Senate of the Philippines

Linkages Circular

Volume 10 No. 2.4 August Series of 2016

The PHILIPPINE SENATE LINKAGES CIRRCULAR is a regular publication of the Institutional Linkages Service. This publication is meant to guide and inform the external clients of the Senate, individuals and organizations, on the bills and resolutions filed/adopted by our Senators, as well as committee reports, which were taken on the floor during or for a particular week/month. 1

Contents

 Senate Bill Nos. 701 -900  Proposed Senate Resolution 88 - 97

Researched and Encoded/Compiled by : Gerard R. Serrano

Administrative Supervision/Reviewed by : Dir. Julieta J. Cervo

Reference : Journals of the Senate Covering the period of August 2016

The Institutional Linkages Service is under the External Affairs and Relations headed by Deputy Secretary Peter Paul L. Pineda and Executive Director Diana Lynn Le Cruz.

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17th Congress – First Regular Session

SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING

SBN 701 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES OR FINES AGAINST ERRING PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTITIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF ANY CERTIFICATE, AUTHORITY, ORDER, DECISION, RESOLUTION OR REGULATION OF THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 21 AND 23 OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 146”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 702 “AN ACT GRANTING PERMANENT RESIDENCY TO QUALIFIED RELIGIOUS WORKERS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 9 AND 13 OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 613, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1940 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 703 “AN ACT PROVIDING EMERGENCY WAREHOUSES IN AREAS DEVASTATED BY CALAMITIES TO ENSURE AFFECTED CONSUMERS ACCESS TO BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES AT DISCOUNTED AND TAX FREE PRICES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 704 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND COMPENSATION FOR EDUCATORS IN BASIC EDUCATION” 3

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 705 “AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING STUDENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 706 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10591, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION REGULATION ACT, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS

SBN 707 “AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE, RATIONALIZING THE NATIONAL QUALITY BODIES, PROVIDING FOR THEIR POWERS AND GRANTING THEM FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and FINANCE

SBN 708 “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”

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 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MASS MEDIA; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 709 “AN ACT PROMOTING THE MAINSTREAM USE OF ELECTRIC, HYBRID AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 710 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MINIMUM MONTHLY NET TAKE-HOME PAY FOR ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFTER AUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 711 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA FOR WORKERS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR OF THE PHILIPPINES, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENERGY; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 712 “AN ACT PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE RIGHT TO ADEQUATE FOOD”

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 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and FINANCE

SBN 713 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) INDUSTRY, DELINEATING THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DEFINING AND PENALIZING CERTAIN ACTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; ENERGY; and FINANCE

SBN 714 “AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 25-31 AND JANUARY 1 AS SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 715 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS' WELFARE ACT OF 2000, BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PENAL PROVISION FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT”

 Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV  Referred to the Committee(s) on WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 716 “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 717 “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PHILIPPINE ABACA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; and FINANCE

SBN 718 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE GOVERNMENT'S EFFORT TOWARDS THE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF DRUG DEPENDENTS BY ESTABLISHING DRUG REHABILITATION CENTERS IN EVERY PROVINCE AND CITY IN THE COUNTRY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS; HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and FINANCE

SBN 719 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE SUSTAINABLE SANITATION PROGRAM BY REORGANIZING THE SANITATION UNIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and FINANCE

SBN 720 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES STOCK EXCHANGE”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and FINANCE

SBN 721 “AN ACT DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS "BUY PINOY, BUILD PINOY MONTH" TO ENCOURAGE THE 7

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO PRIORITIZE THE PURCHASE AND UTILIZATION OF FILIPINO PRODUCTS, LABOR AND SERVICES”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 722 “AN ACT PENALIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A "NO PERMIT, NO EXAM" POLICY OR ANY SUCH POLICY THAT PROHIBITS STUDENTS OF POST-SECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION FROM TAKING THEIR MIDTERM OR FINAL EXAMINATION OR OTHER SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS DUE TO UNPAID TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 723 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENTS”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 724 “AN ACT PROVIDING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR THEFT, ROBBERY AND DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 725 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE NURSING LAW TOWARDS QUALITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and FINANCE

SBN 726 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF NURSES, ASSIGNING ONE REGISTERED NURSE FOR EVERY BARANGAY IN THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 727 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 728 “AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OR THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 729 “AN ACT ADDRESSING THE SYSTEM OF PROSTITUTION, IMPOSING PENALTIES ON ITS PERPETRATORS, PROVIDING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS VICTIMS, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 202 AND 341 OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and FINANCE 9

SBN 730 “AN ACT REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5180, AS AMENDED, AN ACT PRESCRIBING A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BY PROVINCIAL AND CITY FISCALS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS, AND BY STATE ATTORNEYS OR THEIR ASSISTANTS”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 731 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE AND AN AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IN THE PERSONNEL ECONOMIC RELIEF ALLOWANCE (PERA) GRANTED TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on FINANCE; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 732 “AN ACT PROVIDING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR THE CRIME OF THEFT AND ROBBERY OF PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AND PORTABLE COMPUTERS”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 733 “AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 359 OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 734 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794”

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 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS

SBN 735 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 4 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 968, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PROBATION LAW OF 1976, AS AMENDED, ON THE GRANT OF PROBATION”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 736 “AN ACT TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 737 “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING JUST AND EQUITABLE DISPOSITION OF THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE CHARITY FUND, AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1169, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 738 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 7, 10, 23, 30, 31, 42 AND 52 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GSIS ACT OF 1997”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

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SBN 739 “AN ACT PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and FINANCE

SBN 740 “AN ACT TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE STANDARD OF PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE WELFARE OF SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS AND CRAFTSMEN AND THE PROMOTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEREBY AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE, SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8282 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and COOPERATIVES

SBN 741 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DELINEATION OF THE SPECIFIC FOREST LIMITS OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 742 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FORFEITURE LAW, TO PROVIDE A FIXED PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF FORFEITED PROPERTIES IN CORRUPTION CASES AS ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS 12

SBN 743 “AN ACT EXEMPTING PLEDGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY COVERING A LOAN OF MONEY NOT EXCEEDING TEN THOUSAND PESOS FROM DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 199 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 744 “AN ACT MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF THE CRIMES OF RAPE, QUALIFIED SEDUCTION AND SIMPLE SEDUCTION INVOLVING MINOR CHILDREN AND RATIONALIZING THE PENALTIES THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 745 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 5 AND 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5487, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY LAW”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS

SBN 746 “AN ACT INSTITUTING THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES CHARTER, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 111 AS AMMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; YOUTH; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 747 “AN ACT DECLARING JULY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL CAMPUS PRESS FREEDOM DAY”

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 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 748 “AN ACT DECLARING THE TAAL VOLCANO ISLAND NATIONAL PARK, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, ISLAND OF LUZON, AND ITS WATERSHED AREAS, A PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY OF PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES AS MANDATED FOR BY THE NIPAS ACT OF 1992”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; and FINANCE

SBN 749 “AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PLUMBING ENGINEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 750 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN THE UNIVERSITY OSF THE PHILIPPPINE SYSTEM, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS; EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 751 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9298, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE ACCOUNTANCY ACT OF 2004”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

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SBN 752 “AN ACT PENALIZING DISOBEDIENCE TO THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 753 “AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544, AS AMENDED, OR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 754 “AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7309, ENTITLED "AN ACT CREATING A BOARD OF CLAIMS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF UNJUST IMPRISONMENT OR DETENTION AND VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 755 “AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386 OR THE CIVIL CODE AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 756 “AN ACT DECLARING THE SEVENTEENTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL STUDENT LEADER'S DAY”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

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SBN 757 “AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLES 363 AND 364 OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 758 “AN ACT PROHIBITING STEREOTYPING BASED ON RELIGIOUS OR ETHNIC ORIGIN”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on CULTURAL COMMUNITIES; and JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 759 “AN ACT PROHIBITING MERCHANDISING STORES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS FROM CHARGING MORE THAN THE CASH RETAIL PRICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED WITH CREDIT CARDS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR ANY VIOLATION THEREOF”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES

SBN 760 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION FOR LEASE ON REGISTERED LANDS”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 761 “AN ACT REVITALIZING THE COCONUT INDUSTRY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

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SBN 762 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 47 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENERGY; and PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 763 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 112, CHAPTER I, TITLE VI OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 764 “AN ACT REGULATING POLES, POLE ATTACHMENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC SERVICES; and FINANCE

SBN 765 “AN ACT ORDAINING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNSTREAM NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY, CONSOLIDATING FOR THE PURPOSE ALL LAWS RELATING TO THE TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENERGY; PUBLIC SERVICES; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 766 “AN ACT BANNING SUPERMARKETS, FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OTHER SIMILAR BUSINESSES FROM THROWING AWAY AND SPOILING UNSOLD FOOD”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 767 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION TO CONDONE PENALTIES ON DELINQUENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND TO DETERMINE THE MONTHLY SALARY 17

CREDITS, THE SCHEDULE AND RATE OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND UNPAID LOAN AMORTIZATIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1161, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

SBN 768 “AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10149 OR THE GOCC GOVERNANCE ACT OF 2011”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on FINANCE and GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

SBN 769 “AN ACT INCREASING THE ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 84, CHAPTER 1, ESTATE TAX, TITLE III OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 770 “AN ACT MANDATING THE FULL ACCOUNTING OF ALL DISASTER-RELIEF AID OR DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT FOR NATURAL AND HUMAN-INDUCED CALAMITIES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on FINANCE

SBN 771 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ACT NO. 4103, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE INDETERMINATE SENTENCE LAW”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS 18

SBN 772 “AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS TO BARANGAY CAPTAINS PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF ITS PREMIUMS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 773 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TAX RELIEF IN TIMES OF CALAMITIES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SBN 774 “AN ACT PROTECTING CONSUMERS OF WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICES.”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC SERVICES; and TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 775 “AN ACT REGULATING STREET AND ROAD SIGNS, WAITING SCHEDS, SPEED BUMPS, SIDEWALKS, PAVEMENTS, STREETLIGHT AND OTHER SIMILAR INSFRACTUCTURES PRESCRIBING THE SPECIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT STANDARDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS

SBN 776 “AN ACT DECLARING AS UNLAWFUL ANY GOVERNMENT PROJECTS TO BE NAMED OR IDENTIFIED AFTER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND OTHER PERSONS WHOSE NAME OR IDENTITY MAY IN ANY MANNER BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OFFICIALS”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and PUBLIC WORKS 19

SBN 777 “AN ACT PENALIZING INFLUENCE PEDDLING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 778 “AN ACT ABOLISHING THE USE OF COMMUNITY TAX CERTIFICATE AND THE POWER TO LEVY COMMUNITY TAX REPEALING FOR THAT PURPOSE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SBN 779 “AN ACT CONVERTING ALL ROADS LEADING TO TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND PORTS AS NATIONAL ROADS”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC WORKS; and TOURISM

SBN 780 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY TITLING OF REAL PROPERTIES USED AS PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 781 “AN ACT GOVERNNING THE SYSTEM OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION BY PRESCRIBING STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS OF PRESCHOOL FACILITIES AND SERVICES

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

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SBN 782 “AN ACT RATIONALIZING LOCAL TAXATION AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE SECTION 150, CHAPTER 1, TITLE ONE, BOOK II OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SBN 783 “AN ACT TO FURTHER EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO SOLO PARENTS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT OF 2000”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 784 “AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE COMMITTED BY COMMON CARRIERS, FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 365 OF ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OR THE REVISED PENAL CODE”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 785 “AN ACT PROVIDING A SYSTEM OF EXTENDING NO- COLLATERAL, LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO GRADUATES OF ANY COURSES OFFERED BY THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS AUTHORITY OR DULY ACCREDITED LEARNING INSTITUTIONS WITH APPROVED OVERSEAS JOB CONTRACTS

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES; and LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

SBN 786 “AN ACT REPEALING SECTION 4 (C) (4), CHAPTER II OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175”

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 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SBN 787 AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY IN THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5921, THE PHARMACY LAW, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 788 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 220, CHAPTER II, TITLE VIII OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT AMENDING THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 789 “AN ACT MANDATING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW IN CRIMINAL CASES THE CIVIL CASE OF WHICH IS SETTLED THROUGH OR BY ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9285”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 790 “AN ACT CREATING A NATIONAL CAREER ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION TO INSTITUTIONALIZE A CAREER DIRECTION PROGRAM FOR SECONDARY GRADUATES, DEFINING ITS SCOPE AND FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

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SBN 791 “AN ACT INSTITUTING REFORMS IN LAND ADMINISTRATION”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 792 “AN ACT BANNING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL AND BAR COUNCIL (JBC) WHO HAS ALREADY SERVED THE FULL TERM”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 793 “AN ACT IMPLEMENTING SECTION 24, ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CONSTITUTION ON THE DISMANTLING OF PRIVATE ARMIES AND OTHER PRIVATE ARMED GROUPS NOT RECOGNIZED BY DULY CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS; JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and FINANCE

SBN 794 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE RULES ON THE PROPER USE AND DISPLAY OF OUR NATIONAL SYSMBOLS AND THE RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES," AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 795 “AN ACT EXTENDING THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC

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ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on FOREIGN RELATIONS

SBN 796 “AN ACT GRANTING MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY", PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SBN 797 “AN ACT REMOVING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE CONDONATION OF ALL UNPAID INCOME TAXES DUE FROM LOCAL WATER DISTRICTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 289-A OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 798 “AN ACT HARMONIZING THE GRANT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FISCAL AND NON-FISCAL INCENTIVES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

SBN 799 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A FULL CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE TO QUALIFIED BENEFICIARIES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9700, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM EXTENSION WITH REFORMS”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on AGRARIAN REFORM

SBN 800 “AN ACT PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEER WORKERS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 801 “AN ACT PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT BY PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, CONVERSION AND IMPORTATION OF ELECTRIC, HYBRID, AND OTHER GREEN VEHICLES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 802 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF UNEMPLOYMENT OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8282, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997"”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

SBN 803 “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE RIGHTS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) MEMBERS, PROVIDING THEM ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATION IN THE GSIS BOARD, ENSURING PROMPT PAYMENT OF ALL THEIR BENEFITS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and CIVIL

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SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 804 “AN ACT AUGMENTING THE PHILHEALTH FUND FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND IMPROVING PHILHEALTH BENEFIT PACKAGES BY EARMAKING THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE CHARITY FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THEREBY AMENDNIG REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1169, AS AMENDED BY BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 42”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 805 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIPURPOSE GYM IN ALL MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES TO SERVE AS EVACUATION CENTER DURING TIMES OF CALAMITY OR DISASTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC WORKS; and FINANCE

SBN 806 “AN ACT EXTENDING THE RENT CONTROL PERIOD OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AMENDING THEREBY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9653 ENTITLED: "AN ACT ESTABLISHING REFORMS IN THE REGULATIONS OF RENT OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL UNITS, PROVIDING THE MECHANISMS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING AND RESETTLEMENT

SBN 807 “AN ACT INCREASING TO THREE THOUSAND PESOS (3,000) THE MONTHLY PERSONNEL ECONOMIC RELIEF ALLOWANCE (PERA) GRANTED TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on FINANCE; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 808 “AN ACT GRANTING AUTOMATIC PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL WOMEN ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH AND THEIR NEWBORN CHILDREN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7875, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10606, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACTO OF 2013", PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY

SBN 809 “AN ACT PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEER WORKERS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SBN 810 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN INCREASING THE SHARE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 284 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 811 “AN ACT MODERNIZING HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE BY EARMAKING THE ENTIRE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE CHARITY FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO.1169, AS AMENDED BY BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 42” 27

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and FINANCE

SBN 812 “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF A TEACHING SUPPLIES ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 813 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE FAIR AND EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS PROJECTS OF THE DEPARMENT OF AGRICULTURE”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; PUBLIC WORKS; and FINANCE

SBN 814 “AN ACT CREATING THE SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM SUPPORT FUND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND LONG- TERM FUNDING TO PRIORITY MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS IN THE GREATER METRO AREA, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 7 AND 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "MOTOR VEHICLE USER'S CHARGE ACT OF 2000"”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC WORKS; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 815 “AN ACT ORDAINING A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR TAXPAYERS”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

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SBN 816 “AN ACT PROVIDING FREE WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PARKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; and FINANCE

SBN 817 “AN ACT INCREASING THE EXCISE TAX ON MINERALS, MINERAL PRODUCTS AND QUARRY RESOURCES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 818 “AN ACT MODERNIZING HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE, PROVIDING FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL VALUE-ADDED TAX COLLECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 819 “AN ACT GRANTING FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION TO THE TOP FIVE PERCENT (5%) GRADUATES OF PUBLIC SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOLS PURSUING A DEGREE IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 820 “AN ACT TO EXPAND THE COVERAGE OF MICRO ENTERPRISES AS BENEFICIARIES OF THE MAGNA CARTA FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES OR REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6977, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8289 AND FURTHER AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9501”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 821 “AN ACT EXCLUDING 13TH MONTH PAY FROM THE COMPUTATION OF TAXABLE INCOME AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B) (7) (E) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 822 “AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE COMPUTATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA), ALL THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES COLLECTED BY THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE AND THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 284 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 823 “AN ACT ACCELERATING UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND IMPROVING PHILHEALTH BENEFIT PACKAGES BY EARMAKING THE ENTIRE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE CHARITY FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1169, AS AMENDED BY BATAS PAMBANSAN BLG. 42”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and FINANCE

SBN 824 “AN ACT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION BY AUGMENTING THE BUDGET FOR THE K TO 12 PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED), PROVIDING FUNDS FROM THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING, CORPORATION (PAGCOR) INCOME, AMENDING FOR THE 30

PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1869, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9487”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 825 “AN ACT EXEMPTING MARGINAL INCOME EARNERS FROM INCOME TAX AND VALUE-ADDED TAX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 22, 24, 109 (1) AND 236 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, AND OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 826 “AN ACT EXCLUDING OVERTIME PAY FROM THE COMPUTATION OF TAXABLE INCOME AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B) (7) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 827 “AN ACT PROVIDING THE DIRECT REMITTANCE TO THE HOST LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF THEIR FORTY PERCENT (40%) SHARE DERIVED FROM THE NATIONAL WEALTH AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 293 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 828 “AN ACT PROMOTING THE TREATMENT AND ERADICATION OF TUBERCULOSIS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7875, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10606, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 31

ALL AND ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 829 “AN ACT PROHIBITING NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF A PHILIPPINE STATISTIC AUTHORITY CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED WITHIN THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 830 “AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE CANCER CENTER, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 831 “AN ACT TO GUARANTEE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF CHILDREN, PROTECTING THEM FROM MALNUTRITION BY ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; and FINANCE

SBN 832 “AN ACT EXCLUDING THE PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS FROM THE COMPUTATION OF TAXABLE INCOME AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B) (7) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 833 “AN ACT REQUIRING ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A LAND USE DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FOR THE OPTIMUM UTILIZATION OF ITS RESOURCES IN ADDRESSING BASIC EDUCATION FACILITY SHORTAGES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and PUBLIC WORKS

SBN 834 “AN ACT RESERVING TO GOVERNMENT THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO IMPORT RICE TO FURTHER ENSURE FOOD SECURITY AND PROTECT DOMESTIC PRODUCERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO.4, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE NATIONAL GRAINS AUTHORITY ACT," AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

SBN 835 “AN ACT INSTITUTING A SIMPLIFIED TAX COMPLIANCE SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTIONS 51 (A), 52 (A) 57, 58, 74, 75, 76, 77, 114 (A), 128, 232 (A) AND 235 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, AND OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 836 “AN ACT EXPANDING THE PURPOSES AND APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 272 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

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SBN 837 “AN ACT MANDATING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARMENT OF FINANCE AND THE GOVERNOR OF THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS TO APPEAR BEFORE CONGRESS SEMI- ANNUALLY TO REPORT ON THE STATUS AND DIRECTIONS OF THE FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICIES OF THE STATE”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on FINANCE; and ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

SBN 838 “AN ACT GRANTING BROADER PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 839 “AN ACT EXEMPTING TOLLWAY OPERATIONS FROM THE VALUE ADDED TAX, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTIONS 108 AND 109 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 840 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA FOR THE ROAD TRANSPORTATION SECTOR”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 841 “AN ACT PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNREASONABLE FEE INCREASES BY PROVIDING FOR A CONSUMER GROUP REPRESENTATION IN THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF GOVERNMENT REGULATORY BODIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THEIR RESPECTIVE CHARTERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 842 “AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE A PRICE LIST OF ITS HEALTHCARE SERVICES INCLUDING INCIDENTAL EXPENSES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES THAT CAN BE CHARGED IN THE MEDICAL BILL”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 843 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS BY INCREASING TO FIFTY PERCENT (50%) THE ANNUAL INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT SHARE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT and FINANCE

SBN 844 “AN ACT CREATING THE SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM SUPPORT FUND, REALLOCATING THE DISPOSITION OF MONIES COLLECTED FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE USER'S CHARGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 7 AND 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "MOTOR VEHICLE USER'S CHARGE ACT OF 2000"”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC WORKS; PUBLIC SERVICES; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 845 “AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND IMPROVING PHILHEALTH BENEFIT PACKAGES BY ALLOCATING SEVENTY PERCENT (70%) OF THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE CHARITY FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1169, AS AMENDED BY BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 42”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 846 “AN ACT EXEMPTING PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLES USERS CHARGE AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MOTOR VEHICLE USERS CHARGE ACT OF 2000”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC WORKS; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 847 “AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING COMMISSION (PAGCOM), AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GAMES AND AMUSEMENT; GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and FINANCE

SBN 848 “AN ACT PROHIBITING TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES FROM IMPOSING AN EXPIRATION PERIOD ON THE VALIDITY OF PREPAID CALL AND TEXT CARDS AND THE FORFEITURE OF LOAD CREDITS THEREOF”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC SERVICES; and TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 849 “AN ACT ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF STREET CHILDREN BY STRENGTHENING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (BCPC) AND ESTABLISHING AN INCENTIVES SYSTEM FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGED IN THE PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF STREET CHILDREN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 850 “AN ACT INSTITUTING REFORMS TO FURTHER PROTECT AND DEVELOP THE NURSING PROFESSION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 9173, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF 2002”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; and FINANCE

SBN 851 “AN ACT MODERNIZING PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE, PROVIDING FUNDS FROM THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION (PAGCOR) INCOME, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1869, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9487”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

SBN 852 “AN ACT TO RECONSTRUCT AND REHABILITATE THE EXISTING 479-KILOMETER PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS LINE FROM SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION TO LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, PROVIDING FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL VALUE ADDED TAX COLLECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 853 “AN ACT TO PROMOTE FAIR TRADE IN THE OIL INDUSTRY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8479, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DOWNSTREAM OIL DEREGULATION ACT OF 1998” 37

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENERGY; and TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 854 “AN ACT GRANTING EMPLOYEES THREE DAYS PAID LEAVE TO ATTEND SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHILDREN”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 855 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 856 “AN ACT MODERNIZING AGRICULTURE, PROVIDING FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL VALUE ADDED TAX COLLECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

SBN 857 “AN ACT PROVIDING TAX RELIEF TO THE LABOR SECTOR BY EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF EXCLUSIONS FROM GROSS INCOME AND INCREASING THE AMOUNTS OF DE MINIMIS EXEMPT FROM TAX AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 32(B) AND 33 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 858 “AN ACT SETTING A CEILING TO THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO ENSURE MACRO- ECONOMIC STABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on FINANCE; and ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

SBN 859 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) BY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7653, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NEW CENTRAL BANK ACT”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 860 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL MARICULTURE PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; and FINANCE

SBN 861 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DELINEATION OF THE SPECIFIC FOREST LIMITS OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 862 “AN ACT MANDATING THE ANNUAL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF ALL CONTINGENT LIABILITIES INCURRED BY ALL NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 39

UNITS, GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITIES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on FINANCE

SBN 863 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR AIR PASSENGERS, PENALIZING VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC SERVICES; and FINANCE

SBN 864 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PARCELS OF LAND IN BARANGAY KRUS NA LIGAS, TO ITS LEGITIMATE AND QUALIFIED RESIDENTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOS REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9500, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES CHARTER OF 2008"”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING AND RESETTLEMENT

SBN 865 “AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NATIONAL NON- WORKING HOLIDAY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO IN THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

SBN 866 “AN ACT PROMOTING THE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS BY MANDATING THE AUTOMATIC APPROVAL OF BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATIONS AFTER THIRTY DAYS OF INACTION AND EXTENDING THE VALIDITY PERIOD THEREOF”

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 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 867 “AN ACT INSTITUTING ESTATE TAX REFORM, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTIONS 84, 86 (A), 89, 90 AND 97 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO  Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 868 “AN ACT TO STRENGTHENING THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS SERVICE OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AND FOR THIS PURPOSE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PNP LAW UNDER REPUBLIC ACT SIXTY NINE AND SEVENTY FIVE (RA 6975) AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT EIGHTY FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ONE (RA 8551), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUG

SBN 869 “AN ACT PROMOTING INTEGRATED URBAN FARMING TO ADDRESS FOOD SECURITY CONCERNS AND LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; and FINANCE

SBN 870 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

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SBN 871 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4200, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AND PENALIZE WIRETAPPING AND OTHER RELATED VIOLATIONS OF THE PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS; and NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY

SBN 872 “N ACT GRANTING SENIOR CITIZENS A MINIMUM OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) DISCOUNT ON THE FIRST 150 KILOWATT HOURS OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION AND ON THE FIRST 50 CUBIC METERS OF WATER CONSUMPTION, AND EXEMPTION FROM THE VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT), AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS' ACTION OF 2010”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 873 “AN ACT PENALIZING THE ILLICIT ENRICHMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES THROUGH UNLAWFUL MEANS”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 874 “AN ACT TO ASSIST INDIGENT CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE A CANCER ASSISTANCE FUND AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and FINANCE

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SBN 875 “AN ACT TO FURTHER ASSIST FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042, AS AMENDED”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and FOREIGN RELATIONS

SBN 876 “AN ACT TO ENHANCE CITIZENS ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND SERVICES BY ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM IN WHICH GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS ISSUED TO THE PUBLIC MUST BE WRITTEN CLEARLY, OBTAINING FOR THE PURPOSE A PLAIN WRITING FOR PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 877 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) HUB IN EVERY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 878 “AN ACT BROADENING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF FILIPINO YOUTH BY ALLOWING GRADUTES OF K-12 ENHANCED EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PNP LAW, R.A. 6975 AS AMENDED BY R.A. 8551”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS

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SBN 879 “AN ACT REQUIRING MANDATORY ENVIRONMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE TO PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

SBN 880 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS AND SUBSIDIES FOR THE LOCAL MUSIC INDUSTRY AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 881 “AN ACT TO PROTECT THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF FILIPINO SEAMEN AND SEA-BASED MIGRANT WORKERS, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE A NATIONAL SEAFARERS ADMINISTRATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; FOREIGN RELATIONS; and FINANCE

SBN 882 “AN ACT PRESCRIBING ELECTRONIC OR ONLINE MODALITIES FOR THE PROMULGATION OF LAWS, RESOLUTIONS, RULE AND OTHER ISSUANCES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 18, 24 AND 25 CHAPTER 5, BOOK 1 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MASS MEDIA

SBN 883 “AN ACT ENHANCING THE CAPABILITIES, MANDATE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MOVIE AND

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TELEVISION REVIEW AND CLASSIFICATION BOARD (MTRCB), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1986”

 Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MASS MEDIA; and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 884 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-SAN JUAN CAMPUS IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS PUP-SAN JUAN CAMPUS APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 885 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE POLITICAL PARTY SYSTEM APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on ELECTORAL REFORMS AND PEOPLES PARTICIPATION; and FINANCE

SBN 886 “AN ACT PROVIDING AN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS IN DISTRESS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; FOREIGN RELATIONS; and FINANCE

SBN 887 “AN ACT UPHOLDING THE RIGHT OF ACQUISITION BY QUALIFIED BENEFICIARIES OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED LANDS THEY ACTUALLY OCCUPY, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee on URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING AND RESETTLEMENT

SBN 888 “AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE STRENGTHENING OF THE NATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEM TO ACCELERATE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 889 “AN ACT ADOPTING THE HIGHER PRESCRIBED PENALTY, INCLUDING DEATH, OF THE NATIONAL LAW OF AN ALIEN FOUND GUILTY OF TRAFFICKING DANGEROUS DRUGS AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBSTANCES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS; and JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

SBN 890 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SINGLE TRAFFIC TICKETING SYSTEM”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 891 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FREE MEDICINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE POOR AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 892 AN ACT EXPANDING THE PROHIBITED ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN ON ACCOUNT OF SEX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 135 AND 137 OF 46

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY

SBN 893 “AN ACT CREATING LOCAL HOUSING BOARD IN ALL CITIES AND FIRST TO THIRD CLASS MUNICIPALITIES, PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING AND RESETTLEMENT; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SBN 894 “AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A HOUSING PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING AND RESETTLEMENT; EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 895 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN AUTOMATIC PAY INCREASE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO IS DEPLOYED AWAY FROM THE MEMBERS PERMANENT STATION OR, IN THE CASE OF A MEMBER OF A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES, THE MEMBERS HOME OF RECORD, ONCE THE DEPLOYMENT PERIOD EXCEEDS 180 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS DUTY”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY; and FINANCE

SBN 896 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RIGHTS OF AIRLINE PASSENGERS BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR AIRLINE CARRIER SERVICES”

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 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 897 “AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POLITICAL DYNASTIES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee on ELECTORAL REFORMS AND PEOPLES PARTICIPATION

SBN 898 “AN ACT DIRECTING THE REDUCTION OF ELECTRICITY RATES THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT SHARE IN THE DISCOVERY, EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND/OR PRODUCTION OF INDIGENOUS SOURCES OF ENERGY FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOWERING THE COST OF ELECTRICITY”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee on ENERGY

SBN 899 “AN ACT TO EXPAND AND REVITALIZE THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GIFTED AND HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; YOUTH; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 900 “AN ACT PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HEARING-IMPAIRED AND SPEECH-IMPAIRED”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC SERVICES; and SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTIONS

PSRN 88 “RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTER HIDILYN DIAZ FOR HER INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PHILIPPINE SPORTS WINNING A HISTORIC SILVER MEDAL FOR THE PHILIPPINES IN THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL LAST AUGUST 8, 2016 AND BECOMING THE FIRST FILIPINA TO WIN AN OLYMPIC MEDAL”

 Introduced by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA  Referred to the Committee on RULES

PSRN 89 “RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING HIDILYN DIAZ FOR WINNING SILVER MEDAL IN WEIGHTLIFTING IN THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL”

 Introduced by Senator  Referred to the Committee on RULES

PSRN 90 “RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING HIDILYN DIAZ FOR SECURING THE SILVER MEDAL IN THE WOMEN'S 53 KILOGRAM (KG) DIVISION OF THE WEIGHTLIFTING COMPETITION IN THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS HELD AT RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL ON 7 AUGUST 2016”

 Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR  Referred to the Committee on RULES

PSRN 91 “RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING HIDILYN DIAZ FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN WINNING THE SILVER MEDAL FOR THE PHILIPPINES IN THE 53- KG WEIGHTLIFTING COMPETITION AT THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL”

 Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO  Referred to the Committee on RULES 49

PSRN 92 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEES TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE REPORTED DESTRUCTIVE MINING OPERATIONS AND ILLEGAL EXCAVATIONS IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF DETERMINING THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE CAUSED AND THE INDIVIDUALS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE THEREFOR, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING REMEDIAL LEGISLATIONS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION LAWS AND ADDRESS THE POSSIBLE BREACH TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY”

 Introduced by Senator PANFILO M. LACSON  Referred to the Committee(s) on ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS; and ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

PSRN 93 “RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING HIDILYN DIAZ FOR WINNING THE SILVER MEDAL IN THE WOMEN'S 53-KILOGRAM WEIGHTLIFTING DIVIDION OF THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES AT RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL”

 Introduced by Senator MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY  Referred to the Committee on RULES

PSRN 94 “RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE TO AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL SOCIAL FUND TO AUGMENT THE RESOURCES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF DRUGS-USERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCALITIES SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT”

 Introduced by Senator SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN  Referred to the Committee(s) on FINANCE; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PSRN 95 “RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE OUTGOING SAMAHANG BASKETBOL NG PILIPINAS (SBP) BOARD MEMBERS LED BY OUTGOING OFFICERS NAMELY----PRESIDENT MANNY V. PANGILINAN, CHAIRMAN OSCAR MORENO AND VICE- 50

CHAIRMAN RICKY VARGAS FOR SBP'S ACHIEVEMENTS AND INVALUABLLE SUPPORT TO PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL”

 Introduced by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA  Referred to the Committee on RULES

PSRN 96 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE AND REVIEW, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE EXTENT OF CONTRACTUALIZATION IN THE DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES IN THE PHILIPPINES”

 Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA  Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PSRN 97 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CURRENT STATE OF JAILS AND PENITENTIARIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, WITH THE END VIEW OF INSTITUTING REMEDIAL LEGISLATIVE MEASURES THAT WOULD ENSURE THAT THE GOVERNMENT ACCOMPLISHES THE GOALS OF THE PENAL AND DETENTION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF PERSON DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY”

 Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA  Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS

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Or you may call telephone numbers:

552-66-01 to 80 (locals 4104-4106) 552-68-26 (Direct Line) 552-68-27 / 552-68-29(Telefax) ------

OFFICE OF THE INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES SERVICE (ILS)

JULIETA J. CERVO, CPA, DPA, CEO Director III/Service Chief

Staff

Rhona Beatriz D. Altomia Teresa A. Castillo Olivia Gay C. Castillo Nelson C. Macatangay Gerard R. Serrano Paulita Sulit

The Institutional Linkages Service is under the External Affairs and Relations headed by Deputy Secretary Peter Paul L. Pineda and Executive Director Diana Lynn Le-Cruz.

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“ The SENATE LINKAGES CIRCULAR Vol. 10 no. 2.4, Series of 2016”

SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICIAL MAIL Office of the Senate President Penalty for private or Institutional Linkages Service Unauthorized Use to Avoid Rm. 411, 4th Floor, GSIS Building Payment of Postage P500.00 Financial Center, Pasay City or Imprisonment

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