Definitions.
Section 4
SEC. 4. Definitions.—The following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them: Measure.—Any proposed legislation either in the form of bill, resolution or otherwise or any amendment thereof. Lobbying.—The practice of promoting or opposing the introduction or passage of legislation before either House of the Congress of the Philippines or any of its committees, or promoting or opposing the confirmation of any pending appointment before the Commission on Appointments or any of its committees. Lobbyist.—Any person who engages in the practice of lobbying for hire except in the manner authorized by section twelve of this Act. Lobbying for hire shall include activities of any officers, agents, attorneys or employees of any principal who are paid a regular salary or retainer by such principal and whose duties include lobbying. Unprofessional conduct.—A violation of any of the provisions of this Act, or soliciting employment from any principal, or instigating the introduction of legislation for the purpose of obtaining employment in opposition thereto, or attempt to influence the vote of members of Congress on any measure pending or to be proposed or on any appointment submitted for confirmation by the promise of support or opposition at any future election, or by any other means than a full and fair argument on the merits thereof, or by making public any unsubstantiated charges of improper conducton the part of any other lobbyist or of any member of Congress, or engaging in practices which reflect discredit on the practice of lobbying or the Congress. Principal.— Any person, corporation or association which engages a lobbyist or other person in connection with any legislation, pending before the Congress or to be proposed, affecting the pecuniary interest of such person, corporation or association, or in connection with any appointment pending before the Commission on Appointment. Any branch or subdivision or instrumentality of government, including government-owned and government-controlled corporations, which engages a lobbyist or other person in connection with any legislation pending or to be proposed affecting the statutory powers, duties or appropriation of such branch, subdivision, or instrumentality. Docket.—The register of licensed lobbyists maintained by the Secretary of the House of Representatives and by the Secretary of the Senate (insofar as Congress is concerned) or by the Secretary of the Commission on Appointments (insofar as said Commission is concerned) pursuant to section seven of this Act. Report.—The statement of expenses filed with the Secretary of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate (insofar as Congress is concerned) or with the Secretary of the Commission on Appointments (insofar as said Commission is concerned) by lobbyists pursuant to section nine of this Act. Pecuniary interest.—This term includes without limitation any legislation which creates, alters or repeals any statutory charge by way of tax, license fee, registration fee or otherwise, or which creates, alters repeals any statutory privilege, power, restriction or obligation of any principal, or which creates, alters or repeals the powers or duties of any court or governmental agency before which the principal does business.