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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
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S. No. 1641
(In Substitution of Senate Bill No. 619)
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Prepared jointly by the Committees on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and 
Professional Regulation and Finance with Senators Antonio “Sonny” F. Jrillanes IV and
Loren B. Legarda as authors 
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AN ACT
REGULATING 
THE 
PRACTICE 
OF FISHERIES 
PROFESSION 
IN 
THE 
PHILIPPINES, 
CREATING 
FOR 
THE 
PURPOSE 
A 
PROFESSIONAL 
REGULATORY 
BOAILD 
OF 
FISHERIES 
AND 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
THEREFOR
Be ii enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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ARTICLE I
TITLE, d e c l a r a t io n  OF POLICY, OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITION OF
TERMS
SECTION I. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the “The Philippine 
Fisheries Profession Act of 2017”.
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. -  It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
provide priority attention and support to professionalize the practice of the fisheries 
profession in the Philippines, which will be beneficial to sustain food security and economic 
development of the country, and to upgrade the standards of fisheries education. These 
policies are provided for in Republic Act 8550 (Fisheries Code of 1998) and Republic Act 
8435 (Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997).
Pursuant to this national policy, the government shall: (1) provide a program to set up 
an appropriate and healthy environment for the practice of the fisheries profession; and (2) 
establish quality standards for fisheries professionals that will guide fisheries schools / 
fisheries colleges, through the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), for the 
development of curricular programs that will attain the high standards of the profession.
SEC. 3. Objectives. -  The Act provides for and shall govern:
a. the administration and conduct of licensure examination, and registration and 
licensing of fisheries professionals;
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Introduced by Senator JOEL “TESDAMAN” VILLANUEVA
AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE OF TOLUENE-BASED
PRODUCTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill proposes the regulation of the sale of Toluene-based products which 
pose a threat of addiction among the youth and less marginalized groups across the 
country. The bill seeks to protect in particular the welfare of children and adolescents 
-  the future of our nation -  whose demographics are reported to be the common 
abusers of products, which contain the chemical Toluene.
Toluene is an aromatic and addictive chemical that has been known to induce 
‘high’ sensation, as well as being able to temporarily abate feelings of hunger. Yet it 
also has harmful side effects. It causes rapid damage to brain cells, induces 
headaches, shaking, a loss of senses and clinical depression.
The U.S. National Toxicology Program has also found that Toluene can cause 
cancerous tumours in the liver and ovaries. As a result, it has been listed in Table II 
of the 1988 U.N. Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic 
Substances. Toluene is banned in glue and spray paint at concentrations above 0.1 
% in products for the general public according to 1976 Directive 76/769/EEC.
Drug abusers who are unable to afford the higher-class drugs such as 
Marijuana, Cocaine and Shabu have tended to substitute their vices for the more 
affordable Toluene-based products. Such products include household lubricants, 
adhesives, solvents and spray paints. The fact that these products sell at retail prices 
and are easily available from local stores has caused it to become a popular and 
mainstream drug widely abused by those in poorer communities.
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Senate Bill No. 1097
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Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY, 
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The legislative branch is the policy-making body of the Republic. It 
requires competent, efficient ad honest public servants to complement the earnest 
aspiration of lawmakers to serve the people with utmost responsibility, integrity 
and efficiency.
The Congressional Secretariat officers and employees have the primary 
responsibility of providing lawmakers with professional, technical and other 
necessary services for legislation. Such expe;ctations can only be achieved by the 
recruitment of highly qualified persoimel and the provision of a system of 
training and continuing education program for the legislative officers and 
employees.
With these in mind, and to maintain the highest level of morale among the 
personnel assisting in the lawmaking process and to ensure the highest degree of 
professionalism in the service, it is proposed that the Philippine Legislative 
Academy be established. Through this measure, the guidelines needed to 
maintain a high level of technical and professional personnel in the Legislative 
Branch shall be institutionalized. 
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JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 
436
REt.
Prepared and submitted jointly by the Committees on Electoral 
Reforms and People’s Participation; and Public Information and Mass 
Media on 
SEP “ 5 2018
Re
Senate Bill No.
1985
Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 307 and 
1777, and taking into consideration House Bill No. 6604.
Sponsor 
; 
Senator Pimentel III
MR. PRESIDENT;
The 
Committees 
on 
Electoral 
Reforms 
and 
People’s 
Participation; and Public Information and Mass Media, to which were 
referred Senate Bill No. 307, introduced by Senator Zubiri, entitled:
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9006, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE FAIR ELECTIONS ACT
Senate Bill No. 1777, introduced by Senator Pimentel III, entitled:
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9006, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE “FAIR ELECTION ACT”
and taking into consideration House Bill No. 6604, introduced by 
Representatives Farinas, Alvarez (P.), Suarez, Nieto, Antonio, 
Vergara, Suansing (E.), Sy-Alvarado, Bulut-Begtang, Tugnai 
Oaminal, Garcia (G.), Ortega (P.), Lagman, Atienza, Roque (H.),
De Vera, Datol, Bagatsing, Garin (S.), Biazon, Primicias-Agabas, 
Olivarez, Robes, and Tambunting, entitled:
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Senate Bill No. 
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Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
PROVIDING 
FOR 
STIFFER 
PENALTIES 
FOR 
WILFUL 
OR 
INDISCRIMINATE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
REVISED PENAL CODE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This proposed measure aims to provide stiffer penalties for willful or 
indiscriminate discharge of firearms, thereby amending for the purpose our 
Revised Penal Code.
While illegal discharge of firearms is already penalized under the 
Revised Penal Code, the penalties under the law are very light. Under the 
existing law, any person who shall discharge any firearm may be prosecuted 
under Article 155 {Alarms and Scandals) of the Revised Penal Code, and 
penalized with imprisonment of thirty (30) days or a fine not exceeding Two 
Hundred Pesos (P 200.00). Tliis penalty does not deserve as a deterrent from 
willful or indiscriminate discharge of firearms.
If we should look on the records of the Philippine National Police 
through its Firearms and Explosive Division, there are about 1.4 registered 
guns in the country. However, the loose firearms or the illegal and unlicensed 
guns reach to about 4 million being carried around by civilians and criminals.
Yes, we hear about persons being shot for no reason. But, what is 
becoming more alarming is that these cases no longer involve criminals or 
private individuals but policemen and members of fhe armed forces. Victims 
of indiscriminate discharge of firearms continue to file up. The indiscriminate 
discharge of firearms especially during festivities is widely condemned 
because of the loss of lives of innocent people especially children.
Under the proposed measure, any person, who shall willfully and 
indiscriminately discharges any fireann, or other weapon, in any public place
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Third Regular Session )
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SENATE -
S.B.No._ 1847 Fon ——

Introduced by Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel

AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
WORKING HOLIDAY TO COMMEMORATE THE DEATH AND
CONTRIBUTIONS OF TANDANG SORA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Melchora Aquino, or better known as Tandang Sora, was a Filipina Revolutionary. She
was also considered “The Mother of the Katipunan” and “The Mother of the Philippine Revolu-
tion”. During The 1896 Philippine Revolution, Tandang Sora operated a store, which became a
refuge for the sick and wounded revolutionaries providing them with medical support, a safe ref-

uge, and motherly care.

She supported the Katipuneros at the risk of her own life. Withstanding danger, she provided
food, medicine, and comfort to the Katipuneros. She opened her home for their secret meetings. For
her patriotism, she was later captured and sent to Bilibid prison in Manila, where she was relent-
lessly interrogated by the Spaniards. Despite this, she refused to give any information about the
Katipunan and remained loyal to the cause. This led to her deportation to Guam on September 2,
1896, where she would stay until her repatriation on February 6, 1903

Tandang Sora is a great example of selflessness, strength and determination for her will-
ingness to sacrifice her own life for our independence. She is a symbol of the importance of the
role of women in our nation's revolutionary history. This bill aims to commemorate all the con-

tributions she has made in the 1896 Philippine Revolution.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Ans AE OEE AEM Gon fitout



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session )
1S MAY 31 P555
SENATE
S.B.No._ 1847

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Introduced by Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel

AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
WORKING HOLIDAY TO COMMEMORATE THE DEATH AND
CONTRIBUTIONS OF TANDANG SORA.

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

1 Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Tandang Sora Day”

Section 2. Tandang Sora Day. In recognition of the invaluable contributions of Tandang Sora to
the Republic of the Philippines, March 2 of every year shall be declared a Special Working Holi-
day.

Section 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Offi-
cial Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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APPROVED,
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
CONVERTING 
THE 
DINAIG 
MUNICIPAL 
HOSPITAL 
IN 
THE 
MUNICIPALITY 
OF 
DATU 
ODIN 
SINSUAT, 
PROVINCE 
OF 
MAGUINDANAO, INTO A FIFTY (50)-BED CAPACITY DISTRICT 
HOSPITAL TO BE NOW KNOWN AS THE DATU ODIN SINSUAT 
DISTRICT 
HOSPITAL, 
UPGRADING 
ITS 
FACILITIES 
AND 
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS 
MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, 
provides that:
"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to make 
essential goods, health and other social services available to all 
the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs 
of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women, and 
children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care 
to paupers."
The Dinaig Municipal Hospital in the Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, 
Province of Maguindanao was created by Republic Act No. 6918 in 1990. After 
more than two decades, its bed capacity remains to be ten (10) in spite of the 
fact that the current population of the Municipality is 103,765. Indeed, there is 
an urgent need to upgrade the health facilities of the hospital to cater efficiently 
to the needs of the people.
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FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
DECLARING AS UNLAWFUL ANY GOVERNMENT PROJECTS TO BE NAMED 
OR IDENTIFIED AFTER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND OTHER PERSONS 
WHOSE NAME OR IDENTITY MAY IN ANY MANNER BE ASSOCIATED WITH 
SAID OFFICIALS
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Projects and activities funded by the government are indeed derived from the 
tax levied from the Filipino people. Thus, it is only appropriate, legal and ethical to say 
that such government projects are owned and funded by the Filipino people.
In spite of this fact, government officials both elected and appointed have the 
practice and habit to label and acknowledge the procurement of items, construction of 
physical infrastructures and the various activities with their names and/or identities as 
if they personally funded these projects. Worse, they seem to create the impression to 
the public that they own whatever projects they have initiated - from waiting sheds, 
ambulances to roads, school buildings and bridges.
Furthermore, the practice of labelling and acknowledging government projects 
with their names or identities allows the incumbent government officials to 
prematurely campaign for re-election or election for higher office.
sought.
It is for these reasons that the prompt approval of this measure is earnestly
JOSEPH V ICTO R G. EJERCITO
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF VALENZUELA MEDICAL 
CENTER IN  THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, FROM TWO HUNDRED 
(20 0) TO FIVE HUNDRED (5 0 0 ) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, 
provides that:
"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to 
make essential goods, health and other social services 
available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall 
be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, 
elderly, disabled, women, and children. The State shall 
endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers."
This measure aims to increase the bed capacity of the Valenzuela 
Medical Center in the City of Valenzuela from 200 to 500 beds to efficiently 
serve and cater the needs of the population of the City.
This is the most opportune time to increase the Valenzuela Medical 
Center's bed capacity in order to conform with the policy of the State to 
provide quality and efficient health care service, in relation to the national 
government's health care agenda.
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE, DEFINING ITS 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Tropical 
Cyclone Belt. As a consequence, the Philippines is considered one of the most 
vulnerable to natural hazards and climate change. Each year, our country sustains 
immense damage and tremendous losses due to natural disasters. This includes loss 
of life or injury, damage to infrastructure, properties, and equipment, interruption of 
food supply, disruptions to critical services, loss of livelihood, business or revenues 
from business interruption, disruption of economic development, and damage to the 
environment.
In 2010, we passed Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Management Act (DRRM Act). Since then, the country has endured 
many climate-related calamities: Typhoons Juan (2010), Sendong (2011), Pablo 
(2012), Yolanda (2013), Ruby (2014), Lando (2015), Lawin (2016), and Paolo 
(2017). On top of these typhoons are the "habagat" floods recently and in 2012, and 
the Bohol-Cebu earthquake in 2013.
The DRRM Act continues to be an important law as it emphasizes risk 
reduction rather than disaster response. However, the Philippines' experiences with 
previous disasters have shown that the new policies, resources, institutional
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SENATE BILL NO. 1094
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
REQUIRING ALL INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS, GENERATION 
COMPANIES OR ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPERS TO REMIT THE 
AMOUNT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SET ASIDE AS FINANCIAL BENEFIT 
DIRECTLY TO THE HOST COMMUNITIES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry 
Reform Act of 2001" clearly stated that the obligations of generating companies and 
energy resource developers to communities hosting energy generating facilities 
and/ or energy resource developers as defined under Chapter 11, Sections 289 to 294 
of the Local Governnient Code and Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 7638 and their 
implementing rules and regulations and applicable orders and circulars consistent 
with this Act shall continue: Provided, further. That the obligations mandated under 
Chapter 11, Section 291 of Republic Act No. 7160, shall apply to privately-owned 
corporations or entities utilizing the national wealth of the locality.
Moreover, the aforesaid law so states: To ensure the effective implementation 
of the reduction in cost of electricity in the communities where the source of energy 
is located, the mechanics and procedures prescribed in the Department of the 
Interior and Local Government (DILG) - DOE Circulars No. 95-01 and 98-01 dated 
October 31, 1995 and September 30, 1998, respectively and other issuances related 
thereto shall be pursued.
The aforesaid law, however, intends to mandate the direct remittance of the 
aforesaid benefits to the host communities instead of remitting them to the 
Department of Energy to assure that the said benefits may be utilized immediately 
for their development and for the introduction of improvements.
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
NAMING THE INTERSECTION OF JOSE ABAD SANTOS AVENUE 
(GAPAN-SAN FERNANDO-OLONGAPO ROAD) AND THE 
GUAGUA-FLORIDABLANCA PROVINCIAL ROAD LOCATED AT THE 
BORDER OF BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO AND BARANGAY JOSE ABAD 
SANTOS, BOTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUAGUA, PROVINCE OF 
PAMPANGA AS THE “WILLIAM GOLANGCO JUNCTION”
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Municipality of Guagua, Province of Pampanga, an intersection at the borders of 
Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Jose Abad Santos is located.
For the past four decades, the junction has been called “Golangco”, after Engr. William 
C. Golangco, a pioneer in the Philippine construction industry, established his 
construction company depot in Barangay San Jose Santos. The William Golangco 
Construction Corporation made significant contributions to the economic growth and 
development of Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Jose Abad Santos.
This bill seeks to name the intersection of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Gapan-San 
Femando-Olongapo Road) and the Guagua-Floridablanca Provincial Road as the 
“William Golangco Junction”. This will make identification to the site easy and make 
affinity to the intersection more recognized
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY


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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
NAMING THE INTERSECTION OF JOSE ABAD SANTOS AVENUE 
(GAPAN-SAN FERNANDO-OLONGAPO ROAD) AND THE 
GUAGUA-FLORIDABLANCA PROVINCIAL ROAD LOCATED AT THE 
BORDER OF BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO AND BARANGAY JOSE ABAD 
SANTOS, BOTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUAGUA, PROVINCE OF 
PAMPANGA AS THE “WILLIAM GOLANGCO JUNCTION”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
SECTION 1. The intersection of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (formerly the Gapan-San 
Fernando-Olongapo Road) and the Guagua-Floridablanca Provincial Road located at the 
border of Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Jose Abad Santos, both in the 
Municipality of Guagua, Province of Pampanga is hereby named the “William Golangco 
Junction”.
SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary 
rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation
Approved,
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Introduced by SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT AMENDING CHAPTER VII TITLE VI AND SECTION 151, AND 
CREATING NEW SECTIONS 151-A AND 151-B, OF REPUBLIC ACT 
NO.8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE 
CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 2, Article XII of the Philippine Constitution provides that "all lands of 
the public domain, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum, and other mineral oils, 
all forces of potential energy, fisheries, forests or timber, wildlife, flora and 
fauna, and other natural resources are owned by the State." As owner of the 
resources such as minerals, the government seeks to exercise its police power 
to regulate mining.
There is a need to amend the existing mining fiscal regime and further enhance 
the equitable share of the government in the utilization of natural resources. A 
rationalized and a single fiscal regime applicable to all mineral agreements is 
sought as it promotes fairness. This complements the enacted Tax Reform for 
Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law which aimed to make the tax system 
simpler, fairer, and more efficient.
In view of the above, we propose to retain the royalty rate of five percent (5%) 
for those currently located inside a mineral reservation, and a phased-in rate 
for those outside mineral reservation, to wit:
1. On the first three years upon the effectivity of this Act, three percent 
(3%);
2. On the fourth year, four percent (4%);
3. On the fifth year and thereafter, five percent (5%).
Further to the above, we propose to retain the existing impositions such as the 
corporate income tax, excise tax. Indigenous People’s royalty, and local 
business tax to level the playing field among all other sectors. An additional
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA
AN ACT ENHANCING THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS, FURTHER 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS LAND TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CODE AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The continuing traffic crisis in Metro Manila calls for the adoption of innovative 
and holistic ways from all stakeholders. Aside from having the right infrastructure 
such as roads, trains and airports, a right-of-way culture among drivers must be 
encouraged. At the same time, the pedestrians must also be informed of traffic laws 
and be encouraged to use the appropriate crosswalks.
This bill enhances our traffic laws by (a) respecting the right-of-way of 
pedestrians; (b) clarifying the rules on when a pedestrian should yield to a 
pedestrian, or vice-versa; (c) penalizing any person who violates the right-of-way of 
pedestrians; and (d) mandating the training of erring drivers and pedestrians.
The passage of this bill will not only help solve the traffic woes that beset 
Metro Manila and other areas of the country, but also reduce road accidents. In the 
Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015 reveals that pedestrian deaths is the 
second cause of road user deaths at 19%.
Given the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ANA TFIERESIA “RISA” HONTIVEROS
BARAQUEL
AN ACT
TO REGULATE TH E RATIONAL EXPLORATION, DEVELOPM ENT 
AND UTILIZATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES, AND TO ENSURE 
TH E EQUITABLE SHARING OF BENEFITS FOR TH E  STATE, 
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines holds a large reserve of mineral resources and is considered as among the 
most mineralized countries in the world. It is 3,d richest in the world for gold per unit area, 
4th richest in copper, 5th in nickel, and 6th for chromite. These mineral resources have been 
sought to contribute to national development, however in the past twenty years, the mining 
industry has not contributed significantly to the economy and even caused negative 
impacts to communities, including detrimental environmental destructions where the 
mines are located.
The present mining law (Republic Act 7942) has clearly failed to regulate the development 
and exploitation of our mineral resources in a way where benefits are maximized by 
Filipino communities and by the State, with mitigated impacts to other environmental and 
natural resources, industries and the rights of Filipino communities. The present fiscal 
regime for mining does not allow us to maximize the benefits of our non-renewable 
resource.
Mining as an economic activity is not only an issue of resource use but also concerns water 
and food security, environment, human rights and indigenous peoples rights and a rights- 
based approach to sustainable development.
In the past decade, the mining industry has only contributed an annual average of 0.7-1% to 
the Gross Domestic Product compared to other industries because the government receives 
only 2% excise tax share, and employs 200,000-250,000 or only 0.6% of total employment.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that the ecotourism, agriculture, fisheries and forestry 
sectors have been found to be seriously threatened by the mining industry. Downstream 
mining activities are not necessarily promoted because our present mining law allows for 
export of our ores and processing elsewhere.
Fl i* I » I
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SENATf q « «
S.B. NO. 
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
PROVIDING 
FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR CULVERTS OR OTHER 
SIMILAR 
FLOOD 
OR 
DRAINAGE 
SYSTEMS 
MAINTAINED 
BY 
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health consciousness among them ."
Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a 
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and 
harmony of nature."
As a tropical country, the Philippines face an average of 20 typhoons per year. 
These massive rains bring about tremendous flooding in many parts of the 
country. There is a need to protect the people, most importantly children, who 
walk and move along culverts or drainage systems when an area is flooded and 
the drainage system can't be noticed.
The proposed bill seeks to establish uniform standards and safeguards required 
for all government entities to prevent accidents, injuries, death and other similar 
forms from falling into culverts.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Third Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. NO._.. 2000
'18 SEP 12 P4--03
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. BinayRii'
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, OR THE DOMESTIC WORKERS 
ACT, BY CLARIFYING THAT THE FINE IMPOSED THEREIN SHALL INURE 
TO THE SOLE BENEFIT OF THE AGGRIEVED DOMESTIC WORKER, 
WHICH MAY BE AWARDED IN THE SAME LABOR, C IVIL OR CRIMINAL 
PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED BY THE DOMESTIC WORKER
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippine Congress, in enacting Republic Act No. 10361, otherwise known as 
the "Domestic Workers Act" or "Batas Kasambahay" sought to protect the 
interest and welfare of domestic workers. The penal provision of the "Domestic 
Workers Act" provides that a fine shall be imposed for any violation of the 
Domestic Workers Act declared to be unlawful and shall be punishable, as 
follows:
"SEC. 40. Penalty. -  Any violation of the provisions of this Act declared 
unlawful shall be punishable with a fine of not less than Ten thousand 
pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than 
Forty thousand pesos 
(P40,000.00) without prejudice to the filing of appropriate civil or 
criminal action by the aggrieved party."
In order to protect the welfare and interest of domestic workers, the law should 
be clarified on the following points: (a) the fine imposed under the law shall 
inure to the sole benefit and interest of the domestic worker, without prejudice 
to civil or criminal liability of the employer under applicable law; (b) the fine
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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RFC!.F- .P BY;
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT GRANTING TAX INCENTIVES TO EMPLOYERS THAT HIRE 
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM LEARNERS AND GRADUATES. 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001 
has established the Alternative Learning System (ALS) as a means to provide out-of-school 
children, youth and adults alike, with basic education. The ALS is envisioned to be a parallel 
learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal 
instruction. Implemented through the Department of Education's Bureau of Alternative 
Learning System (BALS), ALS includes both the non-formal and informal sources of 
knowledge and skills.
As a flexible, free education program of the Government, ALS has benefitted many who 
cannot afford formal schooling, including those whose adult life responsibilities have given 
them tighter schedules and opportunities for education. Statistics from BALS indicate, tor 
instance, participation of learners who are maids, fishermen, babysitters and salesladies, even 
a boxer-Congressman, for that matter.
Given the laudable objectives of ALS, and in order to hearten greater participation of the 
population in the ALS and ensure access to jobs of ALS learners, this Act extends tax 
incentives to employers who hire ALS learners and graduates from all over the country.
For the above stated reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARI
Senator
RDES NANCY S. BINAY
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session ) 18 MAY 15 [P42
SENATE RCE:
S.B.No. 1803

Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA

AN ACT
TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF COMPUTER SUBJECT AS PART OF THE
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA BOTH IN PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SCHOOLS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to breathe life into the basic law of the land—that the State
shall "establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of
education relevant to the people and society." (Sec. 2 [I], Art XIV, 1987 Constitution).

In this era of advanced science, more and more countries rely on the usefulness of
computer technology in their respective developmental pursuits. Computer knowledge
has now evolved from a fad to an absolute necessity in the real world.

In every profession or business center, demands for computer-proficient personnel
have been increasing in tremendous proportions. Considering these changing times
towards the advancement of science and technology, there is an imperative need for us
to meet and adapt to these demands.

Now, more than ever, is the time to train our children towards the demands of the
future. We must prepare them for the vicious battle for survival in the next decades to
come by providing them a legacy of a stable educational foundation lest we deem to be
oblivious and unconcerned on the future of our children, the leaders of tomorrow. The
mandatory instruction of computer is the first step toward this direction.

Considering the foregoing reasons, the passage of the bill is earnestly requested.

sun GRA



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session ) 48 May 15 (P W
SENATE RCE, }
$.B. No. 1803

Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA

AN ACT
TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF COMPUTER SUBJECT AS PART OF THE
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA BOTH IN PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SCHOOLS

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

SECTION 1. The teaching of computer subject is hereby mandatorily included as
an additional subject for all students in elementary and high school both in public and
private schools.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
)
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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*16 AUG 23 P6:10
S. B. No. 1062
Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA
AN ACT
RESTRUCTURING THE INCOME TAX IMPOSED ON INDIVIDUALS 
AMENDING SECTION 24(A)(2) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL 
REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The failure to adjust the personal income tax structure since 1997 led to rising 
tax burden among Filipinos. As nominal income increased over the past two decades, 
taxpayers are pushed into higher tax brackets in the absence of regular adjustment 
since 1997. Given income levels with the same purchasing value in 1997 and 2015, 
today’s taxpayers are placed in higher income brackets and are thus, paying a larger 
portion of their incomes to the government compared to their 1997 counterparts
The rising tax burden is especially true for wage earners captured by the tax 
withholding system. From 1997 to 2014, the annual income taxes from self-employed 
and professionals amounted to an average of 0.11% of gross domestic product while 
the collections from wage-earners was fifteen-folds higher at an average of 1.67%.
Since 1986, Filipino wage and salary earners have paid a greater share in taxes 
compared to their self-employed and professionals (SEP) counterparts. Data shows 
that the proportion of taxes from wage earners has been increasing over the past three 
decades. In 1986, wage earners accounted for 55% of total PIT collections; the share 
rose to 76% in 1997, and increased further to 82% in 2014.
Problems in both tax policy and tax administration also partly explain the 
disparity in collections between wage earners and SEPs. 
The complexity in tax
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First R egular Session
SENATE 
S.B. No. 1 0 0 1
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f'.iry
'16 AUG-8 P5 30
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,?Y:
In tro d u ced  by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
REGULATING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SERVICES, IMPOSING AND 
AUTHORIZING FEES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
«
One of the reasons for the worsening traffic situation in the Philippines is the 
overpopulation of vehicles in the m etropolitan area. Thousands of public utility 
vehicles (PUVs) and private vehicles clog the streets of'M anila every day, which 
results in traffic jam s along the m ain highways and m ajor roads. As a consequence, 
not only is the transport ot com m uters delayed and their time w asted b u t the country 
as a whole suffers economic losses. According to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary 
Arsenio Balisacan, “the Philippines is losing P2.4 billion a day in potential income 
due to traffic congestion th at eats up time th at could have been used for productive 
p u rsu its.” The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) proposes th at 
the prim ary solution to the traffic situation is still the im provem ent of transportation 
infrastructure. However, we cannot standstill while waiting for the governm ent to 
develop our transportation network. We m ust look for alternatives to alleviate the 
suffering of our people in their daily commute. 
>
It is therefore high time th at we recognize the potential of Transportation 
Network Services (TNS) to spur advancem ents in the transportation industry. The 
emergence of Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TN\rS) such as Uber and Grab
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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P6-39
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 
^
Prepared and submitted jointly by the Committees on Science and Technology, and
Finance on _ S FP ~ 5 2018___
Re: 
Senate Bill No. 
1983
Recommending its approval in substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 1211, 1259 and 1572. 
Sponsor: 
Senator Paolo Benigno “ Bam” Aquino IV
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committees on Science and Technology, and Finance to which were 
referred:
Senate Bill No. 1211, introduced by Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV, entitled:
“ AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE SPACE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION 
POLICY AND CREATING THE PHILIPPINE SPACE AGENCY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”
Senate Bill No. 1259, introduced by Senator Loren B. Legarda, entitled:
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINE SPACE DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND CREATING 
THE PHILIPPINE SPACE AGENCY (PHILSA), DEFINING ITS PURPOSE, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
)
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
1117
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S. No.
Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING 
A 
NEW 
REGISTRATION 
SCHEME 
FOR 
MOTOR 
VEHICLES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 3 AND 5 OF REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 4136, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE “LAND 
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CODE” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Explanatory Note
The principal law governing the compulsory registration of all motor vehicles is Republic 
Act No. 4136, as amended. Section 4 thereof authorizes the Land Transportation Office (LTO) 
Assistant Secretary to issue rules and regulations prescribing the procedure for the registration of 
motor vehicles. Pursuant to this mandate, the LTO issued Administrative Order No. 010-200503 
prescribing the three (3)-year validity period of the initial registration of brand new motor 
vehicles and this policy has been in force since 2005 with the objective of reducing the number 
of transactions that the LTO handle on a yearly basis. At that time, the number of registered 
motor vehicles stood at Five million fifty-nine thousand seven hundred fifty-three (5,059,753) 
and since then, that number has ballooned to Eight million seven hundred six thousand six 
hundred seven (8,706,607) as of 2015.
Incidentally, for 2015 alone, the LTO handled One million eight hundred twenty-nine 
thousand seven hundred fifty-three (1,829,753) new vehicle registration cases and Six million 
eight hundred seventy-six thousand eight hundred fifty-four (6,876,854) renewal registration 
cases1. Consequently, the LTO main office and satellite offices are handling, on the average, at 
least Thirty thousand (30,000) registration transactions per day, not to mention transactions 
involving the issuance and renewal of driver’s licenses.
This bill introduces a new registration scheme for motor vehicles, except those classified 
as vehicles for hire, wherein brand new motor vehicles are allowed to have an initial registration 
validity of four (4) consecutive years and upon expiration, the registration renewal shall be valid 
every two (2) years thereafter. On the other hand, other registered motor vehicles, are also given 
a two-year validity period on their car registration once the same is renewed under the proposed 
registration scheme.
This proposal, of course, is witliout prejudice to the application of Republic Act No. 
8749, or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and other applicable laws to ensure that all motor 
vehicles will conform to all safety and emission standards.
1 LTO 2015 Annual Report.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHIUPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
)
S E N A T E  
S B. No. 
1 6 4 9
Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
UPGRADING THE BATAAN 
PROVINCIAL 
HOSPITAL IN THE 
PROVINCE OF BATAAN INTO A LEVEL III TEACHING AND 
TRAINING HOSPITAL TO BE NOW KNOWN AS THE BATAAN 
GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 8561 was enacted into law on February 26, 1998. It 
upgraded the Bataan Provincial Hospital in the Province of Bataan into a 
tertiary level II hospital, increasing its bed capacity to three hundred fifty 
(350) beds.
Almost twenty years have passed, the administration of Bataan 
Provincial Hospital under the direct control, management and supervision of 
the Department of Health ensured that the hospital is being run by competent 
medical doctors, nurses and allied workers. Moreover, there have been major 
improvement in its facUities and the needed advanced equipment have been 
acquired.
To date, the 760,650 residents of Bataan is being served by the Bataan 
Provincial Hospital. Tire limitations provided by Republic Act No. 8561 serves 
as a hindrance to enhance and increase the bed capacity of Bataan Provincial 
Hospital. As such, to maximize its potential, use and to serve better the people 
of Bataan, there is a need to upgrade Bataan Provincial Hospital to a Level HI 
Teaching and Training Hospital and rename it as Bataan General Hospital.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this earnestly 
sought.
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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’16 AUG-9 P2-.08
S.B. No.
SENATE
1010
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
MODIFYING THE COMPENSATION AND POSITION CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OF 
CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND THE BASE PAY SCHEDULE OF 
MILITARY AND UNIFORMED PERSONNEL IN THE GOVERNMENT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution, Article 9-B, Section 5 provides that Congress shall provide for the 
standardization of compensation of government officials and employees, including those in the 
government-owned or -controlled corporations with original charters, taking into account the 
nature of the responsibilities pertaining to and the qualifications required for their position.
Last February 2016, by virtue of Executive Order No. 201, the national government 
implemented the salary adjustments for government employees. However, it was merely an 
interim measure that only implemented the first tranche of the proposed 2015 Salary 
Standardization Law (SSL) because Congress was unable to pass the measure in December 
2015.
The first tranche was not enough to bring the compensation of government employees 
closer to their private counterparts.
This bill provides for a "compensation adjustment strategy" that will ensure that the 
compensation structure of government personnel is comparable with the prevailing rates in the 
private sector. The bill seeks to implement the last three tranches within a period of three years 
or from 2017 to 2019, which shall result in the increase of the monthly minimum salary of 
employees with Salary Grade 1 from the current rate of P9,478 to P11,068. The ultimate goal is 
to adjust the salaries to at least 70 percent of the median of the market for all salary grades.
The compensation adjustment strategy shall also eliminate overlaps in between salary 
grade allocations to recognize differences in duties and responsibilities of the positions; 
maximize the net take home pay through the inclusion of additional benefits; and strengthen the 
performance-based incentive system in recognition of government personnel who play a greater 
role and carry a heavier responsibility in attaining performance targets and delivering results.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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S E N A T E
S.B. No. 1550
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'17 
AUG 14 
P 5 :1 5
RECEIV:
Intro d u ce d  by Sen. Juan M iguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN  THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The name Sultan Kudarat was derived from the 7th Sultan of Maguindanao, 
Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat. 
He is a direct descendant of Shariff Kabungsuan, the 
first Sultan of Maguindanao and the Malay missionary responsible for bringing Islam to 
Mindanao. Sultan Kudarat ruled over the most part of Mindanao from 1625 to 1671 and 
he fought attempts of the Spaniards to conquer his kingdom. On January 13, 1975, 
former President Ferdinand Marcos declared Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat a 
national hero.
Sultan Kudarat, along with the provinces of Maguindanao and North Cotabato, 
was born out of what was once known as the great province of Cotabato on November 
22, 1973 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 341.
This bill seeks to declare November 22nd of every year as a special non-working 
holiday in the province of Sultan Kudarat to give its citizens full opportunity to 
commemorate this momentous event with appropriate ceremonies fitting the occasion.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
IGUEL F. ZU BIR I


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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S E N A T E
S.B. No. 1550
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14 
P 5 :1 5
In tro d u ce d  by Sen. Juan M iguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN  THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines 
in Congress, assembled:
SECTION 1. November 22 is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday 
in the Province of Sultan Kudarat, to commemorate its foundation day anniversary.
SEC. 2. Repealing Cause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, 
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are herby repealed or 
modified accordingly.
SEC. 3. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and 
subsisting.
SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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