49 Proposed Senate Bills and 1 Enacted in to Law
BY: Senator Bong Bong Marcos
Source: bongbongmarcos.com
Senate Bill No. 2235 – Mandatory Appointment of Municipal City and Provincial Building Officials
21 May 2014
This bill proposes the mandatory appointment of municipal, city and
provincial building officials to address the organizational
inefficiencies in the LGUs caused by the dual roles being played by the
local engineer and to justly distribute and transfer to an equally
qualified professional the equally important responsibilities expected
and mandated of the local engineer under the National Building Code.
Date filed: 21 May 2014
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 21 May 2014
Senate Bill No. 2190: The Barangay Creation
24 April 2014
This bill proposes that the creation of the barangay be done solely
through Acts of Congress, and not through Ordinances passed by the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Date filed: 24 April 2014
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 6 May 2014
Senate Bill No. 2186: Family Home Protection Act of 2014
1 April 2014
This bill seeks to provide a 2-year redemption period for family homes
sold at foreclosure sale, attachment, or execution, or other personal
obligations. This is to emphasize the need to protect and preserve the
family home, which is considered as the “sacred symbol” of the Filipino
family.
Date filed: 1 April 2014
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 May 2014
Senate Bill No. 2145: Right of Way for National Government Infrastructure Projects
26 February 2014
This bill seeks to expedite the acquisition of Right-of-Way for the
efficient implementation of the national governments’ vital
infrastructure projects, while protecting the rights of property owners.
Date filed: 26 February 2014
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr,
Pending in the Committee 3 March 2014
Senate Bill No. 2109: An Act Amending RA No. 7653, otherwise known as “The New Central Bank Act”
10 February 2014
There is a need to strengthen the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to enable
it to address contemporary challenges and remain effective in its
conduct of monetary policy and supervision of entities in the country’s
financial system.
Date filed: 10 February 2014
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 11 February 2014
Senate Bill No. 2097: The PAGASA Modernization Act of 2014
3 February 2014
Noting the need for accurate weather forecasts due to massive loss of
lives and properties caused by typhoons and tropical depressions that
hit the country every year, this bill seeks to modernize the equipment
and facilities of PAGASA and upgrade the training, as well as pay and
benefits of the agency’s personnel
Date filed: 3 February 2014
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 4 February 2014
Senate Bill No. 2065: Balanced Housing Development Program Amendment of 2014
20 January 2014
This proposed measure requires the owners and/or developers of proposed
subdivision and condominium projects to develop an area for socialized
housing equivalent to at least twenty percent (20%) of the total
subdivision or condominium net saleable floor area, or total subdivision
or condominium project cost, at the option of the developer.
Date filed: 20 January 2014
Author: Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos
Status: Pending in the Committee 22 January 2014
Senate Bill No. 1864: Strong National Budget Process Act of 2013
23 October 2013
The national budget process is strengthened by ensuring that all public
funds to be used for the national budget, collected from the citizens,
are used and accounted for properly and efficiently. To achieve this,
continuous status monitoring throughout the entire budget process should
be institutionalized.
Date filed: 23 October 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 22 October 2013
Senate Bill No. 1863: Anti-Rice Wastage Act of 2013
23 October 2013
To help cut wastage of rice in the country and boost our rice
self-sufficiency program, this bill seeks to penalize restaurants,
hotels and similar establishments that would refuse to serve customer’s
order of less than one cup of rice.
Date filed: 23 October 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 22 October 2013
Senate Bill No. 1862: Act Establishing the Inter-Agency Council for the Creation of Jobs
23 October 2013
This bill seeks to translate the country’s economic growth into job
opportunities for all through the creation of an inter-agency council
that shall serve as the overall advisory and coordinating mechanism that
would design policy and program directions for all job creation
endeavors in the country.
Date filed: 23 October 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Pending in the Committee 22 October 2013
Senate Bill No. 1734: Community Corrections Development Center Act
25 September 2013
The Community Corrections Development Center (CDC) is proposed to be
created in each region of the country to help former convicts become
psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, physically and
economically prepared to go back to mainstream society and thus ensure
that they would not revert to a life of crime.
Date filed: 25 September 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 25 September 2013
Senate Bill No. 1237: Philippine Nursing Practice Reform Act of 2013
7 August 2013
This bill proposes reforms in the Nursing Profession meant to ensure,
not only a high level of competency of Filipino nurses, but also to
provide them with humane working conditions, better career prospects,
and a dignified existence.
Date filed: 7 August 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 1191: Pag-asa ng Paglaya sa Pagbasa
31 July 2013
This bill aims to shorthen the prisoners’ sentences through
satisfactory completion of reading and reporting requirements of certain
books deemed essential readings for Filipinos. In the long run, this
will decongest the country’s jails and prisons.
Date filed: 31 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 05 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 1186: Act to Postpone the Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 28, 2013
30 July 2013
This bill calls for the postponement of the October 28, 2013
Sangguniang Kabataan elections to provide time for Congress to institute
substantial reforms in the SK.
Date filed: 30 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Signed into Law as RA 10632 on October 3, 2013
Senate Bill No. 665: Establishing Regional Housing One-Stop Shops
8 July 2013
To eliminate red tape and expedite processing of documents related to
housing, the creation of regional housing one-stop shops is proposed to
be created. The bill prescribes the time periods for the issuance of
housing-related certifications and permits and imposes sanctions for
non-compliance.
Date filed: 8 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 664: Increasing Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Bed Capacity
8 July 2013
This bill seeks to increase the authorized bed capacity of MMMHC from
200 to 300, with corresponding increase of its medical personnel and
budget allocation to upgrade its service, facilities and health care.
Date filed: 8 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No.663: Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials’ Term Office Act of 2013
8 July 2013
This seeks to change the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan
officials from three (3) years to five (5) years. This move will not
only save money to fund other aspect of national development, but more
importantly, to give the barangay and SK officials a longer period to
pursue their program of development uninterrupted by concerns for
re-election.
Date filed: 8 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 424: Cooperative Development Authority Charter Act
3 July 2013
This bill seeks to strengthen the powers, duties and functions of the
Cooperative Development Authority as effective vehicle for the
development of cooperatives in the country.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 423: Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 2013
3 July 2013
This calls for the creation of a Department of Housing and Urban
Development tasked to act as the primary national government entity
responsible for the management of housing and urban development. It will
address the growing backlog in the country’s housing needs and address
the institutional weaknesses of housing agencies of the Government.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 422: Special Protection of Children in Armed Conflict Situations Act of 2013
3 July 2013
This measure proposes a comprehensive protection, rehabilitation and
reintegration of children involved in and affected by armed conflict,
and those who have been displaced by reason of armed conflict
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 421: Charter of the Laoag International Airport Authority
3 July 2013
This bill seeks to create the Laoag International Airport Authority
(LIAA), to manage Laoag International Airport, which is the only
international airport in Northern Luzon. This will spur the growth of
tourism and economic development in the region.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 420: Philippine Millennium Development Fund Law of 2013
3 July 2013
The Philippine Millennium Development Fund is proposed to be created to
ensure the successful fulfillment of the Philippine Government’s
commitment to attain the Millennium Development Goals by year 2015.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 419: An Act Regulating the Use of Plastic Bags
3 July 2013
This bill seeks to regulate the use of plastic materials in the country
by advocating reusable, biodegradable bags made of washable materials
to mitigate land-based sources of pollution.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 418: An Act Moving the Observance of Rizal Day from December 30 to June 19
3 July 2013
The observance of Rizal Day is proposed to be transferred from December
30, the day of our national hero’s death, to his birthday on June 19.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 417: Palliative and End of Life Care Act of 2013
3 July 2013
All government and private hospitals and health centers are encouraged
to provide palliative care and end of life services to all patients with
life-threatening illness. This measure calls for the establishment of
community-based hospice units and palliative care centers in local
government units in order to alleviate the burden of the family of a
terminally ill patient.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 416: Road Rage Law
3 July 2013
To address the alarming increase in the incidence of senseless violence
on Philippine roads, this bill seeks to instill discipline, control,
and restraint among road users
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 415: The Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act of 2013
3 July 2013
There is a need to reform the inequitable and inefficient land
valuation system in the country by adopting a uniform, market-based
Schedule of Market Values based on international best practices and
methods. This proposal aims to strengthen and reorganize the Bureau of
Local Government Finance to assume institutional responsibility for the
land valuation reforms.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 414: Boy Scouts of the Philippines Charter of 2013
3 July 2013
This bill seeks to redefine the powers, duties and functions of the Boy
Scout of the Philippines (BSP), to make it more attuned to the changing
times and to the growing challenges in the society, and to develop the
scouts to be morally straight, disciplined, concerned, self-reliant
citizens.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 413: Bicycle Commuters Incentive Act of 2013
3 July 2013
This measure encourages and promotes commuting by bicycles or by other
non-motorized transport vehicles. This will not only prevent air
pollution, but also help avoid road congestions, alleviate the effects
of rising costs of gasoline and other commodities, and address climate
change and other related social and environmental issues.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 412: Day of Goodwill Act of 2013
3 July 2013
It is proposed that December 26 be declared as a national special
non-working holiday, to be known as ‘Filipino Day of Goodwill’, which is
patterned after the so-called “Second Christmas Day” or “Boxing Day” in
several counties where gifts and alms are distributed to the poor a day
after Christmas. This will give enough time for our citizens to travel
and prepare for work on the next working day, since more often than not,
they can only conveniently wind up their holiday celebrations by
Christmas day’s end.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 411: National Internship Act of 2013
3 July 2013
A National Internship Program recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation building. It provides an avenue where the State, through its
instrumentalities, welcomes the youth who want to work in and for the
government during their breaks from school. The proposal also seeks to
present public service as a viable career option for the young and
skilled professionals in the future.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 410: Philippine Green Building Act
3 July 2013
To help mitigate the effects of climate change and global warning, this
proposal seeks to attune our country to the rising global standard in
sustainable buildings and construction developments, by creating green
building standards and rating system. It likewise provides incentives to
builders and owners by way of tax breaks and other benefits to
encourage compliance with green building standards.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 409: Philippine Soybean Authority Act of 2013
3 July 2013
The proposed Philippine Soybean Authority will promote the cultivation,
production, processing, marketing and distribution of soybean (Glycine
Max) and soybean products. Soybean production will not only open
opportunities to local farmers, but also help solve chronic problems of
hunger and malnutrition.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No.408: Hydrogen Research, Promotion, and Development Act of 2013
3 July 2013
To help ensure energy security of the country, this bill proposes the
creation of a hydrogen research and development center that will serve
as an avenue for the research, promotion, development and utilization of
hydrogen, which is deemed by scientists as the fuel of the future.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 407: An Act Amending Section 425 of the Local Government Code of 1991
3 July 2013
The locally generated average annual income requirement for the
creation of a highly urbanized city is proposed to be increased to P150
million from present mandate of P50 million.
Date filed: 3 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 5 August 2013
Senate Bill No. 117: First Class Public Schools and Libraries Act
1 July 2013
To encourage excellence in education, a national first-class
development program of public elementary and secondary schools and
public libraries are important. Best performing public elementary and
secondary schools of each region shall be upgraded and converted into
first class schools.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 116: The National Mariculture Program of 2013
1 July 2013
With a looming threat of diminishing supply of aquatic resources, this
bill seeks to establish a national mariculture program with the goal of
providing food security, steady livelihood to fisherfolk, and
ecologically balanced aquatic environment.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 115: The Teachers Education Act of 2013
1 July 2013
To greatly enhance the effectiveness of our teachers in delivering the
education to Filipino children, this bill proposes a continuing
education for teachers in all levels in public and private schools.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 114: An Act Amending Section 61 of Local Government Code of 1991
1 July 2013
Complaint against any elective official of a component city should be
filed before the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and not with the Office of the
President, as mandated under the present law, since a component city is
under the administrative and disciplinary jurisdiction of the province
where it is geographically located.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 113: Amending Section 293 of the Local Government Code of 1991
1 July 2013
This bill proposes the automatic appropriation and release to the local
government units of the 40% share from the national wealth taxes, as
their just share in the utilization and development of national wealth.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 112: National Seeds Production Act of 2013
1 July 2013
This bill seeks to establish a national program for hybrid and other
quality seeds production that will greatly enhance farm productivity in
order for the country to attain self-sufficiency of rice and corn
production.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 111: Amending Section 20 of the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992
1 July 2013
This measure encourages private sector cooperation with the Government
in providing decent and affordable housing as well as basic services to
the underprivileged and homeless citizens.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 110: The Civil Service Housing Program of 2013
1 July 2013
This bill aims to establish a “one-stop shop” for the housing needs of
government employees and integrate into one program all the individual
housing loans for government employees and the various housing programs
of different agencies of the Government.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 109: Public School Teachers’ Salary Upgrading Act
1 July 2013
This measure seeks to upgrade the minimum salary grade of public
elementary and secondary school teachers from Salary Grade 11 to Salary
Grade 15. Salary grade levels of those occupying higher positions shall
be adjusted accordingly.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 108: Amending Section 461 of the Local Government Code of 1991
1 July 2013
This bill seeks to amend Section 461 of the Local Government Code of
1991 by increasing the locally generated average annual income
requirement imposes for the creation of a province from P20 million to
P200 million.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 24 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 15: Amending Section 12 of the Social Security Act of 1997
1 July 2013
There is a need to raise the minimum monthly pension of Social Security
System members to P3,000 and an annual increase of P500 until the
minimum of P5,000 a month is reached, to provide meaningful protection
to SSS members and their families.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 23 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 14: National Irrigation Program of 2013
1 July 2013
This measure seeks to establish a progressive and effective irrigation
program to accelerate agricultural production and enable the country to
be self-sufficient amid the challenges posed by climate change.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 23 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 13: Moratorium on the Creation or Conversion of State and Universities and Colleges Act of 2013
1 July 2013
A three-year moratorium on the creation of new State Universities and
Colleges and conversion or upgrading of existing State Colleges into
Universities is proposed in oreder to provide Congress and CHED
reasonable time to assess, monitor, and upgrade the educational system
of higher education in the country.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 23 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 12: Retirement Benefit for Barangay Officials and Workers Act of 2013
1 July 2013
This bill seeks to provide retirement benefits to qualified Punong
Barangay, member of the Sangguniang Barangay, barangay Treasurer and
Secretary, barangay tanod, member of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa, as well
as barangay health worker and day care workers in recognition of their
indispensable role in the delivery of basic government services.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 23 July 2013
Senate Bill No. 11: An Act Amending Section 6 of Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
1 July 2013
The bill seeks to remove the provision under the Cybercrime Prevention
Act of 2012 that provides higher penalty on crimes defined under the
Revised Penal Code and special laws committed through the Internet.
Date filed: 1 July 2013
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending in the Committee 23 July 2013
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