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1 Senate of the Philippines Linkages Circular Volume 9 No. 32 February 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.

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Senate of the Philippines

Linkages Circular

Volume 9 No. 32 February

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.

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Contents

Senate Bill Nos. 3134 - 3223 Proposed Senate Resolution 1722 - 1731 Committee Report Nos. 443 – 501 Senate joint Resolution No. 18

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 February 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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16th Congress Third Regular Session

SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING

Senate Bill No. 3133 “AN ACT COMMISSIONING A RESEARCH ON CLIMATE CHANGE DRINKING WATER

ADAPTATION”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND

NATURAL RESOURCES; and FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3134 “AN ACT REQUIRING THE

CONCURRENCE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD ON THE

ASSIGMENT OF DIVISION SUPERINTENDENTS, DISTRICT SUPERVISORS, SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, AND OTHER SCHOOL

OFFICIALS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 99, PARAGRAPH (D) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS

AND CULTURE; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Senate Bill No. 3135 “AN ACT TO PROMULGATE A

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR EACH DURABLE INFANT OR TODDLER PRODUCT”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE

AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3136 “AN ACT REQUIRING USED CAR DEALERS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH A WRITTEN

WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS AND REQUIRING PRIVATE

SELLERS TO DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN USE OR SAFETY DEFECTS”

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Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE

AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Senate Bill No. 3137 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING LOCAL

GOVERNMENT UNITS TO APPLY THE SHARE OF THE PROCEEDS EARNED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND

UTILIZATION OF HYDROTHERMAL, GEOTHERMAL, AND

OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY FOR ELECTRIFICATION OF OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE PROVINCE WHERE THE SOURCE

OF ENERGY IS LOCATED AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 294 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT; CODE OF 1991”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT

and ENERGY

Senate Bill No. 3138 “AN ACT REQUIRING PERSONS WHO

MAY REGISTER AS VOTERS TO PRESENT ANY PROOF OF

LEGAL RESIDENCE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8189, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE VOTERS

REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996 AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee on ELECTORAL REFORMS

AND PEOPLES PARTICIPATION

Senate Bill No. 3139 “AN ACT PROVIDING THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT OF ACADEMIC

PERSONNEL IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS, THEREBY AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442 (AS

AMENDED), OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF

THE PHILIPPINES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR,

EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES

DEVELOPMENT; and EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE

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Senate Bill No. 3140 “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”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRARIAN REFORM;

and JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Senate Bill No. 3141 “AN ACT PUNISHING VARIOUS FORMS

OF SMUGGLING, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFOR,

GRANTING INCENTIVES AND REWARDS FOR ASSISTANCE OF WITNESSES AND INFORMANTS LEADING TO SUCCESSFUL

PROSECUTION THEREOF”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

Senate Bill No. 3142 “AN ACT PROHIBITING A

MANUFACTURER FROM DISTRIBUTING PERSONAL AUDIO

PLAYERS UNLESS THERE IS A WARNING LABEL ON THE PRODUCT WHICH PROVIDES THAT IT MAY CAUSE HEARING

DAMAGE”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE

AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and HEALTH AND

DEMOGRAPHY

Senate Bill No. 3143 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR UNIFORM STANDARDS OF LIABILITY FOR HARM ARISING OUT OF

GENERAL AVIATION ACCIDENTS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

Senate Bill No. 3144 “AN ACT PROHIBITING A PERSON FROM KNOWINGLY PERMITTING A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED

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OR CONTROLLED BY HIM TO BE DRIVEN BY A PERSON WHO

IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO DRIVE UNDER THE LAW”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

Senate Bill No. 3145 “AN ACT REQUIRING STOCK MARKET

INSTRUCTION IN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS

AND CULTURE

Senate Bill No. 3146 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE

ESTABLISHMENT, TESTING, AND EVALUATION OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT IN THE

GOVERNMENT”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Senate Bill No. 3147 “AN ACT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO AWARD A GRANT TO A

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY TO ESTABLISH THE CENTER FOR THE

STUDY OF WOMEN AND WORKPLACE POLICY”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR,

EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES

DEVELOPMENT; WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY

RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; and FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3148 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MARINE

DEBRIS RESEARCH, PREVENTION, AND REDUCTION

PROGRAM”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

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Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND

NATURAL RESOURCES; AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; and

FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3149 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ACCESSORY

PENALTIES FOR THE CRIME OF RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE

COMMITTED WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN

RIGHTS; and PUBLIC SERVICES

Senate Bill No. 3150 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT

NO. 6848, ALSO KNOWN AS "CHARTER OF AL-AMANAH ISLAMIC INVESTMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES", AND

PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND ORGANIZATION OF AN EXPANDED ISLAMIC BANKING SYSTEM IN THE

PHILIPPINES”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM"

AQUINO IV Referred to the Committee(s) on BANKS, FINANCIAL

INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES; and WAYS AND MEANS;

Senate Bill No. 3151 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROVIDING A

MAGNA CARTA FOR SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL IN

GOVERNMENT”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM"

AQUINO IV Referred to the Committee(s) on SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY; and CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT

REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Senate Bill No. 3152 “AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM INCOME TAX THE PRIZES AND AWARDS GIVEN TO PIA ALONZO

WURTZBACH AS MISS UNIVERSE 2015”

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Introduced by Senator RALPH G. RECTO

Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

Senate Bill No. 3153 “AN ACT EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS CLAIMS BOARD, AMENDING FOR

THIS PURPOSE SECTION 29 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10368 ENTITLED, “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR REPARATION AND

RECOGNITION OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS DURING THE MARCOS REGIME, DOCUMENTATION OF SAID

VIOLATIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES”

Introduced by Senator AQUILINO KOKO III L. PIMENTEL

Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN

RIGHTS; and FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3154 “AN ACT TO ADOPT INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO

ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES AND TO

ESTABLISH SUPPORTING MECHANISMS FOR ITS

IMPLEMENTATION AND PROVIDE FUNDS THEREFOR”

Introduced by Senator(s) LOREN B. LEGARDA, CYNTHIA A. VILLAR and FRANCIS "CHIZ" G.

ESCUDERO Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND

NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD and

FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3155 “AN ACT PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REGULAR ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION OF CIVIL

MONETARY PENALTIES AS PROVIDED IN THE PENAL CODE AND AMOUNT OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY A CRIME OR QUASI-

DELICT”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Referred to the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND REVISION OF CODES

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Senate Bill No. 3156 “AN ACT EXEMPTING THE USERS OF

ELECTRONIC VEHICLES FROM THE PAYMENT OF THE ROAD USER'S TAX FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3157 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 85,

PARAGRAPH (A) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3158 “AN ACT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY

OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A RETINOBLASTOMA PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3159 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG

ABUSE PROGRAMS IN EVERY SCHOOL”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3160 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE

REGULATORY FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINSTRATION (POEA), AMENDING FOR

THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT

OF 1995"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3161 “AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH CARE

PROVIDERS TO REPORT CASES OF ANTIMICROBIAL

RESISTANT INFECTIONS”

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Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3162 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 5 (A)(1), SECTION 51 (A)(2), SECTION 51 (B)(4)(I), AND

SECTION 52 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE

"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ACT OF 1990”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3163 “AN ACT AMENDING TITLE I, BOOK II

OF REPUBLIC ACT NO 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3164 “AN ACT REGULATING TERATOGENS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3165 “AN ACT GOVERNING ABANDONED

AND DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3166 AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 287 OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PENAL CODE , AS

AMENDED, AND CREATING A NEW ARTICLE DEFINING THE CRIME OF UNJUST VEXATION AND INCREASING THE PENALTY

THEREOF"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

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Senate Bill No. 3167 “AN ACT AMENDING THE

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1529, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PROPERTY REGISTRATION DECREE, SECTION 110”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3168 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING HIGHER

EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND GRADUATE TRAINING IN ADVANCED ENERGY AND GREEN BUILDING

TECHNOLOGIES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3169 “AN ACT IMPROVING THE MENTAL

AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN COLLEGE AND

UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3170 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT IMPOSING A

MOTOR VEHICLE USER'S CHARGE ON OWNERS OF ALL TYPES OF MOTOR VEHICLES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3171 “AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 16 OF

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 AS AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 227, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE

OF THE PHILIPPINES, MAKING IT MANDATORY FOR COUPLES TO UNDERGO COUNSELING PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A

MARRIAGE LICENSE”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

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Senate Bill No. 3172 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AWARD GRANTS TO ASSIST BARANGAYS IN COMPLYING

WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PENALTY AMOUNTS COLLECTED UNDER LAWS

TO FINANCE THE GRANTS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3173 “AN ACT IMPROVING THE ACCURACY OF EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3174 “AN ACT BROADENING THE SCOPE OF

TAXING POWERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUS), AMENDING TITLE 1, BOOK 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO . 7160,

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF

1991”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3175 “AN ACT PROHIBITING UNLAWFUL

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES RESULTING TO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3176 “AN ACT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY

OF HEALTH, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES TO BE USED ON A

VOLUNTARY BASIS TO DEVELOP PLANS TO MANAGE THE

RISK OF FOOD ALLERGY AND ANAPHYLAXIS IN SCHOOLS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO;

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES;

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Senate Bill No. 3177 “AN ACT ASSISTING YOUNG

ATHLETES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3178 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 463,

CHAPTER 2, TITLE 4, BOOK 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF

1991"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3179 “AN ACT REQUIRING THE USE OF ENGINE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ON BUSES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES;

Senate Bill No. 3180 “AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL

OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES;

Senate Bill No. 3181 “AN ACT PUNISHING THE

DEFILEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3182 “AN ACT AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL

DECREE NO. 1869, EXPRESSLY EXCLUDING JAI-ALAI GAMES FROM THE FRANCHISED ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINE

AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

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Senate Bill No. 3183 “AN ACT REGULATING THE SALT

INTAKE OF CONSUMERS BY PROVIDING ALTERNATIVES TO THE CONVENTIONAL USE OF SALT, REQUIRING STRICT

LABELLING STANDARDS, CONSUMER EDUCATION, AND INITIATING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOOD INDUSTRY"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3184 “AN ACT REQUIRING COUNTRY-OF-

ORIGIN LABELING OF PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL

COMMODITIES IMPORTED INTO THE PHILIPPINES AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE

LABELING REQUIREMENTS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3185 “AN ACT BROADENING THE SCOPE OF

UNLAWFUL PRACTICES OF MATCHING FILIPINO WOMEN FOR

MARRIAGE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS TO INCLUDE VARIOUS SCHEMES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE INTERNET,

AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6955”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3186 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ELIGIBLE

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENT SERVICES

OFFICES FOR PREGNANT STUDENTS, PARENTING STUDENTS,

PROSPECTIVE PARENTING STUDENTS WHO ARE ANTICIPATING A BIRTH OR ADOPTION, AND STUDENTS WHO

ARE PLACING OR HAVE PLACED A CHILD FOR ADOPTION”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3187 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE

WAIVER OF THE RETIREMENT AGE REQUIREMENT OF THE

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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST

TWENTY (20) YEARS OF SERVICE, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1146, AS

AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1977”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3188 “AN ACT STOPPING THE HAZARDOUS

EFFECTS OF LEAD CONTAMINATION OF WATER SUPPLIES IN DRINKING WATER COOLERS"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3189 “AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 6 AND

11 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO 1169, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN

AS " AN ACT PROVIDING FOR CHARITY SWEEPTAKES, HORSE RACES, AND LOTTERIES"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3190 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND

EMPLOYMENT TO AWARD GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERMENT

UNITS TO CARRY OUT EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3191 “AN ACT CREATING A CRIMINAL

JUSTICE REFORM COMMISSION CHARGED WITH THE

INVESTIGATION AND PREVENTION OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

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Senate Bill No. 3192 “AN ACT IMPROVING CONSUMER

ACCESS TO PASSENGER VEHICLE LOSS DATA HELD BY INSURERS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3193 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A

MANDATORY PERIOD TO RELOCATE SQUATTERS, GRANTING DISTURBANCE FEES TO OWNERS OF ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED

RESIDENTIAL LAND, AND PENALIZING VIOLATIONS THEREOF”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3194 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE

REORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3195 “AN ACT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL

PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND OF AN INDIVIDUALS RIGHT

TO DIRECT AND PARTICIPATE IN HIS OR HER HEALTH CARE

DECISIONS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3196 “AN ACT PROTECTING CONSUMERS

OF WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3197 “AN ACT IMPROVING GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS TO FACILITATE HIRING OF FULL-

TIME GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES"

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Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3198 “AN ACT REQUIRING THE EXPRESS,

WRITTEN CONSENT OF A PATIENT OR HIS AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESENCE OF NON-MEDICAL PERSONNEL DURING SURGERY”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3199 “AN ACT PROVIDING HAZARDOUS PAY TO PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS WHO PERFORM

THE DUTY OF SUPERVISING AND COUNSELING PAROLEES”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3200 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3201 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A

COUNTRYSIDE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3202 “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A POST

TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AWARENESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3203 “AN ACT DIRECTING THE SECRETARY

OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO

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REVISE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE RECORDING AND

REPORTING OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND ILLNESSES"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3204 “AN ACT REQUIRING BASIC EDUCATION STUDENTS TO UNDERGO AGE-APPROPRIATE

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3205 “AN ACT MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF FILIPINO-MUSLIM AND INDIGENOUS

PEOPLES HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY IN THE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY IN BOTH BASIC AND HIGHER

EDUCATION”

Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO

Lapsed into Law as REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10908

Senate Bill No. 3206 “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A PHILIPPINE BAMBOO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM"

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM"

AQUINO IV

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3207 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3208 “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

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC), AMENDING FOR

THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 21 AND 23 OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 146"

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM"

AQUINO IV

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3209 “AN ACT PROVIDING STRONGER MEASURES AGAINST UNLAWFUL PRACTICES, BUSINESSES,

AND SCHEMES OF MATCHING AND OFFERING FILIPINOS TO

FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR PURPOSES OF MARRIAGE OF COMMON LAW PARTNERSHIP, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6955, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE ANTI-MAIL ORDER BRIDE LAW”

Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO

Lapsed into Law as REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10906

Senate Bill No. 3210 “AN ACT INTEGRATING PALLIATIVE

AND HOSPICE CARE INTO THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM”

Introduced by Senator FERDINAND "BONGBONG" R.

MARCOS

Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY, WAYS AND MEANS and FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3211 “AN ACT DEFINING AND PENALIZING

DISTRACTED DRIVING"

Introduced by Senator(s) JINGGOY P. EJERCITO-

ESTRADA, RAMON A. REVILLA JR. and SERGIO R. OSMENA III

Lapsed into Law as REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10913

Senate Bill No. 3212 “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6770, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE OMBUDSMAN ACT,

SECTION 15"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

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SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3213 “AN ACT IMPROVING PUBLIC

AWARENESS REGARDING SAFE USE OF THE INTERNET THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF INTERNET

SAFETY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS WITHIN THE NATIONAL

TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3214 “AN ACT REQUIRING SPORTS-

RELATED INJURY PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3215 “AN ACT INCREASING AWARENESS

ABOUT SPORTS-RELATED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3216 “AN ACT PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING BREASTFEEDING AS AN ESSENTIAL

COMPONENT OF RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3217 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CONSUMER PROTECTION OFFICE IN EVERY PROVINCE AND

CITY"

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3218 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COASTAL TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM”

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Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3219 “AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD OF APPLICANTS FOR AN

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE”

Introduced by Senator MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3220 “AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM INCOME TAX, VALUE-ADDED TAX, AND IMPORT DUTIES THE

WINNINGS AND/OR PRIZES OF MISS PIA ALONZO WURTZBACH AS MISS UNIVERSE 2015, AND FROM DONOR'S

TAX ANY DONATION MADE BY HER FROM SUCH WINNINGS AND/OR PRIZES"

Introduced by Senator AQUILINO KOKO III L. PIMENTEL

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3221 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE

HUMAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION PROGRAM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES

FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7170, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE

ORGAN DONATION ACT OF 1991”

Introduced by Senator(s) MIRIAM DEFENSOR

SANTIAGO, LOREN B. LEGARDA, JINGGOY P. EJERCITO-ESTRADA and TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA

III

Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND

DEMOGRAPHY and FINANCE

Senate Bill No. 3222 “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE

SUMMARY TITLING OF REAL PROPERTIES USED AS PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES”

Introduced by Senator(s) JINGGOY P. EJERCITO-

ESTRADA, RAMON A. REVILLA JR., FRANCIS "CHIZ" G.

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ESCUDERO, PIA S. CAYETANO, LOREN B. LEGARDA

and JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

Senate Bill No. 3223 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE

PHILIPPINE COMPREHENSIVE POLICY ON HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION, TREATMENT, CARE, AND SUPPORT, REPEALING

FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8504, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1998, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR”

Introduced by Senator(s) PIA S. CAYETANO, MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, JINGGOY P. EJERCITO-

ESTRADA, JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO, ANTONIO

"SONNY" F. TRILLANES, GRACE L. POE, MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY, MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID,

TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III, LOREN B. LEGARDA, PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV and AQUILINO

KOKO III L. PIMENTEL

Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE, FINANCE, YOUTH, WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY and JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

CRN 443 ON HBN 6152 ENTITLED, “AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF BATANES AS A RESPONSIBLE, COMMUNITY-BASED CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ECOTOURISM ZONE”

Sponsored by Senator(s) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G.

ESCUDERO and LOREN B. LEGARDA Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 444 ON SBN 1224 ENTITLED, “AN ACT IDENTIFYING OTHER PERSONS CRIMINALLY LIABLE FOR ELECTION OFFENSES AND INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR ELECTION-RELATED OFFENSES, AMENDING SECTIONS 263 AND 264 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 881, AS AMENDED OR THE OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8189 OR THE VOTERS REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Sponsored by Senator AQUILINO “Koko” PIMENTEL III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 445 ON HBN 5576 ENTITLED, “AN ACT DECLARING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREAS IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN, ORGANIZING THE CAMIGUIN TOURISM COUNCIL AND MANDATING SUPPORT FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN”

Sponsored by Senator MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 446 ON HBN 2817 ENTITLED, “AN ACT SEPARATING THE CAGASAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - MAGSAYSAY ANNEX IN BARANGAY MAGSAYSAY, MUNICIPALITY OF CORDON, PROVINCE OF ISABELA FROM THE CAGASAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL

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HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CORDON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 447 ON HBN 6144 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES (USTSP), PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE AMALGAMATION OF THE MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST) AND THE MISAMIS ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (NMOSCAT), AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 448 ON SBN 3204 ENTITLED, “AN ACT REQUIRING BASIC EDUCATION STUDENTS TO UNDERGO AGE-APPROPRIATE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 449 ON SBN 3205 ENTITLED, “AN ACT MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF FILIPINO-MUSLIM AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY IN THE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY IN BOTH BASIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 450 ON HBN 6011 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING VERITAS MEDIA ARTS INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND THE VISAYAS”

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Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 451 ON HBN 5601 ENTITLED, “AN ACT EXTENDING TO ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE PHILIPPINE TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION (PT& T) TO ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE WIRE AND/OR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, LINES, CIRCUITS AND STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES FOR PUBLIC DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4161, AS AMENDED”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 452 ON HBN 6005 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE INFINIVAN, INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 453 ON HBN 6193 ENTITLED, “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO KALAYAAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INCORPORATED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7303, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8105, ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING THE KALAYAAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INCORPORATED, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES'”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

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CRN 454 ON HBN 6314 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE MEGAMANILA TELECOM CORP. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 455 ON HBN 6312 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE METRO CONNECTIONS AND TELECOM CORP. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 456 ON HBN 5570 ENTITLED, “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO IBAAN ELECTRIC CORPORATION (FORMERLY IBAAN ELECTRIC AND ENGINEERING CORPORATION) TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBAAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7578”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 457 ON HBN 6168 ENTITLED, “AN ACT AMENDING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO BYERS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8107, EXPANDING ITS SCOPE INTO A NATIONAL COVERAGE, AND RENEWING ITS TERM FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

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CRN 458 ON HBN 2185 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE FIRST BAY POWER CORP. (FBPC) A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF ELECTRIC POWER TO THE END USERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAUAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 459 ON HBN 6003 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE AMA TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS IN THE PHILIPPINES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 460 ON SBN 2836 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE PILIPINAS RADIO WAVES CORP. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND/OR TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 461 ON HBN 6313 ENTITLED, “AN ACT GRANTING THE MAKINIG NETWORK, INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND/OR TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 462 ON SRN 1725 ENTITLED, “RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

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GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA CONCERNING THE DELIMITATION OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE BOUNDARY”

Sponsored by Senator FERDINAND "BONGBONG" R.

MARCOS, JR. Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 463 ON SBN 2319 ENTITLED, “AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF 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”

Sponsored by Senator GRACE L. POE Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 464 ON SBN 3209 ENTITLED, “AN ACT PROVIDING STRONGER MEASURES AGAINST UNLAWFUL PRACTICES, BUSINESSES, AND SCHEMES OF MATCHING AND OFFERING FILIPINOS TO FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR PURPOSES OF MARRIAGE OF COMMON LAW PARTNERSHIP, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6955, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE ANTI-MAIL ORDER BRIDE LAWS”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 465 ON SBN 2768 ENTITLED, "AN ACT UPGRADING THE AMAI PAKPAK MEDICAL CENTER IN MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 466 ON HBN 1001 ENTITLED, “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE

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MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA ELENA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 467 ON SBN 3210 ENTITLED, “AN ACT INTEGRATING PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE INTO THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 468 ON HBN 5746 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO SR. REGIONAL TRAINING AND TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL INTO A MEDICAL CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO SR. MEDICAL CENTER”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 469 ON SBN 2692 ENTITLED, "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SOCCSKSARGEN GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SURALLAH, PROVINCE OF THE SOUTH COTABATO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 470 ON HBN 5942 ENTITLED, “AN ACT AMENDING AND EXTENDING FOR TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (FORMERLY SMART INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.) UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7294, ENTITLED AN ACT GRANTING SMART INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (SMART) A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN, LEASE AND OPERATE INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS / COMPUTER

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ELECTRONIC SERVICES, AND STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES FOR PUBLIC DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 471 ON SBN 3211 ENTITLED, “AN ACT DEFINING AND PENALIZING DISTRACTED DRIVING”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 472 ON HBN 6080 ENTITLED, “AN ACT MODIFYING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR, AND CREATING A SCREENING COMMITTEE IN THE ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 26-A AND 26-B OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 269, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10531, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION REFORM ACT OF 2013”

Sponsored by Senator SERGIO R. OSMENA III VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

CRN 473 ON HBN 5852 ENTITLED, “AN ACT UPGRADING THE WAO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF WAO, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3607, ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ONE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN EACH OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BAYANG, TAMPARAN AND WAO, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DE SUR, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

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CRN 474 ON SBN 2915 ENTITLED, “AN ACT UPGRADING THE SOUTHERN ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN SANTIAGO CITY, PROVINCE OF ISABELA INTO A TERTIARY GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SOUTHERN ISABELA MEDICAL CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 475 ON HBN 5751 ENTITLED, “AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE ROSARIO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF LA UNION FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO FIFTY (50) BEDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 476 ON HBN 5901 ENTITLED, “AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE GOVERNOR CELESTINO GALLARES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (GCGMH) IN TAGBILARAN CITY, PROVINCE OF BOHOL FROM TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (225) TO FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (526) BEDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 477 ON SBN 3221 ENTITLED, “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE HUMAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION PROGRAM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7170, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ORGAN DONATION ACT OF 1991”

Sponsored by Senator TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

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CRN 478 ON HBN 4776 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY NEW ERA IN THE CITY OF DASMARINAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 479 ON HBN 2214 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY RIZAL IN THE CITY OF MAKATI”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 480 ON HBN 2088 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DATU BALONG IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 481 ON HBN 4572 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY BULANAO NORTE IN THE CITY OF TABUK, PROVINCE OF KALINGA”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 482 ON HBN 2088 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DATU BALONG IN

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THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 483 ON HBN 5102 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE THIRD DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATALAM, PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 484 ON HBN 5619 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FIRST DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LABO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 485 ON HBN 5980 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 486 ON HBN 5191 ENTITLED, “AN ACT DEFINING THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS FIRST DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE

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IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6339”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 487 ON HBN 5534 ENTITLED, “AN ACT UPGRADING THE BOHOL SUBDISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UBAY, PROVINCE OF BOHOL INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE TO BE KNOWN AS THE BOHOL SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 488 ON HBN 5100 ENTITLED, “AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE LOCATION OF THE SORSOGON SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE FROM BULAN, SORSOGON TO GUBAT, SORSOGON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9689”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 489 ON HBN 5769 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY PUDO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NATONIN, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

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CRN 490 ON HBN 2087 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DACUDAO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 491 ON HBN 5959 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY MASAO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGAWAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 492 ON HBN 5770 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TITAY, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 493 ON HBN 4573 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY IPIL IN THE CITY OF TABUK, PROVINCE OF KALINGA”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 494 ON HBN 5523 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY FRIENDSHIP

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VILLAGE RESOURCES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORZAGARAY, PROVINCE OF BULACAN”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 495 ON HBN 4775 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY H-2 IN THE CITY OF DASMARINAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 496 ON HBN 2089 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY LIBUTON IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 497 ON HBN 2086 ENTITLED, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY PINAMUNO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE”

Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S.

Cayetano COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 498 ON SBN 3222 ENTITLED, “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY TITLING OF REAL PROPERTIES USED AS PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES”

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Sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Compañero S. Cayetano

COMMITTEE REPORT SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

CRN 499 ON SBN 3223 ENTITLED, “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE COMPREHENSIVE POLICY ON HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION, TREATMENT, CARE, AND SUPPORT, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8504, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1998, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator(s) PIA S. CAYETANO and

TEOFISTO "TG" GUINGONA III Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 500 ON SBN 2948 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VISION SCREENING PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN PUPILS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

CRN 501 ON HBN 4366 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN JOSE, CITY OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL TO BE KNOWN AS ANTIPOLO CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Sponsored by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO Calendared for Ordinary Business

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PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTIONS

PSRN 1722 “RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOHA AMENDMENT TO THE KYOTO PROTOCOL”

Introduced by Senator LOREN B. LEGARDA Adopted

PSRN 1723 “RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE ACCESSION TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION ON THE CIVIL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION”

Introduced by Senator LOREN B. LEGARDA Adopted

PSRN 1724 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE/S, TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE SUFFICIENCY OF WARNING SIGNALS AND EFFECTIVE PHYSICAL BARRIERS INSTALLED AT THE RAILWAYS OPERATED BY THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS”

Introduced by Senator AQUILINO KOKO III L. PIMENTEL

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

PSRN 1725 “RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF

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INDONESIA CONCERNING THE DELIMITATION OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE BOUNDARY”

Introduced by Senator FERDINAND "BONGBONG" R. MARCOS

Calendared for Ordinary Business

PSRN 1726 “RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND SINCERE CONDOLENCE OF THE SENATE ON THE DEATH OF CARLOS M. LOYZAGA”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV

SENT TO THE ARCHIVES

PSRN 1727 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE STATUS OF THE REPORTED TWENTY THREE MILLION PESOS (P23,000,000.00) THAT WAS RAISED SUPPOSEDLY TO SERVE AS 'BLOOD MONEY' TO SAVE THE LIFE OF JOSELITO ZAPANTA, AN OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER (OFW) CONVICTED FOR A FELONY AND WHO EVENTUALLY RECEIVED THE DEATH PENALTY IN SAUDI ARABIA, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF ADOPTING THE NECESSARY STRATEGIES, POLICIES AND MEASURES IN UNDERTAKING CONCERTED EFFORTS TO SAVE OFWS ON DEATH ROW, UNDER JUSTIFIABLE CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING THE MATTER OF RAISING 'BLOOD MONEY', ITS ALLOCATION TO PAY THE VICTIMS, AS WELL AS THE POSSIBLE UTILIZATION THEREOF FOR OTHER WORTHY PROGRAMS IN THE EVENT IT COULD NOT BE USED ANYMORE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS INTENDED”

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Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR,

EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and FOREIGN RELATIONS

PSRN 1728 “RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN PAMPANGA UNDER A FOUR-PRONGED APPROACH AND URGING IN THE PROCESS THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE/S OF THE SENATE TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER WITH THE END IN VIEW OF ENACTING LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE SAME”

Introduced by Senators GRACE L. POE and FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO

Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC SERVICES; and WAYS AND MEANS

PSRN 1729 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING CLOSER COORDINATION AND CONVERGENCE TOWARDS MORE EFFICIENT SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR PHILIPPINE ENTERPRISES”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV

Referred to Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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PSRN 1730 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BMBE ACT OF 2002 IN SUPPORT OF MICRO ENTERPRISES IN THE PHILIPPINES”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV

Referred to Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PSRN 1731 “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON GOVERNMENT'S EFFECTIVENESS IN PROMOTING ACCESS TO RESPONSIVE FINANCING FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES”

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV

Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION SJRN 18 “JOINT RESOLUTION GRANTING EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAX THE PRIZES, AWARDS AND OTHER WINNINGS OF MISS PIA ALONZO WURTZBACH AS MISS UNIVERSE 2015”

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

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