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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
During the nine months of pregnancy, expectant mothers carry the 
responsibility of safeguarding the health of the fetus in her womb. 
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transmission of human life is so central to the survival of the human race that in 
most civilized societies, the state of expectancy is held in special consideration, 
and special privileges are accorded to expectant mothers. 
This bill seeks to require buildings, institutions, establishments and public 
utilities to reserve certain facilities such as parking and seating spaces for the 
use of expectant mothers. This bill also seeks to promote awareness of the 
special circumstances of expectant mothers and to re-enforce pro-life values and 
compassion among the rest of society. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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SERGIO OSMENA Ill 
Senator 


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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmefia I l l  
AN ACT 
R EQU I RING CERTAIN BUILD IN G S, IN STlTUTlO N S , ESTABLISHMENTS AND 
PUBLIC UTILITIES TO RESERVE SUFFICIENT AND SUITABLE PARKING 
OR SEATING SPACES FOR THE USE OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, public and private 
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buildings for public use, educational institutions, airports, sports and recreation 
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centers and complexes, shopping centers or establishments, workplaces, public 
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of expectant mothers. 
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SEC. 2. In case of public transportation, devices such as the prominent 
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display of posters or stickers shall be used to generate public awareness of the 
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rights herein instituted and foster understanding of the special circumstances of 
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expectant mothers. Discrimination against expectant mothers in the carriage or 
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transportation of passengers is hereby declared unlawful. 
SEC. 3. The Department of Health, in coordination with the appropriate 
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agencies shall, within sixty (60) days, promulgate the necessary rules and 
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regulations to implement the provisions of this act. 
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SEC. 4. Any person violating any provision of this Act or of the rules and 
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regulations promulgated thereunder shall, upon conviction by a court of 
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competent jurisdiction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one (1) 
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month but not more than one (1) year or a fine of Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) to Ten thousand pesos (Pl0,OOO.OO) or both, at the discretion of the 
court: Provided, That in the case of corporations, partnerships, cooperatives or 
associations, the president, manager or administrator, or the person who has 
charge of the building, space or utilities shall criminally responsible for any 
violation of this Act and/or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. 
SEC. 5. All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. 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 whichever comes earlier. 
Approved, 
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