FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to institutionalize the putting up of three sets of comfort 
rooms in every private and government institutions and establishments including 
schools in order to cater to the personal conveniences and needs of the public. 
In case of failure to comply by the institutions and establishments, the bill 
likewise provides for the graduated penalty. Moreover, the bill grants incentives 
should the establishment comply with the provisions of the bill subject to certain 
conditions. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
PRESCRIBING SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF 
ESTABLISHMENTS AND 
FACILITIES FOR THE PROTECTION AND 
CONVENIENCE OF THE PUBLIC 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is the responsibility of Government to 
regulate the basic facilities for the health and convenience of the people. There is 
need of providing for adequate comfort rooms to cater to the comfort and 
personal conveniences and needs of the public. 
SECTION 2. The State shall mandate every private and government 
institutions and establishments including schools to put up three sets of comfort 
rooms; one for gentlemen, one for ladies and another one which may be used by 
anyone from both sexes including persons with disabilities. 
SECTION 3. All establishments covered by this Act are hereby given six 
(6) months from the promulgation within which to comply with the provisions 
thereof. 
SECTION 4. Incentives. The expenses incurred by institutions and 
establishments in complying with the provisions of this Act, shall be deductible 
expenses for income tax purposes up to twice the actual amount incurred: 
Provided, That the deduction shall apply for the taxable period when the 
expenses were incurred: Provided, further, That the hospital shall comply with 
the provisions of this Act within six months after its promulgation. 
Government institutions shall receive an additional appropriation which 
shall be included in their budget for the next fiscal year. 
SECTION 5. Sanctions. - Any institution or establishment which 
unjustifiably refuses or fails to comply with this Act shall be imposed a fine of not 
less than fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not more than two hundrei! 
thousand pesos (Php 200,000.00) on the first offense. 
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On the second offense, a fine of not less than two hundred thousand 
pesos (Php 200,000.00) but not more than five hundred thousand pesos (Php 
500,000.00). 
On the third offense, a fine of not less than five hundred thousand pesos 
(Php 500,000.00) but not more than one million pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) and 
the cancellation or revocation of the business permits or licenses to operate. 
SECTION 6. Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of Health, in 
consultation with other government agencies, professional and non-government 
organizations concerned shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to 
carry out the provision of this Act. 
SECTION 7. All acts, laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof, which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repeated, amended, or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - If any clause, sentence, paragraph or 
part of this Act shall be declared to be invalid, the remainder of this Act or any 
provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act take effect one hundred twenty (120) 
days after publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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