NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2180
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23 may 11 P3 34
RECEIVED BV:
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT 
CORPORATION (PADC) BY ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 286, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 
"AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE 
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) was established in 
1973 by virtue of Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 286 as the government's arm for the 
development of the Philippine aviation industry with its main purpose centered on 
promoting self-reliance, national security and technology transfer.
Under its Charter, the PADC is mandated to undertake all manner of activity, 
business, or development projects to ensure a reliable aviation and aerospace industry 
that includes the following:
1. Design, assembly, manufacture and sale of all forms of aircrafts and aviation or 
aerospace devices, equipment or contraptions, studies or researches for 
innovations and improvements thereupon;
2. Development of local capabilities in maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and 
modification of aerospace and associated flight and ground equipment and 
components thereof in order to provide technical services and overhaul support 
to government agencies owning aerospace equipment, the Philippine Air Force, 
foreign air forces, the national airline and foreign airline companies, and to the 
aviation industry in general; and
3. Operation and provision of air transport services, whether for cargo or 
passengers on a scheduled or charter basis, on domestic and/or international 
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It should be noted that amendments to P.D. No. 286 were introduced 
subsequently to further empower the Corporation in achieving its objectives.
Over the years, PADC accomplished the development of the PADC Defiant 300 
and the PADC Hummingbird, which are proudly Filipino-made prototype aircrafts, 
including the assembly of several aircrafts of European firms, such Messerchemitt 
Boikow Biohm (MBB) of Germany, Pilatus Britten Norman (PBN) of England, and 
Agusta SIAI Marchetti of Italy among others. Further, PADC provides technical and 
logistical support to the aerial fleet of the government especially the major defense 
services as the Corporation serves as the procuring agent with respect to the aircraft 
goods and services of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), 
and the Philippine Navy (PN).
Considering new developments in the aviation and aerospace industry, and, 
most importantly, emerging external threats and geo-political tensions, the PADC's 
role in nation-building and national security has been made crucial and indispensable.
With PADC's corporate life set to expire on September 5, 2023, pursuant to 
Section 1 of P.D. No. 286, it is only proper to extend the same for another fifty (50) 
years by amending its Charter; thus, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2180
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23 may 11 P3 -34
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT 
CORPORATION (PADC) BY ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 286, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 
"AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE 
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 286, as amended, is hereby
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further amended to read as follows:
"Section 1. Creation of the Corporation. - There is hereby created a body 
corporate and politic under the Office of the President of the Philippines to 
be known as the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation, 
hereinafter referred to as the Corporation, which shall be governed by this 
Decree and Its by-laws as authorized hereunder, [and shall-have 
succession] THE CORPORATION SHALL EXIST for a period of fifty (50) 
years from [and-after] the date of approval of this Decree AND SHALL BE 
EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS FROM THE 
EXPIRATION OF ITS ORIGINAL TERM ON 05 SEPTEMBER 2023.
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The principal office of the Corporation shall be located in a place to be
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determined by the Board of Directors."
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SEC. 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,