This is a list of major acts and legislation which were signed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. It includes landmark bills which were passed during his presidency and lapsed into law.
Major acts and legislation
2016
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10923 | An Act postponing the October 2016 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by Republic Act No. 9340 and Republic Act No. 10656, Prescribing Additional Rules Governing the Conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and for Other Purposes | October 15, 2016 | [1] |
2017
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10927 | An Act Designating Casinos as Covered Persons under Republic Act No. 9160, known as the "Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001" | July 14, 2017 | [2] |
| 10928 | Amending Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8239, known as the "Philippine Passport Act of 1996" | August 2, 2017 | [3] |
| 10929 | Free Internet Access in Public Places Act | August 2, 2017 | [4] |
| 10930 | An Act Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy Regarding Driver's License by Extending the Validity Period of Drivers’ Licenses, and Penalizing Acts in Violation of its Issuance and Application, Amending for Those Purposes Section 23 of Republic Act No. 4136, as Amended by Batas Pambansa Blg. 398 and Executive Order No. 1011, Otherwise Known as The Land Transportation and Traffic Code | August 2, 2017 | [5] |
| 10931 | Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act | August 3, 2017 | [6] |
| 10932 | An Act Strengthening the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law by Increasing the Penalties for the Refusal of Hospitals and Medical Clinics to Administster Appropriate Initial Medical Treatment and Support in Emergency or Serious Cases, Amending for the Purpose Batas Pambansa Bilang 702, Otherwlse Known as “An Act Prohibiting the Demand of Deposits or Advance Payments for the Confinement or Treatment of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics in Certain Cases”, As Amended by Republic Act No. 8344, and for Other Purposes | August 5, 2017 | [7] |
| 10951 | An Act Adjusting the Amount or the Value of Property and Damage on Which a Penalty is Based and the Fines Imposed Under the Revised Penal Code, Amending for the Purpose Act No. 3815, Otherwise Known as “The Revised Penal Code”, as Amended | August 29, 2017 | [8] |
| 10952 | An Act Postponing the October 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Katabaan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632, Republic Act No. 10656, and Republic Act No. 10923, and for Other Purposes | October 2, 2017 | [9] |
| 10962 | Gift Check Act of 2017 | December 19, 2017 | [10] |
| 10963 | Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law | December 19, 2017 | [11] |
2018
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10968 | Philippine Qualifications Framework Act | January 16, 2018 | [12] |
| 10969 | Free Irrigation Service Act | February 2, 2018 | [13] |
| 11032 | Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act | May 28, 2018 | [14] |
| 11035 | Balik Scientist Act (lit. 'Returning Scientist Act') | June 15, 2018 | [15] |
| 11036 | Mental Health Act | June 20, 2018 | [16] |
| 11037 | Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act (lit. 'Nutritious Food for the Filipino Youth Act') | June 20, 2018 | [17] |
| 11038 | Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act | June 22, 2018 | [18] |
| 11039 | Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Act | June 29, 2018 | [19] |
| 11052 | Philippine Food Technology Act | June 29, 2018 | [20] |
| 11053 | Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 | June 29, 2018 | [21] |
| 11054 | Bangsamoro Organic Law | July 26, 2018 | [22] |
| 11055 | Philippine Identification System Act of 2018 | August 6, 2018 | [23] |
| 11057 | Personal Property Security Act | August 17, 2018 | [24] |
| 11058 | Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law | August 20, 2018 | [25] |
| 11106 | Filipino Sign Language Act | November 12, 2018 | [26] |
| 11131 | The Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018 | November 15, 2018 | [27] |
| 11148 | Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act (lit. 'Health and Nutrition for Mother and Child Act') | November 29, 2018 | [28] |
| 11663 | National Bible Day Act | December 20, 2018 | [29] |
| 11665 | Telecommuting Act | December 20, 2018 | [30] |
| 11666 | Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018 | December 20, 2018 | [31] |
2019
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11180 | Athletic Programs Report Act | January 3, 2019 | [32] |
| 11188 | Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act | January 10, 2019 | [33] |
| 11194 | Gabaldon Schools Buildings Conservation Act | February 7, 2019 | [34] |
| 11199 | Social Security Act of 2019 | February 8, 2019 | [35] |
| 11200 | An act providing for the rank classification in the Philippine National Police, Amending for the purpose Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975, As amended, Otherwise known as the “Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990” | February 8, 2019 | [36] |
| 11202 | Mobile Number Portability Act | February 8, 2019 | [37] |
| 11201 | Creation of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development | February 14, 2019 | [38] |
| 11203 | Rice Tariffication Act | February 14, 2019 | [39] |
| 11206 | Secondary School Career Guidance and Counseling Act | February 14, 2019 | [40] |
| 11207 | An act Providing for reasonable rates for political advertisements, Amending for the purpose section 11 of Republic Act No. 9006, otherwise known as the “Fair Election Act” | February 14, 2019 | [41] |
| 11211 | An act amending Republic Act No. 7653, otherwise known as “The New Central Bank Act”, and for other purposes | February 14, 2019 | [42] |
| 11213 | Tax Amnesty Act | February 14, 2019 | [43] |
| 11214 | Philippine Sports Training Center Act | February 14, 2019 | [44] |
| 11215 | National Integrated Cancer Control Act | February 14, 2019 | [45] |
| 11210 | 105-Day Expanded Maternity Act | February 20, 2019 | [46] |
| 11223 | Universal Health Care Act | February 20, 2019 | [47] |
| 11232 | Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines | February 20, 2019 | [48] |
| 11222 | Simulated Birth Rectification Act | February 21, 2019 | [49] |
| 11227 | Handbook for OFWs Act of 2018 | February 22, 2019 | [50] |
| 11229 | Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act | February 22, 2019 | [51] |
| 11230 | Tulong Trabaho Act (lit. 'Job Help Act') | February 22, 2019 | [52] |
| 11231 | Agricultural Free Patent Reform Act | February 22, 2019 | [53] |
| 11234 | Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act | March 8, 2019 | [54] |
| 11235 | Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act | March 8, 2019 | [55] |
| 11239 | An Act abolishing the Road Board and providing for the disposition of the motor vehicle user's charges, collections, Amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8794, entitled “An act imposing a motor vehicle user's charge on owners of all types motor vehicles and for other purposes” | March 8, 2019 | [56] |
| 11241 | Philippine Occupational Therapy Law | March 11, 2019 | [57] |
| 11249 | Speech Language Pathology Act | March 22, 2019 | [58] |
| 11261 | First Time Job Seekers Assistance Act | April 10, 2019 | [59] |
| 11285 | Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act | April 12, 2019 | [60] |
| 11291 | Magna Carta of the Poor | April 12, 2019 | [61] |
| 11292 | The Seal of Good Local Governance Act of 2019 | April 12, 2019 | [62] |
| 11293 | Philippine Innovation Act | April 17, 2019 | [63] |
| 11310 | Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act | April 17, 2019 | [64] |
| 11311 | An Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations, Stops, Rest Areas, and Roll-on/Roll-off Terminals | April 17, 2019 | [65] |
| 11312 | Magna Carta for Scientists | April 17, 2019 | [66] |
| 11313 | Safe Spaces Act | April 17, 2019 | [67] |
| 11314 | Student Fare Discount Act | April 17, 2019 | [68] |
| 11315 | Community-Based Monitoring System Act | April 17, 2019 | [69] |
| 11321 | Sagip Saka Act | April 17, 2019 | [70] |
| 11332 | Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act | April 26, 2019 | [71] |
| 11333 | National Museum of the Philippines Act | April 26, 2019 | [72] |
| 11337 | Innovative Startup Act | April 26, 2019 | [73] |
| 11346 | An Act increasing the Excise Tax on tobacco products, Imposing Excise Tax on heated tobacco products and apor products, increasing the penalties for violations of provisions on Articles subject to Excise Tax, and earmarking a portion of the total excise tax collections from Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Alcohol, Tobacco, Heated Tobacco and Vapor Products for Universal Health Care, Amending for this purpose Sections 144, 145, 146, 147, 152, 164, 260, 262, 263, 265, 288, and 289, Repealing section 288(B) and 288(C), and creating new Sections 263-A, 265-B, and 288-A of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, As amended by Republic Act No. 10963, and for other purposes. | July 25, 2019 | [74] |
| 11350 | National Commission of Senior Citizens Act | July 25, 2019 | [75] |
| 11358 | National Vision Screening Act | July 31, 2019 | [76] |
| 11361 | Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act | August 8, 2019 | [77] |
| 11362 | Community Service Act | August 8, 2019 | [78] |
| 11363 | Philippine Space Act | August 8, 2019 | [79] |
| 11364 | Cooperative Development Authority Charter of 2019 | August 8, 2019 | [80] |
| 11369 | National Student's Day of 2019 | August 8, 2019 | [81] |
| 11371 | Murang Kuryente Act | August 8, 2019 | [82] |
| 11372 | Philippine Coast Guard General Hospital Act | August 8, 2019 | [83] |
| 11392 | National Performing Arts Companies Act | August 22, 2019 | [84] |
| 11393 | Advanced Energy and Green Building Technologies Curriculum Act | August 22, 2019 | [85] |
| 11394 | Mandatory Provision of Neutral Desks in Educational Institutions Act | August 22, 2019 | [86] |
| 11396 | SUC's Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan Act | August 22, 2019 | [87] |
| 11398 | Philippine Fisheries Profession Act | August 22, 2019 | [88] |
| 11448 | Transnational Higher Education Act | August 28, 2019 | [89] |
| 11459 | Judges-at-Large Act of 2019 | August 30, 2019 | [90] |
| 11463 | Malasakit Centers Act | December 3, 2019 | [91] |
2020
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11466 | Salary Standardization Law of 2019 | January 8, 2020 | [92] |
| 11467 | An Act amending Sections 109, 141, 142, 143, 144, 147, 152, 263, 263-A, 265, and 288, and adding a new section 290-A to Republic Act 8424 as amended, otherwise known as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, and for other purposes. | January 22, 2020 | [93] |
| 11468 | National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families Act | January 23, 2020 | [94] |
| 11469 | Bayanihan to Heal as One Act | March 24, 2020 | [95] |
| 11470 | National Academy of Sports Act | June 9, 2020 | [96] |
| 11476 | GMRC and Values Education Act | June 25, 2020 | [97] |
| 11479 | Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 | July 3, 2020 | .[98] |
| 11494 | Bayanihan to Recover as One Act | September 11, 2020 | [99] |
| 11509 | Doktor Para sa Bayan Act | December 23, 2020 | [100] |
| 11510 | Alternative Learning System Act | December 23, 2020 | [101] |
| 11511 | An act amending Republic Act No. 10068 or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 | December 23, 2020 | [102] |
| 11517 | An Act authorizing the President to Expedite the processing and issuance of National and Local permits, licenses and certifications in times of National Emergency | December 23, 2020 | [103] |
2021
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11523 | Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer Act | February 16, 2021 | [104] |
| 11524 | Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act | February 26, 2021 | [105] |
| 11525 | COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021 | February 26, 2021 | [106] |
| 11534 | Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act | March 26, 2021 | [107] |
| 11549 | PNP, BFP, BJMP, and BuCor Height Equality Act | May 26, 2021 | [108] |
| 11551 | Labor Education Act | May 27, 2021 | [109] |
| 11571 | JCEC Enhancement Act | July 6, 2021 | [110] |
| 11589 | Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act | September 10, 2021 | [111] |
| 11590 | An Act Taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations, Amending for the Purpose Sections 22, 26, 27, 28, 106, 108, and Adding New Sections 125-a and 288(G) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes | September 22, 2021 | [112] |
| 11592 | LPG Industry Regulation Act | October 14, 2021 | [113] |
| 11595 | An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8762, Otherwise Known as the "Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000", by Lowering the Required Paid-up Capital for Foreign Retail Enterprises, and for Other Purposes | December 10, 2021 | [114] |
| 11596 | An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof | December 10, 2021 | [115] |
| 11641 | Department of Migrant Workers Act | December 30, 2021 | [116] |
2022
| R. A. No. | Title / Description | Date signed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11642 | Domestic Administrative Adoption and Child Care Act | January 10, 2022 | [117] |
| 11646 | Microgrid Systems Act | January 21, 2022 | [118] |
| 11647 | An Act Promoting Foreign Investments, Amending Thereby Republic Act No. 7042, Otherwise Known as the "Foreign Investments Act of 1991," as Amended, and for Other Purposes | March 2, 2022 | [119] |
| 11648 | An Act Providing for Stronger Protection Against Rape and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Increasing the Age for Determining the Commission of Statutory Rape, Amending for the Purpose Act No. 3815, as Amended, Otherwise Known as "the Revised Penal Code," Republic Act No. 8353, Also Known as "the Anti-Rape Law of 1997," and Republic Act No. 7610, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act" | March 4, 2022 | [120] |
| 11650 | An Act Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners With Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education, Establishing Inclusive Learning Resource Centers of Learners With Disabilities in All Schools Districts, Municipalities and Cities, Providing for Standards, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes | March 11, 2022 | [121] |
| 11659 | An Act Amending Commonwealth Act No. 146 otherwise known as the Public Service Act | March 21, 2022 | [122] |
| 11683 | An Act Amending Section 450 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9009, by Providing for the Requisites for the Conversion of a Municipality Into a Component City, and for Other Purposes | April 10, 2022 | [123] |
| 11684 | Mt. Arayat Protected Landscape Act | April 8, 2022 | [124] |
| 11685 | Mt. Pulag Protected Landscape Act | April 8, 2022 | [124] |
| 11686 | Naga-Kabasalan Protected Landscape Act | April 8, 2022 | [124] |
| 11687 | Tirad Pass Protected Landscape Act | April 8, 2022 | [124] |
| 11688 | Banao Protected Landscape Act | April 8, 2022 | [124] |
| 11691 | Judiciary Marshals Act | April 11, 2022 | [125] |
| 11696 | Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022 | April 13, 2022 | [126] |
| 11697 | Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act | April 15, 2022[a] | [127] |
| 11698 | Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act | April 15, 2022[a] | [127] |
| 11701 | An Act Granting Night Shift Differential Pay to Government Employees Including Those in Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations and Appropriating Funds Therefor | April 13, 2022 | [128] |
| 11706 | An Act Providing for the Establishment of Timbangan Ng Bayan Centers in Public and Private Markets, Amending for the Purpose Chapter Ii, Title Iii of Republic Act No. 7394, Otherwise Known as the "Consumer Act of the Philippines" | April 13, 2022 | [129] |
| 11709 | An Act Strengthening Professionalism and Promoting the Continuity of Policies and Modernization Initiatives in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, by Prescribing Fixed Terms for Key Officers Thereof, Increasing the Mandatory Retirement Age of Generals/Flag Officers, Providing for a More Effective Attrition System, and Providing Funds Therefor | April 13, 2022 | [130] |
| 11711 | An Act Further Amending Republic Act No. 4566, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Contractors’ License Law | April 27, 2022 | [131] |
| 11712 | Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances for Health Care Workers Act | April 27, 2022 | [132] |
| 11713 | Excellence in Teacher Act | April 27, 2022 | [133] |
| 11765 | An Act Affording More Protection to Consumers of Financial Products and Services | May 6, 2022 | [134] |
| 11766 | An Act Fixing the Validity Period of the License to Own and Possess, Registration, and Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence or Place of Business, Amending for the Purpose Sections 7 and 19 of Republic Act No. 10591, Otherwise Known as the "Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act" | May 6, 2022 | [135] |
| 11767 | Foundling Recognition and Protection Act | May 6, 2022 | [136] |
| 11768 | An Act Strengthening the Sangguniang Kabataan, Institutionalizing Additional Reforms to Revitalize Youth Participation in Local Governance and by Providing Honorarium, Other Benefits, and Privileges, Amending for the Purpose Certain Sections of Republic Act No. 10742, Otherwise Known as the "Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015" | May 6, 2022 | [137] |
| 11840 | Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. charter | June 17, 2022[138][a] | [139] |
| 11861 | Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act | June 4, 2022[a] | [140] |
| 11862 | An Act Strengthening the Policies on Anti-Trafficking in Persons, Providing Penalties for Its Violations, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9208, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003", and Other Special Laws | June 23, 2022 | [141] |
| 11898 | Extended Producer Responsibility Act | July 23, 2022[a] | [139][142] |
| 11900 | Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act | July 25, 2022[a] | [143] |
| 11904 | Creative Industries Charter of the Philippines | July 28, 2022[a][144] | [139] |
| 11917 | Private Security Services Industry Act | July 30, 2022[a] | [139][145] |
| 11926 | Willful and Indiscriminate Discharge of Firearms | July 30, 2022[a][146] | [139] |
| 11927 | Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act | July 30, 2022[147][a] | [139] |
| 11928 | Separate Facility for Heinous Crimes Inmates Act | July 30, 2022[a] | [139][148] |
| 11929 | National Music Competitions for Young Artists Act | July 30, 2022[a][149] | [139] |
| 11930 | Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Children (OSAEC) Law | July 30, 2022[a] | [139][148] |
Notes
See also
References
External links
- "Republic Acts". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines.
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