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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Recall is a mode of removal of a public officer by the people before the end of his term of 
Today, the constitutional 
office. It made its inaiden appearance in our 1973 Constitution. 
provision on recall can be found in Article X, Section 3, which provides that: 
The Congress shall enact a local government code which shall provide for 
a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted through a 
system of decentralization with effective mechanisms of recall, initiative, and 
referendum, allocate among the different local government units their powers, 
responsibilities, and resources, and provide for the qualifications, election, 
appointment and removal, term, salaries, powers and functions and duties of local 
officials, and all other matters relating to the organization and operation of the 
local units. (Emphasis supplied.) 
In response to this constitutional mandate, Congress enacted Republic Act No. 7160, also 
known as the Local Government Code of 1991, which provided the guidelines for recalling 
elective local officials 
The Local Government Code, in Section 75 states that all expenses incident to recall 
elections shall be borne by the Commission on Elections, 
Section 73 of the same Code, 
however, prohibits the resignation of an elective local official while the recall process is in 
progress. Given the fact that the government would have to shoulder the expenses of the recall 
elections and in light of the fiscal crisis that our country is experiencing, it would be more 
practical to allow the official whose recall is sought to voluntarily resign in order to avoid 
incurring additional expenses necessarily connected with the recall process 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, ALSO KNOWN AS 
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, SECTION 73 ON THE PROHIBITION 
AGAINST RESIGNATION OF OFFICIALS BEING RECALLED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 73 of Republic Act No. 7610, also known as the Local Government 
Code of 1991 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
Section 73. RESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL BEING RECALLED. - The 
elective local official sought to be recalled SHALL BE ALLOWED TO 
VOLUNTARILY RESIGN while the recall process i s  in progress. 
SECTION 2. 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. 
SECTION 3. 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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Second Regular Session 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VlLLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs, 
and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one should be 
deprived of it. 
The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such 
education accessible to all. 
This bill seeks to convert the Panagan High School into the Panagan National 
High School with the end view of promoting quality education as envisioned by the 
Constitution as the Municipality of Lagonoy does not have sufficient funds to support the 
needs of the school and its students. Due to this situation, the school and its students 
are currently suffering form lack of facilities, materials and qualified faculty. There is an 
urgent need, therefore, to pass the burden to the national government if only to pursue 
the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality education. 
In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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AN ACT SEPARATING THE SAN RAMON PILOT HIGH SCHOOL - PANAGAN 
ANNEX IN BARANGAY PANAGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF LAGONOY, PROVINCE OF 
CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE 
PANAGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. - The San 
Ramon Pilot High School - Panagan Annex in Barangay Panagan, Municipality of 
Lagonoy, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a national high school to 
be known as the Panagan National High School. 
SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets, liabilities and 
records of the San Ramon Pilot High School - Panagan Annex are hereby transferred 
to and absorbed by the Panagan National High School. 
SEC. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include 
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Panagan National High 
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's 
appropriations of the San Ramon Pilot High School - Panagan Annex. Thereafter, the 
amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. Implementation. -The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and 
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette. 
Approved,
Imtroduced by Senator Magsaj 
EXPLANATORY NOT: 
The twin principles of equity of opportunitJ 
employment are the hallmarks of almost all statu 
labor. 
The Bill of Rights of the 1987 Philip5 
mandates that ''Inlo person shall be deprived of 
without due process of law, nor shall any perso 
protection of the law."' 
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Third Regular Session 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2529. 
(In substitution of Senate Bill 1059) 
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Education, Arts and Culture, and 
Finance with Senators Angara, Flavier, Drilon and the members of the 
Committees on Education, Arts and Culture and Finance as authors 
"AN ACT DECLARING THE SHEIKH KARIMUL MAKHDUM MOSQUE, 
CONSIDERED AS THE FIRST AND OLDEST MUSLIM HOUSE OF PRAYER OR 
MOSQUE I N  THE PHILIPPINES, AT TUBIG, INDANGAN, SIMUNUL, PROVINCE 
OF TAWI-TAWI, AS A NATIONAL SHRINE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. 
Statement of Po/icy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the 
State to preserve historical sites, monuments and other relics, which represent the 
Filipino heritage and culture of the nation and shall be under the protection of the 
State. 
SEC. 2. DecarWoOn a5 ffatha. 5hrine. Consistent with the Constitutional 
mandate to conserve, promote and popularize the nation's historical and cultural 
heritage, the Sheik Karimul Makhdum Mosque located at Tubig Indangan, Simunul, 
Province of Tawi-Tawi, which was constructed in 1380 A.D. and considered as the first 
and oldest Muslim House of Prayer or Mosque in the Philippines is hereby declared a 
national shrine to underscore the immense contribution of Islamic faith to the 
enrichment, vibrance and diversity of our culture and civilization. 
SEC. 3. Power of the NHI to Issue Rules. For this purpose, the National 
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aforesaid site and shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to effectuate the 
preceding sections of this Act. 
SEC. 4. Appropriation. The necessary funding for the purposes of this Act, 
shall be provided for in the annual appropriations for the NHI, which shall, henceforth 
issue the appropriate disbursements. 
SEC. 5. Fund-raising Program. In order to afford the people an opportunity to 
participate in financing the preservation, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of the 
shrine, the NHI is hereby authorized to organize and undertake a national fund 
campaign for the purpose of raising funds from private sources. 
SEC. 6. Effectivity, This Act shall take effect upon approval thereof. 
Approved, 
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13'" CONGRESS OF THE 
1 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
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INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE RALPH G. RECTO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible. 
This bill seeks to convert the Candaping High School in Candaping, Maria, 
Siquijor into a National High School to be known as Caudaping National High School 
and appropriating funds therefore. 
This Act will advance the literacy rate in the municipality and will uplift the 
existing educational system in the municipality. The proposed legislation will benefit the 
people of Siquijor by providing its constituents affordable and quality education. 
Hence, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought /7 


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Introduced by SENATOR RALPH 6. RECTO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE CANDAPING HIGH SCHOOL IN CANDAPING, MARIA, 
SIQUIJOR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS 
CANDAPING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFORE. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section I.The CANDAPING HIGH SCHOOL in Candaping, Maria, Siquijor 
shall be converted into CANDAPING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL; 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such rules and 
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act 
Sec. 3. The amount necessav to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby 
authorized to be appropriated in the Appropriations Acts of the year following its 
enactment into law and thereafter. 
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 2257 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On 17 May 2006, the first Filipino, Mr. Heracleo “Leo” Oracion, has 
reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. Other Filipino 
mountaineers namely; Mr. Erwin “Pastor” Emata and Mr. Romeo Garduce 
likewise reached the summit of the highest mountain on a later date. 
Oracion and other Filipino mountaineers who have conquered Mount 
Everest made the nation proud and have shown the world that Filipinos have the 
capacity to excel if armed with determination and hard work. These Filipino 
mountaineers are now the Philippine’s real symbol of determination, hope and 
success. 
In order to commemorate this glorious event and to encourage the Filipino 
people to aim high and to excel like these mountaineers, it is proposed that the 
month of May of every year be designated as the “Mountaineering Month”. 
In view of the above, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANNYVI LAR 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
S. No. 2257 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR 
AS "MOUNTAINEERING MONTH" 
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy.- It is the policy of the State to promote 
physical education, encourage and sustain the development of sports in the 
country to foster physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the 
development of a healthy and alert citizenry. 
SECTION 2. The month of May of every year is hereby declared as 
"Mountaineering Month". 
SECTION 3. Lead Agency.- In the observance of this yearly occasion, the 
Philippine Sports Commission shall conduct activities and programs in order to 
celebrate the glorious event. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Philippine Sports 
Commission shall promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for 
the effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause.- If any provision or part thereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 


SECTION 6. Repealing Clause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved.
13'h Congress of the Republic ) 
of the Philippines 
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3rd Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. 
Explanatory Note 
Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code, which provides for the allowance for 
good conduct, recognizes the ability of prisoners to reform while serving their 
sentences. This reduction of sentence is in consideration of the good conduct 
and diligence of a prisoner who does not violate the code of discipline or prison 
rules, and has shown fidelity to the tasks given to him while serving sentence. 
It is, however, unfortunate that under our present laws, prisoners are not 
entitled to good conduct allowance while their cases are on appeal. This rule 
either discourages prisoners from complying with prison rules or withdraw their 
appeals to qualify for good conduct allowance. 
This bill seeks to remedy the situation by amending Article 97 of the 
Revised Penal Code and allows inmates, even with appealed cases, to qualify for 
good conduct allowances. 
The early passage of this legislative measm is egrnestly rmuested. 
A~UILINO 
Q. PIMENTEL. JR. 


13'h Congress of the Republic ) 
of the Philippines 
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3rd Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. 
AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 97 OF ACT NO 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
Article 97. Allowance for good conduct. - The good conduct of any 
prisoner in any penal institution shall entitle him to the following deductions from 
the period of his sentence: 
1 .  During the first two years of his imprisonment, he shall be allowed a 
deduction of five days for each month of good behavior; 
2. During the third to the fifth year, inclusive, of his imprisonment, he shall 
be allowed a deduction of eight days for each month of good behavior; 
3. During the following years until the tenth year, inclusive, of his 
imprisonment, he shall be allowed a deduction of ten days for each month 
of good behavior; and 
4. During the eleventh and successive years of his imprisonment, he shall 
be allowed a deduction of fifteen days for each month of good behavior. 
AN APPEAL BY THE ACCUSED SHALL NOT DEPRIVE HIM OF 
ENTITLEMENT TO THE ABOVE ALLOWANCES FOR GOOD CONDUCT. 
SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Justice shall issue the 
rules and regulations of this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity. 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, executive issuances, 
rules and regulations or part thereof inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of 
this Act, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 5. Effectivity, - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its 
publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved
13"' CONGRESS OF THE 
1 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
) 
Senate of the Phili 
SENATE BILL NO, 
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE RALPH G. RECTO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible. 
This bill seeks to convert the Siquijor Provincial High School in Caipilan, 
Siquijor, Siquijor into the SIQUIJOR NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL and 
appropriating funds therefore. 
The Province of Siquijor is one of the few provinces in the country that does not 
have a National Science High School. This Act will advance the literacy rate in the 
municipality and will uplift the existing educational system in the municipality. The 
.proposed legislation will benefit the people 'of Siquijor by providing its constituents 
affordable and quality education. 
Hence, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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13TH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Third Regular Session 
1 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by SENATOR RALPH G. RECTO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE SIQUIJOR PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CAIPILAN, 
SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE 
KNOWN AS THE SIQUIJOR NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. 
The SIQUIJOR PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL in CAPILAN, 
SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR shall be converted into SIQUIJOR NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH 
SCHOOL; 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such rules and 
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act 
Sec. 3. The amount necessaq to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby 
authorized to be appropriated in the Appropriations Acts of the year following its 
enactment into law and thereafter 
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Third Regular Session 
1 
S E N A T E  
S.B. No. 2Mf9 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under the present law on rape, Penal Code, Article 266-A, as amended by Republic Act 
No. 8353, also known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, which took effect on 22 October 1997, and 
interpreted in People v. Camilo Soriano, 388 SCRA 140 (2002), insertion of one's finger into the 
genital of another constitutes "rape through sexual assault." 
This bill seeks to amend Article 266-A, paragraph 2, to incorporate the Supreme Court 
ruling, in order to avoid inconsistent interpretation of the phrase "any instrument or object" in the 
said provision. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Third Regular Session 
1 
S E N A T E  
S.B.No.: :,a':. 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8353 ALSO KNOWN AS 
THE ANTI-RAPE LAW OF 1997 
AMENDING ARTICLE 266-A OF THE PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 266-A of the Penal Code, on the definition of rape is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
Article 266-A. Rape: 
When and How Committed - Rape is committed: 
1) By a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following 
circumstances: 
a) Through force, threat, or intimidation; 
b) When the offended party is deprived of reason or othenvise unconscious; 
c) By means of fraudulent machination or grave abuse of authority; and 
d) When the offended party is under twelve (12) years of age or is demented, 
even though none of the circumstances mentioned above be present. 
2) By any person who, under any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 1 hereof, 
shall commit an act of sexual assault by inserting his penis into another person's mouth or anal 
orifice, or any instrument or object, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY, into the genital 
or anal orifice of another person. (As amended by Republic Act No. 8353, 30 September 1997). 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - The provisions of Article 266-A of the Penal Code, as 
amended by Republic Act No. 8353 and any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 


order, letter of instruction, adininislrative rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 3. 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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13"' CONGRESS OF THE 
1 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
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INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE RALPH G. RECTO 
EXPLANA TORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to rename the municipality of Enrique Villanueva in the province 
of Siquijor into the municipality o f  Talingting. 
The revival of Philippine culture and the ensuing encouragement for such revival 
would cast a significant meaning to Siquijor residents once the municipality is renamed. 
Historically speaking the same municipality was known and up to now being referred to 
and is popularly known as Talingting giving a picture of Siquijor's rich culture and vivid 
traditions. 
Hence, immediate passage of this hill is earnestly sought. 


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Third Regular Session 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by SENATOR RALPH G. RECTO 
AN ACT 
RENAMING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ENRIQUE VILLANUEVA IN THE 
PROVINCE OF SIQUIJOR INTO THE MUNICIPALITY OF TALINGTING. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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Section 1. The municipality of Enrique Villanueva in the province of Siquijor is 
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Local health officers have taken a dynamic role in ensuring that efficient and 
adequate health services reach even the far-flung barangays within hisher area of 
jurisdiction. 
This bill seeks to task local health officers to coordinate with the Department of 
Health (DOH) and other local government units (LGUs) to ensure an integrated 
approach in the delivery of health care services through area-based health planning. 
The measure also requires the local health officer to complement health services being 
provided by the DOH and other LGUs through comprehensive health care agreements 
and other instruments. 
Immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ] 
Second Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS IN AREA- 
BASED HEALTH PLANNING, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 478 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 the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 478 of Republic Act No. 7160, othewise known as “The 
Local Government Code of 1991”, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 478, Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - 
(b) The health officer shall take charge of the office on health services and shall: 
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(4) COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OTHER 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROVINCE OR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA TO 
ENSURE AN INTEGREDATED APPROACH TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE 
SERVICES AMONG OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND WITH THE 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE 
AGREEMENTS (CHCAs) AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS; AND 
SERVICES THROUGH AREA-BASED HEALTH PLANNING; COMPLEMENT HEALTH 
(5) IN THE CASE OF THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER, COORDINATE 
WITH THE HEALTH OFFICERS OF COMPONENT CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES 
FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTEGRETION, COORDINATION, AND MONITORING 
LOCAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.” 
SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and all other issuances, 
or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 3. If any part or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, other 
parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force 
and effect. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in at feast two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. __ 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Every person having ultimate responsibility with respect to decisions of his 
her own health care also possesses the right of access to complete information 
with respect to hislher own condition and care provided. Lamentably, this right 
has been thwarted by unscrupulous individuals having access to such 
information by making a business out of providing such information to the patient. 
In view of this, the attached bill seeks to prevent the unethical practice of 
some physicians of charging the latter with a fee in exchange for a reproduction 
of hislher medical records. Further, this bill seeks to safeguard the integrity of 
the medical profession by imposing the appropriate penalty to the members of 
the profession found to have violated the law. 
Accordingly, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANNY V I L L ~  


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 2302 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FROM 
CHARGING PATIENTS FOR THEIR RECORDS. 
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Be,,enacted 
by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the"Hospita1 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Records Act." 
SECTION 2. No physician engaged in the practice of medicine in the 
country shall charge a patient, or the patient's parent or guardian, a fee for 
summarizing, reproducing or transmitting professional treatment records for the 
patient, patient's parent or guardian. 
SECTION 3. Any violation of this Act shall be reported to the Professional 
Regulatory Commission (PRC). If after due investigation, the physician is found 
guilty of having violated this Act, he may be reprimanded, suspended or his 
license revoked. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The PRC shall 
promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the 
provisions of this Act within thirty (30) days after approval of this Act. 
SECTION 5. All laws, decrees or executive issuances and any rules and 
regulations or any part thereof which may be inconsistent with any of the 
provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed, amended or modifies 
accordingly. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general publication. 
Approved.
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF 7 HE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE:S 
Second Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. a 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Foodborne illness costs lives and money. Several people become sick 
and die after eating contaminated or mishandled food. Children, the elderly and 
people with weak immune systems are particularly vulnerable to foodborne 
illness. One of several ways to prevent the transmission of foodborne bacteria is 
by wearing gloves during food packaging and processing. 
In view of this, the attached bill makes it mandatory to any person who is 
in direct contact with food ingredients in the preparation of food products in a 
food establishment to wear gloves that are made of non-absorbent material. This 
bill also provides the punishment to be imposed on any food establishment found 
to have violated this law. 
The purpose of this bill is to safeguard public health and to provide 
consumers with food that is safe, unadulterated and hygienically prepared and 
presented. 
Accordingly, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought 
MANNY VIL AR 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. - 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING THE WEARING OF GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION 
IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. 
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Be, 
enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the "Wearing of 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Gloves in Food Preparations Act". 
SECTION 2. For the purposes of this Act, "food establishment" includes a 
restaurant and any other place used in the production, preparation, manufacture, 
packing, storage or handling of food intended for sale or distribution for human 
consumption. 
SECTION 3. Any person who is in direct contact with food ingredients in 
the preparation of food products in a food establishment to wear gloves that are 
made of non-absorbent material. The gloves are to be maintained in an intact, 
clean and sanitary condition and, if the gloves are designed for re-use, must be 
easily cleaned and sanitized. 
be divested of its license or permit to operate such establishment. 
SECTION 4. Any food establishment found to have violated this Act shall 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The Secretary of 
Health shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to 
implement the provisions of this Act within thirty (30) days after approval of this 
Act. 
SECTION 6. All laws, decrees or executive issuances and any rules and 
regulations or any part thereof which may be inconsistent with any of the 
provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed, amended or modifies 
accordingly. 
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general publication. 
Approved.
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S.B. No. cw 
Introduced by Senator Lacson 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Local government units have often been plagued with the inability to garner and 
administer sufficient pecuniq interests to the detriment of programs earmarked to improve 
infrastructure, social conditions and, in general, protect the rights of their respective community 
members to live in a dignified manner. To firther compticate an already alarming situation, our 
own national government’s fiscal deterioration has necessitated a lower level of commitment to 
any of its local counterparts. 
What this bill proposes is an alternative to the usual financial avenues normally available 
to local government units. This representation is exploring power producers as a possible h d  
source in increasing the economic opportunities of their host communities by requiring the 
former to make remittances directly to the latter’s public coffers. 
Passage of this bill is earnestly sought in order to empower local governments in 
determining their fkture and promote. greater decentralization of needed services. 


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AN ACT 
REQUIRING 
ALL 
INDEPENDENT 
POWER 
PRODUCERS, 
GENERATION 
COMPANIES OR ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPERS TO REMIT THE AMOUNT 
"HEY ARE REQUIRED TO SET ASIDE AS FINANCIAL BENEFIT DIRECTLY TO 
THE HOST COMMUNITY. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
All independent power producers, generation companies or energy 
resource developers, whether publicly or privately owned, shall remit directly to the local 
govement units or other host communities the benefits they are required to set aside as 
financial benefit to host communities pursuant to Section 66 of Republic Act No. 9136, 
otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001"; Section 289 to 294, 
Chapter 11 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 
1991"; and Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Repartment of 
Energy Act of 1992". 
SECTION 2. The use of the aforesaid amounts remitted by independent power 
producers, generation companies or energy resource developers to the host communities 
concerned shall remain subject to the guidelines set by the Department of Energy. 
SECTION 3. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, 
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 


SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its complete publication in at 
least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved;
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF TBE 
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Third Regular Session 
S.B. NO. 2503 
Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to amend Section 236 of the Local Government Code of 1991 by 
increasing the ceiling tax on additional Ad Valorem Tax on Idle Lands from five percent 
(5%) to ten percent (10%). 
The primary concern of this bill is the fact that there is a continuing non- 
cultivation and non-utilization of our lands especially our agricultural lands due to the 
relatively minimal tax burdens on idle lands in the country. 
The Philippines has a total land area of 30 million hectares generally classified 
into forest lands and alienable and disposable lands. Forest lands cover a total of 15.8 
million hectares while 14.2 million hectares are alienable and disposable lands. Of the 
14.2 million hectares alienable and disposable lands, 93% or 13 million hectares are 
classified as agricultural lands. Should these large agricultural lands be efficiently 
utilized, there will be higher agricultural productivity therefore greatly addressing 
problems in food security. 
Further, our idle land tax remains largely unutilized by our local government units 
as a revenue source. Increasing the rate shall provide them more flexibility in its 
imposition and shall serve as a better source of revenue. 
It is with this view that immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Third Regular Session 
S.B.NO. 2503 
Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT INCREASING THE TAX ON IDLE LANDS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE, SECTION 236 OF R A. 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 
assem bled: 
SECTION 1. Section 236 ofthe Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended as 
follows: 
“SEC. 236. Additional Ad Valorem Tax on Idle Lands. A province 
or city, of a municipality within the Metropolitan Manila, may levy an 
annual tax on idle lands at the rate not exceeding [five] TEN percent 
[(So/,)] (10%) of the assessed value of the property which shall be in 
addition to the basic real property tax.” 
SEC. 2. All other acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or 
part or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect upon its publication in two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Third Regular Session 
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S.B. No. 2$.47 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In July 1994, the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress 
passed the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995" declaring acts of sexual harassment 
against women and men unlawful in the workplace, in schools and training institutions. 
In Section 7 of the said Act, it stipulates that any person who violates the provision of this 
Act shall be penalized by imprisonment of not less one (1) month nor more than six (6) 
months, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (Pl0,OOO.OO) or more than Twenty 
thousand pesos (P20,000.00), or both at the discretion of the court. 
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Law has initially received positive response and 
gave a glimpse of hope to prevent discrimination in the workplace, particularly among 
the women in the formal labor sector. However, after almost 12 years of implementation, 
cases of sexual harassment, especially in workplaces still persist. Apparently, the existing 
penalty is not enough to curb the incidence of sexual harassment. There is a pressing need 
to increase the level of penalty to further deter the future perpetrators to rethink their 
motives before committing the act. 


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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
HARASSMENT ACT, AS AMENDED, SECTION 7 ON THE PENALTIES 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 7877, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ANTI-SEXUAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act 7877, also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, 
Section 7 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
Section 7. Penalties - Any person who violates the provision of this act shall, 
upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than SIX (6) months nor more 
than SIX (6) years, or a fine of not less than FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 
50,000.00) or more than SEVENTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 70,000.00), or both such 
fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. 
SECTION 2. 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. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
aRer its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Media is an effective alternate vehicle to deliver educational services to the 
people. It allows Filipinos to access educational information beyond the four corners of 
the classroom and in the comfort of their homes. 
The Constitution recognizes the vital role of communication and information in 
nation-building and mandates the state to protect and promote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible to all. 
With the potentially active and efficient role of broadcast and print media in 
disseminating educational information to the people and fhe presence of corporate 
sponsors who prefer to advertise in shows that have a big audience share, this bill 
grants tax incentives to educational programs and publications, together with their 
respective advertisers and sponsors. The measure hopes to alleviate the plight of the 
media industry as a whole and help it become an effective tool in the success of the 
national educational program. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 








Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The San Joaquin Municipal Hospital, which was conceived to provide various health 
services to residents of the First District of Iloilo, has now been rendered non-operational due to 
insufficiency of funds from the local government. 
, This bill proposes lo convert the San Joaquin Municipal Hospital into a tertiary hospital 
under the direct control, supervision, and management of the Department of Health. This shall 
provide the institution the manpower, facilities, and support required to continue to function in 
accordance with the purpose for which it was established. 
In view o f  the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAP! JOAQUXN MUNICIPAL HOSPITAJ, IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOAQUXN, PROVINCE OF ILQILO, INTO A TERTIARY 
HQSPITAL FUNCTIONING AS AN EXTENSION OF THE WESTERN VXSAUAS 
MEDICAL CENTER IN ILOZLO CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAW JOAQUIN 
MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION HOSPITAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The San Joaqnin Municipal I-lospital in the Municipality of San Joaquin, 
province of Iloilo, is hereby converted into a tertiary hospital, which shall function as an 
extension hospital of the Western Visayas Medical Center, to be known as the San Joaquin 
Medical Center. 
SECTION 2. The said extension hospital shall serve as a curative, training, and medical 
research compone~~t 
of the Western Visayas Medical Center. 
SECTION 3. The extension hospital shall be under the supervision of the Western 
Visayas Medical Center in accordance with its charl.er in coordination with the Department of 
Health. 
SECTION 4. The amount necessary to carry for the effective implementation of this Act 
shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Health under the current General 
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, it shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act 
SECTION 5 .  This act shall take effect upon approval. 
Approved
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 8485, also known as the “Animal Welfare Act of 1998” is the primary 
law punishing cruelty lo animals. Section 8 of said Act provides for the penalty of imprisonment 
or not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years or a fine or riot less than One 
Lhousand pesos (P1,OOO) nor more that Five thousand pesos (P5,OOO) 01- both at the discrction or 
the Court, for the violation of the provisions of the Act. 
However, I believe that the penally for the violation of the Act is too low lo seive as a 
deterrent. In thc United Kingdom, the penalty for the violation of their animal welfare act is 
f20,OOO. 
Just recently, at least 112 dogs were saved fkom ending up as a tasty dish of “azucena” 
after policemen intercepted an alleged delivery run along EDSA in Balintawak, Quczon City. 
The police discovered that the offender is a repeat offender. The Network for Animals noted that 
niany of those arrested for violation of Republic Act no. 8485 are repeat offenders. They can 
alford to comiiiit the violation again because the penalties are too low. 
Therefore, in order to make the law an effective deterrent to the coinniission of fiitiire 
violations ofthe Aninial Welfare Act, a higher, more realistic penalty should be imposed. 


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AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485, ALSO KNOWN AS 
THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998, SECTION 8 ON THE PENALTIES FOR THE 
VIOLATION OF THE ACT 
Be it enacted by the Senate arid the House of Representatives of the Philippines iii 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8485, also known as the Animal Welfare 
Act of 1998 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
SECTlON 8. Any person who violates auy of the provisions of this Act shall, upon 
conviction by final judgment, be punished by imprisonment of not less than TWO (2) years nor 
more than FIVE (5) years or a fine or not less than TWENTY thousand pesos (P20,OOO) nor 
more that FIFTY thousand pesos (P50,OOO) or both at the discretion of tlie Court. If the violation 
is committed by a juridical person, the officer responsible therefore shall serve the imprisonment 
when imposed. If the violation is committed by an alien, he or she shall be innnediately dcported 
after service ofseiitence without any further proceedings. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with tlie provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Efectivi/y Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,