Republicofthephilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metl.o Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBillNo.7994
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT CREATING THE NATloNAL IVIuSEun¢ oF FILmINo wonmN AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS TREREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Throughout  Philippine  history,  Filipino  women  have  played  leading  and   important  roles  in  the
country's  developments  in  liberation, justice,  peace,  and  prosperity.  However,  there  is  no  national
institution dedicated to the heritage, heroism, and martyrdom of Filipino women.
In  consideration of this,  this  bill  seeks to  recognize the role of Filipino women  and how they have
made significant contributions to economic progress, nation-building, and preservation of the Filipino
way of life. Their actions have advanced the national effort to conquer inequality, discrimination, and
deprivation.  This bill  also recognizes the  importance of promoting knowledge on  Filipino women's
heritage and heroism  in order to develop people's appreciation and respect for women.  Apart from
inspiring the next generation of Filipino women, this bill aims to eliminate discrimination, oppression,
and violence against females of all ages.
Thus,  this  measure  creates the National  Museum  of Filipino  Woinen  under the  administration  and
supervision of the Philippine Commission on Women.
This   measure   previously   passed   the   third   reading   in   the   18`'`   Congress.   It   was   proposed   by
Representatives Arlene D. Brosas, Sarah Jane I. Elago, Eufemia "Ka Femia" C. Cullamatg Ferdinand
R. Gaite, Deogracias Victor "DV" 8. Savellano, Carlos Isagani T. Zarate, Na. Lucille L. Nava, M.D.,
Maria Lourdes Acosta-Alba, Erie G. Yap, Geraldine 8. Roman, Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, Rosanna
"Ria"  Vergara,  Ruth  Mariano-Hernandez,  Alyssa  Sheena P.  Tan,  Joy  Myra  Salvador-Tambunting,
Kristine Alexie 8. Tutor, Glona G.  Labadlabad, Paz C.  Radaza,  Ma.  Lourdes T. Arroyo, Dahlia A.
Loyola, Irene Gay F.  Saulog, Stella Luz A. Qujmbo, Rufus 8. Rodriguez, John Marvin "Yul Servo"
C.  Nieto,  Alfred  Vargas,  Cheryl   P.   Deloso-Montalla,  Jocelyn   Sy  Limkaichong,   Shirlyn  Bafias-
Nograles,  Evelina  G.   Escudero,  Rose   Marie  "Baby"  J.   Arenas,   Christopher  V.P.   De  Venecia,
Bienvenido M.  Abante,  Jr.,  Jose  Christopher Y.  Belmonte,  Domingo  C.  Rivera,  Michael  Edgar Y.
Aglipay, France L.  Castro, Precious Hipolito Castelo, Manuel Jose "Manmix" M.  Dalipe,  Cristal L.
Bagatsing,  Elenita  Milagros  "Eileen"  Ermita-Buhain,  Loma  P,  Bautista-Bandingan,  Junie  E.  Cua,
Luisa  lloren  Cuaresma,  Rudys  Cesar  G.  Farifias,  I,  Jose  Enrique  "Joet"  S.  Garcia,  Iil,  Greg  G.
Gasataya, Ed Christopher S. Go, David "Jay-Jay" C.  Suarez, Jose "Ping-Ping" I. Tejada, Micaela S.
Violago,  Angelo  Marcos  Barba,  Alfel  M.  Bascug,  Gabriel  H.  Bordado,  Jr.,  Femando  T.  Cabredo,
Abdullah  D.  Dimaporo,  Alan  "Aldu"  R.  Dujali,  Michael 8.  Gorriceta,  Eduardo "Eddie"  R.  Gullas,
Godofredo N.  Guya,  Edward  Vera  Perez  Maceda,  Mario Vittorio  "Marvey"  A.  Marifio,  Hector  S.


Sanchez,  John  Reynald  M.  Tiangco,  Juliet Marie  De  Leon Ferrei.,  Ciriaco  8.  Gato,  Jr.,  Roman  T.
Romulo, Ron P.  Salo, Amihilda J.  Sangcopan, Estrellita 8.  Suansing, and Ma. Victoria V, Umali as
principal authores thereof.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBi||No.7994
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL MusEUM OF FmITINo WOREN AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congl'ess assembled:
1        SECTION  1. SfoorJ r!.//e.  -This Act shall be known  as the "National Museum of Filipino Women
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SEC. 2. Dec/crrc}/i.o# a/Po/J.c);. -It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:
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Acknowledge  the  remarkable  contributions  of women  to  economic  progress  and  nation
building and the preservation and promotion of the Filipino way of life;
Celebrate women whose various individual and  collective actions  signiflcantly advanced
the national effort to conquer inequality, discrimination, and deprivation;
c)    Raise  awareness  on  and  build an  appreciation  of history  and the  role that women  have
played in its making;
d)    Honor the heroism of women who played a significant role in the national struggle against
colonialism and foreign invasion;
e)    Commemorate modem-day heroines and women martyrs who struggled against injustice,
oppression, and exploitation, especially during the Martial Law era in the Philippines;
f)    Acknowledge the suffering borne by women who were coerced into sexual slavery during
World War 11 and support their call for reparation andjustice; and
g)    Honor  individual  women,  including  women  and  girls  with  disabilities,  whose  specific
achievements have caused a positive impact on and enriched all aspects of Filipino life.
SEC. 3. Crecr/J.o#. -To cany out the above poliey, the National Museum of Filipino Women is hereby
created  and  established  under the  administration  and  supervision  of the  Philippine  Commission  on
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SEC. 4. Orgr#J.za/j.o#,  Opercrfj.o# cJ#c7.4dj#z.#j5traJI.o#. -The Philippine Commission on Women shall,
in  coordination  with  the  Department  of  Budget  and  Management,  determine  the  organizational


I        structure and operational requirements of the National   Museum of Filipino Women, and ensure that
2       consultative mechanisms are integrated in its institutional planning and development.
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18       which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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SEC.5.JJxp/eme#fJ.#gJ2%/escr#dReg%/aJJ.o#S.-Withinninety(90)daysaftertheapprovalofthisAct,
the  Philippine  Commission  on  Women  shall,  in  consultation  with  the  National  Commission  for
Culture  and the  Arts, National  Museum  of the  Philippines, National  Historical  Commission  of the
Philippines,   Commission  on  Human  Rights,   Commission   on  Higher  Education,   Department  of
Education  and  at  least  three  (3)  women's  and  civil   society  organizations,   formulate  rules  and
regulations as may be necessary for its proper imp]ementation.
SEC. 6. ,4ppraprj.cl/i.o#s.  -The amount necessary for the immediate implementation of this Act shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
SEC. 7. Sepcrrc!b../I.ty C/c"se. -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC.8.jiepea/I.;?gC/cl"ge.-Alllaws,decrees,executiveorders,rulesandregulationsorpartsthereof,
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SEC. 9. EffecfJ.`tJ.ty. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the O#cj.a/
G¢zeffe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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