Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Se

HOUSE BILL no, 4890

Introduced by REP. ELISA T. KHO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This country was one of the signatories of the United Nation’s Post 2015 Development
‘Agenda last September 2015 which commits the world community to work for the achievement
of Seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entitled “Transforming our World by
2030 — A New Agenda for Global Action”, the new agenda sets out to 1) end poverty and
hunger, 2) secure education, health and basic services for all; 3) achieve gender equality and
empower all women and girls, 4) combat inequalities within and between countries; 5) foster
inclusive economic growth, shared prosperity and sustainable lifestyles for all; 6) promote safe
and inclusive cities and human settlements, 7) protect the planet, fight climate change, use
natural resources sustainably and safeguard our oceans, 8) strengthen governance and promote
peaceful, safe, just and inclusive societies; and 9) revitalize the global partnership for sustainable
development.

Taking off from the new agenda agreed upon, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) were identified, as follows: Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere; Goal 2: End
hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture; Goal
3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages: Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and
equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all; Goal 5: Achieve
gender equality and empower all women and girls; Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable
management of water and sanitation for all; Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable and modern energy for all; Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable
economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; Goal 9: Build
resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation;
Goal 10; Reduce inequality within and among countries; Goal 11: Make cities and human
settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption
and production patterns; Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts;
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable
development, Goal 15: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems,
sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and
halt biodiversity loss, Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive
institutions for all levels; and Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the
global partnership for sustainable development.


Given the enormous tasks involved, it is imperative that the public and private sectors
work hand-in-hand to ensure that the country maximizes its potential toward the achievement of
these goals, The proposed creation of an SDG Fund for the use of local government units in
implementing programs and projects, on top of activities implemented by national government
agencies, is designed to create greater awareness among LGUs, local communities and civil
organizations of the SDGs and encourage them to actively participate in the conceptualization,
planning and implementation of SDG-related activities

In view of the foregoing mandate, immediate consideration and passage of this proposed
measure is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4990

Introduced by HONORABLE ELISA T. KHO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG) FUND TO
MAXIMIZE THE COUNTRY’S POTENTIAL TOWARD THE ACHIEVEMEN
THE POST-201 JSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND APPROPRIA’
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1, Title. — This act shall be known as the “Sustainable Development Goals Fund
Act”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is the policy of the State that no one shall be left
behind as it strides toward growth and development, and that every one should have a common
responsibility in playing their part in attaining this vision. Toward this end, the State shall
hamess the resources generated by all agencies of the government and enjoin the support of the
local government units who are the front liners in the government's efforts to reach all its
citizens and ensure that all citizens are directly involved and benefited by development programs
and projects.

Section 3. Creation of the SDG Fund — There is hereby created the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) Fund, the proceeds of which shall be raised from the following
sources:

a. Special PCSO lotto draws. At least one special PCSO lotto draw per year up to 2030
shall be conducted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO); the 30% of
Net Receipts (minus operating and other expenses) usually set aside as contribution to
the charity fund shall be set aside for the SDG Fund,

b, PAGCOR. One percent (1%) of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
(PAGCOR)'s net income per year shall be set aside for the SDG Fund; and


c. Collection from Sin Taxes. One percent (1%) of tax collected from sin taxes allotted to
health programs shall be set aside for the SDG Fund.

Section 4, Board of Trustees. ~ The Fund shall be administered by the Board of Trustees,
composed of the following:

Ex-officio Members (7)

Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), as Chairperson
Secretary-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH)

Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd)

Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA)

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Appointive Members:

Four (4) representatives from the private sector, one of who shall serve as the Executive
Director and ex-officio Vice Chairperson

The Executive Director shall be elected by the Board annually from among the four (4)
appointive members appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines.

The selection, appointment, and term of office of the appointive members shall be in
accordance with the pertinent provision of Republic Act No. 10149, otherwise known as the
GOCC Governance Act of 2011

Section 5. Per Diems — The members of the Board shall receive per diem for every board
meeting attended: Provided, That per diems and any other allowances of the Board shall follow
the guidelines set by the Department of Budget and Management: Provided further, That the
Directors shall not be entitled to retirement benefits as such directors.

Section 6. Management of the SDG Fund. — the SDG Fund shall be managed by a
secretariat to be created within the Department of Interior and Local Government. The SDG
secretariat shall be headed by the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be directly
responsible for the hiring of the staff needed to operationalize the Fund.

Section 7. Compensation. — The Executive Director and staff shall receive compensation
at rates in accordance with the Salary Standardization Law.

Section 8. Projects under the SDG Fund. ~ The Board of Trustees, through the SDG
Secretariat, shall evaluate, assess and approve project proposals to be submitted by LGUs on the
17 $DG-related projects. The Board shall allocate the Fund by region, based on the priorities
identified by the national government consistent with the Medium Term Development Plan.



‘The LGUs shall be required to contribute 25% of the total project fund, with the balance of
75% to be sourced from the SDG Fund: Provided, That the LGUs may use up to the maximum
of 5% total project fund for MOOE: Provided, however, That no amount shall be used for
personal services

Section 9, Funding. ~ The Executive Director shall submit to the Board its annual budget
including operating and maintenance expenses as well as personal services to be allocated from
the SDG Fund.

Section 10. Appropriations. — The amount of Fifty Million pesos (P50,000,000.00) shall
be appropriated and authorized to be released for the initial implementation of the provisions of
this Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within six months following
approval, the Board created herein, in consultation with DILG, NEDA, DOH, DENR, DSWD,
DA and DepEd, and private sector representatives, shall prepare the implementing rules and
regulations to implement this Act. In particular, the IRR shall identify priority areas whereas the
Fund shall be implemented, type of programs’projects to be funded, schedule of release of funds,
ete.

Section 12. Separability Clause If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act,
or any portion thereof, or the application of such section, provision, or portion to any person,
gtoup, or circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or the
application of such section, provision, or portion thereof to other persons, groups, or
circumstances shall not be affected by such declaration.

Section 13. Repealing Clause. ~All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 14. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifleen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,