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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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S.B. No. U 01. v 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT 
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TO DIRECT THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE TO REQUIRE THE 
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE 
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AND SAFETY OF DAMAGED MOTOR VEHICLES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Damaged Vehicle 
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Information Act of 2009". 
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SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the term "person" includes any 
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individual, company, corporation, association, firm, partnership, society, or any other 
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entity, but does not include any governmental agency. 
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SEC. 3. Disclosure of Vehicle Damage lriformation. - Not later than 3 months 
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after the effectivity of this Act, the Land Transportation Office (L TO), shall issue a 
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regulation requiring all persons who terminate a contract related to a motor vehicle due to 
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flood or water damage, collision, fire damage, theft and recovery, or any other 
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circumstance that adversely affects the fair market value of such motor vehicle, to 
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disclose to the public in a commercially reasonable, electronically accessible manner the 
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following information for every motor vehicle that has been identified in such contract: 
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1. The engine and chassis numbers of the motor vehicle; 
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2. The date ofthe termination of the contract; 
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3. The odometer reading of the motor vehicle on the date of the termination of 
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the contract; 
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4. Whether, as a result of the incident that resulted in the termination of the 
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contract, one or more airbags in the motor vehicle were deployed; 
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5. The cause of the termination of the contract, including whether such cause 
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was flood or water damage, collision, fire damage, theft and recovery, or 
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another cause; 
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The L TO shall rely on the private sector to collect, aggregate, and disclose to the 
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public the fair market value and safety information, and all such information shall be 
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accessible by engine or chassis number. 
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SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
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remain valid and subsisting. 
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SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction,· administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under Section 66 of the Omnibus Election Code, any person holding a public 
appointive office, including members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and 
officials in government-owned and -controlled corporations, who files for a certificate 
of candidacy for any post, national or local, is considered automatically resigned from 
office. On the other hand, Section 67 of the same Code providing that an elective 
official running for an office other than the one which he or she is holding in a 
permanent capacity shall also be considered automatically resigned from office upon 
the filing of a certificate of candidacy, was repealed under Republic Act No. 9001 or 
the Fair Elections Act. 
The exception expressly provided in Section 67 of the Code creates an undue 
advantage in favor of an elective public official'seeking another public office, as 
against an appointive official, whether in the civil service, military service or a 
government-owned or -controlled corporation. The elective public official does not 
lose his or her incumbency, and is allowed to serve the remaining term of the original 
elective position in case he or she is fails in the second bid for office. 
Public office is a public trust, and upon this principle, all public officials are 
entrusted with the mandate of representing their constituents. Allowing this practice to 
continue endangers the faithful protection of the welfare of our public officials' 
constituents. Furthermore, the continued existence of this favored class runs afoul the 
equal protection clause of the Constitution. For these reasons, passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
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Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
AN ACT 
DECLARING AN ELECTIVE OFFICIAL IPSO FACTO RESIGNED FROM HIS 
ELECTIVE OFFICE UPON THE FILING OF A CERTIFICATEOF CANDIDACY 
Be if enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Candidates holding elective office. - Any elective official, whether 
national or local, running for any office other than the one which he is holding in a 
permanent capacity shall be considered ipso facto resigned from his office upon the filing of 
his certificate of candidacy. 
Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders;proclamations, rules and regulations, 
or part thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
Sec. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S.B. No. ___ 
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Prepared jointly by the Committees On Justice and Human Rights; and Finance with Senators 
Escudero and Angara as authors thereof 
AN ACT 
CREATING FIVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT PASIG 
CITY, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS 
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines In Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Five (5) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Pasig City, with seats 
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thereat, are hereby created in the National Capital Judicial Region. 
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SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the 
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newly created branches. 
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SECTION 3. 
Accordingly, Section 14(d) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise 
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known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
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that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
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amended. 
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SECTION 4. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
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of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include, as may be determined on a priority 
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basis, in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall 
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likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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SENATE 
S.B. No.3 478 
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights; and Finance with Senators  
Escudero and Angara as authors thereof  
AN ACT 
CREATING SEVEN ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT CALAMBA~ 
CITY, 
LAGUNA, 
FURTHE~AA-M§~J.?ING FOR 
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PURPOSE 
BATAS 
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PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARYI' 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," 
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FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Seven (7) additional Regional Trial Court branches for the Province of  
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Laguna, with seats at Calamba City, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.  
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SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign'the respective branch numbers for the  
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newly created branches.  
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SECTION 3. 
Accordingly, Section 14(e) of ,~atas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise  
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known as liThe Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980/' as amended, as well as other provisions  
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that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further  
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amended. 
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SECTION 4. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
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of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include, as may be determined on a priority 
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basis, in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall 
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likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 5. EffectivitlJ, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its  
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publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.  
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Article 11, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution: 
"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful 
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. " 
Electronic equipment contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury, as 
well as other hazardous components or additives. Left to traditional disposal methods, these 
components of electronic equipment can pose a significant threat to public health and the 
environment. Requiring the recycling and reuse of this equipment will reduce the amount of 
hazardous materials being discarded in solid waste management facilities. 
This bill would prevent the proliferation of this waste stream; it would also force the 
recycling of the reusable parts of electronic equipment. 


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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT 
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Definition. As used in this Act, “Electronic Equipment” means a desktop 
or laptop computer, computer monitor, portable computer, cathode ray tube, flat panel based 
television, or cellular phones. 
SECTION 2. Prohibitions. 
(A) No person shall knowingly dispose of any electronic equipment in mixed solid waste. 
(B) No Solid Waste Management Facility shall knowingly accept for disposal or incineration any 
electronic equipment, or any truckload or container of solid waste which includes electronic 
equipment. 
SECTION 3. Penalty. Any violation of Section 2(A) of this Act shall be punished with 
a fine of P20, 000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 1 month but not more than 3 months. 
Any violation of Section 2(B) of this Act shall be punished with a fine of P50, 000.00 and 
revocation of the license of the Solid Waste Management Facility. 
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All Iaws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 5. Efectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Oficial Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 3019 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The bill seeks to establish a district office of the Land Transportation 
Office, in the capital town of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi. All the 
municipalities of the Province shall be under the jurisdiction of the said office. 
The establishment of the district office will be a welcome reprieve for the 
people of Tawi-Tawi. They can now conveniently access LTO services like 
processing and renewal of licenses, registration of motor vehicles, etc. 
There is a need to strengthen our institutions of government in Mindanao 
as development is now geared towards Mindanao. Thus, approval of this bill is 
earnestly requested. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND 
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE IN THE CAPITAL TOWN OF 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
BONGAO, PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAW1 AND APPROPRIATING 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established a district office of the Land 
Transportation Office (LTO) in the capital town of Bongao in the Province of 
Tawi-Tawi. It shall hereinafter be referred to as Bongao LTO District Office and it 
shall have jurisdiction over all the municipalities of the province. 
SEC. 2. The head and staff of the LTO District Office shall be appointed 
by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications 
(DOTC), in consultation with the local officials, in accordance with existing 
rules and regulations. 
SEC. 3. The DOTC Secretary, in consultation with the local officials, 
shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 4. The DOTC Secretary shall immediately include in the 
Department's programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in 
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Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, the functions of which are governed by Executive Order 
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annual General Appropriations Act. 
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No. 435. The funding of the LTO District Office shall be included in the 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval. 
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S. B. No. 
3513 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
One of the chief causes of heavy traffic in the country is when automobile owners 
appropriate for themselves public property as their personal parking space. Streets become 
overnight parking lots as both sides are crammed with private vehicles. People should be 
disciplined enough to be able to furnish their vehicles with the appropriate parking space inside 
their own lots. Some purchase more than 1 car when their apartment or house could only 
accommodate a I car garage. A person who is financially able to buy a car or two should be 
presumed to be financially able to provide a permanent parking space for his vehicle/so 
This bill requires proof of permanent parking space as an indispensable requirement 
before a car can be registered. The Land Transportation Office and the Department of Interior 
and Local Government shall devise a mechanism by which proof of permanent parking space can 
be verified. 
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Third Regular Session 
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S.B.No. 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT REQUIRING PROOF OF PERMANENT PARKING SPACE 
FOR CAR REGISTRATION PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Definition. - As used in this Act, the term "Permanent Parking Space" 
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shall mean a space reserved specifically for one individual for the purpose of securing his 
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automobile when it is not in use. 
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SECTION 2. Requirement. - Proof that a person has a Permanent Parking Space for his 
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automobile shall be an indispensable requirement before a Car Registration shall be issued to 
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him. 
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SECTION 3. Agencies. - The Land Transportation Office, in collaboration with the 
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Department of Interior and Local Government, shall come up with the mechanism to implement 
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the requirement imposed by Section 2 of this Act. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
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parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
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modified accordingly. 
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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 Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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S,B, No, 3596 
IntroJjuced by Senator Richard J. (jordon and thelVlembers of the Committee on 
Account~bility QH~\lbliclOfficers apt;! Investigations 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The,frequent causes of the sea accidents are overloading ofs\:1ips and non-compliance 
by vessels with safety precautions and meas'ures, For the past Z5 years, there have been, at 
least, 'qne hundred seventy eight (178) recorded sea accidents within the Philippine 
archipelilgo. 
It, is sad to note, also, that about 6,000 people have died since 1985 because of sea 
accidents.lViostof their families have not recovered their claims from insurance companies 
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because their policies seem to favor shipown,ers and insuranCe companies, 
It was also revealed during the hearing that Maritime Industry Authority: (MARINA) and 
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the"ln~u~,~nce Commission have fa1led to protect the victims of sea accidents because their 
rules arem9re'pro-insurance compahy than :~ro-victim, 
The bill seeks to implement "rio risk, no fault" insurance policy that would compel ship 
own~rs:to p;;ty'the daims of all the vic tirns of ~ecent seo tragedies wtiether they are listed in the 
manifest or not, 
'This bill is an outcome of the public hearings conducted by th 
e Ribbon Committee, 
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5,B, No, 3596 
Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon and the Members of the Committee on 
Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations 
AN ACT AMENDING CHAPTER V, SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9295, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS "THE DOMESTIC SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2004", 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Section 14. Compulsory Insurance Coverage for Passenger and Cargo, - To meet 
its financial responsibility for any liability which a domestic ship' operator may incur for any 
breach of the contract of carriage, every domestic ship operators shall be required to submit 
annually the following: 
1, Adequate insurance coverage for each passenger in an amount to be computed 
in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations, and the total amount of 
such coverage shall be equivalent to the total number of passenger 
accommodations being offered by thE' vessel, PROVIDED THAT SUCH 
INSURANCE COVERAGE SHALL INDlelHE A "NO RISI(, NO FAULT" CLAUSE AND 
SHALL COVER SHIP PASSENGERS WHETHER OR NOT APPEARING IN THE SHIP'S 
MANIFEST; 
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SECTION 2. 
Repealing Clause, - All laws. decrees, ordas, rules and regulations or other 
issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with Section 1 of1"his Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effec t after fifteen (15) days following the 
completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation in the Philippines, 
Approved,
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The city of Sorsogon is the largest in the province of Bicol in terms of land 
area. It is strategically located at southernmost tip island of Luzon. These 
factors have contributed greatly to the city's boom in urbanization and the 
nickname, "Gateway to Southern Philippines". 
The people of Sorsogon are steadfast hard-workers with a keen sense of 
business and development. Tirelessly, they strive to uplift their standard of 
living, never ceasing to improve their economics. As a result, there has 
been a steady influx of investors to the area, earning for its public market 
the special economic zone status. 
We owe it to the hardworking citizens of Sorsogon to grant them this 
special non working holiday in celebration of the pioneering spirit unique to 
the people of Sorsogon. This holiday will ensure that the legacy of this 
spirit shall live on and be commemorated for generations to come. 


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S.B. No. 
3361 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
“AN ACT 
DECLARING THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER OF 
EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF 
SORSOGON, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON TO BE KNOWN AS 
“SORSOGON CITY FOUNDATION DAY” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. In commemoration of the date the City of Sorsogon acquired 
its corporate existence, the sixteenth day of the month of December 
of every year is hereby declared as “Sorsogon City Foundation 
Day” and a special nonworking holiday in the City of Sorsogon, 
Province of Sorsogon. 
SEC. 2. Any provision of law, decree, order, rules or regulations 
inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed and/or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
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S. No. 3554 
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(In Substitution of Senate bill Nos. 715, 1706, and 3063) 
Prepared 
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Committee 
on 
Civil 
Service'· and 
Government 
Reorganization with Senators Revilla, Jr., Trillanes IV, Pimentel, Jr. and Lacson as 
authors thereof 
AN ACT 
GRANTING CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO GOVERNMENT 
EMPLOYEES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WHOSE STATUS OF 
APPOINTMENT IS EITHER CASUAL OR CONTRACTUAL AND WHO HAVE 
RENDERED A TOTAL OF FIVE YEARS OF EFFICIENT SERVICE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled. 
SECTION 1. 
Declaration of Policy - The State shall harness its human 
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resources to cope with the rapid economIc development and population growth. 
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Government workers, being an important component of the State's human resources, 
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shall be given the equal opportunity to quality education, justice, and security of tenure. 
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SEC. 2. Coverage - Subject to the provisi6hs of the Constitution and applicable 
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civil service laws, rules and regulations, all incumbent government employees, as of the 
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approval of this Act, who are holding casual or contractual positions in the first and 
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second levels and who have rendered continuous service for the last five (5) years shall 
lObe granted civil service eligibility by the Civil Service Commission: Provided, however. 
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that they shall not be entitled to any promotion unless they obtain the appropriate 
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eligibility requirement for that position. 
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SEC. 3. Civil Service Peiformance Evaluaiion Standards. - The Civil Service 
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Commission shall formulate performance evaluation standards to determine qualified 
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employees under this Act. 
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SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulatio'ns. - The Civil Service Commission 
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shall prepare the necessary rules and regulations ne~ded 10 implement the provisions of 
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this Act, and the same shall be promulgated within ninety (90) days after the approval of 
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this Act. 
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SEC. 5. Separability Clause - If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this 
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Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect. 
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invalidate or impair any other part of this Act. 
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SEC. 6. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees. executive orders, department or 
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memorandum orders and other administrative issuances or parts thereof which are 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby modified, superseded or repealed 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall :take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general ~irculation. 
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Approved.
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Third Regular Session 
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S.B. No. (),) . ( 
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights; and Finance with Senators 
Escudero and Angara as authors thereof 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWENTY-THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL 
TRIAL COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE 
STATIONED AT QUEZON CITY, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS 
PAMBANSA 
BILANG 
129, 
OTHERWISE 
KNOWN 
AS 
"THE 
JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Twenty-three (23) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Quezon 
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City, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the National Capital Judicial Region, 
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SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the 
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newly created branches. 
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SECTION 3. 
Accordingly, Section 14(d) of Batas Pambansa BHang 129, otherwise 
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known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
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that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
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amended. 
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SECTION 4. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
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of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include, as may be determined on a priority 
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basis, in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall 
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likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 5. Effoctivihj. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Article 11, Section 16 ofthe 1987 Constitution: 
"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful 
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. " 
Carbon monoxide has been called the "silent killer." Because carbon monoxide is 
colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, victims are not aware of the danger around them. 
It is a significantly toxic gas and is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries. 
Long term exposure to carbon monoxide can affect memory, brain function, behavior, and 
cognition. It is thought that the hippocampus, which is the section o€ the brain that deals with 
new memories, can be particularly susceptible to long term damage from CO poisoning. 
In accordance with the Constitutional provision above, the National Government must set 
policy directions with regard to carbon monoxide exposure. This bill aims to protect our school 
children from a preventable threat to their lives and health. 


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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF 
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The Secretary of Education 
shall adopt regulations requiring the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors in every 
elementary and secondary school building where there is a substantial risk of exposure to carbon 
monoxide. In the determination of which school buildings have substantial risk of exposure to 
carbon monoxide, the Department of Education shall be assisted by the Department of Health 
and the Local Government Unit where the particular school building concerned is located. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The crime of unlawful appointments is punished under the Article 244 of the 
Revised Penal Code which provides: 
Article. 244. Unlawful appointments. - 
Any public officer who shall 
knowingly nominate or appoint to any public office any person lacking the 
legal qualifications therefor, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor and a 
fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos. 
The penalty for the crime of unlawful appointments is only arresto mayor which 
has a duration of one month and one day to six months. The flimsy penalty attached to 
the crime may be the reason why numerous public officers are appointed to a position 
even without possessing the proper qualification for the position. 
The instant bill seeks to increase the penalty of unlawful appointments from 
arresto mayor to prision mayor and the fine attached to it of 1,000 pesos to 100,000 pesos 
in order to have a deterrent for such unlawful act. 


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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Amending Article 244 of the Revised Penal Code - Art. 244 of Act 
No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code, is hereby further 
amended to read as follows: 
Article. 244. Unlawful appointments. - Any public officer who shall 
knowingly nominate or appoint to any public office any person lacking the 
legal qualifications therefor, shall suffer the penalty of PRISION MAYOR 
and a fine not exceeding 100,000 pesos. 
SECTION 2. 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. 
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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 provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
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after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our Constitution, under Article II, Section 15 provides that the State shall protect and
promote the right to health of the people and instill consciousness among them.
Boracay Island is located approximately 315kQ1 (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km
off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17
barangays which make up the municipality of Malay), and is under the administrative control
of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.
Arguably the country's most popular tourist destination, Boracay in the first quarter of
2009 attracted 158,030 tourists or 12% of the total tourists in the country, Despite its high
tourist and economic activity, however, the island remains without a standard hospital to
serve the medical needs of its residents and visitors. Thus, a significant number of these
people are at risk of being unattended by competent medical personnel in times of
emergency or even for regular medical checkUps. The geography of the island will therefore
require them to settle for less accessible medical facilities in the Panay mainland, at greater
financial cost and travel time.
The bill seeks to establish a public hospital in the Island that will cater the medical
needs of the Islands' residents and visitors. In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill
is earnestly sought.
RICHARD J. GORDON
Senator


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BORACAY ISLAND, MALAY, PROVINCE OF AKLAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE
BORACAY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. There shall be established a twenty-five (25)-bed capacity emergency
hospital in Boracay Island, Malay, Province of Aklan to be known as the Boracay
Emergency Hospital.
SEC. 2. The Department of Health, in coordination with the local government officials
concerned, shall promulgate and issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
implement the provisions of this Act.
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SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall provide subsidy to the Municipality of Malay
for the initial establishment of the public hospital. Thereafter, such funds necessary for the
maintenance and operation of the hospital shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of the Local Government Code.
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S. NO. 3284 
(ln substitution of S. Nos. 311 and2162) 
Prepared by the Committees on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws, with Senators Estrada, Gordon and the 
members of the Commiffee, as authors thereoj 
“AN ACT 
DECLARING APRIL 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE 
VICTORY OF LAPU-LAPU AND HIS MEN OVER THE SPANIARDS LED BY 
FERNANDO MAGALLANES IN THE HISTORIC BATTLE OF MACTAN ON 
LAPU, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26, CHAPTER 7 OF 
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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AS AMENDED AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES” 
APRIL 27,1521, TO BE KNOWN AS LAPU-LAPU DAY OR ADLAW NI LAPU- 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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Section 1. The twenty-seventh day of April of every year is hereby declared as 
a special non-working holiday throughout the country to commemorate the victory of 
Lap-Lapu and his men over the Spaniards in the historic battle of Mactan on April 
17,1521 to be known as Lapu-Lap Day or AdIaw ni Lap-Lapu. 
Section 2. Section 26, Chapter 7 of Executive Order No. 292, Otherwise Known 
As The Administrative Code of 1987, as amended is hereby amended to read as 


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otherwise modified by law, order, or proclamation, the following regular 
holidays and special days shall be observed in the country: 
A. Regular Holidays 
New Year's Day 
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Maundy Thursday 
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Movable date 
Good Friday 
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Eidul Fitri 
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Araw ng Kagitixigan 
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Labor Day 
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Independence Day 
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June 12 
National Heroes Day 
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Bonifacio Day 
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Christmas Day 
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November 30 
December 25 
December 30 
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Section 3. 
All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations and any part thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Marikina City is especially known for its shoe industry. The city is in fact 
designated as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. Just recently, it has been 
recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the World's 
Largest Pair of Shoes. 
Apart from this notable industry, Marikina boasts of its people. It has earned 
its mark as home to the most disciplined people in the Philippines. The city is a 
multi-awarded metropolitan city. It has been recognized by different institutions 
both local and abroad. Some of these distinctions are: The Cleanest and 
Greenest City, Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines, Healthiest and 
Most Livable City, and it has been honoured in the Global 500 Roll of Honor by 
the United Nations. 
This bill seeks to recognize the foundation of a remarkable city that is 
Marikina through declaring December 8 of every year as a special nonworking 
holiday in the entire city. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 8 OF EVERY YEAR AS “MARIKINA CITY 
DAY” AND A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF MARIKINA 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress, assembled: 
Section 1. December 8 of every year is hereby declared the “Marikina 
City Day” and a special nonworking holiday in the entire city of Marikina to 
commemorate its founding anniversary. 
Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
R.A. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous People Rights Act of 1997 
(IPRA) was a landmark legislation intended to address the concerns of the 
cultural communities and indigenous people throughout the country. 
While there are some constitutional and legal questions against certain 
provisions of said law, the IPRA remains in effect. Under Section 64 of IPRA, the 
National Commission of Indigenous People (NCIP) is mandated to take 
appropriate actions to recover legal domains which were illegally acquired. 
The NClP is given two (2) years to perform such functions as provided for 
under Section 64 but the prescribed period has already expired on 22 November 
1999. 
This bill seeks to remedy this technical flaw in the law. Hence, it is hereby 
proposed that the NClP be granted a new ten (IO) year period to perform the 
same task as provided under Sec. 64 of the Indigenous People Rights Act. 
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GRANTING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGINOUS PEOPLES 
(NCIP) A NEW TEN ( I O )  YEAR PERIOD WITHIN WHICH TO TAKE 
APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION FOR THE CANCELLATION OF OFFICIALLY 
DOCUMENTED TITLES WHICH WERE ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED, AS 
PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 64 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE 
RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES I INDIGENOUS 
PEOPLES, CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS 
PEOPLE, 
ESTABLISHING 
IMPLEMENTING 
MECHANISMS, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. THE National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is 
hereby granted a new ten (IO) year period within which to take appropriate legal 
action of the cancellation of officially documented titles which were acquired 
illegally as provided for under Section 64 of RA Number 8371. 
SEC 2. Effectivity. This act shall take effect upon approval. 
Approved,
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Consistent with the modern thought that society must live harmoniously 
with nature, it is incumbent upon the government to instill in the hearts and minds 
of the young the importance of such harmony. 
This bill seeks to integrate in the curricula of all educational institutions 
including non-formal, indigenous learning and out-of-school youth programs, a 
course on Philippine society and the environment. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly 
sought. 
JERCITO ESTRADA 


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AN ACT 
TO INTEGRATE IN THE CURRtCULA OF ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS, A COURSE ON PHILIPPINE SOCIETY AND 
THE ENVIRONMENT 
INCLUDING NON-FORMAL, INDIGENOUS LEARNING AND 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The teaching of the inter-relationship, appreciation, 
conservation, rehabilitation, promotion and development of the environment shall 
be included in the curricula of all public and private elementary and secondary 
schools, including non-formal, indigenous learning and out-of-school program. 
SEC. 2. The environment shall refer to the bio-physical world of human 
beings, the maritime, fluvial, and aerial domains, the mineral, coal, petroleum 
oils, all forces of potential energy, fisheries, flora and fauna and all other natural 
resources. 
SEC. 3. There is hereby created a course with a proposed title "The 
Philippine Society and its Environment" which shall be added to the elementary 
and secondary school level curriculum. In addition to the teaching of the inter- 
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rehabilitation, 
promotion 
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development of environment, the course shall likewise include the teaching of 
environmental laws in the Philippines. 
SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) in coordination with the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations and call upon the assistance of other 
government agencies, offices, entities and instrumentalities for the purpose of 
implementing the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication on 
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general publication. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill proposes the amendment to Republic Act 157, An Act Creating A 
Bureau of Investigation (now known as the National Bureau of Investigation), 
Providing Funds Therefor, and for other purposes, as amended, by granting a 
fixed term of office of five years, without reappointment, to the Director of the NBI. 
The security of tenure of the NBI Director will help professionalize the NBI 
and boost its crime-fighting capability. The fixed term of office is intended to 
insulate the head of the NBI from pressures or influence from any individual or 
group that may undermine the performance of the investigative and law 
enforcement tasks of the Bureau. 
This will enhance the Bureau's ability to perform its mandate with the 
highest standards of professionalism and impartiality. 
The approval of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. 
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AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY 
SEVEN, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT CREATING THE BUREAU OF 
INVESTIGATION (NOW KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF 
INVESTIGATION), PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Republic Act 157 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
Section 2. The National Bureau of Investigation shall be headed by 
a Director who shall be appointed by the President (of the Phililqpines) with 
the consent of the Commission on Appointments (of the Congress of the 
Philippines) FOR 
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REAPPOINTMENT, and shall receive an annual compensation (of seven 
thousand two hundred pesos) AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY LAW. 
SECTION 2. Any law, Presidential Decree, Issuance, Executive Order, Letter of 
Instruction, Administrative Order, Rule and Regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect ten (IO) days following its complete 
publication in any national newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,