SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Second Regnlar Session 
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SENA~E 
S.B.NO.~95 
Introdnced by Senator Maria Lourdes Naucy S. Binay 
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AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF WOMEN UNDER 
CUSTODY OF THE STATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
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Women detainees/prisoners have particular needs that require particular attention. Often, 
they have been SUbjected to physical abuse, torture and violence simply because our penal 
system tolerates situations which expose women to instances which instigate such 
circumstances. 
Taking the abovementioned instances into consideration and in order to promote the safety 
and well-being of women detainees or prisoners, this bill seeks to provide guidelines on the 
treatment of women detainees and prisoners. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage ofthis bill is earnestly recommended. 
,duRDES NANCY S. BINAY 
Senator 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regnlar Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No.~95 
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay 
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AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF WOMEN UNDER 
CUSTODY OF THE STATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and cited as the "Women's safoty and 
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welfare under custody Act of2014", 
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SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the terms women "under State 
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custody" or "in the custody of the State" shall refer to those who are under detention or 
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imprisonment for investigation and/or trial for an alleged commission of an offense or crime, 
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or have already been convicted with imprisonment by final judgment, irrespective of the 
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place of detention or imprisonment; prOVided, that the term shall include women detainees or 
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prisoners who are being conveyed or transported: providedjitrther, that place of detention or 
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imprisonment shall refer to detention or prison facilities under the control and/or supervision 
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of the Republic of the Philippines or any of its branches, agencies or instrumentalities, 
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including facilities operated by the Bureau of corrections, the Bureau of Jail Management 
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and Penology, Local Government Unit, the Philippine National Policy, the Armed Forces of 
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the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development. 
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SECTION 3. Treatment of Women in State Custody. The following guidelines shall be 
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adopted and observed in the treatment of women in State custody: 
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a. Women who are in the custody of the State shall at all times be entitled to be kept, 
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detained, or imprisoned separately from male detainees or prisoners. 
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b. At all times, women security personnel shall be present during the interrogation of 
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women detainees or prisoners. 
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c. No male security personnel shall be allowed entry to place of detention or prison cells 
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of women: provided, that where the presence of male security personnel is necessary, 
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there should be no physical contact between the male security personnel and female 
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detainees or prisoner without the presence of female security personnel; 
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d. Except when necessary and under the conditions under the preceding paragraph 
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hereof, no males shall be allowed at the place of detention or prison cell of female 
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detainees or prisoners; and 
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e. Women detainees or prisoners shall not be denied medical attention on account of 
their condition such as any physical disability, pre-natal and post-partum needs, and 
other special needs. 
The foregoing notwithstanding, women under State custody shall be entitled to all other 
rights provided under the law. 
SECTION 4. Penalty. Without prejudice to penalty provided for commission of other offense 
or crimes, any person found to have violated Section 3 hereof shall be punished by a fine of 
not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000) to not more Five Hundred Thousand Pesos 
(P500,000), and imprisonment of five (5) years to fifteen (15) years. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules. The Department of Justice, Department of Social Welfare 
and Development, Department of Local Government Unit, in consultation with all relevant 
government agencies, shall jointly issue implementing rules and regulations within one 
hundred twenty (120) days from effective hereof, and such other rules and regulations as may 
be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, 
the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity ofthe other provisions hereof. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,