THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is not uncommon nowadays to view images or videos of naked or 
almost naked bodies not only of popular celebrities but also of totally 
unknown individuals, captured in their private moments. 
What is 
despicable in these images or videos is that these are taken without the 
consent of the subjects thereof and often portray them in embarrassing 
situations. 
Article 26 of the Civil Code of the Philippines mandates that every 
person shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of 
his neighbors and other persons. The commis%ion of the acts described 
therein as well as similar acts gives rise to a cause of action for damages, 
prevention and other relief. However, the widespread commission of such 
acts by unscrupulous individuals necessitate the passage of a law that 
would criminalize such acts and impose heavier penalties. 
On this note, the attached bill penalizes the act of capturing an 
image of a naked or undergarment clad genitals, pubic area, buttocks or 
female breast of an individual, whether a public figure, movie celebrity or 
otherwise, without hislher consent. This proposed bill would send a strong 
message that the government is bent on upholding and safeguarding the 
inviolable right of every individual to privacy and peace of mind. 
Accordingly, the urgent passage of the bill is hereby recommended. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VlLlAR 
AN ACT PUNISHING THE MALICIOUS CAPTURING OF THE 
IMPROPER 
IMAGE OF AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES VIOLATING 
THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND IMPOSING PENALTY THEREFOR 
Be,enacted 
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by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2006”. 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby the policy of the 
State to safeguard and uphold the right to privacy of its citizens, whether 
public or private citizens. To this end, unreasonable intrusion into the 
private affairs of an individual or public disclosure of private facts must be 
made unlawful. 
Section 3. 
Unlawful Capturing of an Improper Image of an 
Individual. - Any person, having the intent to capture an improper image 
of an individual, whether a public figure, movie celebrity or private 
individual, knowingly does so under circumstances violating the privacy of 
the individual, shall be fined with the amount of Php30,000.00 or suffer an 
imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, or both. 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Video 
Section 4. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the term: 
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(1) “Captures” with 
respect to 
an image, means 
videotapes, photographs, films, or records by any 
electronic means; 
(2) “Improper image” with respect to an individual, means 
an image, captured without the consent of that individual, 
of the naked or undergarment clad genitals, pubic area, 
buttocks, or female breast of that individual; 
(3) “Under circumstances violating the privacy of that 
individual” means under circumstances in which the 
individual exhibits an expectation that the improper 
image would not be made, in a situation in which a 
reasonable person would be justified in that expectation. 


Section 8. Separability Clause. - If any provisions, or part hereof, 
is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
Section 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, decree, 
issuance, ordinance, rule and regulation or any part thereof contrary or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is also hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
Section 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved.