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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 526 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Election contests are part and parcel of Philippine politics. These are 
mechanisms that provided both parties the forum to present and rebut evidence 
on the outcome of an electoral exercise. These mechanisms are meant to 
safeguard against undeserving candidates from occupying public office. 
Yet this mechanism has often been the tool by some parties to frustrate 
the sovereign will of the electorate. More often than not, election contests drag 
on for years that by the time it nears resolution, the next election for the very 
position under contention is just around the corner. 
This legislative measure seeks to provide a time period for the resolution 
of election contests in relation to municipal and barangay offices. 
Premises considered, th,e early passage of this legislative measure is 
earnestly sought. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTIONS 251 AND 252 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 881, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE OF THE 
PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the· Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Sections 251 and 252 of Batas Pambansa Big. 881, 
otherwise known as the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, as amended, 
is hereby amended and joined as follows, thereby deleting said Section 252 
which would read as follows: 
"SEC. 251. HEARING OF ELECTION CONTESTS 
ON 
MUNICIPAL OR BARAN GAY OFFICES. -
THE 
HEARING ON ELECTION CONTESTS IN COURTS OF 
GENERAL 
JURISDICTION 
SHALL 
BE 
COMPLETED 
WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE 
PETITION. THE COURTS SHALL DECIDE THE CASE 
WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE IT IS SUBMITTED 
FOR DECISION, BUT IN EVERY CASE WITHIN NINETY 
(90) DAYS AFTER .ITS FILING. 
THE HEARING ON ELECTION CONTESTS IN 
COURTS 
OF 
LIMITED 
JURISDICTION 
SHALL 
BE 
COMPLETED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE 
OF FILING OF THE PETITION. THE TRIAL COURTS 
SHALL DECIDE THE ELECTION PROTESTS WITHIN 
THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE FILING THEREOF." 
SEC. 2. Penalty Clause.' - Any officer or personnel of the Commission on 
Elections who shall be found guilty of Violating any provisions of this Act shall be 
subject to 
criminal and administrative sanctions as prescribed by the 
Implementing Rules and Regulations to be promulgated pursuant to this Act. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, issuances, 
orders, rules and regulations or any part thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby 
amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 


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SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) 
days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at 
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Government 
Procurement Act, by withdrawing from its application and coverage all references 
to the local government units. 
Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting services by the 
local government units shall be governed by Title Six, Book Two of Republic Act 
7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code. 
Procurement system in the local government units should be governed by Local 
Government Code, which has provided the detailed process of supply 
management at the local levels. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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AMENDING 
REPUBLIC 
ACT 
9184, 
OTHERWISE 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE 
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT, WITHDRAWING FROM ITS 
APPLICATION ALL REFERENCES TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS 
Be it en~cted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in COl?gress assembled: 
SECTION 1. All references to the local government units under the provisions 
of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement 
Reform Act, are hereby withdrawn from its application and coverage. 
SEC 2. Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting services 
by the local government units shall be governed by Title Six, Book Two of 
Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 
1991". 
SEC 3. Repeal. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
repealed and/or modified accordingly. 
SEC 4. Separability Clause. -
In case any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue in full force and effect. 
SEC 5. 
Effectivity. -
This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 883 
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INTRODUCED BY SE:N. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Republic Act No. 6657, also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian 
Reform Law, Section 3 (c) defines agricultural land as "land devoted to 
agricultural activity and not classified as mineral, forest, residential, commercial 
or industrial land". 
The comprehensive agrarian reform program is easily circumvented due 
to the very narrow definition of agricultural land which specifies that the land must 
be "devoted to agricultural activity". Also, lands already covered by the program 
are easily reclassified and converted into non-agricultural uses by simply allowing 
agricultural land to stay idle and non-productive even if irrigated or potentially 
irrigable. 
This bill broadens the definition of agricultural land by including those 
lands which were previously devoted to agricultural activities but which were left 
idle by their owners and lands which are irrigated and potentially irrigable as 
defined by Administrative Order No. 20 of the President, Series of 1992. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 88 3 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 
COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM LAW, SECTION 3 (C) 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 3 (c) of Republic Act No. 6657 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
"Section 3. Definitions. - For the purpose of this Act, unless 
the context indicates otherwise: 
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(c) Agricultural Land refers to land devoted to agricultural activity as 
defined in this Act and not classified as mineral, forest, residential, 
commercial or industrial land, AND ALL THOSE PREVIOUSLY USED 
FOR 
AGRICULTURAL 
ACTIVITIES 
WHICH 
HAVE 
NOT 
BEEN 
RECLASSIFIED 
INTO 
OTHER 
USES, 
PROVIDED, 
THEY 
ARE 
IRRIGATED OR POTENTIALLY IRRIGABLE LANDS WITH 
FIRM 
FUNDING COMMITMENTS FOR REHABILITATION. 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder or the law of the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 550 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Filipino-Chinese community has always been one of the largest ethnic 
Filipino groups in the country comprising an estimated 22% of total population. 
They have made significant contributions in the form of investments, employment 
generation, 
community service, trade, volunteerism and 
socio-economic 
programs. 
The FilipinO-Chinese presence in the Philippines has contributed to 
economic and trade relations not only between the Philippines and China, but 
also with'our other Asian neighbors, bringing about an influx of investment and 
tourism ihto the country. Further, the various Filipino-Chinese businesses provide 
employment to our booming labor force, Their economic contribution, thus, 
cannot be quantified in terms of monetary benefits alone, 
In recognition of their great contribution and to further deepen Philippine-
Chinese relations, this bill seeks to declare the Chinese New Year as a special 
working holiday in the country every year. By declaring the day when Chinese 
New Year falls as a special working holiday, we would be enhancing the mutually 
beneficial relations between us and furthering the amity between our two nations, 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF ,THE PHILIPPINES 
First Reg(J/ar Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 550 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE DAY ON WHICH CHINESE NEW YEAR FALLS 
EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY 
AS A SIGN OF GOODWILL AND AMITY 
BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Recognizing the immeasurable contribution of the Filipino 
Chinese community in our country and in order to further strengthen the Filipino-
Chinese amity, the day on which Chinese New Year falls each year is hereby 
declared as a special working Holiday throughout the entire Philippines. 
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 4 G 7 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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R.A. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous People Rights Act of 1997 
(IPRA) was a landmark legislation intended to address the concerns of the 
cultural communities and indigenous people throughout the country. 
While there are some constitutional and legal questions against certain 
provisions of said law, the IPRA remains in effect. Under Section 64 of IPRA, the 
National Commission of Indigenous People (NCIP) is mandated to take 
appropriate actions to recover legal domains which were illegally acquired. 
The NCIP is given two (2) years to perform such functions as provided for 
under Section 64 but the prescribed period has already expired on 22 November 
1999. 
This bill seeks to remedy this technical flaw in the law. Hence, it is hereby 
proposed that the NCIP be granted a new ten (10) year period to perform the 
same task as provided under Sec. 64 of the Indigenous People Rights Act. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 
(NCIP) A NEW TEN (10) YEAR PERIOD WITHIN WHICH TO TAKE 
APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION FOR THE CANCELLATION OF OFFICIALLY 
DOCUMENTED 
TITLES 
WHICH 
WERE 
ILLEGALLY 
ACQUIRED, 
AS 
PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 64 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE 
RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES I INDIGENOUS 
PEOPLES, CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS 
PEOPLE, 
ESTABLISHING 
IMPLEMENTING 
MECHANISMS, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. THE National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is 
hereby granted a new ten (10) year period within which to take appropriate legal 
action of the cancellation of officially documented titles which were acquired 
illegally as provided for under Section 64 of RA Number 8371. 
SEC. 2. Effectivity. This act shall take effect upon approval. 
Approved,
[FIFTEENTH . CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE: PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bili No. 480 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Family Code, Article III, provides that, a "spouse of age" has the right 
to dispose exclusive properties without the consent of the other spouse. This 
provision is superfluous. Article 234 as amended by R A. No. 6908 lowered the 
age of majority to eighteen (18) years, which is the age of emancipation and the 
age when a person may legally enter into a contract of marriage. The Family 
Code, Article 236 provides that "emancipation shall terminate parental authority 
over the person and property of the child who shall then be qualified and 
responsible for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions established by existing 
laws in special cases". 
This bill replaces the term "spouse of age" with the more accurate term 
"either spouse," since a spouse must necessarily be of age. 
Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate BilIINo. 480 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY 
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE III 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Family Code, Article 111 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Art III. [A spouse of age] EITHER SPOUSE may 
mortgage, encumber alienate or otherwise dispose of his 
or her exclusive property [, without the consent of the 
other spouse and appear alone in court to litigate with 
regard to the same.] 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 444 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In a world of depleting natural resources there is now a need to institute 
measures that would bring about conservation and preservation of the country's 
meager resources at all levels. One of the means to achieve this is to establish 
mechanisms for the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials particularly in 
the manufacturing process of consumer goods. 
Hence, this bill provides for the mandated use of biodegradable and 
recyclable materials in consumer product packaging with the end in view of 
providing a level of conservation at the manufacturing level. 
Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly recommended. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 4: 4 4 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS 
FOR THE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS 
Be in enacted by the Senate and,the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the 
state to ensure conservation and 'preservation of our natural environment. The use 
of recyclable 
and 
biodegradable materials is 
hereby mandated 
in 
the 
manufacturing process of consumer goods. 
SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the following terms shall 
be defined as follows: 
a. Biodegradable - shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated in 
the natural setting. 
b. Consumer goods- shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high-
volume for a mass market. 
c. Recyclable- shall mean the quality of material which makes it useful to be 
used again in any manufacturing process. 
SEC. 3. Incentive. Any' business or non-business entity which shall 
undertake the effort of using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the 
packaging of consumer goods shall enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its income 
tax to the extent of the proven cdst of the recyclable or biodegradable material on 
its production process. 
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulation. the secretary of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the 
necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of th is Act. 
SEC. 5. Repealing C/aus,e. All laws, decrees, orders, letters of instruction, 
rules and regulation or this at hereby deemed modified, repealed or amended. 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provisions of this Act or the application 
of such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the 
remainder of this Act or the application of such provision to other persons or 
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 


SEC. 7. Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 720 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Barangay Tanod brigades were organized to assist the government in the 
maintenance of peace and order in the country. Pursuant to such duty, they 
conduct rondas or nightly patrols, necessarily exposing their lives and limbs to 
danger in the hands of criminal elements and other wayward members of society. 
In fact, an alarming number of Barangay Tanods have already been assaulted, 
injured and/or killed, leaving their families and dependents to fend for 
themselves. 
This bill seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed members of the 
Barangay Tanod brigades during their incumbency as such. It is in recognition of 
their active participation and constructive role in the maintenance of peace and 
order. It will also serve as an incentive for a more faithful performance and 
discharge of their duties and functions. 
It is the aim of this bill to give to the Barangay Tanods what is due to them. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of this bill is highly 
recommended. 
Senator 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 720 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY TANOD 
BRIGADES 
DURING 
THEIR INCUMBENCY, 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod brigades 
shall be granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One 
Thousand Pesos (P1,OOO.OO) per month. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act 
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, 
such sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be 
included in the annual budget of the local government unit concerned. 
SEC. 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any 
manner, any benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local 
ordinances and other issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade 
members. 
SEC. 4. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall 
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act. 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This piece of legislation seeks to uphold Section 18 of Article II of the 1987 
Constitution which states that ''that the State affirms labor as a primary social 
economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare." 
Additionally, the State is also mandated to promote the right to health of the 
people and instill health consciousness among them. 
Reproductive diseases are prevalent in women. By reason of the fragile 
physical structure and maternal'functions of women, the Constitution, specifically 
Section 14 of Article XIII, gives special concern to working women and expressly 
mandates the State to protect them by providing safe and healthful conditions, 
taking into account their maternal functions. 
And to effectively carry out the intent and spirit of the above-mentioned 
state pOlicies, particularly in the alleviation and protection of the welfare of 
women workers both in government and private sectors there is a need to 
approve this bill. 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING A ONE (1) MONTH NON·CUMULATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY TO 
WOMEN WORKERS WHO UNDERGO MAJOR SURGICAL INTERNAL 
OPERATIONS ON THEIR REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Women workers in government and private sectors undergo 
major internal surgical operations on their reproductive organs such as, but not 
limited to, partial or complete hysterectomy shall be granted a one-month leave 
of absence with pay. 
SEC. 2. 
Such leave shall not be deducted from their sick or vacation 
leave credits but should be treated as a special leave similar to matemity leave. 
SEC. 3. The leave benefits provided under this Act shall be cumulative. 
SEC. 4. The Department of Labor and Employment and the Department 
of Health shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 5. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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S. No. 982 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill provides for the automatic adjustment of the basic monthly 
pension of retired. personnel covered by the Government Service Insurance 
System (GSIS) to keep up with the rate of price inflation. 
Employees pay good money for premiums during their employment. 
By the time a retiree's basic monthly pension is determined at retirement, 
inflation will have eroded the purchasing power of his benefits. Although the 
law allows adjustments to be made on the basic monthly pension, 
experience shows that such adjustments are rarely made and if at all, they 
are highly unrealistic. 
Most retirees depend on their pension as a major source of income 
during retirement. The effect of. price inflation on the purchasing power of 
their fixed pension incomes significantly diminishes the value of that 
pension. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
Senator 


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SENATE 
S. No. 982 
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito", M. lapid 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE BASIC MONTHLY 
PENSION FOR RETIRED PERSONNEL COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT 
SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM AND SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM TO 
THE PREVAILING COST OF LIVING INDEX AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of 
the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1, 
The basic monthly pension and/or benefits of retired personnel 
covered by the Government Service Insurance System and the Social Security System 
shall be automatically adjusted to the prevailing cost of living index as determined by 
the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), 
SEC. 2 
The Government Service Insurance System and the Social Security 
System, as the case may be, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 3, 
The benefits of this Act shall be extended to the pensioners still 
surviving at the time of its approval. 
SEC. 4, 
Funding. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this 
Act shall be charged to the State Insurance Fund of the Government Service Insurance 
System and to the Reserve Fund of the Social Security System, respectively. 
SEC. 5. 
Separability Clause. - In the event that any provisions of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected by 
such declaration. 
SEC. 6. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of 
instructions or proclamations inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed modified, 
amended or repealed accordingly. 
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SEC. 7. 
Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Corporation Code came into existence in order to provide a legal 
framework for the establishment, operation, regulation and interaction of 
corporate entities in an ever-changing Philippine commercial horizon. 
The onset of the new millennium heralded the new Securities Regulation 
Code. But there is still a pressing need to update more of our laws in order to 
meet the challenges of the new age. 
Thus, this measure seeks to increase the applicable penalties for violation 
of any provision of the Corporation Code so that violators would think twice 
before violating the same. 
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Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 144 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 68, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES BY 
INCREASING THE RANGE OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ITS 
PROVISIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 144 of Batas Pambansa Big. 68, otherwise known as 
the Corporation Code of he Philippines is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 144. Violations of the Code. Violations of any of the 
provisions of this Code or its amendments not otherwise specifically 
penalized therein shall be punished but a fine of not less than TEN 
THOUSAND [one thousand (PI,OOO.OO)] pesos but not more than 
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND [ten thousand (P10,000.00)] pesos 
or by imprisonment for not less than SIX YEARS [thirty (30) days] 
but not more than TWELVE [five (5)] years, or both, in the 
discretion of the court. If the violation is committed by a 
corporation, the same may, after notice and heating, be dissolved 
in appropriate proceeding before the Securities and Exchange 
Commission: Provided that, such dissolution shall not preclude the 
institution of appropriate action against the director, trustee or 
officer if the corporation responsible for said violation: Provided 
further, that nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal the 
other causes for dissolution of a corporation provided in this Code." 
SEC. 2. Repeal. All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its 
publication in at least three newspapers of general circulation . 
. Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under the existing laws, judges from the first level courts (Metropolitan 
Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, Municipal Circuit Trial Court and Shari'a Circuit 
Court) and the second level courts (Regional Trial Courts, Shari'a District Courts 
and Family Courts) have dissimilar number of days of leave credits earned in a 
year, to wit: judges of the second level courts earn sixty (60) days leave credits 
(Section 271, Revised Administrative Code as amended by Republic Act No. 
1802 and Republic Act No. 4307) while judges of the first level courts earn thirty 
(30) days leave credits (Sec. 98-A, Republic Act No. 296 as amended by 
Republic Act No. 3086). These judges, regardless of level and station perform 
similar judicial functions. 
Section 1, Article III (Bill of Rights) provides, "No person shall be deprived 
of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be 
denied the equal protection of the laws." Inconsistency in the grant of benefit 
such as the grant of leave credits among the judges violate their right to equal 
protection of law. 
The Honorable Judges from the first level courts clamor for equal sixty 
(60) day credit similar to those judges in the second level courts to cure the 
apparent inconsistent treatment of judges in the grant of leave credits. 
Thus, the urgent passage pf this bill is earnestly sought. 
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First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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AN ACT . 
TO AMEND SECTION TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ONE OF 
THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AS LAST AMENDED BY 
REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVEN, 
RELATIVE TO VACATION LEAVE OF JUDGES OF FIRST INSTANCE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section Two hundred seventy' one of Act Numbered Two 
Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven, as last amended by Republic Act Numbered 
Four Thousand Three Hundred Seven, is hereby further amended to read as 
follows: 
"Sec. 271. Leave of Absence of Judges IN ALL LEVELS. -
During the yearly court vacation, the judges IN ALL LEVELS, not 
specially assigned to vaoation duty shall be ASSIGNED upon 
vacation leave. In case of those who are assigned to vacation duty, 
they shall be entitled to vacation leave at any subsequent time for 
the same number of days that they spend on vacation duty but not 
exceeding SIXTY (60) DAYS per year, THIRTY (30) DAYS of said 
leave being cumulative." 
SEC. 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The delivery of health and medical services to the poor people in our 
country has already reached its critical level as shown by the proportion of 
patients vis-a-vis the time spent on these services during regular hours. 
In cases where medical attention is badly needed, the idea of 24-hour 
health centers come to mind. Thus, there is an urgent need to ease the situation 
by extending the working hours of public health centers beyond regular day time 
schedules to meet the ever-growing need for medical attention. 
In view oftne foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Senate Bill No. 626 
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AN ACT 
REQUIRING ALL PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS TO BE OPEN AT ALL TIMES 
TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE 
PUBLIC 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Continuous Service of Public Health Centers. - All public 
health centers shall be open at all times of the day and night to provide 
continuous health and medical services to the public. 
SEC. 2. Adjustment of Working Hours. - Regional health directors and 
local government health officers, as the case may be, shall strengthen their 
respective personnel forces and schedule their work hours accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Funding. - The amount necessary to implement the provision of 
this Act is hereby authorized to be taken from inappropriate funds of the General 
Appropriations Act in the case of regional health center, and from inappropriate 
funds of local governments: 
Provided, That thereafter, the amount needed to maintain continuous 
health service shall be included in the General Appropriations Act and in local 
government budgets, respectively. 
SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or section of this Act, or 
the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the other 
section, and the application of such provisions or section to other persons or 
circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders or regulations or 
part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly, 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take immediately upon 
approval. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 792 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The flow of public information in the Philippines is very much limited to 
those areas which have adequate communications systems. 
This however 
should not deprive those residing in the rural countryside from gaining access to 
information on government-sponsored projects. 
It is a must therefore that 
government-owned-and-controlled corporations ,and agencies set aside part of 
their advertising expenditures to advertise in regional, provincial, municipal and 
city publications and radio stations. 
This bill seeks to address the need to improve on the existing public 
information system to accommodate more of the Filipinos' public opinion. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
Senator 


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SENATE. 
Senate Bill No. 792 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND-CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS 
(GOCCs) AND AGENCIES TO ASSIGN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THEIR 
ADVERTISING EXPENDITURES FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE REGIONAL, 
PROVINCIAL, 
MUNICIPAL 
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CITY 
PUBLICATIONS 
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RADIO 
STATIONS 
Be it 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 the basic rights to public information. The State also recognizes the 
indispensable role of the local mass media, i.e. regional, provincial, municipal 
and city publications and radio stations, in promoting national interest by 
disseminating information and initiating public opinion. 
SEC. 
2. 
Advertising 
by 
Government-owned 
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Controlled 
Corporations 
and Agencies. 
All 
government-owned 
and 
controlled 
corporations (GOCCs) and agencies are hereby required to assign at least 
twenty-five percent (25%) of their advertising expenditures for advertisement in 
regional, provincial, municipal and city publications and radio stations. 
SEC. 3. 
Effectivity. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers in general circulation. 
Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to restore, rehabilitate and extend the existing lines of the 
Philippines National Railways (PNR) .. 
In most of the world economic powers, transportation has played a vital role in 
their economic development. The existence of a viable and efficient mass transport 
system is a manifestation of the government's commitment towards the desired 
economic development. 
The Philippines believes in this example, and as such, it has adopted measures 
geared towards the establishment of a mass transport system. The Philippine National 
Railway was created in 1964. In 1971, the capitalization of the PNR was increased with 
the end in view of extending its coverage. However, due to the convergence of various 
reasons, the expansion was not realized. Its existing lines deteriorated and the PNR 
incurred irreversible losses. 
Today, the need to restore,. rehabilitate and modernize our public transport 
system has become more necessary infrastructure for development. 
It is for these reasons that the enactment of thus bill is earnestly sought. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
RESTORING, REHABILITATING AND MODERNIZING THE OLD AND EXISTING 
LINES OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL RAILWAYS (PNR), EXTENDING THESE 
LINES FURTHER AS PROVIDED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6366, TO PROVIDE 
A VIABLE PUBLIC RAILWAY TRANSPORT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
NECESSARY THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and' House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This act shall be known as the "Philippine Railways 
Modernization Act of 2010". 
SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. -
it is hereby adopted the policy of state to 
promote industrialization by providing the necessary infrastructure that shall optimize 
the opportunity of development in various regions of the country. 
SEC 3. Restoration, Rehabilitation and Extension of Railways. - The existing 
lines of the Philippines National Railway (PNR) are hereby restored and rehabilitated. 
These existing shall be further extended as originally provided under Republic Act No. 
6366. 
SEC 4. Appropriation. -
The necessary as equity of the Republic of the 
Philippine for the use Official Development Assistance (ODA) is hereby appropriated 
from the unappropriated fund of the National Treasury. 
SEC 5. Implementing Rules. -
The Secretary of the Transportation 
and 
Communication shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC 6. Effectivity - this Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation 
Approved,
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 782 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 1991, provides: 
"Article 1991 - The depositor's heir, who in good faith, may 
have sold the thing, which he or she did not know was deposited, 
shall only be bound to return the pr.ice he may have received or to 
assign his right of action against the buyer in case the price has 
not been paid by him." 
The law incorrectly uses the term "depositor's". It was intended to apply 
where the depository dies and the thing deposited is left with his or her heir who 
sells it in good faith. It limits the heir's liability to the depositor. 
To give Article 1991 its desired effect, "depositor's" must be replaced with 
"depositary's". 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 1991 OF R.A. NO. 386, 
ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 1991, is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
1) "Art. 1991. The [depositor's] DEPOSITARY'S heir who in good faith 
may have sold the thing which he did not know was deposited, shall 
only be bound to return the price he may have received or to assign 
his right of action against the buyer in case the price has not been 
paid by him." 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 454 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXP!-ANATORY NOTE 
When Executive Order No. 209, also known as the Family Code of the 
Philippines was enacted, there was an omission in Article 73. This omission 
totally varied the provision, its application and effects. As it now stands, Article 73 
departs from the intent of the framers of the Family Code. 
This bill seeks to restore in Article 73, the original language proposed and 
approved by the Code Commission as found in the 8 November 1986 Committee 
Meeting Minutes. It also seeks to restore a thoroughly studied provision which 
best serves the needs of our countrymen. 
In view of the foregoing, if\lmediate approval of this proposed measure is 
earnestly solicited. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 454 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY 
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 73 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Family Code as amended, Article 73 is hereby amended 
to read as follows: 
"Art. 73. Either spouse may exercise any legitimate profession, 
occupation, business or activity without the consent of the other. The latter 
may object only on valid, serious, and moral grounds. 
In case of disagreement, the court shall decide whether or not: 
(1 ) The objection is proper; and 
(2) Benefit has accrued to the family prior to the objection or 
thereafter. If the benefit accrued prior to the objection, the resulting 
obligation shall be enforced against the COMMUNITY PROPERTY. 
IF BENEFIT ACCRUED THEREAFTER, SUCH OBLIGATION 
SHALL BE ENFORCED AGAINST THE separate property of the 
spouse who has not obtained consent. 
The foregoing provisions shall not prejudice the rights of creditors 
who acted in good faith. (117 A)" 
SEC. 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. 
SEC. 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the .·remainder of the law or the provisions not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
While there exists an agency tasked to safeguard and promote the welfare 
of Filipino overseas workers, including the identification of legitimate job 
opportunities in foreign countries, there is no agency tasked to cover local job 
opportunities. 
There is no agency to serve as a national manpower data bank that can 
have a ready listing of all available manpower, classified according to their skills, 
technical or otherwise. 
The proposed National Manpower Data and Placement Center shall 
gather and col/ate all available data and statistics on the present labor force, both 
employed and unemployed, and update the same every semester. 
The Center can serve the government and the private sector in terms of 
specific labor supply. It can serve as a national labor pool which may be tapped 
any time by local companies and the government. 
The Center shall provide an efficient inventory and classification of our 
labor and skills supply for maximum use of manpower, More than this, the Center 
shall provide the pertinent data needed in studies and formulation of strategies to 
fight underemployment and unemployment. 
Passage of this bill therefore, is earnest sought. 
Senator 


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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL MANPOWER DATA AND PLACEMENT 
CENTER, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Policy. It is the policy of the government to promote the 
welfare of all workers in terms of harnessing their talents and skills to the fullest. 
Government shall endeavor to provide an efficient system in tapping such skills 
and talents. 
SEC. 2. There is hereby' established a National Manpower Data and 
Placement Center under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 
which shall serve as the manpower and skills data bank and placement agency 
for local employment. The Center shall serve as counterpart of the Philippine 
Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). 
SEC. 3. The DOLE shall promUlgate the necessary rules and regulations 
of this Act. 
SEC. 4. It is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds of the 
National Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, a sum to carry out the proVisions 
of this Act. Thereafter, such sum, and any increase thereof, shall be included in 
the General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 5. All acts, presidential decrees, and issuance nor consistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed. 


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SEC 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at 
least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,