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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
) 
) 
) 
S.B. No. 2944 
Introduced by: Senator Sergio Osmeiia III 
'11 
AUG 22 P 3 :05 
AN ACT EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3844, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
AGRICULTURAL LAND REFORM CODE, AS AMENDED. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Section 74 of Republic Act No. 3844 is amended to read as follows: 
2 
"Sec. 74. Creation. - To finance the acquisition by the Government of landed estates for 
3 
division and resale to small landholders, as well as the purchase of the landholding by the 
4 
agricultural lessee from the landowner, there is hereby established a body corporate to be 
5 
known as the "Land Bank of the Philippines", hereinafter called the "Bank", which shall have 
6 
its principal place of business in Manila. The legal existence of the Bank [shall be for a period 
7 
of fifty years counting from the date of the approval hereof.] IS EXTENDED FOR A 
8 
PERIOD OF FIFTY (50) YEARS FROM THE EXPIRATION OF ITS ORIGINAL 
9 
TERM ON 08 AUGUST 2013, RENEWABLE FOR ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS. 
10 
The Bank shall be subject to such rules and regulations as the Central Bank may from time to 
II 
time promulgate." 
12 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
13 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall 
14 
continue to be in force and effect. 
IS 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - AIl laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules 
16 
and regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the 
17 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 


1 
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
2 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
3 
circulation, whichever is earlier. 
4 
Approved, 
2
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
) 
) 
) 
S. No. 2103 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill intends to lower by way of an amendment the maximum 
permissible truck loadings in the country provided under Section 6 of Republic 
Act No. 8794. 
The reason for this amendment is to ease standard road design and usage 
considering that the Philippines has one of the highest maximum permissible 
truck loadings per single axle load, which is at 13,500 kilograms, in the world. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S, B, No . 2103 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 6 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794 
Be it enrzeted by the Senate and the /-louse of Representrztives of the Republic of 
the Philippines in Congress Ilssembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No, 8794 is hereby amended to 
2 
read as follows: 
3 
"Section 6. Penally for OverlGllding - An amount equivalent to twenty five 
4 
(25%) of the MVUC shall be imposed on trucks and trailers for loading 
5 
beyond their prescribed gross vehicle weight: provided, That no axle load shall 
6 
exceed [thirteen thousand five 
hundred kilograms (13,500kgs)1 
TWELVE 
7 
THOUSAND (12,OOOKGS) KILOGRAMS." 
8 
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause, - All laws, executive issuances, and rules and 
9 
regulation inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. 
10 
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
11 
publication in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
12 
Approved, 
1
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2082 
Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 3, 1988, 
pegged the maximum value of the family home exempt from execution, forced 
sale or attachment at P200,OOO.OO in the rural areas and P300,OOO.OO in the 
urban areas. 
Thirteen years have elapsed since the effectivity of the Family Code;' and ---
such amounts have been rendered unrealistic by the current real estate prices. 
This bill seeks to augment the maximum amount of the family home 
exempt from execution, forced sale or attachment and thereby safeguard a very 
basic right under the law. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 2082 
Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
AN ACT 
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INCREASING THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE FAMILY HOME EXEMPT 
FROM EXECUTION, FORCED SALE OR ATTACHMENT, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 157 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 157 of the Family Code of the Philippines, as 
amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Art 157. 
The actual value of the family home shall not 
exceed, at the time of its constitution, the amount of [three hundred 
thousand] ONE MILLION pesos (Php1,000,000.00) in urban 
areas, and [two hundred thousand] SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY 
THOUSAND pesos (Plip750,000.00) in rural areas, or such 
amounts as may hereafter be fixed by law. 
In any event, if the value of the currency changes after the 
adoption of this Code, the value most favorable for the constitution 
of a family home shall be the basis of evaluation. 
For purposes of this Article, urban areas are deemed to 
include chartered cities and municipalities whose annual income at 
least equals that legally required for chartered cities. All others are 
deemed to be rural areas." 
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in at least (2) national newspapers of general circulation, 
whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
'11 
NOV 16 Pl :43 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3059 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing prOVisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
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FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3059 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :43 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL 
COURT AND FIVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED 
AT THE CITY OF MALABON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
I 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Metropolitan Trial Court branch and five (5) 
2 
additional Regional Trial CQurt branches for Malabon City, with seats thereat, are 
3 
hereby created in the National Capital Judicial Region. 
4 
5 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
6 
the newly created branches. 
7 
8 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
9 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
10 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
II 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
12 
13 
SECTION 4. SectionS 14 (d) and 27 of Batas Pambansa BHang 129, otherwise 
14 
known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other 
15 
provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified 
16 
andlor further amended. 
17 
18 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
19 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
20 
circulation. 
21 
22 
Approved, 
23
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B No 
3350 
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Introduced by Senatol' TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippme Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) IS considered the "princIpal 
government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and 
services, and charities of national character,,6 The heat1 and soul of the PCSO is its charitable 
pursuit. 
The PCSO Charter allocates 30% of its net receipts to the Charity Fund. As a result of 
regular mandatory contributions imposed upon the PCSO by virtue of several laws and executive 
orders, Ule Charity Fund is greatly diminished. An overview of these decrees will reveal iliat 
most of th6 intended recipients, be it a government agency, or the implementation of a 
government program, does not in any way pertain to health or medical concerns. These 
mandatolY contributions should therefore be discontinued to increased and thereby enhance 
PCSO's Charity Fund. 
1-'(,SO:S mandatory contribution pursuant to RA 8492 or "National Museum Act (!l 
1998" shollld thereJore be abolished. 
To emphasize, the heart and soul of PCSO is its charitable pursuit. If we set aside funds 
for extraneous 111atldatory contributions prior to allocating funds for charity, then this will negate 
the velY existence of PCSO. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought. 
Senator 
G Sec. 1, peso Charter, R.A. 1169. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHlLIPPINES ) 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
) 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TO' GUINGONA III 
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AN ACT 
ABOLiSHING REGULAR MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS IMPOSED ON THE 
PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEI)STAKI~S OFFICE (PCSO), MODIFYING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SEC. 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8492 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives oj the Philippines ;n Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Statement (?f' Policy. - It is hereby declared the polIcy of the State to 
2 
guarantee that the Charity Fund of the Phlllppme Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall 
3 
achieve its maximum potential to better serve its intended beneficiaries. 
4 
5 
SECTION 2. Abolition of Regular Mandatory Contributions of PGW). __ The 
6 
mandatory contribution of PCSO as fowld in Sec. 23 of RA 8492 or "National Museum Act of 
7 
1998" described specifically as "Two hundred fifty million pesos (P250,OOO,OOO) fi'OIn the 
8 
annual net eamings of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office from its eamings in lotto" IS 
9 
hereinafter abolished. 
10 
SECTION 3. SECTION 20. Ejfectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
11 
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
12 
general circulation. 
Approved,
, 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Francis G. Escudero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
NOV 28 :' 2 :00 
This proposed measure is filed to serve as the counterpart bill of House Bill No. 
3677, which was approved on Third Reading on 22 February 2011. 
Sharing the same view and belief of the bill's proponents in the House of 
Representatives, the State declared policy of recognizing the vital role of the youth in 
nation building is undeniably advanced and promoted. The bill's passage is likewise in 
keeping with the avowed duty of the State to inculcate in the youth patriotism and 
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.l 
In view thereof, consideration and approval of this proposal is requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
1 Section 13, Article II, Constitution. 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B.No. 307rl 
Introduced by Senator Francis G. Escudero 
AN ACT DECLARING 
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THE SEVENTEENTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL 
STUDENTS' DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
Section 1. This Act shall be known as the National Students' Day Act. 
2 
3 
Sec. 2. November 17 of every year is hereby declared as National Students' Day 
4 
in the entire country to honor the efforts of student leaders of the past and to foster 
5 
student leadership and academic excellence among the students of the present. 
6 
7 
Sec. 3. Pursuant to the observance of the National Students' Day, an annual 
8 
program of activities shall be prepared and implemented with the National Youth 
9 
Commission (NYC) as the lead agency. 
10 
11 
In support thereof, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission 
12 
on Higher Education (CI-IED) shall facilitate and promote the commemoration of this 
13 
day in all public and private schools. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in 
14 
coordination with the NYC, the DepEd and the CHED, shall ensure the effective 
15 
information dissemination of this Act. 
16 
17 
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
18 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation. 
19 
20 
Approved, 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
NOV ZIl i)? :CO 
SENATE 
3076 
s. B. No. _..::.....::=----= 
Introduced by Senator Francis G. Escudero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill originates from I louse Bill No. 4095, which was approved on Third 
Reading on 22 February 2011. 
Essentially, the proposal at hand is in accord with every citizen's constitutional 
right of free speech and expression by declaring as a policy of the State the observance 
of press freedom day in all educational institutions. 
Consequently, this bill is submitted for its consideration and approval. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3020 
'11 
NOV 16 Hll :29 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies eXisting at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3020 
'11 
NOV 16 All :29 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF POLOMOLOK, PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO, 
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," 
AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Polomolok, 
2 
South Cotabato, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Eleventh Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (1) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3038 
'11 
I~OV 16 
1\11 :59 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3038 
'11 
NOV 16 All :59 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
KABANKALAN, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, FURTHER AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Kabankalan 
2 
City, Negros Occidental, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Sixth Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (g) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FlFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third ilegular Session 
) 
SENATE 
335" 
S.B. No. 
'11 
<-j:- .r,o 
, '\:.J 
Introduced by Senator TEOF[STO "TG" GlJINGONA III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is considered the "principal 
government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and 
selvices, and chmities of national character"l The heart and soul of the PCSO is its charitable 
pursuit. 
The PCSO Charter allocates 30% of its net receipts to the Charity Fund. As a result of 
regular mandatory contributions imposed upon the PCSO by virtue of several laws and executive 
orders, the/Charity Fund is greatly diminished. An overview of these decrees Will reveal that 
most of the intended recipients, be it 'a government agency, or the implementation of a 
governmen! program, does not in any way pertain to health or medical concerns. These 
mandatory contributions should therefore be discontinued to increased and thereby enhance 
PCSO's Charity Fund 
eCSo's mandatO/), contribution pursuant to the Philippine Sports Commission pursuant 
to Sec. 26 of "The l!hilippine Sports Commission Act" should Iherejbre be abolished. 
To emphasize, the heart and soul of PCSO is its charitable pursuit. If we set aSide funds 
[or extraneous mandatory contributions prior to allocating funds for charity, then this will negate 
the very existence of PCSO. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this measure is arnestly sought. 
Senator 
1 Sec 1, PCSO Charter, R.A. 1169. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No. _3 ~5 t 
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Introduced by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III 
AN ACT 
ABOLlSHlNG REGULAR MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS IMPOSED ON THE 
1'H1LlPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (PCSO), MODrFYING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SEC. 26 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6847 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 111 Congre,\s 
assembled: 
' 
1 
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
2 
guarantee that tile Charity Fund of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall 
3 
achieve its maxImum potential to better serve its intended beneficiaries. 
4 
5 
SECTION 2. Abolition of RegulaI' Mandat01Y Contl'i/JutiO/ll' of PGS'O. - The mandatory 
6 
contribution of PCSO as found in Sec. 26 of RA. 6847 or "The Philtppine Sports Commission 
7 
Act" described specifically as "Thirty percent (30%) representing the charity fund and proceeds 
8 
of six (6) sweepstakes of 10ttelY draws per annum" is hereinafter abolished. 
9 
10 
SECTION 3. SECTION 20. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
11 
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
12 
general circulation. 
Approved,
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
'11 
I~OV 16 P 1 :21 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3043 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3043 
'11 
I~OV 16 
P1 :21 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN 
CITIES AND FIFTEEN ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY 
OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS liTHE 
JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION 
ACT 
OF 1980," AS 
AMENDED, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Municipal Trial Court in Cities and fifteen (15) 
2 
Regional Trial Court branches for Antipolo City, Rizal, with seats thereat, are hereby 
3 
created in the Fourth Judicial Region. 
4 
5 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
6 
the newly created branches. 
7 
8 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
9 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
10 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
11 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
12 
13 
SECTION 4. Sections 14 (e) and 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise 
14 
known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other 
15 
provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified 
16 
and/ or further amended. 
17 
18 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
19 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
20 
circulation. 
21 
22 
Approved, 
23
• 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The freedom of speech and expression is essential to a sovereign state. 
In fact, the curtailment thereof has been one of the main reasons for revolts in 
the country throughout Philippine history. 
Recent events have yet again brought about this fundamental r.ight vis-a-
vis Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code which punishes "anyone who, in a 
place devoted to religious worship or during the celebration of any religious 
ceremony, shall perform acts notoriously offensive to the feelings of the faithful". 
The question then lies: Does this Article run contrary to the freedom of speech 
and expression? 
A person living in a democracy surely cannot expect that his beliefs will be 
free from all criticism. 
Considered as the bedrock of liberty, the freedom of 
speech and expression is enshrined and protected under the 1987 Constitution. 
Article III, Section 4 provides that "[n]o law shall be passed abridging the freedom 
of speech [and] expression" and yet it appears that Article 133 has the effect of a 
law which restrains these protected guarantees. 
Given that and the fact that the Revised Penal Code was enacted in 
January 1, 1932, more than 50 years before the 1987 Constitution, there is a 
need to revisit antiquated criminal laws such as Article 133 to strike a balance 
with the Constitutional freedom of speech and expression. 
However, the repeal of Article 133 does not mean that one's right to 
freedom of religion will be disregarded. 
A person can still be held liable for civil 
damages under Article 32 of the Civil Code which provides for redress in case 
there is a violation of the different Constitutional rights enumerated therein, 
including the freedom of religion, and of speech. 
For these reasons, the passage of this bill is urgently sought. 
~JAYET 
Senator 
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Introduced by SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO 
AN ACT REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE 
ARTICLE 133 OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines In Congress 
assembled, 
1 
SECTION 1, Article 133 of Act No, 3815, as amended, otherwise known 
2 
as the Revised Penal Clause, is hereby repealed. 
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4 
SEC, 2. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and 
5 
regulations contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
6 
repealed and modified accordingly, 
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8 
SEC, 3, If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, 
9 
the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect 
10 
11 
SEC 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete 
12 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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'11 
NOV 16 
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SENATE 
S.B.No. 3024 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 3024 
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NOV 16 All :38 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
PANABO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, FURTHER AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
liTHE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Panabo City, 
2 
Davao del Norte, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Eleventh Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall inm1ediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (I) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
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17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
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21 
Approved, 
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Second Regular Session 
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'11 
NOV 16 
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SENATE 
3056 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judiCial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 3056 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G, ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING SIX ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF 
ANGELES, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION 
ACT OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
I 
SECTION I, Six (6) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Angeles City, 
2 
Pampanga, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
II 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
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21 
Approved, 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 3077 
Prepared by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights and Constitutional 
Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws with Senators Estrada, Villar, Escudero 
and Defensor-Santiago as authors thereof. 
AN ACT 
CRIMINALIZING NECROPHILIA OR CARNAL KNOWLEDGE WITH THE DEAD 
AND IMPOSING APPROPRIATE PENALTIES THEREOF, INCORPORATING FOR 
THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 335-A INTO ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. There shaH be incorporated after Article 335 of Act No. 3815, as 
2 
amended, otherwise known as "the Revised Penal Code", a new article which shall read 
3 
as follows: 
4 
1/ Art. 335-A. NECROPHILIA. PENALTY. NECROPHILIA IS COMMITTED 
5 
BY A PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN SEXUAL ACTS WITH A CORPSE. 
6 
FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE, SEXUAL ACTS SHALL MEAN 
7 
ENGAGING IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE, ANAL AND/OR ORAL SEX. 
8 
PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF NECROPHILIA SHALL SUFFER THE 
9 
PENALTY OF RECLUSION TEMPORAL TO RECLUSION PERPETUA AND A FINE 
10 
OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,OOO.OO) TO FIVE HUNDRED 
11 
THOUSAND PESOS (P500,OOO.OO) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT. 
12 
WHENEVER THE CRIME OF NECROPHILIA IS COMMITTED BY 
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TWO (2) OR MORE PERSONS, OR BY ANY PERSON IN WHOSE CARE OR 
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1 
CUSTODY SUCH CORPSE IS FOUND, THE PENALTY SHALL BE RECLUSION 
2 
PERPETUA. 
3 
PROVIDED, THAT THE CORPSE OR THE BODY OF THE DECEASED 
4 
SHALL NOT BE HELD LONGER THAN IS NECESSARY TO GATHER EVIDENCE 
5 
TO PROSECUTE THE COMMISSION OF THE CRIME. 
6 
7 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
8 
void or unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be 
9 
affected by such declaration. 
10 
11 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other 
12 
executive issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
13 
hereby repealed, modified and amended accordingly. 
14 
15 
SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
16 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
17 
circulation. 
18 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 305"1 
'11 
NOV 16 P 1 :34 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B-No. 305 11 
'11 
IjOV 16 P 1 :34 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
CAPAS, PROVINCE OF TARLAC, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Capas, Tarlac, 
2 
with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Third Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for 
5 
the newly created branch. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3031 
'11 
IjOV 16 
A11 :48 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 30al 
'11 
NOV 16 All :48 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF ARGAO, PROVINCE OF CEBU, FURTHER AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Argao, Cebu, 
2 
with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region. 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Senate Bill No. 3195 
Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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This bill seeks (0 convert the Casiguran-Dilasag Provincial Road, which connects the 
municipalities of Casiguran and Dilasag, into a national road. 
The Casiguran-Dilasag Road is one of the key access roads in the Province of Aurora. It is 
utilized by tourists and allows the transfer of various equipment and goods to the province. Its 
improvement and maintenance will greatly contribute to commerce and tourism in the area, by 
facilitating greater and smoother access to the municipalities it connects. 
In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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EDGARDO J. ANGARA 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No. 3195 
Introduced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara 
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE CASIGURAN-DILASAG PROVINCIAL ROAD 
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DILASAG AND CASIGURAN IN 
THE 
PROVINCE 
OF 
AURORA 
INTO 
A 
NATIONAL 
ROAD, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
1 
SECTION 1. The Casiguran-Dilasag provincial road connecting the municipalities of 
2 
Dilasag and Casiguran in the Province of Aurora is hereby converted into a national road. 
3 
4 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
5 
include in the Department's program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the 
6 
said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
7 
Act. 
8 
9 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official 
10 
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B.No. 3034 
'11 
NOV 16 All :54 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a 
speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition 
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies." 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129. 
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases 
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the 
resolution of cases. 
In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure 
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
recommended. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 3034 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
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NOV 16 
A11 :54 
CREATING SEVEN ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
COURT IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY 
OF MANDAUE, PROVINCE OF CEBU, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980," 
AS 
AMENDED, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
' 
1 
SECTION 1. Seven (7) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Mandaue 
2 
City, Cebu, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region, 
3 
4 
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for 
5 
the newly created branches. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the 
8 
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's 
9 
program the implementation of this Act. 
The funding therefor shall likewise be 
10 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
11 
12 
SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as 
13 
"The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions 
14 
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and! or further 
15 
amended. 
16 
17 
SECTION 5. Effectivity, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
18 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
19 
circulation. 
20 
21 
Approved, 
22