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30 November

RA12203: AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE REGION 1 MEDICAL CENTER IN THE CITY OF DAGUPAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, FROM SIX HUNDRED (600) TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (1,500) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Republic Act No. 12203 significantly increases the bed capacity of the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, from 600 to 1,500 beds. This expansion also mandates the upgrading of existing healthcare services and facilities, as well as a corresponding increase in the medical center's workforce, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel. The Department of Health is tasked with implementing this Act and securing the necessary funding in the annual General Appropriations Act. The immediate impact of this law...

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30 November

RA12116: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FIVE

The General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, signed into law as Republic Act No. 12116 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on December 30, 2024, allocates ₱6.326 trillion—a 9.7 percent increase from the previous year—to foster inclusive growth, sustain economic recovery, and enhance the quality of life for all Filipinos. This substantial budget prioritizes critical sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure development, agriculture, and disaster management. It aims to empower individuals and families through essen...

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30 November

RA12080: BASIC EDUCATION MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROMOTION ACT

Republic Act No. 12080, also known as the "Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act," is a landmark legislation aimed at strengthening mental health services within the Philippine basic education system. This Act mandates the development of school-based mental health programs, the establishment of Mental Health and Well-Being Offices in every Schools Division Office (SDO), and Care Centers in all public and private basic education schools. It also creates new plantilla positions for Schools Division Counselors, School Cou...

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30 November

RA12023: AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 105, 108, 109, 110, 113, 114, 115, 128, 236, AND 288 AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 108-A AND 108-B OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED

Republic Act No. 12023 significantly amends the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, primarily by expanding the scope of value-added tax (VAT) to include digital services. This law makes both resident and nonresident digital service providers liable for assessing, collecting, and remitting VAT on services consumed in the Philippines. It also introduces new provisions for invoicing and accounting requirements for these providers, and outlines how the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can suspend digital services for non-compliance, with i...

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30 November

RA12009: AN ACT REVISING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Republic Act No. 12009, or the "New Government Procurement Act," aims to reform government procurement in the Philippines by promoting transparency, competitiveness, efficiency, and accountability. It emphasizes good governance ideals and seeks to ensure value for money in all procurement activities across national government agencies, state universities and colleges, government-owned and/or -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and local government units. The law also introduces a strong focus on sustainability, gre...

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30 November

RA11997: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF A TEACHING ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Republic Act No. 11997, also known as the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act," institutionalizes the grant of a teaching allowance for public school teachers in the Philippines. This law aims to support teachers by providing financial assistance to cover expenses related to teaching supplies, materials, incidental costs, and the implementation of various learning delivery modalities. For the School Year 2024-2025, teachers will receive Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00), which will increase to Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) per teacher for School Y...

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30 November

RA11996: EDDIE GARCIA LAW

Republic Act No. 11996, also known as the "Eddie Garcia Law," aims to safeguard the welfare of workers in the movie and television industry. It establishes comprehensive protections by mandating written employment contracts, setting clear standards for hours of work, wages, and social security benefits. The law also emphasizes the provision of basic necessities like adequate meals, clean facilities, and safe working conditions, including dedicated emergency vehicles and personnel. This legislation is a significant step towards ensuring dec...

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30 November

RA11985: PHILIPPINE SALT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT

Republic Act No. 11985, also known as the "Philippine Salt Industry Development Act," aims to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the Philippines. This law declares it a state policy to promote rural development, increase rural income, and achieve salt self-sufficiency, with the ultimate goal of becoming a net exporter of salt. It defines various types of salt, salt producers, and salt farms, and outlines the creation of a Philippine Salt Industry Development Roadmap and a Philippine Salt Industry Development Council to oversee...

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30 November

RA11975: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FOUR

Republic Act No. 11975, enacted by the Nineteenth Congress during its Second Regular Session, is an appropriations act that allocates funds for the operation of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024. This law ensures the financial sustenance of all government functions and services, drawing necessary funds from the National Treasury. Its primary purpose is to provide the budgetary framework for various governmental departments and agencies to continue their operations throughout...

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30 November

RA11961: CULTURAL MAPPING LAW - NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE AMENDMENT

Republic Act No. 11961, also known as the "National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009," strengthens the conservation and protection of Philippine cultural heritage through cultural mapping and an enhanced cultural heritage education program. This law categorizes cultural properties into three levels: Grade I (national cultural treasures, national historical shrines, monuments, landmarks, and internationally recognized sites), Grade II (important cultural properties, heritage zones, archaeological sites, heritage houses, historic sites, Gabaldo...

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30 November

RA11960: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ONE TOWN, ONE PRODUCT (OTOP) PHILIPPINES PROGRAM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Republic Act 11960, also known as the "OTOP Philippines Act," aims to foster inclusive and sustainable economic development by institutionalizing the "One Town, One Product" Philippines Program. This program is designed to stimulate the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in rural areas by promoting the use of indigenous raw materials and local skills. The Act outlines a comprehensive package of assistance for beneficiaries, including product development support in design, packaging, and technology updating, capacity buildin...

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30 November

RA11954: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MAHARLIKA INVESTMENT FUND, PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT, AND USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Republic Act No. 11954, also known as the "Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023," establishes the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) and the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) to manage and invest national funds. The primary policy of the State in creating this fund is to generate, preserve, and grow national wealth, create jobs, promote trade and investments, foster technological transformation, strengthen connectivity, expand infrastructure, and achieve energy, water, and food security. The MIF aims to achieve socioeconomic development...

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30 November

RA11954: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MAHARLIKA INVESTMENT FUND, PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT, AND USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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30 November

RA11936: GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-THREE

The General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, officially Republic Act 11936, serves as the comprehensive legal framework detailing the Philippine national budget for the year. This crucial document meticulously outlines the allocation of funds across various government agencies and their specific programs, projects, and activities. It itemizes appropriations for key departments such as the Department of Budget and Management, Department of Education, Department of Health, and Department of National Defense, alongside numerous...

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