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30 November

RA11928: SEPARATE FACILITY FOR HIGH-LEVEL OFFENDERS ACT

Republic Act No. 11928, or the "Separate Facility for Heinous Crimes Act," mandates the establishment of distinct, secure, and sanitary penitentiaries for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) convicted of heinous crimes. This law significantly impacts public safety and the penal system by ensuring that high-level offenders are housed in isolated facilities, far from civilian communities and other PDLs, thereby enhancing community security and preventing unwarranted contact with the outside world. It addresses concerns about prison security a...

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30 November

RA11915: AN ACT DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITIONS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM (NAMCYA) AS THE NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MUSIC, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Republic Act No. 11915 designates the National Music Competitions for Young Artists Program (NAMCYA) as the official Philippine National Youth Development Program for Music. This legislative act is instrumental in recognizing and supporting a long-standing initiative that aims to discover, cultivate, and promote outstanding young Filipino musical talents across various forms, styles, and traditions within the country. By formalizing NAMCYA's role, the law ensures sustained government backing for programs that not only develop artistic exce...

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30 November

RA11908: THE PARENT EFFECTIVENESS SERVICE PROGRAM ACT

Republic Act No. 11908, or "The Parent Effectiveness Service Program Act," mandates the establishment and implementation of the Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) Program nationwide. This law is highly significant for Filipino families as it aims to strengthen parental involvement in children's development and learning by providing parents and parent-substitutes with essential knowledge and skills in areas such as early childhood development, behavior management, child abuse prevention, and health care. The program is designed to empower p...

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30 November

RA11901: THE AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2022

Republic Act No. 11901, known as "The Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Financing Enhancement Act of 2022," repeals the previous Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act and aims to significantly strengthen the financing system for agriculture, fisheries, and rural development in the Philippines. This law directly benefits farmers, fisherfolk, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and other members of rural communities by enhancing their access to financial services, credit, and capacity-building programs, thereby promoting inclusive economic growt...

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25 July

RA11900: VAPORIZED NICOTINE AND NON-NICOTINE PRODUCTS REGULATION ACT

Republic Act No. 11900, or the "Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act," establishes comprehensive regulations for the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use, and promotion of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products, and novel tobacco products. This law directly impacts the public by aiming to protect and promote public health, particularly by preventing the sale and use of these products by minors and reducing the harm caused by smoking. Key provisions include mandatory graphic and textual h...

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23 June

RA11862: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE POLICIES ON ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9208, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ACT OF 2003

Republic Act No. 11862, also known as the "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022," significantly strengthens existing policies to combat human trafficking, offering greater protection to victims. This law expands the definition of trafficking to include acts like child laundering and the recruitment of children for armed activities, and it also introduces provisions for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). Its impact on the people is profound as it aims to safeguard vulnerable individuals, particularly women...

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29 May

RA11794: AN ACT SEPARATING THE DULOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - BAG-ONG VALENCIA EXTENSION IN BARANGAY BAG-ONG VALENCIA, MUNICIPALITY OF DUMINAG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM THE DULOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Republic Act No. 11794 establishes the Bag-ong Valencia Agricultural National High School as an independent institution, separating it from the Dulop National High School - Bag-ong Valencia Extension in Zamboanga del Sur. This legislation is crucial for the residents of Barangay Bag-ong Valencia and its vicinity as it provides a specialized educational pathway with an agricultural focus, directly benefiting students interested in this sector. The creation of an independent agricultural high school can lead to the development of tailored cu...

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29 May

RA11793: AN ACT SEPARATING THE RODOLFO V. PAMOR JR. MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SAGÑAY SOUTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY TURAGUE, MUNICIPALITY OF SAGÑAY, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR FROM THE RODOLFO V. PAMOR JR. MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING

Republic Act No. 11793 formally separates the Sagñay Southeastern High School Annex in Barangay Turague from the Rodolfo V. Pamor Jr. Memorial National High School, establishing it as the independent Turague National High School. This act is significant for the local community as it aims to provide a more focused and potentially enhanced educational environment for students in Barangay Turague and the surrounding areas. By becoming an independent national high school, Turague National High School will have its own dedicated resources, pers...

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06 May

RA11767: FOUNDLING RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION ACT

Republic Act No. 11767, also known as the "Foundling Recognition and Protection Act," is a landmark legislation that promotes the rights and provides greater protections to deserted or abandoned children with unknown parents, formally recognizing them as natural-born Filipino citizens from birth. This law has a profound impact on one of the most vulnerable groups in society, ensuring that foundlings are accorded the same rights and protections as other citizens, including access to government programs and services such as registration, edu...

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13 April

RA11706: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN CENTERS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MARKETS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CHAPTER II, TITLE III OF REPUBLIC AT NO. 7394, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES"

Republic Act No. 11706, also known as the "Timbangan ng Bayan Centers Act," amends the Consumer Act of the Philippines to mandate the establishment of accessible "Timbangan ng Bayan Centers" in all public and private markets, including supermarkets, flea markets, and grocery stores. These centers will provide instruments for determining weights and measures, free of charge, allowing consumers to verify the accuracy of products they purchase or intend to purchase. Market supervisors are tasked with maintaining these instruments and recordin...

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15 April

RA11697: ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT

Republic Act No. 11697, or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act," is a landmark legislation aimed at promoting the adoption and development of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines. The Act addresses critical national objectives, including enhancing energy security by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels for transportation, protecting public health from pollution, and fostering inclusive and sustainable industrialization through job creation and investments in the EV industry. It mandates the creation of a Comprehensiv...

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11 April

RA11695: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY, PROVIDING FOR THE COMPOSITION AND POWERS OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD, PRESCRIBING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Republic Act No. 11695, also known as the "Revised Tarlac State University Charter," strengthens the Tarlac State University (TSU) by outlining its mandate to provide advanced instruction and professional training across various fields, including science and technology, medicine, law, and arts. This revision is significant as it solidifies TSU's role as a leading educational institution in Tarlac and Region III, aiming to meet the human resource development needs of the region and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specializati...

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11 April

RA11694: AN ACT DECLARING THE BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY AS THE NATIONAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Republic Act No. 11694 declares Batangas State University (BatStateU) as the National Engineering University, signifying a major step towards strengthening engineering programs and promoting quality education accessible and relevant to societal needs. This designation empowers BatStateU to provide world-class academic training, offer advanced studies for professionals, and spearhead collaborations between academia and engineering industries, which will contribute to national development in areas like infrastructure, environmental protectio...

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08 April

RA11691: JUDICIARY MARSHALS ACT

Republic Act No. 11691, or the "Judiciary Marshals Act," creates the Office of the Judiciary Marshals under the control and supervision of the Supreme Court. This Act is a crucial measure to ensure the safety and security of justices, judges, court officials, personnel, and court properties, thereby upholding the independence and impartiality of the Judiciary in administering justice and preserving constitutional rights. The establishment of this independent and professional security force is a direct response to the need to protect the Ju...

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06 April

RA11672: AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO ZIBIN LIANG

Republic Act No. 11672 grants Philippine citizenship to Zibin Liang, bestowing upon him all the rights, privileges, prerogatives, duties, and obligations that come with being a citizen under the Philippine Constitution and laws. This act signifies the Philippines' sovereign power to grant citizenship to individuals, allowing Zibin Liang to fully integrate into Filipino society with all the benefits and responsibilities thereof. Upon taking the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its registration with the Bureau...

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24 March

RA11663: AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN LORENZO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BIBINCAHAN, SORSOGON CITY, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAN LORENZO INTEGRATED NATIONAL SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Republic Act No. 11663 converts the San Lorenzo Elementary School in Barangay Bibincahan, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, into the San Lorenzo Integrated National School. This transformation is significant for the local community as it aims to provide a more comprehensive educational system by integrating elementary and presumably secondary levels, fostering continuous learning within a single institution. By becoming an integrated national school, it is expected to receive dedicated funding from the national government through the annual General...

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24 March

RA11662: AN ACT SEPARATING THE ARENA BLANCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – MAMPANG ANNEX IN BARANGAY MAMPANG, ZAMBOANGA CITY FROM THE ARENA BLANCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MAMPANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND

Republic Act No. 11662 separates the Arena Blanco National High School Mampang Annex in Barangay Mampang, Zamboanga City, and converts it into an independent institution known as Mampang National High School. This separation is crucial as it grants the new school its own identity and direct operational independence, allowing for more tailored educational programs and resource allocation specific to the needs of the Mampang community. The Act ensures a seamless transition by transferring all personnel, assets, liabilities, and records...

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11 March

RA11657: AN ACT SEPARATING THE LIBUDON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SANGHAY EXTENSION IN BARANGAY SANGHAY, MATI CITY, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL FROM THE LIBUDON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SANGHAY NATIONAL

Republic Act No. 11657 separates the Libudon National High School-Sanghay Extension in Barangay Sanghay, Mati City, Davao Oriental, and converts it into an independent national high school to be known as Sanghay National High School. This conversion is a vital development for the community of Sanghay, as it establishes a distinct educational institution capable of receiving direct support and tailoring its programs to better serve the specific needs of its students. The Act ensures a smooth administrative and operational transition b...

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11 March

RA11654: AN ACT SEPARATING THE ARCELO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – LILOAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF LILOAN, PROVINCE OF CEBU FROM THE ARCELO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH

Republic Act No. 11654 converts the Arcelo Memorial National High School-Liloan National High School Annex in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu, into an independent national high school to be known as Liloan National High School. This legislative change empowers the former annex to operate autonomously, enabling it to better serve the educational needs of the Liloan community by having direct control over its programs and resources. The Act ensures a smooth transition of operations by mandating the transfer of all pers...

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11 March

RA11650: INSTITUTING A POLICY OF INCLUSION AND SERVICES FOR LEARNERS WITH DISABILITITES (LWDs) IN SUPPORT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ACT

Republic Act No. 11650, also known as the "Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act," establishes a policy of inclusion for learners with disabilities in all public and private early and basic education schools. This Act is profoundly significant as it guarantees the right of all learners with disabilities to quality education, ensuring they are not denied admission based on their disability and promoting equal opportunities for their full participation, presence, a...

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11 January

RA11643: AN ACT GRANTING SURVIVORSHIP BENEFITS TO THE SURVIVING LEGITIMATE SPOUSE AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF A DECEASED RETIRED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL PROSECUTION SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This Act grants survivorship benefits to the legitimate spouse and dependent children of deceased retired members of the National Prosecution Service (NPS), or those eligible for optional retirement at the time of death. This includes all prosecutors in the Office of the Secretary of Justice, Regional Prosecution Offices, and Provincial and City Prosecutors' offices. The law defines "dependent" broadly to include legitimate, illegitimate, or legally adopted children under 21 who are chiefly reliant on the deceased, or those incapable of se...

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30 July

RA11642: DOMESTIC ADMINISTRATIVE ADOPTION AND ALTERNATIVE CHILD CARE ACT

This Act streamlines and simplifies the domestic adoption process by establishing an administrative procedure for domestic adoption and reorganizing the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB) into the National Authority for Child Care (NACC). The NACC is created as a one-stop quasi-judicial agency with original and exclusive jurisdiction over all alternative child care matters, including declaring children legally available for adoption, domestic and inter-country adoption, foster care, kinship care, family-like care, and residential care. Th...

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30 July

RA11572: PHILIPPINE ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY INSTITUTE ACT

This Act establishes the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), an independent agency attached to the University of the Philippines, with its own separate budget. The Institute's primary objective is to ensure energy security, equity, and sustainability by enhancing knowledge in energy developments, identifying key policy issues, formulating research-based policies for cost-effective and environmentally sound energy development, and promoting research on sustainable and indigenous energy sources. PERPI is mandated to cond...

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24 June

RA11558: AN ACT ESTABLSHING A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSALES, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE CONRADO F. ESTRELLA REGIONAL MEDICAL AND TRAUMA CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

This Act establishes the Conrado F. Estrella Regional Medical and Trauma Center, a new 100-bed capacity, Level II general hospital in Rosales, Pangasinan, which will be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). This new medical facility aims to provide much-needed healthcare services to the residents of Rosales and the surrounding areas in Pangasinan, enhancing access to quality medical care. The law also provides for future increases in bed capacity and upgrading of healthcare services and facilities, whi...

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09 April

RA11535: AN ACT MAKING THE POSITION OF A COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MANDATORY IN THE MUNICIPAL, CITY AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991", AS AMENDED

This Act mandates the appointment of a Cooperatives Development Officer (CDO) in municipal, city, and provincial governments, significantly strengthening support for the cooperative sector at the local level. The CDO's role includes formulating measures for the sanggunian, providing technical assistance to local chief executives in delivering basic services and facilities through cooperatives, and developing plans and strategies in consultation with the cooperative sector. This institutionalization aims to identify groups for cooperative o...

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26 February

RA11525: COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2021

This Act establishes the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, a comprehensive initiative to address the pandemic through the procurement and administration of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. It authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF) to procure vaccines and ancillary supplies through negotiated procurement under emergency cases, ensuring price uniformity and preventing competition. The law also allows local government units (LGUs) and private entities to procure vaccines in cooperation wi...

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29 December

RA11519: AN ACT EXTENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT".

This Act extended the availability of appropriations under the "Bayanihan to Recover as One Act" until June 30, 2021, for release, obligation, and disbursement, including funds sourced from reprogrammed savings for COVID-19 interventions. This extension was crucial for the continuous funding of programs, projects, and activities aimed at addressing the impacts of the pandemic, allowing government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and government-owned and -controlled corporations to utilize previously allocated funds for their COVID-...

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23 December

RA11510: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM ACT

This Act institutionalizes and strengthens the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in basic education, providing increased opportunities for out-of-school children in special cases and adults, including indigenous peoples, to develop basic and functional literacy and life skills, and pursue an equivalent pathway to complete basic education. It mandates the creation of the Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE) as the focal office for ALS programs, responsible for policy formulation, curriculum and materials development, and quality assurance....

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20 December

RA11506: AN ACT GRANTING SAN MIGUEL AEROCITY INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, DEVELOP, ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BULAKAN, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, AND TO CONSTRUCT, DEVELOP, ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINT

This Act grants San Miguel Aerocity Inc. a 50-year franchise to construct, develop, establish, operate, and maintain a domestic and international airport in Barangays Taliptip and Bambang in Bulakan, Bulacan, along with an adjacent "Airport City". This significant infrastructure project is expected to bring substantial economic and social development to the area, creating jobs and attracting investments. The franchise also allows the grantee to operate essential support facilities like toll roads, railroads, mass transport systems, hotels,...

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20 December

RA11464: AN ACT EXTENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE 2019 APPROPRIATIONS TO DECEMBER 31, 2020, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 65 OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11260, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF FISCAL YEAR 2019

This Act extended the availability of all appropriations authorized under Republic Act No. 11260, the General Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2019, until December 31, 2020. This extension allowed government agencies to continue releasing and obligating funds for programs and projects that might have otherwise been cut off at the end of the original fiscal year, providing a crucial window for the completion of ongoing initiatives and the implementation of planned activities. It aimed to ensure that vital public services and development pr...

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