Republic Act 9211: The Smoking Ban I wasn’t aware till recently that a smoking ban was being enforced not only in Makati (as everyone generally knows)‚ but nationwide. The Republic Act 9211‚ also known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003‚ was signed into law last June 2003 to be in sync with the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The purpose of this act is to protect citizens from the hazards of tobacco smoke‚ to regulate all tobacco advertisements and sponsorship
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Philippine Laws and Judisprudence Databank Philippine Laws and Judisprudence Databank . (n.d.). Retrieved March 25‚ 2013‚ from The LawPhil Project: http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9262_2004.html Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act Dr. Emilia S. Visco March 26‚ 2013
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The signed Republic Act No. 10963 by President “Roa” Duterte‚ is part of the change our president wanted to do. The implementation of TRAIN Law will be beneficial to the government and the poor as it was stated by the Department of Finance that whose income below 250‚ 000 pesos are exempted from paying personal income tax (PIT). On the other hand the rich people will have a bigger contribution that will help the government to pursue and allot money to their projects such as infrastructures. The funds
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According to Republic Act 5173‚ to ensure all safe passage of all vessels and watercrafts thru all navigable waters subject to the jurisdiction of the Philippines‚ the construction of all bridges over navigable waters has to be referred to the PCG for issuance of appropriate clearance‚ particularly confirming that the structure would not be hazardous to navigation. In addition to Republic Act 5173‚ the navigational span of the bridge should be provided in a way that it does not
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Republic Act No. 9275: The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Albert P. Aquino and Aleta Belissa D. Correa Introduction As an archipelago‚ the Philippines is surrounded with water. It ranks fourth with the longest coastline in the world measuring 36‚289 km (22‚559 miles) while its water area covers 1‚830 sq km (The World Factbook). The country’s water resources have played a significant role in its development. However‚ some development efforts‚ combined with the rising demands of the ever-increasing
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Republic Act 7836 Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESCRIBING A LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Sec. 17. Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional License. — The registration of a professional teacher commences from the date his name is enrolled in the roster of professional teachers. Every registrant who has satisfactorily met all the
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Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila Twelfth Congress Third Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila‚ on Monday‚ the twenty-eight day of July‚ two thousand and three. Republic Act No. 9293 April 21‚ 2004 AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SEVENTY-EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX (R. A. NO. 7836)‚ OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION ACT OF 1994" Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
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of the Republic. Nobody was happy with their situation. The Patricians wanted to keep their power and not give anything up to other civilizations or even people of their own society. However‚ this created a lack of resources and opportunities for the Plebeians‚ who then caused turmoil for the Patricians. Their solution was to redistribute land and wealth to the poor people‚ but the lack of cooperation eventually led to the downfall of the system. There are many parallels between the Republic and today
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Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila Fourteenth Congress Second Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila‚ on Monday‚ the twenty-eighth day of July‚ two thousand eight. Republic Act No. 9520 February 17‚ 2009 AN ACT AMENDING THE COOPERATIVE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES TO BE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE COOPERATIVE CODE OF 2008" Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:: SECTION 1. Articles
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Republic Act No 8353 - The New Anti-Rape Law “An act expanding the definition of the crime of rape‚ reclassifying the same as a crime against persons‚ amending for the purpose act no. 3815‚ as amended‚ otherwise known as the revised penal code‚ and for other purposes “ SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as "The Anti-Rape Law of 1997". SECTION 2. Rape as a Crime Against Persons. - The crime of rape shall hereafter be classified as a Crime Against Persons under Title Eight of Act
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