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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to provide for the establishment of multi-purpose fish 
breeding station and crab, prawn and shrimp hatchery in all suitable areas in 
the Province of Tawi-Tawi. Tawi-Tawi is rich in fishery and other marine 
resources. With appropriate technologies, the people can benefit more from 
the richness of the sea and its growth potential can be optimized. 
Establishment of such would guarantee that applicable technologies 
will be made available to those who wish to engage in the fishing and 
aquaculture industries. 
With this in mind, approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING MULTI PURPOSE FISH BREEDING STATIONS 
AND CRAB, PRAWN AND SHRIMP HATCHERIES IN ALL SUITABLE 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
AREAS IN THE PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAW AND APPROPRIATING 
Be it enacted by the Senate mid the House of Representatizies of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. There shall be established, under the supervision of the 
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture, 
multi-purpose fish breeding stations and crab, prawn and shrimp hatcheries 
in all suitable areas in the Province of Tawi-Tawi. 
SEC. 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall conduct 
continuing research and experimentation on fish, crab, prawn and shrimp 
culture especially as they apply to local conditions, for the purpose of 
improving existing technology and for maximizing income potentials of the 
fishing industry. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's 
program, the establishnient and operationalization of the multi-purpose fish 
breeding stations and crab, prawn and shrimp hatcheries in all suitable areas 
in the Province of Tawi-Tawi, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Ours is a nation teeming with rich agricultural and marine resources, 
owing to the blessings that God has given us, and the rich soil and waters 
embracing us therein. How we harness the said blessings, we can only attribute 
to our hardworking farmers and fisherfolks, who have served as the walls of our 
nation by continuously providing us food supply through every day of every year, 
rain or shine. 
It is but proper that we pay tribute to them by virtue of this Act which aims 
to create a special working holiday to ensure meaningful observance of the 
same, and at the same time, encourage participation in activities supported by 
the respective offices and establishments which have relation with the activities 
of fisherfolk and farmers. 
Henceforth, the urgent passage of this legislation is sought, 
MANNYV 4 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
4, 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MARCH ONE OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING 
HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS 
NATIONAL FARMERS AND FISHERFOLKS DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The first day of March of every year is hereby declared as a 
special working holiday to be known as “National Farmers’ and Fisherfolks Day” 
Section 2. To ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein 
declared, all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including 
government-owned and controlled corporations especially those that are dealing 
directly with the farmers as well as local government units, and employers in the 
private sectore shall encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for 
their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the 
premises of their respective offices or establishments in support and sympathy to 
farmers across the country to celebrate “National Farmers and Fisherfolks Day” 
Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced bv 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. 
recommended. 
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
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S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT AT 
ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA 
BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY 
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as 
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to create one additional 
branch and shall read as follows: 
Sec. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities. - In every city which does not form part of a 
metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with one branch, except as 
hereunder provided: 
x x x  
"FOUR [Three] branches for Angeles City; 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch of the 
Municipal Trial Court in Angeles City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional Municipal trial court branch in Angeles City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The State has the duty to adapt to the needs of the times, that is why the 
legislature was created as a means by which laws may be faithfully enacted to 
ensure the responsiveness not only to present but future events. 
The imposition of harsher penalties for election offenses attended by 
violence is required not only because of the escalating violence in times leading 
up to and during the elections, but also because it is a means by which the 
integrity of the ballot may be protected against unscrupulous people with too 
much money, guns and goons at their disposal that allows them to affect the 
results of the elections to which they may or may not be participating in. 
Statistics showed that on the eve of the last mid-term elections, the 
Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday that the death toll from election- 
related violent incidents (ERVls) had hit 11 1 with 120 more persons injured. 
Having more than one injured person during elections is one more than 
what should be allowed to happen in the conduct of elections. Henceforth, the 
urgent passage of this legislation is sought. 
Senator 


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session' 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
IMPOSING HARSHER PENALTIES FOR ELECTION OFFENSES ATTENDED 
BY VIOLENCE, COERCION, lNTlMlDATlON, FORCE OR THREATS, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. - Any person found guilty of an election offense or prohibited 
act under Section 261 in relation to Section 264 of the Omnibus Election Code, 
as amended, which by its nature is committed through or with violence, coercion, 
intimidation, force or threats or where the commission of which is attended by 
such violence, coercion; intimidation, force or threats, shall be punished with 
imprisonment of ten (IO) years as an indivisible penalty, modifying or amending 
accordingly Section 264 of the Omnibus Election Code. 
SEC. 2. - Any pekon who commits an election offense or prohibited act 
under the Omnibus Election Code which act or acts also constitute a felony 
under the Revised Penal Code, shall be prosecuted separately under the 
Omnibus Election Code and the Revised Penal Code. 
SEC 3. - If any of the crimes defined in the Revised Penal Code is 
committed in connection with an election or political exercise, such election- 
related element shall be appreciated as an aggravating circumstance in imposing 
the appropriate penalty. 
SEC 4. - Any law, decree or issuance inconsistent with this Act shall be 
deemed repealed, amended or modified. 
SEC 5. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
Approved, 
at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
Second Regular Session 
OF THE PHILPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Article I1 Section 15 of the Constitution: 
“The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and 
instill health consciousness among them.” 
The number of Filipinos and foreigners seeking cosmetic surgery in the country 
continue to rise. The other side of this good news is reports about permanent disfigurement and 
untimely death due to botched surgeries performed by incompetent or even unlicensed 
individuals. The State has the duty to regulate this field of medical practice in order to give life 
to the abovementioned Constitutional provision. 
This bill seeks to better protect those who choose elective surgery by requiring written 
clearances prior to surgery. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
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AN ACT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF COSMETIC SURGERY PATIENTS 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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elective facial cosmetic surgery. 
SECTION 1. Cosmetic Surgery. For the purposes of this Act, “Cosmetic Surgery” 
shall mean an elective surgery that is performed to alter or reshape normal structures of the body 
in order to improve the patient’s appearance, including, but not limited to, liposuction and 
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SECTION 2. Requisite Clearance. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a 
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cosmetic surgery procedure shall not be performed on a patient unless, prior to such surgery, a 
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licensed physician, surgeon, and psychiatrist have completed their respective examination on 
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such patient and have submitted clearances for such procedure. 
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SECTION 3. Agency Involved. The Department of Health shall promulgate rules and 
regulations to effkctuate the purposes of this Act. 
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SECTION 4. Penalty - Any violation of section 20f this Act shall be punishable by a 
civil penalty of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,OOO.OO) for the first offense, One Hundred Thousand 
Pesos (P100,OOO.OO) for the second offense, and closure of the business establishment thereafter. 
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SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are tiereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 7. Efectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the OfJicial Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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S. NO. 11, 
Introduced bv 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 4 
G. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT SINILOAN, LAGUNA, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create three additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x FOUR BranchES [XXXIII] at Siniloan, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Siniloan, Laguna in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Siniloan, Laguna, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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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 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT DUMANGAS, ILOILO, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (9) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create two additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(9) [Sixty-three] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Sixth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
"x x x THREE BRANCHES AT DUMANGAS, ILOILO;" 
x x x  
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Dumangas, lloilo in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Dumangas, Iloilo, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
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Second Regular Session 
13 P?:’.37 
SENATE . 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
People all over the world have their own horror stories to tell in the matter 
of credit card hidden charges and the never-ending payments they seem to be 
making which have more often than not, exceeded the principal amount that they 
have obtained as a loan in the first place. 
If you don’t know how to protect yourself, you could end up paying hand 
over fist for fees hidden in your bills. 
The consumer public has to be protected by the State, especially in these 
times of financial crisis, recession and trouble that has cast the world in its dark 
spell. Even though vigilance is the most effective weapon, the State still needs to 
do what it can to protect the citizenry. 
In the US alone, Consumer Reports estimates that consumers collectively 
pay at least $216 billion in financial fees each year. That works out to about $750 
a person in miscellaneous fees. Your cell phone bill and your Internet service 
provider may slap on some hidden fees, but the biggest culprit is credit cards. 
Americans pay an estimated $31 billion a year in credit-card fees. 
In most countries, by law, hidden fees are not allowed to be imposed on 
the customers, they must be reflected clearly in every billing statement received 
by the individual to ensure that payments in excess of what is actually due him is 
avoided, The same vigilance and protection must be afforded to the customers 
and the citizenry. Henceforth, the urgent passage of this legislation is earnestly 
sought. 
Manny @ 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Manny Villar 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CREDIT CARD HOLDERS BY SETTING A 
CEILING ON INTEREST RATES AND SURCHARGES AND PROHIBITING 
HIDDEN PENALTIES OR COSTS IMPOSED BY BANKS AND SIMILAR 
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON PURCHASES AND CASH ADVANCES MADE 
THROUGH CREDIT FACILITY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Represenfafives in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Interest rates imposed by credit card companies on purchases 
and cash advances made through such facility shall in no case be higher than 
1% per month or 12% per annum, without compounding. 
Section 2. Surcharges or penalties shall likewise be limited to a ceiling of 
1% per month without compounding. 
Section 3. No other costs shall be imposed other than the foregoing 
except for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses of collection completely 
disclosed to, sufficiently understood by and voluntarily agreed with by an 
applicant for credit card facility. 
Section 4. The pertinent provisions of the Truth in Lending Act shall apply 
suppletorily insofar as relevant and complementary to the provisions of this Act. 
Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
~ 
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 6. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced bv Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT LA CARLOTA CITY, NEGROS 
OCCIDENTAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (9) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create one additional branch and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(9) [Sixty-three] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Sixth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x TWO BranchES [LXIII] at La Carlota City;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch in La 
Carlota City in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branch in La Carlota City the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced bv 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 fhe 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 6. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT ANTIPOLO 
CITY, RIZAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING TWENTY-THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create twenty-three additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x THIRTY-ONE Branches [LXXI to LXXIV] at Antipolo CITY, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Antipolo City, Rizal in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Antipolo City, Rizal, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced hv 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 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT TACURONG CITY, 
SULTAN KUDARAT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 
129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION 
ACT OF 2980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (m) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create two additional branches and shall read as follows: 
“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(m) [Twenty] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Twelfth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
“x x x THREE BranchES [XX] at Tacurong CITY.” 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Tacurong City in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court‘s program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Tacurong City the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
8 
AUG -5 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Barangay Tanod brigades play an important role since they deliver a noteworthy 
service in maintaining peace and order in barangays. Their night patrols safeguard the 
community at the risk of exposing their lives to unlawful citizens lurking the 
community. It is quite unfortunate that a number of Barangay Tanods have been 
assaulted, injured and/ or killed in performing their duties as barangay guardians. 
In recognition of their remarkable contribution in the maintenance of peace and 
order in barangays, this bill seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed Barangay 
Tanods. It also seeks to grant incentives for their better performance and discharge of 
responsibilities. 
It is the intention of this bill to give what is long overdue our Barangay Tanods. 
Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought. 
, 
Senator 


S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
AN ACT 
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY TANOD 
BRIGADES 
DURING 
THEIR 
INCUMBENCY, 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Repvesentatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod brigades shall 
be granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of Three Thousand 
Pesos (P3,OOO.OO) per month. 
. 
SEC. 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. Thereafter, such sum as may be 
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of 
the local government unit concerned. 
SEC. 3. Nothing in this.Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any 
benefit granted by existing laws, d e s  and regulations, local. ordinances and other 
issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade members. 
SEC. 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. 
SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules. and regulations inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 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 wliichever 
comes earlier. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
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 6. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 2732 
~ 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE 
THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT CAMILING, TARLAC, AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create one additional branch and shall read as follows: 
“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(c) [Seventy-five] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Third Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
“x x x TWO BranchES [LXVIII] at Camiling; x x x” 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branch in 
Camiling, Tarlac in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court‘s program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branch in Camiling, Tarlac, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
Introduced bv 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 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT COTABATO CITY, 
MAGUINDANAO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (m) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create two additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
x x x  
(m) [Twenty] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Twelfth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
"x x x FOUR Branches [XIII and XIV with seats] at Cotabato City, x x x;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Cotabato City in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Cotabato City the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
~ 
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." 
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time. 
The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding 
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 5. 
ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
1 
8 
ijQV 1 I 
;s;;~j, :~: 
Second Regular Session 
) 
s"+'c 
v 3 2  ;g.( : 
ii&g'" i% y. 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN 
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT TRECE MARTIRES CITY, 
CAVITE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create four additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(e) [Eighty-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Fourth Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x FIVE BranchES [XXIII] at Trece Martires CITY;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches in 
Trece Martires City, Cavite in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Trece Martires City, 
Cavite, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
8 SEI’ -3 
/’ 1 
8 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
1 
ttlll:EWE.D W’ 
SENATE 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This Bill seeks to establish a regular district office of the Land Transportation 
Office in the Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Tarlac in flattering efforts to 
the government’s thrust of bringing services closer to our people. 
The present district office is located in Macabulos Drive, San Roque, Tarlac 
with an extension office in Paniqui, Tarlac which is way far to cater to the services 
needed by the residents living in the Municipalities of Concepcion, Capas, Lapaz, 
Bamban, Province of Tarlac; nearby Municipalities of Mabalacat and Magalang, 
Province of Pampanga; and Municipality of Zaragosa, Province of Nueva Ecija. In 
creating this district office in the Municipality of Concepcion, it would easily be 
serving a lot of our citizens there without much burdening on their travel and other 
miscellaneous expenses for their application, renewal and processing of their driver’s 
licenses and registration of motor vehicles. 
It is hoped that with the establishment of a Land Transportation Office in 
Concepcion, Tarlac with its own appropriate funding, the delivery of basic services 
to those who need them the most will be facilitated. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
FRANCISG. 
ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
8 
SEf3 -3 
- i 1  .':-; 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
r~ ; .. i 
Second Regular Session 
1 
~~~~~~~~ 
BY ' 
,__,- 
SENATE 
S. No. 2597 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND 
TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE 
IN 
THE 
MUNICIPALITY 
OF 
CONCEPCION, PROVINCE OF TARLAC AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of 
the Department of Transportation and Communication, a regular district 
office of the Land Transportation Office in the Municipality of Concepcion, 3rd 
District, Tarlac. 
SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this 
Act shall be charged against the appropriation authorized for the purpose 
under the Gkneral Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be 
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the herein district office shall 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon approval. 
11 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
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 I29 
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 5. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S. No. 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CREATING TWELVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT MALOLOS CITY, , 
BULACAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create twelve additional branches and shall read as follows: 
"SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(c) [Seventy-five] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the Third Judicial 
Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
"x x x with THIRTY-NINE seats at Malolos CITY;" 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Regional Trial Court in Malolos City, Bulacan in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court's program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Malolos City, 
Bulacan, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,
FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
-. - .  
-. 
- 
__._. 
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 2. ESCUDERO 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
-. 
_ _ _ . . _ _ ~  
~. 
~_ 
.- 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
- 
_.__ 
.... __. - 
AN ACT 
IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT MALABON 
CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, 
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT 
OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 
CREATING NINE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (d) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, 
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, is hereby amended to 
create nine additional branches and shall read as follows: 
“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.-- 
(d) [One hundred seventy-two] Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for 
the National Capital Judicial Region AS FOLLOWS. There shall be: 
x x x  
x x x  
“x x x branches (Branches CXXXll to CLXX) for the municipalities of Navotas, 
[Malabon], x x x;” 
“FOURTEEN BRANCHES FOR MALABON CITY, WITH SEATS THEREAT;” 
x x x  
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall number and assign the additional branches of 
the Regional Trial Court in Malabon City, in accordance with this Act. 
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary 
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the court‘s program the 
operationalization of the additional regional trial court branches in Malabon City, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval 
Approved,