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Law Number
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Main and Short Titles of the Law
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Date Approved
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1. Act No. 3753
(child–related law)
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Law on Registry of Civil Status
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26 November 1930
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2. Act No. 3815
(child–related law)
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An Act Revising the Penal Code and Other Penal Laws
(The Revised Penal Code)
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08 December 1930
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3. Republic Act No. 386
(child–related law)
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An Act to Ordain and Institute the Civil Code of the Philippines
(The Civil Code of the Philippines)
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18 June 1949
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4. Republic Act No. 679
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An Act to Regulate the Employment of Women and Children, to Provide Penalties for Violation Hereof, and for Other Purposes
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15 April 1952
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5. Republic Act No. 4834
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An Act Creating a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in the Province of Iloilo
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16 June, 1966
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6. Republic Act No. 4836
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An Act Creating a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Quezon City, by Amending the Charter of Quezon City
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18 June, 1966
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7. Republic Act No. 4881
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An Act Creating Council for the Protection of Children in Every City and Municipality of the Philippines and for Other Purposes
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17 June 1967
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8. Presidential Decree No. 442
(child–related law)
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A Decree Instituting a Labor Code, Thereby Revising and Consolidating Labor and Social Laws to Afford Protection to Labor, Promote Employment and Human Resources Development and Ensure Industrial Peace Based on Social Justice
(Labor Code of the Philippines)
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01 May 1974
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9. Presidential Decree No. 603
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The Child and Youth Welfare Code
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10 December 1974
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10. Presidential Decree No. 1083
(child–related law)
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A Decree to Ordain and Promulgate a Code Recognizing the System of Filipino Muslim Laws, Codifying Muslim Personal Laws, and Providing for its Administration and for Other Purposes
(Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines)
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04 February 1977
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11. Presidential Decree No. 1179
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Amending Certain Provisions of Chapter Three, Title Eight of Presidential Decree Numbered Six Hundred and Three Otherwise Known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code and for Other Purposes
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15 August 1977
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12. Presidential Decree No. 1210
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Amending Certain Provisions of Chapter Three, Title Eight of Presidential Decree Numbered Six Hundred and Three Otherwise Known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code and for Other Purposes
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11 October 1977
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13. Presidential Decree No.1563
(child–related law)
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Establishing an Integrated System for the Control and Eradication of Mendicancy, Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
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11 June 1978
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14. Presidential Decree No.1567
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Establishing a Day Care Center in Every Barangay and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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11 June 1978
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15. Presidential Decree No. 1619
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Penalizing the Use or Possession or the Unauthorized Sale to Minors of Volatile Substances for the Purpose of Inducing Intoxication or in Any Manner Changing, Distorting or Disturbing the Auditory, Visual or Mental Process
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23 July 1979
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16. Batas Pambansa Bilang 129
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An Act Reorganizing the Judiciary, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
(The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980)
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14 August 1981
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17. Batas Pambansa Bilang 232
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An Act Providing for The Establishment and Maintenance of an Integrated System of Education.
(Education Act of 1982)
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11 September 1982
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18. Executive Order No. 51, Series of 1986
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Adopting a National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Breastmilk Supplements and Related Products, Penalizing Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes
(The National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Breastmilk Supplements and Other Related Products)
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20 October 1986
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19. Executive Order No. 56, Series of 1986
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Authorizing the Ministry of Social Services and Development to Take Protective Custody of Child Prostitutes and Sexually Exploited Children, and for Other Purposes
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06 November 1986
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20. Executive Order No. 209, Series of 1986
(child–related law)
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The Family Code of the Philippines
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06 July 1987
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21. Republic Act No. 6655
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An Act Establishing and Providing for Free Public Secondary and for Other Purposes
(Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988)
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26 May 1988
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22. Republic Act No. 6728
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An Act Providing Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education and Appropriating Funds Therefore
(Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act)
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07 June 1989
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23. Republic Act No. 6809
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An Act Lowering the Age of Majority from Twenty–One to Eighteen Years Amending for the Purpose Executive Order Numbered Two Hundred Nine, and for Other Purposes
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13 December 1989
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24. Republic Act No. 6972
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An Act Establishing a Day Care Center in Every Barangay, Instituting Therein a Total Development and Protection of Children Program, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes.
(Barangay–Level Total Development and Protection Children Act)
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23 November 1990
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25. Republic Act No. 7160
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991
(Local Government Code of 1991)
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10 October 1991
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26. Republic Act No. 7277
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for the Rehabilitation, Self–Development and Self–Reliance of Disabled Persons and Their Integration Into the Mainstream of Society and for Other Purposes
(Magna Carta for Disabled Persons)
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24 March 1992
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27. Republic Act No. 7323
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An Act to Help Poor but Deserving Students Pursue Their Education by Encouraging Their Employment During Summer and/or Christmas Vacations, Through Incentives Granted to Employers, Allowing Them to only Sixty Per Centum of Their Salaries or Wages and the Forty Per Centum Through Education Vouchers to be Paid by the Government, Prohibiting and Penalizing the Filing of Fraudulent of Fictitious Claims and for Other Purposes.
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30 March 1992
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28. Republic Act No. 7600
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An Act Providing Incentives to All Government and Private Health Institutions with Rooming–in and Breastfeeding Practices and for Other Purposes
(The Rooming–in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992)
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02 June 1992
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29. Republic Act No. 7610
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An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination, Providing Penalties for Its Violation, and for Other Purposes.
(Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act)
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17 June 1992
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30. Republic Act No. 7624
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An Act Integrating Drug Prevention and Control in the Intermediate Secondary Curricula as Well as in the Non–formal, Informal and Indigenous Learning Systems and for Other Purposes.
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11 July 1992
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31. Republic Act No. 7658
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An Act Prohibiting the Employment of Children Below 15 Years of Age in Public and Private Undertakings, Amending for this Purpose, Section 12, Article VIII of Republic Act No. 7610
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09 November 1993
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32. Republic Act No. 7797
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An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred (200) Days to Not More than Two Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days
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25 August 1994
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33. Republic Act No. 7798
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An Act Amending Section 25 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 232, Otherwise Known as the Education Act of 1982
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25 August 1994
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34. Republic Act No. 7846
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An Act Requiring Compulsory Immunization against Hepatitis–B for Infants and Children Below Eight (8) Years Old, Amending for the Purpose, Presidential Decree No. 996, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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30 December 1994
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35. Republic Act No. 7880
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for the Fair and Equitable Allocation of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports Budget for Capital Outlay
(Fair and Equitable Access to Education Act)
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20 February 1995
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36. Republic Act No. 8043
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An Act Establishing the Rules to Govern Inter–Country Adoption of Filipino Children, and for Other Purposes
(Inter–Country Adoption Act of 1995)
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07 June 1995
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37. Republic Act No. 8044
(child–related law)
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An Act Creating the National Youth Commission, Establishing a National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth Development, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
(Youth in Nation Building Act)
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07 June 1995
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38. Republic Act No. 8172
(child–related law)
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An Act Promoting Salt Iodization Nationwide and for Other Purposes
[An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN)]
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29 December 1995
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39. Republic Act No. 8296
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An Act Declaring Every Second Sunday of December as the National Children’s Broadcasting Day
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06 June 1997
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40. Republic Act No. 8353
(child–related law)
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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
(The Anti–Rape Act of 1997)
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28 October 1997
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41. Republic Act No. 8369
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An Act Establishing Family Courts, Granting the Exclusive Original Jurisdiction over Child and Family Cases, Amending Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, as Amended, Otherwise Known as The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Family Courts Act of 1997)
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28 October 1997
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42. Republic Act No. 8370
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Children’s Television Act of 1997
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28 October 1997
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43. Republic Act No. 8371
(child–related law)
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An Act to Recognize, Protect and Promote the Rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples, Creating a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Establishing Implementing Mechanisms, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
[The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997]
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29 October 1997
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44. Republic Act No. 8425
(child–related law)
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An Act Instituting the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Program, Creating for the Purpose the National Anti–Poverty Commission, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and for Other Purposes
(Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act)
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11 December 1997
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45. Republic Act No. 8504
(child–related law)
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An Act Promulgating Policies and Prescribing Measures for the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, Instituting a Nationwide HIV/AIDS Information and Educational Program, Establishing a Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Monitoring System, Strengthening The Philippine National AIDS Council, and for Other Purposes
(Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)
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13 February 1998
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46. Republic Act No. 8505
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing Assistance and Protection for Rape Victims, Establishing for the Purpose a Rape Crisis Center in Every Province and City, Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
(Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998)
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13 February 1998
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47. Republic Act No. 8552
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An Act Establishing the Rules and Policies on the Domestic Adoption of Filipino Children and for Other Purposes
(Domestic Adoption Act of 1998)
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25 February 1998
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48. Republic Act No. 8750
(child–related law)
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An Act Requiring the Mandatory Compliance by Motorists of Private and Public Vehicles to Use Seat Belts Devices, and Requiring Vehicle Manufacturers to Install Belt Devices in All Their Manufactured Vehicles
(Seat Belts Use Act of 1999)
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05 August 1999
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49. Republic Act No. 8972
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for Benefits and Privileges to Solo Parents and Their Children, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000)
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07 November 2000
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50. Republic Act No. 8976
(child–related law)
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An Act Establishing the Philippine Food Fortification Program and for Other Purposes
(Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000)
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07 November 2000
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51. Republic Act No. 8980
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An Act Promulgating a Comprehensive Policy and a National System for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), Providing Funds Therefor and For Other Purposes
(ECCD Act)
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05 December 2000
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52. Republic Act No. 9155
(child–related law)
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An Act Instituting a Framework of Governance for Basic Education, Establishing Authority and Accountability, Renaming the Department of Education, Culture and Sports as the Department of Education and for Other Purposes
(Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001)
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11 August 2001
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53. Republic Act No. 9164
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending Republic Act No. 7160, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and for Other Purposes
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19 March 2002
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54. Republic Act No. 9208
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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
(Anti–trafficking in Persons Act of 2003)
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26 May 2003
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55. Republic Act No. 9211
(child–related law)
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An Act Regulating the Packaging, Use, Sale, Distribution and Advertisements of Tobacco Products and for Other Purposes
(Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003)
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23 June 2003
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56. Republic Act No. 9231
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An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7610, Otherwise Known as the “Special Protection of Children From Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act”
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19 December 2003
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57. Republic Act No. 9255
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An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of Their Father, Amending for the Purpose Article 176 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the Family Code of the Philippines
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24 February 2004
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58. Republic Act No. 9262
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An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes.
(Anti–Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004)
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08 March 2004
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59. Republic Act No. 9288
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An Act Promulgating a Comprehensive Policy and a National System for Ensuring Newborn Screening
(Newborn Screening Act of 2004)
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07 April 2004
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60. Republic Act No. 9340
(child–related law)
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An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9164, Resetting the Barangay and Sangguniang Barangay Elections, and for Other Purposes
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22 September 2005
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61. Republic Act No. 9344
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An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Welfare System, Creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council Under the Department of Justice, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act 0f 2006)
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28 April 2006
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62. Republic Act No. 9442
(child–related law)
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An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known as “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, and for Other Purposes
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30 April 2007
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63. Republic Act No. 9500
(child–related law)
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An Act to Strengthen the University of the Philippines as the National University
(The University of the Philippines Charter of 2008)
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29 April 2008
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64. Republic Act No. 9502
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for Cheaper and Quality Medicines, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code, Republic Act No. 6675 or the Generics Act of 1988, and Republic Act No. 5921 or the Pharmacy Law, and for Other Purposes
(Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008)
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06 June 2008
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65. Republic Act No. 9504
(child–related law)
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An Act Amending Sections 22, 24, 34, 35, 51 and 79 of Republic Act No. 8424, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Internal Revenue Act of 1987
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22 August 2008
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66. Republic Act No. 9512
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An Act to Promote Environmental Awareness Through Environmental Education and for Other Purposes
(Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008)
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12 December 2008
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67. Republic Act No. 9521
(child–related law)
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An Act Creating a National Book Development Trust Fund to Support Filipino Authorship
(National Book Development Trust Fund Act)
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05 March 2009
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68. Republic Act No. 9523
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An Act Requiring Certification of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to Declare a “Child Legally Available for Adoption” as a Prerequisite for Adoption Proceedings, Amending for this Purpose Certain Provisions of Republic Act of 1998, Republic Act No. 8043, Otherwise Known as the Inter–country Adoption Code, Presidential Decree No. 603, Otherwise Known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code, and for Other Purposes
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12 March 2009
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69. Republic Act No. 9547
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An Act Strengthening and Expanding the Coverage of the Special Program for Employment of Students, Amending for the Purpose Provisions of Republic Act No. 7323, Otherwise Known as the Special Program for Employment of Students
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01 April 2009
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70. Republic Act No. 9647
(child–related law)
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An Act Designating the Philippine Normal University as the Country’s National Center for Teacher Education, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
(Philippine Normal University Modernization Act of 2009)
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30 June 2009
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71. Republic Act No. 9709
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An Act Establishing a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program for the Prevention, Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Hearing Loss
(Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention Act of 2009)
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12 August 2009
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72. Republic Act No. 9710
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Women
(The Magna Carta of Women)
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14 August 2009
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73. Republic Act No. 9745
(child–related law)
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An Act Penalizing the Commission of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Prescribing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Anti–Torture Act of 2009)
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10 November 2009
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74. Republic Act No. 9775
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An Act Defining the Crime of Child Pornography, Prescribing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Anti–Child Pornography Act of 2009)
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17 November 2009
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75. Republic Act No. 9850
(child–related law)
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An Act Declaring Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines
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11 December 2009
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76. Republic Act No. 9851
(child–related law)
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An Act Defining and Penalizing Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide and other Crimes Against Humanity, Organizing Jurisdiction, Designating Special Courts, and for Other Related Purposes
(Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity)
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11 December 2009
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77. Republic Act No. 9858
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An Act Providing for the Legitimation of Children Born to Parents Below Marrying Age, Amending for the Purpose the Family Code of the Philippines, as Amended
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20 December 2009
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78. Republic Act No. 9995
(child–related law)
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An Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Photo and Video Voyeurism, Prescribing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Anti–Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2010)
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15 February 2010
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79. Republic Act No. 9999
(child–related law)
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An Act Providing a Mechanism for Free Legal Assistance and for Other Purposes
(Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010)
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23 February 2010
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80. Republic Act No. 10028
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An Act Expanding the Promotion of Breastfeeding, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7600, Otherwise Known as “An Act Providing Incentives to All Government and Private Health Institutions with Rooming–in and Breastfeeding Practices and for Other Purposes”
(Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009)
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16 May 2010
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81. Republic Act No. 10121
(child–related law)
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An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
(Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010)
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27 May 2010
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82. Republic Act No. 10070
(child–related law)
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An Act Establishing an 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 “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
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06 April 2010
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