Mga Batas ni Sen. Kiko
Matagal ang proseso ng paggawa ng batas, at pangmatagalan ang epekto nito. Kaya sinisiguro ni Sen. Kiko na mahahalagang batas ang kanyang hinahain at tinutulak -- mga batas na nakakapagpabago ng buhay.
Enacted into Law - 18th Congress
R.A. No. 11524, Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act
Principal Author
After decades of waiting, some 3.5 million coconut farmers stand to enjoy the fruits of their labor as this law creates a trust fund from the coco levy fund, which is estimated to have increased to more than P100 billion.
The trust fund will be used for the benefit of the coconut farmers and the development of the coconut industry.
R.A. No. 11511, Amending Republic Act No. 10068 or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010
Principal Author and Co-sponsor
Small farmers and organizations engaged in organic farming get much-needed boost from his law as they would be prioritized in the delivery of support services to make their farming sustainable.
They would also be given representation to non-government organizations and farmers in the National Organic Agriculture Board to ensure that their concerns are addressed.
R.A. No. 11478, Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Bicol Medical Center
Principal Author and Co-sponsor
The law doubles the bed capacity of Bicol Medical Center (BMC) from 500 to 1,000, giving more Bicolanos opportunity to get quality medical care and treatment.
This marks the first time in 21 years that the bed capacity of BMC has been increased.
R.A. No. 11510, Alternative Learning System Act
Co-author
Indigenous students, less privileged students, and students with physical and learning disabilities stand to benefit from this law.
Alternative Learning System (ALS) provides them with specialized programs and alternative education approaches and strategies that are tailor-fit for their needs and situation.
R.A. No. 11476, GMRC and Values Education Act
Co-author and Co-sponsor
The law institutionalizes Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education as core subjects in the K-to-12 curriculum in public and private schools.
It aims to boost character building and values formation among students, which can help develop them into responsible and productive citizens of the country.
R.A. No. 11502, National Cooperative Month
Co-author
In recognition of the important role that cooperatives play, the law declares the month of October of every year as “National Cooperative Month.”
As part of the celebration, the Chairperson of the Cooperative Development Authority and other stakeholders are mandated to conduct activities and programs that promote the principles and values of cooperatives and encourage cooperative movement.
R.A. No. 11525, COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021
Co-author
The measure aims to expedite the procurement and administration of COVID-19 vaccines to millions of Filipinos.
It also provides an indemnity fund to compensate any inoculated person who subsequently experiences serious adverse side effects.
R.A. No. 11535, Cooperatives Development Officer Act
Co-author and Co-sponsor
The cooperative sector will get additional support from the government through this law, which mandates the creation of a Cooperatives Development Officer (CDO) as a mandatory position in all local government units.
The CDO will provide on-the-ground support to the cooperative sector and help harmonize its goal with the national cooperative movement and other government agencies.
R.A. No. 11505, Franchise of Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc.
Co-sponsor
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc. Under Republic Act No.7978, Entitled “An Act Granting the Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Race Track for Horse Racing in the City of Kalookan”, as Amended by Republic Act No.8298
R.A. No. 11483, Converting the Sta. Ignacia-Guimba Provincial Road in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija into a National Road
Co-sponsor
An Act Converting the Sta. Ignacia-Guimba Provincial Road in the Provinces of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija via Gerona-Pura Road Stretching from Barangay Nambalan, Municipality of Sta. Ignacia to Barangay Buenavista, Municipality of Pura, All in the Province of Tarlac into a National Road and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 11471, Creating Barangay H-2 in Dasmarinas, Cavite
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay H-2 in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite
R.A. No. 11464, Extending the Availability of the 2019 Appropriations
Co-sponsor
An Act Extending the Availability of the 2019 Appropriations to December 31, 2020, Amending for the Purpose Section 65 of the General Provisions of Republic Act No. 11260, the General Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2019
Bills Filled
| SENATE BILL NO. | TITLE | MAIN REFERRAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBN-1855 | AN ACT MAKING THE POSITION OF A COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MANDATORY IN THE MUNICIPAL, CITY AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED | Local Government |
| 2 | SBN-1838 | ISANG BATAS NA NAGTATAKDA NG HINDI BABABA SA SIYAM (9) NA YUNIT NG ASIGNATURANG FILIPINO AT TATLONG (3) YUNIT NG ASIGNATURANG PANITIKAN SA KURIKULUM NG KOLEHIYO | |
| 3 | SBN-1822 | AN ACT RENAMING DEL MONTE AVENUE IN QUEZON CITY TO FERNANDOE POE, JR. AVENUE | Public Works |
| 4 | SBN-1807 | AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “NATIONAL COOPERATIVE MONTH | |
| 5 | SBN-1791 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TERTIARY HOSPITAL UNDER THE CONTROL, SUPERVISION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE CITY OF CALBAYOG, SAMAR TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAMAR ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Health and Demography |
| 6 | SBN-1759 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AGAINST PANDEMIC AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEALTHCARE AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR | |
| 7 | SBN-1521 | AN ACT GRANTING THE ABS-CBN BROADCASTING CORPORATION A PROVISIONAL FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Public Services |
| 8 | SBN-1191 | AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF SIX BILLION PESOS (P6,000,000,000.00) AS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 2019 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | |
| 9 | SBN-1092 | AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF A TEACHING SUPPLIES ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR | Civil Service, Government Reorganization, and Professional Regulation |
| 10 | SBN-828 | AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 881, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,’ APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Electoral Reforms and Peoples Participation |
| 11 | SBN-776 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A RURAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR | Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development |
| 12 | SBN-775 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA FOR DIGNIFIED COMMUTING, CREATING THE NATIONAL OFFICE OF COMMUTER AFFAIRS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Public Services |
| 13 | SBN-693 | AN ACT TO ERADICATE CELLULAR PHONE-AIDED TERRORISM AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES MANDATING FOR THIS PURPOSE OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION OF ALL PREPAID SIM CARDS FOR CELLULAR PHONES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Public Services |
| 14 | SBN-692 | AN ACT CREATING A SYSTEM OF PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PEOPLE’S COUNCIL IN EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS | Local Government |
| 15 | SBN-691 | AN ACT PRESCRIBING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE EVICTION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED AND HOMELESS CITIZENS OR THE DEMOLITION OF THEIR DWELLINGS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992 | Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement |
| 16 | SBN-690 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ON-SITE, IN-CITY OR NEAR-CITY RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PEOPLE’S PLAN AND MANDATING RELOCATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO PROVIDE OTHER BASIC SERVICES AND LIVELIHOOD COMPONENTS IN FAVOR OF THE RECIPIENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992 | Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement |
| 17 | SBN-689 | AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR | |
| 18 | BN-640 | AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE BICOL MEDICAL CENTER FROM FIVE HUNDRED (500) BEDS TO ONE THOUSAND (1,000) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICE FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL WORKFORCE COMPLEMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8053, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR | Health and Demography |
| 19 | SBN-639 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PRESERVATION, REFORESTATION, AFFORESTATION, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MANGROVE FORESTS IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change |
| 20 | SBN-638 | AN ACT PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT BY PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, CONVERSION, AND IMPORTATION OF ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGING STATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Energy |
| 21 | SBN-637 | AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL PUBLIC PROSECUTORS, ASSOCIATE PROSECUTION ATTORNEYS, AND PROSECUTION ATTORNEYS DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR | Justice and Human Rights |
| 22 | SBN-636 | AN ACT INTEGRATING VOTER EDUCATION IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA | Basic Education, Arts and Culture |
| 23 | SBN-635 | AN ACT REQUIRING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO POST TRANSACTION FEES FOR EACH AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE TRANSACTION AND RESTRICTING TRANSACTION FEES FOR AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies |
| 24 | SBN-634 | AN ACT ALLOWING DISCLOSURE OR DEPOSITS, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE PERTINENT LAWS ON SECRECY OF DEPOSITS | Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies |
| 25 | SBN-633 | AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8436 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS TO USE AN AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEM IN THE MAY 11, 1998 NATIONAL OR LOCAL ELECTIONS AND IN SUBSEQUENT NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTORAL EXERCISES, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9369 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Electoral Reforms and Peoples Participation |
| 26 | SBN-632 | AN ACT MODERNIZING THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS LAW IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A LEGAL FRAMEWORK THAT SHALL FACILITATE TRADE AND COMMERCE, CREATING THE WAREHOUSE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship |
| 27 | SBN-631 | AN ACT ABOLISHING THE TRAVEL TAX | Ways and Means |
| 28 | SBN-430 | AN ACT INTEGRATING EDUCATION ON THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE GRADE 12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | Basic Education, Arts, and Culture |
| 29 | SBN-429 | AN ACT REQUIRING CREMATORIES TO COLLECT FROM THE DECEDENT’S REMAINS TISSUE SAMPLES FOR DNA SAMPLING AND/OR STORAGE, FINGERPRINTS OR THUMBPRINTS, AND DIGITAL PHOTOS, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Health and Demography |
| 30 | SBN-428 | AN ACT REQUIRING MANDATORY AUTOPSY ON BODIES OF CRIME VICTIMS, DEATHS UNDER MYSTERIOUS AND SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Justice and Human Rights |
| 31 | SBN-427 | AN ACT MANDATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO WEAR A BODY CAMERA DURING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SPECIAL POLICE OPERATIONS, PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF BODY CAMERA AND VIDEO FOOTAGE RETENTION, AND PENALIZING NON-COMPLIANCE WITH RECORDING AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS | Public Order and Dangerous Drugs |
| 32 | SBN-426 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SHARE IN THE NATIONAL TAXES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 | Local Government |
| 33 | SBN-425 | AN ACT INCREASING THE SERVICE INCENTIVE LEAVE OF EMPLOYEES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 95 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES | Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development |
| 34 | SBN-424 | AN ACT GRANTING CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO CASUAL OR CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS OF CONTINUOUS EFFICIENT SERVICE | Civil Service, Government Recognition and Professional Regulation |
| 35 | SBN-423 | AN ACT REDUCING FOOD WASTE THROUGH FOOD DONATIONS AND FOOD WASTE RECYCLING | Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform |
| 36 | SBN-422 | AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7166, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS AND FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9369, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | |
| 37 | SBN-421 | AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE POLITICAL PARTY SYSTEM OF THE PHILIPPINES, CREATING A STATE SUBSIDY FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Electoral Reforms and Peoples Participation |
| 38 | SBN-420 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING JOB PLACEMENT OFFICES IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CAREER SERVICES TO THE YOUTH, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development |
| 39 | SBN-419 | AN ACT AMENDING COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 146, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Public Services |
| 40 | SBN-418 | AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7042, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FOREIGN INVESTMENTS ACT OF 1991, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8179, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Economic Affairs |
| 41 | SBN-265 | AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL POLICIES OF FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND HONESTY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Public Information and Mass Media |
| 42 | SBN-264 | AN ACT DEFINING AND PROHIBITING POLITICAL DYNASTIES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Electoral Reforms and Peoples |
| 43 | SBN-263 | AN ACT BANNING SOLID WASTE IMPORTATION | Environmental, Natural Resources and Climate Change |
| 44 | SBN-262 | AN ACT PROHIBITING NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF A PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED WITHIN THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS | Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation |
| 45 | SBN-261 | AN ACT TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO INCLUDE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | |
| 46 | SBN-260 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE NURSING LAW TOWARDS QUALITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR | Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation |
| 47 | SBN-259 | AN ACT INCREASING THE MONTHLY SOCIAL PENSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND EXPANDING THE COVERAGE THEREOF, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED | Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development |
| 48 | SBN-258 | AN ACT EXEMPTING DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRESCRIBED FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 109 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED | Ways and Means |
| 49 | SBN-257 | AN ACT PROMOTING THE USE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE AND VERTICAL FARMING IN THE COUNTRY’S METROPOLITAN AREAS TO ADDRESS FOOD SECURITY CONCERNS AND REGENERATE ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform |
| 50 | SBN-256 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE CONVERSION OF IRRIGATED AND IRRIGABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR NON-AGRICULTURAL USES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 20 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 | Local Government |
| 51 | SBN-40 | AN ACT REGULATING THE MANUFACTURING, IMPORTATION AND USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, LEVIES AND AN INCENTIVES SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIES, BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND CONSUMERS THEREOF | Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change |
| 52 | SBN-39 | AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER AND EMERGNCY MANAGEMENT, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation |
| 53 | SBN-38 | AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL LAND USE POLICY, PROVIDING THE IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change |
| 54 | SBN-37 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND COMPENSATION FOR EDUCATORS IN BASIC EDUCATION | Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation |
| 55 | SBN-36 | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, REGULATION, AND UTILIZATION OF RAINWATER RUNOFF, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CATCHMENTS TO ADDRESS FLOODING AND WATER SUPPLY NEEDS IN URBAN AND RURAL CENTERS, AND CREATING THE NECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS THEREFOR | Public Works |
| 56 | SBN-35 | AN ACT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO FARMERS WHO SUFFER FROM RECURRENT DISASTERS AND CALAMITIES, TO SUSTAIN AGRICULTURAL CREDIT AND FINANCING, AND TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY, BY MAKING INSURANCE MANDATORY FOR PALAY AND OTHER ESSENTIAL CROPS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 4 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1467, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8175, OR THE ‘REVISED CHARTER OF THE PHILIPPINE CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION (PCIC) ACT OF 1995,’ AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform |
| 57 | SBN-34 | AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10068 OR THE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE ACT OF 2010 | Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform |
| 58 | SBN-33 | AN ACT PROVIDING POST-HARVEST FACILITIES TO RICE FARMERS | |
| 59 | SBN-32 | AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES, PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform |
| 60 | SBN-31 | AN ACT CREATING THE COCONUT FARMERS AND INDUSTRY TRUST FUND, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform |
Enacted into Law - 17th Congress
R.A. No. 11321, Sagip Saka Act
Principal Author and Sponsor
The law mandates both the national and local governments to purchase goods directly from farmers and fishermen for their respective programs and projects, thus eliminating the need for middlemen who usually profit more from transactions.
With the full amount going straight to them, farmers and fishermen can have higher income for their families. In addition, the law also helps ensure the country’s food security.
R.A. 10929, Free Internet Access in Public Places Act
Principal Author and Co-sponsor
Filipinos can now enjoy free, reliable and fast wireless internet access in public places, including government offices, parks, state colleges and universities, hospitals, transport terminals, among others.
The free internet can be enjoyed by Filipinos for work and study. It can also be used to communicate with their loved ones living or working abroad.
R.A. No. 11210, 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law
Principal Author
From the previous 60 days with pay, female workers are granted 105 days of maternity leave with pay. They also have an option to extend for another 30 days without pay.
Solo mothers, for their part, are granted an additional 15-day extension, giving them a total of 120 days of paid maternity leave.
R.A. No. 10931, Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
Co-author
Poor students now have a chance to finish college through this law, which provides free tuition and miscellaneous and other mandatory fees in state universities and colleges (SUCs).
It also provides financial assistance to student-beneficiaries in both public and private education institutions for other cost of education, such as food, books and living expenses.
R.A. No. 11054, Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Co-author
Peace and development for the people of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BAR) are now within reach with this law that establishes an autonomous political entity in the area.
The law ushers in peace and opens the region to much-needed investments that would help alleviate the plight of underprivileged residents through jobs and other livelihood opportunities.
R.A. No. 11232, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines
Co-author
The law makes the Philippines as an attractive destination for investors as it helps boost ease of doing business and improve the country’s business climate
Relaxed requirements for corporations help entice investors to pour in much-needed investments, thus opening up employment and other livelihood opportunities for more Filipinos.
R.A. No. 11314, Student Fare Discount Act
Co-author
Students -- whether elementary, secondary, technical and vocational, or higher education institution -- now enjoy a 20-percent discount in public utility vehicles (buses, jeepneys, taxis) and other vehicle for hire (tricycle, passenger trains, airplanes and marine vessels) while they are enrolled, during weekends and holiday.
The discount allows them to gain additional money for other needs and educational expenses, such as food, lodging, and educational materials, among others.
R.A. No. 11215, National Integrated Cancer Control Act
Co-author and co-sponsor
This law makes cancer treatment and care more affordable and accessible, especially for poor Filipinos, by providing timely access to optimal cancer treatment and care to help reduce the high mortality rate caused by the said disease.
It also expands PhilHealth packages for Filipinos diagnosed with cancer and mandates the establishment of the Philippine Cancer Center to ensure access to cancer care services and medicines.
R.A. No. 11217, Declaring January 17 of Every Year as James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
Co-sponsor
An Act Declaring January 17 of Every Year as James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day, A Special Nonworking Holiday in the City of Olongapo and in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, in Recognition of the Achievements, Contributions and Heroism of James Leonard Tagle Gordon
Bills Filled
| SENATE BILL NO. | TITLE | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBN-1765: Anti-Political Dynasty of 2018 | An Act Defining and Prohibiting Political Dynasties, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes Filed on March 21, 2018 by Lacson, Panfilo M., Drilon, Franklin M., Ejercito, Joseph Victor G., Poe, Grace L., Legarda, Loren B., Aquino IV, Paolo Benigno “Bam”, De Lima, Leila M., Pangilinan, Francis N., Villanueva, Joel |
| 2 | SBN-1610: Constitutional Education Act | An Act Integrating Education on the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines in the Grade 12 Senior High School Curricula of All Public and Private Educational Institutions. Filed on November 8, 2017 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 3 | SBN-1564: Body Camera Act | An Act Mandating Law Enforcement Personnel to Wear a Body Camera During Law Enforcement and Special Police Operations, Providing Guidelines for the Use of Body Camera and Video Footage Retention, and Penalizing Non-Compliance with Recording and Retention Requirements. Filed on August 23, 2017 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 4 | SBN-1540: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations Promotions Act of 2017 | An Act Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Transport by Providing Incentives for the Manufacture, Assembly, Conversion and Importation of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations and for Other Purposes. Filed on August 2, 2017 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 5 | SBN-1312: Mandatory Collection of Biological Specimen and Identification Samples Act of 2017 | An Act Requiring Crematories to Collect From the Decedent’S Remains Biological Specimen for Dna Sampling And/Or Storage, Fingerprints or Thumbprints, Dental Imprints and Digital Photos, Providing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes. Filed on February 1, 2017 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 6 | SBN-1307: Mandatory Autopsy Law of 2017 | An Act Requiring Mandatory Autopsy on Bodies of Crime Victims, Deaths Under Mysterious and Suspicious Circumstances, and for Other Purposes. Filed on January 24, 2017 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 7 | SBN-1171: Expanded Crop Insurance Act of 2016 | An Act to Provide Compensation to Farmers Who Suffer From Recurrent Disasters and Calamities, to Sustain Agricultural Credit and Financing, and to Ensure Food Security, by Making Insurance Mandatory for Palay and other Essential Crops, Amending for the Purpose Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 1467, As Amended by Republic Act No. 8175, or the Revised Charter of the ‘Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Act of 1995,’ and for Other Purposes. Filed on September 26, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 8 | SBN-1028: National Food Security Act of 2016 | An Act Creating a System of Food Distribution for Addressing the Nutritional Needs of the People Providing for its Procurement Process and Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes. Filed on August 16, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 9 | SBN-984: Zero Food Waste Act | An Act Providing for a System of Redistributing and Recycling Food Waste to Promote Food Security. Filed on August 3, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 10 | SBN-983: Integrated Urban Agriculture Act of 2016 | An Act Promoting Integrated Urban Agriculture and Vertical Farming to Address Food Security Concerns and to Provide Livelihood Opportunities, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes. Filed on August 3, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 11 | SBN-965: Comprehensive Nursing Law | An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Nursing Law Towards Quality Health Care System, and Appropriating Funds Therefor. Filed on August 1, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 12 | SBN-964: Compulsory Voter Education Act of 2016 | An Act Integrating Voter Education in the Junior and Senior High School Curricula. Filed on August 1, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 13 | SBN-963: Paternity Leave Act | An Act Amending Sections 2 and 3 of Republic Act No. 8187, Otherwise Known as the Paternity Leave Act of 1996. Filed on August 1, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 14 | SBN-59: Civil Service Eligibility to Government Employees | An Act Granting Civil Service Eligibility to Government Employees, Under Certain Conditions, Whose Status of Appointment Is Either Casual or Contractual and Who Have Rendered a Total of Five Years of Efficient Service. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 15 | SBN-57: Government Doctor’s Salary Upgrading Act of 2016 | An Act Upgrading the Minimum Salary Grade of Government Doctors From Salary Grade 16 to 24. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 16 | SBN-55: Grassroots Participatory Budgeting Act of 2016 | An Act Institutionalizing Grassroots Participatory Budgeting in the Planning and Identification of Programs and Projects to Be Funded by the Annual General Appropriations Act. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 17 | SBN-54: Freedom of Information Act of 2016 | An Act Implementing the Right of the People to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service and for Other Purposes. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 18 | SBN-53: Strategic Food Security Rice Reserve Act of 2016 | An Act Establishing a Strategic Food Security Rice Reserve and for Other Purposes. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 19 | SBN-52: Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Act of 2016 | An Act Declaring the Coconut Levy Assets as a Trust Fund, Providing for its Management and Utilization, Authorizing the Privatization and Management Office to Dispose the Coconut Levy Assets, and for Other Purposes. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
| 20 | SBN-51: Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act of 2016 | An Act Creating a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Providing for its Powers and Functions, and for Other Purposes. Filed on June 30, 2016 by Pangilinan, Francis N. |
Enacted into Law - 14th Congress
R.A. No. 9497, Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008
Co-author
An Act Creating the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9500, University of the Philippines Charter of 2008
Principal Author and Co-sponsor
An Act to Strengthen the University of the Philippines as the National University
R.A. No. 9593, Tourism Act of 2009
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Declaring a National Policy for Tourism as an Engine of Investment, Employment, Growth and National Development, and Strengthening the Department of Tourism and Its Attached Agencies to Effectively and Efficiently Implement that Policy, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9828, Creation of the Military Service Board
Co-author
An Act Creating the Military Service Board and Providing Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9946, Additional Judiciary Retirement Benefits Law
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Granting Additional Retirement, Survivorship, and Other Benefits to Members of the Judiciary, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 910, as Amended, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9994, Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
Co-author
An Act Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Senior Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act No. 7432, as Amended, Otherwise Known as “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and for Other Purposes”
R.A. No. 9999, Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Providing A Mechanism For Free Legal Assistance And For Other Purposes
R.A. No. 10070, Amending the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Principal Author
An Act Establishing an Institutional Mechanism to Ensure the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities in Every Province, City and Municipality, Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 10071, Prosecution Service Act of 2010
Co-author
An Act Strengthening and Rationalizing the National Prosecution Service
R.A. No. 10084, Grant of Survivorship Benefits to the Surviving Legitimate Spouse of a Deceased Retired Member of the COA, CSC, COMELEC and the Ombudsman
Co-author
An Act Granting Survivorship Benefits to the Surviving Legitimate Spouse of a Deceased Retired Member of the Commission on Audit, Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections and the Ombudsman, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9506, Bacolor Rehabilitation Council Act
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating the Bacolor Rehabilitation Council and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Enacted into Law - 15th Congress
R.A. No. 10151, Allowing the Employment of Night Workers
Co-author
An Act Allowing the Employment of Night Workers, Thereby Repealing Articles 130 and 131 of Presidential Decree Number Four Hundred Forty-Two, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Labor Code of the Philippines
R.A. No. 10165, Foster Care Act of 2012
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act to Strengthen and Propagate Foster Care and to Provide Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 10353, Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012
Co-author
An Act Defining and Penalizing Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance
R.A. No. 10366, Authorizing the COMELEC to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places for PWDs and Senior Citizens
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places Exclusively for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens
R.A. No. 10536, Amending the Meat Inspection Code
Co-author and Principal Sponsor
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9296, Otherwise Known as “The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines”
R.A. No. 10593, Amending the Coconut Preservation Act of 1995
Co-author and Principal Sponsor
An Act Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act No. 8048, Entitled “An Act Providing for the Regulation of the Cutting of Coconut Trees, Its Replenishment, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes”
R.A. No. 10601, Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMech) Law
Co-author and Principal Sponsor
An Act Promoting Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Development in the Country
R.A. No. 10630, Amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, Amending for the Purposed Republic Act No. 9344, Otherwise Known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006” and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 10631, Amending the Animal Welfare Act of 1998
Co-author and Principal Sponsor
An Act Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act No. 8485, Otherwise Known as the “Animal Welfare Act of 1998”
R.A. No. 10170, Reapportioning the Second Legislative District of Quezon City
Co-sponsor
An Act Reapportioning the Second (2nd) Legislative District of Quezon City, Thereby Creating Two (2) Additional Legislative Districts and Twelve (12) Sangguniang Panlungsod Seats from Such Reapportionment
Enacted into Law - 13th Congress
R.A. No. 9481, Strengthening the Workers’ Constitutional Right to Self-Organization
Principal Author
An Act Strengthening the Workers’ Constitutional Right to Self-Organization, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 442, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Labor Code Of The Philippines
R.A. No. 9333, Fixing the Date of Regular Elections in ARMM
Principal Author and Co-sponsor
An Act Fixing the Date of Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9054, Entitled "An Act to Strengthen and Expand the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6734, Entitled 'An Act Providing for an Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao', as Amended"
R.A. No. 9415, Amending Sections 2 and 3 of R.A. No. 2239 (Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation)
Co-author
An Act Amending Sections 2 and 3 of Republic Act No. 2239, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9363, Granting Filipino Citizenship to Charles William Mosser
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Granting Filipino Citizenship To Mr. Charles William Mosser, with All the Rights, Privileges and Prerogatives Appurtenant Thereto
R.A. No. 9347, Rationalizing the Composition and Functions of the NLRC
Co-author
An Act Rationalizing the Composition and Functions of the National Labor Relations Commission, Amending for this Purpose Articles 213, 214, 215 and 216 of P.D. No. 442, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Labor Code of the Philippines
R.A. No. 9344, Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
Principal Author and Co-sponsor
An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Welfare System, Creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council Under the Department of Justice, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9340, Resetting the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections
Co-author and Co-sponsor
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9164, Resetting the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9337, Reformed Value-Added Tax (RVAT) Law
Co-author
An Act Amending Sections 27, 28, 34, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 119, 121, 148, 151, 236, 237 and 288 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9346, Prohibition of the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines
Co-sponsor
An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines
R.A. No. 9450, Creation of Two (2) Additional MTCC Branches in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating Two Additional Branches of the Municipal Trial Courts in Cities (MTCC) in the City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, Amending for the Purpose Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9449, Creation of an Additional MTC Branch in Daet, Camarines Norte
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating an Additional Branch of the Municipal Trial Court in the Municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte, Amending for the Purpose Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9448, Creation of an Additional RTC Branch in Zamboanga Sibugay
Co-sponsor
An Act Establishing an Additional Branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay to be Stationed at the Municipality of Imelda, Amending for the Purpose Section 14, Paragraph (J) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Providing Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9424, Creation of Four (4) Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches in Marikina City
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating Four Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches in the City of Marikina, National Capital Region, Amending for the Purpose Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9423, Creation of an Additional RTC Branch in Lanao del Sur
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating an Additional Branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Province of Lanao Del Sur to be Stationed at the Municipality of Wao, Amending for the Purpose Section 14, Paragraph (M) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9376, Creation of Five (5) Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches in Parañaque City
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating Five Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches for the City of Parañaque, Amending for the Purpose Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9375, Creation of Two (2) RTC Branches and an Additional MTCC Branch in Talisay, Cebu
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating Two Branches of the Regional Trial Court and an Additional Branch of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities for the Province of Cebu to be Stationed at the City of Talisay, Amending for the Purpose Section 14, Paragraph (H) and Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9374, Creation of Four (4) Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches in Caloocan City
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating Four Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches for Caloocan City, with Stations at Caloocan City North and Caloocan City Proper, Amending for the Purpose Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9373, Creation of Two (2) Additional RTC Branches in Tacloban, Leyte
Co-sponsor
An Act Creating Two Additional Regional Trial Court Branches in the Province of Leyte to be Stationed in the City of Tacloban Amending for the Purpose Section 14 Paragraph (I) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Enacted into Law - 12th Congress
R.A. No. 9160, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001
An Act Defining the Crime of Money Laundering, Providing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9163, National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for Tertiary Level Students, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9179, Basilio B. Chan Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School, Northern Samar (Change of Name)
An Act Changing the Name of Lavezares Agricultural and Industrial School, Municipality of Lavezares, Province of Northern Samar to Basilio B. Chan Memorial Agricultural and Industrial School
R.A. No. 9189, Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003
An Act Providing for a System of Overseas Absentee Voting by Qualified Citizens of the Philippines Abroad, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9190, Recognizing Cebu International School as an Educational Institution of International Character
An Act Recognizing Cebu International School as an Educational Institution of International Character, Granting Certain Prerogatives Conducive to Its Growth as Such, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9201, National Human Rights Consciousness Week Act of 2002
An Act Declaring December 4 to 10 as National Human Rights Consciousness Week in the Country and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9225, Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003
An Act Making the Citizenship of Philippine Citizens Who Acquire Foreign Citizenship Permanent, Amending for the Purpose Commonwealth Act No. 63, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9227, Grant of Special Allowances for Justices, Judges and All Other Positions in the Judiciary with the Equivalent Rank of Justices of the Court of Appeals and Judges of the Regional Trial Court
An Act Granting Additional Compensation in the Form of Special Allowances for Justices, Judges and All Other Positions in the Judiciary with the Equivalent Rank of Justices of the Court of Appeals and Judges of the Regional Trial Court, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9239, Optical Media Act of 2003
An Act Regulating Optical Media, Reorganizing for this Purpose the Videogram Regulatory Board, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9245, Philippine Ear Research Institute Act of 2003
An Act Creating the Philippine National Ear Institute within the University of the Philippines System, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9249, Bulacan Agricultural State College (Renaming)
An Act Renaming the Bulacan National Agricultural State College (BNASC) in the Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan, as the Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC)
R.A. No. 9260, Western Philippines University (Conversion)
An Act Converting the State Polytechnic College of Palawan in the Province of Palawan into a State University to be Known as the Western Philippines University and Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9261, Establishing the Southern Leyte State University
An Act Establishing the Southern Leyte State University by Integrating the Southern Leyte State College of Science and Technology in the Municipality of Sogod and the Tomas Oppus Normal College in the Municipality of Tomas Oppus, Both Located in the Province of Southern Leyte, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9262, Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9272, Establishing the Nueva Vizcaya State University
An Act Establishing the Nueva Vizcaya State University in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya by Integrating the Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology in the Municipality of Bayombong and the Nueva Vizcaya State Polytechnic College in the Municipality of Bambang, Both Located in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9273, Capiz State University (Conversion)
An Act Converting the Panay State Polytechnic College in the Province of Capiz into a State University to be Known as the Capiz State University (CAPSU) And Appropriating Funds Therefor
R.A. No. 9274, Creation of Two (2) Additional Municipal Trial Court Branches in Roxas City
An Act Creating Two (2) Additional Municipal Trial Court Branches in the City of Roxas, Province of Capiz, Amending for that Purpose Sec. 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980
R.A. No. 9279, Grant of Special Allowances for Members of the NPS and State Counsels in the DOJ
An Act Granting Additional Compensation in the Form of Special Allowances for the Members of the National Prosecution Service and the State Counsels in the Department of Justice, and for Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9285, Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004
An Act To Institutionalize The Use Of An Alternative Dispute Resolution System In The Philippines And To Establish The Office For Alternative Dispute Resolution, And For Other Purposes
R.A. No. 9293, Amending the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act
An Act Amending Certain Secs of Republic Act Numbered Seventy-Eight Hundred and Thirty-Six (R.A. No. 7836), Otherwise Known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994”
R.A. No. 9307, Creation of One (1) Additional Regional Trial Court Branch for Eastern Samar
An Act Creating One Additional Regional Trial Court Branch for the Province of Eastern Samar, with Station at the Municipality of Balangiga, Amending for the Purpose Section 14, Paragraph (I) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act Of 1980
R.A. No. 9309, Creation of Two (2) Additional Municipal Trial Court Branches in Tagbilaran City
An Act Creating Two (2) Additional Branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in the City of Tagbilaran, Amending for the Purpose Sec. Twenty-Nine of Batas Pambansa Bilang Isang Daan Dalawampu’t Siyam (BP 129), Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, and Appropriating Funds Therefor