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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 561 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The flow of public information in the Philippines is very much limited to 
those areas which have adequate communications systems. 
This however 
should not deprive those residing in the rural countryside from gaining access to 
information on government-sponsored projects. 
It is a must therefore that 
government-owned-and-controlled corporations and agencies set aside part of 
their advertising expenditures to advertise in regional, provincial, municipal and 
city publications and radio stations. 
This bill seeks to address the need to improve on the existing public 
information system to accommodate more of the Filipinos' public opinion. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 561 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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REQUIRING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND-CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS 
(GOCCs) AND AGENCIES TO ASSIGN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THEIR 
ADVERTISING EXPENDITURES FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE REGIONAL, 
PROVINCIAL, 
MUNICIPAL 
AND 
CITY 
PUBLICATIONS 
AND 
RADIO 
STATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. 
It is the policy of the State to 
promote the basic rights to public information. The State also recognizes the 
indispensable role of the local mass media, i.e. regional, provincial, municipal 
and city publications and radio stations, in promoting national interest by 
disseminating information and initiating public opinion. 
SEC. 
2. 
Advertising by Government-owned and Controlled 
Corporations and Agencies. 
All 
government-owned 
and 
controlled 
corporations (GOCes) and agencies are hereby required to assign at least 
twenty-five percent (25%) of their advertising expenditures for advertisement in 
regional, prOVincial, municipal and city publications and radio stations. 
SEC. 3. 
Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
I publication in at least two (2) newspapers in general circulation. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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,OOO.OO in the rural areas and P300,OOO.OO in the 
urban areas. 
Thirteen 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 the 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 ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
AN ACT 
INCREASING 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 it 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 a~ 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 
pesos (Php1,000,000.00) in urban areas, and [two hundred thousand] 
SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND pesos (Php750,000.00) 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, urban 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 (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes 
earlier. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
302 
Introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Local Government Code of 1991 mandated the local government units to 
discharge functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to 
them, including the provision of basic services at the barangay level such as health 
care. 
In 1995, Republic Act No. 7883 was enacted to boost the local government's 
efforts with regard to the provision of health care services at the barangay level. The 
law, recognizing the importance of providing health care services to people in the 
barangay through the Primary Health Care Approach, granted benefits and incentives to 
barangay health workers to help fulfill our government's health care objectives. 
I 
It has been eight years since the enactment of RA 7883. While its passage has 
indeed seen improvement in the administration of health services to the grassroots, 
something .may still be done to improve on these gains. 
This bill seeks to amend Section 6 of RA 7883, by granting honoraria and travel 
allowances to barangay health workers to aid in the fulfillment of their duties. This is a 
small amount that can go a long way in the helping our front-liner workers. 
In view of the foregoing premises, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
302 
I ntroduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
AN ACT 
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GRANTING FIXED MONTHLY HONORARIA AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO 
BARAN GAY HEALTH WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 7883, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BARANGA Y HEALTH WORKERS 
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT OF 1995 AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted. by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress of the 
Philippines assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The following paragraphs are hereby inserted after Section 6(e) of 
2 
Republic Act No. 7883: 
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"SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits. 
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XXX 
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"(f) HONORARIA - ALL BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS SHALL BE 
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ENTITLED TO A MONTHLY HONORARIA OF THREE THOUSAND 
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PESOS (P3,OOO.OO). 
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(g) TO AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES, BARANGA Y 
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HEALTH WORKERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A TRANSPORTATION 
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ALLOWANCE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) . 
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PER MONTH, SUBJECT TO LIQUIDATION." 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, 
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rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
18 
accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Milk consumers are improperly informed about the contents of milk they 
acquire from the market. There is also no uniform standards as to the contents 
of skim milk, low fat milk and milk as beverage in final package. 
The Constitution, Article II, Section 15 provides that "The State shall 
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them." In accordance with the constitutional mandate, this 
bill provides for the proper labeling of milk products indicating distinctly in its 
package the non-fat and protein contents of milk solids that are non fat in the 
classification of skim milk, low fat and milk beverage. With this innovation it is 
expected that the consuming public will be properly informed about the nutritional 
contents and value of the milk they consume. The quality of milk will likewise be 
upgraded in order to conform with proper nutritional standards. 
In view hereof, the early passage of this proposed measure is highly 
recommended. 
GOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITOESTRADA 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING 
STANDARDS 
FOR 
THE 
IDENTITY OF 
MILK AND 
REQUIRING THE LABELING THEREOF 
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 "Milk Nutrition 
and Labeling Act'. 
milk: 
SEC. 2. Milk Labeling. The following standards shall apply in identifying 
(a) 
Fluid milk shall indicate on its label such portion of milk which is 
non-fat; 
(b) 
(1) 
Skim milk, that is in its final package form for beverage use, 
shall contain not less than nine percent (9%) of milk solids 
that are non-fat; 
(2) 
Milk, that is in its final package form for beverage use, shall 
contain not less than ten percent (10%) of milk solids that 
are non-fat; 
(3) 
Milk, that is in its final package form for beverage use, shall 
contain not less than 8.7 percent of milk solids that are non-
fat; 
(c) 
The label on any milk product shall prominently display the 
nutritional contents and value of the milk (Le. protein). 
SEC. 3. Separability Clause. 
If any provision of part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 


contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby amended or 
repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the OffiCial Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation.' 
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Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No . 
309 
. Introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Fire fighting is known as one of the most dangerous professions. Firefighters 
working on behalf of the people of the Philippines are called upon to take extraordinary 
risks every day in order to protect the public from the dangers posed by fires and other 
life-threatening situations. Many firefighters have given their lives in the performance of 
their duties. 
Given the enormous commitment which the firefighters in the country have 
demonstrated repeatedly, it is appropriate to proclaim a memorial day to commemorate 
those firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. This day will provide an'opportunity 
for all to honor and recognize the important contribution our firefighters made to 
preserving our safety and well-being. 
I therefore recommend the approval of this bill. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No, 
309 
Introduced by Senator Cynthia A. Villar 
AN ACT TO PROCLAIM 
FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the "Firefighters' Memorial Day 
2 
Act'. 
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SEC. 2. 
Memorial Day Designation. -
The first Sunday of March is permanently 
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designated as "Firefighters' Memorial Day" in the Philippines. 
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SEC. 3. 
Activities for Memorial Day. - The Department of Interior and Local 
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Government (DILG) shall urge all citizens to recognize "Firefighters' Memorial Day" and 
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shall hold programs and activities in observance of the event. 
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SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DILG in consultation with the 
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Bureau of Fire Protection shall promUlgate the appropriate rules and regulations 
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necessary for the effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its 
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approval. 
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SEC. 5. Repealing C/ause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, 
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letter of instruction, ~dministrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
18 
with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
21 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
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circulation. 
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Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 1991, provides: 
"Article 1991 - The depositor's heir, who in good faith, may have sold the 
thing, which he or she did not know was deposited, shall only be bound 
to retum the price he may have received or to assign his right of action 
against the buyer in case the price has not been paid by him. " 
The law incorrectly uses the term "depositor's". It was intended to apply 
where the depository dies and the thing deposited is left with his or her heir who 
sells it in good faith. It limits the heir's liability to the depositor. 
To give Article 1991 its desired effect, "depositor's" must be replaced with 
"depositary's" . 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bi!! is earnestly sought. 
GOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 1991 OF R.A. NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL 
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 1991, is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Art. 1991. The [depositor's] DEPOSITARY'S heir who in 
good faith may have sold the thing which he did not know was 
deposited, shall only be bound to return the price he may have 
received or to assign his right of action against the buyer in case 
the price has not been paid by him." 
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. - 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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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Senate Bill NO._9_6_'7_ 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The AFP Modernization Act was established to undertake reforrns 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. 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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 
DEGREES 
UPON 
OFFICERS 
OF 
THE 
ARMED 
FORCES 
OF 
THE 
PHILIPPINES (AFP) 
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,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 0]<' THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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s. B. No •. ___ _ 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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It has been often said· that our men and women in the government service, 
particularly those who have devoted their years in the· government for more than twenty or 
thirty years despite meager salaries are so called unsung heroes of our country. But beyond 
this recognition, nothing much appears to await them as they leave the government service. 
This bill therefore.aims.to give due recognition to these unsung heroes by the expedient 
act of promoting them one grade :higher at the time of their retirement, an assurance that 
when they leave the government service, they have been daily rewarded. 
This system of automatic promotion is an enshrined policy in the military and 
there is no compelling reason why said system should not likewise be extended to the civil 
service. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERP 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 600 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
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PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICI¥S AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
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Be it enacted by Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Automatic Promotion. - All govenunent officials and employees who are 
eligible for compUlsory retirement shall be granted an <lutomatic promotion equivalent to One 
Grade Level Higher than hislher position at the time of retirement. For this purpose, the 
adjusted Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the basis for the computation of 
hislher retirement. 
SECTION 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of 
Budget and Management and the Govenunent Service Insurance System shall fonnulate 
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 3. Effectivily. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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First Regular Session 
SENATE 
s.B. No. 288 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Commonwealth Act 647, otherwise known as An Act to grant maternity 
leave to married women who are in the service of the government or any of its 
instrumentalities provides that: 
"Married women who are permanently or temporarily 
appointed in the service of the government, or in any 
of 
its 
branches, 
subdivisions, 
agencies, 
or 
instrumentalities, 
including the corporations and 
enterprises owned or controlled by the government, 
shall, in addition to the vacation and sick leave which 
they may enjoy now, be entitled in case of pregnancy 
to a maternity leave of sixty days ... " 
Yet, in the private sector, women, regardless of whether she is married or 
unmarried, are provided with maternity leave benefits. This is granted through the 
provisions of Republic Act No. 8282, or the Social Security System Act. 
It is disappointing that discrimination against women come in forms such 
as these in government institutions. It must be maintained that as a matter of 
right, unmarried pregnant women in government service should also enjoy 
maternity leave benefits as unmarried pregnant women in the private sector 
service. 
The Philippine Constitution recognizes the role of women in nation-
building. It now becomes imperative that under whatever circumstances a 
pregnant woman is in, the State shall promote and protect her right. 
This bill seeks to address the discrimination against unmarried pregnant 
women in the government sector. 
In this regard, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT 
GRANTING MATERNITY LEAVE BENEFITS 
TO UNMARRIED PREGNANT WOMEN 
WHO ARE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Any employee who is permanently or temporarily appointed 
in government service, or in any of its branches, subdivisions or instrumentalities 
including corporations and enterprises owned or controlled by the Government 
shall, in addition ·to the vacation and sick leaves which they may enjoy, be 
entitled in case of pregnancy to a maternity leave of sixty (60) days for normal 
delivery, or seventy-eight (78) days in case of caesarean delivery. 
SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. 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 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Barangay Tanod brigades were organized to assist the government in the 
maintenance of peace and order in the country. Pursuant to such duty, they 
conduct rondas or nightly patrols, necessarily exposing their lives and limbs to 
danger in the hands of criminal elements and other wayward members of society. 
In fact, an alarming number of Barangay Tanods have already been assaulted, 
injured and/or killed, leaving their families and dependents to fend for 
themselves. 
This bill seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed members of the 
Barangay Tanod brigades during their incumbency as such. It is in recognition of 
their active participation and constructive role in the maintenance of peace and 
order. It will also serve as an incentive for a more faithful performance and 
discharge of their duties and functions. 
It is the aim of this bill to give to the Barangay Tanods what is due to them. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of this bill is highly 
recommended. 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY TANOD 
BRIGADES Dl,JRING 
THEIR INCUMBENCY, APPROPRIATING 
Fl,JNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay T anod brigades 
shall be granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One 
Thousand Pesos (P1 ,000.00) per month. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act 
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, 
such sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be 
included in the annual budget of the local government unit concerned. 
SEC. 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any 
manner, any benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local 
ordinances and other issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade 
members. 
SEC. 4. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall 
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act. 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 557 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA' 'f . '~"'. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the case of Exconde vs. Capuno, 101 Phil 843, the Supreme Court 
ruled that the provision of Article 2180 of the Civil Code applies only to 
institutions of arts and trades and, therefore, the teachers and the heads of 
academic educational institutions cannot be held liable for the negligent acts of 
their students. 
There is no substantial difference between institutions of arts and trades 
and academic educational institutions in so far as concerning the proper 
supervision and vigilance over their pupils or students. Academic teachers are 
not exempt from the duty of ensuring that their students do not commit a tort to 
the detriment of third persons, so long as they are in a position to exercise 
authority and supervision over their students. 
Considering the dissenting opinion of former Justice J.B.L. Reyes and the 
proliferation of not only institutions of arts and trade but also academic 
educational institutions, there. would be no sound reason for limiting Article 2180 
of the Civil Code to teachers of arts and trades only. Hence, this bill seeks to 
include academic educational institutions under the coverage of Article 2180. 
Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
JERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 55'7 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL 
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 2180 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The penultimate paragraph of Article 2180, New Civil Code is 
hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Lastly, teachers or heads of establishment of arts and 
trades OR ACADEMIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS shall b~ 
liable for damages caused by their pupils and students or 
apprentices, so long as they remain in their custody. " 
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,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 
126 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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This bill repeals Section 4 (c) (4) of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime 
Prevention Act of2012, finding basis on the unequivocal constitutional provision on freedom of 
speech. l It is submitted that any form of libel is a form of "abridging the freedom of speech, of 
expression, of press x x x." 
This representation filed a similar bill, Senate Bill No. 2162, in July 2010 with the reason 
that decriminalizing libel under Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code is to accord greater 
protection to freedom of speech and expression, specifically those done by means of writing and 
other similar means, by taking away the threat or fear of incarceration, restraint of liberty and 
fine. 
However, with today's modern technology, the crime of libel does not only prove 
antiquated but to the conh'ary even overarching as a state tool to restrain freedom of speech. This 
is quite evident with the passage of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of2012, Republic Act (RA) 
No. 10175, which broadens the coverage of the crime of libel to include even those with the use 
of "computer system or other similar means that may be devised in the future. 2" This must never 
be countenanced if only to remain consistent to the constitutionally prescribed freedom of the 
press. 
A strong media could give great service to the Filipino people in providing an effective 
mechanism of complete and fearless transparency over the excesses of government in the 
exercise of its powers and prerogatives. 
Nonetheless, this bill does not negate civil liability in case the elements of libel subsist, 
which is but in consonance with the provisions of the Civil Code on Human Relations, 
specifically Articles 19 to 21 thereof. 
Respectfully submitted for immediate consideration and approval. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
1 Section 4, Article III, The Constitution 
2 No.4, Section 4 (c), Chapter II, RA No. 10175 
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First Regular Session 
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S, B. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT REPEALING 
SECTION 4 (c) (4), CHAPTER II OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
10175 
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Be it enacted by Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Repealing Clause. - Section 4 (c) (4), Chapter II of Republic Act No. 
2 
10175 is hereby repealed. 
3 
4 
All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations contrary or 
5 
inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby likewise repealed or modified accordingly. 
6 
7 
SE<;:. 2. Effectivity. - lbis Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
8 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general 
9 
circulation, /Nhichever comes first. 
10 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No.· 689 
Introduced by Senator LOREN LEGARDA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Barangay Security Development Officers (BSDOs) play an important role since 
they deliver a noteworthy service in maintaining peace and order in barangays. Their 
night patrols safeguard the community at the risk of exposing their lives to unlawful 
citizens lurking the community. It is quite unfortunate that a number of BSDOs have 
been assaulted, injured and/ or killed in performing their duties as barangay guardians. 
In recognition of their remarkable contribution in the maintenance of peace and 
order in barangays, this bill seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed BSDOs. It 
also seeks to grant incentives for their better performance and discharge Of 
responsibilities. 
It is the intention of this bill to give what is long overdue our BSDOs. 
Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought. 
::s 
LOR'ffiiiSttARDA 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 689 
Introduced by Senator LOREN LEGARDA 
AN ACT 
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GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY SECURITY 
DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Security 
. 2 
Development Officers (BSDOs) shall be granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, 
3 
in the amount of Three Thousand Pesos (p3, 000.00) per month. 
4 
5 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall 
6 
be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government 
7 
(DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. 
8 
9 
SEC. 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any 
10 
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other 
I 
11 
issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade members. 
12 
13 
SEC. 4. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue 
14 
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
~5 
16 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent 
17 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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1 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in 
2 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation whichever 
3 
comes earlier. 
4 
5 
Approved, 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESSpF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 34-1 
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Introduced by Senator LOREN LEGARDA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the polic;y of the State to adopt an integrated and comprehensive, 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, 
, 
health aIid other social services available to all the people at affordable cost. There 
shall be priority for the needs of the uWlerprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women, 
and children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to indigent 
patients. 
It, is a sad fact that while modern technology alloyvs for disabled individuals 
to obtain treatment or ~venspecial devices that will aid them it; their disability, the 
prices of such serve as barriers: In effect, the advantageous effects of technology are 
not maximized or attained by all people, as the costs of utilizing them are too high. 
At present however, there seems to be im increasing consciousness as well as 
, increasing number of participants who are willing to help in furthering the welfare 
of the disadvantaged. We need to realize this willingness to actual outputs lJY 
establishing incentives oi more importantly, t<;tking itway disincentives. 
, 
\ 
It is in this light that this bill proposes to include in RA 8424 or the National, 
Internal Revenue Code of 1997 the 'sale to or importation of human organ implants 
by charitable institutions as exempt transactions. Such will pave the way for more 
beneficiaries of implants that will in turn be translated to increased productivity. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage ,of this bill, isearne~tly sought. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 341 
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Introduced by Senator LOREN LEGARDA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 109 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, 
AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code is hereby 
2 
amended to read as follows: 
3 
4 
"SEC. 109. Exempt Transactions. - (1) Subject to the provisions of Subsection 
5 
(2) hereof, the following transactions shall be exempt from the value-added 
6 
tax: 
7 
8 
"XXX 
9 
10 
'leW) SALE TO OR IMPORTATION OF HUMAN ORGAN IMPLANTS BY 
11 
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 101 OF THIS 
12 
ACT." 
13 
14 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
15 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby 
16 
shall continue to be in force and effect. 
17 
18 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of law, orders, decrees, 
19 
including rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed pr 
20 
modified accordingly. 
21 
22 
Approved, 
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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. __ 1_4_2_9 
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Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G, EJERCITO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the avowed policy of the State to help foster the 
socioeconomic security and general well-being of the country's veterans 
in recognition of their patriotic services in times of war and peace for the 
cause of freedom and democracy. 
In view· of the foregoing, Republic Act 6948, as amended by 
Republic Act 7696, otherwise known as "An Act Standardizing and 
Upgrading the Benefits for Military Veterans and their Dependents" was 
passed, which provides for benefits to veterans such as the Total 
Administrative Disability Pension. However, after the passage of the law 
in 1994, it has not been included in the national budget. Hence, the full 
amount of the benefits has not been distributed to its beneficiaries. 
To date, there are less than 20,000 World War II veterans seeking 
for the immediate payment of their benefits. 
This bill aims to help our senior veterans of wars and military 
campaigns by providing that the collection of the Bureau of the Treasury 
from escheated unclaimed deposits shall be regarded as additional 
source for the payment of the Total Administrative Disability Pension, 
which is 
In view thereof, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
JO~EPH~~:G' ~ERCITO 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE TOTAL 
ADMINISTRATIVE DISABILITY PENSION TO SENIOR VETERANS OF 
WARS AND MILITARY CAMPAIGNS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. All collections of the Bureau of the Treasury from 
escheated unclaimed deposits shall be earmarked as a special account in 
the general fund as oueof the sources for the payment of the Total 
Administrative Disability Pension for senior veterans of wars and military 
campaigns, subject to the submission of a special budget, pursuant to 
Section 3"5, Chapter 5, Book VI of Executive Order No. 29'2, S. 1987. 
SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the continued payment of 
the arrearages for the Total Administrative Disability Pension shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act until such arrearages 
are fully paid. 
SECTION 3. All existing laws or parts thereof, which are 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modifted accordingly. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
SENATE 
OFFICE OF SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR, 
13 August 2013 
MS. MA. ANTONIETTE ARISTOZA 
Service Chief 
Legislative Bills and Index Service 
Senate of the Philippines 
Pasay City 
Dear Ms. Aristoza: 
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HEe! •. 
May I respectfully request that 581014 and 58960 which were filed by 
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. this congress be withdrawn from the list 
of bills calendared for consideration this current congress, 
Thank you very much and best regards, 
Very truly yours, 
, 
RE~~GELIA.ALEJAR 
Chief of Staff 
Rm, 506, Philippine Senate, GSIS Bldg" Financial Center, Pasay City 1307, NCR, Philippines 
Telephone +6325526776 
+632 5526601 ext 5521 
Fax +63 2 5526698 
www.ramonbongrevillaJr.com
Republic of the Philippines 
Senate 
Office of Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
15 August 2013 
DIR. MA. ANTONIETTE ARISTOZA 
Service Chief, Legislative Bills and Index Service 
Senate of the Philippines 
Dear Director Aristoza: 
Allow us to respectfully request that the following bills be withd~awn from the Senate Bills and 
Index Records, to wit 
1. SBN 1240 -An Act To Promote Agritourism In The Philippines And For Other Purposes 
2. SBN 1241 - New Metallurgical Engineering Act 0/2013 
.. 
. 
Your favorable response on this request shall be highly appreciated. Thank you and please accept 
our warmest regards. 
Very truly yours, 
GA~Ll':N~~SBATTUNG 
Chief, Legislative Department 
Rm 519 5th Fir., GSIS BUilding, Financial Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines 
Trunk Lines: (+632) 552-6601 to 80 Locals: 5666 (Reception) 5667 (Administrative) 5559 (Legislative) 5560 (Media & Communications) Fax (+632) 833-2937 
Website: www.trillanes.com.ph E-Mail.senate.office.trillanes@gmail.com;senatcoffice@trillanes.com.ph
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1528 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA . 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The government's thrust towards environmental preservation and 
restoration requires the participation of all its implementing units and agencies. 
Although the problem concerning our environment is national in nature, the most 
effective approach would start with a parochial one. 
This bill intends to amend the section in the Local Government Code that 
indicates the appointment of an officer-in-charge of the environmental affairs 
optional. The necessity to make this appointment mandatory is recognized 
because the presence of such an officer in every locality is very important for the 
overseeing, monitoring, and development of the government programs in their 
place of jurisdiction. 
For these reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
GOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1528 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION BY MAKING THE 
APPOINTMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
OFFICER 
MANDATORY FOR PROVINCIAL, 
CITY 
AND 
MUNICIPAL 
GOVERNMENTS, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 484 (A) OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 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: 
SECTION 1. Section 484 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended 
to read as follows: 
"SEC. 484. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) XXX The 
appointment of the environment and natural resources officer is 
[optional] MANDATORY for the provincial, city and municipal 
governments. " 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication either in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,