Bill drafted for the office of Rep. Earlpe John M. Amante 1403

Introduction

The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or Drones in the Philippines is still on its embryonic stage.  Only a handful of hobbyists are in to this type of leisure.  In the United States of America, they are estimated to be around 5,000 active users.

With the advent of cheaper models and an expanding user base, the figure is projected to be quadrupled by 2020.  Currently, the control of UAV is even available in i-phones and android devices for download.

There is even a delivery of goods and services in the US that uses this method.  The danger for the republic however starts to creep in when an industry grade UAV are weaponized.  By attaching an explosive device to an UAV (i.e  a simple dynamite, a grenade), the drone becomes a weapon’s grade missile.  You now have a smart bomb that could accurately target a person or an infrastructure.

Malacanang, Congress, or even the President could be an easy target if you know where they will be in a given time.

It is because of this possibility that the sale and use of UAV or drones should be regulated in the Philippines.  Sim cards could be purchased anonymously where tracing the owner of a particular number is close to impossible, such shouldn’t be the case with the use and acquisition of UAV or drones.

Even without weaponizing UAV, they by themselves could still cause harm by colliding with an airplane landing or taking off.  UAV or drones are accidents waiting to happen.

AN ACT

REGULATING THE SALE AND USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES/DRONES

IN THE PHILIPPINES

            SECTION 1. Title. – This act shall be known as the “Regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Drones in the Philippines”.

            SECTION 2.  Declaration of Policy. – A decade from now, use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles will have an exponential usage in the delivery of parcel business.  In the United States of America, it is projected that by the year 2020, a conservative estimate of 40, 000 UAV or drones will be flying simultaneously to deliver goods and services.  Presently, there is no regulating body that monitors the use of UAV in the country.

            SECTION 3. Definitions. – As used in this act, the following terms shall mean:

            (a)  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) – flying or hovering aircrafts that is in the air for the purpose of delivery of service or goods.

            (b)  Drones – another term to describe unmanned aerial vehicles.

           SECTION 4.  Regulatory power.  All matters related to the retirement issues and cases will be under the Department of Trade and Communications.

             SECTION 5.  Penalty.  Individuals or corporations who utilizes the use of this technology without securing permit from DOTC will be sanctioned with a fine of  of not less than One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) but not more than Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000).

            Corporate officers such as the President, Vice-President, Corporate Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager shall be punished by prison mayor and its medium and maximum periods and a fine not less than One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) but not exceeding Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000).

       SECTION 6.  Repealing clause.  All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

               SECTION 7.  Separability clause.  If any provision of this act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

             SECTION 8.  Effectivity.  This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Bill drafted for the office of Rep. Earlpe John M. Amante 1402

AN ACT REGULATING BITCOIN AND OTHER FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES CIRCULATING IN THE INTERNET

SECTION 1. Title. – This act shall be known as the “Internet Currency Regulation”.

         SECTION 2.  Declaration of Policy. – The Internet is producing a multivariate of technological production that is still unregulated in the republic.  More often than not, selling and buying of services is done through the use of bitcoin or other  financial derivatives.  To ensure economic protection and stability, the State will have to regulate the Internet buying and selling that is transpiring in the Philippine area of responsibility.

          SECTION 3. Definitions. – As used in this act, the following terms shall mean:

           (a)  Bitcoin – this refers to the currency that is being use right now in the Internet.

             (b)  Other Financial Derivative – this refers to other currency that is being used in the Internet.

              SECTION 4.  Regulatory power.  All matters related to Internet financial transactions will be under the Department of Finance.

          SECTION 5.  Penalty.  Companies and individuals operating without conforming to the rules and regulations set by the Department of Finance will be fined Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000) but not exceeding Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000).

Corporate officers such as the President, Vice-President, Corporate Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager shall be punished by prison mayor and its medium and maximum periods and a fine not less than One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) but not exceeding Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000).

            SECTION 6.  Repealing clause.  All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

                SECTION 7.  Separability clause.  If any provision of this act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

               SECTION 8.  Effectivity.  This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Bill drafted for the office of Rep. Earlpe John M. Amante 1401

AN ACT

ENSURING ALL PRIVATE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITIES TO HAVE A RETIREMENT PLAN AND BENEFITS FOR ALL OF ITS EMPLOYEES

         SECTION 1. Title. – This act shall be known as the “Retirement Plan for Private School and Universities”.

       SECTION 2.  Declaration of Policy. – Though the Labor Code already has a policy regarding retirements, some schools and universities skirts around the Labor Code to underpay prospective retirees which is beneath the industry practice and dignity of the employees.

          SECTION 3. Definitions. – As used in this act, the following terms shall mean:

         (a)  Employee/Staff/Faculty – this refers to the people responsible for the delivery of services and instruction.

      (b)  Monthly income – this refers to the gross monthly income earned by the employee for the delivery of service and instruction.

     (c)  Retirement Pay – this refers to the pay or emolument received by the employee/staff/faculty after rendering 10 years of service or more.

          SECTION 4.  Regulatory power.  All matters related to the retirement issues and cases will be under the Department of Labor and Employment.

      SECTION 5.  Penalty.  Schools and Universities operating without a viable retirement plan shall be subjected to a fine of not less than One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) but not more than Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000).

            Academic officers and corporate officers such as the President, Vice-President, Corporate Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager shall be punished by prison mayor and its medium and maximum periods and a fine not less than One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) but not exceeding Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000).

     SECTION 6.  Repealing clause.  All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

           SECTION 7.  Separability clause.  If any provision of this act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

        SECTION 8.  Effectivity.  This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.