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First Regular Session 
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JAN 22 P 3 :11 
SENATE 
SB No. 2080 
Introduced by Senator Vicente C. Sotto III 
Section 19, Article III of the Philippine Constitution provides that: 
"Excessive fines shall not be imposed nor cruel, degrading 
or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty 
be imposed, unless, for co'mpelling reasons involving heinous 
crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it." 
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Tl::H,,',lnflux of heinous crimes committed poses an alarming situation in 
the 
~o~~try nowadays. The indiscriminate and horrendous brutality 
happening everywhere rightfully and justifiably compels the government to 
resort to the ultimate criminal penalty provided for by no less than our 
constitution- the death penalty. The imposi~ion of life imprisonment proves to 
be a non-deterrent against criminality. 
This is consistent with the rationale 
of R.A. 7659 or the Death Penalty Law, which provides that death penalty is 
appropriately necessary "due to the alarming upsurge of such crimes which 
has resulted not only in the loss of human lives and wanton destruction of 
property but also affected the natio!"s efforts towards sustainable economic 
development and prosperity whlIe at the same time has undermined the 
people's faith in the Government and the latter's ability to maintain peace and 
order ;n the country." 
In view of the foregoing, the p 
IS earnestly 
recommended . 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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JAN 22 P 3 :11 
SENATE 
SB No.' 2080 
Introduced by Senator Vic.ente C. Sotto III 
"AN ACT IMPOSING DEATH PENALTY IN THE PHILIPPINES" 
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 "Death Penalty Act 
of 2014". 
SECTION 2, Declaration of Policy. -
Section 19, Article III of the Philippine Constitution provides that: 
"Excessive fines shall not be imposed nor cruel, degrading 
or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty 
be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous 
crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it." 
Section 5, Article II of the Philippine Constitution 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 
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'blessings of democracy." 


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SECTION 3. Imposition of the Death Penalty- The death penalty is hereby 
imposed for heinous crimes speCified in Republic Act No. 7659, otherwise 
known as the Death Penalty law and all other laws, executive orders and 
decrees imposing death penalty. Republic Act No. 7659 is thus hereby revived 
and activated. 
SECTION 4. Death by Lethal Injection- The imposed penalty of death shall be 
carried out through lethal injection. Republic Act No. 8177 otherwise known as 
the Act Designating Death by Lethal Injection is thus hereby revived and 
activated. 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and RegUlations. - The Secretary of the 
Department of Justice shall promulgate the rules and regulations to 
implemept this Act within sixty (60) days from its effectivity. 
SECTION 4. Repealing' Clause- Republic Act No. 9346 otherwise known as An 
Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines is hereby 
repealed and any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of 
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with any provision of this Act is hereby amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take fifteen (15) days following 
its publication in the official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved,