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What is SBN-1 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 1 of the 13th Congress. The high cost of drugs in the Philippines is a common complaint of citizens from all walks of life and a perennial issue among policy makers, local and foreign drug companies and medical practitioners. A comparison of drug prices obtained from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals that retail prices of commonly used drugs are much higher in the Philippines than in most Asian countries One of the major factors affecting the cost of drugs in the Philippines is the heavy dependence on imports. Our drug industry does not yet have sufficient capacity to produce the active substances of basic raw materials used in drug manufacture except for a few firms. Most of the players in the industry merely buy finish bulk chemicals from abroad and then re-compound, reformulate and or package them into finish products. Another related factor is the common and well-known practice of transfer pricing prevailing in the industry that begins from the moment raw materials and sells them to a drug company, either a subsidiary or a holder of a voluntary or compulsory license, at a price higher that that prevailing in the world market, Almost fifty percent (50 ) of the cost of branded drugs in the local market are transferred price . R.A.8203, otherwise known as the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs classifies, among others, an unregistered imported drug product, except drugs brought into this country for personal use, as counterfeit drugs. Because of this drug disfributors specificallj drug importers resort to exclusive distributorship that prevents importations of the same brand by companies other than those that have foreign Agency Agreements transnational suppliers (BFAD Administrative order 56.S. 1989). The Bureau of Food and Drug s (BFAD) exclusive distributorship policy allows drug manufacturers to dictate drug prices enabling them to monopolize the market. Under present conditions, Filipinos also do not have much choice as to what drugs to buy because drug companies have found a way to go around the Generic Law (R.A.6675). Drug companies, recognizing the significant role of the prescribers in their marketing strategies, offer doctors attractive incentives in exchange for pushing their product to the consumers. No penal sanctions on R.A. 6675 on either from the professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is meted for the highly unethical practice of accepting gifts, rewards and incentives by medical practitioner for prescribing certain drugs. The industry player s high expenditure on marketing advertising and promotion all the more contribute to the high cost of drugs. The Generic Law has been ineffective in a sense that it has failed to give consumers any choice or alternative because compliance with generic prescription is not strictly enforced and monitored. Another factor that slows down the full implementation of the Generics Law is the long period that drug manufacturers have to wait for a patent to expire before it is allowed to manufacture cheaper drug products, R.A. 8293,otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines grant the term of a patent twenty (20) years from the filing of the application of the Philippines. Amending the law exempting pharmaceutical products will shorten the patent period and once these brand names become off patent, compulsory licensing should be allowed. Moreover, there is that prevailing perception among consumers of the low quality- as to safety and efficacy-of generic products of the local market. The proliferation of sub-standard and fake drugs, and the lack of administrative and technical capability of the Department of Health (DOH) and Bureau of Food and Drug (BFAD) to conduct laboratory tests on newly- produced drugs have raised doubts as to the efficacy of generic drugs. This puts the consumers at the mercy of expensive branded products. The Pharmacy Law as amended in 1978 needs to be reviewed to make it more relevant to present times. Liberation of trade outlets will allow the selling of over-the-counter drugs in supermarkets and other similar establishments thereby making them accessible to the masses. As it is now, going to an accredited drug outlet entails transportation expenses that add up to the total cost of the medicine. The World Health Organization identifies the determinant of drug pricing as cost of production, discovery, distribution and dispensation. These are mostly given factors that we can do nothing about. Yet there are special measures that would lower the cost of medicines. These include setting stiffer penalty for non-compliance with generic prescription requirements, multinational corporations (MNCs) disclosure of selling prices in different countries, liberation of trade outlets, apending the policy on granting distributorship, amending the provision on patents and conducting congressional oversight on the implementation of the Generic Law and national drug policy. In view of all the foregoing reasons, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES SENATE Introduce by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 1 of the 13th Congress. The high cost of drugs in the Philippines is a common complaint of citizens from all walks of life and a perennial issue among policy makers, local and foreign drug companies and medical practitioners. A comparison of drug prices obtained from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals that retail prices of commonly used drugs are much higher in the Philippines than in most Asian countries One of the major factors affecting the cost of drugs in the Philippines is the heavy dependence on imports. Our drug industry does not yet have sufficient capacity to produce the active substances of basic raw materials used in drug manufacture except for a few firms. Most of the players in the industry merely buy finish bulk chemicals from abroad and then re-compound, reformulate and or package them into finish products. Another related factor is the common and well-known practice of transfer pricing prevailing in the industry that begins from the moment raw materials and sells them to a drug company, either a subsidiary or a holder of a voluntary or compulsory license, at a price higher that that prevailing in the world market, Almost fifty percent (50 ) of the cost of branded drugs in the local market are transferred price . R.A.8203, otherwise known as the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs classifies, among others, an unregistered imported drug product, except drugs brought into this country for personal use, as counterfeit drugs. Because of this drug disfributors specificallj drug importers resort to exclusive distributorship that prevents importations of the same brand by companies other than those that have foreign Agency Agreements transnational suppliers (BFAD Administrative order 56.S. 1989). The Bureau of Food and Drug s (BFAD) exclusive distributorship policy allows drug manufacturers to dictate drug prices enabling them to monopolize the market. Under present conditions, Filipinos also do not have much choice as to what drugs to buy because drug companies have found a way to go around the Generic Law (R.A.6675). Drug companies, recognizing the significant role of the prescribers in their marketing strategies, offer doctors attractive incentives in exchange for pushing their product to the consumers. No penal sanctions on R.A. 6675 on either from the professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is meted for the highly unethical practice of accepting gifts, rewards and incentives by medical practitioner for prescribing certain drugs. The industry player s high expenditure on marketing advertising and promotion all the more contribute to the high cost of drugs. The Generic Law has been ineffective in a sense that it has failed to give consumers any choice or alternative because compliance with generic prescription is not strictly enforced and monitored. Another factor that slows down the full implementation of the Generics Law is the long period that drug manufacturers have to wait for a patent to expire before it is allowed to manufacture cheaper drug products, R.A. 8293,otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines grant the term of a patent twenty (20) years from the filing of the application of the Philippines. Amending the law exempting pharmaceutical products will shorten the patent period and once these brand names become off patent, compulsory licensing should be allowed. Moreover, there is that prevailing perception among consumers of the low quality- as to safety and efficacy-of generic products of the local market. The proliferation of sub-standard and fake drugs, and the lack of administrative and technical capability of the Department of Health (DOH) and Bureau of Food and Drug (BFAD) to conduct laboratory tests on newly- produced drugs have raised doubts as to the efficacy of generic drugs. This puts the consumers at the mercy of expensive branded products. The Pharmacy Law as amended in 1978 needs to be reviewed to make it more relevant to present times. Liberation of trade outlets will allow the selling of over-the-counter drugs in supermarkets and other similar establishments thereby making them accessible to the masses. As it is now, going to an accredited drug outlet entails transportation expenses that add up to the total cost of the medicine. The World Health Organization identifies the determinant of drug pricing as cost of production, discovery, distribution and dispensation. These are mostly given factors that we can do nothing about. Yet there are special measures that would lower the cost of medicines. These include setting stiffer penalty for non-compliance with generic prescription requirements, multinational corporations (MNCs) disclosure of selling prices in different countries, liberation of trade outlets, apending the policy on granting distributorship, amending the provision on patents and conducting congressional oversight on the implementation of the Generic Law and national drug policy. In view of all the foregoing reasons, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES SENATE Introduce by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 1 of the 13th Congress is Senator Flavier.
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What is SBN-2 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 2 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to convene a constitutional convention to propose amendments to, or revision of, the 1987 Constitution. Its legal basis is found in section 1 of article XVII of the charter, which allows Congress by a vote of two-thirds of its members, to call for one. A constitutional convention, composed of delegates elected by their fellow citizens, provides a forum for an intelligent discussion, profound study and dispassionate debate on the proposed remedies to perceived charter defects. Proposing constitutional changes must be deliberated in style, which is absent in the mass production of signatures for the people s initiative, and objective in nature, which is not expected from a constituent assembly which may be tempted to craft charter along its desires. Our past tree constitutions have been written the deliberative assembly way. There is no compelling reason to divert from this proven track. And there is the opportunity in the next three hundred sixty five (365) days to review the charter, with the least cost to the public and the smallest fissure in our already fractious society. The ConCon proposed herein is composed of two hundred four (204) delegates, to be elected by congressional district and whose qualifications are the same members of the House of Representatives. The election shall be conducted in way which would allow both the candidate and the government to incur the least expense. A candidate must disclose his business interests the moment he files his candidacy. A ne hundred fifty (150) essay on the proposed constitutional reforms h plans to advocate if elected shall be posted inside voting booths to guide the voters. Political parties are banned from joining or influencing the exercise, and so are public officials. Delegates hall be granted par1 iamentary immunity. The ConCon, whose members shall be, paid five hundred pesos (P500.00) per diem for every session or committee meetings attended, is allowed one hundred twenty (120) session days, to submit its work to the President, who shall then schedule a plebiscite sixty (60) to ninety (90) days after the submission. A majority of the votes cast in the plebiscite signals the ratification of the proposed amendments or revisions. The early approval of this bill is requested. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) ) First Regular Session 1 I 2:f9 OF THE PHILIPPINES 3 S. NO. r Introduce by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 2 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to convene a constitutional convention to propose amendments to, or revision of, the 1987 Constitution. Its legal basis is found in section 1 of article XVII of the charter, which allows Congress by a vote of two-thirds of its members, to call for one. A constitutional convention, composed of delegates elected by their fellow citizens, provides a forum for an intelligent discussion, profound study and dispassionate debate on the proposed remedies to perceived charter defects. Proposing constitutional changes must be deliberated in style, which is absent in the mass production of signatures for the people s initiative, and objective in nature, which is not expected from a constituent assembly which may be tempted to craft charter along its desires. Our past tree constitutions have been written the deliberative assembly way. There is no compelling reason to divert from this proven track. And there is the opportunity in the next three hundred sixty five (365) days to review the charter, with the least cost to the public and the smallest fissure in our already fractious society. The ConCon proposed herein is composed of two hundred four (204) delegates, to be elected by congressional district and whose qualifications are the same members of the House of Representatives. The election shall be conducted in way which would allow both the candidate and the government to incur the least expense. A candidate must disclose his business interests the moment he files his candidacy. A ne hundred fifty (150) essay on the proposed constitutional reforms h plans to advocate if elected shall be posted inside voting booths to guide the voters. Political parties are banned from joining or influencing the exercise, and so are public officials. Delegates hall be granted par1 iamentary immunity. The ConCon, whose members shall be, paid five hundred pesos (P500.00) per diem for every session or committee meetings attended, is allowed one hundred twenty (120) session days, to submit its work to the President, who shall then schedule a plebiscite sixty (60) to ninety (90) days after the submission. A majority of the votes cast in the plebiscite signals the ratification of the proposed amendments or revisions. The early approval of this bill is requested. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) ) First Regular Session 1 I 2:f9 OF THE PHILIPPINES 3 S. NO. r Introduce by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 2 of the 13th Congress is Senator Flavier.
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What is SBN-3 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 3 of the 13th Congress. It is a declared policy of the State to ensure and protect the rights of patients to decent, humane and quality health care. Further, the State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health and development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to the people at affordable costs. The State shall likewise endeavor to provide free medical care to pauper. Therefore, this proposed Magna Carta of Patients Rights shall provide patients the following basic rights: right to proper and appropriate medical care and humane treatment; right to informed consent; right to privacy and confidentiality; right to information; right to choose physiciadhealth care provider; right to self-determination; right to religious belie6 right to medical records; right to leave; riglit to refuse participation in medical research; right to correspondence and to receive visitors; right to express grievances; right to be informed of his rights and obligations as a patient. With rights come responsibilities. As we seek to improve our patients, we also envision to make them more responsible citizens of this country. In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought. R THIRTEENTH CONGlFPESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session 1 SENATE n e S. NO. w - Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 3 of the 13th Congress. It is a declared policy of the State to ensure and protect the rights of patients to decent, humane and quality health care. Further, the State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health and development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to the people at affordable costs. The State shall likewise endeavor to provide free medical care to pauper. Therefore, this proposed Magna Carta of Patients Rights shall provide patients the following basic rights: right to proper and appropriate medical care and humane treatment; right to informed consent; right to privacy and confidentiality; right to information; right to choose physiciadhealth care provider; right to self-determination; right to religious belie6 right to medical records; right to leave; riglit to refuse participation in medical research; right to correspondence and to receive visitors; right to express grievances; right to be informed of his rights and obligations as a patient. With rights come responsibilities. As we seek to improve our patients, we also envision to make them more responsible citizens of this country. In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought. R THIRTEENTH CONGlFPESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session 1 SENATE n e S. NO. w - Introduced by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 3 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-4 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 4 of the 13th Congress. The Philippines continues to be plagued by a high prevalence of infectious diseases. Compounding this problem is the alarming increase in the incidence of degenerative and lifestyle diseases like hypertension, cancer, accidents, and diabetes. As a result, funds for health care are more often spent in treating the sick than in keeping the population healthy. Preventing these diseases therefore must be a priority of government. And to better assist government in this effort, people must be empowered and enabled to take action to improve their health. This is the concept of health promotion. It aims to promote health and well being among individuals, communities and populations, enabling them to address the broad determinants of health in, order to reduce vulnerability and risks to ill health and disability throughout the life cycle, especially among the poor and marginalized groups. Towards this end, there is a need to create a central agency with adequate and sustainable financing, as well as some degree of financial independence, in order to fully undertake health promotion activities such as health education, social mobilization and advocacy. The bill therefore proposes the creation of a Health Promotion Institute to be funded from tobacco and alcohol taxes to ensure its sustainability and viability. The aim of such a strategy is two-fold - it secures funding for health promotion and at the same time counter the negative effects on health that have resulted from decades of cigarette and alcohol advertisements. This is not a new concept and has been tried and tested in Australia, Korea, Thailand and New Zealand. Countries such as Malaysia, Mongolia and China are also on the verge of enacting similar legislation. I believe it is time to put health in the hands of the people by helping them make informed choices and become masters of their own destinies. Through the Health Promotion Institute, our goal of making Filipinos manage their own health by 2010 will become a reality. It is for these reasons that 1 urge the speedy enactment of this measure. v- R, MD, M.P.H. J THIRTEENTH C0,NGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FIRST REGULAR SESSION 1 Senate No. Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 4 of the 13th Congress. The Philippines continues to be plagued by a high prevalence of infectious diseases. Compounding this problem is the alarming increase in the incidence of degenerative and lifestyle diseases like hypertension, cancer, accidents, and diabetes. As a result, funds for health care are more often spent in treating the sick than in keeping the population healthy. Preventing these diseases therefore must be a priority of government. And to better assist government in this effort, people must be empowered and enabled to take action to improve their health. This is the concept of health promotion. It aims to promote health and well being among individuals, communities and populations, enabling them to address the broad determinants of health in, order to reduce vulnerability and risks to ill health and disability throughout the life cycle, especially among the poor and marginalized groups. Towards this end, there is a need to create a central agency with adequate and sustainable financing, as well as some degree of financial independence, in order to fully undertake health promotion activities such as health education, social mobilization and advocacy. The bill therefore proposes the creation of a Health Promotion Institute to be funded from tobacco and alcohol taxes to ensure its sustainability and viability. The aim of such a strategy is two-fold - it secures funding for health promotion and at the same time counter the negative effects on health that have resulted from decades of cigarette and alcohol advertisements. This is not a new concept and has been tried and tested in Australia, Korea, Thailand and New Zealand. Countries such as Malaysia, Mongolia and China are also on the verge of enacting similar legislation. I believe it is time to put health in the hands of the people by helping them make informed choices and become masters of their own destinies. Through the Health Promotion Institute, our goal of making Filipinos manage their own health by 2010 will become a reality. It is for these reasons that 1 urge the speedy enactment of this measure. v- R, MD, M.P.H. J THIRTEENTH C0,NGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FIRST REGULAR SESSION 1 Senate No. Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 4 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-5 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 5 of the 13th Congress. This bill was reviously filed by my estc :med colleague Sen. Juan Ponce the impact it would have on the lives of our people I sought his permission to re- file it again, to which he graciously agreed to. Enrile during the I1 ph Congress. Considering the social relevance of the bill and In the face of the economic downtrend being experienced by the country today, our attention is drawn to the plight of the great majority of our taxpaying public who are now struggling to make both ends meet and stretch the peso. Indeed, our working people find themselves in a no win situation in this economic war of survival. They are told that their wages could not be augmented because the economy has slowed down and business is bad. But, with a stagnant level of earnings, they are now expected to cope with rising cost of commodities, higher water and electricity bills and an unbridled rise in the cost of providing education for their children. The value of the peso continues to deteriorate. And, as if these were not enough, ,a dramatic increase in government imposed fees and additional taxes ominously tooms in the horizon. The oil price increase could not be arrested, with the deregulation of the oil industry leaving the Government helpless and finding itself pleading with the oil companies. The currency deterioration is expected to continue as a necessary consequence of our poor economic conditions. As to the rising cost of almost everything under the sun, our people can only beg for mercy and appeal to the social conscience of big businessmen, monopolies and cartels. How Juan dela Cruz expected to hurdle all these? It is the author s humble belief that Congress is not only mandated but duty-bound to exercise its lawmaking powers to cushion the impact of these financial blows that are hitting the public hard. The proposed measure seeks to incresse the current levels of personal and additional exemptions for individual income tax under the national Internal Revenue Code (Republic Act No. 8424, as amended) It is submitted that this bill will help balance the drastic erosion in the purchasing power of our people s hard-earned money brought about by the inordinate rise in the cost of living. It is further submitted that the portion of our taxpayer s income which will be feed through these increased levels of exemption will enable families to spend more on their food, sustenance and other basic needs. Hence, while providing a much needed tax break for our income earners, this same measure will likewise put the tax-free portion of individual income to good use by increasing consumption and thereby triggering economic activity and dynamism. In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is therefore important . THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session 1 I h Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 5 of the 13th Congress. This bill was reviously filed by my estc :med colleague Sen. Juan Ponce the impact it would have on the lives of our people I sought his permission to re- file it again, to which he graciously agreed to. Enrile during the I1 ph Congress. Considering the social relevance of the bill and In the face of the economic downtrend being experienced by the country today, our attention is drawn to the plight of the great majority of our taxpaying public who are now struggling to make both ends meet and stretch the peso. Indeed, our working people find themselves in a no win situation in this economic war of survival. They are told that their wages could not be augmented because the economy has slowed down and business is bad. But, with a stagnant level of earnings, they are now expected to cope with rising cost of commodities, higher water and electricity bills and an unbridled rise in the cost of providing education for their children. The value of the peso continues to deteriorate. And, as if these were not enough, ,a dramatic increase in government imposed fees and additional taxes ominously tooms in the horizon. The oil price increase could not be arrested, with the deregulation of the oil industry leaving the Government helpless and finding itself pleading with the oil companies. The currency deterioration is expected to continue as a necessary consequence of our poor economic conditions. As to the rising cost of almost everything under the sun, our people can only beg for mercy and appeal to the social conscience of big businessmen, monopolies and cartels. How Juan dela Cruz expected to hurdle all these? It is the author s humble belief that Congress is not only mandated but duty-bound to exercise its lawmaking powers to cushion the impact of these financial blows that are hitting the public hard. The proposed measure seeks to incresse the current levels of personal and additional exemptions for individual income tax under the national Internal Revenue Code (Republic Act No. 8424, as amended) It is submitted that this bill will help balance the drastic erosion in the purchasing power of our people s hard-earned money brought about by the inordinate rise in the cost of living. It is further submitted that the portion of our taxpayer s income which will be feed through these increased levels of exemption will enable families to spend more on their food, sustenance and other basic needs. Hence, while providing a much needed tax break for our income earners, this same measure will likewise put the tax-free portion of individual income to good use by increasing consumption and thereby triggering economic activity and dynamism. In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is therefore important . THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session 1 I h Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 5 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-6 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 6 of the 13th Congress. The need to revitalize and strengthen our mass transit system is vital to the orderly development and continued growth of our country. At present, our national roads and highways are not sufficient to serve the needs of the traveling public. Neither are they an efficient means of traveling or transporting goods. They are congested and are often in disrepair. Railways are proven means of travel and transporting goods. Europe, the United States and Japan are showcases of the efficiency and reliability of the system. This bill thus seeks to create a National Railways System to provide and maintain an adequate, efficient, inexpensive, convenient public transport system responsive to the needs of our country. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC First Regular Session 30 p12:03 OF THE PHILIPPINES SENATE S. No. -4 6 Introduced by Senator Juan Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 6 of the 13th Congress. The need to revitalize and strengthen our mass transit system is vital to the orderly development and continued growth of our country. At present, our national roads and highways are not sufficient to serve the needs of the traveling public. Neither are they an efficient means of traveling or transporting goods. They are congested and are often in disrepair. Railways are proven means of travel and transporting goods. Europe, the United States and Japan are showcases of the efficiency and reliability of the system. This bill thus seeks to create a National Railways System to provide and maintain an adequate, efficient, inexpensive, convenient public transport system responsive to the needs of our country. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC First Regular Session 30 p12:03 OF THE PHILIPPINES SENATE S. No. -4 6 Introduced by Senator Juan Flavier
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What is SBN-7 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 7 of the 13th Congress. of classifying, reclassifying, and delineating all lands of the public domain, the DENR shall submit the final inventory of lands after which, Congress shall within a period of one hundred twenty (120) working days, 23 determine by law the specific limit of forestlands and national parks, and endangered 24 forests and watershed areas, marking clearly their boundaries on the ground. 25 Thereafter, such forestlands and national parks shall be conserved and may not be 26 diminished, except by law. .. . , - 29 - 1 2
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Senate Bill No. 7 of the 13th Congress. of classifying, reclassifying, and delineating all lands of the public domain, the DENR shall submit the final inventory of lands after which, Congress shall within a period of one hundred twenty (120) working days, 23 determine by law the specific limit of forestlands and national parks, and endangered 24 forests and watershed areas, marking clearly their boundaries on the ground. 25 Thereafter, such forestlands and national parks shall be conserved and may not be 26 diminished, except by law. .. . , - 29 - 1 2
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The author of Senate Bill No. 7 of the 13th Congress is Sen. Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-8 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 8 of the 13th Congress. The discovery of natural gas in the country has raised hopes about a brighter future for all of us. As an alternative to crude oil, natural gas may hold the key to the current energy crisis and our over dependence on petroleum products. However, this can only happen if we allow the natural gas industry to flourish and be fully developed. It is therefore imperative that we create conditions favorable to the establishment of a downstream Natural Gas Industry that will, among others, accelerate the expansion of natural gas service for the benefit of the populace. Likewise, it is also important that we lay down a regulatory framework that will ensure the quality, regularity, security and reasonableness of charges for the transmission, distribution and supply of natural gas. It is about time that we develop the downstream natural gas industry and transform it from an emerging industry to one that is mature and competitive. This, ultimately, will redound to the benefit of the country and will help ensure that power will always be a Jailable. For these reasons, I urge the immediate passage of the bill. R, MD, M.P.H. 1 1 5 6 7 8 ,. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHIUPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATI a Nn Introduced by SENATOR JIIAN M. FLAVIER
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Senate Bill No. 8 of the 13th Congress. The discovery of natural gas in the country has raised hopes about a brighter future for all of us. As an alternative to crude oil, natural gas may hold the key to the current energy crisis and our over dependence on petroleum products. However, this can only happen if we allow the natural gas industry to flourish and be fully developed. It is therefore imperative that we create conditions favorable to the establishment of a downstream Natural Gas Industry that will, among others, accelerate the expansion of natural gas service for the benefit of the populace. Likewise, it is also important that we lay down a regulatory framework that will ensure the quality, regularity, security and reasonableness of charges for the transmission, distribution and supply of natural gas. It is about time that we develop the downstream natural gas industry and transform it from an emerging industry to one that is mature and competitive. This, ultimately, will redound to the benefit of the country and will help ensure that power will always be a Jailable. For these reasons, I urge the immediate passage of the bill. R, MD, M.P.H. 1 1 5 6 7 8 ,. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHIUPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATI a Nn Introduced by SENATOR JIIAN M. FLAVIER
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Who is the author of SBN-8 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 8 of the 13th Congress is JIIAN M. FLAVIER.
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What is SBN-9 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 9 of the 13th Congress. Over-dependence of the Philippine economy on oil-based sources of energy has made it vulnerable to the effects of energy shortages due to natural and man-made calamities and to our general inability to procure required equipment and quantities of petroleum. A large outlay of government foreign exchange currency is used to purchase imported oil and related products. We should strive for self-sufficiency in energy by developing and utilizing our alternative indigenous resources. By so doing, we can ensure enough energy supply to fuel a growing economy, at less cost in terms of foreign reserves, and at the same time protect our endangered environment. Residents in areas where conventional sources of energy are based and proposed have voiced their concern for the enormous pollution problems and damages these systems impact upon the environment. Where effective protection measures are either not put in place or properly implemented, ecological imbalance occurs, thereby constituting a threat to life and the environment. Most non-conventional energy systems are environment-safe, as in wind and solar energy systems, and even environment-enhancing, as in systems for recycling waste into gas and biomass. Isolated groups and individuals have persisted and triutnphed in their efforts to harness non-conventional sources of energy for daily home and industrial use. The Philippines is not lacking in such forward-looking and enterprising citizens, who have sometimes deplored the perceived lack of genuine government interest in their work. Government must act soonest to pool these valuable talents and technologies together in an earnest and sustained effort to promote the nationwide development and utilization of economically viable non-conventional energy systems. The passage of this till, which provides a comprehensive program towards the realization of this objective, is therefore, most urgently recommended. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 ia4 . tiid 30 :ij9 First Regular Session ) SENATE Introduced by Se.rafor Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 9 of the 13th Congress. Over-dependence of the Philippine economy on oil-based sources of energy has made it vulnerable to the effects of energy shortages due to natural and man-made calamities and to our general inability to procure required equipment and quantities of petroleum. A large outlay of government foreign exchange currency is used to purchase imported oil and related products. We should strive for self-sufficiency in energy by developing and utilizing our alternative indigenous resources. By so doing, we can ensure enough energy supply to fuel a growing economy, at less cost in terms of foreign reserves, and at the same time protect our endangered environment. Residents in areas where conventional sources of energy are based and proposed have voiced their concern for the enormous pollution problems and damages these systems impact upon the environment. Where effective protection measures are either not put in place or properly implemented, ecological imbalance occurs, thereby constituting a threat to life and the environment. Most non-conventional energy systems are environment-safe, as in wind and solar energy systems, and even environment-enhancing, as in systems for recycling waste into gas and biomass. Isolated groups and individuals have persisted and triutnphed in their efforts to harness non-conventional sources of energy for daily home and industrial use. The Philippines is not lacking in such forward-looking and enterprising citizens, who have sometimes deplored the perceived lack of genuine government interest in their work. Government must act soonest to pool these valuable talents and technologies together in an earnest and sustained effort to promote the nationwide development and utilization of economically viable non-conventional energy systems. The passage of this till, which provides a comprehensive program towards the realization of this objective, is therefore, most urgently recommended. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 ia4 . tiid 30 :ij9 First Regular Session ) SENATE Introduced by Se.rafor Flavier
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What is SBN-10 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 10 of the 13th Congress. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 states that It is the policy of the State to pursue a Comprehensive agrarian Reform Program (CARP). The welfare of the landless farmers and farmworkers will receive the highest consideration to promote social justice and to move the nation towards sound rural development and industrialization, and the establishment of owner cultivatorship of economic-size farms as the basis of Philippine agriculture. (Section 2. Declaration of Principles and Policies). Despite these lofty aspirations, the implementation of the program has been saddled by the lack of support services to ensure productivity of farmer beneficiaries, illegal conversion of lands, landowners resistance, delay in the delivery of agrarian justice and so on. Even those farmers who have been issued Emancipation Patents (EPs) of Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) have not been spared their own share of difficulties. After prolonged engagements with the government and former landowners to obtain EPs and CLOAs, the farmers remain uncertain over their claim to the land they are tilling. This uncertainty is caused by the fact that EPs and CLOAs are apparently viewed as not having the same characteristics as other land titles by landowners and even some farmers and judges. In fact, past experiences have shown that these EPs and CLOAs can be cancelled anytime though existing laws grant EPs and CLOAs the same status as that of any other land title. Presidential Decree No. 266 provides that After the tenant-farmer shall have fully complied with the requirement for the grant of title under P.D. No. 27, an EP andlor grant shail be issued by the DAR on the basis of a duly approved survey plan. Full compliance, in this matter, indudes completion of full payment of the awarded agricultural land. In addition, Section 106 stales that the Registry of Deeds (ROD) shall complete the entries on the aforementioned EP and shall assign an original cedificate (OCV number in case of unregistered land, and in case registered pmpe , a comsponding fransbr cerlificaffe title (TCT) without requiring the surrender of the owner s duplicate of title to be canceled. (emphasis ours). Further, Executive Order No. 228, issued on Jufy 1, 1987, declares that qualified farmer beneficiaries are deemed full owners of the lands awarded to them under presidential Decree No. 27 (Octob0r 21, 1972). Republic Act No. 657, on the other hand, provides that the rights and responsibilities of the beneficiary shall commence from the time the Department of Agrarian Reform (OAR) makes an award of the land to him, such award shall be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the time the DAR takes actual possession of the land. Ownership of the beneficiary shall be evidenced by tbe CLOA, such shall contain the restfktionns and conditions provided for in this Act, and shall be recorded in the ROD and annotated on the Certificate of 7ltle. (emphasis our ). Some of us here in Congress may have heard of the cancellation of CLOAs in Hacienda Looc, Batangas, Sumilao, Bukidnon and Hacienda Maria, Agusan del Sur. These are only some of the 2,555 cases involving cancellation of EPs and CLOAs which covers 29,682 hectares of land. To be specific, the case of Hacienda Maria in Agusan del Sur invoivss ninety-four (94) farmers that were already in possession of the land with titles issued more that ten years ago. These titles are now facing cancellation, apparently an the ground that the former Ministry of Agrarian Reform has erroneously covered that piece of land under Presidentiat Decree No. 27. One of the grounds for cancellation under OAR Administrative Order No. 2, series of 1994 is when the land is found to be exemptedlexcluded from P.D. No. 27 E.O. No. 266 or CARP coverage or to be part of the landowner s retained areas as determined by the Secretary ar his authorized representative. On the lands voluntarily offered under section 19 of Republic Act No, 6657 but which are found to be outside the coverage of CARP. Mile the grounds for cancellation of EPs and CLOAs under DAR A0 No. 2, s. of 1994 are generally valid, setting a prescriptive period for the cancellation of EPs and CLOAs is in order. Truly, it is the height of calfousness to cancel EPs or CLOAs of farmer beneficiaries who have been, for yaars, diligently amortizing payments to their lands. With regard to OAR A0 No. 3, s. i996, it would also be unjust that farmer beneficiaries be made to suffer in a fault they did not have any part of. In awarding parcels of land to farmer beneficiaries, it is the DAR that negotiates with the landowners and farmer beneficiaries. The latter two parties do not have direct negotiation with each other except if the land will be under the direct payment scheme. In addition, it is the government and not the farmer beneficiaries that determines which lands would be covered by land reform. The farmer s participation only starts after the DAR has finished negotiations with the landowners and EPs or CLOAs are awarded to them. As such, the farmer beneficiaries should be regarded as innocent purchasers for value. This bill has six objectives. First, this legislation reaffirms that EPs and CLOAs are land titles under Presidential Decree No. 1529; second, it provides for prescriptive periods for the filing of petitions fur the cancellation of EPs and CLOAs; third, it provides for compensation to landowners, whose lands were erroneously covered by land reform programs; and fourth, it ensures that the farmer beneficiaries do not bear the consequenws of the DAR s errors in distributing lands that should have been exempted from coverage of our agrarian laws, Fifth, this legislation limits the effect of the Department of Justice Opinion 0. 44, series of I990 that excludes lands that have been reclassified or even without the concurrence of the Department of Agrarian Reform. The DOJ Opinion, though not a law, has been continuously cited as a ground for cancellation of EPs and CLOAs. Finally, it prevents the cancellation of EPs and CLQAs through the enactment of laws that further exempt lands from the coverage of agrarian reform laws. An example of this is the cancellation of EPs and CLOAs on the ground that the landowners were not paid just compensation. Truly, farmer beneficiaries should not be deprived of the lands awarded to them if the government is unabie to fulfill its duties under the laws. Passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 38 FW12 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 1 First Regular Session i OF THE PHILIPPINES d 5 SENATE . lY s. NO. Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 10 of the 13th Congress. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 states that It is the policy of the State to pursue a Comprehensive agrarian Reform Program (CARP). The welfare of the landless farmers and farmworkers will receive the highest consideration to promote social justice and to move the nation towards sound rural development and industrialization, and the establishment of owner cultivatorship of economic-size farms as the basis of Philippine agriculture. (Section 2. Declaration of Principles and Policies). Despite these lofty aspirations, the implementation of the program has been saddled by the lack of support services to ensure productivity of farmer beneficiaries, illegal conversion of lands, landowners resistance, delay in the delivery of agrarian justice and so on. Even those farmers who have been issued Emancipation Patents (EPs) of Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) have not been spared their own share of difficulties. After prolonged engagements with the government and former landowners to obtain EPs and CLOAs, the farmers remain uncertain over their claim to the land they are tilling. This uncertainty is caused by the fact that EPs and CLOAs are apparently viewed as not having the same characteristics as other land titles by landowners and even some farmers and judges. In fact, past experiences have shown that these EPs and CLOAs can be cancelled anytime though existing laws grant EPs and CLOAs the same status as that of any other land title. Presidential Decree No. 266 provides that After the tenant-farmer shall have fully complied with the requirement for the grant of title under P.D. No. 27, an EP andlor grant shail be issued by the DAR on the basis of a duly approved survey plan. Full compliance, in this matter, indudes completion of full payment of the awarded agricultural land. In addition, Section 106 stales that the Registry of Deeds (ROD) shall complete the entries on the aforementioned EP and shall assign an original cedificate (OCV number in case of unregistered land, and in case registered pmpe , a comsponding fransbr cerlificaffe title (TCT) without requiring the surrender of the owner s duplicate of title to be canceled. (emphasis ours). Further, Executive Order No. 228, issued on Jufy 1, 1987, declares that qualified farmer beneficiaries are deemed full owners of the lands awarded to them under presidential Decree No. 27 (Octob0r 21, 1972). Republic Act No. 657, on the other hand, provides that the rights and responsibilities of the beneficiary shall commence from the time the Department of Agrarian Reform (OAR) makes an award of the land to him, such award shall be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the time the DAR takes actual possession of the land. Ownership of the beneficiary shall be evidenced by tbe CLOA, such shall contain the restfktionns and conditions provided for in this Act, and shall be recorded in the ROD and annotated on the Certificate of 7ltle. (emphasis our ). Some of us here in Congress may have heard of the cancellation of CLOAs in Hacienda Looc, Batangas, Sumilao, Bukidnon and Hacienda Maria, Agusan del Sur. These are only some of the 2,555 cases involving cancellation of EPs and CLOAs which covers 29,682 hectares of land. To be specific, the case of Hacienda Maria in Agusan del Sur invoivss ninety-four (94) farmers that were already in possession of the land with titles issued more that ten years ago. These titles are now facing cancellation, apparently an the ground that the former Ministry of Agrarian Reform has erroneously covered that piece of land under Presidentiat Decree No. 27. One of the grounds for cancellation under OAR Administrative Order No. 2, series of 1994 is when the land is found to be exemptedlexcluded from P.D. No. 27 E.O. No. 266 or CARP coverage or to be part of the landowner s retained areas as determined by the Secretary ar his authorized representative. On the lands voluntarily offered under section 19 of Republic Act No, 6657 but which are found to be outside the coverage of CARP. Mile the grounds for cancellation of EPs and CLOAs under DAR A0 No. 2, s. of 1994 are generally valid, setting a prescriptive period for the cancellation of EPs and CLOAs is in order. Truly, it is the height of calfousness to cancel EPs or CLOAs of farmer beneficiaries who have been, for yaars, diligently amortizing payments to their lands. With regard to OAR A0 No. 3, s. i996, it would also be unjust that farmer beneficiaries be made to suffer in a fault they did not have any part of. In awarding parcels of land to farmer beneficiaries, it is the DAR that negotiates with the landowners and farmer beneficiaries. The latter two parties do not have direct negotiation with each other except if the land will be under the direct payment scheme. In addition, it is the government and not the farmer beneficiaries that determines which lands would be covered by land reform. The farmer s participation only starts after the DAR has finished negotiations with the landowners and EPs or CLOAs are awarded to them. As such, the farmer beneficiaries should be regarded as innocent purchasers for value. This bill has six objectives. First, this legislation reaffirms that EPs and CLOAs are land titles under Presidential Decree No. 1529; second, it provides for prescriptive periods for the filing of petitions fur the cancellation of EPs and CLOAs; third, it provides for compensation to landowners, whose lands were erroneously covered by land reform programs; and fourth, it ensures that the farmer beneficiaries do not bear the consequenws of the DAR s errors in distributing lands that should have been exempted from coverage of our agrarian laws, Fifth, this legislation limits the effect of the Department of Justice Opinion 0. 44, series of I990 that excludes lands that have been reclassified or even without the concurrence of the Department of Agrarian Reform. The DOJ Opinion, though not a law, has been continuously cited as a ground for cancellation of EPs and CLOAs. Finally, it prevents the cancellation of EPs and CLQAs through the enactment of laws that further exempt lands from the coverage of agrarian reform laws. An example of this is the cancellation of EPs and CLOAs on the ground that the landowners were not paid just compensation. Truly, farmer beneficiaries should not be deprived of the lands awarded to them if the government is unabie to fulfill its duties under the laws. Passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 38 FW12 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 1 First Regular Session i OF THE PHILIPPINES d 5 SENATE . lY s. NO. Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Who is the author of SBN-10 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 10 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-11 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 11 of the 13th Congress. The purpose of the Public Land Act of 1936 was to distribute land to the people for their economic well-being. During that time, the country s population was relatively low in proportion to vast land resources. Present conditions have rendered this law inadequate to the demands of growing population and the present strategy of developing the country s natural resources. Moreover, the tenurial system espoused by the Public Land Act has been outpaced by developments related to the protection of the environment. The need to update our land laws can no longer be postponed. This proposed Revised Public Land Act of the Philippines seeks to do just that: it seeks to underscore the ecological and conservation aspects of land development, and gives due recognition to the role of indigenous cultural communities (ICCs). The stewardship concept of landholding has also been incorporated in this Act, underscoring the responsibility of those who possess the land. The coverage of this Act includes agricultural lands and those for non-forestry use, ancestral lands, friar lands and those not under the jurisdiction of any government agency. Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. . . , e- THIRTEENTH CONGRESS F THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINE ) :; First Regular Session 1 .. 14 . ..... - . Introduced by Senator Flavier REVISED PUBLIC LAND ACT OF THE PHILIPPINE .. Be if enacted by the Senate and the House of Represenfafives in Congress assembled: SECTION. 1. Short We. - This Act shall be known as The Revised Public Land Act of the Philippines.
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Senate Bill No. 11 of the 13th Congress. The purpose of the Public Land Act of 1936 was to distribute land to the people for their economic well-being. During that time, the country s population was relatively low in proportion to vast land resources. Present conditions have rendered this law inadequate to the demands of growing population and the present strategy of developing the country s natural resources. Moreover, the tenurial system espoused by the Public Land Act has been outpaced by developments related to the protection of the environment. The need to update our land laws can no longer be postponed. This proposed Revised Public Land Act of the Philippines seeks to do just that: it seeks to underscore the ecological and conservation aspects of land development, and gives due recognition to the role of indigenous cultural communities (ICCs). The stewardship concept of landholding has also been incorporated in this Act, underscoring the responsibility of those who possess the land. The coverage of this Act includes agricultural lands and those for non-forestry use, ancestral lands, friar lands and those not under the jurisdiction of any government agency. Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. . . , e- THIRTEENTH CONGRESS F THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINE ) :; First Regular Session 1 .. 14 . ..... - . Introduced by Senator Flavier REVISED PUBLIC LAND ACT OF THE PHILIPPINE .. Be if enacted by the Senate and the House of Represenfafives in Congress assembled: SECTION. 1. Short We. - This Act shall be known as The Revised Public Land Act of the Philippines.
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What is SBN-12 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 12 of the 13th Congress. and Objective. - It is the purpose and objective of this Act to translate into the practical realities of the Philippines politics the State policy enunciated in Article II, section 26 of the 1987 Constitution to guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties (Article 11, section 26) and the mandate to Congress in Article XIII, Section I therefore to enact measures that ... reduces social, economic and political power for the common good .
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Senate Bill No. 12 of the 13th Congress. and Objective. - It is the purpose and objective of this Act to translate into the practical realities of the Philippines politics the State policy enunciated in Article II, section 26 of the 1987 Constitution to guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties (Article 11, section 26) and the mandate to Congress in Article XIII, Section I therefore to enact measures that ... reduces social, economic and political power for the common good .
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What is SBN-13 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 13 of the 13th Congress. ARTICLE THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY- TWO OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN A THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION I. Article 370 of Republic Act Numbered Three Hundred Eighty-six, is hereby amended to read as follows: . , Article 370. A married woman may use: (I) HER MAIDEN FIRST NAME AND SURNAME, or (2) Her maiden first name and surname and add her husband s surname, or (3) Her maiden first name and her husband s surname, or (4) Her husband s full name, but prefixing a word indicating that she is his wife, such as Mrs. .
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Senate Bill No. 13 of the 13th Congress. ARTICLE THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY- TWO OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN A THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION I. Article 370 of Republic Act Numbered Three Hundred Eighty-six, is hereby amended to read as follows: . , Article 370. A married woman may use: (I) HER MAIDEN FIRST NAME AND SURNAME, or (2) Her maiden first name and surname and add her husband s surname, or (3) Her maiden first name and her husband s surname, or (4) Her husband s full name, but prefixing a word indicating that she is his wife, such as Mrs. .
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Who is the author of SBN-13 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 13 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-14 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 14 of the 13th Congress. of this Act to institute the Halal system in order to promote Philippine Halal products and services for export. Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act: a Shariah Law - means the Islamic Law based on the Al-Q uw Al-Hadith (Traditions of the Messenger of Allah), Ijma (Consensus of Islamic Scholars) and Qiyas (Legai Deduction or Analogy) according to the Shafei or any one of the Hanafi, Maliki or Hanbali Schools of Thought which have been practiced by countries where these guidelines have been implemented. Hald - means lawful, as pertaining to food or products permitted for b. human consumption under Shariah Law. c. Carrion - as defined by Shariah Law, means the flesh of swine and dogs; flesh of dead animals that have been sacrificed to idols; flowing blood; flesh partly 2 .. . , 1 2 3 4 5 6 I 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 consumed by beasts and buds of prey; and dead or decaying flesh of animals felled by strangulation, beating or goring. d. Najis - as defined by Shariah Law, means things that are themselves filthy and cannot be cleaned like: pork, blood and carrion, as well as lawful food that has been contaminated or has come in contact with filth. Section 4. General Guidelines. - There shall be established for the food, beverage, cosmetics, garments and textile, and other concerned industries the following general guidelines on the preparation, handling, storage and verification of Halal products to serve as basic requirements for certification as well as the accreditation of Halal abattoirs, outlets and other service establishments: a The food or product, or their ingredients, does not contain any components of animals and carrion that are prohibited under Shariah Law, or animals that are not slaughtered according to Shariah Law. b. The food or product does not contain ingredients that are considered Najis by Shariah Law. c. The food or product is not prepared, processed or manufactured using equipment that has been contaminated with Najis. During its preparation, processing, storage or transportation, the food or product is Mly separated from, and does not come in contact with, any other food or product that has been decreed Najis by Shariah Law or does not meet the requirements stated in items (a), (b) or (c) above. Service establishments such as, but not limited to, hotels, restaurants, resorts and similar service facilities purposely established for and catering to Muslim patrons and abattoirs, factories, and similar establishments purposely producing Halal goods shall conform to the national standards on Halal certification and accreditation. Labels of products that are certified Halal shall contain the word Halal or its equivalent term and should not be used in ways which codd give rise to doubt about the safety of similar food or claims that halal foods are nutritionally superior to, or healthier than, other foods. These guidelines shall be used together with the country s existins provisions of law on the preparation, processing, manufacturing of food and non-food and other products in accordance with health, hygiene and sanitation standards and good manufmring prmtices. Section 5. Philippine Halal Executive Council. - A Philippine Halal Executive Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, is hereby created and shall exist for a d. e. f 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 transitory period of five (5) years pending its transformation into the Philippine Halal Certification and Accreditation Board established under Section 8 hereof. The Council shall be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture A). The Executive Director of the Office on Muslim AfFairs shall be the Vice-chairman and the Chief Operating Qfficer. The Council shall have as members the following representatives: a. Two (2) representatives from the DTI composed of one (1) representative each from the Bureau of Export Trade and Promotion (BETP) and the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) of the DTI; b. Two (2) representatives from the Department of Agriculture composed of one (1) representative each om Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) and the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) of the DA; c, One (1) representative from the Department of Health - Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) d. One (1) representative from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) e. One (1) representative from the National Food Authority - Food Development Center (NFA-FDC) f. One (1) representative from the OEcice of Muslim Affairs (OMA) - Bureau of External Relations g. One (1) representative from the Islamic Da wah Council of the Philippines h. One (1) representative from the Ulama Council of the Philippines i. Two (2) representatives from the private sector to be nominated by the .. I Philippine Exporter s Confederation, Inc. Section 6. Function of the Council. - The Council shall establish the certification scheme for Halal food and non-food products and services and the accreditation system for establishments engaged in the manufacture, distribution and provision of the same and shall oversee the initial implementation of both programs. For this purpose, the Council shall issue Halal certification and or accreditation which shall be valid for a period of one (1) year and renewable every year thereafter. The Council shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act. Section 7. Hal Certification and Accreditation. - The system guidelines established by the Council shall be called the Philippine Halal Certification and Accreditation Standards, hereinafter referred to as the Standards. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 The Standards shall provide the specific guidelines for a comprehensive and integrated PWippine Halal certification and accreditation system that will govern the extraction, preparation, processing, manufacture and production, packaging, labeling, transportation, storage, marketing and distribution of Halal foods and products as well as the accreditation of Halal abattoirs, outlets, hotels, restaurants and concerned service establishments. The Standards shall conform to existing international standards and guidelines on Halal. The Council shall submit a find copy of the Standards to the President and to Congress within one (1) year from its creation. Section 8. Transition Period. - The Council shall be deemed abolished five (5) yeyears fiom its creation and shall be replaced by the Philippine Walal Certification and Accreditation Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall undertake the functions of the Council and continue to oversee the implementation of the Standards and this Act. The Board shall be an independent autonomous body, attached to the Office of the President, and shall be subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. Section 9. Composition of the Board. - The Board shall be headed by a Chairman and assisted by two (2) Vice-Chairmen, all appointed by the President. The representatives from agencies in the debct Council shall automatically constitute the Technical Advisory Committee of the Board. The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive Officer. Section 10. Board Secretariat. - The Board shall have a Secretariat, herein created, headed by an Executive Director who shall assist the Chairman in the day-to-day operations. Section 11. Congressional Oversight Cormmitte . - Three (3) years from the egectivity of this Act, a Congressional Oversight Committee composed of Senate Committees on Trade and Commerce and Cultural Communities, and the House of Representatives Comniittees on Trade and Industry and Mislim Affairs, shall tie constituted for the purpose of evaluating the implementation of the Philippine Halal certification and accreditation system under the supervision of the Council and if warranted, recommend the appropriate legislative measures to support, complement, supplement or amend this Act. Section 12. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the D?r, 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 and where covered by specific provisions of this Act, the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Science and Technology, the Office of Muslim affairs .and other appropriate agencies, Thereafter, and after the creation of the Board, such funds as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Section 13. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be subsequently declared unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in full force and effect. Section 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which are inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. Section 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. Approved, x 6
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Senate Bill No. 14 of the 13th Congress. of this Act to institute the Halal system in order to promote Philippine Halal products and services for export. Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act: a Shariah Law - means the Islamic Law based on the Al-Q uw Al-Hadith (Traditions of the Messenger of Allah), Ijma (Consensus of Islamic Scholars) and Qiyas (Legai Deduction or Analogy) according to the Shafei or any one of the Hanafi, Maliki or Hanbali Schools of Thought which have been practiced by countries where these guidelines have been implemented. Hald - means lawful, as pertaining to food or products permitted for b. human consumption under Shariah Law. c. Carrion - as defined by Shariah Law, means the flesh of swine and dogs; flesh of dead animals that have been sacrificed to idols; flowing blood; flesh partly 2 .. . , 1 2 3 4 5 6 I 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 consumed by beasts and buds of prey; and dead or decaying flesh of animals felled by strangulation, beating or goring. d. Najis - as defined by Shariah Law, means things that are themselves filthy and cannot be cleaned like: pork, blood and carrion, as well as lawful food that has been contaminated or has come in contact with filth. Section 4. General Guidelines. - There shall be established for the food, beverage, cosmetics, garments and textile, and other concerned industries the following general guidelines on the preparation, handling, storage and verification of Halal products to serve as basic requirements for certification as well as the accreditation of Halal abattoirs, outlets and other service establishments: a The food or product, or their ingredients, does not contain any components of animals and carrion that are prohibited under Shariah Law, or animals that are not slaughtered according to Shariah Law. b. The food or product does not contain ingredients that are considered Najis by Shariah Law. c. The food or product is not prepared, processed or manufactured using equipment that has been contaminated with Najis. During its preparation, processing, storage or transportation, the food or product is Mly separated from, and does not come in contact with, any other food or product that has been decreed Najis by Shariah Law or does not meet the requirements stated in items (a), (b) or (c) above. Service establishments such as, but not limited to, hotels, restaurants, resorts and similar service facilities purposely established for and catering to Muslim patrons and abattoirs, factories, and similar establishments purposely producing Halal goods shall conform to the national standards on Halal certification and accreditation. Labels of products that are certified Halal shall contain the word Halal or its equivalent term and should not be used in ways which codd give rise to doubt about the safety of similar food or claims that halal foods are nutritionally superior to, or healthier than, other foods. These guidelines shall be used together with the country s existins provisions of law on the preparation, processing, manufacturing of food and non-food and other products in accordance with health, hygiene and sanitation standards and good manufmring prmtices. Section 5. Philippine Halal Executive Council. - A Philippine Halal Executive Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, is hereby created and shall exist for a d. e. f 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 transitory period of five (5) years pending its transformation into the Philippine Halal Certification and Accreditation Board established under Section 8 hereof. The Council shall be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture A). The Executive Director of the Office on Muslim AfFairs shall be the Vice-chairman and the Chief Operating Qfficer. The Council shall have as members the following representatives: a. Two (2) representatives from the DTI composed of one (1) representative each from the Bureau of Export Trade and Promotion (BETP) and the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) of the DTI; b. Two (2) representatives from the Department of Agriculture composed of one (1) representative each om Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) and the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) of the DA; c, One (1) representative from the Department of Health - Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) d. One (1) representative from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) e. One (1) representative from the National Food Authority - Food Development Center (NFA-FDC) f. One (1) representative from the OEcice of Muslim Affairs (OMA) - Bureau of External Relations g. One (1) representative from the Islamic Da wah Council of the Philippines h. One (1) representative from the Ulama Council of the Philippines i. Two (2) representatives from the private sector to be nominated by the .. I Philippine Exporter s Confederation, Inc. Section 6. Function of the Council. - The Council shall establish the certification scheme for Halal food and non-food products and services and the accreditation system for establishments engaged in the manufacture, distribution and provision of the same and shall oversee the initial implementation of both programs. For this purpose, the Council shall issue Halal certification and or accreditation which shall be valid for a period of one (1) year and renewable every year thereafter. The Council shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act. Section 7. Hal Certification and Accreditation. - The system guidelines established by the Council shall be called the Philippine Halal Certification and Accreditation Standards, hereinafter referred to as the Standards. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 The Standards shall provide the specific guidelines for a comprehensive and integrated PWippine Halal certification and accreditation system that will govern the extraction, preparation, processing, manufacture and production, packaging, labeling, transportation, storage, marketing and distribution of Halal foods and products as well as the accreditation of Halal abattoirs, outlets, hotels, restaurants and concerned service establishments. The Standards shall conform to existing international standards and guidelines on Halal. The Council shall submit a find copy of the Standards to the President and to Congress within one (1) year from its creation. Section 8. Transition Period. - The Council shall be deemed abolished five (5) yeyears fiom its creation and shall be replaced by the Philippine Walal Certification and Accreditation Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall undertake the functions of the Council and continue to oversee the implementation of the Standards and this Act. The Board shall be an independent autonomous body, attached to the Office of the President, and shall be subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. Section 9. Composition of the Board. - The Board shall be headed by a Chairman and assisted by two (2) Vice-Chairmen, all appointed by the President. The representatives from agencies in the debct Council shall automatically constitute the Technical Advisory Committee of the Board. The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive Officer. Section 10. Board Secretariat. - The Board shall have a Secretariat, herein created, headed by an Executive Director who shall assist the Chairman in the day-to-day operations. Section 11. Congressional Oversight Cormmitte . - Three (3) years from the egectivity of this Act, a Congressional Oversight Committee composed of Senate Committees on Trade and Commerce and Cultural Communities, and the House of Representatives Comniittees on Trade and Industry and Mislim Affairs, shall tie constituted for the purpose of evaluating the implementation of the Philippine Halal certification and accreditation system under the supervision of the Council and if warranted, recommend the appropriate legislative measures to support, complement, supplement or amend this Act. Section 12. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the D?r, 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 and where covered by specific provisions of this Act, the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Science and Technology, the Office of Muslim affairs .and other appropriate agencies, Thereafter, and after the creation of the Board, such funds as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Section 13. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be subsequently declared unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in full force and effect. Section 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which are inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. Section 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. Approved, x 6
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Senate Bill No. 15 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to grant to the residents of the region where a geothermal energy plant is located, a thirty percent (30 ) discount on the rate of their electric consumption . The Philippines is the second biggest geothermal energy producer in the world. Since the issuance on June 11, 1970 of Presidential Decree No. 1442, entitled
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Senate Bill No. 15 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to grant to the residents of the region where a geothermal energy plant is located, a thirty percent (30 ) discount on the rate of their electric consumption . The Philippines is the second biggest geothermal energy producer in the world. Since the issuance on June 11, 1970 of Presidential Decree No. 1442, entitled
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The author of Senate Bill No. 15 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-16 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 16 of the 13th Congress. This bill introduces amendments to the Public Service Law, Commonwealth Act No. 146, amended. The amendments redefine the term public service in the said law to exclude certain activities from the protection and regulation of the law, including the burden of obtaining the certificate of public convenience. The public service law requires an enterprise engaged in a public service to obtain a certificate of public convenience, or of public convenience and necessity as the case maybe. Issuance of such certificate effectively grants a franchise to the enterprise, guaranteeing it a fixed rate of return, based on the value of the assets it employs in the public service. Reciprocally, it should comply with the rules and requirements imposed by the regulatory agency, which at present is either the Department of Transportation and Communications or the Energy Regulatory Board. Activities classified in the existing law as public service include the following: a. b. C. d. e. f. g h. i. Common Carriers - railroad, street and traction railways, subway motor vehicle, whether for freight or passenger; Express Service; Steamboat, steamship line, porfines, ferries and water craft, transporting freight and or passengers; Shipyard, marine railway, marine repair shop, wharf or dock; Ice plant, ice refrigeration plant; Can a I , irrigation system ; Gas, electric lights, heat and power, water supply and power; Petroleum, sewerage system; Wire or wireless communications system, wire or wireless broadcasting stations. Many advances in technology, and changes in the industrial and economic situation have taken place since CA 146 was enacted in November 1936. These technological and industrial changes have made it easier and cheaper to put up the facilities required to render some of the public services . These changes remove the need to create the regulated monopolies oligopolies that franchises imply, thus putting into question the continucd inclusion of some of the above activities as franchised public services with a guaranteed rate of return. For the foregoing reasons, the amendments in this bill would exclude from the above activities the following: EXPRESS SERVICE At present there are several express services in operation. They deliver messages and parcels domestically and or internationally. SHIPYARD, MARINE RAILWAY, MARINE REPAIR SHOP, WHARF OR DOCK These activities are already under the jurisdiction of either MARINA or PPA. There is no longer any reason for the first three activities, under the MARINA jurisdiction, to be considered a 2ublic service; they are not so considered in any market economy country that we know of. Wharves and docks are under the jurisdiction of the PPA. ICE PLANT, ICE-REFRIGERATION PLANT Tremendous advances have been made in the ice-making, refrigeration cold storage and food preservation industries and their technologies in the last 50 years. These advances have brought down the cost of refrigeration, reduced the economic size of ice plants and refrigeration plants, greatly widened the uses of and need for refrigeration, particularly in food preservation, storage and processing. Ice making equipment in the last 50 years have become so small, inexpensive and simple that an ice plant may be viable in a small fishing village. This possibility could not have been thought of with the state of technology in the 1920 s. Thus ice and refrigeration plants should be allowed to proliferate as private businesses to serve the needs of farmers, fishermen and general public instead of being limited by franchises and regulation. CANAL, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Instead of limiting establishment of irrigation systems, by private organizations with franchise requirement, they should be encouraged to relieve government s burden of widening the irrigated area in the country. This liberalization will not remove the need to apply with the appropriate government agency for the rights to impound and distribute the water from source. PETROLEUM The petroleum industry is subject to regulation with respect to selling prices of finished products by the Energy Regulatory Board. The industry itself is not presently considered as a public utility, nor subject to any other regulation as such. The bill also provides that purely freight ships, without a fixed route, should not be considered a public service. We believe they should be subject to regulation only with respect to the maximum freight rates they may charge. We suggest that the ceiling rates should be equal to those allowed to ships and shipping lines carrying both passengers and freight. Another important provision of the billr allows the regulatory agencies to establish maximum charges for any public service as may be determined to be better suited to ceiling rather than fixed rates. The law only allows the regulatory agencies to fix definite rates for the public service. If for example the freight rate fixed per ton of cargo from Manila to Lucena is P500, and a trucker were to charge only P480, he would theoretically be in violation of his license. The amendment we propose would allow the Board of Transportation to establish P500 as the maximum, not the fixed rate. On this rate setting, the trucker could not charge any rate he chooses, provided the P500 rate is not exceeded. This would induce competition into the operation of a number of public services with expected consequent benefits to the general public. In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly requested. denator THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session S ENATE Introduce by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 16 of the 13th Congress. This bill introduces amendments to the Public Service Law, Commonwealth Act No. 146, amended. The amendments redefine the term public service in the said law to exclude certain activities from the protection and regulation of the law, including the burden of obtaining the certificate of public convenience. The public service law requires an enterprise engaged in a public service to obtain a certificate of public convenience, or of public convenience and necessity as the case maybe. Issuance of such certificate effectively grants a franchise to the enterprise, guaranteeing it a fixed rate of return, based on the value of the assets it employs in the public service. Reciprocally, it should comply with the rules and requirements imposed by the regulatory agency, which at present is either the Department of Transportation and Communications or the Energy Regulatory Board. Activities classified in the existing law as public service include the following: a. b. C. d. e. f. g h. i. Common Carriers - railroad, street and traction railways, subway motor vehicle, whether for freight or passenger; Express Service; Steamboat, steamship line, porfines, ferries and water craft, transporting freight and or passengers; Shipyard, marine railway, marine repair shop, wharf or dock; Ice plant, ice refrigeration plant; Can a I , irrigation system ; Gas, electric lights, heat and power, water supply and power; Petroleum, sewerage system; Wire or wireless communications system, wire or wireless broadcasting stations. Many advances in technology, and changes in the industrial and economic situation have taken place since CA 146 was enacted in November 1936. These technological and industrial changes have made it easier and cheaper to put up the facilities required to render some of the public services . These changes remove the need to create the regulated monopolies oligopolies that franchises imply, thus putting into question the continucd inclusion of some of the above activities as franchised public services with a guaranteed rate of return. For the foregoing reasons, the amendments in this bill would exclude from the above activities the following: EXPRESS SERVICE At present there are several express services in operation. They deliver messages and parcels domestically and or internationally. SHIPYARD, MARINE RAILWAY, MARINE REPAIR SHOP, WHARF OR DOCK These activities are already under the jurisdiction of either MARINA or PPA. There is no longer any reason for the first three activities, under the MARINA jurisdiction, to be considered a 2ublic service; they are not so considered in any market economy country that we know of. Wharves and docks are under the jurisdiction of the PPA. ICE PLANT, ICE-REFRIGERATION PLANT Tremendous advances have been made in the ice-making, refrigeration cold storage and food preservation industries and their technologies in the last 50 years. These advances have brought down the cost of refrigeration, reduced the economic size of ice plants and refrigeration plants, greatly widened the uses of and need for refrigeration, particularly in food preservation, storage and processing. Ice making equipment in the last 50 years have become so small, inexpensive and simple that an ice plant may be viable in a small fishing village. This possibility could not have been thought of with the state of technology in the 1920 s. Thus ice and refrigeration plants should be allowed to proliferate as private businesses to serve the needs of farmers, fishermen and general public instead of being limited by franchises and regulation. CANAL, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Instead of limiting establishment of irrigation systems, by private organizations with franchise requirement, they should be encouraged to relieve government s burden of widening the irrigated area in the country. This liberalization will not remove the need to apply with the appropriate government agency for the rights to impound and distribute the water from source. PETROLEUM The petroleum industry is subject to regulation with respect to selling prices of finished products by the Energy Regulatory Board. The industry itself is not presently considered as a public utility, nor subject to any other regulation as such. The bill also provides that purely freight ships, without a fixed route, should not be considered a public service. We believe they should be subject to regulation only with respect to the maximum freight rates they may charge. We suggest that the ceiling rates should be equal to those allowed to ships and shipping lines carrying both passengers and freight. Another important provision of the billr allows the regulatory agencies to establish maximum charges for any public service as may be determined to be better suited to ceiling rather than fixed rates. The law only allows the regulatory agencies to fix definite rates for the public service. If for example the freight rate fixed per ton of cargo from Manila to Lucena is P500, and a trucker were to charge only P480, he would theoretically be in violation of his license. The amendment we propose would allow the Board of Transportation to establish P500 as the maximum, not the fixed rate. On this rate setting, the trucker could not charge any rate he chooses, provided the P500 rate is not exceeded. This would induce competition into the operation of a number of public services with expected consequent benefits to the general public. In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly requested. denator THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session S ENATE Introduce by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Who is the author of SBN-16 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 16 of the 13th Congress is Senator Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-17 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 17 of the 13th Congress is a legislative proposal, but detailed information about its purpose is not available in the current data.
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Who is the author of SBN-17 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 17 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-18 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 18 of the 13th Congress. This bill was previously filed by my esteemed colleague Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile during the 1 lth Congress. Considering the social relevance of the bill and the impact it would have on the lives of our people 1 sought his permission to re-file it again, to which he graciously agreed to. The State recognizes the significant contributions of overseas Filipinos to the national economy through the foreign exchange remittances they generate. Thus, R.A. 6768, otherwise known as the Balikbayan Program was enacted into law on November 3, 1989. It provides benefits and privileges to returning Filipino citizens living or working abroad and their families through a tax-free purchase privilege in the amount of One Thousand US dollars (US lOOO.OO at the Philippine duty-free shops within forty-eight (48) hours from the time of their arrival. The program not only increases inflow of dollars and boosts our tourism industry but also encourages our overseas workers and those permanently residing abroad to come and visit the country. However, the President recently announced government s plan to rationalize the operation of duty-free shops. Thus, goads sold in the shops will be confined to traditional merchandise such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and chocolate bars. As a result, government s continuos commitment to serve and honor these unsung heroes will be greatly hampered as they could no longer buy basic goods and commodities. As the government acknowledges the value and sacrifices made by overseas Filipino workers, it is just proper and appropriate to grant additional benefits to our country s economic agents through the enactment of legislative measure that shall guarantee direct benefit for them and their families. This shall likewise raise public consciousness on their indispensable contributions to our economy since it entails the participation of all leading stores and malls engaged in retail trade nationwide. Section 18, Article If of the Constitution provides: The labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. Thus, considering the rising cost of living nowadays due to peso devaluation and the economic crisis, there is an urgent need .to enact a legislative measure to provide continuos assistance to our overseas Filipino workers by re-enforcing their purchasing power. Since not all returning QFWs avail of the duty-free shopping privilege as they intend to spend their hard-earned money on the education, home improvements and basic needs of the family, they should be given an option to buy these goods at affordable prices at various leading stores nationwide. Unlike in a duty-free shop where they are only given forty-eight (48) hours within which to avail of this privilege, this bill provides that they may make their purchases within two (2) weeks from their arrival. They can therefore avail of this even if they go directly to their respective home provinces several days after arrival from abroad. Hence, providing them a special privilege of VAT-free purchase of their household necessities in leading store outlets in Metro manila and in the provinces will greatly enhance their welfare. This bill, therefore, seeks to grant additional benefits to our overseas workers and their families by allowing them a maximum two thousand US dollars (US 2,000.00) purchase of VAT-free consumer goods from leading stores engage in retail trade not only in mtro Manila but also in their home provinces within two (2) weeks from their date of arrival. A coupon-type booklet shall be issued to returning overseas Filipino workers whose names appear in the master list furnished by the Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) by a representative of the Bureau of Internal Revenue inside the international airport. The coupon serves as proof of claiming their VAT-free purchases of goods. Participating store outlets are given incentives through tax credits from the coupons collected from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. In view of the foregoing early passage of this bill is urgently requested. 1 IER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session ) SENATE S. NO. Introduced by senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 18 of the 13th Congress. This bill was previously filed by my esteemed colleague Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile during the 1 lth Congress. Considering the social relevance of the bill and the impact it would have on the lives of our people 1 sought his permission to re-file it again, to which he graciously agreed to. The State recognizes the significant contributions of overseas Filipinos to the national economy through the foreign exchange remittances they generate. Thus, R.A. 6768, otherwise known as the Balikbayan Program was enacted into law on November 3, 1989. It provides benefits and privileges to returning Filipino citizens living or working abroad and their families through a tax-free purchase privilege in the amount of One Thousand US dollars (US lOOO.OO at the Philippine duty-free shops within forty-eight (48) hours from the time of their arrival. The program not only increases inflow of dollars and boosts our tourism industry but also encourages our overseas workers and those permanently residing abroad to come and visit the country. However, the President recently announced government s plan to rationalize the operation of duty-free shops. Thus, goads sold in the shops will be confined to traditional merchandise such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and chocolate bars. As a result, government s continuos commitment to serve and honor these unsung heroes will be greatly hampered as they could no longer buy basic goods and commodities. As the government acknowledges the value and sacrifices made by overseas Filipino workers, it is just proper and appropriate to grant additional benefits to our country s economic agents through the enactment of legislative measure that shall guarantee direct benefit for them and their families. This shall likewise raise public consciousness on their indispensable contributions to our economy since it entails the participation of all leading stores and malls engaged in retail trade nationwide. Section 18, Article If of the Constitution provides: The labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. Thus, considering the rising cost of living nowadays due to peso devaluation and the economic crisis, there is an urgent need .to enact a legislative measure to provide continuos assistance to our overseas Filipino workers by re-enforcing their purchasing power. Since not all returning QFWs avail of the duty-free shopping privilege as they intend to spend their hard-earned money on the education, home improvements and basic needs of the family, they should be given an option to buy these goods at affordable prices at various leading stores nationwide. Unlike in a duty-free shop where they are only given forty-eight (48) hours within which to avail of this privilege, this bill provides that they may make their purchases within two (2) weeks from their arrival. They can therefore avail of this even if they go directly to their respective home provinces several days after arrival from abroad. Hence, providing them a special privilege of VAT-free purchase of their household necessities in leading store outlets in Metro manila and in the provinces will greatly enhance their welfare. This bill, therefore, seeks to grant additional benefits to our overseas workers and their families by allowing them a maximum two thousand US dollars (US 2,000.00) purchase of VAT-free consumer goods from leading stores engage in retail trade not only in mtro Manila but also in their home provinces within two (2) weeks from their date of arrival. A coupon-type booklet shall be issued to returning overseas Filipino workers whose names appear in the master list furnished by the Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) by a representative of the Bureau of Internal Revenue inside the international airport. The coupon serves as proof of claiming their VAT-free purchases of goods. Participating store outlets are given incentives through tax credits from the coupons collected from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. In view of the foregoing early passage of this bill is urgently requested. 1 IER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session ) SENATE S. NO. Introduced by senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 18 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-19 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 19 of the 13th Congress. After the Clean Air Act s enactment into law, the greater challenge now is its efficient and effective implementation. Having all the powers and functions the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is currently granted to implement, there is an even greater need to review its existing powers and functions with the end in view of effectively implementing critical legislation such as the Clean Air Act. Based on the experience of other countries, such as the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, among others, resource utilization and developmental functions are separate from environmental protection and regulation functions. These two areas of concern are being implemented by separate government agencies. This bill, therefore, proposes the sepai-ation of the environmental protection and regulatory functions of the DENR by creating a separate agency called the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), which will take charge of these other fLinctions. By directing the new agency towards these fimctions, the DENR will be able to concentrate on resource utilization and development while this new body will focus on environmental protection and regulation. Specifically, the powers and functions of the NEPA, which will be an independent, cabinet-level watchdog, are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To formulate an integrated policy approach to environmental conservation and protection which will be implemented through comprehensive and continuous conservation and environmental protection strategies and action plans; To enforce environmental quality standards for water, air, land and noise, and the prescription of rules and regulations for pollution control and environmental conservation; To undertake research and information campaigns towards the attainment of environmental protection and sustainable development goals; To deputize appropriate government agencies or instrumentalities and establish field offices in various administrative and administrative regions of the country for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act; To manage the National Environmental Protection Fund for financing adequate, suitable and appropriate measures to protect and improve environmental quality; -1- 6. To issue subpoena duces tecum, subpoena ad testgjkandum, cease and desist orders, orders to vacate or demolish any structure, and temporary orders of confiscation or restraint of any movable article or property; and 7. To promote cooperation and encourage greater participation of the private sector and non-government organizations in the protection of the environment. This measure does not only build a power.fu1 structure to deal with problems of the environment but appropriately strengthens the Pollution Adjudication Board and establishes a complementary network of cooperation and joint undertaking between the government and the citizenry, especially at the local level. In this light of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested. F ER 2 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session
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Senate Bill No. 19 of the 13th Congress. After the Clean Air Act s enactment into law, the greater challenge now is its efficient and effective implementation. Having all the powers and functions the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is currently granted to implement, there is an even greater need to review its existing powers and functions with the end in view of effectively implementing critical legislation such as the Clean Air Act. Based on the experience of other countries, such as the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, among others, resource utilization and developmental functions are separate from environmental protection and regulation functions. These two areas of concern are being implemented by separate government agencies. This bill, therefore, proposes the sepai-ation of the environmental protection and regulatory functions of the DENR by creating a separate agency called the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), which will take charge of these other fLinctions. By directing the new agency towards these fimctions, the DENR will be able to concentrate on resource utilization and development while this new body will focus on environmental protection and regulation. Specifically, the powers and functions of the NEPA, which will be an independent, cabinet-level watchdog, are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To formulate an integrated policy approach to environmental conservation and protection which will be implemented through comprehensive and continuous conservation and environmental protection strategies and action plans; To enforce environmental quality standards for water, air, land and noise, and the prescription of rules and regulations for pollution control and environmental conservation; To undertake research and information campaigns towards the attainment of environmental protection and sustainable development goals; To deputize appropriate government agencies or instrumentalities and establish field offices in various administrative and administrative regions of the country for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act; To manage the National Environmental Protection Fund for financing adequate, suitable and appropriate measures to protect and improve environmental quality; -1- 6. To issue subpoena duces tecum, subpoena ad testgjkandum, cease and desist orders, orders to vacate or demolish any structure, and temporary orders of confiscation or restraint of any movable article or property; and 7. To promote cooperation and encourage greater participation of the private sector and non-government organizations in the protection of the environment. This measure does not only build a power.fu1 structure to deal with problems of the environment but appropriately strengthens the Pollution Adjudication Board and establishes a complementary network of cooperation and joint undertaking between the government and the citizenry, especially at the local level. In this light of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested. F ER 2 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session
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What is SBN-20 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 20 of the 13th Congress is a legislative proposal, but detailed information about its purpose is not available in the current data.
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Senate Bill No. 20 of the 13th Congress is a legislative proposal, but detailed information about its purpose is not available in the current data.
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Who is the author of SBN-20 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 20 of the 13th Congress is Ftavier.
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Who is the author of SBN-20 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 20 of the 13th Congress is Ftavier.
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What is SBN-21 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 21 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to mandate that basic self-defense techniques be taught to enable females to protect themselves in the event of imminent danger. This is based on the principle that self-defense is an instinct that needs to be developed. Equipping our female populace with self-defense mechanisms hits two birds with one stone, as .it will also address another sensitive issue; heinous. crimes. The alarming upsurge of such (heinous) crimes has resulted not only in the loss of human lives and wanton destruction of property, but has also affected the nation s efforts towards sustainable economic development and prosperity. At the same time, it has undermined the people s faith in the Government and the latter s ability to maintain peace and order in the country. Rape is a heinous crime;
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What is SBN-21 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 21 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to mandate that basic self-defense techniques be taught to enable females to protect themselves in the event of imminent danger. This is based on the principle that self-defense is an instinct that needs to be developed. Equipping our female populace with self-defense mechanisms hits two birds with one stone, as .it will also address another sensitive issue; heinous. crimes. The alarming upsurge of such (heinous) crimes has resulted not only in the loss of human lives and wanton destruction of property, but has also affected the nation s efforts towards sustainable economic development and prosperity. At the same time, it has undermined the people s faith in the Government and the latter s ability to maintain peace and order in the country. Rape is a heinous crime;
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Who is the author of SBN-21 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 21 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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Who is the author of SBN-21 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 21 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-22 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 22 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks the establishment of the Mindanao Railways Corporation as a deliberate effort of the present government to hasten the development of the Mindanao region. The Mindanao Railways Corporation, if created, will serve as a government instrumentality in providing railroad and transportation system for the whole island of Mindanao. The people from the South and traders from all over the land who have difficulties traveling and transporting their goods within and outside the island will be benefited. A railroad network crisscrossing Mindanao will considerably shorten the distance and or travel of the people or the goods whose destination is the Visayas or Luzon, not to mention the opportunity to trade and transport huge volume of goods at the lowest cost. The experience of Japan, Canada, the United States and most of Europe whose railroad networks have enhanced national development, is sufficient encouragement for the railroad system in the South. The establishment of said Corporation will spearhead Mindanao s economic take-off and become at par with the more developed transportation of Luzon and Visayas. In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is thus requested, THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 SENAT Introduced by Senator Flavier
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What is SBN-22 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 22 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks the establishment of the Mindanao Railways Corporation as a deliberate effort of the present government to hasten the development of the Mindanao region. The Mindanao Railways Corporation, if created, will serve as a government instrumentality in providing railroad and transportation system for the whole island of Mindanao. The people from the South and traders from all over the land who have difficulties traveling and transporting their goods within and outside the island will be benefited. A railroad network crisscrossing Mindanao will considerably shorten the distance and or travel of the people or the goods whose destination is the Visayas or Luzon, not to mention the opportunity to trade and transport huge volume of goods at the lowest cost. The experience of Japan, Canada, the United States and most of Europe whose railroad networks have enhanced national development, is sufficient encouragement for the railroad system in the South. The establishment of said Corporation will spearhead Mindanao s economic take-off and become at par with the more developed transportation of Luzon and Visayas. In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is thus requested, THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 SENAT Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Who is the author of SBN-22 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 22 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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Who is the author of SBN-22 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 22 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-23 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 23 of the 13th Congress is a legislative proposal, but detailed information about its purpose is not available in the current data.
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What is SBN-23 of 13th Congress?
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What is SBN-24 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 24 of the 13th Congress. The Bodong is a territorially-based bilateral covenant of non-aggression between Kalinga villages, the centerpiece of which is an indigenous unwritten mechanism for processing its breach and regulating inter-village relations. Its objective is to maintain peace and stability within the village and create bonds of amity between villages. The duty and obligation of Bodong holders in the community is paramount. While it may be accurate to say that the Bodong holder cannot guarantee complete safety, there are many things that the Bodong holder actually guarantees, such as the following: 1) swift investigation of an injury or death allegedly caused by a co-villager against a kabodong; 2) final determination of the identity of the covenant violator and consequent punishment commensurate to the gravity of the violation or as provided by the covenant; 3) indemnity for loss, injury or death due to the violation; 4) assistance to a kabodong who gets sick within the village territory; 5) retui2 of a kabodong s body who died of illness within its territory; and 6) assurance of village hospitality. In the Pagta or law of the Bodong, the Bodong holder shall faithfdly enforce and execute the provisions of the Pagta; prosecute with dispatch cases brought to his attention until the same have been settled to the satisfaction of both parties; not allow the severance of the Bodong without complying with the provisions of Pagta; and arrest or cause the arrest of the violator of the Pagta. For most Kalinga, the Bodong is not only the result of the creation of a binding legal relationship but it is also an important social activity. The convergence of both is what they poignantly equate as the essence of life itself not only because peace insures the perpetuation of their lives but also because the very activity itself makes them feel alive. The Peace Pact Holders or the Bodong holders are revered members of the community, more than a barangay captain or a law enforcer. It is for this reason that they should be accorded recognition and legal status as recognition and legal status as persons in authority in their own tAbal barangay. Immediate passage of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. 5E i?d ME Flr;;E OF THE THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE S. No. Introduced by Senator Fiavier
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What is SBN-24 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 24 of the 13th Congress. The Bodong is a territorially-based bilateral covenant of non-aggression between Kalinga villages, the centerpiece of which is an indigenous unwritten mechanism for processing its breach and regulating inter-village relations. Its objective is to maintain peace and stability within the village and create bonds of amity between villages. The duty and obligation of Bodong holders in the community is paramount. While it may be accurate to say that the Bodong holder cannot guarantee complete safety, there are many things that the Bodong holder actually guarantees, such as the following: 1) swift investigation of an injury or death allegedly caused by a co-villager against a kabodong; 2) final determination of the identity of the covenant violator and consequent punishment commensurate to the gravity of the violation or as provided by the covenant; 3) indemnity for loss, injury or death due to the violation; 4) assistance to a kabodong who gets sick within the village territory; 5) retui2 of a kabodong s body who died of illness within its territory; and 6) assurance of village hospitality. In the Pagta or law of the Bodong, the Bodong holder shall faithfdly enforce and execute the provisions of the Pagta; prosecute with dispatch cases brought to his attention until the same have been settled to the satisfaction of both parties; not allow the severance of the Bodong without complying with the provisions of Pagta; and arrest or cause the arrest of the violator of the Pagta. For most Kalinga, the Bodong is not only the result of the creation of a binding legal relationship but it is also an important social activity. The convergence of both is what they poignantly equate as the essence of life itself not only because peace insures the perpetuation of their lives but also because the very activity itself makes them feel alive. The Peace Pact Holders or the Bodong holders are revered members of the community, more than a barangay captain or a law enforcer. It is for this reason that they should be accorded recognition and legal status as recognition and legal status as persons in authority in their own tAbal barangay. Immediate passage of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. 5E i?d ME Flr;;E OF THE THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE S. No. Introduced by Senator Fiavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 24 of the 13th Congress is Fiavier.
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The author of Senate Bill No. 24 of the 13th Congress is Fiavier.
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What is SBN-25 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 25 of the 13th Congress. This bill proposes to establish a procedure for controlling executive impoundment of funds. In the 1992 budget program of P334.55 billion, only P270.63 billion was released during the year. P63.92 billion or about 20 program was impounded and not released. In 1993, similar non-release or impoundment of funds have delayed and or terminated the initiation and completion of critical and vital infrastructure and capital investments. To ensure immediate and timely implementation of government program and projects and minimize delays and wastage, we urge the early passage of this bill. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 SEN S. NO. ,, . Introduced by Senator Flavier THE BUDGET IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT Be it enacted by the Senate and the ffouse of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. Title. - This is Act shalt be known as The Budget Impoundment Control Act SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to formulate and implement a National Budget that is truly an instrument of national development. Towards this end, all appropriations, except those which shall be deferred, rescinded, reserved, or otherwise provided in the General Appropflations Act, shall be automatically released within the first semester of the year through the issuance of advims of allotment in accordance with approved work and financial plans, and shall be utilized according to the purposes provided in the General Appropriations Act. Any deferral, rescission or reservation of appropriations in the General Appropriations Act shall be in accordance with this Act. SECTION 3. Definition uf Terms. - For purposes of this Act: Rescission - means cancellation of ali or part of an enacted appropriation, which has not yet been spent or obligated. Reservation - means imposition of reserves on appropriated amounts for government expenditures. Deferral of releases - means withholding or delaying the release of appropriated amounts provided for projects or activities, Impoundment resolution - means a joint resolution of both Houses of Congress expressing its disapproval of a rescission, reservation or deferral of an appropriation or several appropriation items as proposed by the President. Advice of allotment - the formal document issued by the Department of Budget and Management, which contains authorizations, conditions, and amount of obligations that an agency can incur pursuant to a legislative appropriation. Work-and-financial plan - the monthly breakdown of financial requirements and physical performance targets of an agency. Appropriations - unless othewise described or specified herein, the term appropriations refers to the appropriations included in the annual General Appropriations Act. SECTION 4. Rescission and Reservation of a Budget Appropriation. - Whenever the President, upon the recommendation of the Secretary sf the Department of Budget and Management, determines that all or part of any budget appropriation will not be required to carry out the full objectives or scope of programs for which it is provided, or that such budget appropriation should be rescinded for fiscal policy or other reasons, including the termination of authorized projects or activities, or whenever all or part of any budget appropriation for the current fiscal year is to be reserved from obligation for such fiscal year, the President shall transmit to both Houses of Congress a special message specifying: I) The amount of budget appropriation which he proposes to be rescinded or which is to be so reserved; 2) Any account, department, agency or instrumentality of the government to which such budget appropriation is available for obligation, and the specific projects or governmentai functions involved; 3) The reasons why the budget appropriations should be rescinded or is to be so reserved; 4) The estimated fiscal, economic and budgetary effect of the proposed rescission or reservation; and 5) All facts, circumstances and considerations relating to or bearing upon the proposed rescission or reservation, and the estimated effect of the proposed rescission or reservation upon the purposes, programs, activities and projects for which such appropriation is provided. SECTION 5. Approval of Rescission or Reservation. - Both Houses of Congress shall act on the proposed rescission reservation within sixty (60) calendar days after the receipt of such proposal from the President by issuing a joint impoundment resolution: Provided, That if the President s special message is received within the period of less than sixty (60) calendar days before the end of a regular session, the President s message shall be deemed to have been submitted on the first day of the succeeding regular session of Congress and the sixty (60) day period referred to in this Section shall commence on the day after such first day. If Congress does not issue an impoundment resolution within the specified period, the President shall proceed with the rescission reservation procedures: P mvided, That funds corresponding to the rescinded appropriations shall revert to the unappropriated surplus of the general fund and shall not be made available for expenditure for any purpose except 8s provided for by a subsequent legislative enactment. SECTION 6. Use of Reserves. - When changes in conditions during the year justify the use of the reserved appropriations which have been imposed under this Act or under the General Appropriations Act, the amount involved shalf be allocated back for the use by, and upon the request of the Department, office or agency on whose appropriation the reserve was originally imposed. SECTION 7. Deferral of Releases. a) Whenever the President, the Secretary of Budget and Management, the head of any department, agency or instrumentality of the Government proposes to defer the release of any appropriation for a specific purpose, program, activity, or project, the President shall transmit to the House of Representatives and the Senate a special message specifying: (1) The amount of the appropriation proposed to be deferred; (2) Any account, department, agency or instrumentality of the Government to which such appropriation is available for obligation, and the specific projects or governmental functions involved; (3) The period of time during which the appropriation is proposed to be deferred; (4)The reasOns for the proposed deferral, including any legal authority invoked by him to justify the proposed deferral; (5)The estimated fiscal, economic and budgetary effect of the proposed deferral; (6) All facts, circumstances and considerations relating to or bearing upon the proposed deferral and the decision to effect the proposed deferral, including an analysis of such facts, circumstances and considerations in terms of their application to any legal authority and specific elements of legal authority invoked by him to justify such proposed deferral, and the estimated effect of the proposed deferral upon the objects, purposes, program, activities and projects for which such appropriation is provided. b) A deferral may not be proposed for any period of time extending beyond the end of the fiscal year in which the special message proposing the deferral was transmitted to the House of Representatives and the Senate?. SECTION 8. Approval of Release Deferrai. - Both Houses of Congress shall act on the proposed deferral within sixty (60) calendar days after the receipt of the proposal from the President: Pmvided, That if tha President s special message is received within a period of less than sixty (60) calendar days before the end of a regular session, the President s message shall bO deemed to have been submitted on the first day of the succeeding regular session of Congress and the sixty (60) day period referred to in this Section shall commence on the day after such first day. If Congress does not issue an impoundment resolution within the specified period, the PreSid8nt shall proceed with the deferral procedures. SECTION 9. Submission of Quarterly Repo,rts. -Within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter, the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, a list of releases made out of resewed and deferred appropriations, and comparative statements showing the annual generai appropriations, the annuat program of continuing and automatic appropriations, and the corresponding releases of allotments and cash allocations for each department, agency, corporation and fund: Provided, That the releases from each fump-sum or special-purpose fund shall be supported with schedufes indicating ths specific departmentsjagencies, corporations or entities which received the fund releases and the purposes of such releases. The quarterly reports shall also include a cumulative summary of all appropriations rescinded, deferred or reserved. SECTION IO. Mode of Transmittal of the Special Message of the President, - The President shall transmit to Congress at any time during the budget year but not later than the fifteenth day of October of the budget year the , special message which may include one or more proposals for impoundment, reservation, or deferral on one or more appropriation items through the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. SECTION 11. Penal Provision. - Any violation of the Sections 2,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 of this ,Act shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (PI 00,000.00) and the penalty of temporary special disqualification. SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, letters of implementation, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly. SECTION 13. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (95) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. Approved,
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What is SBN-25 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 25 of the 13th Congress. This bill proposes to establish a procedure for controlling executive impoundment of funds. In the 1992 budget program of P334.55 billion, only P270.63 billion was released during the year. P63.92 billion or about 20 program was impounded and not released. In 1993, similar non-release or impoundment of funds have delayed and or terminated the initiation and completion of critical and vital infrastructure and capital investments. To ensure immediate and timely implementation of government program and projects and minimize delays and wastage, we urge the early passage of this bill. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 SEN S. NO. ,, . Introduced by Senator Flavier THE BUDGET IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT Be it enacted by the Senate and the ffouse of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. Title. - This is Act shalt be known as The Budget Impoundment Control Act SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to formulate and implement a National Budget that is truly an instrument of national development. Towards this end, all appropriations, except those which shall be deferred, rescinded, reserved, or otherwise provided in the General Appropflations Act, shall be automatically released within the first semester of the year through the issuance of advims of allotment in accordance with approved work and financial plans, and shall be utilized according to the purposes provided in the General Appropriations Act. Any deferral, rescission or reservation of appropriations in the General Appropriations Act shall be in accordance with this Act. SECTION 3. Definition uf Terms. - For purposes of this Act: Rescission - means cancellation of ali or part of an enacted appropriation, which has not yet been spent or obligated. Reservation - means imposition of reserves on appropriated amounts for government expenditures. Deferral of releases - means withholding or delaying the release of appropriated amounts provided for projects or activities, Impoundment resolution - means a joint resolution of both Houses of Congress expressing its disapproval of a rescission, reservation or deferral of an appropriation or several appropriation items as proposed by the President. Advice of allotment - the formal document issued by the Department of Budget and Management, which contains authorizations, conditions, and amount of obligations that an agency can incur pursuant to a legislative appropriation. Work-and-financial plan - the monthly breakdown of financial requirements and physical performance targets of an agency. Appropriations - unless othewise described or specified herein, the term appropriations refers to the appropriations included in the annual General Appropriations Act. SECTION 4. Rescission and Reservation of a Budget Appropriation. - Whenever the President, upon the recommendation of the Secretary sf the Department of Budget and Management, determines that all or part of any budget appropriation will not be required to carry out the full objectives or scope of programs for which it is provided, or that such budget appropriation should be rescinded for fiscal policy or other reasons, including the termination of authorized projects or activities, or whenever all or part of any budget appropriation for the current fiscal year is to be reserved from obligation for such fiscal year, the President shall transmit to both Houses of Congress a special message specifying: I) The amount of budget appropriation which he proposes to be rescinded or which is to be so reserved; 2) Any account, department, agency or instrumentality of the government to which such budget appropriation is available for obligation, and the specific projects or governmentai functions involved; 3) The reasons why the budget appropriations should be rescinded or is to be so reserved; 4) The estimated fiscal, economic and budgetary effect of the proposed rescission or reservation; and 5) All facts, circumstances and considerations relating to or bearing upon the proposed rescission or reservation, and the estimated effect of the proposed rescission or reservation upon the purposes, programs, activities and projects for which such appropriation is provided. SECTION 5. Approval of Rescission or Reservation. - Both Houses of Congress shall act on the proposed rescission reservation within sixty (60) calendar days after the receipt of such proposal from the President by issuing a joint impoundment resolution: Provided, That if the President s special message is received within the period of less than sixty (60) calendar days before the end of a regular session, the President s message shall be deemed to have been submitted on the first day of the succeeding regular session of Congress and the sixty (60) day period referred to in this Section shall commence on the day after such first day. If Congress does not issue an impoundment resolution within the specified period, the President shall proceed with the rescission reservation procedures: P mvided, That funds corresponding to the rescinded appropriations shall revert to the unappropriated surplus of the general fund and shall not be made available for expenditure for any purpose except 8s provided for by a subsequent legislative enactment. SECTION 6. Use of Reserves. - When changes in conditions during the year justify the use of the reserved appropriations which have been imposed under this Act or under the General Appropriations Act, the amount involved shalf be allocated back for the use by, and upon the request of the Department, office or agency on whose appropriation the reserve was originally imposed. SECTION 7. Deferral of Releases. a) Whenever the President, the Secretary of Budget and Management, the head of any department, agency or instrumentality of the Government proposes to defer the release of any appropriation for a specific purpose, program, activity, or project, the President shall transmit to the House of Representatives and the Senate a special message specifying: (1) The amount of the appropriation proposed to be deferred; (2) Any account, department, agency or instrumentality of the Government to which such appropriation is available for obligation, and the specific projects or governmental functions involved; (3) The period of time during which the appropriation is proposed to be deferred; (4)The reasOns for the proposed deferral, including any legal authority invoked by him to justify the proposed deferral; (5)The estimated fiscal, economic and budgetary effect of the proposed deferral; (6) All facts, circumstances and considerations relating to or bearing upon the proposed deferral and the decision to effect the proposed deferral, including an analysis of such facts, circumstances and considerations in terms of their application to any legal authority and specific elements of legal authority invoked by him to justify such proposed deferral, and the estimated effect of the proposed deferral upon the objects, purposes, program, activities and projects for which such appropriation is provided. b) A deferral may not be proposed for any period of time extending beyond the end of the fiscal year in which the special message proposing the deferral was transmitted to the House of Representatives and the Senate?. SECTION 8. Approval of Release Deferrai. - Both Houses of Congress shall act on the proposed deferral within sixty (60) calendar days after the receipt of the proposal from the President: Pmvided, That if tha President s special message is received within a period of less than sixty (60) calendar days before the end of a regular session, the President s message shall bO deemed to have been submitted on the first day of the succeeding regular session of Congress and the sixty (60) day period referred to in this Section shall commence on the day after such first day. If Congress does not issue an impoundment resolution within the specified period, the PreSid8nt shall proceed with the deferral procedures. SECTION 9. Submission of Quarterly Repo,rts. -Within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter, the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, a list of releases made out of resewed and deferred appropriations, and comparative statements showing the annual generai appropriations, the annuat program of continuing and automatic appropriations, and the corresponding releases of allotments and cash allocations for each department, agency, corporation and fund: Provided, That the releases from each fump-sum or special-purpose fund shall be supported with schedufes indicating ths specific departmentsjagencies, corporations or entities which received the fund releases and the purposes of such releases. The quarterly reports shall also include a cumulative summary of all appropriations rescinded, deferred or reserved. SECTION IO. Mode of Transmittal of the Special Message of the President, - The President shall transmit to Congress at any time during the budget year but not later than the fifteenth day of October of the budget year the , special message which may include one or more proposals for impoundment, reservation, or deferral on one or more appropriation items through the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. SECTION 11. Penal Provision. - Any violation of the Sections 2,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 of this ,Act shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (PI 00,000.00) and the penalty of temporary special disqualification. SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, letters of implementation, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly. SECTION 13. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (95) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. Approved,
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Senate Bill No. 26 of the 13th Congress. A people needs to be aware of their history in order to understand their present and to develop a sense of nationalism and pride of country. This bill seeds to improve and strengthen the National Historic Institute ( 1). Among its functions, it is responsible for promoting and preserving the Philippine cultural heritage. It shall undertake studies on Philippine history and Filipino heroes; encourage historical educational activities, including the widening of the local improvement and restoration of national shrines, monuments, historic sites, buildings and landmarks. The bill establishes the Historic Building Survey and Documentation Center within the NHI, with the existing Survey and Documentation Section as its nucleus, to undertake the survey, identification, documentation, classification, designation, and declaration of historic structures and edifices such as national shrines, monuments, and landmarks. . The Local Historical Committees Network will coordinate and support the various local historical bodies engaged in preservation of extent historical materials found anywhere in the country; and the recording of the oral histories of towns, cities, provinces and regions. The Materials Conservation Center shall provide consultancy services to collectors of historical objects, enrich and update knowledge and restoration and preservation techniques to ensure the conservation of Filipino cultural heritage, and establish linkage between the PhilipF ines and various international bodies engaged in the scientific preservation of historical and cultural objects. We need to preserve our heritage for our children and generations still to come. This bill would help in the preservation of the objects that have formed part of our history and legacy. For these reasons, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly urged. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session SENATE Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 26 of the 13th Congress. A people needs to be aware of their history in order to understand their present and to develop a sense of nationalism and pride of country. This bill seeds to improve and strengthen the National Historic Institute ( 1). Among its functions, it is responsible for promoting and preserving the Philippine cultural heritage. It shall undertake studies on Philippine history and Filipino heroes; encourage historical educational activities, including the widening of the local improvement and restoration of national shrines, monuments, historic sites, buildings and landmarks. The bill establishes the Historic Building Survey and Documentation Center within the NHI, with the existing Survey and Documentation Section as its nucleus, to undertake the survey, identification, documentation, classification, designation, and declaration of historic structures and edifices such as national shrines, monuments, and landmarks. . The Local Historical Committees Network will coordinate and support the various local historical bodies engaged in preservation of extent historical materials found anywhere in the country; and the recording of the oral histories of towns, cities, provinces and regions. The Materials Conservation Center shall provide consultancy services to collectors of historical objects, enrich and update knowledge and restoration and preservation techniques to ensure the conservation of Filipino cultural heritage, and establish linkage between the PhilipF ines and various international bodies engaged in the scientific preservation of historical and cultural objects. We need to preserve our heritage for our children and generations still to come. This bill would help in the preservation of the objects that have formed part of our history and legacy. For these reasons, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly urged. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session SENATE Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Who is the author of SBN-26 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 26 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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The author of Senate Bill No. 26 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-27 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 27 of the 13th Congress. On 20 November 1989, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS PF THE CHILD. The CONVENTION (for brevity) in sum brings together in one (1) comprehensive code on the legal benefits and stipulation concerning children of the world. It enshrines three (3) main areas of cnildren s rights, namely: survival, development and protection and further stresses that these rights apply to all children regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status. As signatory thereto, the Philippines through the Senate and in accordance with Article 47 of the Convention and in compliance with Section 21 , Article VI1 of the 1987 Constitution, unanimously concerned in the ratification of the Convention and finally adopted the same on 26 July 1990. By virtues of such ratification (Senate Resolution No. log), the precepts of the Convention are deemed part of the law of the land. The ratification of the Convention is not merely a manifestation of our determination to cooperate with the family of nations as member thereof, but more so an assertion of the Philippines, unwavering commitment to the protection of children s welfare not only ad humanitarian exercise but as a matter of serious obligation. As such, Congress is committed to undertake all efforts to uplift the conditions of the Filipino children through the protection and promotion of their rights and welfare. There are at present several laws and ordinances upholding, protecting, and or promoting, the rights and welfare of the Filipino child. The two recent and thus noteworthy laws are RA 7610, otherwise known as the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act and RA 7658,
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Senate Bill No. 27 of the 13th Congress. On 20 November 1989, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS PF THE CHILD. The CONVENTION (for brevity) in sum brings together in one (1) comprehensive code on the legal benefits and stipulation concerning children of the world. It enshrines three (3) main areas of cnildren s rights, namely: survival, development and protection and further stresses that these rights apply to all children regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status. As signatory thereto, the Philippines through the Senate and in accordance with Article 47 of the Convention and in compliance with Section 21 , Article VI1 of the 1987 Constitution, unanimously concerned in the ratification of the Convention and finally adopted the same on 26 July 1990. By virtues of such ratification (Senate Resolution No. log), the precepts of the Convention are deemed part of the law of the land. The ratification of the Convention is not merely a manifestation of our determination to cooperate with the family of nations as member thereof, but more so an assertion of the Philippines, unwavering commitment to the protection of children s welfare not only ad humanitarian exercise but as a matter of serious obligation. As such, Congress is committed to undertake all efforts to uplift the conditions of the Filipino children through the protection and promotion of their rights and welfare. There are at present several laws and ordinances upholding, protecting, and or promoting, the rights and welfare of the Filipino child. The two recent and thus noteworthy laws are RA 7610, otherwise known as the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act and RA 7658,
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Who is the author of SBN-27 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 27 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-28 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 28 of the 13th Congress is a legislative proposal, but detailed information about its purpose is not available in the current data.
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What is SBN-29 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 29 of the 13th Congress. The democratization of access to quality education particularly for children and youth with special educational needs such as the gifted, the gifted but physically handicapped, the fast learners, the mentally retarded, the visually impaired (blind), the hearing-impaired (deaf), the orthopedically handicapped, the speech defectives, those with behavior problems, those with learning disabilities and those with special health problems and others have not received as much attention as it should have. Of the approximately 4,000,000 children and youth with special needs between the ages 0 and 21 in the country, only 74, 965 are being served through our present special education program. Thus, of the 13 universal estimate of children and youth with special needs, the Philippines has been able o serve less than 2 of this sector. The progress of special education has been hampered by various complaints. Besides the lack of classrooms, physical facilities and special equipment suitable to the needs of the disabled, the dearth of specially trained teachers and school administrators for the various exceptionalities has remained a perennial problem. As of 1989, only 1,274 teachers across the country have been trained for the abovementioned children and youth with special needs, one reason why only less than 2 of the total number of these minors can be served. Parent education is an urgent need in the campaign to enhance home-school relationships and to maximize their sense of competence and involvement in the education of their handicapped and as well as the gifted children. Over the years, the Bureau of Elementary Education has worked for the improvement of the delivery system despite and against any constraints. These efforts can only be sustained if they are anchored on a legal mandate that fully supports and ensures the continuity of long-term programs to help develop the potential of handicapped and gifted persons. In this way, self-reliance that has been wanting among the handicapped who are potential assets to themselves and to the country could be developed. .. , With the advent of the worldwide rnovement of Education for All (EFA), adequate provision for the education of the handicapped and the gifted will contribute to the achievement of its objectives which emphasizes the eradication of illiteracy, greater effectiveness of learning for all and the acquisition of basic skills, knowledge and attitudes to empower them for a better quality of life. As an expression of our deep concern to this sector of our society and to give fuller meaning to the democratization of education towards their upliftment, this bill is recommended for immediate approval. R . . THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 2 First Regular Session ) SENATE S. NO. 1,. - Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 29 of the 13th Congress. The democratization of access to quality education particularly for children and youth with special educational needs such as the gifted, the gifted but physically handicapped, the fast learners, the mentally retarded, the visually impaired (blind), the hearing-impaired (deaf), the orthopedically handicapped, the speech defectives, those with behavior problems, those with learning disabilities and those with special health problems and others have not received as much attention as it should have. Of the approximately 4,000,000 children and youth with special needs between the ages 0 and 21 in the country, only 74, 965 are being served through our present special education program. Thus, of the 13 universal estimate of children and youth with special needs, the Philippines has been able o serve less than 2 of this sector. The progress of special education has been hampered by various complaints. Besides the lack of classrooms, physical facilities and special equipment suitable to the needs of the disabled, the dearth of specially trained teachers and school administrators for the various exceptionalities has remained a perennial problem. As of 1989, only 1,274 teachers across the country have been trained for the abovementioned children and youth with special needs, one reason why only less than 2 of the total number of these minors can be served. Parent education is an urgent need in the campaign to enhance home-school relationships and to maximize their sense of competence and involvement in the education of their handicapped and as well as the gifted children. Over the years, the Bureau of Elementary Education has worked for the improvement of the delivery system despite and against any constraints. These efforts can only be sustained if they are anchored on a legal mandate that fully supports and ensures the continuity of long-term programs to help develop the potential of handicapped and gifted persons. In this way, self-reliance that has been wanting among the handicapped who are potential assets to themselves and to the country could be developed. .. , With the advent of the worldwide rnovement of Education for All (EFA), adequate provision for the education of the handicapped and the gifted will contribute to the achievement of its objectives which emphasizes the eradication of illiteracy, greater effectiveness of learning for all and the acquisition of basic skills, knowledge and attitudes to empower them for a better quality of life. As an expression of our deep concern to this sector of our society and to give fuller meaning to the democratization of education towards their upliftment, this bill is recommended for immediate approval. R . . THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 2 First Regular Session ) SENATE S. NO. 1,. - Introduced by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 29 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-30 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 30 of the 13th Congress. This bill aims to create and maintain an adequate pool of highly qualified, motivated, and globally competitive s t teachers to propel the Philippines into becoming globally competitive. At present, few education students major in science teaching. Of those who do, very few excel in science and mathematics. This inadequacy is aggravated by the fast turnover of science and mathematics teachers. The main reason for this dismal condition is that teaching is not as financially attractive as other professions. Because science and technology education are essential to national development and progress, the above problems have to be addressed. This bill seeks to do that. The bill provides measures that will attract bright students in mathematics and science to pursue a career in science teaching, enable them to advance in their specialization, sustain their interest in this field, and encourage them to stay in science teaching. It also provides measures that will continually upgrade the competence of those who are already in science teaching. The measures include: (I) providing scholarships and specialized training programs; (2) seeking waivers from the Professional Regulatory Commission to allow new graduates to teach between graduation time and taking the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET); (3) giving certified teachers a higher starting pay than the basic salary; (4) giving rewards to the top scorers in the LET; (5) giving promotions to non-science majors who have completed a certification program in science content; (6) giving merit promotions through examinations; and (7) creating a Science Teachers Development Fund to finance programs fro the continuing improvement of teacher s skills. In effect, this bill will ensure that science teaching becomes as competitive as other professions. Thus,.it will ensure the availability of S and T Teachers to educate Filipinos for global competitiveness. It is therefore imperative for the immediate passage of this bill. 4 ER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 7 SENATE Y Introduced by Senator Flavier 3-
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Senate Bill No. 30 of the 13th Congress. This bill aims to create and maintain an adequate pool of highly qualified, motivated, and globally competitive s t teachers to propel the Philippines into becoming globally competitive. At present, few education students major in science teaching. Of those who do, very few excel in science and mathematics. This inadequacy is aggravated by the fast turnover of science and mathematics teachers. The main reason for this dismal condition is that teaching is not as financially attractive as other professions. Because science and technology education are essential to national development and progress, the above problems have to be addressed. This bill seeks to do that. The bill provides measures that will attract bright students in mathematics and science to pursue a career in science teaching, enable them to advance in their specialization, sustain their interest in this field, and encourage them to stay in science teaching. It also provides measures that will continually upgrade the competence of those who are already in science teaching. The measures include: (I) providing scholarships and specialized training programs; (2) seeking waivers from the Professional Regulatory Commission to allow new graduates to teach between graduation time and taking the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET); (3) giving certified teachers a higher starting pay than the basic salary; (4) giving rewards to the top scorers in the LET; (5) giving promotions to non-science majors who have completed a certification program in science content; (6) giving merit promotions through examinations; and (7) creating a Science Teachers Development Fund to finance programs fro the continuing improvement of teacher s skills. In effect, this bill will ensure that science teaching becomes as competitive as other professions. Thus,.it will ensure the availability of S and T Teachers to educate Filipinos for global competitiveness. It is therefore imperative for the immediate passage of this bill. 4 ER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 7 SENATE Y Introduced by Senator Flavier 3-
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The author of Senate Bill No. 30 of the 13th Congress is Flavier 3.
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What is SBN-31 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 31 of the 13th Congress. The practice of insider trading - when a person with privileged access to inside corporate information cashes in his access - - imposes an especially onerous burden for a developing country like ours. Generally, it has merited legislation on the ground that it is so unfair to other investors that government must step in. But for the Philippines, there is much more at stake than the fairnmess among investors: insider trading stunts the growth of the Philippine capital market and retards our efforts at national development. The bill addresses that overriding public concern by barring brokers of securities from positions of privileged access to corporate information. It ensures that the persons who stand to profit most from inside information are kept away from the direct sources of that information. To quote a learned expert, it levels the trading floor by reducing the potential information disparities among brokers and investors. This measure shall stamp out a rampant and blatant arrangement so conducive to insider trading. It will go a long way in ensuring the stability and efficiency of our capital market. Passage of this bill is strongly urged. . R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES ) SENATE s. NO., I Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 31 of the 13th Congress. The practice of insider trading - when a person with privileged access to inside corporate information cashes in his access - - imposes an especially onerous burden for a developing country like ours. Generally, it has merited legislation on the ground that it is so unfair to other investors that government must step in. But for the Philippines, there is much more at stake than the fairnmess among investors: insider trading stunts the growth of the Philippine capital market and retards our efforts at national development. The bill addresses that overriding public concern by barring brokers of securities from positions of privileged access to corporate information. It ensures that the persons who stand to profit most from inside information are kept away from the direct sources of that information. To quote a learned expert, it levels the trading floor by reducing the potential information disparities among brokers and investors. This measure shall stamp out a rampant and blatant arrangement so conducive to insider trading. It will go a long way in ensuring the stability and efficiency of our capital market. Passage of this bill is strongly urged. . R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES ) SENATE s. NO., I Introduced by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 31 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-32 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 32 of the 13th Congress. Health Maintenance Qrganizations (HMOs) have become an important component of our health care system. It complements the National Insurance Program by helping ensure that enrolled members are given medical care in designated health care pi-oviders. With the increase in the number of both the HMOs and people availing their services, there is a need to establish a regulatory framework to govern the operations of HMOs. This is both for the protection of the public as well as for the smooth operation of HMOs. As provided for in this bill, the Insurance Commission shall supervise and regulate the operations of HMOs. The Department of Health, on the other hand, will take care of the licenses needed should HMOs also directly provide health are services. Given the importance of this measure, this representation seeks its immediate passage. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session 1 SENAT S. No. 5 8: -( lnfroduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 32 of the 13th Congress. Health Maintenance Qrganizations (HMOs) have become an important component of our health care system. It complements the National Insurance Program by helping ensure that enrolled members are given medical care in designated health care pi-oviders. With the increase in the number of both the HMOs and people availing their services, there is a need to establish a regulatory framework to govern the operations of HMOs. This is both for the protection of the public as well as for the smooth operation of HMOs. As provided for in this bill, the Insurance Commission shall supervise and regulate the operations of HMOs. The Department of Health, on the other hand, will take care of the licenses needed should HMOs also directly provide health are services. Given the importance of this measure, this representation seeks its immediate passage. R THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session 1 SENAT S. No. 5 8: -( lnfroduced by Senator Flavier
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What is SBN-33 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 33 of the 13th Congress. The 1987 Constitution provides that, The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and shall protect and promote the right to health of the people, and instill health consciousness among the. Environmental awareness in the Philippines has increased in the past few years. However, awareness on the dangers posed by medical waste has not been given the attention it deserves. The facts on medical waste are chilling. About 40 tons of medical waste is generated per day in Metro Manila. 92 of the 64 government and private hospitals surveyed by the Presidential Task Force on Waste Management dispose of their general wastes trough the city or municipal refuse disposal system. Only 9.4 of the hospitals surveyed incinerate pathological wastes and only 7.8 incinerate infectious waste. Radioactive waste are stored and allowed to decay by most of the hospitals surveyed. Chemical watts are disposed of into sinks or water closets or through hospital septic tanks and sewer lines. The dangers posed to our people s health and environment by the unregulated management of medical waste is a real and ever present threat. Hospital incinerators can emit more dioxin and other hazardous pollutants than any other type of incinerator because of the type of waste they treat. Landfills, garbage dumps, and open pits attract scavengers, and medical wastes like syringes carelessly dumped therein can prick anyone of those scavengers. This could easily hasten the spread of the much dreaded AIDS disease, as well as other communicable diseases. This bill seeks to regulate medical wastes by empowering the Secretary of Health to establish acceptable standards for its management and disposal. It likewise strengthens the ability of the Department of Health in dealing with the issue of medical waste management, and imposes stiff penalties for the mindless disposal of dangerous medical waste. In view of the foregoing, urgent approval of this bill is earnestly requested I THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE r p S. NO. L C Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 33 of the 13th Congress. The 1987 Constitution provides that, The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and shall protect and promote the right to health of the people, and instill health consciousness among the. Environmental awareness in the Philippines has increased in the past few years. However, awareness on the dangers posed by medical waste has not been given the attention it deserves. The facts on medical waste are chilling. About 40 tons of medical waste is generated per day in Metro Manila. 92 of the 64 government and private hospitals surveyed by the Presidential Task Force on Waste Management dispose of their general wastes trough the city or municipal refuse disposal system. Only 9.4 of the hospitals surveyed incinerate pathological wastes and only 7.8 incinerate infectious waste. Radioactive waste are stored and allowed to decay by most of the hospitals surveyed. Chemical watts are disposed of into sinks or water closets or through hospital septic tanks and sewer lines. The dangers posed to our people s health and environment by the unregulated management of medical waste is a real and ever present threat. Hospital incinerators can emit more dioxin and other hazardous pollutants than any other type of incinerator because of the type of waste they treat. Landfills, garbage dumps, and open pits attract scavengers, and medical wastes like syringes carelessly dumped therein can prick anyone of those scavengers. This could easily hasten the spread of the much dreaded AIDS disease, as well as other communicable diseases. This bill seeks to regulate medical wastes by empowering the Secretary of Health to establish acceptable standards for its management and disposal. It likewise strengthens the ability of the Department of Health in dealing with the issue of medical waste management, and imposes stiff penalties for the mindless disposal of dangerous medical waste. In view of the foregoing, urgent approval of this bill is earnestly requested I THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE r p S. NO. L C Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 33 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-34 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 34 of the 13th Congress. When Republic Act No. 7277 otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Person was enacted into law, it was considered a landmark legislation for the promotion and protection of the rights and welfare of if a person with disabilities. But years after it was implemented, several gaps have been seen in the law. It may be unfair to compare our country s senior citizens to persons with disabilities, but reality demonstrates that they are both disadvantaged sectors in terms of opportunities to pursue the right to a decent living. While our senior citizens are entitled to a certain benefits under the law, persons with disabilities do not enjoy the same benefits. The aim now is to at least equal these opportunities for both sectors, particularly for the person with disabilities. This legislative proposal recognizes the existing gaps in the law for the persons with disabilities. It is a continuing effort to better the condition of this disadvantaged sector, by specifically providing financial discounts and tax breaks to persons and institutions alike that serve the needs of the persons with disabilities. Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES oa Jut! Introduce by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 34 of the 13th Congress. When Republic Act No. 7277 otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Person was enacted into law, it was considered a landmark legislation for the promotion and protection of the rights and welfare of if a person with disabilities. But years after it was implemented, several gaps have been seen in the law. It may be unfair to compare our country s senior citizens to persons with disabilities, but reality demonstrates that they are both disadvantaged sectors in terms of opportunities to pursue the right to a decent living. While our senior citizens are entitled to a certain benefits under the law, persons with disabilities do not enjoy the same benefits. The aim now is to at least equal these opportunities for both sectors, particularly for the person with disabilities. This legislative proposal recognizes the existing gaps in the law for the persons with disabilities. It is a continuing effort to better the condition of this disadvantaged sector, by specifically providing financial discounts and tax breaks to persons and institutions alike that serve the needs of the persons with disabilities. Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES oa Jut! Introduce by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 34 of the 13th Congress is Senator Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-35 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 35 of the 13th Congress is a legislative proposal, but detailed information about its purpose is not available in the current data.
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The author of Senate Bill No. 35 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-36 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 36 of the 13th Congress. of verifying compliance with this Act SECTION. 5. Institutional Linkages. In implementing this Act, the Department shall co- ordinate and consult with other agencies having authority over marine and coastal resources regu- lation such as the Department of Environment and Nstural Resources, the Department of National Defense, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, De- partment of Trade and Industry, Department of Tourism and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. SECTION 6. Role ofLocaZ Government Units. AI1 local government units shall, pursuant to the pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code, and subject to the general supervision of the Department, assist in implementing and enforcing this Act. CHAPTER 2. - DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 7. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act: (a) Chemical tanker means a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry a cargo of noxious liquid substances in bulk and includes an oi tanker as defined in this law when carrying a cargo or part cargo of noxious liquid substances in bulk. (b) Clean ballast means the ballast in tank which since oil or noxious liquid substances were last carried therein, has been so cleaned that effluent therefrom if it were discharged fi-oni a ship which is stationary into clean calm water on a clear day would produce visible traces of oil on the surface of the water or on adjoining shorelines or cause a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or upon adjoining shorelines. If the ballast is discharged through an oil discharge monitoring and control system in compliance with this law and rules and regula- tions issued therefor. (c) Crude oil tanker means an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil. (d) Department means the Department of Transportation and Communications. (e) Discharge means, in relation to harmful substances or effluents containing such sub- stances, any release, however caused, from a ship and includes any escape, disposal, spilling, leak- ing, pumping, emitting or emptying. (f) En route is taken to mean that the ship is under way at sea on a course, or courses, which so far as practicable for navigational purposes will cause any discharge to be spread over as great an area of the sea as is reasonably practicable. 3 (g) Exclusive Economic Zone means such areas as defined in the United Nations Con- vention on the Law of the Sea 1982 that extends beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of the Philippines as that definition may be affected by other regional or international treaties to which the Philippines is a party. (h) Existing ships means a ship not covered by the preceding paragraph. (i) Harmful substance means any substance which, if introduced into the sea, is liable to create hazards to human health, to harm living resources and marine life, to damage amenities or to interfere with other legitimate uses of the sea, as may be declared harmful or hazardous to hu- man and marine life under the laws of the Philippines, and includes any substance subject to con- trol under this Act; (j) Incident means an event involving the actual or probable discharge into the sea of a harmful substance, or effluents containing such a substance; (k) Marine Casualty means any accident at sea involving a ship which could result in an incident; (1) Navigable waters means the waters of the Philippines, including the territorial sea and inland waters which are presently, or be in the fiitlture susceptible for use by watercraft. (m) Nearest land means from the baseline fiom which the territorial sea of the territory in question is established in accordance with international law. (n) New ships means a ship (1) for which the building contract is place after 3 1 Decem- ber 1975, or (2) in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction after 30 June 1976, or (3) the delivery of which is after 3 1 December 1979, or (4) which has undergone a major conversion (i) for which the contract is place after 3 1 December 1975, or (ii) in the absence of a contract, the construction work of which is begun after 30 June 1976, or (iii) which is completed after 31 December 1979. (0) Oil tanker means a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces and includes combination carriers and any chemical tanker as defined hereunder when it is carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk. (p) Particularly Sensitive Sea Area means a sea area defined by the Organization which needs special protection through action by the Organization, because of its significance for recog- nized ecological or socio-economic or scientific reasons and which may be vulnerable to envi- ronmental damage by maritime activities. A particularly sensitive area is a qualification and a ba- sis on which protective measures may be taken through meastires developed by the Organization; 4 (q) Philippine Ship means a ship registered under the laws of the Republic of the Philip- pines and entitled to fly the flag of the Philippines; (r) Product carrier means an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil. (s) Reception facility means any facility used for the reception of oil, noxious liquid substances, sewage or garbage from ships at a port or terminal; (t) Secretary means the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communica- tions; (11) Segregated ballast means the ballast water introduced into a tank which is com- pletely separated from the cargo oil and oil fuel system and which is permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast or to the carriage of ballast or cargoes other than oil or noxious substances as variously defined by this law. (v) Ship means a vessel of any type operating in the marine environment and includes, without limitation, pleasure craft, fishing vessels, hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersi- bles, floating craft and fixed or floating platforms. (w) Slop tank means a tank specifically designated for the collection of tank drainings, washings and other oily mixtures. (x) Special Area means a sea area defined by the Organization where, for recognized technical reasons in relation to its oceanographic and ecological condition and to the particular character of its traffic, the adoption of special mandatory methods for the prevention of sea pollu- tion is required; (y) Tank means an enclosed space which is formed by the permanent structure of a ship and which is designed for the carriage of liquid in bulk. (z) Territorial Sea means in respect of the Republic of the Philippines has the same meaning as in the Philippine Constitution; and in respect of any other State means the territorial sea of that State as recognized in international law; (aa) Undue delay means a delay that is unreasonable and unnecessary in light of the par- ticular conditions of the ship, the ship s cargo, destination and schedule, and in light of the pur- pose and scope of the investigation, inspection or other cause for detaining the ship. (bb) Vessel means every description of watercraft, or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. CHAPTER 3. - SCOPE AND APPLICATION 5 . SECTION 8. Scope and Application of the Act. (a) Unless otherwise specified, this Act shall apply to: (1) All Philippine Ships; (2) All ships operating within the territorial sea or Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines; and (3) Fixed and floating drilling rigs and other fI atforms. (b) With respect to the application of this Act to ships of States which are not MARPOL 73 78 member States, no more favorable treatment shall be given to such ships than is provided for under this Act. SECTION 9. Exemptions. Subject to the provisions of
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Senate Bill No. 36 of the 13th Congress. of verifying compliance with this Act SECTION. 5. Institutional Linkages. In implementing this Act, the Department shall co- ordinate and consult with other agencies having authority over marine and coastal resources regu- lation such as the Department of Environment and Nstural Resources, the Department of National Defense, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, De- partment of Trade and Industry, Department of Tourism and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. SECTION 6. Role ofLocaZ Government Units. AI1 local government units shall, pursuant to the pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code, and subject to the general supervision of the Department, assist in implementing and enforcing this Act. CHAPTER 2. - DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 7. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act: (a) Chemical tanker means a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry a cargo of noxious liquid substances in bulk and includes an oi tanker as defined in this law when carrying a cargo or part cargo of noxious liquid substances in bulk. (b) Clean ballast means the ballast in tank which since oil or noxious liquid substances were last carried therein, has been so cleaned that effluent therefrom if it were discharged fi-oni a ship which is stationary into clean calm water on a clear day would produce visible traces of oil on the surface of the water or on adjoining shorelines or cause a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or upon adjoining shorelines. If the ballast is discharged through an oil discharge monitoring and control system in compliance with this law and rules and regula- tions issued therefor. (c) Crude oil tanker means an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil. (d) Department means the Department of Transportation and Communications. (e) Discharge means, in relation to harmful substances or effluents containing such sub- stances, any release, however caused, from a ship and includes any escape, disposal, spilling, leak- ing, pumping, emitting or emptying. (f) En route is taken to mean that the ship is under way at sea on a course, or courses, which so far as practicable for navigational purposes will cause any discharge to be spread over as great an area of the sea as is reasonably practicable. 3 (g) Exclusive Economic Zone means such areas as defined in the United Nations Con- vention on the Law of the Sea 1982 that extends beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of the Philippines as that definition may be affected by other regional or international treaties to which the Philippines is a party. (h) Existing ships means a ship not covered by the preceding paragraph. (i) Harmful substance means any substance which, if introduced into the sea, is liable to create hazards to human health, to harm living resources and marine life, to damage amenities or to interfere with other legitimate uses of the sea, as may be declared harmful or hazardous to hu- man and marine life under the laws of the Philippines, and includes any substance subject to con- trol under this Act; (j) Incident means an event involving the actual or probable discharge into the sea of a harmful substance, or effluents containing such a substance; (k) Marine Casualty means any accident at sea involving a ship which could result in an incident; (1) Navigable waters means the waters of the Philippines, including the territorial sea and inland waters which are presently, or be in the fiitlture susceptible for use by watercraft. (m) Nearest land means from the baseline fiom which the territorial sea of the territory in question is established in accordance with international law. (n) New ships means a ship (1) for which the building contract is place after 3 1 Decem- ber 1975, or (2) in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction after 30 June 1976, or (3) the delivery of which is after 3 1 December 1979, or (4) which has undergone a major conversion (i) for which the contract is place after 3 1 December 1975, or (ii) in the absence of a contract, the construction work of which is begun after 30 June 1976, or (iii) which is completed after 31 December 1979. (0) Oil tanker means a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces and includes combination carriers and any chemical tanker as defined hereunder when it is carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk. (p) Particularly Sensitive Sea Area means a sea area defined by the Organization which needs special protection through action by the Organization, because of its significance for recog- nized ecological or socio-economic or scientific reasons and which may be vulnerable to envi- ronmental damage by maritime activities. A particularly sensitive area is a qualification and a ba- sis on which protective measures may be taken through meastires developed by the Organization; 4 (q) Philippine Ship means a ship registered under the laws of the Republic of the Philip- pines and entitled to fly the flag of the Philippines; (r) Product carrier means an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil. (s) Reception facility means any facility used for the reception of oil, noxious liquid substances, sewage or garbage from ships at a port or terminal; (t) Secretary means the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communica- tions; (11) Segregated ballast means the ballast water introduced into a tank which is com- pletely separated from the cargo oil and oil fuel system and which is permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast or to the carriage of ballast or cargoes other than oil or noxious substances as variously defined by this law. (v) Ship means a vessel of any type operating in the marine environment and includes, without limitation, pleasure craft, fishing vessels, hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersi- bles, floating craft and fixed or floating platforms. (w) Slop tank means a tank specifically designated for the collection of tank drainings, washings and other oily mixtures. (x) Special Area means a sea area defined by the Organization where, for recognized technical reasons in relation to its oceanographic and ecological condition and to the particular character of its traffic, the adoption of special mandatory methods for the prevention of sea pollu- tion is required; (y) Tank means an enclosed space which is formed by the permanent structure of a ship and which is designed for the carriage of liquid in bulk. (z) Territorial Sea means in respect of the Republic of the Philippines has the same meaning as in the Philippine Constitution; and in respect of any other State means the territorial sea of that State as recognized in international law; (aa) Undue delay means a delay that is unreasonable and unnecessary in light of the par- ticular conditions of the ship, the ship s cargo, destination and schedule, and in light of the pur- pose and scope of the investigation, inspection or other cause for detaining the ship. (bb) Vessel means every description of watercraft, or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. CHAPTER 3. - SCOPE AND APPLICATION 5 . SECTION 8. Scope and Application of the Act. (a) Unless otherwise specified, this Act shall apply to: (1) All Philippine Ships; (2) All ships operating within the territorial sea or Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines; and (3) Fixed and floating drilling rigs and other fI atforms. (b) With respect to the application of this Act to ships of States which are not MARPOL 73 78 member States, no more favorable treatment shall be given to such ships than is provided for under this Act. SECTION 9. Exemptions. Subject to the provisions of
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Senate Bill No. 37 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to grant a reward of incentive to any person who can give vital information relative to the violation of the provisions of Republic Act qo. 1379, otherwise known as the Act Declaring Forfeiture in Favor of the State Any Property Found to Have Been Unlawfully Acquired by Any Public Officer or Employees and Providing for the Procedure Therefor and or Republic Act No. 7080, otherwise known as Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder. In the said bill, the informer, who gives vital information supported by competent evidence which account for or materially aid in the recovery or forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth as defined under the aforecited laws shall be entitled to a reward of twenty-five percentum (25Y0) of the total value of the property actually recovered. With the proposed reward, it is envisioned that this will serve as an effective tool to encourage the people to participate in the Government s effort of recovering ill-gotten wealth from erring public officials and employees. In addition, this reward system will also become an effective deterrent to would-be violators of the said laws. ?FiAViER enator THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLI 1 OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session 1 SENATE Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 37 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to grant a reward of incentive to any person who can give vital information relative to the violation of the provisions of Republic Act qo. 1379, otherwise known as the Act Declaring Forfeiture in Favor of the State Any Property Found to Have Been Unlawfully Acquired by Any Public Officer or Employees and Providing for the Procedure Therefor and or Republic Act No. 7080, otherwise known as Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder. In the said bill, the informer, who gives vital information supported by competent evidence which account for or materially aid in the recovery or forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth as defined under the aforecited laws shall be entitled to a reward of twenty-five percentum (25Y0) of the total value of the property actually recovered. With the proposed reward, it is envisioned that this will serve as an effective tool to encourage the people to participate in the Government s effort of recovering ill-gotten wealth from erring public officials and employees. In addition, this reward system will also become an effective deterrent to would-be violators of the said laws. ?FiAViER enator THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLI 1 OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session 1 SENATE Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 37 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-38 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 38 of the 13th Congress. A young, idealistic new graduate applies for a job at 8 government agency. She sees an employee punching the Bundy clock for another employee. It may be something she discovers during her first week in office. Should she or shouldn t see report the matter to the authorities? We hear of people who bravely tell on a public ofkial and find themselves in th8 doghouse, so to speak. Whistle-blowers may be assigned to windowless basement offices with no duties to perform. Hardship posts are given to those na ayaw makisarna or makihati, Dalhin sa kangkungan is what we hear in this regard. The exposure of wrongdoing or shortcoming deserves every encouragement. But, some unscrupulous employees scorn whistle blowers who denounce disgraceful or wrongful government conduct, as it were. Whistleblowers should be prote tf3d, even rewarded, if possible. They play a valuable role in the task of creating a good and ideal government. The purpose of this bill is to help eliminate wrongdoing or shortcoming in the government by helping insure that employees do not suffer from adverse career moves resulting from their exposure or revelation of wrongdoings of other government employees. The early approval of this bill is earnestly urged. SenBtor I THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 1 OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session rl k SENATE S. NO. __ .. Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 38 of the 13th Congress. A young, idealistic new graduate applies for a job at 8 government agency. She sees an employee punching the Bundy clock for another employee. It may be something she discovers during her first week in office. Should she or shouldn t see report the matter to the authorities? We hear of people who bravely tell on a public ofkial and find themselves in th8 doghouse, so to speak. Whistle-blowers may be assigned to windowless basement offices with no duties to perform. Hardship posts are given to those na ayaw makisarna or makihati, Dalhin sa kangkungan is what we hear in this regard. The exposure of wrongdoing or shortcoming deserves every encouragement. But, some unscrupulous employees scorn whistle blowers who denounce disgraceful or wrongful government conduct, as it were. Whistleblowers should be prote tf3d, even rewarded, if possible. They play a valuable role in the task of creating a good and ideal government. The purpose of this bill is to help eliminate wrongdoing or shortcoming in the government by helping insure that employees do not suffer from adverse career moves resulting from their exposure or revelation of wrongdoings of other government employees. The early approval of this bill is earnestly urged. SenBtor I THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 1 OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session rl k SENATE S. NO. __ .. Introduced by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 38 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-39 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 39 of the 13th Congress. A great number of minor children and dependents of law enforcement officers killed by insurgents or slain in the line of duty are unable to continue schooling or to complete their secondary education because of the death of the breadwinner of the family. This Act intends to provide educational benefits for such minor-orphaned children or dependents. Its coverage includes: (a) those who were orphaned prior to the approval of this Act but are still minors upon its approval: (b) beneficiaries who reach the age of majority and are unmarried while enjoying benefits and have not completed their secondary education shall continue to be entitled to the benefits provided herein until they complete secondary education: and (c) those who are minors upon the approval of this Act. Benefits under this proposed bill shall include tuition fee and a reasonable allowance for books, school supplies, transportation, clothing and food. As a tribute to our law enforcement officers who are fighting for our country and who are maintaining peace and order at the risk of their lives, early enactment of this bill is earnestly solicited. .. . , i i THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session 1 lnfroduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 39 of the 13th Congress. A great number of minor children and dependents of law enforcement officers killed by insurgents or slain in the line of duty are unable to continue schooling or to complete their secondary education because of the death of the breadwinner of the family. This Act intends to provide educational benefits for such minor-orphaned children or dependents. Its coverage includes: (a) those who were orphaned prior to the approval of this Act but are still minors upon its approval: (b) beneficiaries who reach the age of majority and are unmarried while enjoying benefits and have not completed their secondary education shall continue to be entitled to the benefits provided herein until they complete secondary education: and (c) those who are minors upon the approval of this Act. Benefits under this proposed bill shall include tuition fee and a reasonable allowance for books, school supplies, transportation, clothing and food. As a tribute to our law enforcement officers who are fighting for our country and who are maintaining peace and order at the risk of their lives, early enactment of this bill is earnestly solicited. .. . , i i THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session 1 lnfroduced by Senator Flavier
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What is SBN-40 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 40 of the 13th Congress. of upgrading and updating the competence, knowledge, skills and attitudes of the Filipino occupational therapists and physical therapists to make them globally competitive and nationally accessible to the disabled population of the Philippines. It is for these reasons that the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. IER .. 4 ,. .. AN ACT REGULATING THE REGISTRATION, LICENSUR ND PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PROVIDIWG FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted b.v the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress Assemb led TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY AND DEFINIT ON OF TERMS SECTION I. Short iten This Act shall be known as the Philippine Occupational Therapy Law
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Senate Bill No. 40 of the 13th Congress. of upgrading and updating the competence, knowledge, skills and attitudes of the Filipino occupational therapists and physical therapists to make them globally competitive and nationally accessible to the disabled population of the Philippines. It is for these reasons that the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. IER .. 4 ,. .. AN ACT REGULATING THE REGISTRATION, LICENSUR ND PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PROVIDIWG FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted b.v the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress Assemb led TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY AND DEFINIT ON OF TERMS SECTION I. Short iten This Act shall be known as the Philippine Occupational Therapy Law
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What is SBN-41 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 41 of the 13th Congress. Cellular phones have become an almost indispensable part of Filipino life. It s use and importance in business, communication, and entertainment cannot be denied. However, operating the device in some instances and situations pose not only inconvenience to other people but danger as well. One such situation is when people operate these devices while driving their motor vehicles. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that collision rates for drivers using hand held cell phones were roughly the same as for drivers who were legally drunk. While some cities have enacted local ordinances prohibiting its use by drivers, there is a need to institute a similar measure on a nationwide scale to protect life, limb and property. In view of the foregoing and in the interest of public safety, Immediate passage of this measure is therefore requested. I R, M.D. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session SENATE P? S. No. -L I. . C 1 -- Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier I . a,. .. , L.
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Senate Bill No. 41 of the 13th Congress. Cellular phones have become an almost indispensable part of Filipino life. It s use and importance in business, communication, and entertainment cannot be denied. However, operating the device in some instances and situations pose not only inconvenience to other people but danger as well. One such situation is when people operate these devices while driving their motor vehicles. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that collision rates for drivers using hand held cell phones were roughly the same as for drivers who were legally drunk. While some cities have enacted local ordinances prohibiting its use by drivers, there is a need to institute a similar measure on a nationwide scale to protect life, limb and property. In view of the foregoing and in the interest of public safety, Immediate passage of this measure is therefore requested. I R, M.D. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session SENATE P? S. No. -L I. . C 1 -- Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier I . a,. .. , L.
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The author of Senate Bill No. 41 of the 13th Congress is Juan Flavier . i.
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What is SBN-42 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 42 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to require all main roads and highways to be provided with bicycle lanes to encourage the use of bicycles. This will help ease traffic and transport problems as well as lessen air pollution in all major urban areas in the country. In a third world country like the Philippines with an acute transportation shortage and an ever-worsening air pollution problem, foot-powered bicycles may yet become one of the most efficient, inexpensive and practical means of public transport. This is true in major cities in Asia, particularly Hongkong, Taiwan, Bangkok and Beijing. In these places, people by the thousands, in business suits or workmen s clothing, pedal their way to their offices or places of work. Like most Asians, Filipinos make good cyclists. For want of specifically designed lanes in our streets and highways, scores of traffic accidents resulting in the death of not a few bicycle riders have been reported. It is argued that if buses and jeepneys are given specific laws, there is no reason why the same should not be made available to bicycles. The benefits to be derived from the popular use of bicycles are many. On environmental safety, the renowned Worldwatch International, an environmental group based in Washington stated that ... a bicycle in every garage ... along with a solar heater in every roof ... are imperatives for an ecologically safe future. For, indeed, what energy is expended in bicycle riding shall not corno from chemicals or gasoline which exudes noxious fumes as pollutants but from the natural energies of man. This, of course, spells exercise for the physical fitness buffs. And more, the Philippines might just come up with a pool of powerful cyclists who may reap honors for the country in future internatianal competitions. A more important benefit would be the decrease in the number of motor vehicles choking traffic arteries in our cities. In Metro Manila alone, 1,879,5133 motor vehicles were officially registered in 1992, an increase from 1985 s 1,120,172 figure. let while the nurnber of vehicles increase, the city s roads registered a negligible expansion and has remained semi-constant at 2,692 kilometers, with passenger jeepneys dominating the roads, plus private vehicles, slow-moving cargo trucks, vans and gigantic trailers. The result is always bedlam in all main thoroughfares. On ordinary busy days, travel time is reduced to a mere 7 to 10 kilometers per hour. This bill, therefore, is a legislative response to the need to conser-ve energy, minimize air pollution and provide commuters with an alternative mode of transport. In view of its significance, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. j v -. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF- THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHlLlPPlNES First Regular Session SENATE 3 f S. NO. I lnfroduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 42 of the 13th Congress. This bill seeks to require all main roads and highways to be provided with bicycle lanes to encourage the use of bicycles. This will help ease traffic and transport problems as well as lessen air pollution in all major urban areas in the country. In a third world country like the Philippines with an acute transportation shortage and an ever-worsening air pollution problem, foot-powered bicycles may yet become one of the most efficient, inexpensive and practical means of public transport. This is true in major cities in Asia, particularly Hongkong, Taiwan, Bangkok and Beijing. In these places, people by the thousands, in business suits or workmen s clothing, pedal their way to their offices or places of work. Like most Asians, Filipinos make good cyclists. For want of specifically designed lanes in our streets and highways, scores of traffic accidents resulting in the death of not a few bicycle riders have been reported. It is argued that if buses and jeepneys are given specific laws, there is no reason why the same should not be made available to bicycles. The benefits to be derived from the popular use of bicycles are many. On environmental safety, the renowned Worldwatch International, an environmental group based in Washington stated that ... a bicycle in every garage ... along with a solar heater in every roof ... are imperatives for an ecologically safe future. For, indeed, what energy is expended in bicycle riding shall not corno from chemicals or gasoline which exudes noxious fumes as pollutants but from the natural energies of man. This, of course, spells exercise for the physical fitness buffs. And more, the Philippines might just come up with a pool of powerful cyclists who may reap honors for the country in future internatianal competitions. A more important benefit would be the decrease in the number of motor vehicles choking traffic arteries in our cities. In Metro Manila alone, 1,879,5133 motor vehicles were officially registered in 1992, an increase from 1985 s 1,120,172 figure. let while the nurnber of vehicles increase, the city s roads registered a negligible expansion and has remained semi-constant at 2,692 kilometers, with passenger jeepneys dominating the roads, plus private vehicles, slow-moving cargo trucks, vans and gigantic trailers. The result is always bedlam in all main thoroughfares. On ordinary busy days, travel time is reduced to a mere 7 to 10 kilometers per hour. This bill, therefore, is a legislative response to the need to conser-ve energy, minimize air pollution and provide commuters with an alternative mode of transport. In view of its significance, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. j v -. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF- THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHlLlPPlNES First Regular Session SENATE 3 f S. NO. I lnfroduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 43 of the 13th Congress. Offices of politicians are always flooded with numerous letters seeking letters of recommendation for employment whether in the government service and the private sector, as if they are the best judge of one s fitness for office. This is a sad phenomena for it is a reflection of the kind of system that drives our country. Service to the people is a noble endeavor that should be undertaken by those who are worthy and qualified for government service. The efficiency of the bureaucracy is largely dependent on the men and women that compose it. We are always hearing complaints from the people about the inefficiency of the government bureaucracy in responding to their needs. This problem has been recognized by the government that it has considered reengineering of the bureaucracy as one of its major agenda. But efficiency in government is not only in terms of number or quantity. It is also about the quality of men and women who are servicing the people. To this end, this bill seeks to lessen, if not eradicate, interference of national and local officials in the appointment, hiring and promotion of officials or employees regardless of the nature of employer, whether private or public. If this bill is passed, elected or appointed national and local officials shall be prohibited from issuing recommendation letters. Heads of government agencies, government owned or controlled corporations as well as private enterprises are likewise prohibited from requiring and considering recommendation letters in the appointment, hiring or promotion of employees and officials. For this reason, the passage of this bill is being asked. 1 IER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 43 of the 13th Congress. Offices of politicians are always flooded with numerous letters seeking letters of recommendation for employment whether in the government service and the private sector, as if they are the best judge of one s fitness for office. This is a sad phenomena for it is a reflection of the kind of system that drives our country. Service to the people is a noble endeavor that should be undertaken by those who are worthy and qualified for government service. The efficiency of the bureaucracy is largely dependent on the men and women that compose it. We are always hearing complaints from the people about the inefficiency of the government bureaucracy in responding to their needs. This problem has been recognized by the government that it has considered reengineering of the bureaucracy as one of its major agenda. But efficiency in government is not only in terms of number or quantity. It is also about the quality of men and women who are servicing the people. To this end, this bill seeks to lessen, if not eradicate, interference of national and local officials in the appointment, hiring and promotion of officials or employees regardless of the nature of employer, whether private or public. If this bill is passed, elected or appointed national and local officials shall be prohibited from issuing recommendation letters. Heads of government agencies, government owned or controlled corporations as well as private enterprises are likewise prohibited from requiring and considering recommendation letters in the appointment, hiring or promotion of employees and officials. For this reason, the passage of this bill is being asked. 1 IER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES Introduced by Senator Flavier
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What is SBN-44 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 44 of the 13th Congress. The Constitution clearly confers the power of the purse to Congress. Thus, All appropriation, revenue or tariff bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills of local application and private bills shall originate exclusively in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments. (
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Senate Bill No. 44 of the 13th Congress. The Constitution clearly confers the power of the purse to Congress. Thus, All appropriation, revenue or tariff bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills of local application and private bills shall originate exclusively in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments. (
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What is SBN-45 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 45 of the 13th Congress. 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
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Senate Bill No. 45 of the 13th Congress. 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
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Who is the author of SBN-45 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 45 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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Senate Bill No. 46 of the 13th Congress. Red tape in the government bureaucracy is a scourge that has been with us for a long, long time. This affliction is one of the reasons why our citizens have always complained about the poor delivery of basic and essential services to the people. We do not subscribe to the view of some skeptics that red tape is an inborn Filipino trait and that we cannot get rid of. With greater will and determination we know that we can overcome this malady. This bill is a giant step towards this direction. The instant bill seeks to penalize any public officer or employee who fails to act on applications for permits, retirement benefits or compensation and the grant of any privilege, right, award, license, concession, or for modification, renewal or extension, payment or release of, money for services rendered, or for supplies and materials delivered, or activities and transactions or other routinary matters. Covered under this bill are government owned and controlled corporations, offices under the executive department and local government units, except elective officials from the President down to municipal councilors, members of the judiciary, and matters that require public hearings. A ten (IO) day deadline is set for action on any pending applications, after which the same shall be considered approved if unacted upon within the specified deadline. If an application is rejected, the official concerned shall be requiied to state the reasons for the rejection, stating the particular law, regulation, department order of issuance involved. The provisions of this bill are designed to prevent opportunities for corruption by requiring immediate action and detailing the procedure in handling an application. The bill will not only bear against the lagay system but will promote efficiency in government and give a better deal to the long- suffering public whose papers are often ignored for long periods. Passage of this bill is therefore a matter of urgency. SEN 4TE THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session 1 s E N A T E Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 46 of the 13th Congress. Red tape in the government bureaucracy is a scourge that has been with us for a long, long time. This affliction is one of the reasons why our citizens have always complained about the poor delivery of basic and essential services to the people. We do not subscribe to the view of some skeptics that red tape is an inborn Filipino trait and that we cannot get rid of. With greater will and determination we know that we can overcome this malady. This bill is a giant step towards this direction. The instant bill seeks to penalize any public officer or employee who fails to act on applications for permits, retirement benefits or compensation and the grant of any privilege, right, award, license, concession, or for modification, renewal or extension, payment or release of, money for services rendered, or for supplies and materials delivered, or activities and transactions or other routinary matters. Covered under this bill are government owned and controlled corporations, offices under the executive department and local government units, except elective officials from the President down to municipal councilors, members of the judiciary, and matters that require public hearings. A ten (IO) day deadline is set for action on any pending applications, after which the same shall be considered approved if unacted upon within the specified deadline. If an application is rejected, the official concerned shall be requiied to state the reasons for the rejection, stating the particular law, regulation, department order of issuance involved. The provisions of this bill are designed to prevent opportunities for corruption by requiring immediate action and detailing the procedure in handling an application. The bill will not only bear against the lagay system but will promote efficiency in government and give a better deal to the long- suffering public whose papers are often ignored for long periods. Passage of this bill is therefore a matter of urgency. SEN 4TE THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 First Regular Session 1 s E N A T E Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 46 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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Senate Bill No. 47 of the 13th Congress. The Philippines is a signatory to the 1992 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage and the 1992 International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage. As a signatory to the said Conventions, it is necessary that specific guidelines will be provided for its implementation. Tn general terms, this bill provides a scheme of adequate compensation to victims of oil pollution damage and the institutional mechanism to process such claims; enables the victims of oil pollution damage to directly proceed against the shipowner involved in any oil pollution incident; imposes a system of strict but limited liability against owners of ships involved in oil pollution incident. The salient features of this bill are as follows: a) Imposes liability on the owner of a ship involved in an oil pollution incident which causes oil pollution damage. b) Imposes joint and several liability on the owners of two or more ships involved in an oil pollution incident causing pollution damage where the latter is not reasonably separable. c) Provides a system of strict but limited liability for oil pollution damage based on the vessel s tonnage. d) Constitutes a Fund, which would be used to cover incidents causing oil pollution damage. e) Directs all owners of ships registered in the Philippines to maintain adequate financial security for oil pollution damage. f) Authorizes the .Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to entertain, adjudicate and settle actions and claims for compensation arising from oil pollution incidents. g) Penalizes the non-compliance with the provisions of the Act which include: failure to maintain financial security, failure to contribute to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Act; and the non-submission of the report of contributing Oil. Given the fact that our country is a party to the said conventions, immediate passage of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. ER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE PUBLIC ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 OF THE PHTLIPPINE First Regular Session L . . - Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 47 of the 13th Congress. The Philippines is a signatory to the 1992 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage and the 1992 International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage. As a signatory to the said Conventions, it is necessary that specific guidelines will be provided for its implementation. Tn general terms, this bill provides a scheme of adequate compensation to victims of oil pollution damage and the institutional mechanism to process such claims; enables the victims of oil pollution damage to directly proceed against the shipowner involved in any oil pollution incident; imposes a system of strict but limited liability against owners of ships involved in oil pollution incident. The salient features of this bill are as follows: a) Imposes liability on the owner of a ship involved in an oil pollution incident which causes oil pollution damage. b) Imposes joint and several liability on the owners of two or more ships involved in an oil pollution incident causing pollution damage where the latter is not reasonably separable. c) Provides a system of strict but limited liability for oil pollution damage based on the vessel s tonnage. d) Constitutes a Fund, which would be used to cover incidents causing oil pollution damage. e) Directs all owners of ships registered in the Philippines to maintain adequate financial security for oil pollution damage. f) Authorizes the .Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to entertain, adjudicate and settle actions and claims for compensation arising from oil pollution incidents. g) Penalizes the non-compliance with the provisions of the Act which include: failure to maintain financial security, failure to contribute to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Act; and the non-submission of the report of contributing Oil. Given the fact that our country is a party to the said conventions, immediate passage of this bill is therefore earnestly requested. ER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE PUBLIC ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 OF THE PHTLIPPINE First Regular Session L . . - Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 48 of the 13th Congress. Article XV, Section 3 2) of the constitution provides that: The State shall defend the right of the children to assistanc8, including proper care and nutrition and special protection from ail forms of neglect and abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development. During the First National Congress of Street Children held last April 14-19, 1991 at De La Salle Greenhills, it was found that a major reason for the disruption of the normal lives of children is the indifference, abuse, cruelty and exploitation by their own parents. Consider the neglected and abuse children s world now-they now tivs in a perilous environment, in povtxty and neglect, enduring physical and moral indifference, often subjected to abuse by the very symbols of protection and security such as the authorities and their elders-all these they endure primarily due to the neglect and abandonment by their own parents. Congress must now therefore act to correct this untenable situation of our children. Present laws must be! strengthened and heavier penalties be imposed on delinquent parents who have been remiss in their duties to their children. This bill therefore seeks to strengthen our laws against delinquent parents in order to make them applicable to certain situations which the drafters of the Revised Penal Code did not anticipate in 1932. Among these is the fact that the Constitution now mandates compuhory elementary education for all children of school ages. In view of the urgent need tu certify the laws against delinquent parents and to better instill consciousness of their parental duties, passage of this bill is earnestly urged. c., r 1.p 2 I THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE - p I. Introduced by Senator Flavier a)
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Senate Bill No. 48 of the 13th Congress. Article XV, Section 3 2) of the constitution provides that: The State shall defend the right of the children to assistanc8, including proper care and nutrition and special protection from ail forms of neglect and abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development. During the First National Congress of Street Children held last April 14-19, 1991 at De La Salle Greenhills, it was found that a major reason for the disruption of the normal lives of children is the indifference, abuse, cruelty and exploitation by their own parents. Consider the neglected and abuse children s world now-they now tivs in a perilous environment, in povtxty and neglect, enduring physical and moral indifference, often subjected to abuse by the very symbols of protection and security such as the authorities and their elders-all these they endure primarily due to the neglect and abandonment by their own parents. Congress must now therefore act to correct this untenable situation of our children. Present laws must be! strengthened and heavier penalties be imposed on delinquent parents who have been remiss in their duties to their children. This bill therefore seeks to strengthen our laws against delinquent parents in order to make them applicable to certain situations which the drafters of the Revised Penal Code did not anticipate in 1932. Among these is the fact that the Constitution now mandates compuhory elementary education for all children of school ages. In view of the urgent need tu certify the laws against delinquent parents and to better instill consciousness of their parental duties, passage of this bill is earnestly urged. c., r 1.p 2 I THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINES ) First Regular Session ) SENATE - p I. Introduced by Senator Flavier a)
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Senate Bill No. 49 of the 13th Congress. The basic constitutional prohibition ggainst undue discrimination is found in Article Ill. Section I of the Constitution which states: SECTION I. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law, or shall any person be denied the equal protection of laws. In the employment contact, the right to equal protection is amplified in the first paragraph of Article XIII, Section 3:
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Senate Bill No. 49 of the 13th Congress. The basic constitutional prohibition ggainst undue discrimination is found in Article Ill. Section I of the Constitution which states: SECTION I. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law, or shall any person be denied the equal protection of laws. In the employment contact, the right to equal protection is amplified in the first paragraph of Article XIII, Section 3:
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Senate Bill No. 50 of the 13th Congress. There is a need to create a central agency that will consolidate the functions currently being undertaken by the Land Transportation Office, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the DQTC s Office of Transport Cooperatives, the PNP s Traffic Management Group and the MMDA s Traffic Enforcement Group. This is to avoid the confusion as to who is tasked to maintain land transportation law and order on the streets of the Philippines, as well as provide direction and administration to the nation s land transportation industry. As envisioned by the bill, a National Land Transportation Authority shall absorb the fbnctions of a merged LTO and LTFREI as the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing, regulating and administrative entity of the government in the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable network of land transportation systems. In so doing, we can have a more efficient agency capable of addressing the various needs of the land transportation industry, at the same time ensuring public safety and welfare through its regulation. To allow the agency to do its broad function, the bill proposes to allow the NLTA to use 50 of the income that it collects fkom its operation. This will enable the agency to modernize and therefore be better equipped to do the tasks at hand. As we move towards progress, we need a land transportation agency that is up to the challenge. We can only attain this if this bill is passed into law. R, MD THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINE 1 First Regular Session 1 Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flawier THE NATIONAL LAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHQRITU ACT OF 2004 Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled ARTICLE I TITLE, POLICIES, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF THE ACT SECTION 1. Title - This act shall be known as the National Land Transportation Authority (NLTA) Act of 2004. SECTION 2. Policy and Objectives. The state shall pursue the development, maintenance and expansion of a viable, efficient, safe and dependable land transportation system as an effective instrument for national development and economic progress specifically through the establishment of a motor vehicle statistical office as the principal source of information, conversion from the adversarial quasi judicial procedures in the grant of franchises to operate public utility motor vehicles into administrative proceedings using socio- economic indicators in the grant of permits; and establishment of an office charged with long term forward planning and which will improve the administration of the land transportation industry. The Authority shall absorb the fhctions of merged LTO and LTFRB as the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing, regulating and administrative entity of the government in the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable network of land transportation systems. SECTION 3. Scope of the Act. The provisions of the Act shall control, as far as they apply to the registration and operation of motor vehicles; licensing of drivers and conductors; enforcement of traffic rules, laws and regulations; adjudication of traffic and non- traffic violations; fianchising and operation of public utility motor vehicle; regulation of activities of motor vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, importers, and dealers, and other related matters pertaining to road safety and environment protection. ARTICLE DEFINITION SECTION 4. Words and phrases defined. - As used in this Act; Motor Vehicles shall mean any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power using the public highway but excepting road rollers, trolley cars, street-sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibian, trucks, and cranes if not used on public highways, vehicles which run only on rails and tracks, and tractors, trailers and engines of all kinds used exclusively for agricultural purposes. Highwq shall mean the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular travel. Owner shall mean any person or entity in whose name the motor vehicle is registered with the Authority. The owner of a motor vehicle owned by the government or government- controlled corporation shall be the office, agency or bureau to which the motor vehicle belongs. Component shall mean any part of a motor vehicle such as engine, chassis and body or parts thereof. Dealer shall mean any duly accredited person, association, partnership, firm or corporation engaged in the assembly, manufacture, importation, buying and selling, rebuilding of motor vehicles or its components evidenced by a comercia1 invoice. Director-General shall mean the actual or acting chief of the national Land Transportation Authority duly appointed or designated by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Deputies shall mean the organic and duly authorized representatives of the Director General to carry out the provisions of this Act. Ygents shall mean the duly designated representatives of the Director General authorized to assist in enforcing the provisions of this Act. Farking or parked means that the motor vehicle has been brought to a stop on the shoulder or proper edge of a highway, and remains inactive in that place or closed thereto for an appreciable period of time. A motor vehicle which properly stops, merely to discharge a passenger or to take in a waiting passenger, or to load and unload a small quantity of freight with reasonable dispatch shall not be considered as parked if the motor vehicle again moves away without delay. Driver shall mean any person who is actual physical control of a motor vehicle in operation. Professional Driver shall mean any person hired or paid to operate a motor vehicle whether to private use or for hire to the public. Any person driving his own motor vehicle for business or for hire is a professional driver. Nothig in this definition shall prevent a professional driver from operating a private vehicle without compensation. Non Professional Driver shall mean any person operating any vehicle except a public utility vehicle, without compensation, Conductor shall mean a person assisting the driver of a public utility vehicle to ensure the safety of cargoes and or passengers while said vehicle is in operation. Certijicate of Public Convenience shall mean the authorization issued by the Auhority for the operation of land transportation services for public use as required by law. Authorized Route shall mean the approved origin and destination points linked by a chain of highways and streets open for public use over which the service is authorized. Pzcblis: Utzlzty Operator shall mean the registered owner of the motor vehicles authorized for public utility operation by the Authority. Abandonment of Service shall mean the suspension or cessation of service by a public utility operator in its authorized route or portions thereof A partial abandonment of service is presumed when a public utility operator fails to field the authorized number of units on a route after due notice from the Authority. ARTICLE CREATION, POWERS AND FUNCTION SECTION 5. Creation of the NLTA. The National Land Transportation Authority (NLTA) is hereby created, hereinafter referred to as the Authority, which shall be attached to the Department of Transportation and Communications for purposes of policy coordination. SECTION 6. owers and Functions. To accomplish its mandate and objectives, the Authority is authorized to: (a) Prepare the National Land Transportation Development Program for approval by the NEDA Board; evaluate and package projects and investment program; and for this purpose, may call on any agency or organization whether public or private whose development plans include land transportation as integral part thereof, to participate in the preparation and implementation of such programs; (b) Enter into contract with domestic and foreign companies for services and products duly approved in the National Land Transportation Development Program; (c) Promulgate, administer and enforce standards of measurements, designs, and rules and regulations requiring owners of motor vehicles and operator of public land transportation services to equip, install and provide in their utilities and in their stations such devices, equipment, facilities and operating procedures and techniques as may promote safety, protection, comfort and convenience to persons and property in their charge, as well as the safety of persons and property within their areas of operation; (d) Issue, amend, revise, suspend or cancel certificates of public convenience or permits authorizing the operation of public utility land transportation services, and to prescribe the appropriate terms and conditions therefore and regulate the operation of public land transportation; (e) Identifi, establish, prescribe and regulate routes or service, economically viable capacities, zones or areas of operation of public land transportation services, adjust fares, freight rates and related charges; (9 Accredit and regulate the activities of motor vehicle and component manufacturers, assemblers, importers and dealers; the operation of driving schools; inspection stations for safety and smoke emission; clinics and laboratories to conduct medical examination; and insurance companies and other activities related to the function of the Authority. and psychological tests including alcohol and drug testing; (g) Establish rules and regulations for the inspection and registration of motor vehicle; issuance, suspension and revocation of driver s licenses and permits, type approval for safety standards of motor vehicles and accessories; issuance of motor vehicle identification plates and validating stickers; Promulgate rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of all land transportation and traffic laws, rules and regulations and impose and collect fines and penalties for violations thereof. Make arrest for violations of the land transportation laws; issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to compel the appearance of motor vehicle owners, drivers and other persons; Fix, impose and collect, and periodically review and adjust reasonable fees and other related charges for services rendered, as well as administrative fines for violation of pertinent laws, orders, rules and regulations, decisions and rulings; Compile, maintain and manage an integrated data center with appropriate communications linkages for records and statistics in land transportation including a uniform traffic violation accident and stolen motor vehicles reporting system; Generate non-tax revenues out of its assets, properties and services; Perform such other powers and knctions as maybe provided by law. SECTION 7. Governing Body. The governing board and policy making body of the Authority shall be vested in the Board of Directors composed of the following: 1 . 2. Secretary of Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC); Director General of the National Land Transportation Authority (NLTA), appointed by the President as Chief Executive Officer; Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary of Department of Budget and Management BM) 3, 4. J. c. 6. 7. Secretary of the Department of Finance OF) Secretary of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) A representative from the transport Sector to be appointed by the President The Board shall meet at least once a month and hold special meetings upon the call of the Chairman or any four members of the Board. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum to transact business and vote of at least a simple majority of the members present at which there is I quorum shall be valid. ARTICLE ADMIMSTRATION SECTION Executive Officers, The Authority shall be managed by a Director- General with the rank, salary and qualifications equivalent to a Department Undersecretary, who must have sufficient knowledge and background in land transportation management. Hehhe shall serve at the pleasure of the President. The Director-General shall be assisted by four Deputy Director Generals - for Administration and Finance, Plans and Operations, Franchising, and Law Enforcement and Adjudication - with rank, salary and privileges of an Assistant Secretary preferably a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) possessing at least 10 years experience and practice in land transportation management and administration. The Regional Offices shall be headed by a Regional Executive Director under the direct supervision of the Director General with rank, salary and qualification equivalent to that of a Ilirector IV, possessing ten years experience in land transportation management, assisted by two Technical Regional Directors - one for Operations and another for Administration and Finance with rank, salary and qualification equivalent to Director 111, and with at least ten years experience in land transportation management. The above named executive officers of the Authority shall be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Board. Within one year, all such officers shall apply and qualie for appointment as Career Executive Service officers. For purposes of a more rigid and effective implementation of the Act, the Director- General, shall create the Land Transportation District Offices (LTDO) to be headed by a Land Transportation District Director appointed by the Director-General. The LTDO shall have the rank, salary and privileges of a Director 11. The qualifications herein required for LTDO shall iipply to officials appointed pursuant to this law without prejudice to incumbent heads of LTO district offices regardless of their status. SECTION9. Powers of the Director-General. As Chief Executive OfEcer of the ,4uthority, the fknctions and powers of the heads of the LTO, LTFRB, and OTC as provided under R.A. 4136 and CA 146 as amended as well as other laws otherwise not expressly defined in this Act are now deemed transferred, vested and exercised by the Director-General of the ,4uthority; including the following: (1) Implement, enforce and apply the policies, programs, guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations promulgated, prescribed, issued and adopted by the Authority; Manage the affairs of the Authority and ensure the smooth operational efficiency of the national land transportation system; (2) 7 Sign contracts, approve expenditures and appoint and discipline employees below the level of Presidential appointees; To submit an annual budget to the Board for recurrent income and expenditures for adoption not later than one month before the commencement of the ensuing year; Undertake research, studies, investigations, projects and other related activities, and submit reports and recommendations to the Board for its information and or approval; engage the services of expertskonsultants either in full time or part time basis as may be required in the performance of his functions and duties as maybe determined by him subject to the approval of the Board; To designate as deputies government entities with traffic-related functions, civic action groups, Non-Government Organization (NGO) and Public Officers (PO) of good standing; Do any act or thing for the proper operation and administration of the Authority; Perform such other functions and duties as the Board may assign from time to time. SECTION 10. Staffing Pattern. The Director-General, subject to the approval of the shall determine the staffing pattern, the number of personnel and field offices of the Authority, the functions of the central office staff, the regional and district offices; define their duties and responsibilities and fix their qualifications, salaries and other emoluments. The Board shall act on the recommendation within (30) days om its submission otherwise the recommendation shall be deemed approved and the same shall be implemented within 90 days from approval thereof. SECTION 11. Appointment and Discipline of Personnel. All officials of the Authority, except those appointed by the President, shall be selected and appointed on the basis of merit and fitness as established in a merit system program of the Authority consistent with Civil Service laws and regulations. The appointment of regional and district officials except those to be appointed by the President may be delegated by the director General to the Regional Executive Director. Except for the Director General, all officials to be appointed by the President shall be recommended by the Board. The power to discipline employees resides with the Director General. Appeals on the decision of the Director General may be submitted to the Board for reconsideration. Decisions of the Regional Directors may be appealed with the Director General. ARTICLE V FINANCE SECTION 12. Sources of Funds. Subject to the rules on government auditing, the equivalent of fifiy percent (50 ) of its total annual revenue collections arising from registration of motor vehicle, licensing of drivers, franchising and other miscellaneous transactions shall be retained by the Authority to pay for its annual operations and capital expenditures. Under this !;ection, the Authority is also hereby afiowed to undertake the following: Funds generated from its own special projects not arising from its regular knctions shall be retained by the authority for employees welfare, subject to the approval by the Board. The Authority is authorized to contract loans, credits and other indebtedness as it may deem seem necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. The obligations shall be the sole liability of the Authority unless guaranteed by the Republic of the Philippines. Revenue generated from fines and penalties including proceeds from public sale arising from law enforcement activities shall be retained by the Authority for its operational and maintenance requirements . The collection of motor vehicle registration fees shall be reinstated to defi-ay operational costs and maintenance of national regional facilities. The Director-General shall, every year, prepare and adopt estimates of income and expenditures and capital budget for the ensuing year. submitted to the Board for approval. Its annual budget shall be SECTION 13. Exemption From Taxes and Duties. The importation of equipment, machineries, software accessories and materials used directly in the operation of the Authority and which are otherwise not available locally on favorable terms, are exempted from all direct and indirect taxes, duties, fees, imposts and other charges and restrictions, the provisions of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided, that, when the Authority disposes of mch equipment, machineries, sohare accessories and materials, the buyer of the same shall pay to the government the corresponding taxes and duties as assessed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Bureau of Customs. ARTICLE VI REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES SECTION 14. Administrative Permits. Notwithstanding the provision of any law to the contrary, the issuance of permits to operate public utility vehicles shall be administratively processed based on rules and regulations guidelines that the Authority shall promulgate within BO days subject to the approval of the Board. Without prejudice to the provisions of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the permit to operate public utility vehicles shall be issued by the Authority. SECTION 15. Operation of Public Utility Vehicles. No motor vehicle shall be operated as a public conveyance or for hire without possessing a valid and subsisting franchise zmdlor permits issued by the Authority, All existing franchises and permits issued prior to the affectivity of this Act shall remain valid up to the date of its expiry as indicated in the certificate or permit. Any subsequent transaction related thereto shall now be processed and issued pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Authority. SECTION 16. Rate Fixing. For purposes of fixing of rates of public utility vehicles, the Director General shall undertake the necessary studies, after due consultation with the involved sectors, and recommend the same to the Board for approval. SECTION 17. Appeals. Any decision related to the issuance of permits and orders in whatever form by the Director General may be appealed to the Board within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt. Decisions and orders issued by officials properly delegated to issue permits may be appealed to the Director General within fifteen (15) days fkom date of receipt. In all cases where the aggrieved parties are not satisfied with the resolution of the authority, such decisions may be appealed to the President of the Philippines for final administrative disposition. Any decisions related to the issuance of permits or any other orders in whatever form by the appropriate officials of the LTA may be appealed in the following manner: I. Decisions of orders of the Director-General appealable to the Board within a period of 15 days computed from the date of receipt of said decision appealed from; The decision of the Board shall be final and executory. 2. Decisions of Regional Executive Director to issue permits for PW pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph may be appealed to the Director-General within a period of 15 days from receipt of the decision being appealed from. SECTION 18. Penalties. In order to ensure strict adherence and compliance to the conditions of the permit issued, the Director-General, subject to the approval of the Board, shall promulgate the necessary procedures for the imposition of sanctions and appropriate schedule of penalties for any violation of the conditions of the permit and impose the same. SECTION 19. Authority to Impose Penalties. The Director-General is hereby empowered to impose penalties and sanctions in the form of cancellation, revocation, suspension, fines and other forms of penalties allowable by law or any combination thereof for violations of the terms and conditions of the permit. Subject to approval of the Board, the Ilirector-General shall promulgate it set of guidelines containing he administrative procedures in the imposition of sanctions including the schedule of penalties. ARTICLE WI DISPOSITIQN OF SEIZED VEHICLE COMPQNENTS AND ACCESSORIES SECTION 20. Disposition of Impounded Vehicles. All motor vehicles impounded, including the confiscated accessories confiscated and which are abandoned by their owners for failure to pay the fines and or serve the penalties imposed thereon within six (6) months, shall be sold and disposed of by the Authority in public auction under the following conditions: (a) The owners of said impounded vehicles shall be given appropriate written notice on the auction sale with the option to redeem said property afier paying all charges within fifteen (15) days Erom receipt of such notice, or to participate in the public auction. The proceeds of the public auction shall be applied to all liens, fines, fees and penalties accruing in favor of the Authority provided that the remainder shall be returned to the registered owner. (b) An impounded vehicle without a known owner or lawful claimant, or afier three notices in newspapers of national circulation, shall be sold at public auction after publication of the notice of public sale. The proceeds thereof shall be applied to the lien of the government with the remaining amount credited to the Authority for use in its law enforcement activities. , ARTICLE TRANSITORY PROVISIONS SECTION 21. Abolition. The Land Transportation Office, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Office of Transport Cooperatives in the Department of Transportation and Communications and the TMG of the PNP and Traffic Enforcement Gkoup of MMDA are hereby abolished. Properties, assets and liabilities, all powers and duties, rights and chooses of actions, vested by law or exercised by said abolished offices and its predecessors are hereby transferred to the Authority. SECTION 22. Holdover Functions. To ensure smooth transition into the structure of the Authority, all officers and employees of the defbnct LTO, LTFRB, OTC, TMG of the PNP and the TEG of MMDA shall continue to exercise their usual functions, duties and responsibilities unless otherwise directed. The Authority shall ensure that all present employees of the abolished agencies shall be ixxmnmodated without diminution of their salaries as a result of the reorganization. Oflicials ;and employees who opt to retire during the reorganization shall receive, in addition to retirement benefits and pensions granted under .the existing retirement law, an additional two (2) months salary for every year of service. An amount corresponding to the retirement benefits of all employees opting to retire shall be held in reserve by the National Treasury to pay for this purpose. Provided, that, employees who have opted to retire and who have received retirement benefits will no longer be eligible for employment in the Authority. SECTION 23. Saving Clause. All orders, rules, regulations, permit, licenses, decisions and privileges which have been issued, made, granted or allowed to become effective by the former LTO, LTFRB, OTC, TMG of PNP and TEG of X INDA or its predecessors, shall continue to be in effiect according to their terms until modified, terminated, superseded, set aside or repealed. ARTICLE M PENAL AND OTaER PROVISIONS SECTION 24. Penalty for Violations, The Authority, subject to the approval of the Board, shall issue guidelines and schedule of fines and penalties for violations committed under this ACT. SECTION 25. Punishment for Other Offenses. The conviction of any person for any offense under this Act shall not bar his prosecution for any other offenses which may have been committed by such person concurrently with the commission of the offense of which he was convicted or in doing the act or series of acts which constituted the offense of which he was convicted. 12 SECTION 26. of Court. It is hereby made the duty of clerks of the regional trial courts, municipal trial courts trying traffic violation cases to certlfl to the Authority the result of any case, whether criminal or civil, involving violations of any provisions of this Act, or other laws and ordinances relating to motor vehicles. Said certificates shall be specifically contained the name of the driver or owner of the vehicle involved, his address, the number of his license and or the certificate of registration of his vehicle, the date thereof and the offense for which he was convicted or acquitted. ARTICLE X COLLECTIBN OF F EES, TAXES AND FINES, LIENS, ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS SECTION 27. Collection of Fees; National and Local Taxes; Toll Fees. The collection of all fees, taxes and fines, under the provisions of this Act shall be made in accordance with the regulations to be prescribed by the Authority subject to the approval of the Board. a) No taxes or fees other than those prescribed in this Act shall be imposed for the registration or operation or on the ownership of any motor vehicle, or for the exercise of the profession of driver, by any local government, the provisions of any charter to the contrary notwithstanding; provided however that any provincial board, city or municipal council or board or other competent authority may enact or collect such reasonable and equitable toll fees for the use of such bridges and ferries within their respective jurisdiction as may be authorized and approved by the proper authorities, and also for the use of such public roads as may be authorized by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the proper authority. b) Lien Upon Motor Vehicles. Any balance of fees for registration, renewal registration or delinquent registration of a motor vehicle remaining unpaid and all fines imposed upon any vehicle owner shall constitute a first lien upon the motor vehicle concerned. The Director-General is hereby vested with the authority to issue a warrant of constructive or actual distraint or levy to any owner of motor vehicle who has any balance of fees for registration, renewal or delinquent registration of a motor vehicle remaining unpaid which upon demand by the Director-General or his deputies executing such warrant, the owner of the vehicle shall surrender the same at the time demanded, except when the attachment or execution is under any judicial process. Any owner who fails or refuses to surrender any of such property or vehicle not surrendered shall be punished by a fine not exceeding the amount of the fees, including penalties and interest, if any, for the collection of which such warrant has been issued, together with the cost and interest if any until surrendered. ARTICLE X FINAL PROVISION SECTION 28. No local government shall enact or enforce any ordinance or resolution in conflict with the provisions of this Act, or prohibiting any deputy or agent of the authority to enforce this Act, within their respective territorial jurisdiction and the provisions of any charter it0 the contrary notwithstanding. SECTION 29. Appropriations. To carry out effectively the provisions of this Act tiuring the transition period, the amount equivalent to thirty five percent (35 ) of the collection fbr the year is hereby appropriated in addition to the appropriations provided in the General Appropriation Act of the LTO, LTFRB, OTC, TMG and TEG. SECTION 30. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 3 1. Repealing Clause. AI1 acts, decrees, orders, and instructions or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 32. Effectivity. This act shall take effect thirty (30) days after approval and publication in the Official Gazette. , Approved,
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Senate Bill No. 50 of the 13th Congress. There is a need to create a central agency that will consolidate the functions currently being undertaken by the Land Transportation Office, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the DQTC s Office of Transport Cooperatives, the PNP s Traffic Management Group and the MMDA s Traffic Enforcement Group. This is to avoid the confusion as to who is tasked to maintain land transportation law and order on the streets of the Philippines, as well as provide direction and administration to the nation s land transportation industry. As envisioned by the bill, a National Land Transportation Authority shall absorb the fbnctions of a merged LTO and LTFREI as the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing, regulating and administrative entity of the government in the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable network of land transportation systems. In so doing, we can have a more efficient agency capable of addressing the various needs of the land transportation industry, at the same time ensuring public safety and welfare through its regulation. To allow the agency to do its broad function, the bill proposes to allow the NLTA to use 50 of the income that it collects fkom its operation. This will enable the agency to modernize and therefore be better equipped to do the tasks at hand. As we move towards progress, we need a land transportation agency that is up to the challenge. We can only attain this if this bill is passed into law. R, MD THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPINE 1 First Regular Session 1 Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flawier THE NATIONAL LAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHQRITU ACT OF 2004 Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled ARTICLE I TITLE, POLICIES, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF THE ACT SECTION 1. Title - This act shall be known as the National Land Transportation Authority (NLTA) Act of 2004. SECTION 2. Policy and Objectives. The state shall pursue the development, maintenance and expansion of a viable, efficient, safe and dependable land transportation system as an effective instrument for national development and economic progress specifically through the establishment of a motor vehicle statistical office as the principal source of information, conversion from the adversarial quasi judicial procedures in the grant of franchises to operate public utility motor vehicles into administrative proceedings using socio- economic indicators in the grant of permits; and establishment of an office charged with long term forward planning and which will improve the administration of the land transportation industry. The Authority shall absorb the fhctions of merged LTO and LTFRB as the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing, regulating and administrative entity of the government in the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable network of land transportation systems. SECTION 3. Scope of the Act. The provisions of the Act shall control, as far as they apply to the registration and operation of motor vehicles; licensing of drivers and conductors; enforcement of traffic rules, laws and regulations; adjudication of traffic and non- traffic violations; fianchising and operation of public utility motor vehicle; regulation of activities of motor vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, importers, and dealers, and other related matters pertaining to road safety and environment protection. ARTICLE DEFINITION SECTION 4. Words and phrases defined. - As used in this Act; Motor Vehicles shall mean any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power using the public highway but excepting road rollers, trolley cars, street-sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibian, trucks, and cranes if not used on public highways, vehicles which run only on rails and tracks, and tractors, trailers and engines of all kinds used exclusively for agricultural purposes. Highwq shall mean the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular travel. Owner shall mean any person or entity in whose name the motor vehicle is registered with the Authority. The owner of a motor vehicle owned by the government or government- controlled corporation shall be the office, agency or bureau to which the motor vehicle belongs. Component shall mean any part of a motor vehicle such as engine, chassis and body or parts thereof. Dealer shall mean any duly accredited person, association, partnership, firm or corporation engaged in the assembly, manufacture, importation, buying and selling, rebuilding of motor vehicles or its components evidenced by a comercia1 invoice. Director-General shall mean the actual or acting chief of the national Land Transportation Authority duly appointed or designated by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Deputies shall mean the organic and duly authorized representatives of the Director General to carry out the provisions of this Act. Ygents shall mean the duly designated representatives of the Director General authorized to assist in enforcing the provisions of this Act. Farking or parked means that the motor vehicle has been brought to a stop on the shoulder or proper edge of a highway, and remains inactive in that place or closed thereto for an appreciable period of time. A motor vehicle which properly stops, merely to discharge a passenger or to take in a waiting passenger, or to load and unload a small quantity of freight with reasonable dispatch shall not be considered as parked if the motor vehicle again moves away without delay. Driver shall mean any person who is actual physical control of a motor vehicle in operation. Professional Driver shall mean any person hired or paid to operate a motor vehicle whether to private use or for hire to the public. Any person driving his own motor vehicle for business or for hire is a professional driver. Nothig in this definition shall prevent a professional driver from operating a private vehicle without compensation. Non Professional Driver shall mean any person operating any vehicle except a public utility vehicle, without compensation, Conductor shall mean a person assisting the driver of a public utility vehicle to ensure the safety of cargoes and or passengers while said vehicle is in operation. Certijicate of Public Convenience shall mean the authorization issued by the Auhority for the operation of land transportation services for public use as required by law. Authorized Route shall mean the approved origin and destination points linked by a chain of highways and streets open for public use over which the service is authorized. Pzcblis: Utzlzty Operator shall mean the registered owner of the motor vehicles authorized for public utility operation by the Authority. Abandonment of Service shall mean the suspension or cessation of service by a public utility operator in its authorized route or portions thereof A partial abandonment of service is presumed when a public utility operator fails to field the authorized number of units on a route after due notice from the Authority. ARTICLE CREATION, POWERS AND FUNCTION SECTION 5. Creation of the NLTA. The National Land Transportation Authority (NLTA) is hereby created, hereinafter referred to as the Authority, which shall be attached to the Department of Transportation and Communications for purposes of policy coordination. SECTION 6. owers and Functions. To accomplish its mandate and objectives, the Authority is authorized to: (a) Prepare the National Land Transportation Development Program for approval by the NEDA Board; evaluate and package projects and investment program; and for this purpose, may call on any agency or organization whether public or private whose development plans include land transportation as integral part thereof, to participate in the preparation and implementation of such programs; (b) Enter into contract with domestic and foreign companies for services and products duly approved in the National Land Transportation Development Program; (c) Promulgate, administer and enforce standards of measurements, designs, and rules and regulations requiring owners of motor vehicles and operator of public land transportation services to equip, install and provide in their utilities and in their stations such devices, equipment, facilities and operating procedures and techniques as may promote safety, protection, comfort and convenience to persons and property in their charge, as well as the safety of persons and property within their areas of operation; (d) Issue, amend, revise, suspend or cancel certificates of public convenience or permits authorizing the operation of public utility land transportation services, and to prescribe the appropriate terms and conditions therefore and regulate the operation of public land transportation; (e) Identifi, establish, prescribe and regulate routes or service, economically viable capacities, zones or areas of operation of public land transportation services, adjust fares, freight rates and related charges; (9 Accredit and regulate the activities of motor vehicle and component manufacturers, assemblers, importers and dealers; the operation of driving schools; inspection stations for safety and smoke emission; clinics and laboratories to conduct medical examination; and insurance companies and other activities related to the function of the Authority. and psychological tests including alcohol and drug testing; (g) Establish rules and regulations for the inspection and registration of motor vehicle; issuance, suspension and revocation of driver s licenses and permits, type approval for safety standards of motor vehicles and accessories; issuance of motor vehicle identification plates and validating stickers; Promulgate rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of all land transportation and traffic laws, rules and regulations and impose and collect fines and penalties for violations thereof. Make arrest for violations of the land transportation laws; issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to compel the appearance of motor vehicle owners, drivers and other persons; Fix, impose and collect, and periodically review and adjust reasonable fees and other related charges for services rendered, as well as administrative fines for violation of pertinent laws, orders, rules and regulations, decisions and rulings; Compile, maintain and manage an integrated data center with appropriate communications linkages for records and statistics in land transportation including a uniform traffic violation accident and stolen motor vehicles reporting system; Generate non-tax revenues out of its assets, properties and services; Perform such other powers and knctions as maybe provided by law. SECTION 7. Governing Body. The governing board and policy making body of the Authority shall be vested in the Board of Directors composed of the following: 1 . 2. Secretary of Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC); Director General of the National Land Transportation Authority (NLTA), appointed by the President as Chief Executive Officer; Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary of Department of Budget and Management BM) 3, 4. J. c. 6. 7. Secretary of the Department of Finance OF) Secretary of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) A representative from the transport Sector to be appointed by the President The Board shall meet at least once a month and hold special meetings upon the call of the Chairman or any four members of the Board. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum to transact business and vote of at least a simple majority of the members present at which there is I quorum shall be valid. ARTICLE ADMIMSTRATION SECTION Executive Officers, The Authority shall be managed by a Director- General with the rank, salary and qualifications equivalent to a Department Undersecretary, who must have sufficient knowledge and background in land transportation management. Hehhe shall serve at the pleasure of the President. The Director-General shall be assisted by four Deputy Director Generals - for Administration and Finance, Plans and Operations, Franchising, and Law Enforcement and Adjudication - with rank, salary and privileges of an Assistant Secretary preferably a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) possessing at least 10 years experience and practice in land transportation management and administration. The Regional Offices shall be headed by a Regional Executive Director under the direct supervision of the Director General with rank, salary and qualification equivalent to that of a Ilirector IV, possessing ten years experience in land transportation management, assisted by two Technical Regional Directors - one for Operations and another for Administration and Finance with rank, salary and qualification equivalent to Director 111, and with at least ten years experience in land transportation management. The above named executive officers of the Authority shall be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Board. Within one year, all such officers shall apply and qualie for appointment as Career Executive Service officers. For purposes of a more rigid and effective implementation of the Act, the Director- General, shall create the Land Transportation District Offices (LTDO) to be headed by a Land Transportation District Director appointed by the Director-General. The LTDO shall have the rank, salary and privileges of a Director 11. The qualifications herein required for LTDO shall iipply to officials appointed pursuant to this law without prejudice to incumbent heads of LTO district offices regardless of their status. SECTION9. Powers of the Director-General. As Chief Executive OfEcer of the ,4uthority, the fknctions and powers of the heads of the LTO, LTFRB, and OTC as provided under R.A. 4136 and CA 146 as amended as well as other laws otherwise not expressly defined in this Act are now deemed transferred, vested and exercised by the Director-General of the ,4uthority; including the following: (1) Implement, enforce and apply the policies, programs, guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations promulgated, prescribed, issued and adopted by the Authority; Manage the affairs of the Authority and ensure the smooth operational efficiency of the national land transportation system; (2) 7 Sign contracts, approve expenditures and appoint and discipline employees below the level of Presidential appointees; To submit an annual budget to the Board for recurrent income and expenditures for adoption not later than one month before the commencement of the ensuing year; Undertake research, studies, investigations, projects and other related activities, and submit reports and recommendations to the Board for its information and or approval; engage the services of expertskonsultants either in full time or part time basis as may be required in the performance of his functions and duties as maybe determined by him subject to the approval of the Board; To designate as deputies government entities with traffic-related functions, civic action groups, Non-Government Organization (NGO) and Public Officers (PO) of good standing; Do any act or thing for the proper operation and administration of the Authority; Perform such other functions and duties as the Board may assign from time to time. SECTION 10. Staffing Pattern. The Director-General, subject to the approval of the shall determine the staffing pattern, the number of personnel and field offices of the Authority, the functions of the central office staff, the regional and district offices; define their duties and responsibilities and fix their qualifications, salaries and other emoluments. The Board shall act on the recommendation within (30) days om its submission otherwise the recommendation shall be deemed approved and the same shall be implemented within 90 days from approval thereof. SECTION 11. Appointment and Discipline of Personnel. All officials of the Authority, except those appointed by the President, shall be selected and appointed on the basis of merit and fitness as established in a merit system program of the Authority consistent with Civil Service laws and regulations. The appointment of regional and district officials except those to be appointed by the President may be delegated by the director General to the Regional Executive Director. Except for the Director General, all officials to be appointed by the President shall be recommended by the Board. The power to discipline employees resides with the Director General. Appeals on the decision of the Director General may be submitted to the Board for reconsideration. Decisions of the Regional Directors may be appealed with the Director General. ARTICLE V FINANCE SECTION 12. Sources of Funds. Subject to the rules on government auditing, the equivalent of fifiy percent (50 ) of its total annual revenue collections arising from registration of motor vehicle, licensing of drivers, franchising and other miscellaneous transactions shall be retained by the Authority to pay for its annual operations and capital expenditures. Under this !;ection, the Authority is also hereby afiowed to undertake the following: Funds generated from its own special projects not arising from its regular knctions shall be retained by the authority for employees welfare, subject to the approval by the Board. The Authority is authorized to contract loans, credits and other indebtedness as it may deem seem necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. The obligations shall be the sole liability of the Authority unless guaranteed by the Republic of the Philippines. Revenue generated from fines and penalties including proceeds from public sale arising from law enforcement activities shall be retained by the Authority for its operational and maintenance requirements . The collection of motor vehicle registration fees shall be reinstated to defi-ay operational costs and maintenance of national regional facilities. The Director-General shall, every year, prepare and adopt estimates of income and expenditures and capital budget for the ensuing year. submitted to the Board for approval. Its annual budget shall be SECTION 13. Exemption From Taxes and Duties. The importation of equipment, machineries, software accessories and materials used directly in the operation of the Authority and which are otherwise not available locally on favorable terms, are exempted from all direct and indirect taxes, duties, fees, imposts and other charges and restrictions, the provisions of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided, that, when the Authority disposes of mch equipment, machineries, sohare accessories and materials, the buyer of the same shall pay to the government the corresponding taxes and duties as assessed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Bureau of Customs. ARTICLE VI REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES SECTION 14. Administrative Permits. Notwithstanding the provision of any law to the contrary, the issuance of permits to operate public utility vehicles shall be administratively processed based on rules and regulations guidelines that the Authority shall promulgate within BO days subject to the approval of the Board. Without prejudice to the provisions of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the permit to operate public utility vehicles shall be issued by the Authority. SECTION 15. Operation of Public Utility Vehicles. No motor vehicle shall be operated as a public conveyance or for hire without possessing a valid and subsisting franchise zmdlor permits issued by the Authority, All existing franchises and permits issued prior to the affectivity of this Act shall remain valid up to the date of its expiry as indicated in the certificate or permit. Any subsequent transaction related thereto shall now be processed and issued pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Authority. SECTION 16. Rate Fixing. For purposes of fixing of rates of public utility vehicles, the Director General shall undertake the necessary studies, after due consultation with the involved sectors, and recommend the same to the Board for approval. SECTION 17. Appeals. Any decision related to the issuance of permits and orders in whatever form by the Director General may be appealed to the Board within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt. Decisions and orders issued by officials properly delegated to issue permits may be appealed to the Director General within fifteen (15) days fkom date of receipt. In all cases where the aggrieved parties are not satisfied with the resolution of the authority, such decisions may be appealed to the President of the Philippines for final administrative disposition. Any decisions related to the issuance of permits or any other orders in whatever form by the appropriate officials of the LTA may be appealed in the following manner: I. Decisions of orders of the Director-General appealable to the Board within a period of 15 days computed from the date of receipt of said decision appealed from; The decision of the Board shall be final and executory. 2. Decisions of Regional Executive Director to issue permits for PW pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph may be appealed to the Director-General within a period of 15 days from receipt of the decision being appealed from. SECTION 18. Penalties. In order to ensure strict adherence and compliance to the conditions of the permit issued, the Director-General, subject to the approval of the Board, shall promulgate the necessary procedures for the imposition of sanctions and appropriate schedule of penalties for any violation of the conditions of the permit and impose the same. SECTION 19. Authority to Impose Penalties. The Director-General is hereby empowered to impose penalties and sanctions in the form of cancellation, revocation, suspension, fines and other forms of penalties allowable by law or any combination thereof for violations of the terms and conditions of the permit. Subject to approval of the Board, the Ilirector-General shall promulgate it set of guidelines containing he administrative procedures in the imposition of sanctions including the schedule of penalties. ARTICLE WI DISPOSITIQN OF SEIZED VEHICLE COMPQNENTS AND ACCESSORIES SECTION 20. Disposition of Impounded Vehicles. All motor vehicles impounded, including the confiscated accessories confiscated and which are abandoned by their owners for failure to pay the fines and or serve the penalties imposed thereon within six (6) months, shall be sold and disposed of by the Authority in public auction under the following conditions: (a) The owners of said impounded vehicles shall be given appropriate written notice on the auction sale with the option to redeem said property afier paying all charges within fifteen (15) days Erom receipt of such notice, or to participate in the public auction. The proceeds of the public auction shall be applied to all liens, fines, fees and penalties accruing in favor of the Authority provided that the remainder shall be returned to the registered owner. (b) An impounded vehicle without a known owner or lawful claimant, or afier three notices in newspapers of national circulation, shall be sold at public auction after publication of the notice of public sale. The proceeds thereof shall be applied to the lien of the government with the remaining amount credited to the Authority for use in its law enforcement activities. , ARTICLE TRANSITORY PROVISIONS SECTION 21. Abolition. The Land Transportation Office, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Office of Transport Cooperatives in the Department of Transportation and Communications and the TMG of the PNP and Traffic Enforcement Gkoup of MMDA are hereby abolished. Properties, assets and liabilities, all powers and duties, rights and chooses of actions, vested by law or exercised by said abolished offices and its predecessors are hereby transferred to the Authority. SECTION 22. Holdover Functions. To ensure smooth transition into the structure of the Authority, all officers and employees of the defbnct LTO, LTFRB, OTC, TMG of the PNP and the TEG of MMDA shall continue to exercise their usual functions, duties and responsibilities unless otherwise directed. The Authority shall ensure that all present employees of the abolished agencies shall be ixxmnmodated without diminution of their salaries as a result of the reorganization. Oflicials ;and employees who opt to retire during the reorganization shall receive, in addition to retirement benefits and pensions granted under .the existing retirement law, an additional two (2) months salary for every year of service. An amount corresponding to the retirement benefits of all employees opting to retire shall be held in reserve by the National Treasury to pay for this purpose. Provided, that, employees who have opted to retire and who have received retirement benefits will no longer be eligible for employment in the Authority. SECTION 23. Saving Clause. All orders, rules, regulations, permit, licenses, decisions and privileges which have been issued, made, granted or allowed to become effective by the former LTO, LTFRB, OTC, TMG of PNP and TEG of X INDA or its predecessors, shall continue to be in effiect according to their terms until modified, terminated, superseded, set aside or repealed. ARTICLE M PENAL AND OTaER PROVISIONS SECTION 24. Penalty for Violations, The Authority, subject to the approval of the Board, shall issue guidelines and schedule of fines and penalties for violations committed under this ACT. SECTION 25. Punishment for Other Offenses. The conviction of any person for any offense under this Act shall not bar his prosecution for any other offenses which may have been committed by such person concurrently with the commission of the offense of which he was convicted or in doing the act or series of acts which constituted the offense of which he was convicted. 12 SECTION 26. of Court. It is hereby made the duty of clerks of the regional trial courts, municipal trial courts trying traffic violation cases to certlfl to the Authority the result of any case, whether criminal or civil, involving violations of any provisions of this Act, or other laws and ordinances relating to motor vehicles. Said certificates shall be specifically contained the name of the driver or owner of the vehicle involved, his address, the number of his license and or the certificate of registration of his vehicle, the date thereof and the offense for which he was convicted or acquitted. ARTICLE X COLLECTIBN OF F EES, TAXES AND FINES, LIENS, ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS SECTION 27. Collection of Fees; National and Local Taxes; Toll Fees. The collection of all fees, taxes and fines, under the provisions of this Act shall be made in accordance with the regulations to be prescribed by the Authority subject to the approval of the Board. a) No taxes or fees other than those prescribed in this Act shall be imposed for the registration or operation or on the ownership of any motor vehicle, or for the exercise of the profession of driver, by any local government, the provisions of any charter to the contrary notwithstanding; provided however that any provincial board, city or municipal council or board or other competent authority may enact or collect such reasonable and equitable toll fees for the use of such bridges and ferries within their respective jurisdiction as may be authorized and approved by the proper authorities, and also for the use of such public roads as may be authorized by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the proper authority. b) Lien Upon Motor Vehicles. Any balance of fees for registration, renewal registration or delinquent registration of a motor vehicle remaining unpaid and all fines imposed upon any vehicle owner shall constitute a first lien upon the motor vehicle concerned. The Director-General is hereby vested with the authority to issue a warrant of constructive or actual distraint or levy to any owner of motor vehicle who has any balance of fees for registration, renewal or delinquent registration of a motor vehicle remaining unpaid which upon demand by the Director-General or his deputies executing such warrant, the owner of the vehicle shall surrender the same at the time demanded, except when the attachment or execution is under any judicial process. Any owner who fails or refuses to surrender any of such property or vehicle not surrendered shall be punished by a fine not exceeding the amount of the fees, including penalties and interest, if any, for the collection of which such warrant has been issued, together with the cost and interest if any until surrendered. ARTICLE X FINAL PROVISION SECTION 28. No local government shall enact or enforce any ordinance or resolution in conflict with the provisions of this Act, or prohibiting any deputy or agent of the authority to enforce this Act, within their respective territorial jurisdiction and the provisions of any charter it0 the contrary notwithstanding. SECTION 29. Appropriations. To carry out effectively the provisions of this Act tiuring the transition period, the amount equivalent to thirty five percent (35 ) of the collection fbr the year is hereby appropriated in addition to the appropriations provided in the General Appropriation Act of the LTO, LTFRB, OTC, TMG and TEG. SECTION 30. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 3 1. Repealing Clause. AI1 acts, decrees, orders, and instructions or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 32. Effectivity. This act shall take effect thirty (30) days after approval and publication in the Official Gazette. , Approved,
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Senate Bill No. 51 of the 13th Congress. Our Law enforcement agencies are always under pressure to solve crimes, particularly the high-profile cases, at the earliest possible time. Due to the clamor of the people for peace and order, the police are only too eager to please and thereby receive support and approval from a hungry public. Today, law enforcement agencies usually present a suspect or a set of suspects in a press conference with. an announcement that a case has been solved. It is during these press conferences that the public gets a first glimpse of the suspects. In the process of presenting suspects in a press conference, however, some fundamental rights are violated. While an accused enjoys due process and the constitutional presumption of innocence, a suspect who is presented in a press conference is subjected to unwanted publicity. Even if the charges, if at all they are filed, are later dismissed, the zeal of our law enforcers in showing that they are on top of a case could besmirch the name and reputation of a suspect or his her family. In so far as the suspect - whose name and face have already appeared in newspapers or television - is concerned, the harm has already been done. Presenting suspects to the public before formal charges are filed against them violates their human dignity. The bill proposes that those who present suspects in a press conference be held criminally, civilly or administratively liable. The bill also proposes certain guidelines on what the police can do to keep the public informed as to the status of pending high- profile cases. The approval of this bill is earnestly requested. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FIRST REGULAR SESSION SENATE J S. NO. -.- Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 51 of the 13th Congress. Our Law enforcement agencies are always under pressure to solve crimes, particularly the high-profile cases, at the earliest possible time. Due to the clamor of the people for peace and order, the police are only too eager to please and thereby receive support and approval from a hungry public. Today, law enforcement agencies usually present a suspect or a set of suspects in a press conference with. an announcement that a case has been solved. It is during these press conferences that the public gets a first glimpse of the suspects. In the process of presenting suspects in a press conference, however, some fundamental rights are violated. While an accused enjoys due process and the constitutional presumption of innocence, a suspect who is presented in a press conference is subjected to unwanted publicity. Even if the charges, if at all they are filed, are later dismissed, the zeal of our law enforcers in showing that they are on top of a case could besmirch the name and reputation of a suspect or his her family. In so far as the suspect - whose name and face have already appeared in newspapers or television - is concerned, the harm has already been done. Presenting suspects to the public before formal charges are filed against them violates their human dignity. The bill proposes that those who present suspects in a press conference be held criminally, civilly or administratively liable. The bill also proposes certain guidelines on what the police can do to keep the public informed as to the status of pending high- profile cases. The approval of this bill is earnestly requested. THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FIRST REGULAR SESSION SENATE J S. NO. -.- Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 51 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-52 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 52 of the 13th Congress. Technology has indeed wrought magnificent developments in our time. Most of these developments started in developed countries, like the United States, and have been introduced in developing countries, like the Philippines. While these technologies have enormously benefited our country, some may be harmful to us as a people- to our health, environment and even to our patrimonial right to our natural resources. One such technological wonder is the one used in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), also referred to as Transgenics. GMOs are manifested in plants., animals, or organisms that have been genetically altered (or engineered, manipulated) to express specific traits that do not occur naturally. By the end of 1997, 48 transgenic crop products, involving 12 crops and 6 traits, were approved for commercialization in several countries worldwide. Some agricultural products exhibiting the GMO technology are potatoes, corn, rice, soybeans, canola, or rapeseed, tobacco, cotton, and tomato. There is already some information on food products in the market that contain GMOs. Some brands cited include Kikkoman soy sauce, Pringles potato chips, Fritos corn-based chips, and such infant formulas, as lnsomil and Enfamil Prosbee sold in the US. The leading countries in the GMO technology are the USA, China Argentina, Canada, Australia, Japan and Mexico, which incidentally are sources of most of our ag r icu It u ra I i m ports . While production of GMOs is fast increasing, as demonstrated by the increasing land area planted to GMO varieties in the above cited countries, the debate on whether GMOs are harmful to human health or not has also been equally fierce. Se eral implications of GMOs, going even to extent of banning them. Several cases are being cited that GMOs have caused allergy and have the potential of destroying antibiotics beneficial effects on humans. The GMO technology highly utilizes antibiotics in its engineering process. The debate going on in developed countries point to the fact that GMOs prose a lot of uncertainties to human health. And while the debate has been raging on, food and food products coming into the county through imports may contain GMOs or maybe products of GMOs technologies. Some reports indicate :hat even some institutes in the Philippines are embarking on field experimentation on the GMO technology, with the assistance of multinational agri-business companies. This legislative proposal acknowledges the fact that the Philippines lacks the necessary laws and regulations to address the GMO and GMO technology issue, particularly on the health aspect. This bill therefore aims to provide the necessary consumer protection against the uncertainties of GMO and GMO technology produced food and food products. Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. ER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session SENATE - n_ OS. N 0. Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 52 of the 13th Congress. Technology has indeed wrought magnificent developments in our time. Most of these developments started in developed countries, like the United States, and have been introduced in developing countries, like the Philippines. While these technologies have enormously benefited our country, some may be harmful to us as a people- to our health, environment and even to our patrimonial right to our natural resources. One such technological wonder is the one used in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), also referred to as Transgenics. GMOs are manifested in plants., animals, or organisms that have been genetically altered (or engineered, manipulated) to express specific traits that do not occur naturally. By the end of 1997, 48 transgenic crop products, involving 12 crops and 6 traits, were approved for commercialization in several countries worldwide. Some agricultural products exhibiting the GMO technology are potatoes, corn, rice, soybeans, canola, or rapeseed, tobacco, cotton, and tomato. There is already some information on food products in the market that contain GMOs. Some brands cited include Kikkoman soy sauce, Pringles potato chips, Fritos corn-based chips, and such infant formulas, as lnsomil and Enfamil Prosbee sold in the US. The leading countries in the GMO technology are the USA, China Argentina, Canada, Australia, Japan and Mexico, which incidentally are sources of most of our ag r icu It u ra I i m ports . While production of GMOs is fast increasing, as demonstrated by the increasing land area planted to GMO varieties in the above cited countries, the debate on whether GMOs are harmful to human health or not has also been equally fierce. Se eral implications of GMOs, going even to extent of banning them. Several cases are being cited that GMOs have caused allergy and have the potential of destroying antibiotics beneficial effects on humans. The GMO technology highly utilizes antibiotics in its engineering process. The debate going on in developed countries point to the fact that GMOs prose a lot of uncertainties to human health. And while the debate has been raging on, food and food products coming into the county through imports may contain GMOs or maybe products of GMOs technologies. Some reports indicate :hat even some institutes in the Philippines are embarking on field experimentation on the GMO technology, with the assistance of multinational agri-business companies. This legislative proposal acknowledges the fact that the Philippines lacks the necessary laws and regulations to address the GMO and GMO technology issue, particularly on the health aspect. This bill therefore aims to provide the necessary consumer protection against the uncertainties of GMO and GMO technology produced food and food products. Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. ER THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES First Regular Session SENATE - n_ OS. N 0. Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 52 of the 13th Congress is Juan M. Flavier.
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What is SBN-53 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 53 of the 13th Congress. The proposal seeks to modernize the hospital care delivery system through an integrated approach and complemented by state-of-the art technology. The proposed Health Care Delivery Modernization Program has the following main components: e Delineation of the roles of the Department of Health (DOH) and the local government units GUS) to strengthen their complementary roles. Strengthening the Capability of the Provincial Hospitals Establishment of Hospital Health Boar The proposed hospital modernization plan is neither a grandiose nor a complex plan. It is just a simple plan to provide local hospitals what they need - modern equipment, upgrading of facilities and adequate number of physicians. Moreover, in areas where there are no hospitals and no doctors, the DOH is tasked to provide doctors and if necessary, build extensions of its regional hospitals. 0 e In short, the bill simply aims to make health care services more accessible, available, affordable and acceptable to our people. I therefore urge your support for its approval. R 1 CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPTNES 2 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS 3 First Regular Session 4 5 I 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 116 I 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SENATE 7 .- ., . Introduced by Sen. Juan M. FIavier
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Senate Bill No. 53 of the 13th Congress. The proposal seeks to modernize the hospital care delivery system through an integrated approach and complemented by state-of-the art technology. The proposed Health Care Delivery Modernization Program has the following main components: e Delineation of the roles of the Department of Health (DOH) and the local government units GUS) to strengthen their complementary roles. Strengthening the Capability of the Provincial Hospitals Establishment of Hospital Health Boar The proposed hospital modernization plan is neither a grandiose nor a complex plan. It is just a simple plan to provide local hospitals what they need - modern equipment, upgrading of facilities and adequate number of physicians. Moreover, in areas where there are no hospitals and no doctors, the DOH is tasked to provide doctors and if necessary, build extensions of its regional hospitals. 0 e In short, the bill simply aims to make health care services more accessible, available, affordable and acceptable to our people. I therefore urge your support for its approval. R 1 CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPTNES 2 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS 3 First Regular Session 4 5 I 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 116 I 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SENATE 7 .- ., . Introduced by Sen. Juan M. FIavier
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What is SBN-54 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 54 of the 13th Congress. This bill aims to protect and preserve our cultural heritage by laying down comprehensive and relevant policy directives. To achieve this goal, this bill mandates the enlistment of the widest aggrupation of agencies and offices in the work of preserving and promoting our cultural heritage. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with its affiliate cultural agencies such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Records Management and Archives Office, National Historical Institute, National Library, National Museum, and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, and for the purposes of this Ac , the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Interior and Local Government, the Office of Muslim Affairs and the Autonomous Regional Government in Muslim Mindanao are some of the agencies deemed in this bill to be assuming responsibilities in the promotion, protection and preservation of our cultural heritage. the bill lays down categorization of properties related to our cultural heritage. Historical zones are also proposed to be set up in line with preservation and protection efforts. Various incentives are also being laid down in this bill, aimed at making the task of preserving and promoting our cultural properties easier for all sectors in Philippine society. i i To facilitate the work of identifying and protecting the country s cultural heritage, . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A cultural heritage Trust Fund is also being proposed to be set up, which will primarily be used in the preservation of our cultural heritage. Finally, penalties through penal provisions are provided for in the bill to make implementation efforts effective. Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 2 R 3 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ,L First Regular Session ) SENATE S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Introduced by Senator Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 54 of the 13th Congress. This bill aims to protect and preserve our cultural heritage by laying down comprehensive and relevant policy directives. To achieve this goal, this bill mandates the enlistment of the widest aggrupation of agencies and offices in the work of preserving and promoting our cultural heritage. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with its affiliate cultural agencies such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Records Management and Archives Office, National Historical Institute, National Library, National Museum, and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, and for the purposes of this Ac , the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Interior and Local Government, the Office of Muslim Affairs and the Autonomous Regional Government in Muslim Mindanao are some of the agencies deemed in this bill to be assuming responsibilities in the promotion, protection and preservation of our cultural heritage. the bill lays down categorization of properties related to our cultural heritage. Historical zones are also proposed to be set up in line with preservation and protection efforts. Various incentives are also being laid down in this bill, aimed at making the task of preserving and promoting our cultural properties easier for all sectors in Philippine society. i i To facilitate the work of identifying and protecting the country s cultural heritage, . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A cultural heritage Trust Fund is also being proposed to be set up, which will primarily be used in the preservation of our cultural heritage. Finally, penalties through penal provisions are provided for in the bill to make implementation efforts effective. Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 2 R 3 THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) OF THE PHILIPPINES ,L First Regular Session ) SENATE S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Introduced by Senator Flavier
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The author of Senate Bill No. 54 of the 13th Congress is Flavier.
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What is SBN-55 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 55 of the 13th Congress. Filipinos are fond of holidays. And more often than not, when such holidays fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, employees consider the sandwiched Monday or Friday as another holiday and intentionally absent themselves. Hence productive man-hours are wasted. This causes losses amounting to millions of pesos to our economy. The bill when passed will make regular holidays enumerated in the bill and local special holidays commemorated and observed on Monday. When passed into law, this will be aptly called as the Happy Monday Law. I , THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPU First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 SENATE Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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Senate Bill No. 55 of the 13th Congress. Filipinos are fond of holidays. And more often than not, when such holidays fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, employees consider the sandwiched Monday or Friday as another holiday and intentionally absent themselves. Hence productive man-hours are wasted. This causes losses amounting to millions of pesos to our economy. The bill when passed will make regular holidays enumerated in the bill and local special holidays commemorated and observed on Monday. When passed into law, this will be aptly called as the Happy Monday Law. I , THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPU First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES 1 SENATE Introduced by Senator Juan M. Flavier
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What is SBN-56 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 56 of the 13th Congress. The government s efforts to reform the health sector have been set in place through several innovative projects and programs aimed at providing the people with comprehensive health services. The participation of local government units has been tapped to make health care services more affordable and accessible. However, the fact remains that sophisticated and advanced hospital and medical equipment and facilities are found in highly urbanized cities, so much so that patients from the rural areas have to travel all the way to these urban cities just to avail themselves of advanced medical treatment. The high costs of treatment and the additional travel expenses are financially draining particularly for patients that need treatment on a regular and sustained basis. This is especially true for patients who are suffering from kidney disorder who have to undergo dialysis treatment regularly. In consonance with the constitutional mandate to make health services available to all the people at affordable cost, this bill requires all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals to establish, operate and maintain a dialysis ward or unit in their respective hospital in order that dialysis treatment will be available and accessible to the people especially those in the rural areas in a cost-effective manner. Moreover, this bill requires that dialysis treatment should be provided to indigent patients, free of charge. For more efficient delivery of health care services to the Filipino people, the immediate approval of this proposed measure is earnestly urged. LUISA LOI NEJERCITO ESTRADA Senator THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPIIW3 1 First Regular Session SENATE S. B. No. Introduced by Senator LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
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Senate Bill No. 56 of the 13th Congress. The government s efforts to reform the health sector have been set in place through several innovative projects and programs aimed at providing the people with comprehensive health services. The participation of local government units has been tapped to make health care services more affordable and accessible. However, the fact remains that sophisticated and advanced hospital and medical equipment and facilities are found in highly urbanized cities, so much so that patients from the rural areas have to travel all the way to these urban cities just to avail themselves of advanced medical treatment. The high costs of treatment and the additional travel expenses are financially draining particularly for patients that need treatment on a regular and sustained basis. This is especially true for patients who are suffering from kidney disorder who have to undergo dialysis treatment regularly. In consonance with the constitutional mandate to make health services available to all the people at affordable cost, this bill requires all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals to establish, operate and maintain a dialysis ward or unit in their respective hospital in order that dialysis treatment will be available and accessible to the people especially those in the rural areas in a cost-effective manner. Moreover, this bill requires that dialysis treatment should be provided to indigent patients, free of charge. For more efficient delivery of health care services to the Filipino people, the immediate approval of this proposed measure is earnestly urged. LUISA LOI NEJERCITO ESTRADA Senator THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) OF THE PHILIPPIIW3 1 First Regular Session SENATE S. B. No. Introduced by Senator LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
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Who is the author of SBN-56 of 13th Congress?
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The author of Senate Bill No. 56 of the 13th Congress is LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA.
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What is SBN-57 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 57 of the 13th Congress. Albeit breakthroughs in medical science and technology, tuberculosis continuous to be one of the greatest in6ectious causes of death of adults worldwide. In fact, recent studies conducted by the World Health Organization reveals that one person every 15 seconds dies of tuberculosis and that an estimated 8,000,000 individuals develop active tuberculosis each year. In the Philippines, tuberculosis continues to inflict thousands of Filipinos and has been spreading fast due to inadequate treatment, lack of coordination among public and private entities, and absence of a national plan for tuberculosis prevention, treatment and control as a result of the devolution of health services to local government units. According to recent statistics of the Department of Health, there are about 129,000 documented tuberculosis cases in the country. In the NCR alone, 20,000 people are reportedly needing immediate medical attention and at least 2,000 are receiving mediocre treatment. As the number is expected to significantly increase in the coming years, the department is currently looking for adequate resources to combat the physical, social, and economic devastation inflicted by this disease. Tuberculosis should be preventable and treatable. Without government s support for education and prevention, however, this dreaded disease will continue to be a virtual death sentence in the country. Hence, this bill seeks to establish a national plan for tuberculosis prevention, treatment and control by increasing investment in tuberculosis control programs and on the government, non-governmental organizations and other concerned sectors to commit to putting an end to the nationwide TB epidemic. LUISA LOP EJERCITO ESTRADA Senator .. . , T TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) First Regular Session OF THE P IILlPPTNES H SEN AT S.B. N6 Introduced by Senator LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
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Senate Bill No. 57 of the 13th Congress. Albeit breakthroughs in medical science and technology, tuberculosis continuous to be one of the greatest in6ectious causes of death of adults worldwide. In fact, recent studies conducted by the World Health Organization reveals that one person every 15 seconds dies of tuberculosis and that an estimated 8,000,000 individuals develop active tuberculosis each year. In the Philippines, tuberculosis continues to inflict thousands of Filipinos and has been spreading fast due to inadequate treatment, lack of coordination among public and private entities, and absence of a national plan for tuberculosis prevention, treatment and control as a result of the devolution of health services to local government units. According to recent statistics of the Department of Health, there are about 129,000 documented tuberculosis cases in the country. In the NCR alone, 20,000 people are reportedly needing immediate medical attention and at least 2,000 are receiving mediocre treatment. As the number is expected to significantly increase in the coming years, the department is currently looking for adequate resources to combat the physical, social, and economic devastation inflicted by this disease. Tuberculosis should be preventable and treatable. Without government s support for education and prevention, however, this dreaded disease will continue to be a virtual death sentence in the country. Hence, this bill seeks to establish a national plan for tuberculosis prevention, treatment and control by increasing investment in tuberculosis control programs and on the government, non-governmental organizations and other concerned sectors to commit to putting an end to the nationwide TB epidemic. LUISA LOP EJERCITO ESTRADA Senator .. . , T TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) First Regular Session OF THE P IILlPPTNES H SEN AT S.B. N6 Introduced by Senator LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
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The author of Senate Bill No. 57 of the 13th Congress is LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA.
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What is SBN-58 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 58 of the 13th Congress. The nurture, care, support and development of the child is the utmost responsibility of the family. There are instances, however, in which the family cannot function as such, hence the need for alternative care. When problems of broken home, unwed motherhood, abandonment, illness or extreme poverty and the like seriously disrupt family relationships, substitute parental care becomes necessary. Foster care is a planned substitute parental care for a child by a licensed foster parent when his bioIogica1 parents cannot care for him, Children who are abandoned, neglected or with delayed development and poor health can be placed in foster homes. Instead of putting the child in an institution, foster homes can be the best substitute because of the social and emotional values they can offer to children who are in need of love, care and attention and can provide an atmosphere where a child can experience a healthy family life. The passage of this bill on foster care is indeed significant in the light of the growing proportion of Filipino children urgently needing alternative family care. Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. LUISA LOI P. ,bJERCITO ESTRADA THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 1 First Regular Session 1 Republic of the Philippines ) ry Jy 30 pl2 23 Introduced by SENATOR LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
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Senate Bill No. 58 of the 13th Congress. The nurture, care, support and development of the child is the utmost responsibility of the family. There are instances, however, in which the family cannot function as such, hence the need for alternative care. When problems of broken home, unwed motherhood, abandonment, illness or extreme poverty and the like seriously disrupt family relationships, substitute parental care becomes necessary. Foster care is a planned substitute parental care for a child by a licensed foster parent when his bioIogica1 parents cannot care for him, Children who are abandoned, neglected or with delayed development and poor health can be placed in foster homes. Instead of putting the child in an institution, foster homes can be the best substitute because of the social and emotional values they can offer to children who are in need of love, care and attention and can provide an atmosphere where a child can experience a healthy family life. The passage of this bill on foster care is indeed significant in the light of the growing proportion of Filipino children urgently needing alternative family care. Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. LUISA LOI P. ,bJERCITO ESTRADA THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 1 First Regular Session 1 Republic of the Philippines ) ry Jy 30 pl2 23 Introduced by SENATOR LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
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The author of Senate Bill No. 58 of the 13th Congress is LUISA LOI P. EJERCITO ESTRADA.
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What is SBN-59 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 59 of the 13th Congress. The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15 provides: The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. Thousands of infants each year are born with serious birth defects of the brain and spine, called neural tube defects. The most common of these are spin i da, the incomplete closure of the spinal column and mencephaZy, a fatal condition in which an infant is born with a severely underdeveIoped brain and skull. Studies in the United States show that as many as 70 percent of neural tube birth defects could be prevented if all women of childbearing age begin in consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, before pregnancy. Folic acid is a B vitamin found naturally in foods such as leafy green vegetables, beans, citrus fruits, and juices and in certain multivitamins capsules. Unfortunately, a majority of women are neither aware of this prevention opportunity, nor consuming the recommended daily amount. Hence, this bill seeks to provide a national folic acid education campaign in order to urge women to take the simple step to prevent neural tube defwts. Foregoing premises considered, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly solicited. LUISA LOP P. JERCITO ESTRADA Senator , , THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPW First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES S EN, S. B. No. __ Introduced by Senator LUISA L AN A TO PROVIDE FOR A NATIONAL FOLI PREVENT BIRTH DEFECTS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rel; assembled: SECTION 1. Short TitZe. - This Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act. SECTION 2. Program Regarding EA Defects. - )r P. EJERCITO ESTRADA .. . :T ACID EDUCATION PROGRAM TO zsentatives of the Philippines in Congress Act shall be known as the Folic Acid ?cts Of Folic Acid In Prevention Of Birth (a) In General. - The Secretary of Health shall carry out a program (directly or through grants or contracts) for the following purposes: (1) To provide education and training for health professionals and the general public for purposes of explaining the effects of folic acid in preventing birth defects and for purposes of encouraging each women of reproductive capacity (whether or not planning a pregnancy) to consume on a daily basis a dietary supplement that provides an appropriate level of folic acid; .. . (2) To conduct research with respect to such education and training, including identifling effective strategies for increasing the rate of consumption of folic acid by women of reproductive capacity; (3) To conduct research to increase the understanding of the effects of folic acid in preventing birth defects, including understanding with respect to cleft lip, cleft palate, and heart defects; and (4) To provide for appropriate epidemiological activities regarding folic acid and birth defects, including epidemiological activities regarding neural tube defects. (b) Consultations With Private Entities. - In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary may consult with appropriate public or private entities, including national non-profit private organizations, health professionals, and providers of health insurance and health plans. (c) Technical Assistance. - The Secretary may (directly or through grants or contracts) provide technical assistance to public and non-profit private entities in carrying out the activities described in subsection (a). (d) Evaluations. - The Secretary shall (directly or through grants or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities under subsection (a) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purposes of the program under such subsection, including the effects on various demographic populations. Methods of evaluation under the preceding sentence may include surveys of knowledge and attitudes on the consumption of folic acid and on blood folate levels. Such methods may include complete and timely monitoring of infants who are born with neural tube defects. SECTION 3. Authorization Of Appropriations. - Such sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury. SECTION 4. Separability 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 5. Repealing Clause - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. SECTION 6. Eflectivib Clause - This Act shall take effect Meen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers ofgeneral circulation. Approved, GVWslee billsI rogram to prevent birth defects
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What is SBN-59 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 59 of the 13th Congress. The Constitution, Article 2, Section 15 provides: The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. Thousands of infants each year are born with serious birth defects of the brain and spine, called neural tube defects. The most common of these are spin i da, the incomplete closure of the spinal column and mencephaZy, a fatal condition in which an infant is born with a severely underdeveIoped brain and skull. Studies in the United States show that as many as 70 percent of neural tube birth defects could be prevented if all women of childbearing age begin in consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, before pregnancy. Folic acid is a B vitamin found naturally in foods such as leafy green vegetables, beans, citrus fruits, and juices and in certain multivitamins capsules. Unfortunately, a majority of women are neither aware of this prevention opportunity, nor consuming the recommended daily amount. Hence, this bill seeks to provide a national folic acid education campaign in order to urge women to take the simple step to prevent neural tube defwts. Foregoing premises considered, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly solicited. LUISA LOP P. JERCITO ESTRADA Senator , , THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPW First Regular Session OF THE PHILIPPINES S EN, S. B. No. __ Introduced by Senator LUISA L AN A TO PROVIDE FOR A NATIONAL FOLI PREVENT BIRTH DEFECTS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rel; assembled: SECTION 1. Short TitZe. - This Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act. SECTION 2. Program Regarding EA Defects. - )r P. EJERCITO ESTRADA .. . :T ACID EDUCATION PROGRAM TO zsentatives of the Philippines in Congress Act shall be known as the Folic Acid ?cts Of Folic Acid In Prevention Of Birth (a) In General. - The Secretary of Health shall carry out a program (directly or through grants or contracts) for the following purposes: (1) To provide education and training for health professionals and the general public for purposes of explaining the effects of folic acid in preventing birth defects and for purposes of encouraging each women of reproductive capacity (whether or not planning a pregnancy) to consume on a daily basis a dietary supplement that provides an appropriate level of folic acid; .. . (2) To conduct research with respect to such education and training, including identifling effective strategies for increasing the rate of consumption of folic acid by women of reproductive capacity; (3) To conduct research to increase the understanding of the effects of folic acid in preventing birth defects, including understanding with respect to cleft lip, cleft palate, and heart defects; and (4) To provide for appropriate epidemiological activities regarding folic acid and birth defects, including epidemiological activities regarding neural tube defects. (b) Consultations With Private Entities. - In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary may consult with appropriate public or private entities, including national non-profit private organizations, health professionals, and providers of health insurance and health plans. (c) Technical Assistance. - The Secretary may (directly or through grants or contracts) provide technical assistance to public and non-profit private entities in carrying out the activities described in subsection (a). (d) Evaluations. - The Secretary shall (directly or through grants or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities under subsection (a) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purposes of the program under such subsection, including the effects on various demographic populations. Methods of evaluation under the preceding sentence may include surveys of knowledge and attitudes on the consumption of folic acid and on blood folate levels. Such methods may include complete and timely monitoring of infants who are born with neural tube defects. SECTION 3. Authorization Of Appropriations. - Such sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury. SECTION 4. Separability 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 5. Repealing Clause - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. SECTION 6. Eflectivib Clause - This Act shall take effect Meen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers ofgeneral circulation. Approved, GVWslee billsI rogram to prevent birth defects
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What is SBN-60 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 60 of the 13th Congress. of this Act to reduce health care cost by encouraging cooperation between tertiary and specialized hospitals in order to contain costs and achieve a more efficient and effective health care delivery system through the elimination of unnecessary duplication of expensive medical or high technology services or equipment while preserving services in geographical proximity to the communities traditionally served by the facilities.
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What is SBN-60 of 13th Congress?
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Senate Bill No. 60 of the 13th Congress. of this Act to reduce health care cost by encouraging cooperation between tertiary and specialized hospitals in order to contain costs and achieve a more efficient and effective health care delivery system through the elimination of unnecessary duplication of expensive medical or high technology services or equipment while preserving services in geographical proximity to the communities traditionally served by the facilities.
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