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Republic ofthe Philippines
House of Representatives
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 646

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to convert the stretch of road from Magapit-Lasam Road in the
Municipality of Lasam, Cagayan into a National Road

Magapit-Lasam Road is a barangay road connecting five (5) barangays of Lasam,
Cagayan namely: Minanga Sur; Minanga North, Malinta; Nicolas Agatep; and Centro 2.
It has a total length of 8.90 km. connecting Jct. Logac-Lasam-Gagabutan Road from the
south to the Maharlika Highway (Asian Highway 26) to the North. The road is open to all
types of vehicles during summer but four-wheeled vehicles cannot passed through
during rainy days. The existing road composed of 1.80km of paved concrete with two
(2) concrete and steel bridges respectively

Lasam is primarily an agricultural community and its people derive their income mainly
from farming and livestock raising. When this road is rehabilitated and paved, it serves
as the most economical and shortest route to commuters coming from the eastern part
of Cagayan to the municipalities of Lasam and Rizal, Cagayan also to the
CAR Region. Moreover, it will greatly enhance the Socio-Economic Development of
communities wherein most of them are corn and the famous “ARINGAY’" rice producers
and the so-called Rice Granary of the North. Well developed and maintained roads
enhance agricultural production in support to the Food Security Program of the National
Government.

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national government thru the
Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channelled to accelerate the
betterment of Magapit-Lasam Road, and "thus the hastening of economic growth of
influenced areas.

This bill has been filed during the 15" Congress, favorably acted by the concerned
Committee, approved by the House on Third and Final Reading, and consequently
transmitted to the Senate for its action. It was also favorably acted by the concerned
Senate Committee but its consequent approval by the Senate was stalled by the sine
die adjournment of the 15" Congress

In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought

aby Bre Oro
}Y ALINE VARGAS-ALFONSO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 646

Introduced by Rep. BABY ALINE VARGAS-ALFONSO.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF MAGAPIT-LASAM ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LASAM, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The road starting from Magapit-Lasam Road, Municipality of Lasam
Province of Cagayan is hereby converted into a national road

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines one: OF JUL 201
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES)

‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 72 5

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Flash floods hit Metro Manila on 3” of July 2012.

The culprit, it appears, is that some 661 manholes and drainage inlets are
missing if not plugged by private contractors of the Department of Public Works and
Highways while asphalting thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

Manholes and drainage inlets, which if not missing, are otherwise plugged as a
result of asphalting partly contribute to flash floods in that those covered manholes
become no longer accessible for flood control teams to declog,

Private contractors must therefore be held responsible for this man-made
disaster. In fact, they should be slapped with corresponding fines and penalties like
withholding their retention fees or if they continue with this kind of work, be blacklisted
from conducting government projects.

These manholes aid workers to remove silt and waste that clog canals and
impede the flow of floodwater. Waste deposit buildups are hard to reach resulting in
slow recession of flood water which results in flooding and traffi pe
incessant rains that easily cause floods at gutter-deep leve

It is the intention of this bill to inculcate corpordte
contractors doing business with government in pi
floods not cause them.

The immediate passage of this measure is tHe


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__725

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING PRIVATE CONTRACTORS IN ROAD RELATED PROJECTS OF
GOVERNMENT FROM PLUGGING MANHOLES AND DRAINAGE INLETS AND
PROVIDING SANCTIONS THEREFOR

Be it enacted in Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Manholes and Drainage Iniets
Preservation Act of 2013"

SEC. 2. Under this Act, all manholes and drainage inlets must be preserved in
major thoroughfares of Metro Manila within the National Capital Region and no
obstruction or plugging should be caused by private contractors of the Department of
Public Works and Highways in road related projects.

SEC. 3. It shall be prohibited for private contractors of the Department of Public
Works and Highways and their sub-contractors in road related projects to
plug, obstruct, or cause the concreting or asphalting of manholes and drainage inlets.

In case of violation under this Act, the penalty of withholding of retention fees
and/or being blacklisted from conducting government projects shall be slapped against a
private contractor or its sub-contractor found to cover, plug or obstruct existing manholes
and drainage inlets.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

Approved, v
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Reguiar Session

851

HOUSE BILL NO.

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo _

EXPLANATORY NOTE

{n ts Preamble, the Constitution ays emphasis on that which ‘shall embooy
our ideals

‘Offvand, white i is reposed upon Congress to rename a street, boulevard, or
highway upon rational basis and justification, ft shalt he more bie
constituents themselves be the ones to propose how a sireet, boulevard or highway
should be named or after whom.

This bill seriously lers reneming the present Re
Barangay North Fainview in Quozon City to bo called or be nal
Josephine Cojuangeo Reyes. Under this measure, Regalardo Aver
fenamed as “Di. Josephine C. Reyes Avenue”,

This measure is in fiting tribute to the late Dr. Josephine Cojuangco Reyes,

man of the Far Easteim University - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical
‘oundation Medical Center (FEU-NRMF) who was directly responsible for bringing
the hospital and medical schoo! to Faliview.

FEU-NRMF, hospitai and medical school, opened its doors In 1999 and this
saw the surrounding community flourish with numerous businesses and
establishments having sprouted to service students and employ

re importantly, with over 128 beds in the service wards, FEU-NRMF
through th the committed stewardship of the late Or, Josephine C. Reyar ha delivered
quaiity healthcare to focal residents who do not have the means to ay for otherwise
costly private hospitals, _

~

‘The approval of this dill is most earnestiy pr ince thie is viewed ashe

simple instrument that the community share and the ideal and aspiration
forth by the former chairman of FEU-NRME.



Republic of the Philipines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Reguiar Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 851

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
RENAMING REGALADO AVENUE iN BARANGAY NORTH FAIRVIEW IN QUEZON
CITY TO DR. JOSEPHINE C. REYES AVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the
Phillppines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The present Regalado Avenue (South) is hereby renamed as the
new "Dr, Josephine C. Reyes Avenue’,

SEC. 2. Under this Act, Regalado Avenue (South) in Barangay North Fairview in
Quezon City is renamed as “Dr. Josephine C. Reyes Avenue" in fitting tribute to her
tuable contiibution to the cormunity.

SEC. 3. This Act shail take effect sixty (60) days after ite publication in the
Official Gazette and in at least three (3) newspapers of. generai circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Tim
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS H

First Regular Session

669

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines is one of the most disaster prone countries in the
world. An average of 20 typhoons hit the country annually and more often
than not, Catanduanes is every typhoon’s landfall

The people of Catandanes have become resilient in coping with every
storm that comes their way. Despite this, true is the fact that almost every
strong typhoon that hits the province renders many of my constituents
homeless and displaced.

Aside from strong typhoons, natural calamities such as landslides
strike Catanduanes whenever strong rains batters. | am a witness to how,
whenever there are disasters and calamities, my constituents painstakingly
hurdle every inch to rebuild not just their homes but also their lives all over
again.

The passage of this bill which will establish a disaster and emergency
center in every municipality in Catanduanes will help provide temporary
shelter to my constituents who will be homeless whenever a natural calamity
and/or disaster occurs.

The State, in upholding a just and dynamic social order shall promote
the general welfare of its people. It is in the light of the foregoing that the
enactment of this bill into a law is earnestly sought

CESAR V. SARMIENTO

RECEIVED
one JUL 201

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

669

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DISASTER AND EMERGENCY CENTER IN
EVERY MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Disaster and Emergency
Center in every municipality in the province of Catanduanes.

SECTION 2. The establishment of such Disaster and Emergency
Centers shall be undertaken by the Department of National Defense Office of
Civil Defense (DND-OCD).

SECTION 3. The Disaster and Emergency Centers shall provide a
temporary shelter to persons who were rendered homeless and/or displaced
by reason of natural calamities and/or disasters and will serve as a refuge for
them during the duration of the calamity and/or disaster or until they are
rehabilitated.

SECTION 4. The amount of Twenty Two Million Pesos
(P22,000,000.00), Two Million for each town, is hereby appropriated for this
purpose to be charged to the appropriations of the Department of National
Defense under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the concerned

local government units shall undertake the maintenance of the centers.


SECTION 5. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 02 JUL 2013

Quezon City \

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES { Sart fa
<a

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

847

HOUSE BILLNO._____

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Among the indicators of development is an organized and efficient mass transport
system.

The establishment of a mass transport system in the District of Novaliches will not
only provide accessibility and mobility to its people, but this will also further the already
present development in the district.

This shall act shall institutionalize a Metro Rail Transit 7 which shall connect areas
like Novaliches in Quezon City, Caloocan City and San Jose del Monte City.

As supported by statistics, Quezon City has been at the forefront of economic
development and, thus, catalyzing international and national growth. As such, a mass
transport system will be of aid in sustaining this growth, bearing in mind the reduction of
traffic congestion and preventing pollution and other environmental concerns.

This measure is an initiative of the 15 Congress through the Honorable Winston
Castelo of the Second District of Quezon City.

Itis in this light that a mass transport system is being considered, hence, the speedy
passage of this bill is earnestly pursued.

FREDO D. VARGAS III



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLNno.__847

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A MASS TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN NOVALICHES IN QUEZON CITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be provided a Modern Mass Transport System running from
Novaliches in Quezon City through Caloocan City to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan.

SEC. 2. The Metro Rail Transit 7 Project shall be implemented for the realization of
this mass transport system.

SEC. 3. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall endorse
this Modern Mass Transport System for funding either through a government guarantee
Official Development Assistance (ODA) or private sector participation under a Build-
Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme as a multi-year project for purposes of it funding.

Thereupon, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) shall be
responsible for the implementation and operationalization of the Metro Rail Transit Project
including detailed engineering studies, acquisition of sites, equipment, materials and
services to be used directly for the project.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least (2)
national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 684

Introduced by: Cong. George P. Amaiz,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Metro Dumaguete Diversion road in
the Province of Oriental Negros into a national road.

The Bacong-Dumagvete City-Sibulan Road, otherwise known as
the Metro Dumaguete Diversion Road, was endorsed by the RDC to
DPWH and approved for inclusion in the Central Visayas Regional
Development Investment Program (RDIP) on 23 March 2003 through
Resolution No. 16 (S. 2003). The project is also included in the CY 2011-
2016 RDIP. This was later on endorsed again by the RDC.

DPWH has prepared a feasibility study on the said road project
which indicated that it is technically and economically viable for
improvement or construction to either asphalt concrete (AC) or
Portland cement concrete (PCC).

‘A major constraint to the funding of this road project by DPWH is
that this is a local road. While the City of Dumaguete has initially
acquired some properties along the road section and undertaken
some civil works in the same, they could not carry out major road works
due to limited financial resources.

The development of this road is vital in view of the fast economic
development of Metro Dumaguete, which is emerging as home for a
second or third wave growth center for the BPO sector. I will also ease
the heavy traffic situation curently experienced in the city especially
along the Dumaguete North Road and Dumaguete South Road.

In view of the foregoing reGsons, jHe approval of this bill is
eamestly sought.

Oriental Negros


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 684

Introduced by: Cong. George P. Amaiz

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE METRO DUMAGUETE DIVERSION ROAD IN THE
PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL NEGROS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of
the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Metro Dumaguete Diversion Road in the Province
of Oriental Negros is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) is hereby directed fo implement this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Phili = CEIVE]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV Pr AY) 3
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 683

Introduced by: Cong. George P. Arnaiz

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the junction of Dumaguete North Road,
Brgy. Looc to San Antonio, Municipality of Sibulan, to Brgys. Ballli-
Pulangbato-Palinpinon-Balugo-Balabag, all of the Municipality of
Valencia, connecting the Dumaguete-Valencia-Bacong National
Highway into a national road.

This provincial road network, which is connected to the nearest
national highway, is essential to the growth and development not only
of the said local government units but also to the entire province. It
connects to the road going the Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant
which generates 192.5 megawatts of total power capacity and
supplies power to the provinces of Oriental Negros, Negros Occidental,
lloilo, Aklan and Antique, and therefore needs to have a good
conditioned road. However, due to some urgent needs which require
immediate funding as they will hamper the delivery of basic services to
our people, the maintenance and improvement of this vital
infrastructure project has not been given top priority. This situation
therefore call for the turn-over of this road to the national government
by way of converting this provincial road into a national road for the
great benefit of the traveling public.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is
eamestly sought.

IRGE P. ARNAIZ
Representative
206 District, Oriental Negros


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 683

Introduced by: Cong. George P. Arnaiz

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JUNCTION OF DUMAGUETE NORTH ROAD, BRGYS.
LOOC-SAN ANTONIO, MUNICIPALITY OF SIBULAN TO BRGYS. BALILI-
PULANGBATO - PALINPINON - BALUGO - BALABAG, ALL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF VALENCIA, CONNECTING THE DUMAGUETE-VALENCIA-
BACONG NATIONAL HIGHWAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of
the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The junction of Dumaguete North Road, Brgys. Looc-
San Antonio, Municipality of Sibulan, to Brays. Balli-Pulangbato-
Palinpinon-Balugo-Balabag, Municipality of Valencia, connecting the
Dumaguete-Valencia-Bacong National Highway is hereby converted
into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) is hereby directed to implement this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City RECEIV
91 JUL 2913
Sixteenth Congress Ke
First Regular Session Xz
751 nee

HOUSE BILL NO. A

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road connecting Barangays San
Vicente, Calendola and San Antonio in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna,
into a national road and appropriating funds for the maintenance and improvement
of the road.

The provincial road in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, traverses
three (3) economically depressed barangays namely San Vicente, Calendola and
San Antonio. It provides access to various points in the community and serves as
arteries for a more enhanced trade and commerce and faster flow of services.

Without appropriate funding for maintenance, however, the provincial road
slowly deteriorated through the years. Thus, there is a need to provide funds for
the continuous maintenance of the road for the general welfare of the commuters.

The conversion of the said provincial road into a national road will provide
bigger budget for its repair and maintenance. As a consequence, travel will be
faster and easier both for local and foreign investors who will be attracted to invest
in vital projects related to tourism, infrastructure and other similar important
undertakings in the Province of Laguna and the rest of the Provinces of Cavite,
Batangas and Rizal.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__791

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE SAN VICENTE-
CALENDOLA-SAN ANTONIO PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF
SAN PEDRO, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Barangays of San
Vicente, Calendola and San Antonio, in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna,
is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
its program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

789

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

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important for every Filipino to remember the noble service and unspeakable sacrifice of those

¢ and order cannot be won without our nation's veterans and military personnel. It is

who have worn this nation's uniform as well as the unsung heroes who performed such
exemplary service for the betterment of this nation and the lives of our countrymen, The attached

bill aims to give due recognition and h honor to the myriad sacriti

cs by out veterans, military
personnel and our fellow citizens who rendered distinguished scrvices.to our nation. This is
achieved by establishing at least one (1) National Cemetery in each region and major island to

serve as a memorial and final resting place to our modern heroes.

This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15 Congress. The approval of

this bill is earnestly sought now in the 16 Congress.

sentative
of Northern Samar



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

w 789

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

ANACT
ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CEMETERIES
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AND MAINTENANCE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established at least one (1) National Cemetery in each Region and
major island to serve as a memorial and final resting place for veterans, military personnel .and
citizens who have rendered distinguished services to the nation,

SECTION 2. The President of the Philippines shall establish each National Cemetery by
individual Presidential Proclamation which shall set aside a portion of government land for the
purpose.

SECTION 3. Military veterans and military personnel who die in the line of duty, persons who
have rendered distinguished service to the nation, and such other persons as may be determined
by the President of the Philippines shall be entitled to burial in the national cemetery.
SECTION 4. The administration, maintenance, and security of the national cemeteries shall be
under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO). Funds for the purpose
shall be included in the annual appropriations of the PVAO.

SECTION S. All laws, orders, or decrees in contravention herewith are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines

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Quezon City »
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Sixteenth Congress { DATE: ve OL UL 2018 2013

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 750

—
Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez ~~

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A provincial road which serves as the boundary separating City of San
Pedro, Laguna from Muntinlupa City, the Daang Hari Road services commuters
and motorists from Laguna, Cavite, Las Pifias, Muntinlupa and other neighboring
towns and cities.

Improvement and reconstruction on the road has been continuously
undertaken by the Province of Laguna ever since its construction, which resulted
in the improvement of its surfacing, road alignment and drainage structures. This
development led to increased traffic of commuters and motorists from nearby
towns and cities which paved the way for an increase in the trade and commerce
in the area.

Without appropriate funding for its maintenance, however, the Daang Hari
Road will slowly deteriorate and eventually fall into disrepair, setting back
whatever economic growth the road's opening had spurred. Thus, the need to
provide funds to maintain the road at its best condition for the general public's
welfare.

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national
government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways, will ensure
the improvement and maintenance of the Daang Hari Road and sustain the socio-
economic development in the area.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is highly recommended.

O
1 District, Laguna)


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _750

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE DAANG HARI ROAD
IN BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF SAN PEDRO, PROVINCE OF
LAGUNA, FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREON

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Daang Hari Road in Barangay San Antonio, City of San
Pedro, Province of Laguna, is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its
program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Sky \

PNG, 2)

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
REGULAR SESSION)

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City 9°
HOUSE BILL NO. my 883

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Mabuhay High School into the MABUHAY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at Mabuhay, Prosperidad.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: The
State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels,
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

The Municipality of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing
local government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be

approved.

HON. MARIA ENTINA G. PLAZA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 883

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MABUHAY HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE “MABUHAY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur to be known as the
“Mabuhay National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the
Mabuhay High School are hereby transferred to the “Mabuhay National High School,”
the initial funding for which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations
of Mabuhay National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operation of the Mabuhay National High School.
Thereafter the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
430
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the road: Junction National Road Murcia-Brgy.
Concepcion to Junction National Road Talisay City in the Province of Negros Occidental,
into a national road,

The proposed road for conversion passes through the following Barangays in
: Brgy. Zone 5, Brgy. Zone 4, Brgy. Zone 3, Brgy. Zone 2, Brgy. Salvacion, Brey.
Allegria and the following Barangays in Talisay City: Brgy. Cabatangan, B
Concepcion, Brgay. Matab-ang, Brgy. Zone 10.

Murcia

‘The Municipality of Murcia and City of Talisay are two of the areas with the most
potential in terms of economic progress and tourism in the Third District of Negros
Occidental. The City of Talisay boasts of its ancestral homes and one of the famous
tourist attraction in the province, the Ruins of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson Mansion.
‘The Municipality of Murcia, meanwhile, is home to the popular hot-spring Mambukal
Resort and is also on its way to transforming from an agricultural town to an economic
zone.

Better roads is an imperative to further the growth in these areas, The
conversion of Junction National Road Murcia-Brgy. Concepcion to Junc, National Road
Yalisay City will assure budgetary appropriations for its repair and maintenance.
Improvement of this road would definitely provide an alternative road to access the
famous landmarks in both Murcia and Talisay City, guarantee enhanced economic
activities and also allow people in these areas to have better access to government
services and means of livelihood.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

AVFREDD) “ALBEE B. BENITEZ.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bino.__489

Introduced by Rep. Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez

AN ACT CONVERTING THE JUNCTION NATIONAL ROAD MURCIA - BRGY.
CONCEPCION - JUNCTION NATIONAL ROAD TALISAY CITY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATIING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Junction National Road Murcia ~ Brgy. Concepcion - Junction
National Road, Talisay City, Negros Occidental is hereby converted into a national road

under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2, The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways.
‘Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of the national road

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after its publication in

at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS) GS oN
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) * RECEIVED @\
REGULAR SESSION) oh JUL 01s \
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City g9.9
HOUSE BILL NO. ee

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Laminga High School into the LAMINGA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at Don Alejandro, San Luis.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: The
State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels,
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

‘The Municipality of San Luis, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing local
government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be
approved.

ABIGINAL SIGNED

HON. MARIA VALENTINA G, PLAZA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 882

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LAMINGA HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE “LAMINGA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay Don Alejandro, San Luis, Agusan del Sur to be known as the
“Laminga National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the
Laminga High School are hereby transferred to the “Laminga National High School,” the
initial funding for which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of
Laminga National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operation of the Laminga National High School.
Thereafter the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

“ "249

House Bill No.

introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen $. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XII, Section 11 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines states that
“The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to the people at
-dzhle cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled,
#7 and children, The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.”

Undoubtedly, the flesh and blood of the abovementioned constitutional provision are the
spitals especially those in the provinces. Due to the exorbitant price of

uur people depend on them for their medical needs and requirements.

The Davao Regional Hospital in Apokon, Tagum City, Davao de! Norte is one of these
institutions. Established by Republic Act No. 7179 on July 22, 1991, the hospital is a
grovving regional tertiary, training and teaching institution. Over the years, however, it has grown
beyond the ambit of a 200-bed capacity hospital. Even its physical siructure has substantially
improved and expanded such that it can now accommodate twice its original bed capacity. The
influx of patients especially indigents has become unstoppable. This 200-bed hospital now
accommodates over 300 in-patients daily and it is expected that the figure will steadily rise in the

coming years.

~egard, there is an urgent need to pass a law increasing the bed capacity of the
0 to 500 beds to cope with the the increasing demand for

Hence, this legislative measur

s approvel is timely, beneficial and necessary.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

r 240

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE DAVAO REGIONAL
HOSPITAL FROM TWO HUNDRED (200) TO FIVE HUNDRED (500) BEDS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Davao Regional Hospital, a national
medical hospital created through Republic Act No, 7179, is hereby increased from two hundred
(200) to five hundred (500) beds with concomitant manpower complement.

SEC. 2. The increase in the bed capacity of the Davao Regional Hospital from two
hundred (200) to five hundred (500) beds shall be implemented for a period of not more than
four years from the approval of this Act.

3. The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department’s program the
of the increase in the bed capacity of the Davao Regional Hospital, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Ail laws, decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act shall be
amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 964

Introduced by Honorable Erlinda M. Santiago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 9, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides: “The State
shall, by law, and for the common good, undertake, in cooperation with the
private sector, a continuing program of urban land reform and housing
which will make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic
services to underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban centers and
resettlement areas. x x x”

Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, otherwise known as the “Urban
Development and Housing Act of 1992” was enacted primarily to uplift the
conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in
resettlement areas by making available to them decent housing at affordable
cost, basic services, and employment opportunities. Section 28 of RA 7279
provides for the situations when eviction and demolition shall be allowed.
Among others, eviction and demolition shall be allowed “when there is a
court order.”

This bill seeks to amend Section 28 (c) of RA No. 7279 by
emphasizing that the “court order” referred to therein shall apply only to
final and executory judgments. Likewise, the proposed measure modifies
said provision to the effect that no execution pending appeal shall be granted
or allowed by the courts in cases involving underprivileged and homeless
citizens who are beneficiaries under RA No. 7279. This implies that these
individuals have no money to pay the appeal fees or the supersedeas bond
necessary to stay the execution of an ejectment case pending appeal. Hence,
this bill.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

El IDA M. SANTIAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N 904

Introduced by Honorable Erlinda M. Santiago

AN ACT
ALLOWING THE ORDER OF EVICTION OR DEMOLITION BY
THE COURTS ONLY WHEN JUDGMENT BECOMES FINAL AND
EXECUTORY AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT
NUMBERED SEVENTY-TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY NINE
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING ACT.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines

in Congre embled:

SECTION 1. Paragraph (c) of Section 28 of Republic Act No. 7279 is

hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 28. ction and Demolition. — Eviction or
demolition as a practice shall be discouraged. Eviction or

demolition, however, may be allowed under the following

situations:

XXX XXX XXX
“(c) When there is a court order for eviction and

demolition [.] BASED ON A FINAL AND EXEC!

TORY
JUDGMENT: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT, WHEN A

JUDGMENT HAS BEEN RENDERED AND AN APPEAL


HAS BEEN DULY PERFECTED BUT A PARTY WHO IS

AN UNDERPRIVILEGED AND HOMELESS CITIZEN AS
DEFINED IN THIS ACT FAILS TO FILE SUFFICIENT
BOND, THE SAME SHALL NOT BE A CAUSE FOR
COURTS TO ISSUE AN ORDER FOR EXECUTION OF
JUDGMENT."

x x x
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
oN
Republic of the Philippines
Houselot Reprcccatatives 3 Re Cr VED

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bil__ 8 30

Introduced by Hon. Jonathan A. De la Cruz

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education and life training always figure prominently as one of the most important goalof every family.
That is why parents and their children go to such lengths often foregoing other needs just to ensure that at least
a member of the family gets to have a respectable degree of education and training.

One of the factors accounting for a big chunk of ever increasing school fees is the tax imposed by local
governments on private educational institutions.

Considering that under Section 4(3) of Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution all revenues of non-stock,
non-profit educational institutions are exempt from taxes, that same privilege should likewise be granted to
private educational institutions falling into the category of a stock corporation inasmuch as such is considered
“for and from educational purposes’.

In this regard, Section 143 (h) of Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of
1991 needs to be amended to exempt private educational institutions falling into the category of a stock

corporation from local taxes.

In light of the above, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

JonfiHAN A. DE LA CRUZ


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 830

Introduced by Hon. Jonathan A. De la Cruz

AN ACT EXEMPTING PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL TAX
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. “Section 143 (h) of the Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code
of 1997 is hereby amended to read as follows:

* On any business, not otherwise specified in the preceding paragraphs, which the Sanggunian
concerned may deem proper to tax: Provided, That on any business subject to the excise, value added or
percentage tax under the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, the rate of tax shall not exceed two (2%)
of gross sales or receipts of the preceding calendar year: Provided, further, That private educational institutions
falling into the category of a stock corporation shall not be subjected to any business tax.”

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at Ieast two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

03JUL 2013 |
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

989

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For a District Engineering Office to be effective, it is necessary to consider the connection of the
road lines dividing the municipalities covered by the District Engineering Office as well as the

convenience that it provides the constituents of the Municipalities involved and the Province as a

whole.

‘The Second District Engineering Office of Ifugao recognizes that the Road lines for the
Municipality of Banaue hampers the continuity necessary in the road networks of the province.

‘Also, it is recognized that traveling to the Second District Engineering of Ifugao for constituents of
Banaue are hampered due to the need to go around the Province of Isabela before reaching the
Second District Engineering Office.

‘To remedy this, it is through this law that we address both problems by realigning the covered
Municipalities of the S ‘This is done by transferring the
Municipality of Banaue as part of the First District Engineering Office.

ond District Engineering Offi

This law will allow a continuous road line for all the First and Second District
while shortening the travel route to the respective Enginecring Office for constituents in. the
Municipality of Banaue.

For all the reasons provided, this bill is most respectfully,

.WNER BAGUILAT
‘Lone District of Yuugao


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regulae Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 989

Introduced by REP. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9688 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE IFUGAO SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN
THE PROVINCE OF IFUGAO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Section 1. Section 2 of Republic Act 9688 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 2. The said district engineering office shall comprise the municipalities of Mayoyao,

Aguinaldo and Alfonso Lista.

Section 2. The Municipality of Banaue shall now be included in the First District Engineering
Office,

Section 3. All laws, decrees, circul
issuances which are inconsistent with the pro’
accordingly.

administrative orders, rules and regulation
ons of this Act am hereby repealed or modified

Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

~~ .§40
HOUSE BILL NO. = =

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15" Congress and approved by the
House of Representatives on third reading, seeks to rename Baybay Elementary School to
San Manuel Sur Elementary School.

The name of a barangay is usually used to name a public school to suggest its

actual location and to identify which Local Goverment Unit (LGU) exercises
jurisdiction over the school. Thus, the naming of Baybay Elementary School as such is
confusing as its actual location is in Barangay San Manuel Sur, Agoo, La Union, and not
in Barangay Baybay which is a barangay located in the neighboring town of Sto. Tomas,
La Union.

Furthermore, Baybay Elementary School is within the jurisdiction of the
Municipality of Agoo. It has always been under the care and leadership of the Principal
from the Agoo West District and the Municipal Mayor of Agoo. Accordingly, it would be
precise and appropriate to rename Baybay Elementary School to San Manuel Sur
Elementary School.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

440

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BAYBAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SAN MANUEL SUR, MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO, PROVINCE OF
LA UNION TO SAN MANUEL SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Renaming of an Elementary School. The name of Baybay
Elementary School in Barangay San Manuel Sur, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La

Union is hereby changed to San Manuel Sur Elementary School.
SEC. 2. Location of the Main Campus. The main campus of the San Manuel Sur
Elementary School shall continue to remain in its present location in Barangay San

Manuel Sur, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

in the Official Gazette.

Approved.