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09/23/2003: Bills of National Significance

House Bills and Resolutions
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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL) AUTHORED/COAUTHORED BY CHO ROCO (96) As of 2003-09-18

Part I: National significance

HB00607
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-07-04
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OPTIONAL RESERVED OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) PROGRAM FOR ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-07-24
Abstract: In preparing selected students for commissioned service in any regular branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) pursuant to law, all existing Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs, organized into one or more
units at any educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, shall be optional for all college students. ROTC units in colleges and universities shall continue with ROTC training in accordance with this Act.
Primary Referral: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Bill Status: Substituted by HB03593
Mother Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09163) enacted on 2002-01-23

HB01086
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-07-17
Full Title: AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: PEREZ, FRANK S.
Date Read: 2001-07-25
Abstract: Rationale: Recognizing the importance of and in keeping pace with the upsurge of modern information technology, the creation of a Department of Information Technology is expedient in response to our country's need for effective governance, successful business and world competitiveness . It will also pave the way to functional streamlining that will address the new phenomenon of the convergence and other emerging technologies such as broadcast, other telecommunications and computers.
Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION since 2001-07-25

HB01320
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-07-24
Full Title: AN ACT DEFINING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROVIDING PROTECTION MEASURES AND PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ECLEO, GLENDA B.
Date Read: 2001-07-30
Abstract: "Anti-Domestic Violence Act."
Rationale: It has been argued that marriage renders women even more vulnerable to violence, in this instance from their own husbands. Wife assault accounts for about 25 percent of violent crimes in the United States, while one in seven wives in the United
Kingdom has been raped by her spouse. A United Nations study recently concluded that "physical attack is often accompanied by sexual violence and rape, the psychological effects of which are perhaps more seriousthan rape by a stranger given the breach of trust that such conduct involves. >
In the Philippines, the 1,000 cases of family violence from 1994 to the first quarter of 1996 studied by the University of the Philippines Center for Women's Studies, women and girls constitute ninety eight percent (98%) of the survivors. In over half of the cases, the assailants of the abused women are their partners and spouses. Other female perpetrators of violence are the victim's father, uncle , stepfather, cousins

Primary Referral: POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB06054
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-07

HB02487
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CENTERS, CLINICS, INFIRMARIES, PUERICULTURE CENTERS TO EXTEND FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT CHILDREN
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: All government and private hospitals, medical centers, clinics, infirmaries or
puericulture centers duly licensed to operate as such, are hereby required to render medical and dental services to indigent childre, regardless of whether or not they are in danger of dying and/or may have suffered physical injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
Primary Referral: HEALTH
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2001-08-22

HB02488
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT RESTORING THE EFFECTIVITY OF C.A. 542 ENTITLED 'AN ACT TO CREATE A CORPORATION TO BE KNOWN AS THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND TO DEFINE ITS POWERS AND PURPOSES,' AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4375, PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO.
720, AND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 267 SERIES OF 1987 AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 495 SERIES OF 1991 BY EXCLUDING FROM ITS COVERAGE SAID CORPORATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: The continuity of the existence of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines as a corporation created by law under Commonwealth Act 542, as amended is hereby authorized and affirmed. Said corporation shall continue to exercise and enjoy the same functions, powers, privileges, and benefits as are granted to it under Commonwealth Act 542, as amended and all other applicable laws.
Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
Bill Status: Substituted by HB06206
Mother Bill Status: Approved on Second Reading on 2003-08-27

HB02489
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE BY UPGRADING THE SALARIES OF THE JUDGES OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS IN THE CITIES, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURTS, AND SHARIA'H CIRCUIT COURTS AND CERTAIN COURT OFFICERS OF THE JUDICIARY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Notwitstanding the provisions of law to the contrary, all metropolitan trial courts judges, shall enjoy all the compensation, allowances, and benefits under Salary Grade 29.
The judges, however, of municipal trial courts, municipal circuit trial courts and municipal trial courts in cities shall enjoy the compensation, allowances and benefits under salary grade 28.
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05178
Mother Bill Status: House and Senate agreed to the request for a conference

HB02490
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COLLEGE EDUCATION TRUST FUND FOR CHILDREN OF GSIS AND SSS MEMBERS
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: There is hereby established in the Government Service Insurance System and the Social Security System a special trust fund called the "College Education Trust Fund" to ensure the college education of the children of the Members of both System. > Theamount of premium to be paid to the College Educaiton Trust Fund by the Member
shall be, in accordance with the schedule of payments to be provided by the System concerned taking into consideration certain criteria.
Primary Referral: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2001-08-22

HB02491
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZ ING THE OPEN LEARNING SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Rationale: To effectively respond to the need for working people to acquire formal higher education and a better professional career and to cater to the demand for continuous education, the establishment of an Open Learning System is therefore proposed by this bill > The idea of establishing an Open Learning System arose from a
desire to democratize and expand higher educational opportunities for the people, in a
more effective and economical manner. The Open Learning System will utilize the distance teaching/learni ng system, where students shall not be required to regulary attend conventional classrooms, thus allowing these students to study while working in offices, factories, farms or other preoccupations.
Primary Referral: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2001-08-22

HB02492
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT REQUIRING MOVIE, TELEVISION AND RADIO PRODUCERS INCLUDING PROMOTIONS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES AND OTHER LIKE ENTITIES WHICH EMPLOY UNEMANCIPATED MINORS TO DEPOSIT THEIR
TALENT FEES OR INCOME IN A TRUST FUND, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SAME AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: All movie, television, radio producers, including promotions and advertising agencies, talent promoters, and other like entities, who in the course of business hires, procures, or engage the services of an unemancipated minor below eighteen (18) years of age shall be required to deposit in the name of the said minor at least fifty (50%) percent of the minor's income or talent fee at a bank duly licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the form of a trust fund. > The trust fund established by the immediately
preceeding section shall be held in safekeeping by that bank, to earn legal interest, unti the minor shall have reached the age of majority as defined by law, in which case the latter shall be free to handle the deposit as he deeems equitable under the premises.
Primary Referral: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2001-08-22

HB02493
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 192 OF THE CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE SO AS TO EXTEND ITS BENEFITS TO YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS CONVICTED OF OFFENSES PUNISHABLE BY DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT OR CONVICTED BY MILITARY TRIBUNALS
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: If after hearing the evidence in the proper preceedings, the court should find that the youthful offender has committed the acts charges against him, the court shall determine the imposable penalty, including any civil liability chargeable against him. However, instead of pronouncing judgment of conviction, the court upon application of the youthful offender and if it finds that the bast interest of the public as well as that of the offender will be served thereby, may suspend all further proceedings and commit such minor to the custody or care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, or to any training institution operated by the government or any other responsible person until he shall have reached twenty-one years of age, or for a shorter period as the court may deem proper, after considering the reports and recommendations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development or the government training institution or responsible person under whose care he has been committed
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2001-08-22

HB02494
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE BY DECRIMINALIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES SHORT OF DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Rationale: Many of the cases that occupy the attention and energies of our police, prosecutors, judges, and prison authorities relate to minor offense, infractions that cause little or no damage to persons, property, and community and those not motivated by malice but by some psychological disorders that call for treatment instead of Punishment.> This bill, therefore, seeks to provide innovative measures to improve the administration of justice and reduce the delay in court proceedings. Offenses proposed to be DECRIMINALIZED are stated in this bill.
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2001-08-22

HB02495
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF ABSENTEE VOTING BY QUALIFIED FILIPINOS ABROAD
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: All Filipinos abroad who are, or have previously been, registered voters in the
Philippines, not otherwise disqualified by law, at least eighteen (18) years of age on the day of election, may vote in all national elections for president, vice-president, senators, and party-list representatives in their temporary residence abroad.
Primary Referral: SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB03570
Mother Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09189) enacted on 2003-02-13

HB02496
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2001
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Rationale: A survey of existing laws reveals the lack of comprehensive legislation which touch on undue discrimination against women, members of certail religious, regional or ethnic groups, the elderly, homosexuals, and disabled.
Sometimes, even Filipinos workers are discriminated in their own country on account of
their race. > Aside from the broad pronouncement in the Labor Code, no further protection is provided against discrimination on the basis of race or creed. There appears to be an absence of laws which afford protection for the other marginalized groups.> This bill seeks to expand the coverage of legal protection against discrimination on the basic of the above attributed from the time of pre-employment and labor relations and ppromotion to supervisory and managerial positions. It also provides the mechanisms for the implementation of the same.
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2001-08-22

HB02497
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING PENSIONS UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 12 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the minimum MONTHLY pension shall be [One thousand two hundred pesos (P1,200.00) for members with at least ten (10) credited years of service and Two thousand four hundred pesos (P2,400.00) for those
with twenty (20) credited years of service] THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00): PROVIDED, THAT IN THE SUCCEEDING YEARS STARTING JANUARY, 1999, SAID THREE THOUSAND MONTHLY PENSION BENEFIT SHALL BE INCREASED ANNUALLY BY FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) PER MONTH UNTIL (P5,000.00) PER MONTH: PROVIDED, FURHTER THAT THE COMMISSSION SHALL EQUITABLY ADJUST THE MONTHLY PENSIONS OF OTHER ENTITLED MEMEBERS OR BENEFICIARIES WHOSE MONTHLY PENSIONS ARE HIGHER THAN THE MINIMUM MONTHLY PENSION HEREBY
ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVETHE INTEGRITY OF THE PENSION PROGRAM.
Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2001-08-22

HB02498
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPIINE OVERSEAS WORKERS BANK, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: This bill seeks to further enhance the investment potentials of overseas workers while at the same time aims to address their financial needs and concerns. It provides for the establishment of a banking institution for Filipino overseas workers, to be known as the Philippine Overseas Workers Bank, to augment their income-generati on capabilities as investors thereof. Added to this, it enjoins the government to provide the necessary financial assistance that will tremendously sustain the validity of the proposed bank.
Primary Referral: BANKS AND FINANCIAL
INTERMEDIARIES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2001-08-22

HB02499
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING INCOME EXTENDERS TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: This bill shall apply only to public elementary and high school teachers in the active service. Certain INCOME EXTENDERS proposed are: (1) Fare discounts; (2) Price discounts on rice and corn; (3) Lower rates of loan interests; (4) Free tuition andmatriculation fees for their children; and (5) Preference in receiving educational loans.
Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2001-08-22

HB02500
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT REDUCING THE RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMENDING FURTHER FOR THE PURPOSE THE 'GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997,' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: This bill states that retirement shall be compulsory for an employee at SIXTY (60) years of age, with at least TWELVE years of service. THOSE WHO ARE SIX-ONE YEARS OF AGE SHALL BE RETIRED ON THE THIRD YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION.
Primary Referral: CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2001-08-22

HB02501
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-16
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN PROVISIONS IN REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-08-22
Abstract: This bill seeks to modify certain provisions in the Code to strengthen the SK. It
was filed upon the request of the Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation. The bill will, among others: (1) grant the SK a twenty percent (20%) share in the general fund of the barangay; (2) grant SK members, other than the chairman, an honoraria of not less than Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00), which will be equitably based on their attendance at the regular and special sessions of the sanggunian; and (3) allow the mayor to fill-up
the vacancies in the sanggunian, other than for the position of Chairman, by the appointment of a replacement recommended by SK concerned.
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2001-08-22

HB02849
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-09-04
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 461 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Principal Author: ECLEO, GLENDA B.
Date Read: 2001-09-24
Abstract: Section 461 of the Local Government Code and which is sought to be amended by this bill refers to REQUISITES FOR CREATION of a PROVINCE, particularly on LAND AREA. This bill purposes that the requirement as to either the minimum land area
or the maximum population SHALL NOT APPLY WITH THE PROPOSED AREA to be created CONSISTS OF ONE OR MORE ISLANDS.
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2001-09-24

HB02912
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-09-05
Full Title: AN ACT ELEVATING THE PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY TO BECOME THE COUNTRY'S NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR TEACHER EDUCATION, ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF NATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: PLAZA, RODOLFO "OMPONG" G.
Date Read: 2001-09-25
Abstract: Rationale: The honor and distinction of a national university for teacher education is conferred on the Philippine Normal University (PNU) in recognition of its progressive leadership in the field of teacher education. Since its inception of September 1, 1901, the university remains the only university in the country offering no other program but the teacher education program. The PNU has consistently proven the quality of excellence of its teacher education programs by the significant publications and research work of the faculty; the national and international distinctions and honor conferred on its faculty and alumni; and its outstanding leadership in promoting teacher education reforms in the country.
Primary Referral: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2001-09-25

HB03083
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-09-19
Full Title: AN ACT DEFINING AND PUNISHING MONEY LAUNDERING, PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE MECHANISMS FOR ITS DETECTION, PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION AND CREATING THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING TASK FORCE, DEFINING ITS POWER AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C.
Date Read: 2001-09-24
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00007
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-09-27
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2001-09-27
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2001-09-29
Republic Act No.: RA09160
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09160) enacted on 2001-09-29

HB03570
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-10-16
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF ABSENTEE VOTING AND REGISTRATION FOR QUALIFIED FILIPINOS ABROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Short Title: The Absentee Voting and Registration
Act of 2002
Principal Author: SYJUCO, AUGUSTO JR. L
Date Read: 2001-10-22
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00063
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-10-16
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-10-21
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2003-02-13
Republic Act No.: RA09189
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09189) enacted on 2003-02-13

HB03593
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-10-24
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) FOR ALL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Short Title: The National Service Training Program Act of 2001
Principal Author: ABAD, FLORENCIO B.
Date Read: 2001-10-22
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00066
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-10-22
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2001-10-26
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2002-01-23
Republic Act No.: RA09163
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09163) enacted on 2002-01-23

HB03995
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-11-28
Full Title: AN ACT TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTRY BY ALLOWING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO CONCENTRATE ON THEIR TEACHING DUTIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6646, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS `THE ELECTION
REFORM ACT OF 1987,' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2001-12-05
Abstract: The bill seeks to amend Section 13 by authorizing the Commission of Elections to designate citizens preferably coming from the civic, youth, professional, educational, business and labor sectors to sit in the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI). Thesame guideliens shall be used in choosing the members of the Election Registration of Board of Canvassers, and the canvassing committes. This way, all citizens regardless of their professions or calling shall share the equal burden of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible elections. It also promotes volunteerism, especially among the youth, which is one of the hallmarks of a republic and democracy such as ours.
Primary Referral: SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2001-12-05

HB04348
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-05
Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING THE MAGNA CARTA FOR DAY CARE WORKERS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: BIAZON, ROZZANO RUFINO B.
Date Read: 2002-02-11
Abstract: Rationale: There is no law that protects the interests of one of our most important service providers. Until now Day Care Workers are only receiving a meager monthly allowance of P500 as provided for by Republic Act 6972 or the Day Care Law, a measure that rationalize the establishment of Day Care Centers in every barangay. Aside from the economic conditions that they are subjected to, Day Care Workers have no security of tenure and their appointments are in many cases subject to the whims of politicians. This is why the state should guarantee the security of tenure for these workers.
Primary Referral: SOCIAL SERVICES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES since 2002-02-11

HB04403
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-14
Full Title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE ASSET VEHICLES TO ALLOW INVESTMENT IN, AND ACQUISITION OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (spav)
Short Title: The Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV)
Act of 2002
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C.
Date Read: 2002-02-19
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00224
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-03-12
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-03-13
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2002-12-23
Republic Act No.: RA09182
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09182) enacted on 2002-12-23

HB04418
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-18
Full Title: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE MANDATE ON THE INERCONNECTION BETWEEN AND AMONG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTITIES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (convergence)
Short Title: Strengthening the Mandate of the Interconnection Between and Among Public Telecommunications Entities
Principal Author: KINTANAR, SIMEON L.
Date Read: 2002-02-26
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00227
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-03-12
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-03-20
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-03-28

HB04432
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-19
Full Title: AN ACT TO INSTITUTE POLICIES TO ELIMINATE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND MINORS, ESTABLISHING THE NECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION AND
SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2002
Principal Author: ANGARA-CASTILLO, BELLAFLOR J.
Date Read: 2002-02-26
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00234
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-04-16
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-05-07
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2003-05-26
Republic Act No.: RA09208
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09208) enacted on 2003-05-26

HB04433
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-20
Full Title: AN ACT INSTITUTING THE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425, AS AMENDED
Short Title: The Dangerous Drus Act of 2002
Principal Author: ZUBIRI, JUAN MIGUEL F.
Date Read: 2002-02-26
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00246
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-03-13
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-03-13
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2002-06-07
Republic Act No.: RA09165
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09165) enacted on 2002-06-07

HB04468
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-27
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION OF BIO-ORGANIC FARMING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Short Title: Providing for the Promotion of
Bio-Organic Farming in the Philippines
Principal Author: ESPINA, GERARDO S.
Date Read: 2002-03-05
Abstract: The bill seeks to implement a comprehensive program that will promote
bio-organic cultivation and production methods among farmers and it and encourages research and development in the said field. > The bill provides for the following: (1) The Department of Agriculture (DA) shall take the lead role in the program, supported by all service agencies in their respective areas of concern; (2) Organic input producers shall be provided with financial, technical, marketing and other services and resources of the government; (3) The Bio-Organic Farming Authority/Commi ssion shall be created to be headed by an Executive Director;and (4) The Executive Director is empowered to call upon any government agency for assistance in the performance of his ttasks and to initiate criminal and/or administrative actions under the penal provision of this Act.
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00263
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-04-24
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-05-23
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-05-28

HB04481
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-03-01
Full Title: AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF A CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SUBJECT TO DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 180 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED
Short Title: Expanding the Coverage of Certificate of Deposit Subject to Documentary Stamp Tax
Principal Author: LAPUS, JESLI A.
Date Read: 2002-03-07
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00270
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-04-17
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-05-23
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-05-28

HB04655
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-04-17
Full Title: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A HIGHER STANDARD OF PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF FILIPINO OVERSEAS SEAFARERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C.
Date Read: 2002-04-23
Abstract: "Overseas Seafarers Act." Rationale: Prevailing state of things and available data attest that the Philippines is among the top, if not the No. 1, source of maritime labor in the world. As a matter of fact the Philippines is regarded as the "manningcapital of the world". Many of the vessels sailing in the world's oceans and seas are now manned by Filipino seafarers who, through the years, have established a reputation as seafarers who are at par or even more competent and reliable compared with seafarers from any other coutnry in the world. > Given the volume of Filipino overseas seafarers and their considerable annual dollar earnings (about $1.5 billion annually) which help sustain the country's economy and growth, the need to come up with a definitive policy legislation that will foster the benefits, rights and protection of seafarers has become more pressing.
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2002-04-23

HB04665
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-04-17
Full Title: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POPULARIZATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCIENCE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2002-04-23
Abstract: "Science Centers Act of 2002". This bill intends to strengthen the science and technology popularization program by enhancing the development of regional and provincial science centers. These will serve as the local centers for community science andtechnology education, information and communication among the youth and general population. It shall have the major compoments: (1) Youth Development; (2) Science
Communication Outreach; (3) Continuing Research and Development Program (R&D); (4) Interactive Exhibits Development Program; (5) Science and Tecnology for the Masses; (6) Support for the Existing and Establishemt of New Science Centers; (7) External-intern al Linkage and Networking Program; and (8) Manpower Capability Building Program
Primary Referral: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY since 2002-04-23

HB04666
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-04-17
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOs), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Health Maintenance Organizations Act of 2002
Principal Author: MACIAS, EMILIO II. C.
Date Read: 2002-04-23
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00378
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-10-01
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-10-21
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-10-23

HB04703
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-04-24
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING MARCH EIGHT OF EVERY YEAR AS A NONWORKING SPECIAL HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SIXTY-NINE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE ENTITLED 'AN ACT TO DECLARE MARCH EIGHT OF EVERY YEAR AS A WORKING SPECIAL HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS NATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY'
Principal Author: JOSON, JOSEFINA M.
Date Read: 2002-05-06
Abstract: Rationale: Declaring March 8 as non-working special holiday will encourage all women from all sectors nationwide to organize meaningful activities to celebrate that day and to actively engage and participate in such activities. It will be a day of commemoration of the endless efforts and contributions of Filipino women for national freedom, civil liberty, equality and human rights.
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Committee Report No.: 01295
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-03-12
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-03-20
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-03-28

HB04729
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-04-30
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE EDUCATION AND LICENSURE OF PHYSICIANS AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE IN THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2382, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Philippine Medical Act of the Year 2002
Principal Author: AQUINO, AGAPITO A.
Date Read: 2002-05-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00401
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-05-21
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-07-30
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-08-05

HB04738
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-05-02
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED EIGHTY-FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY (REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8560), OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE PHILIPPINE GEODETIC ENGINEERING ACT OF 1998," AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Amending RA 8560, otherwise known as the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998
Principal Author: PICHAY, PROSPERO JR. A.
Date Read: 2002-05-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00403
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-05-21
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-07-30
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2003-03-28
Republic Act No.: RA09200
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09200) enacted on 2003-03-28

HB04845
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-05-27
Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING GRATUITY PAY TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS THEREBY AMENDING SECTION 393 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2002-05-30
Abstract: All barangay officials, both elected and appointed, shall be entitled to One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) for every full year of service as gratuity pay upon his/her severance from government service provided that the official shall have rendered at least three (3) years of continuous service in the barangay; Provided finally, that all cities or municipalities shall allocate funds for this purpose in its annual budget.
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2002-05-30

HB04858
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-05-28
Full Title: AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY YOUTH COUNCIL, REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Short Title: The Youth Sector Reform Act of 2002
Principal Author: REMULLA, GILBERT C.
Date Read: 2002-05-30
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00510
Bill Status: Business for the day on 2002-07-30

HB04957
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-07-04
Full Title: AN ACT RENAMING THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES TO SCOUT PHILIPPINES, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 111, AS AMENDED
Short Title: The Scouts Philippines Act of 2002
Principal Author: AQUINO, AGAPITO A.
Date Read: 2002-07-31
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00634
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-09-30
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-10-21
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-10-24

HB05051
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-07-30
Full Title: AN ACT ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL RAILWAY SYSTEM, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL RAILWAY AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (modern)
Short Title: The National Railways Act
Principal Author: ANGARA-CASTILLO, BELLAFLOR J.
Date Read: 2002-08-05
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00643
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-09-30
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-10-08
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-10-11

HB05128
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-08-20
Full Title: AN ACT ENCOURAGING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO GIVE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO 'PAKYAW' GROUPS IN THE AWARDING OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COSTING P500,000.00 BELOW
Principal Author: ESPINA, GERARDO S.
Date Read: 2002-08-21
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00704
Bill Status: Business for the day on 2002-08-27

HB05178
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-08-28
Full Title: AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE COMPENSATION OF JUSTICE, JUDGE AND LAWYER POSITIONS IN THE JUDICIARY AND AMENDING FOR THE SAID PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1949 AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Rationalizing the Compensation of Justice, Judge and Lawyer Positions in the Judiciary
Principal Author: BARINAGA, ROSELLER L.
Date Read: 2002-09-05
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00748
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-06-02
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-06-02
Bill Status: House and Senate agreed to the request for a conference

HB05224
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-09-04
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS AND ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS, PEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5734, OTHERWISE KNOWNAS "THE ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Electronics Engineering Law of 2002
Principal Author: AQUINO, AGAPITO A.
Date Read: 2002-10-01
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00795
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-10-15
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-11-29
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-12-04

HB05238
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-09-16
Full Title: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND THREE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Short Title: Appropriating Funds for the Operation of the National Government for the Year 2003
Principal Author: ANDAYA, ROLANDO JR. G.
Date Read: 2002-10-01
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Committee Report No.: 01044
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-12-04
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-12-18
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2003-04-23
Republic Act No.: RA09206
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09206) enacted on 2003-04-23

HB05340
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-10-10
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF REAL ESTATE SERVICE IN THE PHILIPPINES, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE A PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF REAL ESTATE SERVICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: THe Real Estate Service Act of the Philippine
Principal Author: DEL MAR, RAUL V.
Date Read: 2002-10-05
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00901
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-01-27
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-02-10
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-02-19

HB05389
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-10-16
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES", AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Philippine Architecture Act of 2002
Principal Author: GONZALES, NEPTALI II M.
Date Read: 2002-10-22
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00922
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-10-22
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-11-20
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2002-11-27

HB05398
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-10-18
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2002
Principal Author: ACOSTA, J.R NEREUS O.
Date Read: 2002-10-23
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00929
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-12-02
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-02-10
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-02-13

HB05511
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-11-26
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE ACCEPTABILITY OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS AS SECURITY FOR LOANS OBTAINED FROM LENDERS, BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THEREBY PROMOTING ACCESS TO RURAL CREDIT, PROVIDING MECHANISMS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Accepting Agricultural Lands as Security for Loans as Security for Loans Obtained from Lenders
Principal Author: GONZALES, NEPTALI II M.
Date Read: 2002-11-28
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01063
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-11-28
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-11-28
Bill Status: Senate requested for a conference committee on 2003-09-03

HB05516
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-11-28
Full Title: AN ACT DEFINING THE CRIME OF ABUSE OF WOMEN IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR VICTIMS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Anti-Abuse of Women in Intimate Relationships (Anti-AWIR) Act
Principal Author: ANGARA-CASTILLO, BELLAFLOR J.
Date Read: 2002-12-03
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01064
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-12-18
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-02-05
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-02-13

HB05563
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-12-17
Full Title: AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE DOMESTIC SHIPPING, SHIPBUILDING, SHIP REPAIR AND SHIP BREAKING, ORDAINING REFORMS IN GOVERNMENT POLICIES TOWARDS SHIPPING IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN LAWS (CABOTAGE)
Short Title: The Domestic Shipping Development Act of 2002
Principal Author: PARAS, JACINTO V.
Date Read: 2002-12-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01105
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-12-18
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-02-05
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-02-13

HB05606
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-01-20
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CAP ON PUBLIC DEBT IN ORDER TO ENSURE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH FISCAL DISCIPLINE
Principal Author: ANDAYA, ROLANDO JR. G.
Date Read: 2003-01-27
Abstract: "Debt Cap Act of 2003." This bill states that within five (5) years from the enactment of this proposed measure into law, the consolidated outstanding debt of the National government and of government-owne d and/or controlled corporations
shall notexceed, at any one time, an amount equivalent to 100 percent of the country's nominal Gross Domestic Product and within another five years and thereafter, said outstanding debt shall not exceed 80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product: PROVIDED, That in no case within this second five year period will level of outstanding debt exceed 100 percent of Gross Domestic Product.
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2003-01-27

HB05619
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-01-22
Full Title: AN ACT EXTENDING THE TERM OF FRANCHISE OF THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION GRANTED UNDER RESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1869, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS PAGCOR CHARTER, TO ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ITS
EXPIRATION
Short Title: Extending the Term of the Franchise of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Principal Author: NOGRALES, PROSPERO C.
Date Read: 2003-01-28
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01148
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-03-17
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-05-21
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-05-27

HB05947
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-04-28
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN THE PHILIPPINES THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5680, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE PHILIPPINE PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LAW', AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Short Title: The Philippine Occupational Therapy Law of 2003
Principal Author: JALA, ELADIO "BOY"
Date Read: 2003-04-30
Abstract: The bill creates the Professsional Regulatory Board of Occupational Therapy under the administrative supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, defines its powers and functions for the regulation of the practice of the profession. It mandates the integration of occupational therapists into one (1) accredited national organization. It also provides foreign reciprocity of the profession.
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01396
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-06-03
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-08-04
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-07

HB05948
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-04-28
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE PHILIPPINES THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5680, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE PHILIPPINE PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY LAW', AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Short Title: The Philippine Physical Therapy Law of 2003
Principal Author: ABAYON, HARLIN CAST
Date Read: 2003-04-30
Abstract: The bill creates the Professional Board of Physical Therapy under the administrative supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, defines its powers and functions for the regulation of the practice of the profession. It mandates the integration of physical therapists into one (1) accredited national organization. It also provides foreign reciprocity of the profession.
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01397
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-06-03
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-08-04
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-07

HB05992
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-05-06
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Short Title: The Philippine Psychology Act of 2003
Principal Author: GONZALES, NEPTALI II M.
Date Read: 2003-05-07
Abstract: "Philippine Psychology Act of 2003" This bill provides for the creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology with the power to administer the licensure examination for psychologists and psychometrician s. It mandates the integration ofpsychologists and psychometrician s into one accredited national organization. It provides the right to provileged communication to psychologists and psychometrician
s, protecting them from being examined as to any communication or information without the consent of the client.
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01450
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-05-07
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-05-21
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-05-27

HB06001
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-05-09
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROVIDENT PERSONAL SAVINGS PLAN KNOWN AS THE PERSONAL EQUITY AND RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (PERA)
Short Title: The Personal Equity and Retirement
Account (PERA)
Principal Author: ABAD, FLORENCIO B.
Date Read: 2003-05-14
Abstract: "Personal Equity and Retirement Account". This measure aims to promote the capital market development and savings mobilization by establishing the legal and regulatory framework of retirements plans comprised of voluntary personal
savings and investments. Contributors to the personal equity and retirement account (PERA) shall retain ownership of the funds placed therein, including all the earnings of such funds. The PERA Investment Vehicles (common trust fund, mutual fund, annuity contract or pre-need pension plans dedicated solely for PERA purposes) shall be granted tax exemption privileges.
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01453
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-06-04
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-08-04
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-07

HB06054
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-05-30
Full Title: AN ACT DEFINING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROVIDING PROTECTION MEASURES AND PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: The Anti-Domestic Violence Act
Principal Author: ABAYON, HARLIN CAST
Date Read: 2003-06-02
Abstract: "Anti-Domestic Violence Act". Taking cognizance of the worsening incidence of domestic violence as both a social ill and a cime that needs to be decisively addressed with appropriate laws, policies, programs and services for its arrest, prevention and eliminatin; the bill defines the crime of domestic violence and imposes stiff penalties on perpetrators of the crime to enable the State to guarantee the safety and security of the individual members of the family. It provides a comprehensive package of ample protection to victims and survivors of domestic violence through the grant of immediate and other necessary relief including the issuance of protection orders (POs). It also details the procedures for the issuance and availment of POs and the filing of domestic criminal complaints.
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01509
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-06-03
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-08-04
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-07

HB06206
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-07-22
Full Title: AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 542, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS \"AN ACT TO CREATE A CORPORATION TO BE KNOWN AS THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND TO DEFINE ITS POWERS AND PURPOSES
Short Title: Further Amending CA 542, as Amended, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Act
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2003-08-04
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01619
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-08-27
Bill Status: Approved on Second Reading on 2003-08-27

HB06240
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-07-28
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS A NATIONAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES, TO BE KNOWN AS \"NINOY AQUINO DAY\"
Short Title: Declaring August 21 as Ninoy Aquino Day, a National Nonworking Holiday
Principal Author: ABAD, FLORENCIO B.
Date Read: 2003-08-04
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Committee Report No.: 1646
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2003-08-06
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2003-08-12
Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-14

HB06283
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-08-05
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DISQUALIFICATION FROM VOTER REGISTRATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 11 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8189, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE VOTER\'S REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996
Principal Author: ROCO, CHO
Date Read: 2003-08-11
Abstract: Filipino soldiers swear to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution and to respect the supremacy of civilian authority over the military. When soldiers betray their duty to the Constitution by committing the crime of rebellion, mutiny or sedition, insurrection or coup d\'etat, they are deemed to have renounced their rights and
privileges under the same Constitution they chose to abandon. This bill proposes that such betrayal of constitutional duty, specially the crime of mutiny, insurrection or coup d\'etat and other related crimes, be penalized with perpetual disqualification from voter registration. This disqualification from voter registration is tantamount to ineligibility to run for any public office.
Primary Referral: SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2003-08-11

HR00017
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-07-02
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEES ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE, FOOOD AND FISHERIES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION INTO THE REPORTED DANGER POSED BY THE UNREGULATED USE OF PESTICIDES, TO LIVES NOT ONLY
OF THE FARMERS WHOUSE THEM BUT ALSO TO THE CONSUMERS AND PUBLIC IN GENERAL
Principal Author: NANTES, RAFAEL P.
Date Read: 2001-07-24
Primary Referral: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY since 2001-07-24

HR00076
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-01
Full Title: RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF OBISPO MAXIMO TOMAS MILAMENA ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS NINETY-NINTH (99TH) ANNIVERSARY ON AUGUST 3, 2001
Short Title: Congratulating Iglesia Filipina Independiente Under Obispo Maximo Tomas Milamena on its 99th Anniversary on August 3, 2001
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C.
Date Read: 2001-08-01
Primary Referral: RULES
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-08-01
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00008 on 2001-08-01

HR00334
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-12-11
Full Title: RESOLUTION SEEKING THE EXEMPTION OF DPWH DISTRICT AND SUBDISTRICT OFFICES FROM THE COVERAGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 5
Principal Author: BUESER, DANTON Q.
Date Read: 2001-12-12
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2001-12-12

HR00392
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-01-29
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROY O TO IMMEDIATELY ACT ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL AND COORDINATING COMMITTEES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT (ECCD), CREATED UNDER
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8980, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT ACT
Short Title: Organization of the National Coordinating Council and Coordinating Committees for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)
Principal Author: REYES, EDMUNDO JR. O.
Date Read: 2002-01-04
Primary Referral: YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Committee Report No.: 00441
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-07-24
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00292 on 2002-07-24

HR00479
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-03-13
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE FOR THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW ON DEATH PENALTY TO DETER CRIME
Principal Author: ZUBIRI, JUAN MIGUEL F.
Date Read: 2002-03-15
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2002-03-15

HR00822
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-10-14
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT THE PHILIPPINES SHOULD NOT GET INVOLVED IN ANY UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION BY THE UNITED STATES AGAINST IRAQ NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL
Short Title: Not Getting Involved in Any Unilateral Military Action by US Against Iraq
Principal Author: ROSALES, ETTA
Date Read: 2002-10-21
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Committee Report No.: 01341
Bill Status: Consigned to the Archives on 2003-05-07

HR00896
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-11-26
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AGAINST PRC RESOLUTION NO. 2001-22 OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) DISALLOWING FOREIGN STUDENTS TO TAKE THE DENTAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS WHO CAN
PROVE FOREIGN RECIPROCITY
Principal Author: ABLAN, ROQUE JR. R.
Date Read: 2002-12-02
Primary Referral: CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2002-12-02

HR00947
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-01-14
Full Title: RESOLUTION DECLARING JANUARY 23 OF EACH YEAR A REGULAR NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DECLARATION OF THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC ON JANUARY 23, 1899 AT THE BARASOAIN CHURCH, MALOLOS, BULACAN
Principal Author: SY-ALVARADO, WILHELMINO M.
Date Read: 2003-01-20
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2003-01-20
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House, transmitted and received by the Senate on 2003-08-07

HR01079
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2003-03-20
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STRONGLY OPPOSING THE UNILATERAL AND ILLEGAL MILITARY ACTION OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST IRAQ WHICH VIOLATES THE PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE UNITED
NATIONS CHARTER, AS WELL AS THE STATED IDEALS OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION AND CALLING ON PRESIDENT MACAPAGAL-ARROY O TO DESIST FROM EXTENDING ANY FORM OF SUPPORT TO SUCH UNILATERAL AND ILLEGAL ACTION
Principal Author: OCAMPO, SATUR
Date Read: 2003-04-22
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2003-04-22

RPT0928
Significance:
Date Filed: 2002-10-18
Full Title: REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE INVESTIGATION INTO THE SIEGE OF LAMITAN
Short Title: Report on the Committee Investigation into the "Siege of Lamitan"
Principal Author: GUNIGUNDO, MAGTANGGOL I T.
Primary Referral:
Committee Report No.: 00928
Bill Status: Consigned to the Archives on 2002-12-02

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