Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act: prohibits matching FilipiNo.to foreigners

It is unlawful for any person or entity to:
- Engage in businesses or schemes for profit that match or offer Filipinos to foreigners for marriage/common law partnership via mail-order, personal introduction, email, or internet websites.
- Distribute promotional materials (brochures, flyers, advertisements) aimed at encouraging such prohibited matchmaking.
- Recruit or induce Filipinos to join clubs or associations for the purpose of matchmaking with foreigners for a fee.
- Utilize postal or internet services to promote these unlawful acts.
Exceptions: Legitimate dating websites aimed at personal and dating relationships based on shared interests are not covered under this law.

Individuals convicted of prohibited acts face:
- Imprisonment: 15 years.
- Fine: Between ₱500,000 and ₱1,000,000.
Abettors or cooperators receive the same penalties.
Offenses committed by syndicates (3 or more persons conspiring) or on a large scale (affecting 3 or more persons) lead to:
- Imprisonment: 20 years.
- Fine: Between ₱2,000,000 and ₱5,000,000.
Accessories who profit without direct participation face:
- Imprisonment: 10 years.
- Fine: Between ₱100,000 and ₱500,000.
Foreign offenders shall be deported after serving sentences and paying fines, and permanently barred from re-entry.
Corporations or juridical persons are liable through responsible officers.
Courts can suspend or revoke licenses of media or internet entities involved.

Courts shall order confiscation and forfeiture of all proceeds and properties derived from offenses in favor of the government.
Awards for damages are taken first from the offender's personal properties; if insufficient, from forfeited assets.
If illicit proceeds or properties are destroyed, concealed, or converted to avoid forfeiture, offenders must pay equivalent amounts.

Preventive, protective, and rehabilitative programs shall be established.
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA):
- Provides assistance overseas including legal aid, temporary shelter, and representation.
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD):
- Offers shelters, psychological support, 24/7 crisis hotlines, case management, and coordination with law enforcement.
Department of Justice (DOJ):
- Ensures prosecution and establishes free legal aid systems with partners.
Philippine Commission on Women (PCW):
- Participates in policy formulation and advocacy against unlawful mail-order practices.
Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO):
- Conducts pre-departure counseling, accredits NGOs, gathers research data, and runs awareness campaigns.

Cases can be filed where the offense occurred, any element of the offense took place, or where the victim resides.
The court first receiving the case gains exclusive jurisdiction.

DOJ, in coordination with other agencies and NGOs, shall promulgate implementing rules within 90 days from the Act's approval.

Separability Clause: If any part is declared unconstitutional, remaining provisions stay effective.
Repealing Clause: Repeals Republic Act No. 6955 and modifies or repeals inconsistent laws.
Effectivity: Takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or general circulation newspaper.