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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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First Regular Session 
S E N A T E  
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Introduced by Senafor Flavier 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is not uncommon to see bright young people. who have already 
graduated and successfully hurdled the licensure examinations, but unable to 
practice their profession because of the mandatory age requirement. 
In a country such as ours where talented people, especially the young, 
used to be harnessed, measures should be enacted to maximize the same for 
the common good. 
It is only but appropriate for the Star? to give the youth such a chance and 
opportunity. 
With the mandatory age requirement for the practice of profession, instead 
of providing a stimulus, we are discouraging their pursuit for excellence. We 
must not discriminate against brilliance. 
Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPLBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
Introduced by Senator Flavier 
AN ACT 
TO ALLOW PERSONS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSES ANY 
GOVERNMENT LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS BUT WHO ARE BELOW 
THEIR PROFESSION 
TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE TO TAKE THEIR OATH AND PRACTISE 
Be it enacted by fhe Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Any provision of law, decree, executive order, rules and 
regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who has successfully 
passed any government licensure examination but who is below twenty-one (21) 
years of age, shall nonetheless be allow3d to take his oath and practice his 
profession. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The third Congressional District is undeniably the most depressed in the 
Province of Leyte. Although it is rich in natural resources, the District’s economic 
growth has been stunted with the inadequacy of its road systems. The transport of 
goods, produce and other merchandise from one town to another has been unsafe, 
difficult, and expensive. 
This bill, which was filed in the Eleventh Congress upon the request of Rep. 
Eduardo Veloso, seeks the completion apd the convesion into national roads of a 42- 
kilometer road connecting the towns of San Isidro, Daja, Villalon, and Calubian, and 
an 18-kilometer Campokpok-Botasan-Hibacungan - Cota Cross Country Road. The 
two main road systems will cut through rural agricultural areas and serve thickly 
populated centers, 
in effect hastening the economic growth of the District. The 
conversion of the two road systems into national roads will ensure their maintenance 
and improvement, putting the area back into the map of progress. 
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In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA 111 
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AN ACT 
AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO ARTERIAL 
ROADS IN NORTHWEST LEYTE, DECLARING AND CONVERTING THEM INTO 
NATIONAL ROADS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The completion of the construction of the 42-kms. San 
I si d ro- D aj a-Vi I I a Ion - C a I ubi an Road a n d the 1 8 - k m . Campo k p o k- B o t a so n - 
Hibacungan-Cota Cross-Country Road, both in the northwest quadrant of the 
island of Leyte, are hereby authorized and mandated to be undertaken by the 
Department of Public Works and Highway and for their proper maintenance and 
improvement, should be, as they are hereby, declared and converted into 
national road. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the completion of the construction of 
the aforementioned roads shall be charged to the existing appropriations of the 
Department of Public Works and Highways intended for the construction of new 
national roads. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the 
maintenance and improvement of such national roads shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation 
Approved, 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 9 
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
A few years ago, majority of our legislators were convinced that the cost of 
power will significantly go down with the passage of RA 9136 or the Electric Power 
Industry Reform Act (EPIRA). 
Today, power consumers suffer under the ever-increasing cost of electricity. 
Now, in the House of Representatives, the very same proponents of RA 9136 are 
presently pushing for the amendment of the EPIRA law due to the continuous and rapid 
rise in the price of power, which may reach unmanageable levels. 
Thus, it has become obvious that this law is flawed. Our leadership was pushed 
by external pressure to fast track an ill-conceived piece of legislation. 
The recent revelation of the former Administrator of the National Electrification 
Administration that a P2.5, million "Payola" to Congressmen was given to ensure the 
passage of EPlRA is a serious charge. Earlier, it was reported that some legislators 
allegedly admitted that they had been coerced into approving a half-baked law, leaving 
several contentious issues unresolved. 
If these charges are true, then we have, indeed, reached our lowest point in the 
annals of Congress, where laws are dictated by foreign agencies like the Financial 
Action Task Force (FATF) and now, by force of financial consideration. We must ease 
the burden on the masses from suffering under behest and unjust laws. 
This bill seeking to repeal the EPIRA is the only recourse for us to start all over 
again and scrutinize all the provisions that burden the people. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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AN ACT 
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 9136, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled: 
SECTION I. 
Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, Republic Act 
Numbered 9136 entitled "An Act Ordaining Reforms in the Electric Power Industry, 
Amending For the Purpose Certain Laws and for Other Purposes" is hereby repealed. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its 
publication. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORY NOT 
It is noticeable that one of the social and health services that our government 
continues to disregard is the availability of clean and sanitary public restrooms, 
especially in the Metropolis. More often than not, a person will have to go to a nearby 
mall, hotel, restaurant or any establishment in order to access a public restroom, 
While section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that ‘I the State shall protect 
and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among 
them, there is yet a need to construct clean and odorless restrooms not only along the 
national highways but also in public areas in cities and towns throughout the country. 
Hence, this, passage bill is earnest sought. 
ClTO ESTRADA 
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Introduced by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represenfatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SEC. 1. It is the policy of the State to provide public restrooms in designated 
public areas in the cities and towns of the country as well as along the national 
highways to ensure access and use of clean and sanitary facilities; 
SEC. 2. The construction and maintenance of the public restroom shall be the 
responsibility of the local government units (LGUs) provided that along the national 
highways the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall be responsible 
for the construction of said facilities. 
SEC. 3. To maintain and keep the public restrooms, reasonable fees may be 
charged for their use. 
SEC. 4. 
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in 
coordination with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Health shall 
promulgate the rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act including 
the fees to be charged, the cost and type of construction and the maintenance and 
upkeep of the facilities. 
SEC. 5. The amount necessary for the construction of the public restrooms 
under this Act shall be included in the respective budgets of the local government units 
(LGUs) , DILG, and DPWH as may be provided in the implementing rules and 
regulations. 


SEC. 6. All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act shall 
be deemed repealed or modified as the case may be. 
SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect after publication in two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved,
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S. B. No. 
Introduced by SENATOR JINGGOY P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to restore, rehabilitate and extend the existing lines of the 
Philippine National Railways. 
In most of the world economic powers, transportation has played a vital role in 
their economic development. The existence of a viable and efficient mass transport 
system is a manifestation of the government’s commitment towards the desired economic 
development. 
The Philippines believes in this example, as such it has adopted measures geared 
towards the establishment of a mass transport system. As early as 1964, the Philippine 
National Railways (PNR) was created. In 1971 the capitalization of the PNR was 
increased with the end in view of extending its coverage. 
However, due to the 
convergence of various reasons the expansion was not realized, its existing lines 
deteriorated and the PNR incurred irreversible losses. 
Today, the need to restore, rehabilitate and modernize our public transport system 
has become more necessary to help boost our ailing economy by providing the necessary 
infrastructure for development. 
It is for these reasons that the enactment of this bill is earnestly sought. 
. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced by SENATOR JINGGOY P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
RESTORING, REHABILITATING AND MODERNIZING THE OLD AND EXISTING 
LINES OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS (PNR), EXTENDING 
FURTHER THESE LINES AS PROVIDED UNDER R.A. NO. 6366 TO PROVIDE A 
VIABLE PUBLIC RAILWAY TRANSPORT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
NECESSARY THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assem bled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Railway 
Modernization Act of 2004". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby adopted the policy of the state 
to promote industrialization by providing the necessary infrastructure that shall optimize 
the opportunity of development in various regions of the country. 
SECTION 3. Restoration, Rehabilitation and Extension of Railwavs. - The 
existing lines of Philippine National Railways (PNR), are hereby restored and 
rehabilitated. These existing lines shall be further extended as originally provided under 
Republic Act No. 6366. 
SECTION 4. Appropriation. - The amount necessary as equity of the Republic 
of the Philippines for the use of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) is hereby 
appropriated from the unappropriated fund of the National Treasury. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules. - The Secretary of Transportation and 
Communication shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper 
implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from 
its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The English language has been universally accepted and used as the medium of 
communication in our country. 
In fact, the people in the provinces could better communicate and understand English 
than the Filipino language. 
On the other hand, government-sponsored examinations, such as the National Elementary 
Aptitude Test for elementary pupils; the National Secondary Aptitude Test for high school 
students; the Civil Service examination for would-be government employees and the licensure 
examinations for teachers, have questions in Filipino. 
Understandably, students and examinees who study in provinces speaking in their 
vernacular, are placed at a disadvantageous position because of their deficiency in the Filipino 
language. 
Thus, to level the playing field, it is hereby proposed that all government-sponsored 
examinations use the English language as the sole medium of communication. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MANUEL B. ILLAR, JR. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
64 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VELAR JR. 
AN ACT REQUIRING THE USE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS THE MEDIUM 
OF COMMUNICATION IN ALL GOVERNMENT- SPONSORED EXAMINATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The English language shall be used as the medium of communication in all 
government-sponsored examinations with the exception of the licensure examination for 
professional teachers, the scope of which includes the Pilipino subject. 
SEC. 2. 
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports, the Commission on Higher 
Education, the Professional Regulations Commission and the Civil Service Commission shall 
issue the implementing rules and regulations within thirty (30) days fiom approval of this Act. 
SEC. 3. All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
amended, modified or repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 4. 
This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
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S. No. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Liga ng mga Barangay conducts various programs for capability- 
building among its members who number more than four hundred thousand. 
Information dissemination campaigns are an important part of the Liga’s 
projects which are often stalled for lack of funding. 
This bill proposes that the sum of d;r.I,OOO be deducted from the Internal 
Revenue Allotment (IRA) of every barangay in payment of their annual dues to 
the Liga ng mga Barangay - the total sum to be remitted to the National 
Secretariat to facilitate collection. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
SERGIO OSMENA Ill 
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AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR AN AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION FROM THE INTERNAL 
REVENUE ALLOTMENT OF EACH BARANGAY TO SERVE AS PAYMENT 
OF MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE LlGA NG MGA BARANGAY AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enadted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Tifle of Act. - This Act shall be known as the “Liga 
Membership Dues Act” 
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Membership Dues. - The Department of Budget and 
Management shall deduct the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,OOO.OO) per 
barangay per year from the Internal Revenue Allotment of the member barangays: 
Provided, That the funds shall be released to the National Liga ng mga Barangay 
thru its National Secretariat. 
Sec. 3. Effecfivify Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its complete publication in at least two (2) 
national newspapers of 
general circulation 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On January 23, 1899, the First Philippine Republic was inaugurated at Barasoain 
Church, Malolos, Bulacan. The declaration formally and officially marked the claim of 
the Filipinos to independence and sovereignty. The First Philippine Republic was the 
first independent republic in the whole of Asia. 
The declaration has been duly regarded as being equal to or more significant to the 
declaration of independence at Kawit, Cavite, the Fall of Bataan, and all other historic 
events leading towards the independence of Filipinos from foreign subjugation. 
The declaration of the First Philippine Republic is a great historical event worthy of 
being commemorated not oily in the town of Malolos and the province of Bulacan but 
in the entire country as well. The declaration of the First Philippine Republic can be 
fully remembered, observed and celebrated by declaring it a regular national holiday 
and thus giving time to citizens, students, workers, public servants, and all other 
freedom-loving Filipinos to reflect thereon. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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S. No. 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 23 Or EACH YEAR AS A REGULAR 
NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN COMMEMORATION OF DECLARATION OF THE 
FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC ON JANUARY 23, 1899 AT THE BARASOAIN 
CHURCH, MALOLOS, BULACAN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. In recognition of the great historical significance of the declaration of the 
First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899 at the Barasoain Church, Malolos, 
Bulacan to our nation and in the strengthening of the collective sense of nationhood 
within our people, the 23rd day of January of every year is hereby declared as a 
regular national holiday throughout the Philippines. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its publication 
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The flow of public information in the Philippines is very much limited to those 
areas which have adequate communications systems. This however should not deprive 
those residing in the rural countryside from gaining access to information on 
government-sponsored projects. It is a must therefore that government-owned-and- 
controlled corporations and agencies set aside part of their advertising expenditures to 
advertise in regional, provincial, municipal and city publications and radio stations. 
This bill seeks to address the need to improve on the existing public information 
system to accommodate more of the Filipinos’ public opinion. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
EJERCITO ESTFUDA 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
AN ACT REQURING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND-CONTROLLED 
CORPORATIONS (GOCC’S) AND AGENCIES TO ASSIGN TWENTY-FIVE 
PERCENT OF THEIR ADVERTISING EXPENDITURES TO ADVERTISE IN 
THE REGIONAL, PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND CITY PUBLICATIONS 
AND RADIO STATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. 
Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the 
basic rights to public information. The State also recognizes the indispensable role of 
the local mass media, i.e. regional, provincial, municipal and city publications and radio 
stations, in promoting national interest by disseminating information and initiating public 
opinion. 
SECTION 2. Advertising 
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Controlled 
Corporations and Agencies. - All government-owned and-controlled corporations 
(GOCC’s) are hereby required to assign at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their 
advertising expenditures to advertise in regional, provincial, municipal and city 
publications and radio stations. 
SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers in general circulation. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENAT 
S. No. 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Social Security System (SSS) serves as a buffer fund which provides security for 
employees in the private sector. The law creating the SSS was recently revised with the passage 
of R.A. No. 8282, also lcnown as the Social Security Act of 1997 
There was, however, a lapse in the provisions concerning the minimum pension payable to 
SSS members. Section 12 of R.A. No. 8282 provided that the minimum pension for members 
with at least ten (1 0) years of credited service should be P1,200 while that for members of at least 
twenty (20) years of credited service should be P2,400. There is no provision for members with 
at least thirty (30) years of credited service; hence, they are treated in the same way as inembers 
with at least 20 years of credited service. 
It is but just and equitable that this lapse in the law should be corrected. Members who have 
contributed longer to the Social Security System should receive higher pension benefits given the 
constantly declining value of the peso. Accordingly, members with at least 30 years of credited 
service should be assured of a minimum pension of P3,600. 
In view thereof, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 


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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 12 (B) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8282 OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2001 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
nssein bled: 
SECTION 1. Section 12, paragraph (b) of Republic Act No. 8282 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“(b) 
Notwitlistandiiig the preceding paragraph, the minimum pension shall be One thousand 
two hundred pesos (P1,200.00) for members with at least ten (10) credited years of service, and 
Two thousand four hundred pesos (P2,400.00) for those with twenty (20) credited years of 
service. 
MEMBERS WITH MORE THAN TWENTY (20) CREDITED YEARS OF 
SERVICE SHALL HAVE AN INCREASE OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED 
PESOS (P1,200.00) IN THEIR PENSION FOR EVERY ADDITIONAL TEN (10) 
CREDITED YEARS OF SERVICE.” 
SEC. 2. 
All laws, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules and regulations, or 
provisions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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First Regulur Session 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B, VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Prostate cancer is now one of the leading causes of death among Filipino males. Statistics 
show that about 25 percent of men afflicted with prostate cancer die ultimately. Patients who 
survive the cancer still require treatment to ease symptoms such as pain, bleeding and urinary 
obstruction. 
The American Cancer Society and the American Urological Association recommeiid that 
men forty (40) years or older undergo periodic testing for the early detection of prostate cancer. 
Early detection will prevent fLiture disease progression. Also, treatment in the early stages of 
cancer is less than when done in its advanced stages. 
This bill seeks to. establish a program to educate the public and increase awareness on 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON 
PROSTATE CANCER 
Be it enacted by the Senate aid House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
nssenz bled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title - 
This Act may be cited as the “Prostate Cancer 
Public Awareness Act.” 
SEC. 2. Definition of Tenns -For purposes of this Act, the term - 
(a) 
“Director” means the Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Control 
Service of the Department of Health. 
SEC. 3. Establishment of Program for Public Education on Prostate Cancer. - The 
Director shall carry out a program on prostate cancer. Through the program, he shall conduct or 
support activities - 
(a) to educate males who are forty (40) yeas of age or older on the need to 
periodically undergoing physical examinations or such cancers, 
including education on the frequency and type of such examination 
that are appropriate for various age groups of such men; and 
(b) to educate males on the availability and appropriateness of procedures 
for detecting he cancer in its early stages, including the procedure 
l<iiown as prostate ultrasound. 


SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof is held invalid or 
iiiiconstitutional, the remainder of the law o the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause.- 
Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with, the provisions of his Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two(2) newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
Republic of the Philippines 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Barangay Tanod brigades were organized to assist the government in the 
maintenance of peace and order in the country. Pursuant to such duty, they conduct 
rondas or nightly patrols, necessarily exposing their lives and limbs to danger in the 
harids of criminal elements and other wayward members of society. In fact, an alarming 
number of barangay tanods have already been assaulted, injured and/or killed, leaving 
their families and dependents to fend for themselves. 
This bill seelts to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed members of the barangay 
tanod brigades during their incumbency as such. It is in recognition of their active 
participation and constructive role in the maintenance of peace and order. It will also . 
serve as an incentive €or a more faithful performance and discharge of their duties and 
functions. 
It is the aim of this bill to give to the barangay tanods what is due to them. In 
view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of this bill is highly recommended. 
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GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED 
BARANGAY 
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DURING 
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APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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the Philippines in 
SECTION 1. All duly-appointed members of the barangay tanod brigades shall 
be granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of Two Hundred Pesos 
(P200.00) per month. 
SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act 
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. 
ThereaAer, such 
sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual 
budget of the local government unit concerned. 
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SECTION 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, 
any benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other 
issuances especially favorable to barangay tanod brigade members. 
SECTION 4. Within Six(6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall 
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 5. 
All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation 
whichever comes earlier. 
Approved, 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCWO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to repeal the entire Section 90 of Republic Act No. 7160, 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 133 1 
~ which prohibits and limits the 
practice of profession by elected government officials. 
This particular provision has flagrantly been violated in the desire of elected 
government officials to augment their meager income by practicing their respective 
professions. Understandably, the Department of the Interior and Local Government has 
manifestly failed to implement said provision, or enforce its faithful observance. 
While the members of the various professions who are elected local government 
officials are apparently allowed or tolerated to practice their respective professions, the 
lawyers on the other hand, appear to be the most affixted by the prohibition and 
limitation as provided for, under the said provision. 
Tt is proposed, therefore, to repeal the entire Section 90 of R.A. No. 7160 so as to 
provide for equality, fairness, and equitable treatment among the professionals who are 
elected local government oficials by allowing them to practice their respective 
professions without any discriminatibn. 
The immediate approval of this bill is recommended. 
a R C I T O  ESTRADA 
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S.B. NO. 
Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRA 
AN ACT 
REPEALING SECTION 90 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, PROHIBITING 
AND LIMITING THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSION BY ELECTED LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assern bled: 
Section 1. Section 90 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise lcnown as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, prohibiting and limiting the practice of profession by elected 
local government officials, is hereby repealed. 
Section 2. 
This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Consequent to the right to quality education of citizens is the obligation of the 
State to protect and promote it. 
However, some public elementary and secondary schools require students to 
contribute, donate or buy tickets before allowing enrollment. Such practice is in 
conflict with the constitutional guarantee of quality education for all citizens. 
This measure intends to eradicate the said practice by some public schools to 
uphold the right of citizens to education. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL B. VILqAR, JR. 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S .  No. 573 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TICKETS, COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS, 
SOLICITATIONS IN ANY FORM, OR ANY SIMILAR FUND-RAISING ACTIVITY, IN 
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDING 
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons whether voluntary or 
otherwise, to sell tickets, collect contributions or solicit in any form or any similar 
fund-raising activity in public elementary and secondary schools as a requirement for 
enrollment. 
SECTION 2. Any person who violates the provisions of this Act shall be 
punished by a fine of not less than Three thousand pesos (P3,OOO.OO) nor more than 
Six thousand pesos (P6,OOO.OO) or imprisonment of not less than three (3) months nor 
more than six (6) months, or both. If the offender is a public official, an additional 
penalty of suspension for three (3) months shall be imposed. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue the 
necessary guidelines to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, and other issuances 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 2 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
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THIRTEENTI-I CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Introduced by Senator Lacson 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
l-’aragrapli (I), Section 5 of Article XIV of the 1987 Constitiition 
provicles that “‘l‘lic State sliall tale into accoiunt regional and sectoral needs 
aiid coiiditioils aiid sliall encourage local plaiiiiiiig in the development of 
eclir c;] 1 i 011 a I pol i ci cs ;I I 1 cf progra 111s. 
Oil Juiie 5, 1995, 1I.A. No. 804.7, otherwise known as the Book 
Industiy Devclopnient Act of 1995 was enacted iiito law. 
Pursuatit to said I3ook Act, second paragraph of Seclioii 2 states that: 
“It is hereby declarcd a policy of the state to promote the continuing 
devclopincnt of the book piiblisliiiig indiistiy with the active participation of 
the private sector to eiisitre ai adequate supply of‘ affordable, quality- 
producccl books not oiily for the domestic but also Tor the export market”. 
Scvcii (7) years auler tile pi‘ssage of said law, sliorlagcs of quality 
textboolts aiid oher educational matcrials are still pereninial probleiiis 
besetting otrr studctits. 
[icscarcli aiicl cliscirssioiis with tlie book iiidiistiy players and 
stmlielmldcrs revealed that Iherc may be certain developments which hinder 


’Illis bill tlicref‘ore seclts to remedy t11at situatioii by iiianclatiiig that 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
A N  ACT 
b1ANDATlNG 
TI-IKT' 
EDUCATIONAL CURFilCULUM 
AND TI-IE 
CONSEQUENT PREPARATION OF TEXTBOOKS AND RELATED 
MATERIALS SHOULD HAVE CONTINUITY AND STABILITY, AND 
TI-IAT THE. SAME SHOULD NOT BE AFFECTED FOR A PERIOD OF 
AT LEAST S I X  (6) 
YEARS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE H.A. 
NO. 
804.7, OTt-IERWISE KNOWN 
A S  THE BOOK PUBLISHING 
1 N D U STRY DEVELOP Ivl E NT ACT 
"Accordingly, i t  is hereby clrclaimt a' policy of: the State to 
pi-oriiote tlic continuing developtnent of the book publishing 
iiiciristry, with the active parlicipatioii of the private sector, to 
e lis 1.1 re an ad eq ii a Le s LI p p I y of a Iforda b f e, q LI a li ty-p rod u ced boo Its 
not only for ilic cioriiestic lwt. also for the export iiiarket. For this 
I,urposc, the Govcrniiient- shall foriiiulate, adopt, aiid iiiq)leiiient a 
National 
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a corresponding National l3ook 
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proniulg;ltimg tvitli the participation and assistance of 
the Uoarcl riiles aiicl regulat.ions lor I.he private book piiblishers in 
the call, testing evaluakion, selection, approval, as well as 
p w c l  uclioii specification iii~cl accluisiliori ol public sclwol textbooks. 
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GUIDELINES, RULES AND 
REGULATIONS llN 
PREPARING 
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This bill seeks to upgrade the medical facilities of all health centers in the cities and 
capital towns of provinces to enable them to provide basic medical services to the 
general public and give medical treatment to the workers who suffer injuries or 
illnesses during their employment. 
Although the Labor Code requires employers to provide their employees medical 
services and facilities, it does not however, provide for all the medical requirements of 
workers during their employment. The inadequacies may be seen in the employment of 
part-time physicians and part-time dentists or the requirement for physicians and 
dentist at risk of not being immediately given medical attention when they incur 
injuries or illness during their employment. Another inadequacy is the employment 
only of first cider or nurse who may not have an adequate training ,to provide 
emergency treatment of unusual injuries or illness of workers. 
This bill aims therefore to provide for the inadequacies in the implementation of the 
Labor Code's provision for medical services for the workers. It hopes to supplement the 
medical services provided by the employers to their workers. By upgrading the medical 
facilities of the health centers, they will be able to engage, not only in their traditional 
role of providing basic medical service to the general public, but also of giving medical 
treatment to workers, especially those belonging to the rank-and-file, who suffer from 
injuries or illnesses due to the dangers and hazards they encounter in their 
workplaces. 
The immediate passage of this bill is fervently called for. 
MANUEL B. V LLAR, JR. 
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE UPGRADING OF THE MEDICAL FACILITIES OF ALL 
HEALTH CENTERS IN THE CITIES AND CAPITAL TOWNS OF PROVINCES AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEROF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Department of Health shall upgrade the medical facilities of all health 
centers in the cities and capital towns of provinces for the purpose of extending 
medical treatment to workers who suffer occupational injuries or illness. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to 
the next General Appropriations Act for the Department of Health for the current year. 
Thereafter, such amount as may be needed for the maintenance and continued 
operations of the health centers shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of 
the year following its enactment into law thereafter. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR~ JR. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
For years, the Arntic National High School Extension operates under the supervision 
and administration of the Ligao National High School. As an extension high school, the 
Aortic National High School Extension provides secondary education to far-flung 
barangays in the cities of Ligao and Tabaco. 
This Bill proposes to separate the Amrtic National High School Extension from the 
Ligao National High School and to convert the same into a national high school to be 
known as the Amtic National High School. 
As a separate and distinct learning institution, the Amtic National High School would 
enable its administration to be more responsive to the needs of its resident students 
as well as to improve the quality of education it offers. 
Hence, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL B. V LAR, JR. 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT SEPARATING THE AMTIC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION IN 
BARANGAY AMTIC, LIGAO CITY, FROM LIGAO NATIONAL HIGD SCHOOL, LIGAO 
CITY AND CONVERTING THE SAME INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AMTIC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS TIIEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Amtic National High School Extension in Barangay Amtic, City of 
Ligao is hereby separated from the Ligao National High School, City of Ligao and 
converted into an independent national high school to be known as Amtic Nalioisal 
High School. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall immediately include in its 
program and issue such rules and regulations for the operationalization of the Amtic 
National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. All laws, rules, regulations and administrative issuances contrary to the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval 
Approved,
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First Regular Session 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
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EXPLANATORYNOTE 
A s  a policy, the State gives importance to education as this will mold its citizens 
into productive members of society. 
Aware that education starts even before a child enters kindergarten and that 
infancy and childhood are very crucial periods in the development of a person, this 
proposed measure provides for the establishment of a literacy program for all 
expectants mothers in all hospitals and similar establishments. 
The literacy program is expected to equip expectant mothers with appropriate 
skills and knowledge as the child's first teacher and nurse. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regulpr Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. .VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT 
PTHER SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS RENDERING MATERNITY 
SERVICES SHALL ESTABLISH LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR ALL 
EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
PR~VIDING THAT ALL HOSPITALS, CLINICS, HEALTH CENTERS AND 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress clssembled. 
SEdTION 1. Dedaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to promote the 
provision df formal and informal venues for maternal literacy in the community level in 
order to absist parents in preparation for their vital role in the molding of a future 
generation: of intelligent, morally upright, healthy and psychologically stable Filipinos. 
SECTION 2. Coverage.- All public and private hospitals, clinics, health centers 
and other ' similar establishments rendering maternity services shall provide literacy 
programs to all expectant mothers within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act. 
For this purpose, the literacy programs shall include a reading and music room or 
corner in such establishments, equipped with reading materials such as nursery 
rhymes, bkdtime stories and other children's books and where recorded music can be 
played. 
SECTION 3. Lead Agency. - The Department of Health, in coordination with the 
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of 
Education; Culture and Sports (DECS), shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulation& for the effective implementation of this Act, that shall include the penalty 
of cancellation of license to operate plus payment of fines not less than Ten thousand 
pesos (Pld,OOO.OO) but not to exceed One hundred thousand pesos (P100,OOO.OO). 
SECTION 4. Appropriations.- The amount needed for the implementation of this 
Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Health under the 
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the 
continued implementation of this Act shall be Included in the annual General 
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SECTION 5. Effectiuity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in two (2) major newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,
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Introduced by Senator LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Civil Code, Article 199 1, provides: 
“Article 1991 - The depositor’s heir, who in good faith 
may have sold the thing, which he did not know was 
deposited, shall only be bound to return the price he may 
have received or to assign his right of action against the 
buyer in case the price has not been paid by him.” 
The law incorrectly uses the term “depositor’s”. It was intended to 
apply where the depository dies and the thing deposited is left with his 
heir who sells it in good faith. It limits the heir’s liability to the depositor. 
To give Article 1991 its desired effect, “depositor’s” must be 
replaced with ”depositary’s”. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
LXFISA “ W I ”  P. 
CITO ESTRADA 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S E N A T E  
S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator LUISA “LOI” P. WERCITO ESTRADA 
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AMENDING R.A. NO. 
THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 1991 
386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE C M L  CODE OF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representutives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Civil Code, Article 1991, is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
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“Art. 199 1. 
The (depositor’s) DEPOSITARY’S 
heir who in good faith may have sold the thing 
which he did not know was deposited, shall only 
be bound to return the price he may have 
received or to assign his right of action against 
the buyer in case the price has not been paid by 
him.” 
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Section 2. Separabmty 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, 


Section 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. 
Section 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
GVL/tmd/GVLamendingra386 civil code of thephils 1991