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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
BAGUIO CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create one additional 
branch and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities. - In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"FIVE [Four] branches for Baguio City; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch of the 
Municipal Trial Court in Baguio City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branch in Baguio City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 76 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS;. 
ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT BAROTAC VIEJO, ILOILO, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (9) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create four additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(9) [Sixty-three] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Sixth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
"x x x FIVE BRANCHES AT BAROTAC VIEJO, ILOILO;" 
x x x  
x x x  
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Barotac Viejo, lloilo in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
recommended. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
FRANCIS 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 2741 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT IMUS, CAVITE, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING TEN ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create ten additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x THIRTEEN Branches [XX to XXII] at lmus x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Imus. Cavite in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Imus, Cavite, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
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Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and'to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS:. 
ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
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S. No. 2840 
Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
BINAN, LAGUNA AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1, Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, as amended, otherwise knowmas 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create two additional 
branches and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 30. Municipal Trial Courts. - In each of the municipalities that are not comprised 
within a metropolitan area and a municipal circuit there shall be a Municipal Trial Court 
which shall have one branch, except as hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"THREE BRANCHES FOR BINAN, LAGUNA; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Municipal Trial Court in Binan, Laguna in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branches in Binan, Laguna the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
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S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-Judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANC IS^. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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S. No. 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT ROSARIO, BATANGAS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create two additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x THREE BranchES at Rosario, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch in 
Rosario, Batangas in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Rosario, Batangas, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. 2 9 15 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Having met the requirements set by law under Section 452 of the Local Government 
Code, the component city of Puerto Princesa was converted into a highly urbanized 
city by virtue of Proclamation No. 1264, issued by President Gloria Macapagal- 
Arroyo in 26 March 2007. A plebiscite was subsequently conducted on July 9, 2007 
where 37% of its inhabitants ratified the move. Based on COMELEC records, the 
voter turnout proved to be the highest in the country's history as far as local 
plebiscites are concerned. 
Pursuant to Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, or the Omnibus Election Code, highly 
urbanized cities are entitled to a congressional representative to be elected in the next 
immediately succeeding election. Hence, this bill, which seeks to apportion the lone 
legislative district of the city of Puerto Princesa, a local government unit which has 
always been a part of the second congressional district of the province. 
As the city continues to serve as a thriving center of business, eco-tourism and 
development in the South, it is only fitting that the constituents therein be given 
proper representation in the Legislative Branch of government. 
Considering that the next elections will be held barely two years fiom now, the 
immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. 
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Introduced by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE LONE LEGISLATIVE 
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA IN THE PROVINCE OF 
PALAWAN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. - The lone legislative district of the City of Puerto 
Princesa in the province of Palawan is hereby apportioned to commence in the next 
national elections after the effectivity this Act. Henceforth, the municipalities of 
Aborlan, Narra, Brooke's Point, Espanola, Bataraza, Quezon, Balabac, Rizal and 
Kalayaan shall remain to comprise the second district of the province. 
SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. - The incumbent Representative of the Second 
Legislative District of the Province of Palawan shall continue to represent the Lone 
District of the City of Puerto Princesa until a new Representative shall have been 
elected in the succeeding national elections. 
SEC. 3. 
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act. 
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved , 
Rules and Regulations. - the Commission on Elections shall issue the
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 28 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 5. 
ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
CABANATUAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create two additional 
branches and shall read as follows: 
See. 29. Municipal Trial Courk in cities. - 
In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"FIVE [Three] branches for Cabanatuan City; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Municipal Trial Court in Cabanatuan City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branches in Cabanatuan City, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 6. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 29 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representutives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as 
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“SEC. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in Cities. - In every city that does 
not form part of a metropolitan are, there shall be a municipal trial court with 
one branch, except as hereunder provided: 
“X x x x x 
Two branches for Batangas City; 
“[One] THREE BRANCHES FOR TANAUAN CITY 
Two branches for Lipa City.” 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the 
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in its program the 
operationalization of the additional municipal trial courts in Tanauan City, the funding 
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The writing is on the wall. Road accidents are the fourth leading cause of death 
in the Philippines. While it is true that the Philippines has one of the worst road 
conditions in the world as regards their poorly maintained public roads, inadequate traffic 
signages and the like, it is also a fact that public utility operators are presented with the 
least bit of opportunity to succeed under this setting of boundary systems and 
commission-based employment for drivers. 
In light of the recent tragic events that has befelled not only the masses of our 
society but also those that belong to the upper echelon, it is high time that we make 
adjustments in our labor laws that will allow for a better system involving operators in 
their relationship with drivers, providing for a fixed income of employment instead of their 
employment being boundary and commission-based. 
The passage of this legislation is thus, earnestly sought. 
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Second Regular Session 
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S. B. 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 82 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article.82 of Presidential Decree No. 442 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
"ART. 82. Coverage. - The provisions of this Title shall apply to employees in all 
establishments and undertakings whether for profit or not, but not to government 
employees, managerial employees, field personnel, members of the family of the 
employer who are dependent on him for support, domestic helpers, persons in 
the personal service of another, and workers who are paid by results as 
determined by the Secretary of Labor in appropriate regulations. 
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL ALSO APPLY TO PUBLIC UTILITY 
VEHICLE DRIVERS 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. -All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations, and 
other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS E. ESCUDERO 


Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT DANA0 CITY, CEBU, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (h) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create three additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(h) [Forty-six] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Seventh Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x FOUR BranchES [XXV] at Danao City, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Danao City in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Danao City the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This Bill seeks to upgrade the sub-engineering office of the Department 
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Municipality of Concepcion, 
Province of Tarlac into a full district office. 
The delivery of services, particularly infrastructure projects, in the 
municipalities of Bamban, Capas, Concepcion, and La Paz has been lagging 
behind those of other municipalities in the province. Construction of new 
roads and bridges remains at a standstill. Existing infrastructure has been 
neglected and is in various stages of disrepair. 
It is hoped that with the upgrading of the DPWH sub-engineering 
office in Concepcion into a District Office with its own appropriate funding, 
the delivery of basic services to those who need them the most will be 
facilitated. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE TARLAC SUBDISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE 
INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE TARLAC SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Tarlac Sub-district Engineering Office located at the 
NIA Compound, Jefmin Concepcion, Tarlac is hereby upgraded into a regular 
engineering district office. It shall be known as the Tarlac Second Engineering 
District. 
SECTION 2. The Tarlac Second Engineering District shall assume 
jurisdiction over infrastructure and public works in all the barangays of the 
Third Congressional District of Tarlac. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and 
Highways shall include in its program the funding requirements for the 
operationalization of the Tarlac Second Engineering District in the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS;. 
ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT LlPA CITY, BATANGAS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create two additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x FIVE Branches [Xll and XIII] at Lipa CITY, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Lipa City, Batangas in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Lipa City, Batangas, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS.OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT BACOOR, CAVITE, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING TWELVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create twelve additional branches and shall read as follows: 
“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
“x x x FOURTEEN BranchES [XIX] at Bacoor, x x x;” 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Bacoor, Cavite in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court‘s program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Bacoor, Cavite, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
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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. 


Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO IWOWN 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 
shall 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 
PARBNTS 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 
person 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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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS 6. ESCUDERO 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE 
SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT TALIBON, BOHOL, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (h) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create one additional branch and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(h) [Forty-six] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Seventh Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
"x x x TWO BRANCHES AT TALIBON, BOHOL;" 
x x x  
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch in 
Talibon, Bohol in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court 'branch in Talibon, Bohol the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ALAN PETER “COMPARERO” S. 
CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article TI, Section 25 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State 
recognizes and ensures the autonomy of local governments. It also emphasizes that 
Local Government Units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the 
national taxes, which shall be automatically released to them. In line with these 
constitutional policies, this bill aims to provide financial stability to Barangays and 
Sangguniang Kabataan by assuring the automatic release of their funds allocated 
from the national taxes and real property taxes. 
It has been a recurring problem that Local Government Units are deprived 
of their funds due to the political differences although there is always an 
explanation given to justify non-release or delay in the release of such funds. To 
avoid similar incidents in the future, penalties are hereby provided for public 
officials responsible for the delay or failure to immediately release the aforesaid 
funds as scheduled in the Local Government Code of 1991. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ALAN PETER “COMPAfiERO” S. CAYETANO 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC } 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
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SENATE 
S. E. NO. 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ALAN PETER “COMPAfiERO” S. 
CAYETANO 
AN ACT 
PENALIZING PUBLIC OFFICIALS WHO CAUSED DELAY OR FAILED IN 
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING THE SHARES OF BARANGAY IN THE 
PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL TAXES AND REAL PROPERTY TAXES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Any public official who willfully and deliberately delays or fails to 
automatically release the shares of a Barangay in the proceeds of national taxes 
and real property taxes as mandated by Section 286 and 271(d) of the Local 
Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160) shall be punished with 
arrest0 mayor and dismissal from office or a fine ranging froin 50,000 to 100,000 
pesos. 
SECTION 2. For the purpose of the effective enforcement of this Act, the 
Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue the necessary 
implementing rules and regulations. 
SECTION 3. Any law, decree, presidential decree, executive or administrative 
order, rule or regulation inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed, amended, or 
modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 4. 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, 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy 
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their 
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of 
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in 
the resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the 
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS& ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
2 )  
Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator FRANC-g G ESCUDERO 
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AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
STA. MARIA, BULACAN AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA 
BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create one additional 
branch and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 30. Municipal Trial Courts. - In each of the municipalities that are not comprised 
within a metropolitan area and a municipal circuit there shall be a Municipal Trial Court 
which shall have one branch, except as hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"TWO BRANCHES FOR STA. MARIA, BULACAN; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch of the 
Municipal Trial Court in Sta. Maria, Bulacan in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branch in Sta. Maria, Bulacan 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
Second Regular Session 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
S E N A T E  
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Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is almost trite to say that senior citizens of the country need special care and 
protection. Indeed, the State has, in instances such as discounts in purchases and 
the use of utilities, recognized the entitlement of senior citizens to certain 
privileges. This bill provides for a grant of privilege to senior citizens in an area that 
becomes more and more of a concern for them as they advance further in years. 
Generally, a natural consequence of advanced age is the increased need for seeking 
medical attention and availing the services in a hospital including confinement. 
Confinement in a hospital becomes constant and a way of life for many of senior 
citizens. However, the state of public hospitals, widely afflicted with congestion, is a 
cause for discomfort and inconvenience to sick people. Gaining accommodation for 
confinement in public hospitals oftentimes depends upon the availability of bed 
spaces. 
This bill seeks to establish “Senior Citizens Ward in public hospitals for the 
exclusive use of senior citizens. The exclusivity of these wards would disappear in 
times of emergency or whenever necessitated by public interest. 
In view of the foregoing the enactment of this bill into law is earnestly sought. 
LOREN LEGARDA 
Senator 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
Second Regular Session 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
S E N A T E  
S.B. No. 
64 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZENS WARD IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN 
THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted bv the Senate and the House o f  Representatives of the Philippines irc 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to adopt 
measures to ensure the protection and promotion of the right to health 
of senior citizens as well as to afford them certain privileges in health 
care. 
SECTION 2. There shall be established a “Senior Citizens Ward in 
every public hospital being maintained in the Philippines. Such ward 
shall be under the supervision of the administration of a public 
hospital. 
SECTION 3. The “Senior Citizens Ward” in public hospitals shall be 
for the exclusive use of senior citizens who are in need of confinement 
in a hospital as found by competent medical practitioners by reason of 
their health conditions, unless urgent reasons of public necessity or 
emergency occasions requiring the immediate use of such wqrds arise. 
In such urgent or emergency occasions, designated senior citizens 
wards may be used as necessary. 
SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The amount needed to carry out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual appropriation to 


the Department of Health in the General Appropriations Act in the 
year following the passage of this Act. 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of 
national circulation. 
Approved,