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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS ofthe 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1986 
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Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
When Republic Act 8187 was enacted, the primary consideration of the 
framers of this law is to enable the husband to effectively render support, care and 
assistance to the wife in her period of recovery and/or in the nursing of the newly 
born child. 
However, RA 8187 limits the entitlement of this law to the first four 
deliveries of the wife. This bill seeks to amend the existing law by repealing said 
provision and thus, allowing the husband to avail of the said benefit in all the 
deliveries of the wife. This is in recognition to the vital role of the husband in 
assisting the wife during her post-delivery condition. Moreover, it is just logical 
that if there are more children the couple begot, the wife needs more the helping 
hand of the husband to take care and look out to the other children. 
'Approval of this bill is earnestly recommended. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS of the 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1986 
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Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.S1S7, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PATERNITY LEAVE ACT OF 1996" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187, otherwise known as the 
Paternity Leave Act of 1996 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Section 2. Notwithstanding any law, rules and regulations to 
the contrary, every married male employee in the private and public 
sectors shall be entitled to a paternity leave of seven (7) days with 
full pay for the [first four (4) deliveries) DELIVERY of the 
legitimate spouse with whom he is cohabiting. The male employee 
applying for paternity leave shall notify his employer of the 
pregnancy of his legitimate spouse and the expected date of such 
delivery. 
For purposes, of this Act, delivery shall include childbirth or any 
miscarriage. 
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SEC. 2. Separability Clause - If for any reason any section or provision of 
this Act is declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not 
effected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations 
which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby 
amended or repealed. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon its publication 
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session )

S.No. NYB95, - ;

Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Family Code of the Philippines does not extend the liability to children or wards
between eighteen and twenty one years of age. It merely provides for the civil liability of the
parents and other persons, exercising parental authority, for the injuries and damages caused
by the acts or omissions of their unemancipated children,

Hence, this bill seeks to amend Executive Order No. 209 (The Family Code of the
Philippines), Articles 221 and 236.

This bill is a product of the public hearings conducted by the Committee on
Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws during the 10th Congress."

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First Regular Session )

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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLES 221 AND 236

Be it.enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Family Code, Article 221, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Art. 221. Parents and other person exercising parental authority shail be

civilly liable for (the injuries and damage) DELICT AND QUASI-

DELICT caused by (the acts and omissions of) their unemancipated

children living in their company and under their parental

authority subject to the appropriate defenses provided by law.

“THE SAME LIABILITY EXTENDS TO CHILDREN OR
WARDS BETWEEN EIGHTEEN AND TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF
AGE; PROVDED THAT THEY CONTINUE TO LIVE WITH THEIR
PARENTS OR REMAIN IN THE COMPANY AND UNDER THE
AUTHORITY OF THEIR GUARDIANS, AS THE CASE MAY BE.

THE LIABILITY OF PARENTS AND GURADIANS IN THIS CASE

SHALL ONLY BE SUBSIDIARY.”

SECTION 2. Article 236 of the same Code is also hereby amended to read as
follows:
“Art, 236. Emancipation shall terminate parental authority over the

persén and property of the child who shall then be qualified and



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responsible for all the acts of civil life save exceptions by existing laws in
special cases.

“Contracting marriage shall require parental consent over the age
of twenty-one.”

[Nothing in this code shall he construed to derogate from the duty
or responsibility of parents and guardians for children and wards below
twenty-one years of age mentioned in the second and third paragraph of

Article 2180 of the Civil Code.]
SECTION 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 provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 4. 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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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Newspapers have the unique quality of providing a stimulus as well as impetus 
for development and can inspire participation in matters of national significance. It can 
also mean enjoyment or amusement and avoidance of dangers, 
It broadens one's 
perspective and encourages participatory governance. 
There appears a compelling need to facilitate the delivery of reading materials to 
public elementary schools not only to supplement the knowledge obtained in the 
classroom but to put school children, students and teachers in the forefront of 
awareness of what is happening in the rest of the country, what are the issues of 
national character that affect the family, the school, the community and the person of 
the reader. 
Reading per se stimulates the mind, but reading the proper news materials 
promotes knowledge and awareness of information that can serve as a positive catalyst 
for intellectual growth, preparedness and personaL,enhancement. 
In view of the foregoing considerations,' approval of the bill is earnestly 
recommended. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No, 1234 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT TO SUBSIDIZE NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS OF PUBLIC 
SCHOOL LIBRARIES 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House 'of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled 
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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Newspaper Subscription Subsidy 
Act of 2010". 
SEC.2 . Subject to certain requirements of this Act, the newspaper subscriptions 
of libraries of public schools shall be subsidized, 
SEC. 3. Only newspapers of national· circulation as determined by the 
Department of Education and subscribed by public school libraries, can qualify for the 
subsidy provided in this Act: Provided, That the subsidy shall be limited to only two of 
such newspapers: 
Provided, further, That the amount of such subsidy shall be the 
equivalent of one-half ( % %) of the cost of the subscription of national circulation. 
SEC. 4. There shall be appropriated out of the budget of the Department of 
Education such sums as may be necessary to finance the subsidy provided in this Act. 
Thereafter such sums shall be appropriated in the General Appropriation Act. 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, mended or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation .. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE-
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The proposed bill is submitted seeking to further institutionalize local autonomy 
by strengthening the fiscal autonomy of local government units (LGUs). One of the 
means to accomplish this is by giving LGUs greater leeway in the choice of their 
depository bank. 
National government agencies have interpreted differently the preference over 
government-owned banks as depository bank. The Department of Budget and 
Management has interpreted the provision to mean that a local government unit shall 
choose only one depository bank, the Land Bank of the Philippines, within its area of 
jurisdiction. 
On the other hand, the Commission on Audit ruled that any bank may accept 
deposits of local government notwithstanding the presence of government-owned banks 
within the locality provided said bank is authorized by the Monetary Board of the 
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and prior authority is given by the sanggunian and local 
chief executive concerned. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MANNY ILLAR 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SEN AT E' 
Senate Bill No. 1236 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
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PROVIDING FOR GREATER FISCAL AUTONOMY IN FAVOR OF LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs) IN THE CHOICE OF DEPOSITORY BANKS, 
AMENDING SECTION 311 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress Assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 311 is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph to read 
as follows; 
Sec. 311. Depository Accounts - Local treasurers shall maintain 
depository accounts in the name of their respective local government units 
with banks DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG 
PILIPINAS (, preferably government-owned,] located in or nearest their 
respective areas of jurisdiction. Earnings of each depOSitory account shall 
accrue exclusively thereto. 
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SEC. 2. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof of which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect on the seventh day after its publication in at 
least two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1388 
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Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the policy of the State to adopt an integrated and comprehensive 
approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, 
health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost. There 
shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women, 
and children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to indigent 
patients. 
It is a sad fact that while modern technology allows for disabled individuals 
to obtain treatment or even special devices that will aid them in their disability, the 
prices of such serve as barriers. In effect, the advantageous effects of technology are 
not maximized or attained by all people, as the costs of utilizing them are too high. 
At present however, there seems to be an increasing consciousness as well as 
increasing number of participants who are willing to help in furthering the welfare 
of the disadvantaged. We need to realize this willingness to actual outputs by 
establishing incentives or more importantly, taking away disincentives . 
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It is in this light that this bill proposes to include in R.A. 8424 or the National 
Internal Revenue Code of 1997 the sale to or importation of human organ implants 
by charitable institutions as exempt transactions. Such will pave the way for more 
beneficiaries of implants that will in turn be translated to increased productivity. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 1388 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
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AMENDING SECTION 109 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, 
AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code is hereby 
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amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 109. Exempt Transactions. - (1) Subject to the provisions of Subsection 
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(2) hereof, the following transactions shall be exempt from the value-added 
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tax: 
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"(W) SALE TO OR IMPORTATION OF HUMAN ORGAN IMPLANTS BY 
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CHARIT ABLE INSTITUTIONS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 101 OF THIS 
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ACT." 
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SECTION 2 Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
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invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby 
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shall continue to be in force and effect. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of law, orders, decrees, 
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including rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or 
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modified accordingly. 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is well settled that there is a big problem in our Justice System, with the 
protracted procedure of how cases are solve, the financial burden attached to it, plus 
the convoluted way of bureaucracy, one is normally discouraged to file the appropriate 
case to protect hislher rights and interest as well as to defend hislher dignity and honor. 
With the enactment of The Katarungang Pambarangay Law, it aims to innovate 
our current justice system, giving more avenues to the aggrieved party, placing them in 
a more comfortable atmosphere and undergoing through a less formal procedure. 
Correlative with that vision of The Katarungang Pambarangay Law, this bill aims to 
promote the barangay justice and make it more effective as it hereby amends article 
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1155 of the Civil Code regarding prescription of actions. Recognizing the importance of 
the role of barangay in the justice system, it is reasonable and appropriate that an 
action brought under their authority be one of the grounds for the interruption of 
prescription of action under the law. 
Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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i}HJ[!: . 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1453 
Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING BARAN GAY JUSTICE BY AMENDING ARTICLE ELEVEN HUNDRED 
FIFTY-FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-
EIGHT, OTHERWISE 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: 
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Section 1. Article 1155 of the Civil Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"ART. 1155. The prescription of actions is interrupted when they are filed 
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before the court, when there is a written extrajudicial demand by the creditors, 
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[and] when there is any written acknowledgement of the debt by the debtor, GlR 
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WHEN THEY ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE 
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LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYApA UNDER THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF 
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. 
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IF BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARAN GAY OR THE LUPON 
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NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, THE PRESCRIPTION OF ACTION IS SUSPENDED 
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ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) DAYS TO BE RECKONED FROM THE 
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DATE OF SAID REFERRAL. 
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SEC 2. This Act shall be without prejudice to the pertinent provisions of the 
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Revised Katarungang Pambarangay Law as provided for in Sections 399 -422, Chapter 
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VII, Title I, Book III of Republic Act No. 7160. 
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SEC 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) 
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newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ours is a nation teeming with rich agricultural and marine resources,
owing to the blessings that God has given us, and the rich soil and waters
embracing us therein. How we harness the said blessings, we can only attribute
to our hardworking farmers and fisherfolks, who have served as the walls of our
nation by continuously providing us food supply through every day of every year,
rain or shine.

It is but proper that we pay tribute to them by virtue of this Act which aims
to create a special working holiday to ensure meaningful observance of the
same, and at the same time, encourage participation in activities supported by
the respective offices and establishments which have relation with the activities
of fisherfolk and farmers.

Henceforth, the urgent passage of this legislation is sought

MANNY VILLAR



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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
First Regular Session )

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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH ONE OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING
HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS
NATIONAL FARMERS AND FISHERFOLKS DAY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. The first day of March of every year is hereby declared as a
special working holiday to be known as “National Farmers and Fisherfolks Day’

Section 2. To ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein
declared, all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including
government-owned and controlled corporations especially those that are dealing
directly with the farmers as well as local government units, and employers in the
private sector shall encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for
their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the
premises of their respective offices or establishments in support and sympathy to
farmers across the country to celebrate “National Farmers and Fisherfolks Day’.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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.114 0 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It has been said that every technological development has provided a new . 
opportunity for criminality and the introduction of cellular mobile telephone 
services is no exception, The sudden boom of the mobile phone industry in the 
country opens up a new permutation of criminal activity which led not only to loss 
of properties but of lives as well. The countless victims of cellphone theft signal 
the need to come up with legal and regulatory measures to effectively address 
this problem. 
The National Telecommunications Commission presented the following 
statistics: 
Reported Lost and Stolen Cell phones (nationwide) 
Year 2002 - 25,492; 
Year 2003 - 16, 954; 
January to September 23, 2004 - 9, 247 
Year 2005 - 10,193 (Metro Manila) 
5,343 (regions) 
However, the figures do not include unreported ones. Further, the 
statistics refer does not account yet for the prepaid subscribers. The number of 
stolen cell phones with prepaid subscription is crucial because about 90% of cell 
phone L(sers are prepaid subscribers according to the telephone companies. 
This measure aims to protect the citizens from cellular phone theft by 
imposing heavier penalties, hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No.114 0 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT PUNISHING CELLPHONE THEFT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Who are guilty of cellphone theft.- Any person, who with 
intent to' gain with or without violence against or intimidation of persons nor force 
upon· things, shall take cellphone belonging to another without the latter's 
consent. 
SECTION 2. Penalty.-Any person guilty of cellphone theft shall suffer the 
penalty of eight (8) years to twenty (20) years imprisonment and a fine of not less 
than P20,000.00. 
SECTION 3. Where Death Results from Cellphone Theft.- The penalty of 
life imprisonment and a fine of not less than P50,000.00 shall be imposed if the 
crime of homicide or murder shall have been committed by reason of or on 
occasion of the cellphone theft. 
SECTION 4. 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. 
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation 
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contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
mOdified or amended accordingly . 
. SECTION 6. Effectivity Cluase. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1298 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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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. 
While on 16 May 2007, the "Kaya ng Pinay" Everest Team composed of 
Noelle Wenceslao, Janet Belarmino and Carina Dayondon set a record in 
Everest history by becoming the first ASEAN women to traverse Mt. Everest. 
The above named mountaineers and all other Filipinos 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. 
MAN YVI LAR 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1 298 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR 
AS "MOUNTAINEERING MONTH" 
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 
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, letier of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or inconsistent witl:l 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.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
ARTICLE XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution states: 
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"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development 
which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the 
people at affordable cost There shall be priority for the needs of the under-privileged, sick, 
elderly, disabled, women, and children, The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to 
paupers." 
According to Department of Education, health problems are among the leading causes of 
poor learning outcomes and drop-outs among pupils. Common ailments found among Grade 1-3 
pupils included dental caries (82%), AURI (20%), pediculosis (17%), undernutrition (14%), iron 
deficiency anemia (7%), impacted cerumen (6%), among others. Requiring schools that fall 
under the conditions specified in this bill'to employ a health care practitioner will help decrease 
the number of health-related problems among our students. ~ 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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AN ACT REQUIRING SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE PRACTITIONERS IN SCHOOLS 
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WITHIN A CITY WITH A POPULATION OF ONE MILLION OR MORE 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled: 
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SECTION 1, Purpose - To improve the provision of medical care and services to 
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school children many of whom would otherwise not have access to such services, 
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SECTION 2, Coverage - In Cities with a population of one million or more, at least 
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one full-time school health practitioner shall be employed in each public elementary and 
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secondary school. 
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SECTION 3 Repealing Clause, - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
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thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
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accordingly, 
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SECTION 4 Separability Clause, - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
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declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not 
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affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 5 Effectivity Clause, - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
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following its publication in the Official (Jazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
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Approved, 
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OFFICE 01' THI:. SECRETARY 
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First Regular Session 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The functions, duties and responsibilities of the secretaries of the local sanggunians are 
vital to policy formulation and program of local govermnent units, as provided for under Book 3, 
Title 5, Article I, Section 469 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code. Accordingly, they must be given an appropriate rank with a commensurate 
salary. 
Presently, however, the secretaries to the local sanggunians are career officials with the 
rank and salary equal to a head of department or office. Thus, whether they are in the provinces, 
cities or municipalities, they are in a lower category compared to the heads of departments or 
offices within the LGDs. Hence, this bill seeks to elevate the position of all secretaries to the 
sanggunians. 
This is a Senate counterpart bill to one filed in the House of Representatives by Rep. 
Edgar M. Chatto.' 
• This biJI was originally filed in the 14th Congress. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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TO UPGRADE THE POSITION OF SECRETARIES TO THE SANGGUNIAN 
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AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 469 (A), OF CHAPTER 3, BOOK 3, TITLE 5 
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ARTICLE I OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 469 (a), of Chapter 3, Book 3, Title 5, Article 1 of Republic Act 
7 
No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby amended to read 
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as follows: 
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SECTION. 469. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) There shall be a 
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secretary to the sanggunian who shall be a career official AND [with the rank and 
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salary equal to] a head of department or office. 
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SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, presidential issuances and circulars 
13 
issued by administrative bodies which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
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amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not 
16 
affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions thereof. 
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SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least 
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two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENAJe. 
S.B. No. 1~84 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Commonwealth Act 647, otherwise known as An Act to grant maternity 
leave to married women who are in the service of the government or any of its 
instrumentalities provides that: 
"Married women who are permanently or temporarily 
appointed in the service of the government, or in any 
of 
its 
branches, 
subdivisions, 
agencies, 
or 
instrumentalities, including the corporations and 
enterprises owned or controlled by the government, 
shall, in addition to the vacation and sick leave which 
they may enjoy now, be entitled in case of pregnancy 
to a maternity leave of sixty days ... " 
. 
Yet, in the private sector, women, regardless of whether she is married or 
unmarried, are provided with maternity leave benefits. This is granted through the 
provisions of Republic Act No. 8282, or the Social Security System Act. 
It is disappointing that discrimination against women come in forms such 
as these in government institutions. It must be maintained that as a matter of 
right, unmarried pregnant women in government service should also enjoy 
maternity leave benefits as unmarried pregnant women in the private sector 
service. 
The Philippine Constitution recognizes the role of women in nation-
building. It now becomes imperative that under whatever circumstances a 
pregnant woman is in, the State shall promote and protect her right. 
This bill seeks to address the discrimination against unmarried pregnant 
women in the government sector. 
In this regard, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Sf~JATE 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. Nb. 1984 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT 
GRANTING MATERNITY LEAVE BENEFITS 
TO UNMARRIED PREGNANT WOMEN 
WHO ARE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Any employee who is permanently or temporarily appointed 
in government service, or in any of its branches, subdivisions or instrumentalities 
including corporations and enterprises owned or controlled by the Government 
shall, in addition to the vacation and sick leaves which they may enjoy, be 
entitled in case of pregnancy to a maternity leave of sixty (60) days for normal 
delivery, or seventy-eight (78) days in case of caesarean delivery. 
SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. 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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) 
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SENATE 
S.B. 1106 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In a study conducted by the Reader's Digest Canada Magazine on common 
courtesies which checked whether re'sidents of a city still honor and observe gratitude \ 
the City of Manila ranked number 22. The cities of New York in America, Zurich in 
Switzerland and Toronto in Canada topped the "courteous cities list." 
The Filipinos are renowned as a people of warm hospitality and respectful of 
age-old values. This is fostered heavily in our bayanihan spirit. 
Believing that celebrating a National Thank You Day is not simply a sales! 
marketing promotional scheme but an idea that should be ingrained in our culture and 
should be practiced by generations .and generations of Filipinos, this simple legislation 
is submitted. 
Early recognition is, thus, recommended. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. 1106 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
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CELEBRATING THE AGE-OLD VALUE OF DISTINCT FILIPINO 
BAYANIHAN SPIRIT, DECLARING FOR THE PURPOSE THE 20TH DAY OF 
OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS A NATIONAL THANK YOU DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and. House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The 20th day of October of every year is hereby declared as a 
National Thank You Day. 
The day shall be a celebration of the Filipino bayanihan spirit of respecting for the 
elders, of warm hospitality, of distinctive courtesy and a commitment that the Philippines 
takes pride of its age-old respectful values. 
SECTION 2. 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 
Senate Bill No.1259 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
III' 
Education serves as the foundation for sustained economic growth. For young 
people who have it stand to reap enormous benefits and success while those who do 
not are very likely destined to a life of hardship and want. 
Day after day, as more and more young people waste away in the country's 
slums, streets and sweatshops, the republic suffers from an intellectual and moral 
hemorrhage. The lack of educational opportunity for young people is truly one of the 
worst tragedies that we witness. 
In a study conducted on Philippine education, it was concluded that of the one 
hundred (100) pupils who entered elementary education, only eight (8) to ten (10) will 
possibly get college education. This is an alarming fact. 
This measure seeks to draw our attention to the ever-pressing need for the 
availability of good education. This measure, along with other complementing bills will 
hopefully turn the tide and give the impoverished youth some hope for the future. Thus, 
all educational institutions will be required to grant full tuition scholarships to at least 
10% of its college student population. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
P 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
1259 
Senate Bill No. __ 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE COLLEGE 
SCHOLARSHIP GRANT TO AT LEAST TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THEIR 
STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING 
STUDENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as "The Scholarship Program 
2 
for Poor but Deserving Students Act." 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - The State shall give priority to education, 
5 
protect and promote the right of all citizens to' qualify education at all levels and shall 
6 
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Towards this end, 
7 
there shall be provided scholarship grants to poor but deserving Filipino students. 
8 
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SECTION 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants - College Scholarship 
10 
grants are hereby extended in the form of free tuition fee to at least ten percent (10%) 
11 
of the student population of all colleges and universities who are poor but deserving 
12 
students. 
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14 
SECTION 4. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations -
The Secretary of the 
15 
Department of Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the speedy 
16 
and effective implementation of this scholarship program. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
19 
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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21 
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 MAY 24 AH :42
SENATE
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF SAN SIMON ROAD, 
DALANDANAN, IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA INTO A 
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution, under Article X, Section 13 states that, "Local 
government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, 
services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance 
with law." The State needs to significantly improve and develop tourism and 
economic activities in the country.
Barangay Dalandanan is one of the highly developed barangays in 
Valenzuela, Metro Manila. It was named after the impressive line of dalandan trees 
that used to distinguish the area. Dalandanan houses the new Valenzuela City 
Astrodome, Valenzuela Emergency Hospital and Dialysis Center, and Valenzuela City 
Science High School. The San Simon Road is heavily traversed by motorists from 
local residents and those from nearby municipalities.
The bill seeks to convert the city road of San Simon Road, Dalandanan, in 
the City of Valenzuela, Metro Manila into a national road. The conversion of this 
road will improve access to government and commercial services as a well- 
maintained road network will bring hospital, churches, markets, academic 
institutions and commercial establishments even closer to the people. The 
development will also be in line with the national Infrastructure plan which as it 
stands is highly crucial in resolving the traffic crisis that is plaguing Metro Manila.
In view of the foregoing reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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of ti)C 
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23 may 24 All :42
SENATE
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF SAN SIMON ROAD, DALANDANAN, 
IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
SECTION 1. The San Simon Road, Dalandan, in the City of Valenzuela, Metro 
Manila is hereby converted into a National Road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the 
initial funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. 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,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 2926
(In substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 2758 and 2919)
Prepared and submitted jointly by the Committees on Public Order and Dangerous 
Drugs; and Local Government with Senators Marcos, Dela Rosa, and Ejercito, as
authors thereof
AN ACT
INCREASING THE COMPULSORY AGE OF RETIREMENT FOR OFFICERS AND 
NON-OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE FROM FIFTY-SIX 
(56) YEARS OLD TO FIFTY-SEVEN (57) YEARS OLD, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTION 39 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 
OF 1990', AS AMENDED"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
1 
Section 1. Section 39 of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R. A. 11200, is hereby
2 
further amended to read as follows:
3 
"SEC. 39. Compulsory Retirement - Compulsory retirement, for officer
4 
and non-officer, shall be upon the attainment of age [fifty six (56)]
5 
FIFTY-SEVEN (57): Provided, That, in case of any officer with the rank
6 
of Police Brigadier General, Police Major General or Police Lieutenant
7 
General, the Commission may allow his retention in the service for an
8 
unextendible period of one (1) year[7]: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT
9 
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL WHO HAVE LESS THAN ONE (1) YEAR
10 
IN THE SERVICE UPON THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT SHALL
11 
HAVE THE OPTION TO RETIRE AT THE AGE OF FIFTY-SIX (56).''


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Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, executive orders and rules 
and regulations contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 3. Effectivity.—This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Officiai Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Office of Senator Imee R. Marcos
Atty. Margarita R. Alias
Director III
Legislative Bills and Index Service 
Senate of the Philippines
06 August 2024
Dear Dir. Alias,
We would like to withdraw Senate Bill No. 2763, entitled: AN 
ACT ESTABLISHING THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY 
HOSPITAL, A LEVEL 1 HOSPITAL AT THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE 
UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” 
which was filed on 05 August 2024.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Z„.
Atty. Rosa Cecilia K. Alfafara
Chief, Legislative Division
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
of tlic r;'ft,7n>
23 HAY-9 A10:41
SENATI
RECEIVED BV;
S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
RENAMING AGHAM ROAD AND BIR ROAD LOCATED IN QUEZON CITY AS SENATOR 
MIRIAM P. DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO AVENUE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, known as the Iron Lady of Asia, was an 
epitome of a true public servant. She lived most of her life in genuine service to the 
people - the truest essence of her being a full-pledged Iskolarng Bayan.
Her life was well-celebrated with countless achievements and recognitions. 
Among her valuable citations was being named laureate of the Ramon Magsaysay 
Award for government service. It reads, “for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up 
a graft-ridden government agency.” Being a long-time legislator, she was able to 
display exemplary performance and productivity at the Senate. This basically sums up 
her illustrious stint in public service. She was well-known for her exceptional love for 
the country and commitment to Integrity and uprightness through excellence.
Sen. Defensor-Santiago was the first Filipina, and first Asian, to be elected as 
a judge in the international Criminal Court. She was a recipient of the Philippines’ 
highest national honor, the Quezon Service Cross.
In honor of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s lifelong dedication to public 
service, this bill seeks to rename Agham Road and BIR Road, both located in Quezon 
City, as Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Road. This is an attempt to immortalize, 
if at all, the late Dragon Lady, the Incorruptible Lady, the Doctor of All Laws, and the 
Iron Lady of Asia.
In this light, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMOJN BONG REViLLA, JR. 
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
s. No. 2163
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23 MAY “9 A10 :41
RECEIVED BV.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
RENAMING AGHAM ROAD AND BIR ROAD LOCATED IN QUEZON CITY AS 
SENATOR MIRIAM P. DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO AVENUE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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3
4
5
6
7
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Section 1. The Agham Road and BIR Road traversing from North Avenue to 
East Avenue located in Quezon City are hereby renamed as Senator Miriam P. 
Defensor-Santiago Avenue.
Sec. 2. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the Department of 
Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
effective implementation of this Act
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after Its publication in the 
Officiai Gazette ox in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.