FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1160 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Apart from the tuition fee, our students and their parents are saddled with 
other expenses such as transportation, school supplies, books, medical and dental 
fees, and also, admission fees to galleries, museums and stage theatres. 
Indeed, the cost of education has considerably increased over the years. At 
present, only a fortunate handful is able to go to school and actually finish college. 
Such scenario has been detrimental to our national development as many of 
our young people drop out of school. 
This proposed bill seeks. to ease the pressure of very high educational cost 
on parents and students by granting them additional privileges. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Senate Bill No, 116 a 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
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AN ACT 
GRANTING PRIV~LEGES TO STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS ON 
BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title - This Act shall be known as the "Student Privilege Act" 
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SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - As used in this Act, the term "student" shall 
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mean any resident citizen of the Philippines, regardless of age, and duly enrolled in 
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the elementary, secondary or tertiary level in any public, or private academic 
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institution recognized by the Qepartment of Education and the Commission on 
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Higher Education, 
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SECTION 3. Benefits and Privileges - Upon presentation of identification 
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card duly issued and validated by a recognized Philippine School, the student shall 
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be entitle to the following; 
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a. A grant of twenty percent (20%) discount on transportation fares in all 
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public utility vehicles, ships or airplanes; Provided, that the fare discount 
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shall be availed of only during school seasons; 
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b, A grant of ten percent (10%) discount of medical and medical service in 
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government as well as private clinics; 
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c, A grant of ten percent (10%) discount on admission fees in museums, art 
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galleries, libraries and stage theaters; and 
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d. A grant of ten percent (10%) discount on basic school supplies, to be 
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availed of at enrollment time, 
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SECTION 4. For the purpose of this Act, the schools, colleges, universities 
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and other educational institutions shall issue an identification card to their students 
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duly signed and validated by their heads, 
The identification card shall properly 
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identify the stUdent and contain the list of privileges granted by this Act 
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identification card is non-transferable and violation hereof shall be a ground for the 
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forfeiture of the privileges. 
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SECTION 5. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish or abOlish 
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existing privileges granted by other laws to the students, 
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SECTION 6. 
All establishments and institution concerned, shall post or 
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caused to be posted, in conspicuous places within their premises, notices indicating 
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the benefits provided for under this Act. 
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SECTION 7. 
Violation of any provision of this Act shall be punished 
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according to the following: 
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a. First and second violations shall be punishable by imprisonment of not 
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exceeding one (1) month or a fine of not more than One Thousand Pesos 
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(P1 ,000.00) or both atthe discretion of the Court; 
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b. Third violation shall be punishable by the same penalty and in addition, 
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revocation of license or permit to operate the business or establishment. 
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In case of partnership, corporation, association, or group, the penalty shall be 
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imposed on the President, Treasurer, Secretary, or any other person responsible for 
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the violation. 
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If the offender is an alien, he shall after service of sentence, be deported 
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immediately without further proceedings by the Bureau of Immigration. 
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SECTION 8. Implementing Rules - The Department of Education and the 
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Commission on Higher Educatfon, in consultation with the Department of Finance, 
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Department of Transportation and Communication, and other concerned private and 
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public agencies, shall issue the implementing rules and regulation to ensure the 
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effective implementation of this Act. 
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SECTION 9. 
Repealing Clause - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, 
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including rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 10. Separability Clause - If any part or provision of this Act shall 
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be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected 
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thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 11. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved, 
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