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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NOS 758

Introduced by: Rep. Mercedes K. Alvarez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a separate Land Transportation Office in the
City of Sipalay, Negros Occidental to serve the registration and licensing needs of
the residents and vehicle owners within the vicinity.

At present, the nearest LTO is located in Himamaylan City which is
approximately 80 kilometers away from Sipalay City. Another LTO is located in
Bacolod City which is 168 kilometers away. Given the thriving economic and
tourism activities in Sipalay City and neighboring towns, more and more vehicles
including motorcycles are being purchased. The distance between Sipalay City
and the nearest 1.TO renders registration and other transactions expensive and
inconvenient to vehicle owners as well as those applying and renewing driver's
licenses.

The establishment of a separate LTO in Sipalay City is therefore
imperative.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3758

Introduced by: Rep. Mercedes K. Alvarez.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) DISTRICT
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF SIPALAY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Land
Transportation office (ITO) Main Office in Quezon City, a district office of the
LTO in the City of Sipalay, Negros Occidental;

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of ‘Transportation and
Communications shall issue rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and
Communications shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
operation of the LTO District Office in the City of Sipalay, Negros Occidental, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in a newspaper.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 3582

INTRODUCED BY: REP. MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

Explanatory Note

The twelve-kilometer stretch of the Villasis - Asingan Provincial Road extends
from the municipality of Asingan up to the Villasis section of the Manila North Road.
Villasis, being one of the fastest developing municipalities in the province of Pangasinan,
benefits from its easy access to public transportation and has one of the busiest and
progressive commercial activities in the province. In contrast, the municipality of
Asingan, relying mainly on its agricultural produce to sustain its growth, its capability to
outsource products into a progressive municipality such as Villasis can be assured by

keeping the Villasis - Asingan Provincial Road well maintained.

It is in this regard that this bill aims to convert Villasis - Asingan Provincial Road
into a national road. Should the constant maintenance of this road be improperly handled
due to a lack in funding, this would result in a negative impact in both trade and travel
between the two areas. But by converting this road into a national road, all activities
relating to its maintenance, improvement, and repair can have its funding sourced through

its inclusion in the annual DPWH Budget.


Given the province’s limited budget, allotting a significant amount for maintaining
the conditions of provincial roads such as this depletes the province funds with a

considerable amount of money, an amount which could have been used instead in funding

other projects geared more towards social services.

Considering the above- mentioned statements, immediate approval of this bill is

camestly sought.

Uke bias

Sixth District, Pangasinan
Representative


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Nt 3582

__INTRODUCED BY: REP. MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE VILLASIS - ASINGAN PROVINCIAL ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF VILLASIS AND ASINGAN,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

Section 1. The Villasis - Asingan Provincial Road, connecting the municipalities of
Villasis and Asingan, Province of Pangasinan is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Section 2, The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the improvement,
maintenance, and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be inchided in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

3530

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides: “The State shall protect
and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them.” Further, Article XIII, Section 11, states: “The State shall adopt an integrated and
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential
goods, health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost.
There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled,
women, and children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to
Paupers.”

Without a doubt, the priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly,
disabled, women, and children and the endeavor to provide free medical care to
paupers, could only be effectively serviced by government-owned hospitals specially
those in the provinces. Due to the exorbitant price of health care, majority of the
underprivileged people largely depend on public hospitals for their medical needs and
attention. This situation is very much evident in the case of the people of the province
of Biliran.

The 2010 NSO Census of Population and Housing posted a total population of
161,760. In parallel to the rise of the population is an immediate demand for the
creation of 200-bed capacity Provincial Hospital.

In keeping with the constitutional mandate, the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3530

Introduced by HON, ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TWO HUNDRED (200)-BED CAPACITY PROVINCIAL
HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY LARRAZABAL, NAVAL PROVINCE OF BILIRAN, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR.

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

Section 1.

Section 2.

Section 3.

Section 4,

Approved.

It is hereby established the Provincial Hospital of the Province of
Biliran in Barangay Larrazabal, Naval Biliran with 200-bed capacity.

The Department of Health shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the current appropriations for the Department of Health.
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the operation

of the hospital shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 3913

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a Fishport in the Municipality of
Buenavista in the Province of Agusan del Norte.

Fisheries and marine resources are among the main source of
livelihood for the people residing in coastal towns. The establishment of a
fishport in the Municipality of Buenavista is feasible because of its rich
marine resources. The said fishport is expected to stimulate the local
economy and will provide economic opportunities to the residents as this
will boost the economic activities as regards trading of fish and other marine
products.

‘The said fishport will play vital role in ensuring and strengthening the
food security program of the government. With the provision of venue and
infrastructure facilities for fish and marine products trading, it will be
suitable for fisherfolks, either local or from nearby towns and provinces, to
transport and distribute their harvest. The equipment of cold storage and
processing facilities in the fishport will help in stabilizing the market prices
and increase the quality of harvested marine products.

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


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3913

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA,
PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development
Authority (PFDA) a Fishport in the Municipality of Buenavista, Province of
Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall
formulate the rules and regulation necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department’s program the establishment of the said Fishport, the funding of
which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. The local
government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. _ 3307

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the A. Velez St. - J.R. Borja ~ Bukidnon Cagayan de
Ore lligan Road (BCIR) in Cagayan de Oro City from a city road to a national road.

The road is presently in dire need of expansion, repair and rehabilitation to
accommodate the ever increasing volume of vehicles using said road. With its
improvement and expansion, easier access to both points would be ensured and the
potentials for commercial and industrial development would be realized.

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed
funding and assistance it deserves

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS .B. i

MAXIMQB. IGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House BillNo. __330'7

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. - J.R. BORJA — BCIR ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE
ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. - J.R. Borja — BCIR Road is hereby converted into a
National Road.

Sec 2. The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3846

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE Y. RAMIREZ SATO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Mamburao-Paluan Road from
Provincial Road to National Road in the Province of Occidental
Mindoro.

The Mamburao Paluan Road with a thirty two (32) kilometer
stretch of roadway connecting the two Municipalities of Mamburao
and Paluan primarily serves as vital role in linking people and places,
and promoting commerce and trade. The road is also the main channel
for transporting agricultural and commercial goods of the adjoining
municipalities in the province,

At present, the aforementioned road is in dire need of vital
improvements, repair and maintenance. Unfortunately, the local
government does not have necessary funds for such. Converting the
road into a national road is seen’ as a viable solution to ensure
necessary funds for its maintenance and future expansion so as to
promote the socio-economic development in the area.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is, cae ou;

HON. JOSEPHINE ¥. RAMI SATO
Representftive np
lental

Lone District of doro


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3846

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE Y. RAMIREZ SATO _

“AN ACT TO CONVERT MAMBURAO-PALUAN ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

Section 1. The Mamburao-Paluan Road with a length of thirty two (32)
kilometer is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and
maintenance of the said road shall be charged to the appropriations of
the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current
General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3500

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the construction of the Botolan-Capas Road to be known as the
Tarlac-Zambales Expressway (TZEx).

The Province of Zambales is part of the W-growth corridor. While the rest of the
said growth corridor experience, as of late, rapid economic growth, Zambales remains a
laggard when it comes to economic development. The ecotourist potential of the
province remains to be tapped and infusion of capital and investment in infrastructure
are keys in the opening of the tourism treasure throve of Zambales.

The link between investments in infrastructure and economic growth is well
established in literature. A positive correlation exists between infrastructure, economic
growth and poverty reduction. This is exemplified by the construction, development and
maintenance of a road network in a specified area. Several studies suggests that an
efficient and well-maintained road system allows competitive transport costs that result
in reduce price of commodities, increased accessibility to basic social services and
better access to high paying jobs, production and marketing of high-value cash crops
and supply of cheaper agricultural inputs.

‘An expressway that will link the Province of Zambales to the economic hubs in
Tarlac and Pampanga will drastically cut transit time and will enable trade exchanges
among the provinces. This will be translated to the socio-economic boost of the
Province of Zambales. Moreover, promotion of Zambales as a tourist destination area
will be emphasized which will also redound to the financial gains of the province.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
eamestly sought. (

ile

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
Rep/esentative
2° District, Zambales



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 3500.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOTOLAN-CAPAS ROAD
CONNECTING THE PROVINCES OF ZAMBALES AND TARLAC

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

SECTION 1. The Botolan-Capas Road shall be opened and constructed under
the primary supervision and control of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
This road network shall be known as the Tarlac-Zambales Expressway (TZEX).

SECTION 2. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall
endorse the construction of the Botolan-Capas Road for funding either through a
government guarantee via the Official Development Assistance (ODA) or private sector
participation under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Scheme as a multi-year project.

The DPWH shall be responsible for the implementation and operationalization of
the Botolan-Capas Road including the feasibility and detailed engineering studies and
acquisition of site.

SECTION 3. 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

House Bill No. _ 3380

Introduced by Representative Belma A, Cabilao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Camanga,
Municipality of Malangas, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, to be known as the
“Dionisio Lopez, Sr. National High School” in honor of the late Dionisio Lopez, Sr.,
the principal owner of the purchased lot intended for the school site

One of the major thrusts of our government as mandated by the 1987
Constitution is the promotion of education, It is an indubitable fact that education not
only fosters knowledge and productivity for our country but also reflects the quality
of citizens we have. The education of our youth is among the primordial
responsibilities of the State

Our government should see to it that our youth have access to quality
education even up to only the secondary level. A nation cannot expect to progress if
its people, particularly the young, are uneducated, unskilled and lack of sense of
national direction.

Statistics show that in the rural areas, there is a decreasing number of student
population particularly in the high school level due to lack of secondary schools
accessible to elementary graduates who are willing and eager to continue their studies.

Presently, Barangay Camanga in Mal: Zamboanga Sibugay has a large
and increasing number of high school enrollees who study in a nearby secondary
school. Hence, the urgent need to establish a secondary school in said barangay.

In view thereof, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

6. A. Codie
HON. BELMA A. CABILAO
Congresswoman
1* District, Zamboanga Sibugay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3380

Introduced by Representative Belma A. Cabilao

AN ACT

L HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CAMANGA, MUNICIPALITY OF MALANGAS, PROVINCE OF
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY BE KNOWN AS THE DIONISIO LOPEZ, SR.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

ESTABLISHING A NATIO!

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 Education, a national high school in Barangay Camanga, Municipality
of Malangas, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, to be known as the Dionisio Lopez,
Sr. National High School

SEC. 2, The Secretary of Education shall take the necessary steps for the
establishment of the school so as to make it operational during the first school term
after the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Education under the current
General Appropriations Act. ‘Thereafter, such amount as maybe necessary for the
operation and maintenance of the Dionisio Lopez, Sr. High School shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila \e5 os &

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 3497

Introduced by HON. RANDOLPH S. TING.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Cagayan is geographically divided by the Cagayan River, the longest
river in the Philippines. Among its twenty eight (28) municipalities and one (1) city, fourteen
(14) municipalities lie along the western side of the Cagayan River and fifteen (15) on the
eastern side. These municipalities are connected by two bridges traversing across the Cagayan
River namely: the Buntun Bridge located in Tuguegarao City and the Magapit Bridge located in
Lallo, Cagayan.

‘The Buntun Bridge was built in the 1960s. This 1.098 km-long bridge links the eastern
municipalities of Cagayan to the western municipalities particularly the 2nd and 3rd District as
well as the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao of the Cordillera Administrative Region, More
importantly, Buntun Bridge provides access to the regional center where all governmental
offices, institutions, hospitals and schools are located. It is also the main thoroughfare for the
transport of goods and services to and from the province and the region as well

The condition of the Buntun Bridge at present requires repairs and maintenance.
Considering the lifespan for the usage of bridges, Buntun Bridge is about to reach its maximum
usage considering that it was constructed in the 1960s and became operational in 1969.
Furthermore, if the said bridge is damaged, the western towns of the province particularly those
belonging to the 3" District of Cagayan will be isolated.

In the light of the foregoing, there is a need to construct another bridge traversing across
the Cagayan River connecting the western side of Cagayan to the rest of the province. Hence,
this bill

The immediate passage therefore of this bill is earnestly sought.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _349'7

Introduced by HON. RANDOLPH S. TING.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ACROSS THE CAGAYAN
RIVER BETWEEN BARANGAY CENTRO, SOLANA, CAGAYAN TO BARANGAY
BAGAY, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN 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 constructed, under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways, a bridge across the Cagayan River between Barangay Centro, Solana and
in Barangay Bagay, Tuguegarao City all in the Province of Cagayan.

Section 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged
from the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways under the General
Appropriations Act.

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

RANDOWPH S. TING
Rofftsentative
3" District, Cagayan Province
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3510

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create an additional regional trial court in the Third Judicial
Region which will be situated in the Municipality of Iba in the province of Zambales.
Currently, there are 3 regional trial court branches in the Second Legislative District of
Zambales which cater to the legal/judicial needs of the people situated therein.

Even as the courts in the province have assiduously and competently discharged
their functions and duties, they simply cannot cope with and dispose of cases faster
than the sheer number of cases being filed in their respective salas.

Under Article III, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the right of the
people to a speedy disposition of their cases is enshrined. The proposed RTC branch in
the Municipality of Iba in the Province of Zambales is anchored on this constitutional
provision

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
Representative
2" District, Zambales



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 3910 _

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBA SITUATED IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “ JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS AMENDED,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the
Municipality of Iba situated in the Province of Zambales is hereby created in the Third
Judicial Region

SEC. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly-created
court branch in the Third Judicial Region.

SEC 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program
the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, Section 14 (a) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reform Act of 1980” as amended as well as other provisions that may be
inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed, modified or further amended.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 3212

Introduced by Representative Alex L. Advincula

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the General Emilio National High
School ~Annex, in Pasong Buaya Il, Imus City, Cavite to General
Licerio Topacio National High School in honor of the revolutionary
hometown hero of Imus.

Considering that the late General Licerio Topacio devoted his life
in serving the Filipino people during the Philippine Revolution and the
Philippine — American War, it is appropriate to honor not only the
memory but also the life of the aforementioned general by naming a
public educational institution, located in his own birthplace, after him.

Furthermore, the separation of which from the General Emilio
Aguinaldo National High School Main Campus, was endorsed by the
Department of Education — Imus Division Office and the City
Government of Imus City, Cavite.

With the passage of this bill, the renaming of the school, along
with the approval of its separation, aim to complete the process of
providing the necessary personnel and staff as well as other financial
resources needed to comply with the mandate of providing quality
education to the people of Imus City.

In light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought. ——Es

4
EK L. ADVINCULA

L)



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 3212

Introduced by Representative Alex L. Advincula

AN ACT RENAMING THE GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX LOCATED AT
BARANGAY PASONG BUAYA II, IMUS CITY, PROVINCE OF
CAVITE TO GENERAL LICERIO TOPACIO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The General Emilio Aguinaldo National High
School — Annex is hereby renamed as General Licerio Topacio National
High School.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of
this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of
Education (DepEd), Thereafter, such sums as may be deemed
necessary for its implementation and maintenance shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 3. 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. 3649

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is of common knowledge that our heritage has been enriched by extra-ordinary
‘endeavors of Filipinos during their times, especially in our history, promoting human
liberation in moral beliefs, spiritual guidance, and establishing social balance among the
different segments and sectors in the country, enriching our culture and promoting traditional
practices which are divinely inspired, with international acclamation on Filipino mission to
promote theological evangelization and the building of socio-civic communities among their
compatriots, foreign friends and believers beyond the Philippine shore.

The most respected and nobly honored Ka Felix Y. Manalo, who founded the Iglesia
Ni Cristo on July 27, 1914, is one of these extra-ordinary Filipinos, that goes with his
exceptional honor is Iglesia Ni Cristo, whose impact and significance in our society is now
beyond measure.

It is thus befitting to give national recognition and pride on such special account in
our history that the 27" of July 2014 be declared a national special non-working holiday.

‘As such, the approval of this Bill is eamestly sought.

,
REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3649

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE 27™ OF JULY 2014 AS A NATIONAL SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CENTENNIAL
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO IN THE PHILIPPINES IN
RELATION TO R.A. No. 9645

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Iglesia ni Cristo Centennial Founding
Anniversary” Act.

SEC. 2. The 27 of July 2014 shall hereby be declared as a national Special Non-
working Holiday in commemoration of the centennial founding anniversary of Iglesia Ni
Cristo in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) shall ensure the effective
information dissemination of this Act.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo._3034 Noe OSA

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO.

AN ACT
AMENDING THE REVISED PENAL CODE PENALIZING THE ROBBERY OF
CEMETERY ARTICLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The desecration of our dearly departed comes in many forms. One form is grave
robbery which has always been a perennial problem especially in a culture as rich as
ours. In Philippine society, we have always paid our respects to our dead. More often
than not, we adorn many gifts in their final resting places or provide them with sprawling
mausoleums to commemorate their lives.

‘As we eagerly anticipate the time for remembering those who preceded us, there
are unfortunate incidents where we find that the final resting place of our loved ones
have been desecrated by grave robbers. The damage done goes beyond the
measurable as it dishonors the deceased and causes anguish to those who survived
them. This type of theft must be severely addressed.

It is the humble intent of this bill to create a separate act of robbery under the
Revised Penal Code for the robbery of cemetery items or the ones committed in
cemeteries, graveyards or burial grounds

We therefore enjoin our colleagues to ensure the swift passage of this bill into
law.

DIOSDADO. “AL ARROYO GLORIA Ucoian ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Second District, Pampanga
1


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__3034

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
AMENDING THE REVISED PENAL CODE PENALIZING THE ROBBERY OF
CEMETERY ARTICLES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as "Anti-Grave Robbers Act of
2013."

SECTION 2. Article 302-A of the Revised Penal Code is hereby inserted after
Article 302, which shall read as follows:

"ART. 302-A. Grave Robbery. — In cases enumerated in articles 299 and
302, when the robbery consists in the taking of all or part of a tomb, coffin,
monument, gravestone, or all or part of a commemorative, decorative, or other
cemetery-related article or committed in a cemetery, graveyard or burial ground,
the culprit shall suffer the penalty next higher in degree than that prescribed in
the said articles."

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions, of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.


SECTION 4. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which
are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation:

Approved,
[Ss * RECENED

Republic of the Philippines IS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we Sere ee
Quezon City i
&
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16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3854

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Donsol Comprehensive High School in Barangay Poblacion, in the Municipality
of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon has an extension school situated seventeen (17) kilometers
away at Barangay Banuang Gurang in the same municipality.

The community that the extension school serves has grown larger over the years to
include other interior barangays adjoining Banuang Gurang. There is now a felt need to
strengthen its operation as well as to secure funding for more teaching positions and better
educational facilities for the benefit of the children of Donsol.

For these reasons, the separation the Banuang Gurang Extension from the Donsol
Comprehensive High School and its conversion into an independent secondary school to be
known as the Banuang Gurang National High School in the municipality of Donsol, Province
of Sorsogon is being sought.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly requested.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3854

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT

SEPARATING THE DONSOL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL - BANUANG
GURANG EXTENSION IN BARANGAY BANUANG GURANG, MUNICIPALITYOR
DONSOL, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON FROM THE DONSOL COMPREHENSIVE
HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF DONSOL,
AND CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BANUANG GURANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. ‘The Donsol Comprehensive High School Extension ‘in Barangay
Banuang Gurang in the Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon is hereby separated
ffom the Donsol Comprehensive High School in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of
Donsol, and is hereby converted into an independent national high school to be known as the
Banuang Gurang National High School.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may
be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act,

SEC.3. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Banuang Gurang Extension
of the Donsol Comprehensive High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the
Banuang Gurang National High School.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval,

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

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NBOBE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9645 otherwise known as the
“Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act” recognizing
the significant contribution of the Iglesia ni Cristo and its members to nation building
by declaring July 27 of every year as a Special Non Working Holiday through out the
Philippines.

With millions of members not only in the Philippines but throughout the world,
Iglesia ni Cristo showed its care for its members by keeping the well-being of the
towns people and through humanitarian services. We are witness to their vast and
immeasurable contribution to the nation through their faith reflecting our national
identity, culture and values.

Thus, to give full recognition to Iglesia ni Cristo and its members, the

expedient approval of the bill s earnestly sought.
(aw iy Y


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8966

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI
CRISTO ACT”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645, otherwise known as the
“Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo Act’ is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 3. National Holiday~ July 27 of every year is hereby
declared as a special national (working) NON-WORKING holiday in
commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo
in the Philippines.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. Alll laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations,
ordinances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
upon its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
. Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO._ 3216

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE “PINGPING” L. TEJADA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a new engineering district office in the Province of Cotabato which,
currently, has only two engineering district offices serving the seventeen municipalities and
one capital city of the province.

With the passage of this bill, the Cotabato 3 Engineering District Office will be able to
provide a more integrated, comprehensive and quality public infrastructure and maintenance
services in its area of coverage. Furthermore the establishment of this engineering district
office will reduce the coverage area of the other engineering district offices thus ensuring
conscientious delivery of public infrastructure services in the Province of Cotabato.

Hence the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

[dae

JOSE “PING 1. TEJADA
3" District, Prop’incé of Cotabato


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

3216
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE “PINGPING” I. TEJADA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE THIRD ENGINEERING DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE
PROVINCE OF COTABATO TO BE LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MATALAM, COTABATO 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, under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways, a Third Engineering District Office to be located in the Municipality of
Matalam, Province of Cotabato to be known as the Cotabato Third Engineering District Office.

Section 2. The said engineering office shall comprise the municipalities of Banisilan,
Carmen, Kabacan, Matalam, Mlang and Tulunan, all in the Third oer saoratD) District of the
Province of Cotabato.

Section 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Cotabato Third Engineering District
Office, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations
of the Cotabato First Engineering District Office and the Cotabato Second Engineering District
Office. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the said Engineering
District Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. 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. S724

Tatroduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4" DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With climate crisis as the new normal, the State must initiate novel approaches in
education to train our children to preserve and control the environment, and prepare them for
the inevitable climate change.

Ina study conducted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it was
found that “human influence on climate change is clear”. When petrol is used to power cars
and electricity to energize individual homes, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere,
this adversely affects its absorptive capacity. Global warming occurs. As the world
population increases, as it is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the atmosphere would
gradually deplete its capacity to absorb greenhouse gases.

It is therefore imperative to educate our children in their early years that lifestyle and
technology choices have to be adjusted.

This bill seeks to instruct our young students on the need to develop a sense of
responsibility towards the environment. This will prepare them to address more challenging

issues on the subject as they mature to become pro-active citizens of this country.

‘Support for the enactment of this measure is eamestly requested.

i ewe

REP, LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3724

House Bill No.

Tniroduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA.
4" DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
IN THE KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY LEVELS

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Education shall ensure the conduct of environmental
education for all students in the Kindergarten and elementary levels. The instructional
module shall cover but not limited to, recycling, energy efficiency, conservation, and climate
change.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall determine how to incorporate such module
in the existing curricula and shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement
the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in at
east two (2) newspapers of general publication.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
inst Regular Session

798

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to establish and maintain an Office of Veterans Affairs in the
Philippine Embassy in the United States of American government and other agencies and entities
which can enhance the favorable consideration of the claims of Filipino war veterans. Since most
of these veterans are in their owilight years already, and are diminishing in mumber, the urgent
approval of this measure is hereby camestly sought in the 16 Congress. This Bill was previously

filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15" Congress.

tit ani CAST. ABAYO!

Representative
First District of Northern Samar



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

798

HOUSE BILLN

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

ANACT
TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN THE OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
PRESCRIBING ITS FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the Government to
pursue the claims of Filipino veterans of World War II and work for the full restoration of their
rights, privileges and benefits from the United States government,

SEC. 2, Establishment of the Office of Veterans Affairs, - For the attainment of this goal, there is
hereby created an Office of Veterans Affairs in the Philippine Embassy in the United States of
‘America mandated with the task of making formal representations, consultations and
negotiations or otherwise cause the conduct of sustained and effective lobbying with appropriate
office of the legislative and executive branches of the United States government and other
agencies and entities which can enhance the favorable consideration of the claims of Filipino
veterans. The office shall be in existence for five (5) years from the date of approval of this Act
or until the Filipino veterans shall have availed of their legitimate claims, time of which shall not
exceed another five (5) years,

SEC. 3. Staffing. - The Office of Veterans Affairs shall have a staff consisting of a head
appointed by the President of the Philippines, two (2) administrative assistants assigned by the
Secretary of the Department of National Defense a special presidential representative who shall
have a comparable diplomatic rank.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the current year's appropriations for the operational requirements of the


Veterans Affairs Office in Washington D.C. authorized under the budget of the Department of
Foreign Affairs. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued implementation of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved