment and services emergency cases from 
neighboring municipalities such as La Paz, Capas and Bamban. Pursuant 
to of public service through legislation, I believe it is high time that we pass 
this bill in order to alleviate the plight of our needy fellowmen in Tarlac. 
For the reasons stated above, the passage of this measure is 
urgently sought. 


• 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2493 
) 
) 
) 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
"AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE CONCEPCION DISTRICT 
HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CONCEPCION, PROVINCE OF 
TARLAC FROM FIFTY (50) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) BEDS, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR J/ 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
The bed capacity of Concepcion District Hospital in the 
Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Tarlac, is hereby increased 
from Fifty (50) to one hundred beds (100) .. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall 
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following 
its enactment. 
SEC. 3. Any Law which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall 
be deemed repeal. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS of the 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2394 
, Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
We often heard that teaching is not just a profession but a vocation. It entails a lot 
of dedication and perseverance for one to endure and survive in this kind of endeavor. 
Financial gain is not the primary consideration but the love and passion to share the 
knowledge one learned and acquired through best education and work experience. 
Teachers, professors, instructors, educators or any other names they are called for 
are aware that they have a great responsibility of molding the youth not only of becoming 
responsible individuals but also an advocate of change and progress in society. Thus, they 
playa vital role in preparing the youth in nation-building. 
The State recognizes the importance of this role, and institutes a policy that 
establishes, maintains, and supports a complete, adequate, and integrated system of 
education relevant to the needs of the people and society. 
It is in this regard that we should not deprive our students to be taught by 
competent and highly qualified educators. In the same vein, we should not divest from 
the local chief executives who have expertise in certain fields and have shown exemplary 
achievements, the opportunity to teach. 
We should not punish these local chief 
executives by not allowing them to teach at the expense of our youth's education for the 
sole reason that they are elected as chieflocal executives. 
Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RA.~)N.IM".ING REVILLA, JR. 


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• FIFTEENTH CONGRESS ofthe 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2394 
Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
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AN ACT AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SECTION 90 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SEC. 1. Paragraph (a), Section 90 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended as follows: 
"Section 90. Practice of Profession. 
"(a) EXCEPT IN TEACHING PROFESSION IN THEIR FIELD OF 
EXPERTISE, all governors, city and municipal mayors are prohibited from 
practicing their profession or engaging in any occupation other than the exercise of 
their functions as local chief executives, PROVIDED FURTHER THAT 
HOURS CONSUMED IN TEACHING SHALL NOT EXCEED FIVE 
HOURS PER WEEK." 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause - If for any reason any section or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not effected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are 
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or 
repealed. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at least 
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,