Legislative Agenda in The Philippine Development Plan: 10 Congress - 16 Congress

LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN THE
PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

10TH CONGRESS - 16TH CONGRESS
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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ENACTMENT INTO LAW LEGISLATIVE REMARKS
AGENDA/CONGRESS
UPDATED MEDIUM-TERM PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1996-1998)
RAMOS ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1: Vision and Guiding Principles: An Overview
No legislative agenda
Chapter 2: Mid-Term Assessment of the MTPDP
1 Environment Code
2 Forestry Code
3 National Land Use Act 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
Congresses 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP 1998;
Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
House: Approved on 3rd Reading
Senate: Committee Report for filing
4 Ancestral Domains Act
5 PNP Modernization Bill Republic Act No. 8551 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
Chapter 3: Challenges for Human Development and Human Resources, 1996-98
6 Providing for a Public Health Code
7 Amending the Dangerous Drugs Act Republic Act No. 9165 12th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
8 Vesting the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) with Republic Act No. 9711 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
quasi-judicial powers directs the vesting of quasi-judicial powers to BFAD
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009
Signed into law on August 18, 2009
14th Congress
9 Institutionalizing the Philippine Emergency Medical
Services Systems
10 Institutionalizing and Strengthening AIDS Republic Act No. 8504
Prevention and Control
11 Recognizing and guaranteeing the rights of patients
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12 Providing for national health facilities enhancement

13 Providing for a comprehensive strengthening of
nutrition services (Nutrition Act of 1995)
14 Regulating cigarette labeling, sale and advertisement
15 Prescribing and enforcing a system of hospital
licensure
16 Providing for a system of rabies control
17 Mandating the labeling of the nutrition information
on processed food products
18 Prescribing and enforcing a system of managing
hospital waste
19 Prescribing a comprehensive population policy and
strengthening of the Population Commission
(Population Act of 1995)
20 Granting tax incentives to private companies that
fortify certain food commodities
21 Reorganizing the DECS into a Department of Basic
Education (DBE)
22 Putting up a complete public elementary school in
most barangays and a complete public high school in
every municipality where there is no public high
school
23 Amending the enabling laws of tertiary education
(postsecondary schools and higher education
institutions) altogether to re-establish their role and
program categories; strengthen and democratize
their governing boards and promote academic
freedom, institutional responsiveness and relevance,
fiscal autonomy and greater accountability and
efficiency
24 Providing for a Magna Carta for students
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25 Prescribing and enforcing criteria for establishment

or conversion of higher education institutions (HEIs)
26 Increasing scholarship/study grants/tuition fee
subsidy funds
27 Rationalizing location of HEIs through program
mapping
28 Directing the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to
review its hiring policies that require baccalaureate
degrees for jobs that can be performed by nondegree
holders
29 Prescribing a mandatory five-year service in the
Philippines for all recipients of state-funded higher
education programs
30 Creating the S&T Education Development Fund Republic Act No. 10612 15th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the creation of
the S&T Education Development Fund; to provide a
system of incentives to encourage the private sector to
support S&T education development; to establish a
system of identifying and addressing the special needs
of the gifted in S&T; and to direct the CSC to provide
measures that allow flexibility in the hiring,
promotion and reward system of S&T teachers
31 Providing a system of incentives to encourage the Republic Act No. 10612 15th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the creation of
private sector to support S&T education the S&T Education Development Fund; to provide a
development system of incentives to encourage the private sector to
32 Establishing a system of identifying and addressing Republic Act No. 10612 15th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the creation of
the special needs of the gifted in science and the S&T Education Development Fund; to provide a
technology (S&T) system of incentives to encourage the private sector to
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33 Directing the CSC to provide measures that allow Republic Act No. 10612 15th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the creation of
flexibility in the hiring, promotion and reward the S&T Education Development Fund; to provide a
system of S&T teachers system of incentives to encourage the private sector to
34 Providing the protection of all objects of underwater
cultural heritage development programs
35 Improving and strengthening the National Historical
Institute
36 Promoting the development of the Philippine music
industry
37 Providing for the Protection and Preservation of Republic Act No. 10066 Signed into law on March 26, 2010
Philippine Cultural Heritage and for Other Purposes 14th Congress
(HB 430)
38 National Archives Act
39 Mandating government-controlled media to air S&T
programs
40 Prescribing and enforcing standards and sanctions to
protect the public from scientifically erroneous
advertising
41 Amending the Abot-Kaya Pabahay Fund
42 Exempting socialized housing from the payment of
documentary stamp taxes, transfer taxes and other
registration fees
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43 Mandating the imposition and collection of idle land 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
and social housing tax
44 Granting fiscal incentives to manufacturers of low-
cost housing materials and technologies
45 Amending the Commission on Audit (COA)
regulations on the disposition of government land
for socialized housing
46 Amending the procedures on extra-judicial
foreclosure
47 Amending the Home Development Mutual Fund Republic Act No. 9679 Signed into law on July 21, 2009
(HDMF) Charter particularly on the expansion of 14th Congress
authority to include condonation of penalties or
surcharges of loans
48 Amending the National Home Mortgage Finance
Corporation (NHMFC) Charter particularly on the
change of agency name, expansion of home
mortgage concept
49 Amending the Home Insurance and Guarantee
Corporation (HIGC) Charter on the extension of
corporate terms up to March 2000
50 Creating Local Housing Boards
51 Amending the General Banking Act Republic Act No. 8791 10th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP
1996-1998
52 Establishing juvenile and family courts within a Republic Act No. 8369 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
comprehensive juvenile justice system
53 Reclassification of the crime of rape Republic Act No. 8353 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
54 Amendment to Article 184 of the Family Code Republic Act No. 8552
(Adoption)
55 Providing for a Magna Carta for the urban poor 16th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the provision
for a Magna Carta for the Urban Poor
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Senate: Pending in Committee

56 Recognizing the right of the illegitimate child to use Republic Act No. 9255 Approved by the President on February 24, 2004
the surname of the putative father 12th Congress
57 Ensuring equal rights between men and women
particularly in the areas of property, citizenship,
safety standards and equal opportunities in all
sectors
58 Declaring pedophilia as a heinous crime
59 Strengthening and expanding the welfare support Republic Act No. 8042 10th Congress
and rescue services for documented and
undocumented overseas workers
60 Omnibus amendments to social security law (RA Republic Act No. 8291 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
1161)
61 Providing for an unemployment assistance program
62 Regulating the practice of labor sub-contracting
63 Mandating the payment of contractual and daily
wage workers on special nonworking holidays
64 Amending the Productivity Incentives Act of 1990
65 Imposing penal sanctions and administrative fines
for violation of implementing regulations and
standard issues
66 Institutionalizing the Public Employment Service Republic Act No. 8759 10th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
Offices (PESOs)
67 Amending the Apprenticeship Law
68 Strengthening voluntary arbitration
69 Rationalizing the Employees Compensation Program
70 Restricting Fixed Period of Employment
Chapter 4: Macroeconomic Framework, 1996-98
71 Phasing out of the gross receipts tax (GRT)
72 Amendments to the Agri-Agra Law by lowering Republic Act No. 10000 Signed into law on February 23, 2010
banks’ intermediation costs through the phasing out 14th Congress
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of the mandatory credit requirements

73 Amendments to the Magna Carta for Small Republic Act 8289 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the amendment
Enterprises of 1991, particularly the mandatory to RA 8289
credit allocation to small enterprises
74 Amendments to the Revised Securities Act to 10th Congress MTPDP 1996-1998; MTPDP 1999-2004
institute reforms for the development of the capital
market, as well as to institutionalize the collegial
character of the Commission and the tenure
mechanism for the Commissioners
75 Amendments to the Investment Company Act to 10th and 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP
liberalize the mutual fund industry from restrictive 1998; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
policies and practices that militate against its growth
76 Comprehensive Tax Reform Package Republic Act No. 8424 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
77 Amendments to the Seed Industry Act (RA 7308)
78 Irrigation and Agricultural Productivity
Enhancement Act to address the impact of WTO on
agricultural development through the acceleration
and rapid evolvement of integrated irrigation
programs
79 Increased capitalization of the Light Rail Transit
Authority (LRTA) to enable the implementation of
future LRT lines and prevent high economic cost of
traffic congestion
80 Increased capitalization of the National Republic Act No. 10531 15th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the enactment
Electrification Administration (NEA) to support its of a law that will increase capitalization of the NEA
electrification program for the rural barangays to support its electrification program for the rural
within the next 15 years barangays within the next 15 years and an Act
Increasing the Authorized Capital Stock of NEA
Amending for the Purpose PD 269, as amended
81 Increased capitalization of the Local Water Utilities

Administration (LWUA) to enable it to respond to
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the increasing demand for financial assistance from

existing and proposed water districts
82 Condonation of electric cooperatives’ loan
obligations to strengthen NEA
83 Amendment to the Abot-Kaya Pabahay Fund to Republic Act No. 9507 Socialized and Low-Cost Housing Loan
make it more accessible to socialized housing Restructuring Act of 2008
beneficiaries by increasing the loanable amount for 14th Congress
development financing and by raising the maximum
family income levels eligible for amortization
support
84 Imposition of the Progressive Agricultural Land Tax
to help finance the projected deficit in CARP
funding, encourage land distribution and promote
optimum land utilization
85 The Government Reorganization Act which
prescribes the principles of governance and the
structural framework that will guide future creation
and reorganization of agencies, define the role of the
national government and its relationship with the
private sector and LGUs, and establish provision for
efficient, quality and responsive public services
86 Amendment to the LGC to equitably allocate the
internal revenue allotments of LGUs
87 Amendment to the LGC to provide LGUs the
flexibility to pursue a comprehensive approach to
disaster management
88 Amendment to the BOT Law to rationalize the 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated
issuance of guarantees to BOT projects MTPDP 1996-1998
House: For Second Reading
Senate: Approved on 2nd Reading
89 Magna Carta for small farmers
90 Expanding Social Security Law (RA 1161) Republic Act No. 8282
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protection to workers in the informal sector and

providing nonpermanent employees in the formal
sector
91 Creation of the Export Development Corporation
(merging of Philguarantee and the Guarantee Fund
for Small and Medium Enterprises)
92 Amendment to Section 11 (B) of PD 1146 which
revises the Government Service Insurance Act
93 Skills Training and Retraining Act
94 Amendments to the Apprenticeship Law
95 Creation of the Department of Basic Education
96 Amendments to the Productivity Gain-Sharing Law
97 Amendments to the Labor Code Republic Act No. 8553 An Act Amending Section 41 (B) of Republic Act
No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local
Government Code of 1991
98 Right-sizing the government bureaucracy 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
(reengineering bill) 1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP 1996-
1998
99 Amendments to the Administrative Code of 1987
100 Upgrading of salaries and benefits of government
employees
101 Provision of necessary budgetary resources to
enhance the productivity of government
agencies/workers
Chapter 5: Agri-Industrial Development, 1996-98
102 Rice Reserve Act
Enhancement Act
104 Codification and Integration of All Existing Laws Republic Act No. 8550 10th Congress
and Regulations on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
(Fisheries Code)
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105 Amendment of the Agri-Agra Law Republic Act No. 10000 Signed into law on February 23, 2010
14th Congress
106 Plant Variety Registration and Protection Republic Act No. 9168 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated
MTPDP 1996-1998
107 Imposition of Presumptive Input Tax on Agricultural
Products
108 Amendment of Sections 20 and 29 (d) and (f) of the
National Internal Revenue Code as Amended, to
provide for the Grant of NOLCO and accelerated
depreciation (AD) deductions for income tax
purposes
109 Amendment to the Laws on Intellectual Property Republic Act No. 8293 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998 directs the amendment
Rights (IPR) protection (RA 165 or the Philippine to RA 8293
Trademarks Law; RA 166 or the Philippines Patent Republic Act No. 10372 or An Act Amending
Law; PD 49 or the Copyright Law) Certain Provisions of Republic Act No. 8293,
Otherwise Known as the “Intellectual Property Code
of the Philippines”, and for Other Purposes
Signed into law on February 28, 2013
15th Congress
110 Amendments to PD 1203 or the Reprinting Law
111 Amendment of EO 1073 prescribing safeguards for
domestic industries upon lifting of import licensing
for certain products to align the same with the
GATT provisions on safeguards
112 Amendments to Eos 537, 823 and 953 – Charter of
the Garments and Textile Exports Board (GTEB)
113 Amendment of EO 226 (Omnibus Investment Code)
as amended by RA 7369 or An Act Granting Tax
and Duty Exemption and Tax Credit on Capital
Equipment
114 Amendment of Books II and IV of EO 226
115 Amendment of Section 18 of EO 172 as amended by
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RA 7638 or the DOE Act

116 Amendment of Article 123 of the 1991 Consumer
Act of the Philippines (RA 7394)
117 Amendment of Section 302 of the Tariff and
Customs Code
118 Amendments to the Condominium Law (RA 4276) 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998; MTPDP 1999-2004
119 Amendment of RA 7721 to allow more foreign
banks to operate in the country
120 Amendment of RA 2629 or the Investment 10th and 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP
Company Act 1998; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
121 Amendment of PD 129 or the Investments House Republic Act No. 8366 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
Law
122 Repeal of RA 1180 to liberalize the retail trade Republic Act No. 8762 Approved by the President on March 7, 2000
123 Repeal of RA 5980 or the Financing Company Act Republic Act No. 8556 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
124 Geographical indications to prevent the use of any
means that would mislead the public as to the true
place of origin of a good
125 Topography of integrated circuits to provide
protection to the layout designs of integrated circuits
126 Protection of undisclosed information against unfair
competition
127 Anti-smuggling law 13th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
*Integrated in the Customs Modernization Act
128 Provision of incentives for the jewelry industry Republic Act No. 8502 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
129 Amendment of Section 63 or RA 6657 (CARP Law) Republic Act No. 8532 Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
130 Amendment of the National Internal Revenue Code 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
for purposes of imposing taxes to augment the
Agrarian Reform Fund
131 Increasing the Composition of the Department of
Agrarian Reform (DAR) Adjudication Board’s (AB)
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full time members from three to nine and upgrading

their salaries equivalent to that of the NLRC and the
augmentation of P20 million to the budget of DAR
to cover the costs of the reorganization and the
beefing-up of the Board’s manpower requirements
132 Protection of agrarian reform beneficiaries whose
lands were converted to commercial, industrial or
residential use by making them shareholders or co-
investors of the new industrial/commercial venture
133 Land Use Code
134 Forestry Code
135 Ancestral Domain Act of 1994
136 Environment Code
137 Clean Air Act Republic Act No. 8749 11th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
Chapter 6: Challenges for Infrastructure Support, 1996-98
138 Power Sector Restructuring Bill Republic Act No. 9136 10th and12th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
139 Geothermal Resources Act
140 Indigenous Oil and Gas Act
141 An Act Increasing the Authorized Capital Stock of
the National Electrification Administration
Amending for the Purpose PD 269, As Amended
142 An Act to Institutionalize Energy Conservation and
Enhance Efficient Use of Energy
143 Coal Resources Act
144 National Non-Conventional Energy Program Act
145 Amending the Public Service Law (Public Transport
Services Act)
146 Establishing the Davao International Airport
Authority
147 Converting the Air Transport Office (ATO) into a
corporate entity
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148 Increasing the Capitalization of the Light Rail

Transport Authority (LRTA)
149 Increasing the Capitalization of the PNR
150 Adjusting Truck Load Limits and Design Standards
to Achieve a Balance Between Trucking and
Infrastructure Cost
151 Proposed Bill Reorganizing the National
Telecommunications Commission
152 An Act to Prohibit and Penalize Telecommunication Republic Act No. 8484 Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998
Network Access Fraud and other Similar Fraudulent
Deeds
153 Proposed Bill on Cable TV
Enhancement Act
155 Safe Water Drinking Act of 1995 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
enactment of Water Resources Management Act,
Clean Water Act, Water Regulatory Commission Act,
Amendment to PD 198 (Provincial Water Utilities Act
of 1973) and Water Pollution Control Act;
MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the enactment of Clean
Water Act, Water Resources Management Act, Water
Resources Authority of the Philippines, and Water
Pollution Control Act; PNDP 1998 directs the
enactment of Water Resources Authority of the
Philippines (WRAP); Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
directs the enactment of Safe Water Drinking Act of
1995, Amendment to PD 198 and Amendment to PD
1067 (Water Code of the Philippines)
No Administration Draft
156 Irrigated Land Use Bill
157 Irrigation Watershed Management Act
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158 Amendment to PD 198 otherwise known as the Republic Act No. 9286 Approved by the President on April 2, 2004
Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973 as amended 12th Congress
by PDs 768 and 1479 and EO 68
159 Amendment to RA 6234 or an Act Creating the
MWSS and Dissolving the NAWASA and for Other
Purposes as Amended by PDs 425, 1269 and 1940,
Eos 796, 1036, 1063 and 197, and BP 799
160 Amendment to PD 1067, Otherwise Known as the
Water Code of the Philippines
Chapter 7: Development Administration, 1996-98
161 Reengineering and right-sizing the bureaucracy 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP 1996-
1998
162 Revised Government Auditing Code 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
163 Amending the Local Government Code by
providing, among others, equitable distribution of
the internal revenue allocation and granting of
expanded operating autonomy to LGUs in revenue
generation and utilization
164 Creation of the Cordillera Administrative Republic Act No. 8438 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
Consultative Commission
165 PNP Modernization Republic Act No. 8551 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1998)
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Chapter 1: Development Vision and Challenges
Chapter 2: Sustainable Human Development
1 Legislations that supports and advances Sustainable
Human Development (SHD)
Chapter 3: Science and Technology
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Chapter 4: Environment and Natural Resources Management

3 Fisheries Code Republic Act No. 8550 10th Congress
4 Philippine Wildlife Act Republic Act No. 9147 Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act
approved by the President on July 30, 2001 (11th
Congress)
Chapter 5: National Framework for Regional Development
Chapter 6: Agri-Industry Development
Chapter 7: Infrastructure Development
5 Oil Deregulation Bill Republic Act No. 8180 10th Congress PNDP 1998
6 Omnibus Power Restructuring Bill 10th and12th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP
1996-1998
7 An Act to curb illegal network access
8 Enactment of laws and/or amend pertinent
provisions of the Philippine Constitution to address
telecommunication fraud, convergence issues and
compliance with agreements to international fora
9 Water Resources Authority of the Philippines 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
(WRAP) Bill enactment of Water Resources Management Act,
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Chapter 8: Governance and Institutions Development
10 Reengineering Bill 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
1998
11 Land Use Program 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
12 Reforms in the Electoral System Republic Act No. 9006 12th Congress PNDP 1998
13 Whistleblower laws 13th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; PNDP 1998
Congresses House: Draft Committee Report pending with the
Appropriations Committee
Senate: Pending with the Committee Justice And
Human Rights
14 Bill on Oil Deregulation
15 Bill on Food Security
16 Bill on Employment
17 Bills on Tax and Financial Reforms
18 Bills on Trade and Investment Liberalization
Chapter 9: Macroeconomic Framework and Development Financing
19 Amendments to the Investment Company Act 10th and 12th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP
1998; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
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20 Revised General Banking Act Republic Act No. 8791 10th and 11th Congresses MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP
1996-1998
21 Securities Regulation and Enforcement Act Republic Act No. 8799 10th and 11th Congresses PNDP 1998
22 Creation of Special Tax Courts Republic Act No. 9282 Approved by the President on March 30, 2004
12th Congress
23 Universalization of tax incentives
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Chapter 1: Development Challenges, Vision and Guiding Principles
Chapter 2: Social Reform and Development
1 Amendments to the Local Government Code (RA 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 1999-2004
7160) (mandatory appointment of a municipal social
welfare development officer and other health-related
amendments)
2 Requiring the Fortification of Selected Foods with Republic Act No. 8976 Approved by the President on November 7, 2000
Micronutrients and for Other Related Purposes
3 National Health Facilities Development Bill
4 Prescribing Nutrition Labeling for Foods
5 New Population Act
6 Amendment to the Hospital Licensure Act (RA
4226)
7 Tobacco Regulation Bill
8 Amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 Republic Act No. 9165 12th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
(RA 6425)
9 Omnibus Education Finance Bill
10 National Coordinating Council for Education Bill
11 Department of Basic Education (DBE) Bill
12 Amendments to Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
known as the Local Government Code of 1991 (on
prioritization of educational expenditures)
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13 Review of RA 7880 – Fair and Equitable Access to 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
Education Act or Roxas Law
14 Bill on School Titling
15 An Act Providing for the Modernization of School
Health and Nutrition Program in the DECS,
Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds Therefore,
and for Other Purposes (Senate Bill No. 1732)
16 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Republic Act No. 8980 Approved by the President on December 5, 2000
Act
17 Amendment of the Apprenticeship Law
18 Omnibus Higher Education Reform Bill
19 Magna Carta for Students
20 An Act Promoting Self-Regulation Among Service
Providers of Electronic Media to Make it an
Instrument for Inculcating Values
21 Omnibus Cultural Heritage Bill Republic Act No. 10066 Signed into law on March 26, 2010
14th Congress
22 An Act Strengthening Coordination and
Relationship of all Cultural Agencies of the
Government
23 Amendment to the Home Financing Act or RA 580 Republic Act No. 8763 Approved by the President on March 7, 2000
24 Creation of the Local Housing Boards for Urban and 12th and 15th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the
Urbanizable Areas all over the Philippines creation of the Local Housing Boards for Urban and
Urbanizable Areas all over the Philippines
House: Approved on 3rd reading
Senate: Pending on Second Reading
25 National Land Use Code
26 Defining Domestic Violence, Providing Protection
Orders and Penalties
27 Anti-Trafficking of Filipino Women Republic Act No. 9208 12th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004
Republic Act No. 10364 or An Act Expanding
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Republic Act No. 9208, Entitled “An Act to Institute

Policies to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons
Especially Women and Children, Establishing the
Necessary Institutional Mechanisms for the Protection
and Support of Trafficked Persons, Providing
Penalties For Its Violations and for Other Purposes”
15th Congress
28 Amendment to RA 7610 or the Children Protection Republic Act No. 9231 MTPDP 1999-2004
Act
29 Magna Carta for Senior Citizens 14th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the
enactment of the Magna Carta for Senior Citizens
30 Amendments to RA No. 8185 which amended Sec.
324 (d) of RA No. 7160 Otherwise Known as the
Local Government Code of 1991, on the Use of the
5% Local Calamity Funds for Preparedness
Activities
31 Bill on Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Republic Act No. 9344 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004
Administration
32 Amendment to RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Republic Act No. 9442 Approved by the President on April 30, 2007
Disabled Persons – Granting the Disabled Persons 13th Congress
the same Privileges Enjoyed by Senior Citizens (as
embodied in HB 811, and HB 2133; SB 1224 and Republic Act No. 10070 or an Act Establishing an
SB 494) Institutional Mechanism to Ensure the
Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons
with Disabilities in Every Province, City and
Municipality, Amending Republic Act No. 7277
Otherwise Known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled
Persons”
Signed into law on April 6, 2010
14th Congress
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Republic Act No. 10524 or An Act Expanding the

Positions Reserved for Persons with Disability,
Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, as
amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for
Persons with Disability
Signed into law on April 23, 2013
15th Congress
33 Amendments to Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, otherwise
known as the Accessibility Law and Imposing
Stricter Penalties for Violators
34 Magna Carta for Social Workers Republic Act No. 9433 Approved by the President on April 11, 2007
13th Congress
35 Ratification of ILO Convention 169, otherwise Republic Act No. 8371 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
known as the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
Convention, 1989
36 Establishment of Human Rights Action Centers in
all Legislative Districts and Appropriating Funds
Therefor
37 Philippine Development Authority for Women Act.
An act creating the Philippine Commission on
Women, defining its powers, functions and
responsibilities, appropriating funds therefor and for
other purposes
Chapter 3: Agriculture, Agrarian Reform and Natural Resources
39 Safeguard Measures (on the application of Republic Act No. 8800 Approved by the President on July 19, 2000
temporary additional special duties on agricultural
imports consistent with the WTO agreement)
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40 Countervailing Measures (to protect domestic Republic Act No. 8751 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004
producers against subsidized exports)
41 Plant Variety Registration and Protection Bill Republic Act No. 9168 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated
MTPDP 1996-1998
42 Replacing the Sugar Sharing Arrangement and
Institutionalizing Sugarcane Markets to Encourage
Investments in Developing and Applying Modern
Production Techniques in the Sugar Industry
43 Restructuring of the DAR Adjudication Board
(consolidation of HB Nos. 109 and 590)
44 Environment Code
45 Forestry Code
46 Clean Water Act Republic Act No. 9275 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
47 National Solid Waste Policy
48 Oil Spill Prevention Act
49 Nonconventional Energy Bill
50 Imposition of Land Conversion Tax (consolidation
of HB Nos. 601 and 1374)
51 Institutionalization of Biosafety Regulations and the
National Committee on Biosafety as the Recognized
Authority on Biosafety; Empowering it to Regulate
the Entry, Propagation, Use and Movement of
Introduced as well as Genetically-Modified
Organisms (GMOs) to Protect Local Biological
Resources, Environment and Human Health;
Conduct Risk Assessments; and Monitor All
Ongoing and Proposed Initiatives Involving the Use
of GMOs
52 Decentralization of Agricultural Development
Programs
53 Restructuring the National Food Authority (NFA) 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
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1999-2004
Senate: Pending in Committee on Government
Corporations And Public Enterprises; Agriculture
And Food and Finance
54 Magna Carta for Upland Farmers
55 Amendments to Anti-Dumping Act (RA 7843) Republic Act No. 8752
56 Amendments to Agricultural Tariffication Act (RA Republic Act No. 9496 MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the amendment to RA
8178) 8178
An Act to Extend the Utilization Period of the
Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund,
Amending Republic Act No. 8178
14th Congress
57 Amendments to General Banking Act (RA 337)
58 Repeal of LOIs 58 and 70 (laws limiting the number
of hectares planted to banana)
59 Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Charter
Chapter 4: Industry and Services
60 Amendments to the Condominium Law (RA 4276) 10th Congress Updated MTPDP 1996-1998; MTPDP 1999-2004
61 Amendments to the PEZA Law (RA 7916) Republic Act No. 8748
62 Amendments to the CEZA Law (RA 7922)
63 Amendments to RA 4109 or an Act Creating the
Bureau of Product Standards
64 Amendments to Book III of EO 226
65 Amendment to Section 302 of the Tariff and
Customs Code
66 Amendment to Section 301 of the Tariff and
Customs Code
67 Amendments to EO 259
68 Amendments to EO 514 (creating the Philippine
Shippers’ Bureau)
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69 Safeguard Measures (on the WTO Agreement on

Agriculture)
70 Antitrust or antimonopoly measures Republic Act No. 10667 10th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 1999-2004
Congresses
71 Rationalization of Fiscal Incentives 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
Congresses 1999-2004
Deadlock between DTI and DOF, no consensus yet
72 Measures on E-Commerce
73 Implementation of the WTO Agreement on Non-
Preferential Rules of Origin
74 Creation of the Philippine Science and Technology
Development Corporation
75 National Metrology Law
76 Amendment to PD 223 and professional regulatory Republic Act No. 8981
laws
77 Amendments to General Banking Act (RA 337) Republic Act No. 8791 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP
1996-1998
78 Amendments to the New Central Bank Act (RA 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004;; MTPDP
7653) 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
79 Amendments to the Philippine Overseas Shipping Republic Act No. 9301 Approved by the President on July 27, 2004
Development Act (RA 7471) 12th Congress
80 Amendments to the Public Telecommunications Act
(RA 7925)
81 Amendments to EO 546
82 Amendment to RA 7160 or the Local Government
Code (on tourism devolved functions)
83 Amendments to the Retail Trade Law (RA 1180)
84 Amendments to the CARP Law (RA 6657) Republic Act No. 9700 Signed into law on August 7, 2009
14th Congress
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85 Amendments to Productivity Incentives Act (RA

6971)
86 Amendment to Public Service Act (CA 146)
87 Institution of convergence in providing residential Republic Act No. 10623 15th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the amendments to the
and business consumers with a broad array of new Consumers Act; MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the
information services and to provide services in enactment of a law that will institute convergence in
innovative and more efficient ways providing residential and business consumers with a
broad array of new information services and to
provide services in innovative and efficient ways;
protect consumers from licensed and unlicensed travel
agents, tour operators and other service providers in
the travel and tourism industry
88 Cable Television Rationalization Bill
89 Promotion of the delivery and use of unsubscribed
communication services through converging
communications and information-related
technologies
90 Anti-Telecommunication Fraud Bill
91 Arbitrary Resistance to Interconnection Bill
92 Protection of consumers from licensed and Republic Act No. 9593 Tourism Act of 2009
unlicensed travel agents, tour operators and other Signed into law on May 12, 2009
service providers in the travel and tourism industry 14th Congress
93 Imposition of industry standards of quality for
tourism-related services
94 National Land Use Act 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
95 Institution of linkages among government agencies
and private sector institutions for coordinated
planning, implementation and evaluation of
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manpower development plans and programs

96 Ship mortgage to ensure a law that is in keeping with
internationally recognized shipping practices
97 Promotion of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Republic Act No. 8792 Electronic Commerce Act
Electronic Commerce (EC)
98 Admissibility of electronically generated documents
and data in Philippine Courts
99 Public Employment Services Office or PESO Bill Republic Act No. 8759 10th and 11th Congresses MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
100 Apprenticeship Bill
101 Privatization of the Philippine National Railways Republic Act No. 10638 An Act Extending the Corporate Life of the
(PNR) Philippine National Railways for Another Fifty (50)
Years, Further Amending for the Purpose Republic
Act No. 4156, as amended, entitled “An Act Creating
the Philippine National Railways, Prescribing its
Powers, Functions and Duties, and Providing for the
Necessary Funds for Its Operation”
16th Congress
102 Promotion of the growth and efficiency of the
shipbuilding, shipbreaking and ship repair industry
to further support the development and maintenance
of a modern merchant fleet
103 Conversion of the Air Transport Office
Chapter 5: Infrastructure Development
104 Omnibus Electric Power Bill/Omnibus Power
Industry Bill
105 An Act to Sustain Indigenous Energy Resources
Development
106 An Act to Institutionalize Energy Conservation and
Enhance Efficient Use of Energy (Energy
Conservation Act)
107 Simplification and streamlining the acquisition of Republic Act No. 8974
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ROW for infrastructure projects

108 Restriction on lower courts from issuing restraining Republic Act No. 8975
orders and injunctions on infrastructure projects
109 Amendment of the Public Service Act
110 Corporatization of ATO
111 Creation of Independent Corporate Airport
Authorities
112 Restructuring the PNR
113 Omnibus Amendments of the PPA Charter
114 Establishment of a Highway Management Authority Republic Act No. 8794 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the
and Road Users Fund increase in the Road Users’ Tax
115 Registration of Heavy Equipment
116 Revision of axle load limits
117 Convergence Telecommunications Services Bill 12th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004
118 Proposed Bill Reorganizing the NTC
119 Anti-Cloning Act (An Act to Prohibit and Penalize
Telecommunication Network Access Fraud and
Other Similar Fraudulent Deeds)
120 Cable Television Rationalization Bill
121 Water Resources Management Act 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
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122 Water Resources Authority of the Philippines 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
(WRAP) Act enactment of Water Resources Management Act,
th
123 Clean Water Act Republic Act No. 9275 12 Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
124 Amendment to PD 198 Republic Act No. 9286 Approved by the President on April 2, 2004
12th Congress
125 Amendment to RA 3601 or an Act Creating the
National Irrigation Administration
126 Amendments to the CARP Law (RA 6657) Republic Act No. 9700 Signed into law on August 7, 2009
14th Congress
127 Amendments to RA 6978 or an Act to promote rural
development by providing for an accelerated
program within a ten-year period for the
construction of irrigation projects
128 An Act reclassifying the system of irrigation
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facilities of NIA as infrastructure project

129 Anti-Flooding Act
130 Water Pollution Control Act 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
131 An Act Creating a National Commission on Flood
Control and Drainage Research and Development
132 Solid Waste Management and Control Act
Chapter 6: Governance and Institutions Development
133 Reengineering Bill and other measures in 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
streamlining and rightsizing the bureaucracy 1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP 1996-
1998
134 Early Retirement Law
135 Extension of the Life of the Committee on Republic Act No. 8758
Privatization
136 Amendments to the Local Government Code 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 1999-2004
137 Amendments to RA 6975 (PNP Law) and RA 8551 10th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; MTPDP 2004-2010
(PNP Reform Act)
138 Consolidation and Reform of the Penal System
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139 Anti-racketeering Bill 10th and 11th Congresses MTPDP 1999-2004

Chapter 7: Macroeconomic Framework and Development Financing
140 Reforms in the power industry
141 Retail Trade Liberalization Republic Act No. 8762 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004
142 Amendments to the General Banking Act Republic Act No. 8791 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP 1998; Updated MTPDP
1996-1998
143 New Central Bank Act
144 Amendments to the Philippine Deposit Insurance
Corporation Act
145 Amendments to the Agri-Agra Law Republic Act No. 10000 Signed into law on February 23, 2010
14th Congress
146 Securities Act of 1999 10th Congress MTPDP 1996-1998; MTPDP 1999-2004
147 Tax Census/Tax Amnesty Program Republic Act No. 9480 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004
148 Comprehensive Rationalization of Tax Incentives
149 Reengineering the bureaucracy 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
1998
150 Rationalization of taxation on the financial sector
151 Road user charges Republic Act No. 8794 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the
increase in the Road Users’ Tax
152 Idle land tax 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
153 Tax to discourage conversion of agricultural lands
154 Institutionalization of Public Employment Service Republic Act No. 8759 11th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
Offices
155 Amendment to the Apprenticeship Law
156 Amendment to the Productivity Incentives Act of
1990
157 Revised Investment Company Act 10th and 12th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP
158 Amendments to the Corporation Code of the 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
Philippines 1999-2004
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159 Securitization Program Republic Act No. 9267 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
160 Preneed Plan Securities Code
161 Customs Modernization Act
MACAPAGAL-ARROYO ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1: Ensuring Sustained Growth with Equity and Macroeconomic Stability
1 Electricity Industry Reform Act
2 Anti-money Laundering Bill Republic Act No. 9160 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004 directs the enactment of Anti-
money Laundering Bill
Republic Act Nos. 9194, 10167, 10168, and 10365
15th Congress
3 Amendment of the New Central Bank Act 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004;; MTPDP
2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
4 PDIC Act Republic Act No. 9302 12th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; MTPDP 2001-2004
5 Securitization Act Republic Act No. 9267 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
6 Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) Republic Act No. 9505 13th and 14th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004
Act
7 Revised Investment Company Act (RICA) 10th and 12th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP
8 Amendment of the 1909 Insolvency Law
9 Corporate Recovery Act 12th and 13th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004
Chapter 2: Promoting Full Decent and Productive Employment
10 Amendment to the Labor Code (legal framework for
labor)
Chapter 3: Enhancing Competitiveness of Industry and Services
11 Amendment to the Consumer Act
Chapter 4: Building on the Country’s Strengths in Information and Communication Technology
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12 Comprehensive Convergence Law

13 Bills on Stronger Protection against Computer 12th and 15th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004; PDP 2011-2016 directs the
Fraud, Software Piracy, other forms of violations enactment of a Data Privacy and Anti-Cybercrime
against privacy and Intellectual Property Rights Bills
(IPR) and other cyber-related fraudulent activities, Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act)
including acquisition of a domain name over the Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act
Internet of 2012
14 Amendment to the Corporation Code 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
1999-2004
Chapter 5: Putting the Philippines on the International Tourism Map
Chapter 6: Accelerating Infrastructure Development
15 New and Renewable Energy Bill Republic Act No. 9513 13th and 14th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004
16 Barangay Power Association Act (BAPA)
17 Energy Conservation Act
18 Bill on Rationalization of Tax on Regular and
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
19 Water Resources Management Act
20 Clean Water Act Republic Act No. 9275 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
21 Water Regulatory Commission Act
22 Amendment to PD 198 (Provincial Water Utilities Republic Act No. 9286 MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
Act of 1973) Approved by the President on April 2, 2004
12th Congress
23 Water Pollution Control Act 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
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24 Flood Control Act
25 An Act Creating the National Commission on Flood
Control and Drainage Research and Development
Chapter 7: Modernizing Agriculture and Fisheries
26 Plant Variety Protection and Registration Act Republic Act No. 9168 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; Updated
MTPDP 1996-1998
Chapter 8: Advancing Social Equity through Agrarian Reform
27 Bill Strengthening the DAR Adjudication Board
Chapter 9: Promoting Sustainable Management and Use of Natural Resources
Chapter 10: Investing in Education and Training
28 Philippine Heritage Bill Republic Act No. 10066 MTPDP 2001-2004 directs the enactment of the
Philippine Heritage Bill
Signed into law on March 26, 2010
14th Congress
Chapter 11: Enhancing Health Care
29 Hospital Corporatization Bill
30 Accelerated Nutrition Improvement Act
Chapter 12: Expanding Access to Shelter
31 Land Title Insurance Bill
32 Enactment of the National Land Use Code 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
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33 Securitization Bill Republic Act No. 9267 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004
Chapter 13: Protecting Vulnerable Groups
Chapter 14: Pursuing Balanced Regional Development
Chapter 15: Securing Peace and Development in Mindanao
Chapter 16: Winning the Battle against Poverty through Good Governance
1998
35 Procurement Reform Bills 12th and 15th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004 directs the enactment of
Procurement Reform Bills
Chapter 17: Improving Peace and Order, Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice
Chapter 18: Harnessing Good Governance through International Collective Action
36 Enactment of a law on the Right of Overseas Republic Act No. 9189 MTPDP 2001-2004
Filipinos to vote Approved by the President on February 13, 2003
*amended by RA 10590 “The Overseas Voting Act
of 2013” approved by the President on May 27, 2013
MACAPAGAL-ARROYO ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1: Trade and Investments
1 Credit Information System Republic Act No. 9509 13th and 14th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010
2 Amendment of RA 9178 or the Barangay
Microbusiness Enterprise Law
3 Incentives Rationalization Bill
4 In the ICT, proposed measures to prevent illegal
activities such as computer fraud, forgery and
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sabotage, unauthorized access to and or interception

of computer data and unsolicited commercial
communications
5 Amendments to the EPIRA (RA 9136) Republic Act No. 10150 10th, 12th, 14th and15th MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the enactment of RA
Congresses 9136
6 Amendments to the Customs Brokers Act (RA 9280) Republic Act No. 9853 Signed into law on December 15, 2009
14th Congress
Chapter 2: Agribusiness
8 Defining the Archipelagic Baseline of the Republic Act No. 9522 14th Congress
Philippines to conform to the provisions of
UNCLOS
9 Agri-Agra Law Amendment Republic Act No. 10000 Signed into law on February 23, 2010
14th Congress
10 Review of the CARL of 1998 Republic Act No. 9700 MTPDP 1999-2004
MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the review of the CARL
of 1998
Signed into law on August 7, 2009
14th Congress
11 National Food Authority Reorganization Act 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
1999-2004
12 Technology Transfer Act Republic Act No. 10055 MTPDP 2004-2010
Approved by the President on March 23, 2010
Chapter 3: Green Philippines
13 Sustainable Forest Management Bill
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14 National Land Use Bill 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
15 Land Administration Bill 13th,15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010
16 Renewable Energy Bill Republic Act No. 9513 13th and 14th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004
17 Marine Pollution Bill
Chapter 4: Housing
Chapter 5: Tourism
Chapter 6: Infrastructure
18 DICT Bill
19 Convergence Bill MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 2004-2010
th th
20 Cybercrime Prevention Act 12 and 15 Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 2004-2010; PDP 2011-
2016 directs the enactment of a Data Privacy and
Anti-Cybercrime Bills
Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act)
Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act
of 2012)
21 NTC Institutional Strengthening Bill
Chapter 7: Fiscal Strength
22 Indexation of the excise tax on “sin” products Republic Act No. 9334 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the enactment of
Indexation of the Excise Tax on “sin” products
23 Institutionalization of an attrition system Republic Act No. 9335 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010
24 Review of the VAT system Republic Act No. 9337 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010
25 General Amnesty 14th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010
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27 Simplified Net Income Taxation (SNITS) Republic Act No. 9504 13th and 14th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010
28 Amendments to the Anti-Smuggling Provision of PD Republic Act No. 9135
1464 (Tariff and Customs Code)
29 Excise tax on petroleum products Republic Act No. 8184 10th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010 and PDP 2011-2016 direct the
th
13 Congress (amendment) amendments to RA 8184
30 Increase in the Road Users’ Tax 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the increase in the Road
Users’ Tax
31 Tax on telecommunications
32 Omnibus reengineering bill 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
1998
33 Fiscal Responsibility Bill 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010
Chapter 8: Financial Sector
34 Amendments to BSP Charter 16th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010
35 Corporate Recovery Act 12th and 13th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004
36 Amendment of the Insurance Code
37 Amendment of the Securities Regulation Code 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
38 Collective Investment Schemes Law
39 Pre-Need Code Republic Act No. 9829 11th and 13th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 1999-2004
Signed into law on December 3, 2009
14th Congress
40 Amendments to the Cooperative Code and CDA Republic Act No. 9520 14th Congress
Charter
41 Amendments to the Corporation Code 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
1999-2004
42 Amendments to the Consumers Act Republic Act No. 10623 15th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the amendments to the
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Consumers Act; MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the

enactment of a law that will institute convergence in
providing residential and business consumers with a
broad array of new information services and to
provide services in innovative and efficient ways;
protect consumers from licensed and unlicensed travel
agents, tour operators and other service providers in
the travel and tourism industry
43 Real Estate Investment Trusts Republic Act No. 9856 Lapsed into law on December 17, 2009
14th Congress
44 Amendments to the Bank Deposits Secrecy Law
45 AMLA Amendments
46 Amendment to the Savings and Credit Cooperative
Bill
47 Amendment to the SSS Law
Chapter 9: Labor
Chapter 10: Energy Independence
48 Renewable Energy Act of 2008 Republic Act No. 9513 Approved by the President on December 16, 2008
49 Biofuels Act of 2006 Republic Act No. 9367 Approved by the President on January 12, 2007
50 Natural Gas Bill 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
51 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Industry Act of 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010
2007
52 Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and
Development Bill
53 Energy Conservation Bill
Chapter 11: Power Sector Reforms
54 Amendments to the EPIRA Republic Act No. 10150 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
Congresses
Chapter 12: Responding to the Basic Need of the Poor
55 Amendments to the Cooperative Code and CDA Republic Act No. 9520 14th Congress
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Charter (Chapter 8)
56 An Act to Strengthen and Propagate Foster Care for Republic Act No. 10165 15th Congress
Abandoned and Neglected Children and Children
with Special Needs, Providing Funds Therefor and
for Other Purposes
57 An Act Requiring the Certification of DSWD to Republic Act No. 9523 14th Congress
Declare a Child Legally Available for Adoption
Proceedings Amending the Domestic Adoption Act
of 1998, the Inter-Country Adoption Act and the
Child and Youth Welfare Code, and for Other
Purposes
58 An Act Providing a Long Term Care Program to Republic Act No. 9994 14th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010: Expanded Senior Citizens Act
Address the Needs of Senior Citizens, Providing of 2010
Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes Signed into law of February 15, 2010
MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the enactment of the
Magna Carta for Senior Citizens
59 Bill Providing Special Protection to Internally 16th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the enactment of an Act
Displaced Persons Protecting/Fulfilling Human Rights and Human
Security of Persons in Conflict-Affected Areas;
MTPDP 2004-2010
House: Approved on Third Reading
Senate: Pending on 2nd Reading
60 Bill for the Augmentation of the Appropriation Republic Act No. 9700 Signed into law on August 7, 2009
Cover and Necessary Reforms for Sustaining the 14th Congress
CARP Implementation
61 Magna Carta of Women Republic Act No. 9710 14th Congress
62 Anti-Prostitution Act
63 Local Sectoral Representation Act
64 Kasambahay Act
65 Marital Infidelity Act
66 An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Capacity of 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated MTPDP 1996-1998
BFAD by Establishing Adequate Testing directs the vesting of quasi-judicial powers to BFAD
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Laboratories and Field Offices, Upgrading its

Equipment, Augmenting its Human Resource
Complement, Giving Authority to Retain its Income
and for Other Purposes
67 Bureau of Health Facilities and Services (BHFS)
Strengthening Bill
68 Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (BHDT)
Strengthening Bill
69 Amendment of Disease Notification Act of 1929
70 Midwifery Act
71 Graphic Health Warning Bill Republic Act No. 10643 16th Congress
72 Promotion of Breastfeeding in the Workplace and Republic Act No. 10028 Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009
Public Places Signed into law on March 16, 2010
14th Congress
73 Amendments of EO 51 (Milk Code)
74 Amendment to RA 7875 or the National Health Republic Act No. 10606 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the amendment to RA 7875
Insurance Act of 1995 as amended by RA 9241 otherwise known as the National Health Insurance
Act of 1995; MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the
amendment to RA 7875 or the National Health
Insurance Act of 1995 as amended by RA 9241
75 Amendments to the Local Government Code (RA 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 1999-2004
7160)
76 Bill on the Establishment of Philippine National Republic Act No. 10532 15th Congress
Health Research System and the Philippine National
Health Research Fund
Chapter 13: Automated Elections
77 Political Party Development Act of 2008 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010
78 Review of the Party List Law
Chapter 14: National Harmony – The Peace Process
Chapter 15: Healing Divisions in Society
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79 Human Rights Victim Compensation Act 12th and 13th Congresses MTPDP 2004-2010
80 Amendment to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Law (CARL)
Chapter 16: Peace and Order
81 PNP Reform and Reorganization Act 10th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; MTPDP 2004-2010
Chapter 17: Rule of Law
Chapter 18: Education
82 An Act Establishing a Multilingual Education and
Literacy Policy
83 An Act Amending the Licensure Examination for
Teacher Law
84 An Act Strengthening the Education Service Republic Act No. 10533 An Act Enhancing the Philippine Basic Education
Contracting Scheme for Basic Education System by Strengthening its Curriculum and
Increasing the Number of Years for Basic
Education, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for
Other Purposes
Signed into Law on May 15, 2013
15th Congress
85 Amendment of RA 4670 (Magna Carta of Public 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010
School Teachers)
86 Amendment of RA 7880 (Fair and Equitable
Allocation of DECS Budget for Capital Outlay)
87 Enterprise-based Education and Training Bill
88 Tertiary Education and Scholarships and Student
Financial Assistance Reforms
89 Amendment of RA 7722 (Higher Education Act of
1994) and RA 8292 (Higher Education
Modernization Act of 1997)
90 Legislation on the Typology of HEIs
91 Enactment of Region XI Regional State University
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System
92 An Act Institutionalizing the Coordination,
Development Planning and Monitoring of the
Educational System
Chapter 19: Science, Technology and Innovation
93 Review of RA 8424 (Tax Reform Act of 1997)
Chapter 20: Culture
94 National Cultural Heritage Act Republic Act No. 10066 Signed into law on March 26, 2010
14th Congress
Chapter 21: Anti-Corruption
95 Amendments to the BOT Law and Its IRR 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated
MTPDP 1996-1998
House: For Second Reading
Senate: Pending for 2nd Reading
96 Amendments to Anti-Corruption Laws
97 Bills on Anti-Corruption
Chapter 22: Bureaucratic Reforms
1998
99 Salary Standardization Law III Joint Resolution No. 4 Signed into Law on June 16, 2009
14th Congress
100 Bill on the Rationalization of the Government
Position Classification and Compensation System
101 Civil Service Code
102 Bill on the Establishment of the Career Executive
System
Chapter 23: Defense Against Threats to National Security
Chapter 24: A Responsive Foreign Policy
103 Amendments to the Foreign Service Act
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104 Amendments to the Migrant Workers Act Republic Act No. 10022 Lapsed into law on March 8, 2010
14th Congress
105 Amendments to the Passport Law
106 Amendments to the Overseas Absentee Voting Law Republic Act No. 10590 MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the amendment to RA
9189
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9189, An Act
Providing for a System of Overseas Absentee
Voting by Qualified Citizens of the Philippines
Abroad, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for
Other Purposes
Signed into law on May 27, 2013
15th Congress
Chapter 25: Constitutional Reforms
PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2011-2016)
AQUINO ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1: In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth
Chapter 2: Macroeconomic Policy
2 Fiscal Responsibility Bill 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010
SB 626 (Pending with the Senate Committee on
Finance, Econ Affairs and Ways and Means)
3 Adjustments in the excise tax on alcohol and tobacco Republic Act No. 10351 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the
products (Also in item 56) enactment of Indexation of the Excise Tax on “sin”
products
Enacted into law on December 19, 2012
4 Adjustments in the excise tax on petroleum 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
5 Rationalization of GOCCs/GFIs Republic Act No. 10149 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016
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Chapter 3: Competitive Industry and Services Sectors

6 Anti-Trust/Competition Policy Republic Act No. 10667 10th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 1999-2004
Congresses
7 Amendments to the Export Development Act
8 Land Use Plan 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
House: Committee Report for Filling
9 Amendments to the Tariff and Customs code of the  HB5525
Philippines (Also in item 22)  SB2968
House ratified the CC report on 2016-02-02,

Senate on 2016-02-02
10 Amendments to the Local Government Code (Also 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
in item 67)
11 Amendments to the Labor Code Republic Act No. 10151 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the amendment of the Labor
Code to address labor-related issues, and harmonize
and strengthen labor force and management and
ensure that country’s labor policies will be aligned
with international treaties and ratified International
Labor Organization Convention
12 Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code (Also Republic Act No. 10372
in item 23)
13 Data Privacy and Anti-Cybercrime Bills Republic Act No. 10173 (Data 12th and 15th Congresses MTPDP 2001-2004; PDP 2011-2016 directs the
Privacy Act) enactment of a Data Privacy and Anti-Cybercrime
Republic Act No. 10175 Bills
(Cybercrime Prevention Act of
2012)
14 Amendments to the Standardization Law  HB 6268: Approved on Third Reading
(Dec. 9, 2015)
 SB 2621: Approved on Third Reading
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(Jan. 18, 2016)

Pending in the Bicameral Conference Committee
15 Amendments to the Barangay Micro Business
Enterprises (BMBEs) Act
16 Magna Carta for Call Center Workers
Chapter 4: Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector
17 National Land Use Bill (Also in items 8 and 83) 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
18 National Food Authority Reorganization Act 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
1999-2004
19 An Act Rationalizing the functions of DA, DAR and
DENR
20 Accelerated Irrigation Act
21 Food Safety and Food Labeling Law Republic Act No. 10611 PDP 2011-2016
22 Amendment of the Tariff and Customs Code (Also  HB5525
in item 9)  SB2968
House ratified the CC report on 2016-02-02,

Senate on 2016-02-02
Chapter 5: Accelerating Infrastructure Development
23 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reform (Also in Republic Act No. 10372 PDP 2011-2016
item 12)
24 Establishing the Department of Information and  HB 6198: Approved on Third Reading (Oct.
Communications (DICT) via the DICT Bill (Also in 9, 2015)
item 35)
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Adopted HB 6198 as amendment to SB 2686
 SB 2686: Approved on Third Reading

(June 1, 2015)
25 Reassessment of Republic Act No. 7925 or the
Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the
Philippines, 1995
26 Convergence Bill/Information and Communications MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
Policy Act (Also in item 38)
27 Amendments to Republic Act No. 6957, as amended 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; Updated
by RA 7718, or the Philippine Build-Operate- MTPDP 1996-1998
Transfer (BOT) Law via House Bill (HB) No. 4151 House: For Second Reading
– An Act Further Amending Sections of RA 6957, as Senate: Pending for 2nd Reading
amended by RA 7718; and HB 759 – an Act  HB 6331 Approved on Third reading Feb. 1,
Creating the BOT Authority, further amending RA 2016
6957, as amended by RA 7718
 Approval on Third Reading reconsidered on
Feb, 2, 2016
 SB 3035, under CR 339: Pending on Second

Reading (Interpellation)
28 National Transport Policy (NTP) Act via HB 2222 –
An Act Setting the Direction of Parameters for the
Development and Regulation of the Transportation
System in the Philippines and for Other Purposes
29 Regulation in the Transport Sector
30 Amendments to the Philippine Water Code 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
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SB 98, 267 (Pending with Senate Committee

on Public Services)
31 Water Regulatory Act PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2001-2004 directs
32 Amendments to the Sanitation Code/Legislation for SB 2612(Pending with the Senate Committee on
Sustainable Sanitation Health and Demography; and Finance)
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33 Natural Gas Bill via HB 789 – An Act Ordaining the 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
Development of the Downstream Natural Gas  SB 2668 (Pending with the Senate committee
Industry and Consolidating for that Purpose All on Energy)
Laws Relating to the Transmission, Distribution, and
Supply of Natural Gas and for Other Purposes; and
HB 2477
34 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Bill via

Senate Bill (SB) No. 2027 – An Act Promoting the
Enhancement of Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Through the Development of Energy
Efficient Technologies, Strengthening
Organizational Relationships, and Reinforcement of
Related Laws and Statutory Provisions on Energy
35 Establishment of the Department of Information and  HB 6198: Approved on Third Reading (Oct.
Communications Technology (DICT) via Senate Bill 9, 2015)
(SB) No. 2546 – An Act creating the Department of
Information and Communications Technology Adopted HB 6198 as amendment to SB 2686
(DICT), defining its powers and functions,
appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes  SB 2686: Approved on Third Reading
(Also in item 24) (June 1, 2015)
36 Strengthening of the National Telecommunications

Commission (NTC) via HB 6968 (NTC
Reorganization Bill) – Reorganizing the National
Telecommunications Commission, defining its
powers and functions and appropriating funds
therefor
37 Amendments to RA 7925 (Public SB 42 (Pending with the Senate Committee on
Telecommunications Act of the Philippines) Public Services)
38 Convergence Bill via SB 2145 – An Act to Govern MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
the Introduction, Promotion and Development of
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Telecommunications-related Converging
Technologies and Services (Also in item 26)
Chapter 6: Towards a Resilient and Inclusive Financial Sector
39 Amendment of RA 7653 (The New Central Bank 12th Congress MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004;; MTPDP
Act) 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
House: HB 5875: Approved on Third Reading on
October 09, 2015 and transmitted to the Senate
on October 15, 2015
40 Amendment of RA 8799 (Securities Regulation 12th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; PDP 2011-2016
Code)
41 Amendment of PD 1460 (Insurance Code) Republic Act No. 10607 PDP 2011-2016
42 Amendment of RA 6939 (Cooperative Development (Pending in Second Reading)
Authority Charter or CDA Charter)
43 Amendment of BP 68 (Corporation Code of the 13th Congress MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP 2001-2004; MTPDP
Philippines) 1999-2004
 HB ____ Pending in the Committee
 SB 2945, under CR 247 Pending on Second

Reading (Period of Sponsorship)
44 Passage of Capital Market Development Bill –

Financial Sector Tax Neutrality Act (FinTax)
45 Passage of Capital Market Development Bill –
Payment System Act (PSA)
46 Passage of Capital Market Development Bill –  SB 2684 (Pending with the Committee on
Collective Investment Schemes Law (CISL) Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies)
47 Amendment of Act No. 1508 (Chattel Mortgage
Law). Provide legal framework for the acceptance of
movable assets as collaterals – QUEDANS
Chapter 7: Good Governance and the Rule of Law
48 Pursue Passage of Freedom of Information (FOI) 16th Congress PDP 2011-2016
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Bill House: Pending on 2nd Reading

Senate: Approved on 3rd Reading
49 Pursue Passage of Career Executive System (CES)
Bill
50 Pursue enactment of a law campaigning finance
reform regulating campaign contributions
51 Pursue the passage of a charter for the Commission
on Human Rights (CHR)
52 Amend the COA Charter
53 Pursue the enactment of a Whistleblower Protection 13th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; PNDP 1998
Law Congresses House: Draft Committee Report pending with the
Senate: Pending with the Committee Justice And
Human Rights
54 Provide tax credits for lawyers
Chapter 8: Social Development
Health, Nutrition and Population

55 Amendment of RA 7875 otherwise known as the Republic Act No. 10606 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the amendment to RA 7875
National Health Insurance Act of 1995 otherwise known as the National Health Insurance
Act of 1995; MTPDP 2004-2010 directs the
amendment to RA 7875 or the National Health
Insurance Act of 1995 as amended by RA 9241
56 Restructuring the Excise Tax on Alcohol and Republic Act No. 10351 PDP 2011-2016
Tobacco Products and Earmarking Portions of
Incremental Revenue for Health Programs (Also in
item 3)
57 Income Retention of National Government Hospitals
58 A National Policy on Reproductive Health, Republic Act No. 10354 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the enactment of a national
Responsible Parenthood and Population policy on reproductive health, responsible parenthood
Development and population development
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59 Strengthening of the Philippine Comprehensive

Policy on the Prevention and Control of AIDS  HB 5178- Approved on 3rd reading (12/01/14)
(Transmitted to the Senate December 3, 2014)
 SB 3223,1217 under CR 499 (Pending on

Second Reading)
60 Regulation on the Donation and Transplantation of  SB 3221 under CR 477(Pending on Second

Human Organs and Tissues from Living and Reading)
Deceased Donors
61 Establishment of a Philippine Center for Specialized
Health Care (PCHSC)
Human Resources
62 Improved management system in human resources
for health (HRH)
63 Amendment of the Medical Act of 1959
64 Amendment of the Midwifery Act
Regulation
65 Bureau of Health Facilities and Services
Strengthening
Health Information System
66 Notifiable Disease Act
Education, Training and Culture
Basic Education
67 Amendments to the education provisions of the 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
Local Government Code (Also in item 10) SB 2027 (Pending with the Committee on Local
Government)
68 Amendments to Magna Carta for Teachers
69 An Act Establishing a Multilingual Education and
Literacy Policy
70 Amendment of the Roxas Law 13th Congress MTPDP 1999-2004; PDP 2011-2016
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71 An Act Strengthening and Expanding the Education Republic Act No. 10533 An Act Enhancing the Philippine Basic Education
Service Contracting Scheme for Basic Education System by Strengthening its Curriculum and
Increasing the Number of Years for Basic
Education, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for
Other Purposes
Signed into Law on May 15, 2013
15th Congress
72 An act providing for an integrated system of
licensure, assessment, qualification and professional
development of teachers, and revising for the
purpose Republic Act No. 7836 (as amended by RA
9293)
73 Amendment to RA 8980 Republic Act No. 10157 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016
Kindergarten Education Act approved by the
President on January 20, 2012
74 Enterprise-based Education and Training Bill
75 Institutionalizing the Ladderized Education Program Republic Act No. 10647 16th Congress
Higher Education
76 Amendment to CHED Charter (RA 7722) towards
Comprehensive Higher Education Reform Law
77 Public Higher Education Institutions Restructuring
Bill
78 Regional University System in Region XI Bill
79 Comprehensive Scholarship and Student Financial Republic Act No. 10687 PDP 2011-2016
Assistance Reform Act
Housing and Urban Development
80 Creation of the Department of Housing and Urban 12th and 15th Congresses PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the
Development (DHUD) creation of the Local Housing Boards for Urban and
Urbanizable Areas all over the Philippines
House: Approved on 3rd reading
Senate: Pending on Second Reading
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 HB 6194
Approved on 3rd Reading (Dec. 16, 2015)
 SB3086
Pending on 2nd Reading (period of individual
amendment)
81 Balanced Housing Requirement for Condominium PDP 2011-2016
Projects  SB 2947 under CR 248 (Conference
Committee Report Approved by the Senate,
2/3/2016)
82 Establishment of Local Housing Boards
 HB 4963
Approved on 3rd Reading (Sept. 26, 2014)

Transmitted to the Senate on 2014-09-30 and
received by the Senate on 2014-09-30
 SB 2626 under CR 98 ( Pending Period of

individual amendments)
83 National Land Use Act (NALUA) (Also in item 8 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010; MTPDP
and 17) Congresses 2001-2004; MTPDP 1999-2004; PNDP 1998;

84 Comprehensive and Integrated Shelter Finance Act
(CISFA) II
Social Protection
85 An Act Establishing a Comprehensive System for
Registration and Licensing of SWD Agencies and
Accreditation of SWD Programs and Service
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AGENDA/CONGRESS
86 Philippine Adoption Act SB 2857 (Pending with the Committee on

Constitutional Amendments and Revision of
Codes)
87 Magna Carta for Workers in the Informal Economy
88 An Act to Strengthen and Propagate Foster Care for Republic Act 10165 PDP 2011-2016
Abandoned and Neglected Children and For Other
Children with Special Needs, Providing Funds
Therefore and for Other Purposes
89 Anti-Prostitution Bill SB 2621,2198,445 (Pending with the Committee
on Justice and Human Rights)
90 Magna Carta for Domestic Workers Republic Act No. 10361 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the enactment of a Magna
Carta for Domestic Workers
91 Magna Carta for Youth
Asset Reform
92 Land Administration Reform Act (LARA) (Also in 13th, 15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010
item 102) Congresses House: Draft Committee Report pending with the
Chapter 9: Peace and Security
93 Enactment of PNP Reorganization Law SB 2795,1871 (Pending with Committee on
Public Order and Dangerous Drugs)
94 Enactment of Comprehensive Law on Firearms, Republic Act No. 10591 PDP 2011-2016
Light Weapons and Ammunitions
95 Amendment of Organic Act of ARMM to ensure full 16th Congress PDP 2011-2016 directs the amendment of the organic
implementation of the GRP-MNLF Final Peace law of ARMM to ensure full implementation of the
Agreement GRP-MNLF Final Peace Agreement
House: Pending on 2nd Reading
 (Turno en contra)
96 An Act Strengthening Women and Children
Protection in Armed Conflict Situation  HB 4557)
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Committee Report filed on June 3, 2014

Status: Business for the day on June 4, 2014
 SB2609,422,25 (Pending with Committee on
Women, Children, Family Relations and
Gender Equality)
97 An Act Protecting/Fulfilling Human Rights and 16th Congress  HB 4744 Approved on Third Reading,
Human Security of Persons in Conflict-Affected August 26, 2014
Areas (Rights of Internally Displaced Persons)
SB 2785 Pending on 2nd Reading-Interpellations

(June 1, 2015)
98 Amendment of the AFP Republic Act No. 10349 15th Congress PDP 2011-2016
Modernization/Development Program (RA 7898) to
extend its implementation
99 Enactment of the National Defense and Security Act
to make it relevant to the contemporary global and
regional environment
100 Enactment of a Law declaring our Maritime Zones 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016
(Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone and Exclusive House: Approved on 3rd Reading
Zone) to ensure Philippine Maritime interests Senate: Pending on 2nd Reading
Chapter 10: Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the Environment
101 Sustainable Forestry Bill 15th and 16th Congresses PDP 2011-2016 directs the enactment of permanent
forest line bill
102 Land Administration Reform Bill (Also in item 92) 13th,15th and 16th PDP 2011-2016; MTPDP 2004-2010
103 Land Administration Code
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104 Marine Pollution Bill

105 Permanent Forest Line Bills
106 Bills on Enactment of Priority Protected Areas Republic Act No. 10629 15th Congress
rd
SB 2712 under CR 117 approved on 3 Reading
107 Integrated Coastal Management Bill
 HB 6360
Referred to the Committee on Rules
Status: Business for the day on 2016-01-19
 SB 3154, 100 under CR 442 (Pending 2
nd
Reading)
108 Improvement and Enhancement of Small-Scale
Mining Law
109 Legislation recognizing access to clean water and  SB 98 (Pending Committee on Public Services)
sanitation as a right
110 People’s Survival Fund (PSF) Bill Republic Act No. 10174 15th Congress
111 Archipelagic Principle Bill
112 Extended Producers Responsibility Bill
113 Formulation of the Electronic Waste (E-Waste) SB 3116, 911 (Pending with Committee on Environment
Policy Framework and Natural Resources)
114 Environment Code for LGUs
115 Marine Protected Area Bill  SB 2056, 1161 (Pending Committee on Environment
and Natural Resources)
116 PAG-ASA Modernization Law Republic Act No. 10692 16th Congress
Enacted into law on November 3, 2015
117 Bill on Hazardous and Radio Active Waste
Management
118 Minerals Management Bill SB 43 (Pending Committee on Environment and Natural
Resources)
119 Ratification of the Basel Ban Amendments
Update from Ms. Cristina Mortega (NEDA LLO)
Update from Ms. Dina Cayongcong (NEDA LLO)

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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN THE

PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

LEDAC Secretariat 2016

12 Providing for national health facilities enhancement

25 Prescribing and enforcing criteria for establishment

support S&T education development; to establish a

Senate: Pending in Committee

of the mandatory credit requirements

81 Increased capitalization of the Local Water Utilities

the increasing demand for financial assistance from

protection to workers in the informal sector and

RA 7638 or the DOE Act

full time members from three to nine and upgrading

148 Increasing the Capitalization of the Light Rail

Chapter 4: Environment and Natural Resources Management

Pollution Control Act; PNDP 1998 directs the

Republic Act No. 9208, Entitled “An Act to Institute

Republic Act No. 10524 or An Act Expanding the

69 Safeguard Measures (on the WTO Agreement on

85 Amendments to Productivity Incentives Act (RA

manpower development plans and programs

ROW for infrastructure projects

1995, Amendment to PD 198 and Amendment to PD

facilities of NIA as infrastructure project

139 Anti-racketeering Bill 10th and 11th Congresses MTPDP 1999-2004

Republic Act Nos. 9194, 10167, 10168, and 10365

12 Comprehensive Convergence Law

Pollution Control Act; PNDP 1998 directs the

House: Approved on 3rd Reading

sabotage, unauthorized access to and or interception

Consumers Act; MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the

Laboratories and Field Offices, Upgrading its

Chapter 3: Competitive Industry and Services Sectors

House ratified the CC report on 2016-02-02,

(Jan. 18, 2016)

House ratified the CC report on 2016-02-02,

Adopted HB 6198 as amendment to SB 2686

 SB 2686: Approved on Third Reading

 SB 3035, under CR 339: Pending on Second

MTPDP 1999-2004 directs the enactment of Clean

SB 98, 267 (Pending with Senate Committee

34 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Bill via

36 Strengthening of the National Telecommunications

 SB 2945, under CR 247 Pending on Second

44 Passage of Capital Market Development Bill –

Bill House: Pending on 2nd Reading

Health, Nutrition and Population

59 Strengthening of the Philippine Comprehensive

 SB 3223,1217 under CR 499 (Pending on

60 Regulation on the Donation and Transplantation of  SB 3221 under CR 477(Pending on Second

Approved on 3rd Reading (Sept. 26, 2014)

 SB 2626 under CR 98 ( Pending Period of

House: Committee Report for Filling

86 Philippine Adoption Act SB 2857 (Pending with the Committee on

Committee Report filed on June 3, 2014

SB 2785 Pending on 2nd Reading-Interpellations

104 Marine Pollution Bill

Update from Ms. Cristina Mortega (NEDA LLO)

Update from Ms. Dina Cayongcong (NEDA LLO)

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