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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

Thirteenth Congress
First Regular Session

24

HOUSE BILL NO.

Iniroduced by Honorable Tomas M. Dumpit

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“"The State recognizes the vital role of the youth
in nation-building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social
well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism
and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in
public and civic affairs.”

Pursuant to this mandate, this bill seeks to establish a district skills
training center for out-of-school youth in the Municipality of Naguilian,
Province of La Union. The center is expected to generate goods and
services for the benefit of the municipality

‘The training covers skills that are not ordinarily available in
industrial manufacturing. Among these are furniture making, woodcarving,
handicraft, and ormamental products, and egri-business activities such as
hog rising poultry raising and ctl sing. The products rom the
district skills training centr willbe programmed or designed for the export
‘market. Training could even extend to the production of semi-finished
products that could be integrated in the production of finished goods by
industrial manufacturers.



The district skills training center in the Municipality of Naguilian
will help solve the unemployment problem in the area and accelerate
economic development through increased domestic production and
intensified export promotion, the latter even generating much needed
foreign currency reserves.

Giving importance to the youth by enhancing their capabilities and
providing them awareness of their vital role in nation-building will give us a
better tomorrow. Hence, early approval ofthis bill is earnestly sought.

TOMAS #1. DUMPIT


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Thirteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No.__ 2248

Introduced by Honorable Tomas M. Dumpit

AN ACT.

PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT
SKILLS TRAINING CENTER FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH IN
‘THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN, PROVINCE OF LA UNIO?
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFPOR,

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of
the Department of Labor and Employment, district skills taining center in
the Municipality of Naguilian, Provinee of La Union

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Labor and
Employment under the current General Appropriations Act. ‘Thereafter,
such sum as may be necessary forthe operation and maintenance of the

district skills t

ing center shall be included in the annual budget of the

Municipality of Naguilian,


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

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general citculati

inthe
Philippines.

Approved,
Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City

‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

rouse Bit wo? 499

Introduced by HON. MAURICIO G. DOMOGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bil fled during the 12° Congress, is hereby refiled with the intention of
‘amending Article 281 ofthe Labor Code on Probationary Employment.

‘As observed, it bas been the practice of many employers, unless for a just
reasonable cause, 1 terminate probationary employees at wil before their probationary
period of six (6) months expires and then rire them after a lapse of time. This practice
Subverts the rea intent and purpose of Article 281 of the Labor Code of te Philippines in
protecting and guaranteeing the progress towards a regular and permanent employment
status ofthese probationary employees.

(On the one hand, such a practice isa grave abuse on the part ofthe employers as
itis a clear injustice against society and particularly to the employees who hope to be
‘ginly employed afer their probationary period 30 as to able to give continuous and
Proper support of themselves and ther families. On the other hand it becomes one of the
Imajor causes of workers’ and union strikes that bring out tensions and disruptions of
‘work ia whieh cas, iflet unresolved, both employers and the workers stand to lose.

In view of the foregoing considerations, approval of this bill is camesly
ecormended.

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Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House wit No2499

Introduced by HON. MAURICIO G. DOMOGAN

ANACT
MAINTAINING THE PRESENT PROVISION ON PROBATIONARY
EMPLOYMENT INCREASING AT THE SAME TIME THE
GOVERNMENTS PROTECTION TO PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES,
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE ART 281 OF THE LABOR CODE.

‘ie it enacted bythe Senate andthe House of Representatives ofthe Phillppines in
Congress assembled

SECTION 1. Art.281 of the Labor Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

‘Ant. 281. Probationary Employment. Probationary employment shall not
‘exceed six months from the date the employees started working, unless it is
‘covered by an apprenticeship agreement stipulating a longer period. The services
‘of an employee who has been engaged on a probationary basis may be terminated
for a just cause or when it fils to qulify as a regular employee in accordance
‘with reasonable standards made known by the employer to the employee atthe
‘time of his engagement. At employee whois allowed to work after a probationary
petiod, whether broken or not, shal be considered a regular employee.

‘SECTION. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines
‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2533

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE DR. REY B. AQUINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The present Labor Code of the Philippines requires that an employee
‘who has rendered at least one (1) year of service must be granted by his
‘employer a service incentive leave of five (5) days with pay. In ordinary
parlance, service incentive leave is really vacation leave. However, the
Labor Code is silent as to instances where employees get ill. Some
‘companies even consider sick employees as absent (therefore, without pay)
As its now, the grant of sick leave benefits depends on voluntary employer
policy or collective bargaining.

‘The proposed bill secks to be specific as to altogether delete service
incentive leave and, in lieu thereof, provide for both vacation and sick leave
benefits to private sector employees, and make the said benefits mandatory
independent of the employer's policy and the collective bargaining
‘agreement.

‘The grant of vacation and sick leave benefits is foreseen to give
employees, not only additional salary or bounty, but also to afford them
needed rest and to acquire new vitality thus making them more efficient and
effective in terms of their work performance.

‘Toward this end, approval ofthis bill is eamestly requested,

DR. REY . AQUINO

‘Third Distct of Pampanga,

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‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Repular Session

33.
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE DR. REY B. AQUINO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR VACATION AND SICK LEAVE BENEFITS TO
PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 442 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE
(OF THE PHILIPPINES.

SECTION 1. Tie This Act shall be known asthe "Vacation and Sick Leave
Benefits Act of 204",
SECTION 2. Article 95 of PD. 442 is hereby amended to read a follows:

“astle 98, [RIGHT TO SERVICE INCENTIVE LEAVE], RIGHT TO
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE

“a)__ very employee who has rendered atleast one year service
shall be emled to a yearly {service incentive leave of five days with pay) VACATION
LEAVE OF FIVE DAYS AND SICK LEAVE OF ALSO FIVE DAYS WITH PAY.
“) x x x
se) x x x
SECTION 3. Repeating Clause. ~All las, decrees, executive order, rules and
| ‘regulations or pars thereof contrary to, or inconsistent wih this Act are hereby medifed
‘or repealed accordingly,
SECTION 4. Effect Tis Act shall take effet upon its epproval

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2663

House Bill No,

Introduced by: Rep. Roberto C. Cajes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“The county is suffering from the debilitating economic crisis which, admittedly,
cannot be solved in a shor time. Countess people are unemployed and to their ranks
Ihave joined thousands who have laid-off. More unemployment is forthcoming uniess the
problem of taining people for manpower jobs ~ locally and abroad — is properly
addressed. The initial amount needed is 2.5 million

This bill seks in no small way to solve the unemployment problem in the
Municipality of Talibon ad other adjacent municipalities such as Trinidad, Bien Unido,
San Miguel and Ubay, all ftom the second district of the province of Bohol, By
‘establishing a manpower training center in the municipality the youth unemployed thre
Shall be encouraged to acquire special kis so that they may become useful iizens and
‘engage themselves in gainful employment. They would also be a source for foreign
‘employment

‘The timeliness of this measure cannot be overemphasized, The manpower
training center hersin proposed can help the town march i stride with President Arroyo's
‘rogram for the creation of six milion jobs.

Hence, approval ofthis il is eamestly requested.

Rep. ROBERTO CAJES


Republic ofthe Philippines

‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS.

First Regular Session
2663

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Rep. Roberto C. Cajes

AN ACT.
ESTABLISHING A MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER IN. THE,
MUNICIPALITY OF TALIBON, PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

‘Beit enacted by the Senate a in

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1, There shall be established, unde the supervision ofthe Technical
Eadvestion and Skills Development Authority, a manpower training center in the
Municipality of Talibon, Province of Bohol

SECTION 2. ‘The amount of P2, $00,000.00 necessary for the establishment,
initial operation and maintenance of the said training center shall be charged to the
sppropriations of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority,
Department of Labor and Employment, intended for regional manpower development
‘operations under current appropriations and otherwise appropriated funds inthe National
‘Treasury. Thereafter the sum novessary for the same purpose shall be included in the
‘annual General Appropriations Ac.

SECTION 3. This Act shall tke effect 15 days after its publication in the
Official Gazette,

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

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Byias
HOUSE BILL NO. 208

Introduced by Hon. Eduardo C. Firmalo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Employment is a basic need everywhere in the country, especially in
depressed provinces like Romblon. The country is producing thousands upon
thousands of college graduates only to find themselves without jobs. In our
province, we find many of our college graduates taking up menial jobs to fend for
themselves, virtually ignorant of job opportunities abroad.

To keep our people updated on latest job requirements in foreign
countries, we deem it imperative that the Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration open and maintain a provincial office in Romblon where job
applications for overseas employment may be processed. In these times of
economic crunch, local job applicants will find great relief by having to submit
their applications in the provincial office rather than in Manila.

The establishment of POEA provincial offices in provinces would help
decongest Metro Manila and boost the President's program of generating millions
of jobs for the Filipinos.

We implore Congress to approve this measure.
Lo D9
EDUARDO C. FIRMALO

Congressman
Lone District of Romblon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 206"

Introduced by Hon. Eduardo C. Firmalo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROVINCIAL OFFICE
OF THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROMBLON, PROVINCE
OF ROMBLON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

assembled:

Section 1. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is hereby

authorized to establish and maintain a provincial branch at the Municipality of
Romblon, Province of Romblon, for the purpose of recruitment, evaluation, and

processing of applicants for overseas employment.

Sec. 2. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act

shall initially come from the savings of the POEA. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the effective operation and maintenance of said office shall be

included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 3118

Introduced by Honorable CARMEN L. CARI

Explanatory Note

This bill secks to increase the salaries of househelpers from P800,00 to
3,000.00

Househelpers are usually the workhorses of a family. They help in the
hhouse chores, keep the house clean, wash the clothes and cook for the family.
Unlike the blue and white collar workers, househelpers have to work beyond
ight hours, stay up late and still wake up eal the following day. It is expected
that they are loyal and honest to their employers. When their employers are out,
they are duty bound to look after the house.

Itis to be noted that househelpers are constrained to accept such kind of
job to augment the financial need of their family. However, with the present
cost of living, the minimum wade provided under Republic Act No. 7655 is
already unrealistic.

As an incentive for the honesty and loyalty of houschelpess to their

employers, approval of this bill is highly recommended,
Praca Ane
L.CARI


eee ee rie:
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 3.118

Introduced by Honorable CARMEN L. CARI

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE OF HOUSEHELPERS,
AMENDING FOR THE, PURPOSE THE LABOR CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED.

Be itenac by the Senate and Hane of Repetto the Philppie oa Congress semble:
SECTION 1, — Subpatagraphs (1), @) and (3), of Article 143 of

Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the
Philippines, as amended by Republic Act No. 7655, ate herchy further amended
to read as follows:

“ART. 143, Minimum wage. ~ (a) Houschelpers shall be paid the
following minimum rates:

“) [ Bight hundred pesos (P800.00) | ‘IRE, THOUSAND
PESOS (P3,000.00) 2 month for houschelpers in THE HIGHLY
URBANIZED CITIES OF Manila, Quezon, Pasay, | and | Caloocan, Makati,
‘Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntilupa, Las Pifas, { and | Pasig, PARANAQUE
AND VALENZUELA, | cities ] and municipalities of San Juan, Navotas,
‘Malabon, [ Parafaque, Valenzuela, ] Taguig and Pateros in Metro Manila and in
OTHER highly urbanized cities IN THE PROVINCES;

“@) [ Six hundred fifty pesos (P650.00) | ONE THOUSAND.
PESOS (P1,000.00) a month for those in other chartered cities and first class

municipalities; and


~

“@) [ Five hundred fifty pesos (P550.00) | [GIT HUNDRED
PESOS (P800.00) for those in other municipalities.

“Provided, That the employers shall review the employment
contracts of their housechelpers every three (3) years with the end in view of
improving the terms and conditions thereof,

“Provided, further, That those househelpers who are receiving at
least One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) shall be covered by the Social Security
System (SSS) and be entitled to all the benefits provided thercunder.

“ x x”

SEC.2 This Act shall tke effect upon its approval
Approved
Republi ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila
-000-

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3388

Tntroduced by HON. TRANQUILINO B, CARMONA, MD.

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CALATRAVA TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN. THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CALATRAVA, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS THEREFOR”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As geared towards poverty alleviation, the Calatrava Technology and Livelihood
Development Center (CTLDC) is prospected to be a tool for social changes and
‘economic development, through the promotion of appropriate technology and livelihood
within the First District of Negros Occidental

CTLDC, through the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center, is designed to
addres the need for livelihood skills training and development. It is aimed to open the
‘door of entrepreneurial opportunities for marginalized communities by availing of the
CTLRC’s resources in livelihood and entrepreneurship development and training
programs.

In support to the underlying philosophy of TLDC - “sharing of resources", with
the objective of eliminating the prevailing dole-out mentality by emphasizing cooperation
and hard work,” the creation of a sustainable and empowered community is hereby
pporsued through this enactment.

CTLDC is seen as the answer and one of the avenues that will propel the
‘entrepreneurship within the district. Its introduction is hoped to contribute to good
governance, enhance delivery of social services, maximize the use of existing
‘government resources and technologies, and promote social benefits including food
Security, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and competitiveness of the

Negences Joos

‘TRANQUILINO B. CARMONA, M.D.


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

First Regular Session

3388

House Bll No

Thoduced by HON. TRANQUILINO B. CARMONA, MD.

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CALATRAVA TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CALATRAVA, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

Section 1. ‘There shall be created in the First Congressional District of Negros
Occidental a *Caletrava Technology and Livelihood Development Center” (CTLDC) in
the Municipality of Calatrava, Province of Negros Occidental

Section 2, The Technology and Livelibood Resource Center is hereby mandated
to immediately include in its department's program the operationalization of the
“Calatrava Technology and Livelihood Development Center” and shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to cary out the purpose of ths Act.

Section 3. If any part or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or
invalid, other provisions, which are not affected thereby, shall continue to bein fll force
and effect.

Section 4. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
‘or part thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act ae hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval,

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 200

Introduced by Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code of 1991 mandated the local government units to discharge
functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them, including
the provision of basic services at the barangay level — such as health care.

In 1995, Republic Act No. 7883, was enacted to boost the local government’s efforts with
regard to the provision of health care services at the barangay level. The law, recognizing
the importance of providing health care services to people in the barangay through the
Primary Health Care Approach, granted benefits and incentives to accredited barangay
health workers to help fulfill our government’s health care objectives.

It has been eight years since the enactment of RA 7883. While its passage has indeed
seen improvement in the administration of health services to the grassroots, something
may still be done to improve on these gains.

This bill seeks to amend Section 6 of RA 7883, by granting travel allowances to barangay
health workers to aid in the fulfillment of their duties. This token amount, admittedly,
cannot markedly improve the financial position of health workers, but can help defray the
cost of transportation that they incur in the performance of their duties. More
importantly, it will also exhibit our local governments’ appreciation of their heroic
efforts.

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

-f :
ROFFANO RI Then

Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 200

Introduced by Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

AN ACT
GRANTING TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7883, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS ‘THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS’ BENEFITS AND
INCENTIVES ACT OF 1995,’ AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The following paragraph is hereby inserted after Section 6(b) of Republic
Act No. 7883:

“SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits.
XXX

(©) “TO AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES,
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE

HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) PER MONTH, SUBJECT TO
LIQUIDATION.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
ppno, 301

Introduced by Rep. Roseller L. Barinaga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to mandate Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) to implement the
Minimum Wage Law. This proposed bill, if passed into law, amends Republic Act No. 9178
Which is otherwise known as the “Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Act of
2002.”

Section 8 of the BMBE Law provides for the exemption of all BMBEs from the coverage of
the Minimum Wage Law. The aforesaid section is contrary to the constitutional provision
that ensures the right of labor to decent living.

While there is @ need to assist small-medium scale business enterprises to sprout and survive,
government should not compromise the interest and right of labor to earn the mandated
minimum wage as prescribed in the Minimum Wage Law.

Workers in the small-medium scale business enterprises are yet one of the most vulnerable
sector of the labor force in as much as they are open to being exploited by their employers.
Their conditions of work cannot be fully guaranteed. In fact, more too often, because of the
nature of their jobs and the nature of the relationships that exist between them and their
employers, not only thet BMBEs more often do not observe the minimum ege employment
Tequirement, it also often transgress the legal provision on working hours to the detriment of
their workers.

This proposed measure simply reiterates the workers’ guarantee to minimum wage to ensure
that BMBE workers can economically survive just like the rest of the workers who ere
receiving the mandsted minimum wage.

sentative
District, Zamboanga del Norte



BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
(BMBEs), PROVIDING INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 9178 is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 8. [Exemption from the] Coverage of the Minimum Wage
Law. - The BMBEs shall be {exempt from the coverage of] COVERED

ini fage Law{: Provided, That]. [a}All employees covered
under this Act, THEREFORE, shall be entitled to the same benefits given
to any regular employee such as social security and healthcare benefits.”

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are contrary to
or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. If any part or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining
Parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days from its publication in two national
‘newspapers of general circulation after its approval by the President.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

103

H.B. NO.

Introduced by HON. JUAN EDGARBO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Government hospitals while receiving subsidy from the National Government, cannot
utilize their income for the maintenance and other operating expenses of the hospital. Said
income is required by law to be remitted to the national treasury.

This practice of disallowing government hospitals from spending their income for MOE
has the effect of limiting the capability or expansion and improvement and precisely the primary
reason why government hospitals failed to deliver quality and efficient delivery of basic health
services for the people.

In view of this unrealistic and counter productive approach, I am filing this proposed
measure to give more meaning to the autonomy of government hospitals in the area of physical
and operational development. This can be achieved with granting them the authority to utilize
their income for the maintenance and other operating expenses.

Approval of this bill, therefore, is earnestly sought.

Lic
JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

103

HB. No.

Introduced by HON. JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS TO UTILIZE ALL ITS INCOME
FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the House of Represententatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled:

SECTION 1. Government hospitals are hereby authorize to utilize their income from
pharmacy, fees from in-house services and facilities, including but not limited to laboratory,
radiology, operating room and nursery facilities and income derived from nonpatient related
services such as parking fees, interview fees and tour fees, for the maintenance and other
operating expenditures including capital outlay, especially for acquisition of equipment of the
hospital

SEC. 2. Expenditures under this Act shall be subject to existing auditing rules and
regulations. In addition, the retained hospitals shall submit quarterly report of income and
expenditures to the Department of Health (DOH), while devolved hospitals shall submit the same
to the office of the Provincial Governor or the City/Municipal Mayor.

SEC. 3. The DOH, in coordination with the agencies concerned shall formulate the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60)
days from its approval

SEC. 4. If any provision of this Act is held invalid, any other provision not so affected
shall continue to be valid and effective.

SEC. 5. Any law, presidential decree, executive order and letter of instruction of which
is inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any newspaper
of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 455

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat”E. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Being out of schoo! is not the conscious choice of most young Filipinos especially in the
countryside. Given a preference of earning a degree or bumming around for the rest of their lives
without the assurance of a permanent and good-paying job, the rational choice is the former. Or
given one’s non-priority of education in his personal agenda for self-advancement, personal
success in today’s fast-paced world is still dictated by the wealth of skills and training he or she
has acquired. However, it is unfortunate that the economic crunch and the lack of accessible and
affordable learning institutions take their heavy toll on aspiring students all over the country.
Most students drop out of school when their financial capability can no longer sustain their
educational expenses. The end result: a legion of unemployed, underemployed, illiterate and ill-
equipped labor force throughout the archipelago.

Left out in the cold, this huge portion of our population will eventually become a liability
in the long run. The lack of any career opportunity pushes them to the fringes of society. Their
becoming “unwanted social elements” is almost certain. Hence, the necessity of addressing their
economic needs and providing them the manpower training in order for them to cope with the
demands of today’s world, Honing their livelihood and business capabilities will greatly benefit
them. The only practical course of action given the situation is to make them as useful as can be.
Being large in numbers, their upliftment will necessarily spell progress for the society as a whole.

In the light of the forego’ this bill calls for the establishment of a Congressional
District Skills Training Center for Out-of-School Youth in Compostela, Compestela Valley
Province. Its immediate passage is earnestly urged.



Republic of the Philippines a
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a
Quezon City

First Regular Session
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 455.

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat” E. Zamora

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT SKILLS TRAINING CENTER FOR OUT-OF-
SCHOOL YOUTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA,
COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A District Skills and Training Center for Out-of-School Youth is
hereby established in the First Congressional District of Compostela Valley Province.

SEC. 2. The center shall be situated in the municipality of Compostela,
Compostela Valley Province.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
and thereafter.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.” ¢

Approved, ,
fo e e

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

up wo._385

Introduced by Rep. Roseller L. Barinaga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill requires the Phifippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) to include in its program
for overseas employment the mandatory teaching of basic self-defense techniques for women
applicants. The teaching of such shall be free of charge.

For the past decades now, there had been alarming upsurge of violence especially against
women, our overseas women employees abroad included. Because of their apparent vulnerable
conditions in the workplace, they have offen become prone to assault, harassment, rape, and
other forms of violence.

These alleged forms of violence against our women overseas employees can be averted by a
program that will require our women overseas employees to face not only the psychological and
emotional challenges confronting them while productively employed abroad apart from their
respective families. By mandating them to take lessons on basic self-defense techniques, they
will not only be physically prepared, they will at the same time develop that martial arts
discipline which will hopefully help them achieve their respective visions in life while
productively employed abroad.

Immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ROSELLER L. BARINA\
Representative, 2" District
Zamboanga del Norte


‘THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

FIRST REGULAR SESSION )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
HBNo. 385

Introduced by Rep. Roseller L. Barinaga

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (POEA) TO.
INCLUDE IN ITS PROGRAM FOR OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT THE MANDATORY
TEACHING OF BASIC SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES FOR WOMEN APPLICANTS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) is hereby mandated
to include in its program for overseas employment the mandatory teaching of basic self-defense
techniques for women applicants.

SEC. 2. Pursuant to Section 1 hereof, the POEA shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of the provision of this Act. The POEA may
collaborate with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and other focal martial arts
organizations for the furtherance of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, presidential decrees, or issuance, executive orders, letters of
instruction, rules or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder
of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its publication in at
least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

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

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House BiNo,__ 19

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO.
DISTRICT, BOHOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The functions, duties and responsibilities of the secretaries of the local sanggunians
are vital to policy formulation and program of local government units, as provided for
under Book Il, Title 5, Article 1, Section 469 of R.A. NO. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code. Accordingly, they must be given an appropriate rank with a
commensurate salary.

Presently, however, the secretaries to the local sanggunians are career officials with
the rank and salary equal to a head of department or office, Hence, whether they are in
the provinces, cities or municipalities, they are in a lower category compared to the heads
of departments or offices within the LGUs.

This bill seeks to elevate the position of all secretaries to the sanggunians.

Filed during the 12" Congress, the Committee on Local Government approved the
same but the House Plenary never had the opportunity to study this bill. This measure it
therefore re-filed for the consideration of this Congress.

REP. EDGAR M. CHATTO



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

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill NO. 19

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO.
1°" DISTRICT, BOHOL.

AN ACT TO UPGRADE THE POSITION OF SECRETARIES TO THE
SANGGUNIAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 469 (A), OF CHAPTER
3, BOOK III, TITLE 5, ARTICLE 1 OF R.A. NO, 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. Section 469 (a), of Chapter 3 Book III, Title 5, Article 1 of R.A. NO.

7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby amended to
read as follows:

SECTION. 469. Qualifications, Powers and
Duties. — (a) There shall be a secretary to the
sanggunian who shall be a career official AND
[with the rank and salary equal to] a head of
department or office.

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, presidential issuances and circulars
issued by administrative bodies which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not
affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions thereof.

SEC. 4. 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
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 206

Introduced by Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to prohibit the appointment or designation of resigned elective
government officials to posts in the government including government-owned or
controlled corporations or their subsidiaries until after the lapse of one year from such
resignation of the official concerned.

Section 1, Article XI of our Constitution states that; “Public office is a public
trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve
them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with patriotism and
justice, and lead modest lives.”

From the above-mentioned provision, it is clear that persons in the government
service especially elective officials have a commitment to the public. It is assumed that
people who run for public office have the common desire to serve the populace of the
country. It is therefore their swom duty, if they are elected into office, to serve the
mandate of the people by performing their duty as stated in the Constitution and put the
welfare of the public first and foremost in their list of priorities,

In the past, there have been situations when there are tempting and juicy
opportunities to assume another office or position caused by vacancies or resignations of
certain officials. In such cases, some government officials aspiring to fill in such
vacancies resign from their current posts in order for them to be appointed to such office
or position. This in effect would create a void in the position left by said official, In the
case of elective officials, such act would be tantamount to setting aside the mandate of
the people who chose and elected him or her to be their representative and leader.

Proper measures need to be done in order to dissuade such practice and for such
reason, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

h.

RO: |O RUFIPO B. BI IN

Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo. 206

Introduced by Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTIVE
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM RESIGNATION

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

SECTION 1. No elective government official who has resigned from his position
shall, within one (1) year after such resignation, be appointed or designated to any office
in the Government or any government-owned or controlled corporations or in any of their
subsidiaries,

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders or parts thereof which are
contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

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

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

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
201

House Bill No. * *”

Introduced by Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sangguniang Barangays are the front-liners in the delivery of government services
to the people. As such, they have the primary responsibility of addressing the needs of
their constituents, often requiring them to commmnicate with other agencies in the
national and local government.

However, the limited budgets of Sangguniang Barangays also limit their
capability to send communication essential to the performance of their duty. To address
this predicament, this bill proposes to grant Sangguniang Barangays limited franking
privileges for communication sent to other government agencies.

In otder to further enhance the autonomy of the most basic local government unit,

the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 20 1

Introduced by Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

AN ACT
GRANTING FRANKING PRIVILEGES TO SANGGUNIANG BARANGAYS.

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

SECTION 1. The franking privilege is hereby granted to Sangguniang Barangays. For this
purpose the Sangguniang Barangays shall be exempt from the payment of postage on any mail matter
they send to government agencies and officials, both local and national: Provided, That this exemption
shall only be available to assist and expedite the conduct of the official businesses, activities and duties of
the Sangguniang Barangays, and shall not be utilized for matters which are purely personal or politically
partisan,

SECTION 2. All official mail availing of this franking privilege must be sealed in an official
envelope indicating therein the name of the Sangguniang Barangay, with the Official Seal of the Republic
of the Philippines on the left hand corner and the printed penalty clause on the right hand corner.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. Private or unauthorized use of the franking privilege shall be penalized by a fine of
‘one thousand pesos (P1,000.00).

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

99
H.B. NO.

Introduced by HON, JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The filing of income tax is an annual chore that few taxpayers look forward to because of
the work that it involves. For employees of the district offices of the Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR), the deadline for filing of income tax returns each year likewise means an insurmountable
amount of work.

Itis submitted that the work involved for both taxpayers and the government in the filing
of these returns would be considerably lessened if fixed income earners were exempted from the
filing of income tax returns. Since their income taxes are already withheld by their employers,
the filing of income earners, the certificates of withholding income may serve as proof of
income, in lieu of income tax returns.

The exemption of fixed income earners from the filing of income tax returns would help
the BIR meet its objective of simplifying and streamlining the country’s entire tax of collection
system. This would also contribute towards the improvement of the overall efficiency of the
BIR.

In view of the foregoing, the early approval of this Bill is earnestly requested.

JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HB. No. 3 9

Introduced by HON. JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M, ANGARA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE EXEMPTION OF FIXED INCOME EARNERS
FROM THE FILING OF INCOME TAX RETURNS, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 51(A)(2)(b) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO, 8424,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997

Be it enacted by the House of Represententatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 51(A)(2)(b) of Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise known as the
Tax Reform Act of 1997 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 51. Individual Return. ~

“(A) XXX

“(1) XXX

“(a) XXX

“(b) XXX

“(c) XXX

“(@) XXX

““(2) The following individuals shail not be required to file an income tax return

“(a) XXX

“(b) An individual [with respect to] EARNING pure compensation income, as defined in
Section 32(A)(1), [derived] from sources within the Philippines, FROM ONE EMPLOYER,
the income tax on which has been correctly withheld under the provisions of Section 79 of this
Code AS EVIDENCED BY THE EMPLOYER’S CERTIFICATE OF COMPENSATION
PAYMENT/TAX WITHHELD ISSUED BY THE EMPLOYER: Provided, That an
individual deriving compensation concurrently from two or more employers at any time during
the taxable year shall file an income tax return [: Provided, further, That an individual whose
pure compensation income derived from sources within the Philippines exceeds Sixty thousand
pesos (P60,000) shall also file an income tax retum];”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All provisions of laws, decrees, executive orders,
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

90

H. No.

Introduced by Hon. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M, Angara

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under the 1987 Constitution, the State substantially recognizes the
Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen
its solidarity and actively promote its total development. As such, the
government is mandated by law to undertake measures to preserve the unity of
family, setting aside if it must technicalities and certain norms of conduct.

The Family Code of the Philippines provides for the requisites of
legitimation of children born out of wedlock and whose parent are not otherwise
disqualified by law to marry each other at the time of the child’s conception. In
other words, legitimation is defined as a remedy by means of which those who in
fact were born out of wedlock and should, therefore, be considered illegitimate,
are by fiction, subsequently considered legitimate, it being supposed that they
were born when their parents already validly married.

Nowadays, the incidents of children born out of wedlock to parents who
are disqualified under the law to marry each other because of the issue of
minority are almost an every day occurrence. Certainly, the sins of the parents
must not be attributed to the children.

In the light of the foregoing that the amendment of a proviso of the Family
Code is earnestly sought in order to uphold the rights of children as well as their

human dignity.
Lar
r —
JUAN EDGARDO STP Avoana


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 90

Introduced by Rep. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE LEGITIMATION OF CHILDREN BORN TO
PARENTS BELOW MARRYING AGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Article 177 of Executive Order No. 209, otherwise known as
the Family Code of the Philippines, as amended, is hereby further amended to
read as follows:

“ Article 17. Only children conceived and born outside of wedlock [of] TO

parents who, at the time of the conception of the former, were not

disqualified by any impediment to marry each other may be legitimated[.]

BY THE PARENTS’ VALID SUBSEQUENT MARRIAGE.

HOWEVER, CHILDREN CONCEIVED AND BORN OF

WEDLOCK TO PARENTS BELOW MARRYING AGE AND NOT

SUFFERING FROM ANY OTHER IMPEDIMENT MAY ALSO BE

LEGITIMATED BY THE LATTERS’ VALID SUBSEQUENT MARRIAGE,

WITHOUT HAVING TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 40 OF THE FAMILY

‘CODE.


SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive
orders, proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified, superceded or

repealed accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,