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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING CARD ISSUERS FROM ACCEPTING THIRD-PARTY SOURCED 
PERSONAL INFORMATION 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Third-parties should not be permitted to give personal information about a credit 
or debit cardholder to the issuer of the card. The cardholder is ultimately responsible for 
the use of the card, and their credit history is affected by any use of or changes to the 
account. Any errors in the information provided by a third-party might be recorded on a 
consumer credit report, where even providing a different street address can affect a 
consumer's credit history, Also, if a third-party were permitted to give the address of the 
cardholder to the issuer, they might be able to divert monthly statements to another 
address or raise the limit of the line of credit attached to the card. 
This bill would not limit the transmittal of financial or transaction information 
by merchants or businesses; because the transmittal of these types of information is 
necessary for the use of credit and debit cards. What this legislation recognizes is the fact 
that the cardholder is ultimately responsible for the use of their card, hence making them 
the sole source of personal information about themselves.' 
• This bill was originally filed in the 14'h Congress. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
2642 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
AN ACT 
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PROHIBITING CARD ISSUERS FROM ACCEPTING THIRD-PARTY SOURCED 
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PERSONAL INFORMATION 
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SECTION l. Prohibited User lriformation Requests. - Issuers of Credit/Debit 
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Cards are prohibited from knowingly accepting or soliciting the personal information of a 
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card holder from a third-party. 
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SECTION 2. Penalty. - Upon conviction of a violation of this Act, a fine of One 
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Hundred Thousand Pesos (PIOO,OOO.OO) per occurrence shall be imposed. 
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations 
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or parts thereof inconsistent with (he provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended 
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or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Ac( shall take effect after fifteen (\5) days 
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following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
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circulation. 
Approved, 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF 
THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 1032, ON UNWORTHINESS TO SUCCEED 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 1032, enumerates the people who are disqualified to 
succeed by reason of unworthiness. It reads: 
Article 1032. The following are incapable of succeeding by reason 
of unworthiness: 
(1) Parents who have abandoned their children or induced their 
daughter to lead a corrupt or immoral life, or attempted against 
their virtue .... 
The disqualification is gender-biased. This bill seeks to cure this defect by 
including in the enumeration parents who have induced their sons to lead a corrupt or 
immoral life, or attempted against their virtue. 1 
I This bill was originally filed in the Thirteenth Congress, First Regular Session. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.No. 
2965 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
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RECEIVED By;=i' 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF 
THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 1032, ON UNWORTHINESS TO SUCCEED 
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 of the 
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Philippines, Article 1032 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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Article 1032. The following are incapable of succeeding by 
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reason of unworthiness: 
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Parents who have abandoned their children, [or] 
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induced [their daughters] THEM to lead a corrupt or immoral 
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life, or attempted against their virtue .... 
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or 
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portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
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repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 21'(.3 
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay 
AN ACT CLARIFYING THE RULE ON IMPOSITION OF INTEREST ON OBLIGATIONS 
CONSISTING OF LOAN OR FORBEARANCE OF MONEY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In Nacar vs. Gallery Frames and/or Felipe Bordey. Jr. (G.R. No. 189871, August 13, 2013) 
the Supreme Court modified the landmark case of Eastern Shipping Lines, Inc. v. Court of 
Appeals (G.R. No. 97412, July 12, 1994) to embody Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ("BSP") 
Monetary Board ("MB") Circular No. 799 by imposing that the rate of interest for the loan or 
forbearance of any money, goods or credits and the rate allowed in judgments, in the absence 
of an express contract as to such rate of interest, shall be six percent (6%) per annum. 
On the other hand, Article 1956 of the New Civil Code provides that no interest shall be due, 
unless it has been expressly stipulated in writing, thus: 
Art. 1956. No interest shall be due unless it has been expressly stipulated in writing. 
In order provide a definitive legislative clarification on what would seem to be conflicting 
provisions of the BSP-MB Circular and the New Civil Code, this bill seeks to clarify the rule 
on interest on loan or forbearance of money by providing that there shall be no interest due 
on loan or forbearance of money unless it has been expressly stipulated in writing. The rate 
of interest shall be that is stipulated by the parties in writing, in the absence of a written 
agreement, the legal rate of interest shall be 6% per annum. 
The proposed bill seeks to provide stability to commercial undertakings by providing a clear 
rule on obligations of parties as to payment of interest, as well as the rate thereof in the 
absence of stipulation. 
The passage of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Sessiou 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 2173 
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay 
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AN ACT CLARIFYING THE RULE ON IMPOSITION OF INTEREST ON OBLIGATIONS 
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CONSISTING OF LOAN OR FORBEARANCE OF MONEY 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled: 
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SECTION 1. No interest shall be due on obligations consisting of loans or forbearance of 
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money unless it has been expressly stipulated in writing, The rate of interest for the loan or 
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forbearance of any money, goods or credits and the rate allowed in judgments, in the absence 
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of an express written agreement as to such rate of interest, shall be six percent (6%) per 
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annum, 
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SECTION 2, Repealing Clause, All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other 
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issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
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modified accordingly, 
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SECTION 3, Effe~tivitY, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at 
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least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
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Approved, 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2599 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY 
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Family Code, Article III, provides that, a "spouse of age" has the right 
to dispose exclusive properties without the consent of the other spouse. This 
provision is superfluous. Article 234 as amended by R A. No. 6908 lowered the 
age of majority to eighteen (18) years, which is the age of emanCipation and the 
age when a person may legally enter into a contract of marriage. The Family 
Code, Article 236 provides that "emancipation shall terminate parental authority 
over the person and property of the child who shall then be qualified and 
responsible for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions established by existing 
laws in special cases". 
This bill replaces the term "spouse of age" with the more accurate term 
"either spouse," since a spouse must necessarily be of age. 
Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2 5 9 9 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY 
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE III 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Family Code, Article 111 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"Art III. [A spouse of age] EITHER SPOUSE may 
mortgage, encumber alienate or otherwise dispose of his 
or her exclusive property [,without the consent of the 
other spouse and appear alone in court to litigate with 
regard to the same.] 
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SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held 
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SEC. 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 accordingly. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 2404 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM BED CAPACITY OF 
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THE ZAMBOANGA CITY MEDICAL CENTER FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) 
TO FIVE HUNDRED (500), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7272 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Zamboanga City Medical Center under Republic Act 7272 which took effect last 
March 24, 1992 was created to serve as the principal hospital facility of Region IX. The said, 
Medical Center has a minimum bed capacity of two hundred fifty (250). After almost two 
decades in service, the medical center needs to double its bed capacity from two fifty (250) to 
five hundred (500), to meet the medical requirement of an ever increasing population of the city 
and the region as a whole. 
Geographically, the Zamboanga City Medical Center is strategically located; hence its 
accessibility is a major consideration not only to the residents of Zamboanga City but to the 
neighboring localities as well. 
Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ON~LLA'JR. 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2404 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
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SEP -9 P2 :30 
AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM BED CAPACITY OF 
THE ZAMBOANGA CITY MEDICAL CENTER FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) 
TO FIVE HUNDRED (500), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7272 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of the Republic Act No. 7272 is hereby amended to read 
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as follows: 
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"SEC. 2 The Medical Center shall serve as the principal hospital facility of Region IX. [It 
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shall have a minimum bed capacity of two hundred fifty (250).] IT SHALL HAVE AN 
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INCREASE IN THE BED CAPACITY FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) TO 
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FIVE HUNDRED (500). THE INCREASE IN BED CAPACITY SHALL BE 
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IMPLEMENTED FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) YEARS 
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FROM THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT. It 
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SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's 
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programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the 
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annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a 
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newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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) 
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SENATE 
S.NO.-",S 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
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MANDATING THE USE OF BIODEGRADABLE FILTERS ON CIGARETTES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15 mandates: 
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health consciousness among them. 
This bill aims to mandate the use of biodegradable filters on cigarettes.! Cigarette 
filters are the most commonly discarded piece of waste worldwide. It is estimated that 
1.69 billion pounds of filters wind up as toxic trash each year. Cigarette filters do not 
decompose and return to the soil. Consequently they produce unsightly litter as well as 
posing a possible threat to any water system that they may be flushed into, through 
plumbing or natural drainage. It is the intent of this legislation to improve the quality of 
life by removing the litter and reducing the danger of possible chemical reaction through 
the use of biodegradable filters. 
I This bill is patterned after Senate Bill No. 3427 of the New York State Assembly. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. NO. 2276 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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JUN -9 P 1 :54 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House a/Representatives a/the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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AN ACT 
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MANDATING THE USE OF BIODEGRADABLE FILTERS ON CIGARETTES 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This act shall be known and may be cited as the 
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"Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Act of2014." 
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SECTION 3. Prohibition. - Within two years after the effectivity of this law, no 
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filtered cigarettes shall be sold or offered for sale unless the manufacturer has certified in 
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writing to the Department of Health that the filter is biodegradable 
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SECTION 4. Penalty. - Any person or corporation who violates any provision or 
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any rule or regulation promulgated to implement this provision shall be civilly liable for 
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penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,000) for each day during 
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which such violation continues. In addition, such person or corporation may be enjoined 
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from continuing such violation. 
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SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid 
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or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
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remain valid and subsisting. 
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SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
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executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to 
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or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
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accordingly. 
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SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
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its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Seconfl Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 
2767 
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Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF VICENTE SOTTO MEMORIAL MEDICAL 
CENTER, LOCATED IN CEBU CITY, FROM EIGHT HUNDRED (800) TO ONE 
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) BED CAPACITY, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFORE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to increase the bed occupancy of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical 
Center located at B. Rodriguez Street, Cebu City from Eight Hundred (800) Beds to One 
Thousand two Hundred (1,200) Beds. 
The Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center is the biggest government run medical 
center in Region VII. It is an 800 bed capacity hospital which does not only serve patients 
from Metro Cebu and the cities and the provinces of Region VII, but also patients from 
Region VIII and parts of Mindanao. Due to the increasing cost of medical care in private 
hospitals and the lack of facilities and services in government district hospitals, more and 
more patients flock to VSMMC. Its hospital statistical data would reveal that in the past 10 
years, its occupancy rate has been steadily increasing from 100% to 121.95%. 
This proposed measure go hand in hand with the Department of Health's thrust to 
provide universal health care to Filipinos dubbed as "Kalusugang Pangkalahatan" through 
health facilities enhancement to improve access to quality care. 
While the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center has continued to evolve and 
improve its basic and tertiary health care services to make it responsive to the changing needs 
of the community, its present capacity however, will prevent the Medical Center from serving 
its increasing number of patients, which in effect defeat the very purpose of providing 
universal health care to as many patients as possible. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, 
recommended. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
2767 
s. B. No. ___ _ 
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MAY 18 AS :47 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF VICENTE SOTTO MEMORIAL MEDICAL 
CENTER, LOCATED IN CEBU CITY, FROM EIGHT HUNDRED (800) TO ONE 
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) BED CAPACITY, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFORE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives oj the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The bed capacity of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center is hereby 
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increased from Eight Hundred (800) to One Thousand two Hundred (1,200) beds. 
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SEC. 2. The amount necessary to cany out the provisions of this Act shall be included 
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in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter. 
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SEC. 3. The Department of Health is directed to implement this Act. 
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SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) 
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national newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2028 
RECEIVL/J By;.f. 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Medical expenses before death often reach exorbitant amounts. In the 
computation of the net estate for the payment of the estate tax, deductible 
medical bills are only allowed up to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP500, 
000.00). This needs to be rationalized to reflect the realistic costs of present 
medical services. Thus, this bill ·proposes to increase the maximum allowable 
deductible medical expenses in the computation of the net estate for the payment 
of the estate tax from Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP500,000.00) to One 
Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP1 ,500,000.00). 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
OY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2 02_8 
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P 2 :43 
RECEIVED BY:'-f--: 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 86(A) .(6) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424,. AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 
1997 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 86 (A) (6) of Republic Act No. 8424, as amended, 
otherwise known as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
"(6) Medical Expenses. - Medical expenses incurred by the 
descendent within one (1) year prior to his death which shall be 
duly substantiated with receipts: Provided, That in no case shall the 
deductible medical expenses exceed [Five Hundred Thousand 
Pesos 
(PhP500,000.00)] 
ONE 
MILLION 
FIVE 
HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (PhP1, 5000,000.00)." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of 
General or in newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
Approved,
~IXTEENnl GONGRESS OF THE' HEPUBLIG 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SE:NATt: 
2013 
Senate Bill No .. _ ... ___ ... _. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCI .... O I::STRAIJA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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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 NCIP is given two (2) years to perform such functions as provided for 
under Section 64 but the prescribed period has already expired on 2.2 November 
1999. 
This bill seeks to remedy this technical flaw in the law, 
Hent~e, it is hereby 
proposed that the NCIP be granted a new ten (10) year period to perform the 
same task as provided under Sec. 64 of the Indigenous People Rights Act. 
OY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF HiE Hl,PUBUC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Senate Bill No. ___ cLQ1~ 
INTRODUCED BY SEN .• IINGGOY EJI':RCITO F-S1RADA 
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Gf~ANTINO THE NATIONAL GOMMISS!ON (JIll INDIGf'NClUS· 
P'::Oj>U.:.~; 
(HCIP) A NEW TEN (10) YEAH PER.iOD WrrHIN WHICH TO Ti\I-\'.J" 
APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION fOR THI: GANCELLATION OF OFFIGIALLY 
DOCUMENTED 
TITLES 
WHICH 
WERE 
ILLEGALLY AGQUIRED, 
AS 
PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 64 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. s:rl' 1 , OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTl':'fHl': 
RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES I iNDIGENOUS 
PEOPLES, CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSiON ON INDIGENOUS 
PEOPL.E, 
ESTABLISHING 
IMPLf.Mf]'HING 
IIIlEGHANISMS, 
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 (10) year period within which to take appropriate legal 
action of the cancellation of officially documented titles which were aequired 
illegally as provided for under Section 64 of HA Number 8:~I'i. 
SEC. 2. Effectivity. This act shall take effect upon approval. 
Approved,
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
2254 
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RECEIVED tH"f 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO, 8424, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997 BY 
EXEMPTING FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX THE GOODS AND SERVICES 
ACQUIRED BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Among the basic needs given importance by most families is 
education. This is the reason why even if they can barely eat three meals 
a day, parents and working students often forego other needs just to pay 
for education. 
One of the factors, which place a big burden to the populace if the 
high tuition fees of schools which is even aggravated by the value-added 
tax (VAT) that is being passed on to the schools by its suppliers of goods 
and services. Unfortunately, the VAT is then passed on by the school to 
the students, which make it more difficult for them to afford the already 
high tuition fees. 
As such, and in order to help ease this burden, an amendment must be made 
to Section 109 (m) of the Tax Reform Act of 1997 by exempting VAT goods 
purchased by the school and services rendered to it by its suppliers and service 
providers. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly 
requested. 
C) '6~: 
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 


SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
RECEIVED BY; --f 
Senate Bill No. 
2254 
Introduced by SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997 BY 
EXEMPTING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX THE GOODS AND SERVICES 
ACQUIRED BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 109 (m) of Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise 
known as the Tax Reform Act of 1997 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
"SECTION 109. Exempt Transactions. -
The following shall be 
exempt from the value-added tax. 
"(a) x x x x x 
xxxxxxx 
"(m) 
Educational services rendered 
by private educational 
institutions, duly accredited by the Department of Education and 
the Commission on Higher Education and those rendered by 
government educational institutions, INCLUDING ALL GOODS 
PURCHASED 
AND 
SERVICES 
RENDERED 
TO 
SAID 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE 
PROVIDERS, RESPECTIVELY. 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, 
executive and administrative orders, rules and regulations inconsistent 


with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days following its publication in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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) 
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Senate Bill No. 2022 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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P2 :36 
Election offenses have long been a reality in Philippine politics. In fact, our 
people have witnessed massive incidents of election violations in the past which 
have eroded our people's confidence in the sanctity of our election process. This 
bill seeks to give more teeth to our existing law by increasing the penalties 
provided for under Section 46 of Republic Act 8189. This should help deter 
deceitful individuals from committing election fraud. 
In order to address the upsurge of election related offenses as well as 
regain our people's faith in the election process, approval of this bill is strongly 
recommended. 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2022 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
'13 
DEC 11 P l' :36 
AMENDING SECTION 58 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8189 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE VOTERS REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996" BY INCREASING THE 
PENALTY PROVIDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 46 of Republic Act 8189 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
"Section 46. Penalties. Any person found guilty of any 
election offense under this Act shall be punished with imprisonment 
of nor less the SIX (6) [one (1)] yearS but not more that TWELVE 
(12) [six (6)] years and shall not be subject to probation. In addition, 
the guilty party shall be senteneed to suffer disqualification to hold 
public office and deprivation of the right of suffrage. If he is a 
foreigner, he shall be deported after the prison term bas been 
served. Any political party found guilty shall be sentenced to pay a 
fine of not less than FIVE (5) [one (1)] hundred thousand pesos (P 
500,000.00) [(P100,000.00)] but not more than ONE MILLION [Five 
Hundred Thousand] pesos (P1 ,000,000.00) [(P500,000.00)]." 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and 
regulations, executive or administrative orders and other presidential issuance 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed amended, or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. 
Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) 
days following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.No. 
2881 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
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AUG -3 P3 :111 
RECEIVED BY:~' 
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN 
SCHOOL BUILDINGS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to the 1987 Constitution, Article 2, Section 16: "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 therefore 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 of 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. ' 
• This bill was originally filed in the Fourteenth Congress, Second Regular Session. 
1 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.No. 
2881 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
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RECEIVED BY:~ 
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: 
1 
SECTION 1. Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The Secretary of 
2 
Education shall adopt regulations requiring the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors 
3 
in every elementary and secondary school building where there is a substantial risk of 
4 
exposure to carbon monoxide. In the determination of which school buildings have 
5 
substantial risk of exposure to carbon monoxide, the Department of Education shall be 
6 
assisted by the Department of Health and the Local Government Unit where the 
7 
particular school building concerned is located. 
8 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
9 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
10 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
11 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
12 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
13 
circulation. 
Approved, 
iat27Jul15 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
II 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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FEB 19 All:17 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2127 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
It has been said that heroes are not born, they are made. If this is true, 
then it makes the heroism of our war veterans all the more valiant and intrepid 
because it is always easier to take fhe cowardly route or turn the other cheek to 
your fellowmen's suffering than to stand your ground and put your life on the 
line to defend your country. What adds even more luster to this valiance is the 
fact that they did this without assurance of recompense. For this alone, they 
should be adulated. In the olden days, songs would be sung narrating these 
• 
heroic deeds as attribute to their bravery. 
Sadly, our own heroes, our war veterans, remain heroes with songs 
unsung. It is indeed a travesty that for the longest time we have seemingly 
overlooked the needs of these veterans. The current assistance we offer their 
loved ones is 10,000 pesos for their burial. This is hardly enough to cover all the 
necessary expenses to cover interment. Our veterans deserve the most 
honorable of burials, in my opinion, the best that money can buy. But 
unfortunately, our government's coffers are not adequate enough to fund this. 
Instead, I suggest that we do the next best thing, that is to raise the amount of 
monetary burial assistance to 30,000 pesos to at least give them, a decent and 
dignified burial. 
. 
It is for these reasons that I urge my colleagues to join me in my efforts 
for the urgent passage of this measure. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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'14 
FEB 19 1\11:17 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2127 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT INCREASING THE BURIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS FROM 
TEN THOUSAND (P10,000.00) TO THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS 
(P30,000.00), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT STANDARDIZING AND 
UPGRADING THE BENEFITS FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR 
DEPENDENTS" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 20 of the Republic Act 6948, as amended, is hereby 
further amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 20. Burial Assistance. -
Unless the person who 
defrayed the expenses for the funeral of a deceased veteran is 
entitled to a similar benefit from the United States Government, he 
[I] OR she shall be given [Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00)] 
THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (P30,OOO.OO) as burial assistance 
upon application therefore in due form which shall be filed within 
two (2) years from the death of the veteran. concerned." 
SECTION 2. Effectivity. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
:)030 
Senate Bill No.,_:.:: 
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DEC 11 
P 2 :44 
RECEIVED UY: r' 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 737, states that "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", Art. 737 would in some cases be inconsistent with Art. 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 voidable 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 interpretation, the language of article 737 must be changed 
to make it clear and consistent with other provisions of the Civil Code on 
Donations. 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
) 
) 
) 
Senate Bill No. 2030 
'13 
DEC 11 
P2 :44 
UECEIVED BY:--f~ 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE 
OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 737, MAKING IT CONSISTENT WITH THE 
OTHER PROVISIONS UNDER THE TITLE ON DONATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 386, also known as the Civil Code of the 
Philippines, Article 737, is hereby amended to read as follows; 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 THE DONOR AND THE 
DONEE MUST BE CAPACITATED." 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 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 accordingly. 
SEC 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Se.~sion 
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SENATE 
2390 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
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SEP -4 PS:13 
AN ACT EXTENDING THE TERM OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO SIX YEARS· 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The barangay is the basic unit of government. Barangay officials are closest to the people 
and they deliver the most basic services to their specific neighborhoods. Unfortunately, these 
same barangay officials have to contend with political changes every three years as they share 
the same term with city and national officials. 
Exercising the power granted by Article X, Section 8 of the 1987 Constitution to fix the 
terms of barangay officials, Congress should explore the possibility of extending the term of 
barangay officials to six (6) years for the following reasons: 
1. To minimize political interference on the ground level and improve local stability; 
2. To allow barangay officials to focus on long-term service goals; 
3. To maximize disaster risk and reduction and other training programs for barangay 
officials; and 
4. To save public funds that would have been spent on barangay elections; 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought . 
. 0 "TG" GUINGONA III 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 23 9 a 
Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA ill 
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SEP -4 P5 :13 
AN ACT EXTENDING THE TERM OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO SIX YEARS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
Section 1. Extension of Term. - The term for barangay officials shall be six (6) years. No such 
2 
official shall serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same position. 
3 
4' Section 2. Voluntary Renunciation Not An Interruption. - The voluntary renunciation of office 
5 
for any length of time shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity of service for 
6 
the full term for which the elective official was elected. 
7 
8 
Section 3. Amendment oj Related Laws. - All relevant laws are, hereby, amended accordingly. 
9 
10 
Section 4. Effectivity. This law shall take effect after publication in the Official Gazette and two 
11 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
SENATE ^
s. No. 
3165
S r n n t r
•16 JAN 28 P3'M
HIXLIVEI) HY;_
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
AN ACT
GOVERNING ABANDONED AND DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Abandoned and derelict motor vehicles are nuisances. They obstruct the free flow 
of traffic on the street on which they lay abandoned. They prevent the free ingress and 
egress of real property owners when they are left unattended in front of driveways and 
gates. They prevent the free use of real property when they are dumped and abandoned 
on the same. They are a source of lost income to automobile repair, towing and storage 
facilities when their owners abscond.
This bill seeks to protect the public from the potential harm that may befall them 
as a result of abandoned and derelict motor vehicles.1
MIRIAM DEFQNSOR SANTIAGO
1 This bill was originally filed during ihc Thirteenth Congress, Second Regular Session and rcfiled during the 
Fourteenth Congress, First Regular Session.
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 
3175
•|6 JAN 28 P3 i49
KKCKIVEI) BY:
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
AN ACT
PROHIBITING UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES RESULTING TO 
DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Employment discrimination occurs whenever an employer or its representatives 
adversely single out employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual 
orientation, disability, religion and a variety of other reasons.
Under the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, employers cannot 
discriminate against a person in any aspect of employment, such as: hiring and firing; 
compensation; assignment; or classification of employees; transfer; promotion; layoff, or 
recall; job advertisements; recruitment; testing; use of company facilities; training and 
apprenticeship programs; fringe benefits; pay; retirement plans; and disability leave.
The Constitution, Article 3, Section 1 provides:
SEC. 1, No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or 
property without due process of law, nor shall any person be 
denied the equal protection of the laws.
However, to be considered "illcgar, such discrimination must be in violation of a 
specific law. Otherwise, no protection from discrimination may be had even though how 
unfair or unethical it may seem.
For example, an employer may be harder on a specific employee from anyone else 
for no apparent reason. Wliile it might be unethical behavior for a boss, it is not 
discrimination by law. But if he or she is extra hard on the employee for a reason that is
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Tliird Regular Session 
)
SENATE
s.No. 3104
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
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'16 JAN 25 P5«5
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AN ACT
MANDATING A UNIFORM RANDOM DRUG TESTING 
FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill intends to protect the integrity of professional sports and health and 
safety of athletes generally, with the objectives of eliminating performance-enhancing 
substances. It would establish a uniform random drug testing policy for professional 
athletes, with substantial fines imposed on sports organizations for falling to implement 
and comply with this policy.
The drug tests are designed to detect and deter abuse of performance-enhancing 
drugs by competitors. The testing procedures for drug abuse in sport arc strict and at 
times deemed unfair. They are deemed unfair because athletes arc responsible for 
knowing what is banned despite the fact that additions are made almost daily to the list of 
banned substances. This has prompted researchers to recommend to athletes that the best 
possible solution is to avoid all drugs unless listed on the allowed substance list.
It is also encouraged that drug tests should be conducted randomly because if 
athletes know when a drug test will occur, they can prepare for it and thereby neutralize 
the effects of drug testing on the use of performance enhancing drugs and/or masking
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s. No. 
3188
S r i n t r
S rrtttan
’16 FEO-1 
P 3 M 0
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
AN ACT
STOPPING THE HAZARDOUS EFFECTS OF LEAD CONTAMINATION 
OF WATER SUPPLIES IN DRINKING WATER COOLERS
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15, provides:
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health consciousness among them.
Lead poisoning happens when lead accumulates in the body, often over a period of 
months or years. Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems. Children 
under the age of six are more vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can severely affect 
mental and physical development. At very high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal.
Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in older buildings are the most 
common sources of lead poisoning in children. Other sources of lead poisoning include 
contaminated air, water, soil, and some toys and cosmetics.
Lead is a neurotoxin. It is much more dangerous for children than adults because it 
affects kids' developing brains and nervous systems. The younger the child, the more 
harm lead can cause. Very high levels may cause vomiting, stumbling, muscle weakness, 
seizures or coma. Abdominal pains and cramping is often the sign of a high and toxic 
dose of lead. Low levels are also known to cause subtle changes in brain functions. One
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 
3162
»f IJjr ^rrfHary
'16 JAN 28 P3-41
UKCKIVEr) BY;
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 51(a)(1), SECTION 51 (a)(2), SECTION 51 (b)(4)(i), AND 
SECTION 52 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975. AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 
8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990”
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Pursuant to the principle of local autonomy, the Local Government Code vests the 
local government units, through their local chief executives, with operational supervision 
and control over the police force assigned to their respective jurisdictions. In recognition 
of this. Republic Act No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 8551, mandated that local chief 
executives shall be deputized representatives of the National Police Commission 
(NAPOLCOM). As deputized representatives of NAPOLCOM, they are given the 
prerogative to select their own provincial police director and chief of police from among 
a list of recommendees prepared by the NAPOLCOM. However, Just before and after the 
2007 national and local elections, conflicts arose between the local chief executives and 
the NAPOLCOM/PNP. Local chief executives objected to the appointment of an officer- 
in-charge (OIC) in their jurisdiction, and the manner by which their selectees were being 
summarily relieved from their assigned post without adequate consultation with them.
Thus, during the Fourteenth Congress, the Senate committees on local government 
and public order and illegal drugs conducted two public hearings (13 November 2007 and 
27 May 2008) to determine the exercise and implementation of the powers of local chief 
executives under the Local Government Code, in relation to their automatic deputation