Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
HON. EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE ACCESS OF MINORS TO ALCOHOLIC OR INTOXICATING 
LIQUOR OR BEVERAGE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
   EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the Philippines, a study of the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 
2 out of 10 Filipinos ages 15 to 18 years of age drinks alcohol and 6 out of 10 are not 
content with two bottles of alcohol. According to the WHO Youth Violence and Alcohol 
Fact Sheet, 14% of 15–24-year-olds reported physically hurting someone due to 
drinking. It was also discovered that many Filipinos are binge drinkers which result in 
domestic violence, rape, and physical abuse. 
The consumption of alcohol has the potential to elevate the risk of criminal 
activities, including murder, suicide, domestic violence, and sexual assault. 
Excessive drinking can reduce inhibitions, impair judgment, and raise the likelihood 
of aggressive behavior. Consequently, there is a growing trend of alcohol-related 
violence and an increase in crime rates nationwide. 
The Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, a United Kingdom-based 
independent drugs advisory committee, reports that alcohol is more harmful than 
heroin or crack when the overall dangers to the individual and society are considered. 
Alcoholism and violence have become key public health issues that require 
urgent attention. Hence, it is imperative for the State to initiate proactive policies to 
curb alcohol consumption by children and teens consistent with the Constitution's 
mandate to "protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being 
enshrined in our Constitution, “The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in 
nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, 
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and 
nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. “(Section 13, 
Article II). 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 HON. EDUARDO “BRO EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
April 8, 2024
3:24 pm
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     Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
__________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
    HON. EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
__________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE ACCESS OF MINORS TO ALCOHOLIC OR INTOXICATING 
LIQUOR OR BEVERAGE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Underage 
Drinking Act of 2024." 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Principles. - The State recognizes the vital role of the 
youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, 
intellectual, and social well-being. Towards this end, the State shall undertake efforts 
to eliminate alcohol abuse and reduce underage drinking by prohibiting minors' 
access to alcohol. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
hereby defined: 
(a) "Minor" shall refer to one who is below eighteen (18) years old;
(b) "Alcohol" shall refer to spirits of wine including all dilutions, purifications,
and mixtures thereof, from whatever source by whatever process
produced and shall include whisky, brandy, rum, gin, tequila, and vodka
and other similar products or mixtures. It shall also include malt beverages,
mixed or fermented liquors, alcoholic beverages or liquor or brew
containing alcohol as the active agent including tuba, basi, tapuy and
lambanog;
(c)
"Establishment" shall refer to a place used for commercial purposes, such
as bars, restaurants, dance clubs, hotels, retail stores, supermarkets, and
other places with common business areas.
SEC. 4. Prohibited Acts. - The following shall be prohibited under this Act: 
(a)
To sell or entertain the purchase of alcoholic or intoxicating liquor or
beverage to minors.
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(b) To cause a minor to purchase alcoholic or intoxicating liquor or 
beverage. 
 
(c) 
The consumption of alcoholic or intoxicating liquor or beverage by a 
minor. 
 
(d) The sale of alcoholic or intoxicating liquor or beverage by a minor. 
(e)   Misrepresentation of one's age by presenting false identification or       
otherwise representing themselves as being of legal age to purchase 
alcoholic or intoxicating liquor or beverage. 
 
 
 
 (f) To allow the entry of minors within beer houses, videoke bars and night       
clubs. 
 
 
SEC. 5. Penalties. - Any person of legal age or any business entity violating the 
prohibited acts as prescribed in the preceding section shall suffer the penalty of 
imprisonment of not more than Six (6) months or a fine of not less than ten thousand 
pesos (P100,000.00). 
 
 
For succeeding offenses, both penalties shall apply in addition to the revocation 
of the license to operate a business connected with the selling of alcoholic or 
intoxicating liquor or beverage If the violation of any provisions of this Act is committed 
by a corporation, partnership, association or similar entity, the president, General 
Manager or most senior officers shall be held liable for the offense. 
  
 
For offenses committed by minors, the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 
603, otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code, as amended, shall apply. 
 
 
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. — If any part of the provision of this Act shall be 
held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected hereby 
shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
 
SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days alter its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
 
Approved,