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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The business of a customs broker is a specialized field that usually covers 
transactions with the Bureau of Customs concerning the release of cargo. This has been 
the traditional role of customs brokers, not only in the Philippines, but also throughout the 
world. 
The present definition of the scope of the practice of customs brokers in Section 6 of 
Republic Act No. 9280, otherwise known as the Customs Brokers Act of 2004, however, not 
only expands the field of customs brokers, contrary to the traditional role of customs 
brokers, but it also encroaches upon other professions, most especially the practice of law, 
when it includes "consultation" and "representing importers and exporters before any 
government agency and private entities in cases related to valuation and classification of 
imported articles and rendering of other professional services in matters relating to customs 
and tariff laws, its procedures and practices." 
This puts customs brokers on an even keel with members of the Bar without the 
requisite qualification to protect the public from the incompetence or dishonesty of those 
unlicensed to practice law. It also deprives other customs service providers such as tax 
consultants of their livelihood. For this and the foregoing reasons, the passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
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Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9280, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE CUSTOMS BROKERS ACT OF 2004 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act 9280, otherwise known as the Customs 
Brokers Act of 2004, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 6. Scope of the Practice of Customs Brokers. - Customs Broker 
Profession involves services consisting of [consultation,] preparation of 
customs requisite documents for imports and exports, declaration of customs 
duties and taxes, preparation, signing, filing, lodging and processing of import 
and export entries[; representing importers and exporters before any 
government agency and private entities in cases related to valuation and 
classification of imported articles] and rendering of other professional services 
in matters relating to [customs and tariff laws, its procedures and practices] 
THE ABOVE. 
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Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with Sec. 1 of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
Sec. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect 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. 
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Approved,
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First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill NO. 1 x 6  
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Deaf-blindness is a unique disability that incorporates the sensory loss of 
both sight and hearing. Persons with this disability experience extreme isolation 
and the inability to access the services and information which most of us take for 
granted. 
It is appropriate to celebrate the achievements of deaf-blind persons and 
to recognize that increased public awareness of this disability is crucial to 
increase opportunities for those who live with it. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 1_026 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT TO PROCLAIM 
THE MONTH OF JUNE AS DEAF-BLIND AWARENESS MONTH 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the “Deaf-Blind 
Awareness Month”. 
SECTION 2. The month of June is permanently designated as “Deaf-Blind 
Awareness Month” in the Philippines. 
SECTION 3. The Department of Health shall urge all citizens to recognize 
“Deaf-Blind Awareness Month” and shall hold programs and activities for the 
observance of the event. The Department shall likewise provide encouragement 
and assistance to those organizations that offer educational, advocacy and 
support services for the deaf-blind persons. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Department of 
Health shall promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the 
effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause.- If any provision or part thereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, 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 7. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NO= 
It is the policy of the State to care for the elderly members of our society by 
designing programs of retirement and social security benefits. This is manifested by the 
Government's relentless support and evolving privileges and other benefits that would 
help improve the plight of retirees. 
The success of our present Government in achieving its goal may be attributed to 
these aged men and women who devoted the precious years of their lives tilling and 
laboring in order to erect a well developed country for their future descendents. 
To further affirm the program of the Government, changes are hereby enumerated 
to amend Republic Act No. 8291 (GSIS Act of 1997). 
Ergo, pursuant to the State Policy mentioned above, amendments must be acted 
upon promptly to augment pension benefits of Government retirees before it is too late. 
Passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 


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Introdticed by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
PRESCRIBING OTHER CONDITIONS FOR ENTITLEMENT TO THE 
RETIREMENT BENEFITS, UNDER SECTION 13 OF THE SAME ACT, FOR 
GOVERNME" EMPLOYEES OR OFFICIALS BEING PHASED OUT AND/OR 
NOT RETAINED BY HIS OFFICE/BUREAU/CORPORATION/ DUE TO 
PRIVATLZING/ABOLISHING HIS OFFICE 
AMENDTNG SECTION 13-A OF REPUF3LIC ACT 8291 (GSIS ACT OF 1997) BY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act 8291 (GSIS Act of 1997) is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
"Section 13-A. Conditions for Entitlement-A 
member who retires from the 
service shall be entitled to the retirement benefit enumerated in paragraph (a) of Section 
13 hereof: Provided, That: 
A (1) he has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service 
(2) he is at least sixty (60) years of age at the time of retirement; 
B (1) HE RETIRES OR HAS PREVIOUSLY RETIRED WITH TWENTY (20) 
YEARS OF SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AS A RESULT OF THE 
ENACTMENT OF A SPECIAL LAW WHICH REORGANIZED / INCORPORATED / 
PRIVATED/ ABOLISHED HIS OFFICE AND BROUGHT ABOUT HIS EARLY 
RETIERMENT; AND THUS, HE IS ENTITLED TO THE OLD AGE PESNION 
BENEFIT / BASIC MONTHLY PENSION AFTER THE LAPSE OF FIVE (5) YEARS 
FROM THE DATE OF HIS RETIREMENT; AND, 


(2) THE? TOTAL REGULAR RETIREMENT GRATUITY HE HAS 
PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED EXCLUDING ANY 
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT / 
GRATUITY GIVEN BY SPECIAL LAW, SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS HIS LUMP 
SUM BENEFIT PAYMENT, AND,” 
C (1) he is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from permanent total 
disability.” 
Section 2. Separability Clause.-In 
the event any portion or provision of this Act 
is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and in effect. 
Section 3. Effectivity.- 
This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks the inclusion of enlisted personnel to the coverage of Presidential Decree 
No. 1638 Section 20 by allowing them to enjoy the same privilege enjoyed by the officers 
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AF'P) with regard to separation pay for those who 
are honorably separated from the service before reaching twenty (20) years of active 
service. 
Under Section 20 of Presidential Decree No. 1638, as amended, only officers in the AFP 
with less than twenty (20) years of active service separated under Sections 10, 11, 12, or 
16 of the above mentioned law, are entitled to separation pay equivalent to one (1) month 
base pay and longevity pay of every permanent grade he holds for every year of active 
service. 
There is therefore a compelling need to amend Presidential Decree No. 1638, as 
amended, in order to correct the inequity and greatly enhance the morale and welfare of 
the rank and file of the AFP. 
Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 20 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED 1638, AS 
AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1650, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RETIREMENT LAW 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 20 of Presidential Decree Numbered Sixteen Hundred 
Fifty, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 2. An @cer with less than twenty (20) years of active service 
separated under Sections IO, 11, 12 or 16 OR AN ENLISTED PERSON WITH 
LESS THAN TWENTY (20) YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE HONORABLY 
SEPARATED, shall be entitled to a separation pay equivalent to one (1) month 
base pay and longevity pay of the permanent grade he holds for every year of 
active service. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe the rules and 
regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, other issuances 
or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
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SEC 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
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First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORYNOTE 
The Penal Code, Arts. 178 and 348, penalize only those persons who use 
fictitious name and conceal their true identity, or usurp the civil status of another. These 
penal provisions do not apply to persons who, for any reason of their own, induce or 
cause one to do these prohibited acts. 
The bill seeks to penalize not only those who directly commit the prohibited acts 
under Arts. 178 and 348, but also those without whose inducement, the crime would not 
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AN ACT PENALIZING ANY PERSON WHO INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO 
USE A FICTITIOUS NAME, OR CONCEALS HIS TRUE NAME, OR USURPS THE 
CIVIL, STATUS OF ANOTHER PERSON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
ARTICLES 178 AND 348 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read 
"Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name. The 
penalty of Prison Mayor and a fine not to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(P50,OOO.OO) shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a 
fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the 
execution of a judgment or causing damage. 
as follows: 
Any person who conceals his true name and other personal 
circumstances shall be punished by Arrest0 Menor or a fine not to 
exceed Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00). 
THE PENALTY OF PRISON MAYOR AND FINE NOT TO 
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P 50,000.00) SHALL BE 
IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO, FOR ANY PURPOSE 
WHATSOEVER, KNOWINGLY INDUCES ANOTHER TO USE A 


FICTITIOUS NAME OR CONCEAL HIS TRUE NAME AND OTHER 
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. 
SEC: 2. Article 348 of the Revised Penal code is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“Art. 348. Usurpation of civil status.- The penalty of Prison Mayor 
shall be imposed upon any person who shall usurp the civil status of 
another, should he do for the purpose of defrauding the offended party or 
his heirs; otherwise, the penalty of Prison Correctional in its medium and 
maximum periods shall be imposed. 
THE PENALTY OF PRISON MAYOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD 
SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY 
INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USURP THE CIVIL, STATUS OF 
ANOTHER FOR ANY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Explanatory Note 
The National Library is a service-oriented institution being funded by the 
Philippine government. It has various collections ranging from reference to 
Filipiniana materials that include rare books, historical documents and books 
authored by Filipinos. The rare books collection is considered one of the national 
treasures of our land. 
More than anything else, these books represent the rich cultural heritage 
of the Filipino nation. These books identify us to the rest of the world. 
A close scrutiny of Republic Act 3873 entitled "An Act Changing the Name 
of the Bureau of Public Libraries to the National Library", however reveals that it 
does not identify the National Library with the Philippines. 
"National Library" is no longer sufficient and even misleading, especially 
when it is used in international conferences and gatherings of librarians from all 
over the world. There must be an identifying element in its name that would 
make it distinctively Filipino, as compared to the National Libraries of other 
countries. Hence, this proposed legislation. 
In view thereof, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. 
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 3873 ENTITLED AN ACT CHANGING 
THE NAME OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO THE NATIONAL 
LIBRARIES 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The title of Republic Act 3873 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BUREAU 
OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF 
THE PHILIPPINES 
SECTION 2. Section 1 of Republic Act 3873 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
Section 1. The name of the Bureau of Public Libraries 
Is hereby changed to that of The National Library OF 
THE PHILIPPINES. 
SECTION 3. Section 2 of Republic Act 3873 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
SECTION 2. All references to the Bureau of Public 
Libraries in laws, executive orders, rules and regulations shall 
Henceforth be understood to refer to The National Library OF 
THE PHILIPPINES. 
SECTION 4. 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 5. This Act shall take effect ten (10) days following its complete 
publication in any national newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to allow persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age to take 
government licensure examinations. 
A number of government licensure examinations require the applicant to be at 
least twenty-one (21) years of age which was the age of majority before. Currently, the 
age of majority has been lowered to eighteen (18) years. 
Increasing number of students graduate from college at ages below twenty one 
(21) years. It is not unusual nowadays to have college graduates who are eighteen or 
nineteen years old. 
In as much as the age of majority is eighteen (18) years, it is but logical to 
harmonize this age of majority with the age requirement for government examinations. 
Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
ALLOWING APPLICANTS WHO ARE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO 
TAKE GOVERNMENT LICENSURE EXAMCNATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Any applicant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age is allowed to 
take government licensure examinations. 
Section 2. The Professional Regulations Commission shall, within sixty (60) days 
aRer the effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
Section 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders and other issuances or parts 
inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly. 
ection 4. Separability Clause. In the event any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and in effect. 
Section 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code took effect on August 30, 1950. Since then, our country has endured 
tremendous currency turmoil which depreciated the value of the Philippine Peso. 
The Civil Code, Article 1403, paragraph 2(d), requires in writing any sale of goods, 
chattels, or things in action in the amount of not less than five hundred pesos (P500.00) in order 
to be enforceable. This required amount of five hundred pesos (P500.00) is unrealistic 
considering the current prices of these goods, chattels, or things in action. If we are to comply 
with this provision of the law then almost every sale of goods, chattels, or things in action should 
be in writing. This will amount to curtailment of trade and commerce. This bill seeks to comply 
with the demands of time by increasing the required amount to ten thousand pesos (Pl0,000,00).* 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE, ARTICLE 
1403, ON THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REGARDING AGREEMENTS FOR THE 
SALE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, OR THINGS IN ACTION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in Congress 
assembled. 
Section 1. The Civil Code, Article 1403, paragraph 2(d), is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
An agreement for the sale of goods, chattels or things in action, at a price 
not less than (five hundred pesos) TEN THOUSAND PESOS, unless the buyer 
accepts and receives part of such goods and chattels, or the evidences, or some of 
them, of such things in action, or pay at the time some part of the purchase money, 
but when a sale is made by auction and entry is made by the auctioneer in his 
sales book, at the time of the sale, of the amount and kind of property sold, terms 
of sale, price, names of the purchasers and person on whose account the sale is 
made, it is sufficient memorandum. 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, 
the remainder of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instrnction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 737, states “the donor’s capacity shall be determined as of the 
time of the making of the donation.” The term “making must be interpreted to mean 
“perfection” of the donation, otherwise if “making” means “giving,” Article 737 would in some 
cases be inconsistent with Article 734 which states that “the donation is perfected from the 
moment the donor knows of the acceptance by the donee.” 
An example of the perceived inconsistency is: “an insane donor donates on January 1. 
Donee accepts on January 5. Donor regains sanity on January 7. Donor knows of donee’s 
acceptance on January 8, at a time when he was sane (capacitated). In this case, if we interpret 
“making” as “giving,” the donation would be avoidable because of the donor’s incapacity at the 
time he “gave” his property to the donee. On the other hand, if we consider “making” as 
“perfection,” the donation would be valid because at the time of “making” (perfection), both 
parties had full capacity.” 
To avoid this contradiction, the language of Article 737 must be changed to make it clear 
and consistent with other provisions of the Civil Code on Donations.* 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE, ARTICLE 737, 
MAKING IT CONSISTENT WITH THE OTHER PROVISIONS ON DONATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 386, also known as the Civil Code, Article 737, is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
“Article 737. [The donor’s capacity shall be determined as of the time of the 
making of the donation] AT THE TIME THE DONATION IS PERFECTED, 
BOTH OF THE DONOR AND THE DONEE MUST BE CAPACITATED.” 
SECTION 2. 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 accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Eflectivity 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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First Regular Session 
Senate Bill No: 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to statistics, the prevalence of congenital heart disease at birth 
is 5 per 1,000 livebirths. It declines rapidly as many of the cases die. At five 
years of age, the rate is about 1.5 per 1,000 and remains at 1.2 per 1,000 at age 
eight and onwards. 
Congenital heart defect is a birth-related defect and consists of 35- 
different types of heart defects and it is one of the leading birth-related defects 
that causes death. 
Congenital heart defect related deaths are caused by late detection, lack 
of heart donors and failure of medical intervention, hence, it requires more 
research in order to discover further surgical options and to accurately describe 
its origin, physical signs and symptoms. 
This bill aims to officially recognize the need for awareness of congenital 
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First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 51377 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A DAY FOR HEARTS: CONGENITAL DEFECT AWARENESS 
DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the "A Day for 
Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Act". 
SECTION 2. Throughout Philippines, in each and every year, the 
fourteenth day of February shall be known as "A Day for Hearts: Congenital 
Heart Defect Awareness Day ". 
SECTION 3. The Department of Health (DOH) shall urge all citizens to 
recognize "A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" and shall 
hold programs and activities in observance of the event. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The DOH shall 
promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
SECTION 5. 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 6. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 78 1, provides: 
The inheritance of a person includes not only the property and the 
transmissible rights and obligations existing at the time of his death but also those 
which have accrued thereto since the opening of the succession. 
The provision has no significance. Even without this provision, those fruits and 
accessions of inherited properties which accrue after the death of the decedent will still belong to 
the heirs who inherit the properties. The acquisition of these fruits and accessions by the heirs is 
no longer through succession, but as owners of the properties to which they accrue. 
Article 781 should be repealed because it serves no purpose and adds confusion to the 
law on succession.* 
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AN ACT 
REPEALING SECTION 781 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL 
CODE, ON THE GROUND OF SUPERFLUITY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philiypines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 781, is hereby repealed. 
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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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S.NO. :L703 
Introduced by Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
This bill seeks to redefine the third level positions in the career civil service and establish the 
same as career positions. 
The Constitution provides that “appointment in the civil service shall be made only according to 
merit and fitness to be determined as far as practicable, and, except to positions which are policy- 
determining, primarily “no offcer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or 
suspended except for cause provided by the law. 
Under Presidential Decree No. 807, otherwise known as the Civil Service Decree, positions in 
the career service with security of tenure include the Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary, Bureau 
Director, Assistant Bureau Director, Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director, as may be 
identified by the Career Executive Service Board. They are classified as third level positions. 
This bill aims to implement the aforementioned Constitutional provision towards fully 
professionalizing the bureaucracy. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly urged. 
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NT NIO F. TRILLANES IV 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio F. Tnllanes IV 
AN ACT 
REDEFINING THE THIRD LEVEL POSITIONS IN THE CAREER CIVIL SERVICE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assern bled: 
SECTION 1. All third level positions in the career civil service as 'defined under Presidential 
Decree No.807 shall be appointed by the President: Provided, That no person shall be appointed 
to such positions unless he possesses the following qualifications: 
a) Appointed academic and professional background; 
b) Career Executive Service Eligibility; 
c) Has been occupying another comparable or next in the rank career position in the 
d) Has reached the required age for the position; 
e) Not disqualified under any existing law. 
government; 
Provided further, That this section shall not apply to those presently occupying the position. 
SECTION 2. Any person appointed to any third level position shall hold office during good 
behavior until he reaches the age of sixty-five (65) years, unless sooner removed for cause as 
provided by existing law or become incapacitated to discharge the duties of his office. 
SECTION 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in at least two (2) 
general newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator JUAN MlGUEL F. ZUBlRl 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article II of the 1087 Constitution provides for the promotion of 
environmental consciousness among tfie people. While the government and some non- 
government organizations never fail to promote environmental awareness through 
television, radio and print campaigns, instructional, educational and information materials 
and the like, oftentimes, environmental protection and dealing with ecological imbalances 
were not discussed. It is believed that the best way to teach environmental protection is 
in the school. 
Though most schools already teach environmental awareness among its students, 
incorporated in its Science and GMRC subjects, a subject that will primarily deal with all 
the aspects of environment is still needed. This will equip the students on ways to deal 
with environmental problems and imbalances. 
A subject on ecology and environmental awareness will make our education 
complete, adequate, integrated and relevant to the needs of the people and the society 
as provided for in Section 2, par. 1 of Article XIV of our Constitution. In effect, students 
will become more ecologically aware and vigilant, understand the dynamic relationships 
which support and maintain the biosystem and demonstrate practical solutions to the 
intricacies of the environmental imbalance that the Philippines and the world are 
experiencing. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MIGUEL F. ZUBlRl 


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Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEE F. ZUBlRl 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE TEACHING OF ECOLOGY IN ALL ELEMENTARY AN0 
SECONDARY LEVELS, WHETHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, ALL THROUGHOUT THE 
COUNTRY AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The teaching of ecology as a separate subject is hereby included as 
one of the possible subjects in all elementary and secondary levels, either public or 
private, in the Philippines. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary reading 
materials, booklets and pamphlets dealing with the fundamentals of ecology in relation to 
the pressing environmental issues in the Philippines. 
SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of the provisions of 
this Act shall be charged against the appropriations allotted for the Department of 
Education under the General Appropriations Act of the current fiscal year 2007. 
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval. 
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Approved,
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Senate Bill No. f 0 2 9 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the right of every consumer to demand for an accurate weighing 
method of the consumable goods that he is buying. This is so because the price 
he is to pay for the product that he buys will depend on the weight of the said 
article. 
For those who are using or buying gasoline or diesel for the use of their 
vehicles, the quantity of the product that they buy is measured by the gasoline 
pump, the calibration of which is regulated by the Energy Regulatory Board 
(ERB). However, products like LPG which is sold to the public in various 
containers of different sizes, the weight of its content is left wholly to the dealer or 
distributor. 
The buyer has no way of determining whether the content in the LPG tank 
that he has received from the dealer has the correct weight and in most cases 
the buying public has to rely on the honesty and goodwill of the distributor or 
dealer. This is so because LPG dealers or distributors do not own any weighing 
scale. 
Under these circumstances, there is a clear need of legislation that will 
require every dealer or distributor of LPGs to have an available weighing scale or 
machine in his store or establishment to give chance to every consumer that he 
is paying for what is the proper weight of the LPG as advertised or as stated in 
the outer portion of the tank. 
In view thereof, we urge our colleagues to support the immediate approval 
of this bill. 
MANNYVILL R ! 


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Senate Bill No, 1029 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING ALL RETAILERS OF LlQUlFlED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) TO 
HAVE A SCALE OR WEIGHING MACHINE IN THEIR STORES OR 
ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Every retailer of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is required to 
have in his establishment or store one scale or weighing machine in order to give 
the buying public an opportunity to check the correctness of the weight of every 
LPG tank that they are buying; 
SECTION 2. In the event that the weight is lesser than what appears to be 
indicated in the LPG tank, the price shall be correspondingly reduced by the 
seller. 
SECTION 3. Any person who shall be found guilty of violating any of the 
provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Act shall suffer a prison term of six (6) 
months and one (1) day plus a fine of One Thousand Pesos (PI ,000.00). 
SECTION 4. The Secretary of Trade and Industry shall promulgate such 
rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this 
Act within thirty (30) days after approval of this Act; 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. m3 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The drug menace constitutes one of the gravest problems confronting the 
country today. In fact, what makes this problem more dreadful and worrisome is 
that there are reports and information from responsible quarters which indicate 
that the drug lords and their syndicates are extending their operations and 
activities to the firms and factories in the country thereby spreading drug 
addiction among the workers. 
It has been observed in this regard that because of the various social, 
economic, and cultural factors and influences that they have to contend with in 
their day-to-day existence, many of the workers in the country tend to be an easy 
prey to the insidious ways and machinations of the drug pushers. It is therefore 
imperative that continuing measures must be instituted in the workplace to focus 
the attention of the workers on the evils of dangerous drugs. 
This bill mandates that the parties to a collective bargaining shall provide 
in their agreement an educational program on the adverse effects of dangerous 
drugs, including their legal, social, productivity and other economic implications. 
It is believed that with adequate knowledge and information on the 
dangerous drugs, the workers would be in a better position to cope with the 
aforementioned problem. 
The passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Senate Bill No. 103 3 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
CONSTITUTING THE INCLUSION OF WORKERS EDUCATION ON THE 
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS AS A REQUIRED 
BARGAINING CLAUSE 
Be it enacfed by fhe Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be incorporated after Article 252 or Presidential 
Decree No. 442, as amended, othetwise known as the "Labor Code of the 
Philippines", a new article which shall read as follows: 
"Art. 252-A. Workers Education on Dangerous Drugs: 
Required Bargaining Clause. - The parties to a collective 
bargaining shall include in their agreement a clause providing for 
workers education on the adverse effects of dangerous drugs 
including their legal, social, productivity and other economic 
implications. For this purpose, such parties may form a dangerous 
drugs committee." 
SECTION 2. All laws, rules and regulations or part or parts thereof 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, modifies, superseded or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under the present law on rape, Penal Code, Article 266-A, as amended by Republic Act 
No. 8353, also known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, which took effect on 22 October 1997, and 
interpreted in People v. Curizilo Soriuno, 388 SCRA 140 (2002), insertion of one’s finger into the 
genital o f  another constitutes “rape through sexual assault.” 
This bill seeks to amend Article 266-A, paragraph 2, to incorporate the Supreme Court 
ruling, in order to avoid inconsistent interpretation of the phrase “any instrument or object” in the 
said provision.’ 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8353 ALSO KNOWN AS 
AMENDING ARTICLE 266-A OF THE PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED 
THE ANTI-WE LAW OF 1997 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 266-A of the Penal Code, on the definition of rape is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
Article 266-A. Rape: When and How Committed. - Rape is committed: 
1) By a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following 
circumstances: 
a) Through force, threat, or intimidation; 
b) When the offended party is deprived of reason or otherwise unconscious; 
c) By means of fraudulent machination or grave abuse of authority; and 
d) When the offended party is under twelve (12) years of age or is demented, 
even though none of the circumstances mentioned above be present. 
2) By any person who, under any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 1 hereof, 
shall commit an act of sexual assault by inserting his penis into another person's mouth or anal 
orifice, or any instrument or object, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY, into the genital 
or anal orifice of another person. (As amended by Republic Act No. 8353, 30 September 1997). 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - The provisions of Article 266-A of the Penal Code, as 
amended by Republic Act No. 8353 and any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. 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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First Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. 1025 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Peace and order cannot be won without our nation’s veterans and military 
personnel. It is important for every Filipino to remember the noble service and 
unspeakable sacrifice of those who have worn this nation’s uniform as well as the 
unsung heroes who performed such exemplary service for the betterment of this 
nation and the lives of our countrymen. 
The attached bill aims to give due recognition and h honor to the myriad 
sacrifices by out veterans, military personnel and our fellow citizens who 
rendered distinguished services to our nation. This is achieved by establishing at 
least one (1) National Cemetery in each region and major island to serve as a 
memorial and final resting place to our modern heroes. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANNY ILLAR 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CEMETERIES AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR 
ADMINSTRATION AND MAINTENANCE 
Be if enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established at least one (1) National 
Cemetery in each Region and major island to serve as a memorial and final 
resting place for veterans, military personnel and citizens who have rendered 
distinguished services to the nation. 
SECTION 2. The President of the Philippines shall establish each National 
Cemetery by individual Presidential Proclamation which shall set aside a portion 
of government land for the purpose. 
SECTION 3. Military veterans and military personnel who die in the line of 
duty, persons who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, and such 
other persons as may be determined by the President of the Philippines shall be 
entitled to burial in the national cemetery. 


SECTION 4. The administration, maintenance, and security of the 
national cemeteries shall be under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Veterans 
Affairs Office (PVAO). Funds for the purpose shall be included in the annual 
appropriations of the PVAO. 
SECTION 5. All laws, orders, or decrees in contravention herewith are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved.