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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
SAN MATEO, RIZAL AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 
129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION 
ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create one additional 
branch and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 30. Municipal Trial Courts. - 
In each of the municipalities that are not comprised 
within a metropolitan area and a municipal circuit there shall be a Municipal Trial Court 
which shall have one branch, except as hereunder provided: 
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"TWO BRANCHES FOR SAN MATEO, RIZAL; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch of the 
Municipal Trial Court in San Mateo, Rizal in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branch in San Mateo, Rizal the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 229) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS:. 
ESCUDERO 


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AN ACT 
THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT TARLAC CITY, TARLAC, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create one additional branch and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(c) [Seventy-five] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Third Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x FOUR Branches [LXlll to LXV with seats] at Tarlac CITY;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch in 
Tarlac City, Tarlac in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court. branch in Tarlac City, Tarlac, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presidential Decree No. 603 otherwise known as the Child and Youth 
Welfare Code was established not only for the protection of the rights and 
welfare of Filipino children and youth but more importantly in recognizing their 
role in nation building. To implement, monitor and enforce the provisions of the 
said code and other pertinent laws and programs concerning children, a Council 
for the Welfare of Children (CWC) was created. 
As embodied in our Constitution, recognizing the youth's role in the 
development of our society is a policy of the state. Thus, in order to promote 
public consciousness and taking cognizance on the contributions of the youth in 
public and civic affairs, a measure that will institute a national day for children is 
befitting. 
The bill proposes every 2nd Sunday of October as National Children's Day. 
The early enactment of this proposed bill is earnestly sought 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT DECLARING THE CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL 
CHILDREN'S DAY IN THE COUNTRY ON THE SECOND 
SUNDAYOFOCTOBEROFEVERYYEAR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1, This Act shall be known as the "National Children's Day Act." 
SEC. 2. The second Sunday of October of every year shall hereby be 
known as the "National Children's Day" to promote consciousness over the 
protection of the rights of Filipino children and the importance of fostering their 
well-being to secure the growth and development of society. 
SEC. 3. Pursuant to the observance of the National Children's Day, an 
annual program of activities shall be prepared and implemented with the 
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the National Youth 
Commission (NYC) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) as lead 
agencies. 
In support thereof, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the 
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall facilitate and encourage the 
commemoration of this day in all schools, public and private, nationwide. The 
Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in coordination with the DSWD, DepEd, 
CHED, NYC and CWC shall ensure the effective information dissemination of 
this Act. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. TriIlanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Scholarships are granted to qualified children of the Philippine Veterans by the PVAO. 
However, it has been reported that various schools nationwide turned down the 
enrollment of thousands of PVAO scholars due to accumulated unpaid school bills. High 
ranking PVAO officials and field officers have to appeal to owners, presidents and 
registrars of several colleges and universities in their areas to admit the scholars on a 
“study now, pay later” scheme, and payments will be made as soon as the funds become 
available. 
It must be remembered that these scholars are the children of Philippine Veterans who 
risked their lives and fought for our freedom. Some of them died defending our country. 
Thus, due recognition should be given to them. Their children who hope to complete their 
education to be able to have bright futures should be protected. Schools that will deny 
them admission, even on “study no pay later” schemes have to be penalized. 
This bill seeks to penalize schools, colleges and universities which refuse admission of 
qualified scholars of the Philippine Veterans AffBirs Office (PVAO). 
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
A N ~ O ~ I O  
“SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes N 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 
WHICH REFUSE ADMISSION OF QUALIFIED SCHOLARS OF THE 
PHILIPPINE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofRepresentatives ofthe Pltil@pines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. In the implementation of Republic Act No. 6948, as amended, 
entitled, “An Act Standardizing and Upgrading the Benefits for Military Veterans and 
their Dependents”, any school, college or university which shall refuse admission of 
qualified scholars of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) for reason of 
delayed payment of tuition and other fees by the PVAO shall, after due notice and 
hearing, be penalized by a fine of not less that Ten Thousand Pesos (Pl0,OOO.OO) for the 
first offense; Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,OOO.OO) for the second offense; and Fifty 
Thousand Pesos (P50,OOO.OO) for the third offense. 
SEC. 2. All complaints covered under this Act shall be filed with the Commission 
on Higher Education (CHED). 
SEC. 3. The fines collected as provided under Section 1 hereof shall be deposited 
to the scholarship funds of the PVAO. 
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SEC. 4. The CHED, in coordination with the PVAO, shall issue necessary rules 
and regulations for the complaints filed under this Act. 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent 
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fiffeen (15) days after its publication in the 
Oficial Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever comes first. 
Approved, 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT TANAY, RIZAL, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create two additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
''x x x THREE BRANCHES AT TANAY, RIZAL;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Tanay, Rizal in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Tanay, Rizal, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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s. No. 2843 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA 
BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1, Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create one additional 
branch and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courfs in cities. - 
In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"THREE BRANCHES FOR MALOLOS CITY; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch of the 
Municipal Trial Court in Malolos City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branch in Malolos City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved, 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA 
BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create one additional 
branch and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities. - In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"THREE BRANCHES FOR MALOLOS CITY; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch of the 
Municipal Trial Court in Malolos City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branch in Malolos City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS;. 
ESCUDERO 


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AN ACT 
FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT NASUGBU, BATANGAS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create one additional branch and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x TWO BranchES [XIV] at Nasugbu;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch in 
Nasugbu, Batangas in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branch in Nasugbu, Batangas, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 285 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create two additional 
branches and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities. - 
In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"NINE [Seven] branches for Davao City; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Municipal Trial Court in Davao City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branches in Davao City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 6. ESCUDERO 


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Second Regular Session 
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S. No. 2829 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL 
COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT 
PARANAQUE CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 
129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION 
ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. 
Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create four additional 
branches and shall read as follows: 
"Section. 27. Metropolitan Trial Courts of the National Capital Region. - 
There shall be 
a Metropolitan Trial Court in the National Capital Region, to be known as the 
Metropolitan Trial Court of Metro Manila, which shall be composed of: [eighty-two (82) 
branches. There shall be] 
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"ELEVEN [Two] branches [(Branches LXXVII and LXXVIII)] for Parafiaque CITY with 
seats thereat; 
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SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Metropolitan Trial Court in Paranaque City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Metropolitan trial court branches in Paranaque City, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
lntroduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP I29 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OFTHE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE 
TWELFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT SHARIFF AGUAK, 
MAGUINDANAO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (m) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create one additional branch and shall read as follows: 
“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
x x x  
(m) [Twenty] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Twelfth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
“x x x TWO BranchES [XV] at [Maganoy] SHARIFF AGUAK;” 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Shariff Aguak in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court‘s program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Shariff Aguak the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The functions, duties and responsibilities of the secretaries of the local sunggunians are 
vital to policy formulation and program of local government units, as provided for under Book 
111, Title 5, Article 1, Section 469 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code. Accordingly, they must be given an appropriate rank with a commensurate 
salary. 
Presently, however, the secretaries to the local sanggunians are career officials with the 
rank and salary equal to a head of department or office. Thus, whether they are in the provinces, 
cities or municipalities, they are in a lower category compared to the lieads of departments or 
offices within the LGUs. Hence, this bill seeks to elevate the position of all secretaries to the 
sanggunians. 
This is a Senate counterpart bill to one filed in the House of Representatives by Rep. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
TO UPGRADE THE POSITION OF SECRETARIES TO THE SANGGUMAN, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 469 (A), OF CHAPTER 3, BOOK 111, TITLE 5 ,  
ARTICLE I 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: 
SECTION 1. Section 469 (a), of Chapter 3 Book 111, Title 5, Article 1 of Republic Act 
No. No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
SECTION. 469. Qual@cations, Powers and Duties. - (a) There shall be a 
secretary to the sanggunian who shall be a career official AND [with the rank and 
salary equal to] a head of department or office. 
SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, presidential issuances and circulars 
issued by administrative bodies which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not 
affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions thereof. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation 
Approved, 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create four additional 
branches and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities.' - 
In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
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"EIGHT [Two] branches for Butuan City; 
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SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Municipal Trial Court in Butuan City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branches in Butuan City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved, 


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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 5. ESCUDERO
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure proposes to establish a Timbangan ng Bayan Center in all 
public markets throughout the country via an appropriate amendment to the 
Consumer Act of the Philippines. 
Our crippled economy continues to propel prices of prime commodities to 
prohibitive heights making it more and more difficult for the average Filipino 
household to afford nutritious meals on their tables. Gripped with seemingly 
unending financial crisis, the last thing that our people need is to fall prey to 
unscrupulous businessmen who give them much less than their precious 
money’s worth. 
By establishing a Timbangan ng Bayan Center in all public markets 
nationwide, the buying public will be provided an immediate means of checking 
the accuracy of the weight and quantity of the goods they are buying while 
dishonest vendors will think twice before committing any irregularity because of 
the imminence of getting caught in flagrante delicto. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly 
recommended. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIMBANGAN NG 
BAYAN CENTER IN ALL PUBLIC MARKETS NATIONWIDE, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE, CHAPTER 
II 
OF THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE 
PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION ?. Chapter I I  of Republic Act No. 7394 otherwise known as the 
Consumer Act of the Philippines is hereby amended to include the following 
Art i c I e : 
ARTICLE 62-A. ESTABLISHMENT OF TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN 
CENTERS. ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, THROUGH 
THEIR PROVINCIAL, CITY OR MUNICIPAL TREASURERS, 
SHALL ESTABLISH A TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN CENTER IN 
ALL PUBLIC MARKETS NATIONWIDE WHERE INSTRUMENTS 
FOR DETERMINING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES SHALL BE 
OPEN FOR AND ACCESSIBLE TO ANY ONE WHO WANTS TO 
VERIFY 
THE 
ACCURACY 
OF 
THE 
QUANTITY 
AND 
MEASUREMENT 
OF 
THE 
PRODUCTS 
THAT 
THEY 
PURCHASED. 
THE 
SAFEKEEPING 
AND 
MAINTENANCE 
OF 
SAID 
INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE UNDER THE CONTROL AND 
SUPERVISION OF THE MARKET SUPERVISOR WHO SHALL 
LIKEWISE BE IN CHARGE OF KEEPING A RECORD OF EVERY 
PRODUCT FOUND TO BE WANTING IN QUANTITY OR 
SUBSTANDARD 
IN 
DIMENSION 
AS 
WELL 
AS 
THE 
CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE SALE THEREOF, 
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NAME OF THE BUYER, 
THE PRICE PAID, AND THE NAME OF THE ESTABLISHMENT 
WHERE THE SAME WAS BOUGHT INCLUDING THE NAME OF 
THE 
PROPRIETOR 
OR 
MANAGER 
THEREOF. 
A 
CERTIFICATION 
DULY 
ISSUED 
BY 
THE 
MARKET 
SUPERVISOR 
OR 
HIS 
AUTHORIZED 
REPRESENTATIVE 
REFLECTING THE CONTENTS OF SUCH RECORD SHALL BE 
PRIMA FADE EVIDENCE OF VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITED 
ACTS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 64. 


SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator Miriarn Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The purpose of this legislation is to insure that added protections are afforded students, 
while they attend school, from the hazards of choking and other preventable medical 
emergencies. 
This law will not supersede any other provision in health or education law relative to 
health education or school nurses. Section 3 of this proposed legislation specifically states that 
the requirements under this act shall not be deemed as fulfillment of any other law, rule or 
regulation concerning health education or school nurses. 
The net effect would be that our children shall be doubly protected by the presence of 
someone knowledgeable in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation plus a certified health practitioner 
such as a school nurse. 


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REQUIRING EVERY SCHOOL TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON CERTIFIED IN 
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND FIRST AID 
WHILE PWILS ARE IN ATTENDANCE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
SECTION 1. Medically QualiJied Personnel Required in all Schools - Each school 
shall have at present at all times during which pupils are present at least one person certified in 
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. Any employee of a school may be designated as 
medically qualified personnel. 
SECTION 2. Definition of Medically Qualijied Personnel - For the purposes of this 
Act, a person is considered certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid upon the 
completion and yearly renewal of a course which meets the requirements established by the 
Secretary of Health or his representative. 
SECTION 3. Effect of FuEfillment - Fulfillment of the requirements o f  this section shall 
not be deemed to meet the requirements of any other provision of law, rule or regulation 
concerning health education or school nurses. 
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or pads 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
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SECTION 5. Separability Clause. -- If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fiReen (15) days 
following its publication in the Official 
Gazette.or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Article XI11 Section 12 of the 1987 Constitution: 
"The State shall establish and maintain an effective food and drug regulatory 
system and undertake appropriate health, manpower development, and research, 
responsive to the country's health needs and problems." 
Department of Health Administrative Order 2008-0004 which is the "Revised National 
Policy on Kidney Transplantation from Living Non-Related Organ Donor and Its Implementing 
Structures" and its amendatory A.O. gave rise to a heated debate on the ethics of kidney 
transplantation. This debate has as its background the rampant sale of kidneys, especially among 
the poor. 
Too few Filipinos understand the importance of organ donation. This legislation seeks 
to increase awareness of organ donation by encouraging instruction in this subject in high school 
health classes. By encouraging this topic to be addressed in high school health classes, we can 
ensure that young Filipinos are properly educated about organ donation and its benefits. This will 
ensure that improper and unethical organ donations will be suppressed but, in the long run, this 
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AN ACT 
PROMOTING ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Health Education Regarding Organ Donation Awareness. Secondary 
Schools shall provide, as part of Health Education, instruction designed to promote awareness 
and to dispel the myths and misconceptions related to organ donation. This instruction shall be 
part of the health education course in the secondary schools curriculum. Any such course shall be 
taught by teachers specializing in health or science education. 
SECTION 2. Coordination. The Secretary of Education shall coordinate with the 
Secretary of Health in drafring the rules and regulation regarding the content of the organ 
donation awareness curriculum. 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Oficial Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 11, Section 11 provides that “the State shall value the dignity of 
evey human person.” Further, the Civil Code, Article 26 provides that “every person shall 
respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other persons.” 
Privacy covers many things. It encompasses our right to self-detennination and to define 
who we are. Although we live in a world of noisy self-confession, privacy allows us to keep 
certain facts to ourselves if we so choose. The right to privacy, it seems, is what makes us 
civilized. Privacy is a fundamental right. As such, it inust be viewed differently than any 
ordinary economic good. 
Criminal invasion of privacy immediately calls to mind the activity of snoopers and 
blackmailers who collect infomiation about the personal lives of people for the purpose of 
extortion. This Bill is designed to make an ‘invasion of privacy’ a wrongful act and enables a 
person whose privacy has been invaded to sue the wrongdoer. 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
CREATING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL INVASION 
OF PERSONAL PRWACY. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1, Short Title - This act shall be known as “Personal Privacy Act” 
SECTION 2. Criminal Invasion of Personal Privacy. - Except as provided in section (2), 
a person commits the offense of invasion of personal privacy if the person knowingly or 
purposely obtains or attempts to obtain personal or confidential information about an individual 
while posing as the individual. 
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SECTION 3. Exceptions. - This act shall .not apply to a person who poses as another 
individual with the express consent of that other individual. 
SECTION 4. Penalty Clause. -Any violation of section 2 of this Act shall be punishable 
by prision mayor or a fine of not less than Fifteen Thousand Pesos (PlS,OOO.OO), or both upon 
the discretion of the court. 
SECTION 5. Repecding Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, ides and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are 1101 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Ofjcial Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 11, Section 5 provides: 
The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, 
and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the 
enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy. 
Crime is on the rise. Carnapping and bank robbery are among the crimes of 
choice of sinal1 time and organized criminal syndicates. Criminals resort to different 
ways and means' to evade law enforcers in the commission of these crimes. One way to 
avoid the authorities is through the use of devices which obscure or lessen the legibility 
of plate numbers. 
These devices may also be used to avoid vehicle identification in case of 
accidents or criminal negligence. This bill seeks to address the problems caused by these 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE DESIGNED 
TO CONCEAL OR OBSCURE LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “License Plate Concealment 
Act of 2008.” 
SECTION 2. Definition of terms. -As used in this Act, the  term^ 
(A) “License plate” refers to the regular motor vehicle license plate issued by the Land 
Transportation Office bearing the standard alphanumeric characters in accordance with 
Batas Pambansa number 43 and 74; 
(B) “Office” refers to the Land Transportation O€fice; 
SECTION 3. Prohibition on the concealment of license plates. - It shall be unlawful to 
knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute, use or possess any merchandise, including but not 
limited to retractable license plate holders, high gloss reflective spray, or anti-photograph license 
plate cover, that is specifically designed to conceal, degrade the legibility, or otherwise obstruct 
any part of any marking imprinted upon a vehicle’s license plate. 
SECTION 4. Penalties. - The Office is empowered to establish and assess penalties or 
fines against the registered owner of a vehicle for violations of this Act. In no circumstance will 
any penalty or fine exceed P10,OOO.OO. 


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SECTION 5.' Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with, the provisions 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 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.