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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
FEB 11 
1'3 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
2646 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE ORANI LAND TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION OFFICE IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORANt, PROVINCE OF BATAAN AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish the Orani Land Transportation Extension Office in the 
Municipality of Orani, Province of Balaan. 
The Land Transportation Office (L TO) is a vital government agency tasked with the 
promotion of safety and public service in land transportation throughout the country. The 
L TO provides a rationalized system of motor vehicle registration, license issuance, law 
enforcement and adjudication of traffic violation cases. L TO regional offices, district offices 
and licensing centers nationwide complement the central office in the delivery of its 
services. At present, L TO Licensing Center in the Province of Bataan is located in the 
Municipality of Pilar, Bataan, which is in the Second District of Bataan. People from various 
municipalities of Bataan need to travel to Pilar, Bataan to avail of the services of the L TO. 
Hence, establishing an L TO Extension Office in the MuniCipality of Orani will be beneficial 
not only to its residents but to those from nearby municipalities, especially those coming 
from the First Legislative District of Bataan. An L TO Extension Office in Orani means that 
the effort, money and time spent to transact business with the L TO will be greatly 
minimized. 
In line with the policy of the State to provide access to services and give preferential 
attention to the welfare of the general populace, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
2646 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CYNTHIA A. VILLAR 
1 
AN ACT 
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ESTABLISHING THE ORANI LAND TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION OFFICE IN 
3 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORANI, PROVINCE OF BATAAN AND APPROPRIATING 
4 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
5 
6 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
7 
Congress assembled: 
8 
9 
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the Department of Transportation 
10 
and Communications, the Orani Land Transportation Extension Office in the 
11 
Municipality of Orani, Province of Bataan, 
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13 
SEC. 2. 
The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
14 
charged to the current appropriations for the Department of Transportation and 
15 
Communications. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its operation and 
16 
maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
17 
18 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official 
19 
Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,
3Rrpublir of tbe flbilippillC% 
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scnator :ffliriam 1JBefcI1lsor santiago 
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SEP 16 P5 :3' 
Chair, CommitLee on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws, Committee on Foreign Relations, 
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Overseas Absentee Voting Act; Legislative Oversight Committee on the Visiting Forces Agreement; 
Member, Commission on Appointments 
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RM ',,1\ 1,0 BY,_)L'J.':' 
Atty. Ma. Antoniette P. Aristoza 
Director 
Bills and Index Service 
Senate 
Dear Dir. Aristoza, 
16 September 2014 
We are withdrawing SBN 2410 entitled, "An Act to Provide for a National Public 
Outreach and Education Campaign to Raise Public Awareness of Women's Preventive 
Health." 
It appears that we had previously filed a similar bill a few days before and this 
GOpy was 1iled by mistake, 
We are very sorry to inconvenience your office. 
Mam: 4/P Narsan BIg, 3 West Fourth St., West Tnangle, Quezon CIty 
Telephones 372-4573, 371-9156, 411-4380 
>I< Fax 376-5936 
Email: mlflam@nuriam.com.ph 
>I< Website' wwwmiliamcom ph 
Sincerely, 
.~ 
Atty. Camille L. Sevilla 
Chief of Staff 
Senate Room 521-A, Senate of the Phlilppmes, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 
Telephones 552-6693 * 552-6601 to 80 lac 5561,5562,5563 * Fax 552-6692
, 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.NO. 2269 
Prepared by the Committee on National Defense and Security 
with Senator Trillanes IV as author 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 4(B) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7898, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
AFP 
MODERNIZATION 
ACT, 
AS AMENDED 
BY REPUBLIC 
ACT 
NO. 
10349, 
ESTABLISHING THE "REVISED AFP MODERNIZATION PROGRAM", AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Section 4(b) of Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the AFP 
2 
Modernization AC,t, as amended by Republic Act No, 10349, establishing the "Revised AFP 
3 
Modernization Program" is hereby further amended to read as follows: 
4 
"(b) Capability, material and technology development. - the AFP modernization 
5 
program entails the development and employment of certain capabilities that can 
6 
address the assessed threats: Provided, That the acquisition of air force, navy and 
7 
army equipment and material of such types and quantities shall be made in 
'8 
accordance with the need to develop AFP capabilities pursuant to its modernization 
9 
objectives: Provided, further, That the acquisition of new eqUipment and weapons 


1 
system, shall be synchronized with the phase-out of uneconomical and obsolete 
2 
major equipment and weapons systems system in the AFP inventory: Provided, even 
3 
further, That no niajor equipment and weapons system shall be purchased if the 
i 4 
same are not being used by the armed forces OF [in] the country of origin or used 
5 
by the armed forces of [at least two countries] ANOTHER COUNTRY: Provided, 
6 
furthermore, That only offers from suppliers who are themselves the manufacturers 
7 
shall be entertaineq: Provided, finally, That no supply contract shall be entered into 
8 
unless such contract provides for, in clear and unambiguous terms, [an] after-sales 
9 
services and availability of spare parts. 
10 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations 
11 
inconsistent with or contrary to ·this 'Act are hereby deemed accordingly repealed or 
12 
amended. 
13 
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
l 
14 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
15 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 
2916 
Iutroduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay 
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'15 
AUG 26 P 2 :55 
AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING 
HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE HEROISM 
AND SACRIFICE OF THE FALLEN 44 OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
SPECIAL ACTION FORCE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On January 25, 2015 the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) 
carried out a law enforcement operation to serve the arrest warrant against the most 
wanted terrorists Zulkifli bin Hir also known as Marwan and Abdul Basit Usman. 
Unfortunately, said operation led to 44 casualties from our govemment. 
These 44 heroes sacrificed their lives with only one thing in mind to fulfill their 
mandate to enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maiutain peace and order, and 
ensure public safety and intemal security with the active support of the community. Not 
only did they accomplish their mission, they made the PNP-SAF proud and served as an 
inspiration to serve as an inspiration for cadets and for other training schools and will 
further promote patriotism and nationalism in our country. 
The effOlis of the SAF 44 will always be remembered and 
IS worthy of 
commemoration. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
DES NANCY S. BINA Y 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
'15 
AUG 26 P2 :55 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
2916 
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RECEIVED BY: __ 0 
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay 
AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORI(ING 
HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE HEROISM 
AND SACRIFICE OF THE FALLEN 44 OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
SPECIAL ACTION FORCE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 0(' the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION I. The Twenty-fifth (25th) day of January of every year is hereby declared as a 
special working holiday throughout the country to commemorate the bravery, heroism and 
sacrifice of the 44 fallen Philippine National Police-Special Action Force. 
SECTION 2. To ensure a meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all. 
heads of govemment agencies and instmmentalities, including govemment owned and 
controlled corporations as well as local government units, and employers in the private 
sector shall encourage and afford sufficient time and participate in any activity conducted 
in their respective localities to celebrate such a commemoration. 
SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days following its publication in 
at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No.2a47 
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY M. ANGARA 
'15 
JUN 23 P4:51 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CONCEPCION DOS IN 
THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA TO BE KNOWN AS SSS NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill is a counterpart of House bill 2689 which seeks to establish a National High 
School in Barangay Concepcion Dos in the Second District of Marikina City to be known 
as SSS National High School, principally authored by Representative Romero "Miro" 
Quimbo of the 2nd Distrct of Marikina. 
Currently, a large percentage of the barangay is comprised of school-age population. 
The existing SSS Elementary School alone produces approximately 4,000 graduates a 
year. Due to the lack of free secondary education within the community, parents are 
forced to enroll their children to public high schools in other barangays or to private high 
schools that entail steep education expenses which not all families in the barangay can 
readily afford. 
This proposed measure also seeks to address the need for additional infrastructure for 
senior high school students with the implementation of the K-to-12 program in the City. 
In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the 
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought. 
SENA OR SONNY M~ ANGARA 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No. 2847 
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA 
'15 
JUN 23 P 4 :51 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CONCEPCION DOS IN 
THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA TO BE KNOWN AS SSS NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of 
2 
Education, a national high school in Barangay Concepcion Dos in the Second District, City of 
3 
Marikina to be known as SSS National High School. 
4 
5 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's 
6 
program the operationalization of the SSS National High School, the funding of which shall be 
7 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
8 
9 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry 
10 
out the purpose of this Act. 
11 
12 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
13 
Gazelle or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
14 
15 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
2422 
S. No. _____ _ 
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SEP 23 
AlO :17 
Prepared by the Committee on Justice and Human Rights with 
Senators Guingona, Estrada, and Pimentel as Authors thereof. 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE PRESCRIPTIVE PERIOD FOR 
VIOLATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3019, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS "THE ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT 
PRACTICES ACT", FROM FIFTEEN (15) YEARS TO TWENTY 
(20) YEARS, AMENDING SECTION 11 THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Section 11 of Republic Act No. 3019, as amended, 
2 
otherwise known as the" Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act", is 
3 
hereby further amended to read as follows: 
4 
"SEC. 11. Prescription of Offenses. - All offenses punishable under 
5 
this Act shall prescribe in [fifteen] TWENTY years." 
6 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be 
7 
declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid 
8 
and subsisting. 
9 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, executive orders, or 
10 
administrative orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which 
11 
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or 
12 
modified accordingly. 
13 
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SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
2 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
3 
circulation. 
4 
5 
Approved, 
2
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
2768 
s. B. No. ___ _ 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT 
'15 
11ny 18 1\8 :43 
UPGRADING THE AMAI PAKPAK MEDICAL CENTER IN MARA WI CITY, 
LANAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The bill seeks to upgrade the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Barangay Datu Saber, Marawi City 
in Lanao Del Sur from a two hundred (200) bed capacity tertiary hospital to three hundred fifty 
(350). 
Amai Pakpak Medical Center caters to the medical needs of the majority of residents ofLanao Del 
Sur and neighboring provinces. For several years now, the medical center is operating beyond its 
bed capacity. 
With the passage of this measure, the Amai Pakpak Medical Center will be able to provide a more 
integrated, comprehensive, accessible and effective quality health care and services not only to 
Lanao Del Sur, but also to other communities in the Muslim Mindanao Region. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
TEIO.l)l~TO "TG" GUINGONA III 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 2768 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA ill 
AN ACT 
"15 
MAY 18 A 8 :45 
UPGRADING THE AMAI PAKPAKMEDICAL CENTER IN MARAWI CITY, 
LANAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. The bed capacity of the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur 
2 
is hereby increased from two hundred (200) to three hundred (300) beds. 
3 
4 
SEC. 2. The construction and upgrading of the hospital facilities and services shall be under the 
5 
direct supervision and control of the Department of Health. 
6 
7 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the 
8 
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
9 
Appropriations Act. 
10 
11 
SEC. 4. Republic Act No. 7943 is hereby repealed. All laws, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent 
12 
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
13 
14 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in 
15 
a newspaper of general circulation. 
16 
17 
18 
19 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No.2412 
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'14 SEP 17 P 1 :.47 
RECEIVED 8Y: --f--
Introduced by Senator Aquilino JJKoko" Pimentel III 
AN ACT 
DECLARING DECEMBER 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN PASAY CITY, WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN 
AS THE JJFOUNDATION DAY OF PASAY CITY" 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On December 2, 1863, Pasay City. was declared as an independent 
pueblo1 after several prominent residents of Pasay sent a petition to civil 
and ecclesiastical authorities then for them to be allowed to manage their 
own political and religious affairs. 
Through the years, Pasay City had been given recognitions for 
successful programs implemented by the city. In 2012, the Department of 
Health named Pasay City as the Garantisadong Pambata Champion, the 
award given to recognize the efforts of local government units in 
institutionalizing child health campaign for children from birth to fourteen 
(14) years old, which includes the delivery of basic child and nutrition 
services. Pasay City was likewise recognized for its literacy programs, 
winning the National Literacy Awards for the years 2008 and 2012. 
Further, the Department of Interior Local Government hailed Pasay City's 
successful Informal Settler Relocation Program and the Urban Greening or 
Family-based Ecological Diversion and Recycling of Waste program as best 
practices that should be replicated by other local government units. Pasay 
City also placed first among seven (7) other cities in the southern part of 
Metro Manila in its Illegal Drug ApprehenSion with a total of 184 
apprehensions in the year 2013. 
Thus, in order to give the residents of Pasay City an opportunity to 
celebrate their city's foundation day and its achievements as an urbanized 
1 Pueblo is the Spanish-era equivalent of a town. 
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city in the National Capital Region, it is fitting to declare December 2 of 
every year as a special non-working holiday in Pasay City. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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\KOKO" PIMENTEL III 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No. 2412 
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SEP 17 P 1 :47 
RfX'EIVEI> 8Y:_t~ 
Introduced by Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III 
AN ACT 
DECLARING DECEMBER 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN P ASA Y CITY, WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN 
AS THE "FOUNDATION DAY OF PASAY CITY" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. December 2 of every year is hereby declared as a special 
2 
non-working holiday in Pasay City which shall be known as the 
3 
"Foundation Day of Pasay City." 
4 
SECTION 2. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
5 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
6 
general circulation. 
Approved, 
3
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
'15 
MAR 16 P4:37 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
2696 
R[~CEIVE() BV:-t 
Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
AN ACT DECLARING WALINGWALING AS THE NATIONAL FLOWER OF THE PHILIPPINES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The popularity of the Walingwaling flower has had a steady increase among flower 
enthusiasts and in the industry worldwide. 
Discovered in Mt. Apo and first introduced to orchid enthusiasts in London back in 1882 , its 
ornamental value has spread to countries like Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Hawaii 
making the cultivation of Walingwaling hybrids a highly profitable and lucrative business. 
Once worshipped by the native Bagobos as a "diwata" or tree goddess, the Walingwaling is 
touted as the queen of Philippine flowers. Moreover, there are a number of Filipino short 
stories and legends that feature the Walingwaling, as it is rooted much in our history and 
culture. 
Thus, this bill seeks to declare the Walingwaling as the National Flower of the Philippines to 
better illustrate our country's homegrown beauty and international acclaim. 
Its immense potential is not only in the promotion of our natural resources and beauty, but also 
in its contribution to livelihood and income for our Filipino people. 
Hence, there is also a need to pursue programs for its proper preservation and further 
promotion as it takes four to five years to blossom. 
The Walingwaling's historic value, international popularity, and economic viability, partnered 
with the fact that it is homegrown and native to the Philippines makes it most suitable as our 
national flower. 
In view ofthe foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
'15 
MAR 16 P4 :37 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
2696 
RECEIVE!) By:-t-'-
Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
AN ACT DECLARING WALlNGWALlNG AS THE NATIONAL FLOWER OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives oj the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. The Walingwaling orchid is hereby declared the National Flower of the 
2 
Philippines. 
3 
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate rules 
4 
and regulations that will govern the acquisition, care and disposal of, and to protect, conserve 
5 
and propagate the Walingwaling. 
6 
SECTION 3. Executive Proclamation No. 652 and laws, decrees, rules and regulations, or 
7 
parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
8 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
9 
Approved, 
1
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.No. 
2792 
) 
) 
) 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
'15 
JUN -1 
P 3 :24 
IMPOSING PENALTIES ON PERSON OR PERSONS GUILTY OF FENCING 
PUBLIC PROPERTY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On 29 April 2015, the coaches of a train of the Philippine National Railways 
(PNR) fell on their side after getting derailed. More than a hundred passengers were 
injured due to the incident. There were two possible reasons for the incident. One was 
pilferage of the rail's fastening system. 1 
Railings, manhole covers, sign posts, public transportation fixtures and equipment 
are properties of the government that are used to provide the public with services meant 
to protect their safety and interest. Stealing and selling them may cause not only loss of 
property but more importantly, of lives. 
This bill seeks to penalize buying and reselling stolen government properties. It 
aims to discourage persons from procuring items obtained through crimes of robbery and 
theft, and profiting from such acts. Fewer clients for robbers and thieves leads to less 
incidence of pilferage of government properties. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
2792 
) 
) 
) 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
1 
AN ACT 
'15 
JUN -1 
P 3 :24 
2 
IMPOSING PENAL TIES ON PERSON OR PERSONS GUILTY OF FENCING 
3 
PUBLIC PROPERTY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
4 
SECTION 1. Presidential Decree No. 1612, otherwise known as the Anti-Fencing 
5 
Law, Section 3, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
6 
Section 3. Penalties. - Any person guilty of fencing shall be 
7 
punished as hereunder indicated: .... 
8 
(t) .... 
9 
IF 
THE 
OBJECT 
OF 
FENCING 
IS 
PUBLIC 
10 
PROPERTY, THE OFFENDER SHALL SUFFER THE 
11 
PENALTY NEXT HIGHER IN DEGREE THAN THAT 
12 
PRESCRIBED IN (A) TO (F). 
13 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
14 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, 
15 
or inconsistent with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
16 
accordingly. 
1 


1 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect 15 days after its 
2 
publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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2
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 24 0 3 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT 
'14 
SEP -9 P2 :30 
RECEIVE£) BY:i"-
ESTABLISHING THE MARIVELES DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARIVELES, PROVINCE OF BATAAN 
AND APPROPRIATING FUN])S THEREFORE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Considered to be a first class community, tbe Mariveles district in the province of Bataan 
has a total population of 112,707 according to the 2010 census dispersed among the 18 
barangays (http://www.marivelesgoyph.org). Mariveles is now a first class municipality in terms 
of its income, accredited mostly to big establishments exiting in the municipality; consequently, 
they also have a high employment rate. Mostly engineers, skilled and unskilled laborers, 
technical men from the province and other towns and cities. (www.mybataan.com) 
Marive1es is also known as one of the first districts to be engaged upon the notion of 
industrialization and thus propagating a need for additional programs that would compensate for 
the basic health services for its constituency. 
The establishment of the Mariveles district hospital is aimed at ensuring an environment 
in which the residents would he able to afford quality health care as well as having a well 
maintained facility. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RA N~LLA,JR. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2403 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT 
"14 
SEP -9 P2 :30 
ESTABLISHING THE MARIVELES DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARIVELES, PROVINCE OF BATAAN 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Municipal, 
2 
O\lWmnwnt (lfM!lfiveles, i\ fifty (50)-bed capacity district hospital in the Municipality of 
3 
Mariveles, Province of Bataan to be known as the Mariveles District Hospital. 
4 
5 
6 
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 17, paragraph (f) of Republic Act No. 7160, 
7 
otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991 ", the Mariveles District 
8 
Hospital shall receive from the national government such amount to provide or augment 
9 
its basic health services and facilities for a period of five (5) years until such time that it 
10 
shaH have been established to meet the requirements of its inhabitants. 
11 
12 
13 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the 
14 
Department's programs the national government's assistance for the operationalization of 
15 
the Mariveles District Hospital, the funding of which shall be included in the aunual 
16 
General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a 
20 
newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
) 
) 
) 
S. B. No. 
2544 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
"15 
,JAN -5 P 3 :50 
PENALIZING THE FAILURE TO REPORT ACTS OF HAZING, AMENDING 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 8049, also known as the "Hazing Regulation Act" does not 
require a person, who knows of an ongoing hazing activity, to notify the proper 
authorities. The failure to report the matter allows acts of violence 10 go unchecked, 
which could lead to injury or even death. 
This bill seeks to amend the Hazing Regulation Act to penalize the failure to 
report hazing, in order to ensure the timely notification and intervention of the proper 
authorities and to deter further acts of hazing. I 
(LJ-w\w ~.--)~ 
MIRIAM DEFE~OR SANTIt/JO 
1f 
I This bill was originally filed during the Thirtecuth Congress, First Regular Session. 
1 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S, B. No,2_fi4~ 
) 
) 
) 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
',5 
JAN -5 P 3 :SO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House 0/ Representatives a/the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
I 
AN ACT 
2 
PENALIZING THE FAILURE TO REPORT ACTS OF HAZING, AMENDING 
3 
REPUBLIC ACT NO, 8049 
4 
5 
6 
SECTION L Republic Act No, 
8049, Article 4 is hereby amended by 
7 
incorporating a new subsection, Article 4-A, to read as follows: 
8 
9 
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWS THAT ANOTHER PERSON 
10 
IS THE VICTIM OF HAZING AND IS AT TI-IE SCENE OF THE 
11 
CRIME, SHALL TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PERSON CAN 
12 
DO SO, WITl-IOUT DANGER OR PERIL TO HIMSELF OR 
13 
OTHERS, RI';PORT SUCH CRIME TO AN APPROPRIATE LAW 
14 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL AS SOON AS REASONABLY 
15 
PRACTICABLE. 
16 
WHOEVER FAILS TO REPORT SUCH CRIME SHALL, IF 
17 
ALREADY LlABLE UNDER SECTlON FOUR OF THIS ACT, BE 
18 
IMPOSED TUE PENALTY IN ITS MAXIMUM REGARDLESS 
2 


OF MITlGATING CIRCUMSTANCES, OR THE ADDITIONAL 
2 
PENALTY OF A FINE OF AT LEAST FIFTY THOUSAND 
3 
PESOS (P50,OOO.OO) OR BOTH. 
4 
5 
A PERSON NOT LIABLE UNDER SECTION 4, WHO IS 
6 
PRESENT AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME, AND WHO 
7 
FAILED TO REPORT THE SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
8 
THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THIS SUBSECTION, SHALL BE 
9 
LIABLE AS ACCOMPLICE. 
10 
11 
SECTION 2. 
Separability Clause. -
If any provision, or part hereof, is held 
12 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
13 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
14 
SECTION 3. 
Repealing Clause. -
Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
15 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to 
16 
or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
17 
accordingly. 
18 
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
19 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
20 
Approved. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2 0 2 7 
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GEC 11 
P2:43 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN.JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Special Education Fund arises from the additional one percent (1%) 
tax on real property and is allotted by the Local Government Code to the local 
school boards. This Fund is allocated by the Code for the operation and 
maintenance of public schools; construction and repair of school buildings, 
facilities and equipment; educational' research; purchase of books and 
periodicals; and sports development in amounts determined by the local school 
boards themselves. 
However, these purposes and applicants do not respond to the challenges 
of the changing times. Thus, there is a need to amend the, Loc;;!! Government 
Code, To ensure the quality of our education system, the purposes and 
applications of Special Education Fund must be expanded. 
The passage of this bill is earnestly sought 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'13 
DEC 11 
P2:43 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No, 2027 
RECEIVED BY:-F 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
EXPANDING THE PURPOSES AND APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL 
EDUCATION FUND (SEF) AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 272 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 272 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
"The proceeds from the ad\Jitional one percent (1%) tax on real 
property accruing to the SEF shall be automatically released to the 
local school boards; Provided, That in case of provinces, the 
proceeds shall be divided equally between the provincial and 
municipal School boards; Provided, however, That the proceeds 
shall be allocated for the operation and maintenance of public 
schools, 
INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF ELECTRIC AND 
WATER BILLS; construction and repair of school buildings, facilities 
and equipment, PAYMENT OF SALARIES, ALLOWANCES AND 
OTHER BENEFITS OF TEACHING AND 
NON-TEACHING 
PERSONNEL, 
ESTABLISHMENT .AND 
MAINTENANCE 
OF 
EXTENSION 
CLASSES, 
INCLUDING 
THE 
CREATION 
OF 
TEACHER ITEMS FOR SAID CLASSES, educational research, 
purchase of [books) PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS, periodicals, 
TEACHING AIDS, OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, and 
sports development as determined and approved by the local 
school board." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, decrees, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 
amended accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
SENATE BILL NO. 2971 
>1'.3 
SEP 28 P 6 :49 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF SAN 
JUAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE "SAN JUAN CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH 
SCHOOL" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Philippine Constitution Section 1, Article XIV provides that: 
"The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to 
make such education accessible to all." 
The bill seeks to establish a national high school in the City of San Juan which 
will serve as its commitment to continuously promote quality education for its 
young citizens. 
The Government should take steps to create more science high schools in the 
country to ensure quality secondary education to more students. A science 
high school would provide a conducive academic community with a curriculum 
highly aimed at science and mathematics - related subjects. In a time where 
the average family cannot afford to send their children to private schools due to 
increasing tuition fees, parents should be given an option to enroll their 
children in a public high school which offers scholarships to gifted students. 
Today, there is still no science high school in the City of San Juan. Therefore, 
there is a need to establish one to impart quality education to incoming high 
school students. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is hereby earnestly sought. 
G~ 
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 


1 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
SENATE BILL NO. 2971 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
2 
AN ACT 
3 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF SAN 
4 
JUAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE "SAN JUAN CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH 
5 
SCHOOL" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
6 
7 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
8 
in Congress assembled: 
9 
10 
11 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "San Juan City 
12 
National Science High School Act of 2015." 
13 
14 
SECTION 2. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby 
15 
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national 
16 
science high school in the City of San Juan, Metro Manila to be known as the 
17 
"San Juan City National Science High School." 
18 
19 
SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately 
20 
include the operationalization of the San Juan City National Science High 
21 
School in the Department of Education's program, the funding of which shall 
22 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
23 
24 
SECTION 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such 
25 
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
26 
27 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 15 days 
28 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of general 
29 
circulation. 
30 
31 
Approved,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
'14 
FEB 19 P2 :56 
, 
SENATE 
S.No. 2128 
HECEIVbD WI '.-r ... 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT DECRIMINALIZING LIBEL, REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 
355 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Freedom of Expression is one of the most fundamental and cherished freedoms in a 
democratic society. No less than the Bill of Rights, as enshrined in the 1987 Philippine 
Constitution, guarantees that "No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of 
expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the 
government for 
r~dress of grievances." This is, further reinforced by Article 19 of the 
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, of which the Philippines is a state party: 
1. Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference. 
2. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to 
seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either 
orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice. 
3. The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special 
duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these 
shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary: 
a. For respect of the rights or reputations of others 
b. For the protection of national security or of public order or of public health or 
morals. 
This bill proposes to remove imprisonment as a penalty for libel because the threat of jail time 
sends a sufficient chilling effect on the freedom of expression. A democratic and free country 
should promote and protect the right of its people to express themselves in ways that are both 
free and responsible. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 2128 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
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'14 
FEB 19 P2 :56 
RECEIVED By;-.. f--
AN ACT DECRIMINALIZING LIBEL, REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 
355 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
2 
SECTION 1. Libel by means of writing or similar means as defined in Article 355 of the Revised 
3 
Penal code is hereby decriminalized. 
4 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause - Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, is hereby 
5 
repealed. 
6 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause-This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
7 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
8 
• 9 
Approved, 
10 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THt: PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
24.19 
IlIlCEIVEI) 1111':+ 
f' 
Prepared by the Committee on Jnstil'e and Human Rights, with Senators 
Escudero, Defensor-Santiago, Estrada, and Pimentel as Authors thereof. 
AN ACT 
BANNING THE RE-APPOINTMENT Ol~ A REGULAR MEMBER OF 
THE JUDICIA]~ AND BAR COUNCIL UEC) WHO HAS ALREADY 
SERVED TWO FULL TERMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Phil ippi nes in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Judiciary 
2 
IndeFendence Enhancing Act". 
3 
4 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
5 
State to enhance the independence of the judiciary by insulating it from 
6 
political pressure. 
7 
8 
SEC. 3. Definition. - For purposes of this Act and pursuant to Arlicle 
9 
VIll, Section 8 (2), of the 1987 Constitution, the following are the regular 
10 
1nembers of the Judicial and Bar Council, appointed by the President for a 
11 
term of four years with the consent of the Commission on Appointments: 
12 
13 
n. n Representative of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines; 
14 
b. a Professor of Law; 
15 
c. a Retired Memher of the Supreme Court; and 
16 
d. a Representativ(' of the Private Sector. 


2 
SEC 4. Persons Covered. - A regular member of the Judicial and Bar 
3 
Council who has served two (2) full terms of office, whether they be 
4 
consecutive or not, shall be totally disqualified from being re-appointed as 
5 
a regular member of the Judicial and Bar Council. 
6 
7 
SEC 5. Separability Clause. - Shouid any provision of this Act be 
8 
declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and 
9 
subsisting. 
10 
II 
SEC 6. 
Repealing Clause. 
_. 
All laws, executive orders, or 
12 
adminislrative orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are 
13 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified 
14 
accordingly. 
15 
16 
SEC 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
17 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
18 
19 
Appro-oed, 
20 
21 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. -2Z44 
'14 
AUG-5 P3:41 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING BACKRIDERS ON TWO-WHEELED 
MOTORCYCLES/SCOOTERS AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The use of motorcycles in the commission of crime in our cities 
and highways is common knowledge. Motorcycle back-riders, referred to 
as "riding-in-tandem" criminals, have ample opportunity to commit 
heinous crimes with impunity because of the facility of getting away 
from the scene of the crime by use of a motorcycle which can avoid and 
wind through even heavy traffic. 
A municipality in Metro Manila has likewise experimented on this 
and the proposal needs to be effective nationwide if it has to have any 
lasting benefit. 
This may be frowned upon by some members of society, but we 
have to think of the higher good of protecting the life and limb of our 
citizens. 
Thus, this proposal is urgently recommended for adoption .. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2344 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III 
AN ACT 
'14 
AUG-5 P3:41 
PROHIBITING BACKRIDERS ON TWO-WHEELED 
MOTORCYCLES/SCOOTERS AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House qf Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as "NO 
2 
MOTORCYCLE BACK-RIDER ACT OF 2014." 
3 
SECTION 2. Penalties. - Any person who violates the provision of 
4 
this Act shall, upon conviction, will be penalized by imprisonment of 
5 
prison correctional or a fine of not less than 20,000 for the first offense 
6 
and an addition of another PIO,OOO for every succeeding offense. 
7 
SECTION 3. Passenger of Two-Wheeled Motorcycle. - No back-
8 
rider shall be allowed on a two-wheeled motorcycle or scooter unless the 
9 
passenger is the spouse, child or parent of the driver. This prohibition 
10 
shall not apply to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and 
11 
the Philippine National Police while on official duty and in uniform. 
12 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty 
13 
(60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Land Transportation Office 


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1 
shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement the provisions 
2 
of this Act. In the process of the formulation of the IRR for this Act, 
3 
consultations shall be made with the Philippine National Police and 
4 
other traffic enforcers divisions of the various Local Government Units. 
5 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. -
The provision of any law, 
6 
Issuance, Executive Order, Letter of Instruction, Rules or Regulations 
7 
which are Inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby 
8 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
9 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately 
10 
upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
I 
) 
) 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
2253 
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'14 
MAY 28 All :49 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT ENHANCING THE GSIS ACCOUNT SYSTEM THROUGH 
LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE BODY AND POOL OF FORENSIC 
ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The report of the Commission on Audit indicates that there is a 
whooping Eleven Billion Pesos (P 11,000,000,000) in unreconciled 
accounts of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). 
Theoretically, a policy failure of this scope and magnitude 
translates in possible negative effects unto the retirement/life claims, 
loan proceeds and other benefits of every bonafide member of the 
Government Service Insurance System. 
Congress therefore cannot look at this emerging serious weakness 
in the fiscal management of a giant government insurance system with 
non-chalance, much less total inaction. 
It is hereby proposed that a form of legislative-executive audit body 
be formed or so created to do work in reconcilement, in-depth study of 
the capabilities and weaknesses of the computer programs, identification 
of the system errors (if any), and toward recommending if not developing 
enhancements of the system. 
Apparently, with GSIS' 1.3 active members as of December 2012, 
its ability and capacity to account for every peso in member's 
contribution is deemed to have crashed as not to be able to account with 


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specific and technical validity on all its monetary and financial affairs as 
the only legitimate insurance system for public employees. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 


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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES' 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
'14 
MAY 28 All:49 
SENATE 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G, EJERCITO 
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AN ACT ENHANCING THE GSIS ACCOUNT SYSTEM THROUGH 
LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE BODY AND POOL OF FORENSIC 
ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Republic of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "GSIS Accounts 
Reconcilement Act of 20 14", 
SECTION 2, Under this Act, there shall be created a Legislative-
Executive Reconcilement Body composed of representatives from the 
Commission on Audit and Congress to perform reconcilement of 
accounts of the Government Service Insurance System, 
SECTION 3. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, said 
audit body shall be authorized to commission a private organization to 
help in its work. 
SECTION 4. When the technical framework shall have been tested, 
validated and evaluated, GSIS shall henceforth adopt it in its measures, 
systems and programs. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect after its publication in the 
Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,