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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
The object of his bill is to ensure the expeditions release of retirement benefit of all government 
employees. The GSIS claims that it can process applications for retirement benefits within five 
(5) days. However, the delay in the release of such benefits is still a common complaint. 
This bill mandates that all the retirement benefits and gratuities of a government employee shall 
be released within fifteen (15) days from date of retirement. It shall be the responsibility of the 
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head or chief of the government office concerned to ensure this, otherwise, he or"she shall be 
held criminally liable. 
Passage ofthis measure is earnestly sougbt in view ofthe foregoing premises. 
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ANlh~IO' "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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First Regular Congress 
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SENATE 
S. No. 251 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO ENSURE THE RELEASE OF THE 
RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF ITS EMPLOYEES WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS FROM 
RETIREMENT. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The head or chief of any government agency, bureau, or corporation shall 
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ensure the release of all retirement benefits and gratuities of an employee under compulsory or 
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optional retirement within fifteen (15) days from date of retirement. 
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SEC. 2. The head or chief of the govermnent office who fails to comply with Section I of 
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this Act shall be punished with six (6) months suspension without pay. 
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SEC. 3. All laws and decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent 
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with this Act are hereby repealed Of amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever is earlier. 
Approved, 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Biil'No. 483 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Medical expenses before death often reach exorbitant amounts. In the 
computation of the net estate for the payment of the estate tax, deductible 
medical bills are only allowed up to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP500, 
000.00). This needs to be rationalized to reflect the realistic costs of present 
medical services. Thus, this bill proposes to increase the maximum allowable 
deductible medical expenses in the computation of the net estate for the payment 
of the estate tax from Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP500,000.00) to One 
Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP1 ,500,000.00). 
In view of the foregoing, e·arly passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 4 8 3 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 86(A) (6) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 
1997 
Be it enacted by the Senate and ihe House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 86 (A) (6) of Republic Act No. 8424, as amended, 
otherwise known as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
"(6) Medical Expenses. -
Medical expenses incurred by the 
descendent within one (1) year prior to his death which shall be duly 
substantiated with receipts: Provided, That in no case shall the deductible 
medical expenses exceed [Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP500,000.00)] 
ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PhP1, 500,000.00)." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of 
General or in newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 28, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State adopts and 
implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public 
interests. 
This bill proposes the repeal of Presidential Decree No. 1177 otherwise known 
as "Revising the Budget Process in Order to Institutionalize the Budgetary 
Innovations of the New Society", as amended, and the re-institution of line-item 
budgeting as the budgetary process of the National Government, where all 
programs and projects, together with their specific funding allocations, will appear 
in the General Appropriations Act after thorough deliberations by Congress. With 
this legislative proposal, full transparency in the national budget will be ensured. 
The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
Y EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
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Senate Bill No. [5 (;) ;~ 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTING LINE ITEM BUDGETING IN THE BUDGETARY PROCESS OF 
THE GOVERNMENT, REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL 
DECREE 1177, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Line Item Budgeting Act 
0'2010". 
SEC 2. Line Item Budgeting. - Upon the approval of this Act, all programs and 
projects of the National Government, with their respective funding allocations, 
shall appear in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Corollary to the foregoing, all revenues and funds accruing to the National 
Government shall be deposited to the National Treasury, and shall be reviewed 
by the Congress. 
SEC 3. Repealing Clause. - Presidential Decree No. 1177 otherwise known as 
"Revising the Budget Process in Order to Institutionalize the Budgetary 
Innovations of the New Society", as amended, and all laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the 
provision of this Act, are hereby repealed and lor modified accordingly. 
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SEC 4. 
Separability Clause. -
In case any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue in full force and effect. 
SEC 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication 
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 901 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The country is presently facing increased levels of environmental 
degradation - air and water pollution, deforestation and the dumping of toxic 
water - that the Government must take the initiative to meet the challenge it 
presents. 
It is for this reason that the bill seeks to establish a Committee on 
Environmental Protection in each local government legislative council in order 
that each Sanggunian can definitely focus itself on the conditions of each region 
as each has diverse characteristics peculiarly its own. Also, the enactment of 
this legislation will open awareness to the importance of protecting the 
environment not only for the survival of plants and wildlife but importantly to the 
health and welfare of the human race . 
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In view of the foregoing considerations early passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Senate Bill No. 901 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE CREATION OF A COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION IN EACH LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. It is hereby mandated that a Committee on Environmental 
Protection shall be created in each Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang 
Panglungsod and Sangguniang Bayan to address legislation in the said 
legislative bodies related to all environmental protection matters. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 879 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 952, mentions a charge of a legacy or a devise 
upon an heir. The basis for this power to make a charge against the heir is the 
presumed continuation of the personality of the deceased. 
However, an heir is no longer the continuation of the personality of the 
deceased. An heir does not assume responsibility for the obligations of the 
decedent. As a rule, legacies and devises are a charge or a burden upon the 
estate itself, unless the testator expressly burdens a particular heir, legatee or 
devisee with their payment. 
This bill seeks to amend Article 952 to remove a misleading presumption. 
The urgent approval of this bill is thereby recommended. 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 879 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
. AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE 
OF THE PHILIPPINES. ARTICLE 952 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 952, is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Article 952 - The heir[, charged with a legacy or devise] or 
the executor or administrator of the estate, must deliver the very 
thing bequeathed if he is able to do so and cannot discharge this 
obligation by paying its value. 
Legacies of money must be paid in cash, even though the 
heir or the estate may not have any. 
The expenses necessary for the delivery of the thing 
bequeathed shall be for the account of the heir or the estate, but 
without prejudice to the legitime". 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. -Any law, presidential decree, or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instrllction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent witH, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly, 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - 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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First Regular Session 
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S.NO. 302 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The involvement of certain members of law enforcement agencies in criminal activities 
has greatly diminished our faith and confidence to these people in government. Almost 
everyday we hear, read, or see in media the involvement of some of our law enforcers in 
petty crimes to alleged attempt to cover-up heinous crimes. 
There seems now a need to address the growing fear and distrust among our people to 
some of these "villains" in uniform by treating those persons in authority who cause or 
order the destruction or concealment of evidence to a crime as accomplices to the crime. 
This proposed measure seeks to amend Article 19 of the Revised Penal Code by 
prescribing a higher penalty for persons in authority as accessories who directly cause or 
order the destruction or concealment of vital evidence for heinous crimes. 
In view ofthe foregoing, immediate approval ofthis measure is earnestly sought. 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 302 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
PRESCRIBING A HIGHER PENALTY FOR PERSONS IN AUTHORITY AS 
ACCESSORIES, WHO DIRECTLY CAUSE OR ORDER THE DESTRUCTION 
OR CONCEALMENT OF VITAL EVIDENCE FOR HEINOUS CRIMES, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 19 OF THE REVISED PENAL 
CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled. 
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Section 1. Article 19 of the Penal Code is hereby amended by adding another 
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paragraph: 
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"WHERE THE OFFENSE IS A HEINOUS CRlME UNDER EXISTING LAWS 
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AND IS COMMITTED BY PERSONS IN AUTHORlTY, THEY SHALL SUFFER 
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THE PENALTY ONE DEGREE HIGHER THAN THAT PRESCRlBED BY LAW FOR 
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THE CONSUMMATED FELONY." 
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Sec. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
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remain valid and subsisting. 
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Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
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accordingly. 
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Sec. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The government's thrust towards environmental 
preservation and 
restoration requires the participation of all its implementing units and agencies. 
Although the problem concerning our environment is national in nature, the most 
effective approach would start with a parochial one. 
This bill intends to amend the section in the Local Government Code that 
indicates the appointment of an officer-in-charge of the environmental affairs 
optional. The necessity to make this appointment mandatory is recognized 
because the presence of such an officer in every locality is very important for the 
overseeing, monitoring, and development of the government programs in their 
place of jurisdiction. 
For these reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 5,89 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION BY MAKING THE 
APPOINTMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
OFFICER 
MANDATORY 
FOR 
PROVINCIAL, 
CITY 
AND 
MUNICIPAL 
GOVERNMENTS, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 484 (A) OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 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 484(a) of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended 
to read as follows: 
"SEC. 484. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) XXX The 
appointment of the environment and natural resources officer is [optional) 
MANDATORY for the provincial, city and municipal governments," 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication either in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 456 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article 178, paragraph one of the Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815, as 
amended) punishes any person who uses a fictitious name or a name other than 
his real name publicly in order to publicly in order to: 
a) conceal a crime; 
b) evade the execution of judgment; or 
c) cause damage to publiG interest. 
Presently the penalty imposable to aforementioned crime is only, arresto 
mayor. This means that any person found to be using a fictitious name for the 
above mentioned purposes may suffer only a possible imprisonment of ONE 
MONTH AND ONE DAY to SIX MONTHS and a fine not to exceed FIVE 
HUNDRED PESOS. Logic dictates that one who would use a fictitious name to 
conceal a crime, or evade an execution of judgment would involve grave offenses 
(Le. rape murder). The author submits that the penalty imposable is not 
commensurate to the nature of the offense committed, especially, if the perpetrator 
is guilty of heinous crime. 
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This bill seeks to amend Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code (Act No. 
3815, as amended) by increasing the penalty provided therefore to prision mayor 
in its medium and maximum periods of a fine not to exceed One Hundred 
Thousand Pesos (P100,OOO.OO). 
In the light of the foregoing considerations, passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 456 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 178 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE (ACT NO. 3815, 
AN AMENDED) BY INCREASING THE PENALTY PROVIDED THEREFOR AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code (Act No,3815, as 
amended) is hereby amended to read as follows: 
ART 178, Using fictitious and concealing true name. The 
penalty of [arresto mayor] PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MEDIUM AND 
MAXIMUM PERIODS and a fine not to exceed [500] ONE 
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS shall be imposed upon any person 
who shall publicity use, a fictitious name for the, purpose tif 
concealing a crime, evading the execution of a judgment or causing 
damage, 
Any person who conceals his true name and other personal 
circumstances shall be punished by arresto mayor or a fine not 
exceeds 200 pesos. 
SEC. 2. 
Repealing Clause, All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and 
regulations, executive or administrative orders, and other presidential issuance 
inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly, 
SEC. 3. 
Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (1.5) days 
following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Government Procurement Reform Act (Republic Act 9184) dated 
January 10, 2003 was enacted primarily to eradicate graft and corruption in the 
government procurement system, The law likewise aims to minimize wastage and 
thus maximize utilization of our government's meager resources, 
This bill seeks to remove any ambiguity in the interpretation of the scope 
and application of RA 9184 by amending Section 4 thereof to make it very clear 
that it applies to all government procurement activities, regardless of source of 
funds, whether local or foreign, and that only treaties or international or executive 
agreements entered into by the government prior to its enactment shall be exempt 
from its coverage. 
Immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Y EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 764: 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 4 OF REPUBLIC ACT 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE "GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 4 (Scope and Application) of Republic Act 9184 shall 
be amended to read as follows: 
"Section 4. Scope and Application -This Act shall apply to 
the Procurement of Infrastructure Projects, Goods and 
Consulting Services, regardless of source of funds, 
whether 
local 
or 
foreign, 
by 
all 
branches 
and 
instrumentalities of government, its departments, offices 
and 
agencies, 
including 
government-owned 
and/or-
controlled corporations and local government units, 
subject to the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 138. 
Any treaty or international or executive agreement 
affecting the subject matter of this Act [to which] 
ENTERED INTO BY the Philippine Government [is a 
signatory] BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT shall 
be; respected." 
SEC. 2. Effectivity Clause -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in at least two (2) national papers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. fi 0 5 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Cursory review of our penal statutes reveals that sexual violation of or 
sexual intercourse with a female corpse is presently beyond the reach of 
criminal justice system. At most, desecration of the dead in this regard merely 
gives rise to liability for damages (Art.309, New Civil Code). 
Under existing provisions of the Revised Penal Code only defamation to 
blacken the memory of one who is dead is criminalized (Art. 353, RPC i.e. libel). 
This bill seeks to plug this distinct lacuna in the law by penalizing 
necrophiles or those who morbidly derive sexual gratification by copulating with 
a corpse. This vicious bestiality is notoriously offensive and revolting to the 
feelings of the living as it grossly desecrates the dead. 
Passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
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Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Senate Bill No. _-"V,-",-=-
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
CRIMINALIZING 
NECROPHILIA 
AND 
IMPOSING 
APPROPRIATE 
PENALTIES THEREFOR, INCORPORATING FOR THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 
335-A INTO ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL 
CODE, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be incorporated after Article 335 of Act No. 
3815, as amended, otherwise known as "The Revised Penal Code" a new article 
which shall read as follows: 
"Art. 335-A. Necrophilia Penalty. -Necrophilia is committed 
by a person who engages in sexual acts with a corpse. 
For purposes of this article, sexual acts shall mean 
engaging in sexual intercourse, anal and/or oral sex. 
Persons found guilty of necrophilia shall suffer the penalty of 
prision mayor to reclusion temporal and a fine of One Hundred 
Thousand Pesos (Php100,OOO.OO) to Five Hundred Thousand 
Pesos (Php500,OOO.OO) at the discretion of the court. 
Whenever the crime of necrophilia is committed by two (2) 
or more persons, or by any person in whose care or custody such 
corpse is found, the penalty shall be reclusion temporal." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations, decrees, 
issuances or any parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its.complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national 
newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bili No. 498 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution, Executive Order No. 292 or the Administrative 
Code of 1987 and other enabling laws provide for the general qualifications and 
limitations in the appointment of the members of the Cabinet. The purpose of 
such requirements is'to ensure that the appointees possess the necessary skills, 
expertise and integrity essential to the job. 
Section 45 of Chapter 10, Sub-Title II, Title VIII, Book IV of Executive 
Order No. 292, provides for the general qualifications required of all department 
secretaries. However, in case of the Secretary of the Department of National 
Defense, there is a need to further emphasize the constitutional mandate 
regarding civilian supremacy over the military. 
By prohibiting a former military officer from being appointed as Secretary 
of National Defense (SND) within three (3) years after relief from active duty as a 
commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines (AFP), the position of SND will be shielded from controversies arising 
from appointments and assignments within the AFP. By having no prior personal 
and professional relationships with the officers, the SND would be more objective 
and impartial in policy determination and recommendations. On the part of former 
military officers, the prohibition shall also afford them sufficient time to adapt to 
civilian life. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 BY PROHIBITING A 
PERSON FROM BEING APPOINTED AS THE SECRETARY OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS AFTER 
RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF A 
REGULAR COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES 
(AFP) 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 45 of Chapter 10, Sub-Title II, Title VIII, Book IV of 
Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, 
is hereby amended by inserting a paragraph after the first paragraph thereof, to 
read as follows. 
"Section 45. Qualifications of Secretaries. - The Secretaries shall be 
citizens of the Philippines and not less than twenty-five years of age. IN 
CASE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, NO PERSON 
MAY BE APPOINTED AS THE SECRETARY THEREOF WITHIN THREE 
(3) 
YEARS 
AFTER 
RELIEF 
FROM 
ACTIVE 
DUTY 
AS 
A 
COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF A REGULAR COMPONENT OF THE 
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP)." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars 
and memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon 
approval. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First RF;Jgular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The proposed bill puts into implementation the basic law of the land, thus 
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). 
Whereas, 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. 
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Considering the foregoing reasons, the passage of the bill is earnestly 
requested. 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 88 '{ 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF COMPUTER AS PART OF THE 
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA BOTH IN PUBLIC AND 
PRIVATE, SCHOOLS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The teaching of computer subjects 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,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 880 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 941, provides that a legacy of a generic personal 
property is valid even if nothing of the same kind exists in the estate. Such a 
property must exist in the estate for a devise of indeterminate real property to be 
valid. The administrator of the estate must acquire the property, which is the 
subject of the legacy, if the said property does not form part of the estate. 
On the other hand, the administrator is not so obliged if the property, 
which does not form part of the estate, is real property and is the subject of a 
devise. Thus, there is a difference in the rules, depending on whether the 
property is personal or real. This is a result of an adaptation of Roman Law which 
treats property with more liberality. 
The rational behind Roman law is no longer relevant simply because 
personal property is easier to acquire and dispose of. There is no compelling 
reason to apply different rules for a legacy of generiC personal property on the 
one hand, and a devise of indeterminate real property, on the other hand. 
Both must be treated equally, such that a legacy or devise can only be 
valid if the property given exists in the estate of the decedent. 
In view of the foregoing,· early passage of this proposed measure is 
earnestly requested. 
Senator 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 880 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE 
OF THE PHjLlPPINES, ARTICLE 941 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 941 of Republic Act No. 386 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
"Article 941 - A legacy of generic personal property shall 
be valid [even if there be noJ IF THERE EXISTS things of the 
[same] DESIGNATED kind in the estate. 
A device of indeterminate real property shall be valid only if 
there be immovable property of its kind in the estate. 
The right of choice shall belong to the executor or 
administrator who shall comply with the legacy by the delivery of a 
thing OF THE KIND DESIGNATED IN THE LEGACY [which is 
neither of interior nor of superior quality]. 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3. 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. 
SEC 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
It has been often said that our men and women in the goverrunent service, particularly those who 
have devoted their years in the goverrunent for more than twenty or thirty years despite meager 
salaries are so called unsung heroes of our country. But beyond this recognition, nothing much 
appears to await them as they leave the goverrunent service. 
This bill therefore aims to give due recognition to these nnsung heroes by the expedient act of 
promoting them one grade higher at the time of their retirement, an assurance that when they 
leave the government service, they have been daily rewarded. 
This system of automatic promotion is an enshrined policy in the military and there is no 
compelling reason why said system should not likewise be extended to the civil service. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR 
OTHER PUI,lPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Automatic Promotion. - All government officials and employees who are 
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eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to One 
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Grade Level Higher than hislher position at the time of retirement. For this purpose, the adjusted 
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Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the basis for the computation of his/her 
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retirement. 
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SEC. 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of Budget 
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and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall formulate the necessary 
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rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 445 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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In the name of local autonomy, local government units (LGUs) must be 
accorded enough resources to make themselves selt-reliant, especially so with the 
decentralization of powers and functions brought' about by the Local Government 
Code. 
Hence, this bill seeks to provide LGUs, specifically municipalities, additional 
revenue by including municipal sea water' within fifteen-kilometer radius 
jurisdiction, part of the internal revenue allotment computation. 
Likewise, with these bills, LGUs whose primordial duty is to protect the natural 
resources found within jurisdiction, like the forest municipal sea water, will be 
made more accountable and, at the time, equipped with the resources that they 
need in fulfilling the said mandate. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 445;:~· \r: 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
MAKING MUNICIPAL WATER WITHIN THE FIFTEEN-KILOMETER RADIUS 
JURISDICTION 
PART 
OF 
THE 
INTERNAL 
REVENUE 
ALLOTMENT 
COMPUTATION FOR MUNICIPALITIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Dec/aration of Policy. - It is hereby declared a policy of the 
state to promote and strengthen selt-reliance among local government units in 
consonance with the principle of anatomy and decentralization. Self-reliance as a 
means of achieving local governrnent empowerment is realizable by increasing the 
budgetary power of of local government units. 
SEC. 2. Any law, presidential issuance or rules and regulation the contrary 
notwithstanding, sea water within the fifteen (15) kilometer radius jurisdiction of 
municipalities shall be included in the computation of the internal Revenue 
Allotment (IRA) of such municipalities. 
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) together with 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promUlgate the 
necessary guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation of this act. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, presidential issuances, rule and 
regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed repealed or 
amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 4. Effectivity. -
This Act shall take effect immediately following its 
complete publication in any new paper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Congress 
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SENATE 
S. No. 295 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to change the present maximum retirement age of sixty-five to seventy years for 
all employees, both in the goverument and private sector. 
Filipinos are basically hardworking. To prove their worth in their chosen careers, they exert 
efforts in order to be promoted. An employee who has stayed with a company for a greater 
number of years necessarily gains a lot of knowledge, skills and expertise in the job. The wealth 
of experience is always shared with the younger staff. As long as an employee is capable and 
willing to work and is not deterred by the nature of the job he is doing, that employee should be 
allowed to work until he reaches the age of seventy (70). 
Moreover, as employees get older, they continue to support extended families consisting of 
grandchildren, nephews and nieces. It is an innate Filipino trait that the generosity extends even 
at an advanced age. Hence, many of our senior citizens still shoulder some, if not most, of the 
needs of the younger members of their families. 
On the aspect of social security issue, the change of retirement age to seventy delays the 
entitlement for pension benefits. Hence, it also means having an extended contribution period or 
larger premium base. Thus, the change of retirement age contributes to better social security 
financing - more social insurance premiums and fewer social security benefits. In this sense, 
changing the mandatory retirement age is a significant measure to level off the burden of costs. 
In the end, both labor and goverument significantly benefit from this bill. 
Hence, its early approval is earnestly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 295 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. TrilIanes IV 
AN ACT 
CHANGING THE MAXIMUM RETIREMENT AGE FROM SIXTY-FIVE TO 
SEVENTY YEARS FOR BOTH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE EMPLOYEES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. An employees by the Civil Service Law and the Labor Code of the 
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Philippines, with the exception of those covered by special laws by reason of the exigencies of 
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the nature of their work, shan retire at seventy years of age. 
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SEC. 2. An laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations contrary 
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to, or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever is earlier. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 848 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Consistent with the modern thought that society must live harmoniously 
with nature, it is incumbent upon the government to instill in the hearts and minds 
of the young the importance of such harmony, 
This bill seeks to integrate in the curricula of ali educational institutions 
including non-formal, indigenous learning and out-of-school youth programs, a 
course on Philippine society and the environment. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly 
sought 
. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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AN ACT 
TO INTEGRATE IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
INCLUDING 
NON·FORMAL, 
INDIGENOUS 
LEARNING 
AND 
OUT·OF· 
SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS, A COURSE ON PHILIPPINE SOCIETY AND 
THE ENVIRONMENT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. The teaching of the inter-relationship, appreciation, 
conservation, rehabilitation, promotion and development of the environment shall 
be included in the curricula of all public and private elementary and secondary 
schools, including non-formal, indigenous learning and out-of-school program. 
SEC. 2. The environment shall refer to the bio-physical world of human 
beings, the maritime, fluvial, and aerial domains, the mineral, coal, petroleum 
oils, all forces of potential energy, fisheries, flora and fauna and all other natural 
resources. 
SEC. 3. There is hereby created a course with a proposed title "The 
Philippine Society and its Envirorment" which shall be added to the elementary 
and secondary school level curriculum. In addition to the teaching of the inter-
relationship 
appreciation, 
conservation, 
rehabilitation, 
promotion 
and 
development of environment, the course shall likewise include the teaching of 
environmental laws in the Philippines. 
SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) in coordination with the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations and call upon the assistance of other 
government agencies, offices, entities and instrumentalities for the purpose of 
implementing the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication on 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general publication. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
'SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is noticeable that one of the social and health services that our 
government continues to disregard is the availability of clean and sanitary public 
restrooms, especially in the Metropolis. More often than not, a person will have 
to go to a nearby mall, hotel, restaurant or any establishment in order to access a 
public restroom. 
While Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that "the State shall 
protect and promote the right to health of people and instill health consciousness 
among them," there is a need to construct clean and odorless restrooms not only 
along the national highways but also in public areas in cities and towns 
throughout the country. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
,SENATE 
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Senate Bill No.,_ .... '-'-=..:.'_ 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to provide public restrooms in 
designated public areas in the cities and towns of the country as well as along 
the national highways to ensure access and use of clean and sanitary facilities. 
SEC. 2. The construction and maintenance of the public restroom shall be 
the responsibility of the local government units (LGUs) provided that along the 
national highways, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall 
be responsible for the construction of said facilities. 
SEC. 3. To maintain and keep the public restrooms, reasonable fees may 
be charged for their use. 
SEC. 4, The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in 
coordination with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of 
Health (DOH) shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement the 
provisions of this Act including the fees to be charged, the cost and type of 
construction and the maintenance and upkeep of facilities. 
SEC. 5. 
The amount necessary for the construction of the public 
restrooms under this Act shall be included in the respective budgets of the local 
government units (LGUs), DILG and DPWH as may be provided in the 
implementing rules and regulations. 
SEC. 6. All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this 
Act shall be deemed repealed or modified as the case may be. 
SEC. 7, This Act shall take effect after publication in two (2) newspapers 
of general circulation. 
Approved,