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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative LORENZ R. DEFENSOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the Mina-Badiangan Diversion Road interconnecting 
the east of Panay Island from the Province of Antique leading all the way to the 
municipality of Dumangas in Iloilo as a National Road in line with President 
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s goal to promote more farm-to-market roads in 
the country.  
According to the Department of Agriculture’s 2020 Agricultural Performance 
Report, Western Visayas is the third largest rice producing region in the country 
contributing 11.90% to the national production while the Province of Iloilo is the 
major source of palay in the region accounting to 43% of its total rice production. 
With the Mina-Badiangan Diversion Road, travel time and access to far-flung 
barangays in the Province will be faster, making it easier for farmers to transport 
agricultural products at lesser cost which can help in boosting the region’s agro-
industrial economy. Moreover, the Mina-Badiangan Diversion Road is a critical 
road network that links the east of Panay Island to the seaport of Dumangas, Iloilo 
necessary for efficient transport of goods and services within the island.  
The conversion of the Mina-Badiangan Diversion Road to a National Road is 
vital in promoting safety and easing mobility of people, goods and services across 
the Province especially for the local farmers. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
LORENZ R. DEFENSOR 
Representative, 3rd District Iloilo 
September 5, 2022
12:41 pm
4415


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
Introduced by Representative LORENZ R. DEFENSOR 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MINA-BADIANGAN DIVERSION ROAD IN 
THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO TO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. The Mina-Badiangan Diversion Road stretching from Jct. Iloilo 
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Capiz Old Route K0041+850 Mapili Grande-Manaolan, Badiangan-Mina Jct. Pototan-
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Mina-Janiuay Rd K0036+065 and Jct. Pototan-Mina-Janiuay Rd. K0036+540 to Jct. 
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Casalsagan, Iloilo Capiz Rd. K0023+840, consisting of twenty-seven kilometers 
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(27.00), more or less, interconnecting Janiuay, Badiangan, Mina and Pototan in the 
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Province of Iloilo is hereby converted into a national road. 
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Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
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include in the Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of 
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the Mina-Badiangan Diversion Road with its funding included in the annual General 
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Appropriations Act. 
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Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its publication in 
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at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved. 
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4415
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
duezon City, Metin Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House,Efi[tNo.   4993
RECEIVED
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Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
EXPIANATO RY NOTE
lf the State wishes to make quality education the country's topmost priority, then
ensuring that those delegated with the noble duty of educating out citizenry are well-
equipped  with  exemplary  skills  and  knowledge  at  par  with  global  standards.  It  is,
therefore, imperative that our teachers and educators could receive topnotch training
and further education should they wish to pursue it.
This bill seeks to grant free tuition fees to teachers who wish to pursue graduate
studies  in  public colleges  and  universities.  It  is  hoped  that the  passage  of this Act,
which had been previously filed by Re.p. SaivadQr BelarQ in the 17th CQngres,s, would
raise the competencies of our educators, therefore improving the quality of education
in the Philippines.
BRIEL H
3rd District,
VAR[NES SuR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
Hous6`riiiiTho.     4993
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
AN ACT GRANTING FREn TUITION FEHs TO TEACHERs puRsuING
GRADUATE STUDIHS
Be  it enacted  by the  Senate and the  House of Representatives  of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Short Title. -This Act shall  be known as the "Teacher's  Development
Act of 2022"
SEC. 2. Scope. This Act applies to all teachers in all kinds of schools in the country,
whether from public,  private Qr technical-vocational schools.
SEC.  3. All  qualified  teachers shall  be granted free tuition  fees  in  case they  pursue
graduate studies at any public university or college in the country.
SEC.  4.  The  Department  of  Education  (DepEd),  Commission  on  Higher  Education
(CHED) and the Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall be mandated
to formulate and issue the guidelines necessary to implement this Act.
SEC. 5. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be included in
the  General  Appropriation  Act  of  the  year  following  its  enactment  into  law  and
thereafter.
SEC. 6. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
SEC. 7. This Act shall  take  effect fifteen  (15)  days from  complete  publication  in  the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REPEALING ACT NO. 4075, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1564 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLICITATION PERMIT LAW 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 23 of the Constitution states that “[t]he State shall encourage non-
governmental community-based or sectorial organizations that promote the welfare of the 
nation.” 
This measure seeks to Act No. 4075 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1654, otherwise 
known as Solicitation Permit Law, which was enacted to regulate donations to ensure the legality 
of funding activities. In the ensuing years since its passage, several issues were identified in its 
implementation. Among those were: the need to justify the monitoring of individuals, 
organizations, or associations who were issued authority to conduct solicitation; the need to 
religiously monitor the proceeds of solicited funds to ensure that these are delivered to the 
intended beneficiaries or are all used for projects that these are intended for and to protect the 
general public as well as beneficiaries from exploitation; the existence of several organizations 
conducting fund-raising activities without the required solicitation permit; and the need to 
increase the penalties or sanctions for violators and those soliciting funds outside the country. 
Whilst the intent of the said law is noble, the regulation of donation drives, particularly those 
smaller in scale, adds an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy that may deter individuals from 
organizing much-needed initiatives for the community in times of crises and emergencies. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 19, 2022
1:30 pm
4945


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REPEALING ACT NO. 4075, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1564 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLICITATION PERMIT LAW 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as "An Act Repealing the Solicitation Permit 
Law."  
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. – Act No. 4075, entitled “An Act Regulating the Practice of 
Soliciting or Receiving Contributions for Charitable and Public Welfare Purposes”, as amended by 
Presidential Decree No. 1564 is hereby repealed. All laws, decrees, regulations, or issuances 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.  
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its 
publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.  
Approved, 
4945
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels 
and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.  
Likewise, Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain 
a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels. 
This bill proposes to create Putik National High School in Barangay Putik, 
Zamboanga City, to be known as Putik National High School. Barangay Putik is one 
of the large barangays in the Second District of Zamboanga City with a high number 
of elementary graduates produced annually. To pursue their secondary education, 
these students need to travel to the nearest existing high schools namely, 
Zamboanga City High School – Main (ZCHS -Main) and Maria Clara L. Lobregat 
National High School (MCLLNHS), located several kilometers from Barangay Putik. 
Furthermore, ZCHS-Main and MCCLNHS are at present overpopulated and 
congested.  
This measure aims to provide Zamboangueños access to quality education 
and, at the same time, decongest the overpopulated national high schools in the 
abovementioned barangays.  
In view of the foregoing reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
2nd District, Zamboanga City 
September 12, 2022
12:49 pm
4662


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
AN ACT 
 SEEKING THE CREATION OF PUTIK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
PUTIK, ZAMBOANGA CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  The Putik National High School in Barangay Putik, Zamboanga 
City is hereby established as a national high school.   
SECTION 2.   The Putik National High School, shall offer general secondary 
education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth with 
all necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing life challenges.  
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.   
SECTION 4.   The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Putik National High School, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.  
SECTION 5.   This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved. 
4662
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4746

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Jolo Circumferential Road in the Municipality
of Jolo, Province of Sulu, into a national road.

Roads hasten the mobility of people and accelerate the delivery of goods
and services. Properly improved and maintained roads significantly improve the
socio-economic growth and development of a community.

The Jolo Circumferential Road has a length of 8.47 kilometers. It is part
of the Sulu Island Circumferential Road that starts at a section of the Jolo-
Indanan-Parang-Silangkan Road in the Municipality of Indanan, then connects to
Jolo Port-Bud Daho-Romandier Road, links to Jolo-Taglibi-Tiptipon Road, and
ends in a section of the newly converted Sulu Island Circumferential Road in the
Municipality of Patikul. It caters to vehicles coming to and from the west of Jolo
to the southern neighboring towns of Patikul and Indanan, and serves as a bypass
route without passing through Jolo Poblacion.

Converting the Jolo Circumferential Road into a national road will increase
economic activities, provide better gateway, and efficiently improve the delivery
of basic services in the localities. As a national road, allocation of funds for its
upgrading, improvement, and maintenance will also be assured.



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

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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

uouse BILL No, 2748

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JOLO CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF JOLO, PROVINCE OF SULU, INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Jolo Circumferential Road in the Municipality of Jolo,
Province of Sulu, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

Act.


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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4551

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative
LEODY “ODIE” F. TARRIELA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Since time immemorial, devotees in the municipality of Sta. Cruz
celebrated the Feast Day of the [oly Cross, also known as the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross, Triumph of the Cross, to commemorate the recovery of
the Holy Cross in which Jesus was crucified. By declaring every 14" day
of September as local special non-working holiday, we encourage the
community to celebrate and deepen devotee’s faith and spiritual life.

In this respect, the immediate consideration and passage of this bill
is camestly sought.

HON. ODY “ODIE” F. TARRIELA
Representative


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4551

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE
LEODY “ODIE” F. TARRIELA

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 14 OF EVER YEAR AS
‘FEAST DAY OF HOLY CROSS’, A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
STA. CRUZ

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

SECTION 1. September 14 of every year is hereby declared as

special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, to be known

* in commemoration of the recovery of the

as “Feast Day of Holy Cros

Holy Cross on which Jesus was crucified

SECTION 2. This act shall take eflect fifteen (15) days afier its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

INo, 4445

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In today’s continuous developments, incessant changing times and constant
progress, prices of commodities and expenses continue to grow. However, as
prices increase, the incomes of Persons With Disabilities and Senior Citizens
generally remain stagnant.

While it is true that the State already provides several discounts and privileges
to the PWDs and Senior Citizens, their needs are still not fully recognized and
satisfied. There are still voids to be filled and gaps to be bridged in order to
provide full support for the PWDs and Senior Citizens.

In an effort to ease the financial burdens of the PWDs and the Senior Citizens,
this Bills intends for the exemption from the payment of travel tax for both PWDs
and Senior Citizens consequently making traveling abroad more accessible and
economical. As such, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. #445

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT EXEMPTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD) AND SENIOR
CITIZENS OF THE PAYMENT OF TRAVEL TAX

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the “PWD and
Senior Citizens Travel Tax Exemption Act.”

SECTION 2. Travel Tax Exemption. — Persons with Disabilities and Senior
Citizens shall both be exempted from the payment of Travel Tax.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the other provisions shall
not be affected thereby.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

ne
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4747

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Kajatian-Junction Buansa Road in the
Municipality of Indanan, Province of Sulu from a provincial road to a national
road. It is one of the sections of Sulu Island Circumferential Road with a length
of 2.352 kilometers.

The Sulu Island Circumferential Road is a key thoroughfare of the
Province of Sulu that connects the coastal municipalities to the capital town of
Jolo and to the different municipal ports prime. It enables the farmers,
fisherfolk and other entrepreneurs to transport their commodities to other
economic centers outside the province such as Isabela City in Basilan,
Zamboanga City, and Port of Bongao in Tawi Tawi.

The Sulu Circumferential Road also connects to different arterial roads
that leads to some beaches and recreational resorts, which are potential tourist
destinations. Unfortunately, there are still armed conflicts happening in some
areas in Sulu due to socio-political reasons and travelers are advised to seek
assistance from the provincial tourism office for safety and security.

Converting Kajatian-Junction Buansa Provincial Road into a national
road will ensure its repair, maintenance and improvement, which in turn, will
accelerate infrastructure and economic development in the area. Such
development is crucial to create a business conducive environment that may
reduce, if not totally eliminate, armed struggles. The conversion will surely
benefit not only the residents of Indanan, but all the people of Sulu.


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



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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4747

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE KAJATIAN-JUNCTION BUANSA PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF INDANAN, PROVINCE OF SULU,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Kajatian-Junction Buansa Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Indanan, Province of Sulu, is hereby converted into a national
road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In each barangays, there are government trained and competent barangay 
health workers who help in the dissemination of health safety protocols, as well as 
ensuring the presence of healthcare in their community. During the COVID-19, their 
efforts were invaluable as they served as our first line of defense towards preventing 
a more massive outbreak of the pandemic in the country. 
The measure seeks to recognize their efforts by declaring the seventh day of 
April of every year as Barangay Health Workers’ Day. It also proposes that different 
local government units and agencies hold a simple celebration and ceremony to 
recognize their efforts and accomplishments. 
Versions of the measure were filed by Representatives Co, Villanueva, and 
Oaminal in the 18th Congress. It was thereafter approved by the House on Third 
Reading and was transmitted to the Senate. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of the bill is earnestly sought. 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
August 30, 2022
8:02 am
4130


 Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by Representative 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
AN ACT  
DECLARING APRIL 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS 
DAY TO BE KNOWN AS BHW DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1.  April 7 of every year is hereby declared as Barangay Health Workers 
Day to be known as “BHW Day”. 
SECTION 2. The Department of Health (DOH), in cooperation with the Department 
of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and all local government units are 
hereby enjoined to hold simple ceremonies or activities to highlight the indispensable 
role of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved. 
4130
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____________ 
Introduced by 
HON. CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIRE STATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PINTUYAN, PROVINCE OF 
SOUTHERN LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 9, Article II of the 1987 Constitution calls for policies that provide adequate social services 
and improved quality of life for all. Thus, Congress enacted Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise 
known as the Department of Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, which provides, under 
Section 56, that “[t]here shall be established at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, 
fighting facilities, and equipment in every [xxx] municipality”. 
The Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte, is located in Panaon Island with a land 
area of Thirty-seven square kilometers (37 km2) and a population of Ten thousand two hundred 
two (10,202) people per the 2020 National Census of Population and Housing. From 2015 to 
2022, Pintuyan posted a growth rate of 0.79%.  
Pintuyan has Twenty three (23) barangays and has the same number of barangay centers, daycare 
centers, and other facilities. It also houses municipal government offices, private establishments, 
and Two thousand four hundred eighty-eight (2,488) residential houses. 
As of the moment, the Municipality of Pintuyan is annexed to the Fire Station of the Municipality 
of San Ricardo, which itself caters to the needs of Ten thousand, five hundred (10,500) people. 
To fulfill the mandate of R.A. No. 6975 and for the preservation of the lives of the constituents 
of the Municipality of Pintuyan and their properties, as well as those of government and private 
facilities, the establishment of its dedicated fire station is compelling. 
Thus, the undersigned, sa ngalan sa SERBISYONG TINUORAY, earnestly request this measure's 
approval. 
CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP 
Representative, Second District of Southern Leyte 
September 19, 2022
2:33 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____________ 
Introduced by 
HON. CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP 
AN ACT 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIRE STATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
PINTUYAN, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. A fire station in the Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte, shall 
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be established under the supervision of the Bureau of Fire Protection of the 
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Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). 
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SEC. 2. The DILG shall appropriate funds for the implementation of this Act. Thereafter, the 
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General Appropriations Act shall include the amount necessary for such fire station 
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maintenance and operation. 
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
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or a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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4963
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4218

- Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo _

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Balo-I airport is at present no longer being utilized as a public airport, and is
an idle asset of the government, and as such, shall therefore be converted into an air force
base to be used by our security forces in Mindanao.

For these reasons, this measure seeks to authorize the use of the lands of the Balo-
I Airport, and be converted into an air base for the Philippine Air Force, which is also in
line to the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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

Cc)
D Q. DIMAPORO
RiFict, Lanao del Norte


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

oo A218

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BALO-I AIRPORT AS AN AIR FORCE BASE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Subject to the approval of President of the Philippines, in coordination with
the Secretary of National Defense and the Secretary of Transportation, the Balo-I Airport,
located in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Balo-I, Province of Lanao del Norte, is
hereby converted as an Air Base for the Philippine Air Force.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of National Defense shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Balo-I Air Force Base, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of National Defense shall issue such rules and regulations
within sixty (60) days from the enactment hereof as may be necessary to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. 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 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016" 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
When RA 10912 or “The Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016” took effect in 2017, it was met 
with negative reactions from professionals because it introduced added and absurd costs to renewing one’s 
PRC ID Card.  
The Continuing Development Act was enacted with the goal of promoting and upgrading the practice of 
professions in the country by putting in place measures that will continuously improve the competence of 
professionals by the international standard of practice, particularly ASEAN standards.  
Under the CPD Act, CPD is made a mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PRC ID cards of all 
registered and licensed professionals. It requires professionals to accumulate credit units (from as low as 
15 units to an ultimate high of 120 units for certified public accountants) every three years by attending 
CPD programs, such as training, seminars, and other activities. This creates a series of hurdles for 
professionals—forcing them to shell out extra money to register for these programs, take unpaid leaves to 
attend week-long seminars, etc.  
Whilst the CPD Act was enacted with the goal of the betterment of Filipino professionals, the 
implementation of the law has created an unnecessary burden on Filipino professionals by forcing them to 
spend extra time and resources on CPD programs.  
It is in this light that this bill seeks to repeal the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016 (RA 
10912) as it does not truly serve Filipino professionals, on the contrary, it forces extremely onerous 
requirements on professionals.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the Filipino 
people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 19, 2022
1:30 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 10912 or the "Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016" is hereby 
repealed.  
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. – All other laws, decrees, executive orders and issuances, resolutions, 
ordinances, or circulars inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.  
SEC. 3. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
4948
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

~ 4219

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Marawi Siege has shown our nation the widespread difficulties our
countrymen, not only in Marawi City, but in the Province of Lanao del Sur and in the
adjacent Provinces as well, have experienced. Itis only just for our Government to extend
any help to our fellow Filipinos, particularly those who were displaced because of the
conflict.

Given that the Balo-I airport is no longer b-1ng utilized as a public airport, and is
an idle asset of the government, and in Tecognition of the authority of the State to Provide
basic shelter to its citizens, the subdivision, conversion and sale of the Balo-I Airport into
affordable housing projects is rightly justified.

For these reasons, this measure seeks to authorize the use of the lands of the Balo-
| Alport, to be sold to qualified beneficiaries who were either displaced because of the
armed conflict or uniformed personnel or qualified civil servants,

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



COIR HRW K Ee

BEROEES

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

iETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 42 19

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE LAND MANAGEMENT
BUREAU TO SUBDIVIDE THE LANDS WITHIN THE BALO-I AIRPORT
BELONGING TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND TO DISPOSE OF
THE SAME BY SALE OR TRANSFER, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The Director of the Land Management Bureau shall cause the subdivision
of lands within the Balo-I Airport owned by the Republic of the Philippines which may
be declared by the President of the Philippines +3 no longer needed for its intended
purpose. .

SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources, the area of each lot within the
subdivisions shall be determined by the Director of the Land Management Bureau
according to the nature of the land, the number of prospective applicants, and the
purpose for which it will be utilized.

SECTION 3. Alll lands so subdivided, except such portion thereof as may be needed for
the public service may, with the approval of the President of the Philippines, be sold to
Persons qualified to acquire public lands under existing laws, or transferred to the
National Housing Authority: Provided, however, that in the sale thereof, first priority shall
be given to intemally-displaced persons, uniformed personnel and government
employees.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels 
and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.  
Likewise, Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain 
a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels. 
Sacol Island, which is located in Zamboanga City, has four (4) barangays, 
namely: (1) Barangay Landang Laum; (2) Barangay Landang Gua; (3) Barangay 
Busay; and (4) Barangay Pasilmanta.  
This bill proposes to create the Sacol Island National High School in 
Barangay Landang Gua, Zamboanga City. The establishment of the Sacol Island 
National High School will benefit the elementary graduates from Barangays Busay, 
Landang Gua, Landang Laum, Pasilmanta and Pangapuyan in the Second District of 
Zamboanga City. In order to pursue secondary education, these students travel to 
the nearest existing high schools in Barangays Arena Blanco, Talon-Talon and 
Mampang which even requires them to cross Sibuguey Bay.  
This measure aims to provide Zamboangueños access to quality education 
and, at the same time, decongest the overpopulated national high schools in the 
abovementioned barangays.  
In view of the foregoing reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
2nd District, Zamboanga City 
September 12, 2022
12:48 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
AN ACT 
 ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
LANDANG GUA, ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS SACOL ISLAND 
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.  There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Landang Gua, 
Zamboanga City, to be known as the Sacol Island National High School.  
SECTION 2.   The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Sacol Island National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act.  
SECTION 3.  Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of 
this Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act.  
SECTION 4.   This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.   
Approved. 
4658
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Every year, the Department of Education (DepEd) through its Department Orders 
consistently reiterate the "No Collection Policy" during graduation rites in public 
schools in its effort to ease the financial burden of families and to encourage them to 
celebrate this important milestone in every child's life. 
In support of the government's efforts to make graduation ceremonies more 
affordable to all families by eliminating unnecessary expenses, this bill seeks to 
prohibit elementary schools and pre-schools, public and private, from requiring their 
graduating students to wear the toga or any academic garb during the graduation 
rites. 
The bill envisions families anticipating this joyful event with excitement, instead of 
worry due to the cost of a required attire, on top of other expenses. Additionally, the 
money spent on buying or renting the toga may be used instead for more worthwhile 
and lasting particulars. 
In light of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is humbly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
 MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
August 23, 2022
2:00 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING PRE-SCHOOLS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FROM 
MANDATING GRADUATING PUPILS TO WEAR A TOGA 
DURING GRADUATION RITES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. All pre-schools and elementary schools are prohibited from mandating 
graduating pupils to wear a toga during their graduation ceremonies. 
SECTION 2. The mandatory wearing of a toga during graduation ceremonies may 
only be imposed on graduating students of secondary schools, tertiary schools and 
other institutions of higher learning. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue the necessary 
rules orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
4027
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4597

Introduced by Representative Virgilio “VG” S. Lacson

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO WENYI CAI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Wenyi Cai is a Chinese Citizen from the Province of Hubei of China who has been in
the Philippines for almost five (5) years. He was initially invited by friends and relatives to visit
the Philippines as a tourist and during his stay, he was also invited to invest in a business ran by
Filipinos and Filipino-Chinese Businessmen, to which he obliged and he was even offered a
position with the company, but he turned it down since he was going to return to China.

However, while staying in China for a few months after returning from his vacation in the
Philippines, Mr. Cai had an urge to return to the Philippines, as even though he only stayed for a
short while, he already felt at home in our country. All of his friends and relatives were already
living in the Philippines and being on Philippine soil gave him find purpose and felt as if he would
be put to better use, specifically to provide quality yet affordable abode to Filipinos. He then chose
to come back to the Philippines and accept the job offer at Oriental Union Property Inc. Through
the years, he created strong bonds with the Filipino employees and Filipino-Chinese community
here.

Mr. Cai has easily acquainted himself with Filipino values and traditions and now yearns
of residing in the Philippines permanently. As he no longer wishes to reside anywhere else and has
decided to become a citizen of the Philippines.

In view of Mr. Cai's wish to become a Filipino Citizen, approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

Ve
VIRGILIO “V6” S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Partylist


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4997

Introduced by Representative Virgilio “VG” S. Lacson

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO WENYI CAI

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

Section 1, Wenyi Cai is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and privileges and
prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, Wenyi
Cai shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
EXPIANATO RY NOTE
Recent times saw tremendous changes to the modes of education not only in
the Philippines,  but also around the globe.  Data and information are readily available
for those who have computers and internet access. And while this makes it easier to
conduct research  or learn  more about a specific topic,  particularly for our students,
there is a very likely possibility that wrong or fake information would also be accessed.
Likewise,  many  Filipino families still  lack the resources for internet access,  let
alone gadgets to aid in their education. This is a factor that could make school harder
for them, or even dissuade them from pursuing their studies altogether.
Through online libraries,  Filipino students and researchers would have access
to reliable,  correct,  and  updated information.  Likewise,  Filipinos -especially those in
remote areas or poorer communities -would have safe spaces where they can avail
free computer and internet services for school, research, or employment.
This bill seeks tQ establish online libraries in all barangay halls in the country.
For the reasons stated above, the passage of this Act - which had been filed in the
17th Congress by Rep, Salvador Belaro -is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
-duez-on City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
``   ~`  r,  .-
House Bill No. 4988
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
AN ACT CREATING AN ONLINE LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1.  Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the "Online Library Act of 2022".
SEC.  2.  Declaration  of State Policy. - There shall  be established an online  library
suitable  to   Filipino  students  and   researchers  which  will   store,   compile,   classify,
systematize,  organize and make readily available data for free data and materials in
different fields of study.
SEC.  3.  The  Department  of  Education  (DepEd),  Commission  on  Higher  Education
(CHED) and the Technical  Education  Skills and  Development Authority (TESDA),  in
collaboration  with  the  Department  of  Information,  Communication  and  Technology
(DICT) and Department of Science and Technology and other concerned government
agencies  shall  be  mandated  to  formulate  the  rules  and  regulations  necessary  to
implement this Act.
SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be included on
the  General  Appropriation  Act  of  the  year  following  its  enactment  into  law  and
thereafter.
SEC. 5. All laws,  orders,  issuance rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with any provisions of this Act are thereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
SEC.  6.  This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15)  days from  complete  publication  in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Se
Ca
S RECEIVED
Dare sentember 19,2022
+ TIME 45pm

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NINETEENTH CONGRESS eS BY Bai
First Regular Session Xo
HOUSE BILL NO.4965 Wo INDEKS

Introduced by HONORABLE REX GATCHALIAN AND
HONORABLE ERIC MARTINEZ

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY IN
THE CITY OF VALENZUELA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Valenzuela’s colorful history dates back to pre-colonial era. It was located
in a flourishing agricultural and fishing town, and a part of the land area which
included present-day Quezon City, Novaliches, and Obando, Bulacan. The city’s early
inhabitants considered it as a separate island or “pulo” since several bodies of water

bound the area. During the colonial rule, it was renamed as “Polo.”

For a long time, Polo’s early settlers resisted Spanish rule by taking part in
a series of epic battles against the Spanish forces of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. They
were also enlisted in the infamous Battle of Bangkusay on 3 June 1571, headed by
Rajah Sulayman of the Manila Kingdom where they lost. After the Spaniards
captured Manila and its neighboring towns, Polo was incorporated into the township
of Catangalan (present day Meycauayan). Three (3) centuries later, the local
inteligencia and political leaders of Polo, including Dr. Pio Valenzuela, supported the
Katipunan revolution.

After the Spaniards established the Manila archdiocese on 14 August 1595,
the friars who had set up churches in Catangalan called for further division of the
vast town, to enhance efforts to convert locals into the Catholic faith. On 12
November 1623, Spanish Governor-General Alonso Fajardo de Entenza ordered the
separation of sitio Polo from Catangalan and its establishment as an independent
town.



This bill seeks to declare the 12 of November every year as a regular holiday
in Valenzuela City to commemorate its founding anniversary.

HON. GATCHALIAN [. ERIC
Representative Representative
1* District of Valenzuela 2n¢ District of Valenzuela



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.4965

Introduced by HONORABLE REX GATCHALIAN

HH

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY IN
‘THE CITY OF VALENZUELA

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

SECTION 1. November 12 of every year is hereby declared as a regular holiday

in the entire City of Valenzuela to commemorate its foundation day,
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,