Republic of the Philippines
THIRD YOUTH CONGRESS
Baguio City
THIRD CONGRESS

Introduced by Hon. Ralph Julious L. Villamor

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XV of the Constitution provides that:
Section 1. The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.
Section 2. Marriage, as an inviolable social institution, is the foundation of the family and shall be protected by the State.
Section 3. The State shall defend:
The right of spouses to found a family in accordance with their religious convictions and the demands of responsible parenthood;
The right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development;
The right of the family to a family living wage and income; and
The right of families or family associations to participate in the planning and implementation of policies and programs that affects them.
Section 4. The family has the duty to care for its elderly members but the State may also do so through just programs of social security.
Aside from other Acts or continuing efforts by the agencies of the government to strengthen the sanctity of the family, it is likewise important to stress the vital function of amusement centers and theme parks in the creation of a stronger family bonding.
Amusement centers and theme parks, in the modern phase of our generation have turned as the most attractive place for families to spend leisure time. The overwhelming numbers of the daily in and out of malls in the metro and in the provinces as well shows that it has indeed took the place of amusement centers and theme parks as the first resort of families to bond.
The turn out of events in the political and economical arena have somehow affected the drastic shift top malls from these amusement centers and theme parks. The drastic increase in the general prices due to economic and political turmoil yields to the increase in amusement fees. It can also be attributed why the families rather choose spend leisure time in malls and other places because of financial constrains, thus sacrificing the benefits of the activity.
With this Act, the skyrocketing amusement fees will be slashed in favor of the families that wish to enjoy tier leisure time in amusement centers and theme parks. It would revive the dying industry of the well loved amusement centers and theme parks.
The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Ralph Julious L. Villamor

Republic of the Philippines
THIRD YOUTH CONGRESS
Baguio City

Introduced by Hon. Ralph Julious L. Villamor

AN ACT MANDATING AMUSEMENT CENTERS AND THEME PARKS TO GIVE TEN PERCENT DISCOUNT ON AMUSEMENT FEES TO FAMILY GUESTS OF AT LEAST ONE PARENT AND ONE CHILD.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as “Amusement Discount Act of 2007”
SEC. 2. Coverage. – This Act shall cover amusement centers and theme parks guests of at least on parent and one child. This grant is extended to family of 3rd degree. Eligible guests are to be determined by the management upon completion and presentation of necessary documentations. During management sale or special offers of the amusement centers and theme parks, the covered benefactors are not excluded.
SEC. 3. Purpose. – With the aid of this Act it is expected to have the following achievements:
1. strengthen the sanctity of family
2. revive the industry of amusement centers and theme parks
3. broaden options of ways for families to spend leisure time
4. increase amusement centers and theme parks revenue over time
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Games and Amusement Board (GAB) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) shall be responsible in the formulation of rules and regulation, and the monitoring of compliance to these rules. The Games and Amusement Board (GAB) shall make the mechanism to which the amusement centers and theme parks adhere. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will look unto possible tax incentive to these centers and parks to compensate for their service. This shall be issued within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act.
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise shall remain valid and subsisting.
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. – this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,

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