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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

20
HOUSE BILL NO. 4201

Introduced By:
RANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II
1° District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill which was filed in the 15" and 16" Congress and re-filed in the
present Congress, seeks to convert the road stretching from JUNCTION
SONGKOY, TO BARANGAY SERING, all of the Municipality of Socorro in the First
Congressional District of the Province of Surigao del Norte, presently classified as a
provincial road, into a National Road.

‘The JUNCTION SONGKOY - JUNCTION ATOYAY - SERING ROAD is
a gravel roadway, with a total road length of 12.857 kilometers, starting from
Barangay Songkoy and ending in Barangay Sering, all in the Municipality of Socorro,
province of Surigao del Norte.

The conversion of the existing road is being sought to improve the
economic and social living conditions of the communities traversed by the road. The
said road is being used heavily for the transport of agricultural products and
implements. It is also the road used by tourists in reaching tourist attractions and
destinations located within the Municipality. Thus, trade and tourism will be greatly
enhanced by the proposed conversion. The said road is currently in much need of
repairs and unfortunately, the provincial government cannot provide the necessary
funds for its maintenance.

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

FRANCISCO JOSE F. M: GAS IL

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Republic of the Philippines
House os Representarwes
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

401

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO JOSE F, MATUGAS II

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION
SONGKOY, TO BARANGAY SERING ALL OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF SOCORRO, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE 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 road stretching from Junction Songkoy to Barangay Sering all of the

1
2 Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte, is hereby converted into a national
3 road.

4
5 SECTION 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

6 From the Surigao Reference Network (SRN) No. 55 of the road with a distance of
7 1,190.50 meters, bearing N 16 - 36 W, with the following lines, bearings and distances to wit
8 LINES BEARINGS DISTANCES
9 1-2 N85 -34W 60.00 m.

0 2-3 N 15-45 4,501.52 m.

n 3-4 N25-41E 4,619.48 m.

R 4-5 $86 -33 E 60,00 m.

B 5-6 25-418 4,618.25 m.

4 6-1 $15~45W 4,503.74 m.

15
16 SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the

17 Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the
18 funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

» SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days atte
21 Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

its publication in the

2B Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
Quezon City

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First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 4262

Introduced by REP, EVELINA G, ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
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This bill, filed by, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago in the 16th Congress, seeks to provide
tax relief in times of ealdmity.

It provides that a declaration of a state of calamity by the proper local Sanggunian will
effect the following tax relief:

(1) Real property tax in the affected area for 2 fiscal years.

(2) Donor’s tax on fund donations for victims of calamities. This tax exemption shall
automatically apply and accreditation requirements shall not be required by BIR. Donee
organizations, however, shall not use more than 10% of said gifts for admi
purposes.

Aside from the benefit of being exempted from these taxes, this proposed measure would
also bring in steady flow of donations during calamities as no red tape would hamper these funds
from coming in,

Thus, passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

VELINA

CUDERO


Republic of the Phil
HOUSE OF REPRES|
Quezon City

pines
TATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4262

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR TAX RELIEF IN CALAMITY

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

SECTION 1. Calamity defined. - For the purposes of this Act, "Calamit
as a state of extreme distress or misfortune, produced by some adverse circums
any great misfortune or cause ‘or loss or misery caused by natural forces.

" shall be defined
\ee or event or

SEC. 2. Effect of Declaration of Calamity. - A declaration of a state of calamity by the
proper local Sanggunian shall make effective the following tax relief:

A) The real property tax in the affected area shall not be assessed and collected for two
fiscal years, starting from the date of the declaration of a state of calamity;

B) Any donation in the name of any organization that declares that the funds donated shall
be in favor of the victims of the calamity shall be exempt from donor's tax. This
exemption from the donor's tax shall automatically apply and the Bureau of Internal
Revenue shall not require any accreditation requirements: Provided, however, that not
more than 10% of the said gifts shall be used by the dance organization for
administration purposes.

SEC. 3. Separability Clause, - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

2C. 4. Repealing Clause. ~All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or portions thereof,
Which ate inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly

SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days alter its publ
in the Official Gazeute or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City 4 Ss n>
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS {/* ome. 7 OCT 2016
TIME: tA

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4245

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to integrate lessons on the inculcation of a tourist-
friendly culture in the curriculum of basic education,

Tourism is a sunshine industry in our country and to further boost
tourism, we need to inculcate in our people a tourist-friendly attitude.

Such understanding should start from formal education, from our

schools, by including lessons thereon in the appropriate subjects in the
school curriculum,

Atty. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Repteserative
1-Aig Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4245

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

GRATE LESSONS ON FRIENDLINESS TO.
[HE CURRICULUM OF BASIC EDUCATION

AN ACT TOIL
TOURISTS

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Tourism Culture
Education Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to
recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to promote
and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-
being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

SECTION 3. As used in this Act, the term “Basic Education” shall refer
to the formal education system enforced in the Philippines which starts
from Kindergarten and which proceeds to the six grades of elementary
education, followed by two years each of Junior and Senior High School

SECTION 4. The Department of Education is hereby mandated to include
in the appropriate subjects of the curriculum of basic education lessons on
the inculcation of a friendly and appropriate attitude towards tourists so
as to further boost tourism in the Philippines. Such lessons shall


emphasize how our schoolchildren could be of assistance in promoting a
tourism culture in our country.

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

SECTION 6. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act is held
invalid, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and
effect.

SECTION. 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION. 8. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Constitution Hills, Q i

Seventeenth C
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, 4787

Introduced by Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Truly — and as the old adage goes — only when people have lost something can
they truly realize its true importance.

Jr. of the City of
Manila brings to mind his legacy as a statesman and patriot. His service to the country —
particularly to the people of the City of Manila — is an important reminder to thos
public service today that self-interest simply has no room both in the
service. The people look to their leaders for guidance and stability, and Mel Lopez
exemplified his servant-leadership not only in the City of Manila but also as Member of
the Batasan Pambansa, as Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). and as
Chairman of the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC).

The recent passing of former Mayor Gemiliano “Mel” C. Lope:

With the great admiration of the Filipino People especially the people of the City
of Manila, they would like to express their deep and sincere gratitude for the legacy of
Mayor Mel Lopez, through this legislative measure. In renaming the portion of Radial
Road 10 within the City of Manila in his honor, the people shall remember the

made by the good mayor, and ~ more importantly ~ the prineiples which he stoof! for,
For these reasons, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
HO! ‘A, JR.

UHAY Party=List


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

737
HOUSE BILL no.
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Introduced byRepresentativedose L. Atienza, Jr.
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AN ACT
RENAMING THE PORTION OF RADIAL ROAD 10 TRAVERSING THE CITY
OF MANILA AS THE MAYOR GEMILIANO LOPEZ BOULEVARD

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

Congress assembled.

Section 1. The approximately 4.00 kilometer stretch of road located in the City of
Manila; which is now known as Radial Road 10 and begins at the Manila City-Navotas
City boundary over the Estero de Marala, going over the Estero de Vitasthrough Road 10

Bridge 1, ve

‘ing past the Manila North Harbor Container Port and the North Harbor

Passenger Terminal Complex, and terminates at the intersection of Claro M. Recto

Avenue and Manila International Container Terminal South A‘ ss Road under the

Manuel Roxas, Jr. Flyo'

is hereby renamed as the Mayor Gemiliano Lopez Boulevard

Seeti

n 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby mandated to place
the new street names and appropriate markers along the Mayor Gemiliano Lopez

Boulevard.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

Wouse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.4868

Introduced By
REP. FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS IL, 1°! District, Surigao del Norte
REP. HORACIO P, SUANSING, JR., 2" District, Sultan Kudarat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bureau of Customs was created in 1902 as the Philippine Customs Service
and was authorized to collect all revenues warranted by law. Public Act No. 430
transformed the Philippine Customs Service to a Bureau of Customs and Immigration
under the supervision and control of the Department of Finance and Justice. When the
Department of Justice became a separate office from the Department of Finance, the
Customs Service remained under the umbrella of the latter which set-up remains up to
this time.

Through the years, the Bureau has since undergone several re-organizations and
seen amendments to the country’s tariff laws. Just last year, the Customs Modernization
and Tariff Act was passed into law to, among others, protect and enhance government
revenue and modernize customs and_ tariff administration. The new law also
emphasized the role of the Bureau, not just in the collection of customs revenues, but
more so in border control to prevent entry of smuggled goods, particularly illegal drugs,
and facilitation and security of international trade, and supervision and control of
import and export cargoes. Indeed, the Bureau is our first line of defense in border
protection. Thus, its name must be changed to reflect this important function

When President Rodrigo Duterte was elected into office, he vowed to clean the

Bureau which has long been perceived as entrenched in a culture of corruption. The

Bureau’s new leadership has vowed to weed the Bureau of dishonest personnel, limit

physical transactions and modernize and computerize the same. A new name will

therefore, give the Bureau a clean slate as it puts in place new plans and policies which
will address corruption.

The immediate passage of this bill is therefore, earnestly sought,

FRANCISCO JOSE F.M. GAS II HORAC o UANSING, JR.



Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

4868

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced By
REP. FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II, 1" District, Surigao del Norte
REP. HORACIO P, SUANSING, JR,, 2 District, Sultan Kudarat

AN ACT RENAMING THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AS THE PHILIPPINE
BORDER PROTECTION AND CUSTOMS SERVICE

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

Assembled:

SECTION 1. The Bureau of Customs is hereby renamed to Philippine Border
Protection and Customs Service

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause, ~ All law, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are

hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly

SEC. 3. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect immediately 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

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

4775

Introduced by Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles and Hon. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajupally Balashowry is a renowned priest of the
Archdiocese of Hydrerabad in the State of Andra Pradesh, India who is known as “pilgrim of
prayer”, for having traveled all over the world to preach the power of prayer and faith i
among various people of the world.

Father “Swammy”, as a “pilgrim of prayer”, has spent most of the past decade in the
Philippines spreading his message of encouraging all people to lead prayerful lives and to be God-
fearing, in the process helping many Filipinos especially the poor and the needy in his ministry.

Father “Swammy” has also established a healing ministry that continues to be a source of
physical, mental and moral support to Filipinos who are in dire need of assistance to enable them
to overcome the challenges of their afflictions.

Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajupally Balashowry has mingled socially with the
Filipinos, has leamed to understand, appreciate, and embrace their customs, traditions, and ideals,
and has conducted himself in a proper and irreproachable manner during the period of his residence
in the Philippines, obeying all the laws and regulations promulgated by duly constituted authorities
and sustaining the highest standards of decent and lawful behavior in his relations with the
constituted government as well as the community in which he is living.

To grant Filipino Citizenship to Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajupally Balashowry
would be a fitting recognition of his accomplishment and deeds in helping Filipinos, especially the
poor and considering his devotion and dedication to the physical, mental, spiritual and moral
welfare of our people, he would be an invaluable asset to the Filipino nation.

HON. JERIGMO IAS B. NOGRALES HON. KARLO ALEXEI B. NOGRALES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

4775

Introduced by Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles and Hon. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO REVEREND FATHER
“SWAMMY” CHATHARAJUPALLY BALASHOWRY.

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

Section 1. Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajupally Balashowry is hereby granted
Philippine Citizenship with all the rights, privilege and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines,
Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajupally Balashowry shall enter the full enjoyment of the
Philippine citizenship.

Section 2. Repealing Clause- Any laws, presidential decree or issuance. executive orders,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule of regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the
provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4500

Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“service above self.” - the Rotary Motto

This bill seeks to declare February 23 as National Rotary Day in recognition of
the invaluable contribution to humanitarian and community service of the Rotary
Club of the Philippines.

Established in 1919, the Rotary Club of the Philippines is a local chapter of the
Rotary Club International. For 97 years, the Rotary Club of the Philippines has been
a partner of the government in promoting social welfare and development through
its various livelihood, health, education and environmental protection programs and
community service projects. To date, there are over 800 Rotary Clubs in the country.

For its untiring commitment and service to the country, it is befitting to
acknowledge the invaluable service of the Rotary Club of the Philippines. Declaring
February 23, the Rotary’s anniversary date, as the National Rotary Day is the most
appropriate way to recognize the contribution of the organization to socio-economic
development of the country.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is urgently recommended.

G » TAMBUNTYNG


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4500

Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL ROTARY DAY
AND A REGULAR WORKING DAY

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

SECTION 1. February 23 of every year is hereby declared as National Rotary
Day in recognition of the invaluable contribution to humanitarian and community
service of the Rotary Club of the Philippines.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4239
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Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the inclusion in our school curriculum lessons on the party-
list system in the Philippines.

The party-list system is a relatively recent innovation in the Philippine
political system and thus, there is a need to include its existence, significance and
its role in the Philippine political system.

Formal education is always a good starting point in educating the citizenry
and thus, it is hoped that this legislative measure would generate sufficient
awareness of the party-list system among our countrymen so that they could
properly view its significance in Philippine political life.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO,JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4239

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
INCLUDING IN THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM LESSONS ON THE THE
PARTY LIST SYSTEM

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 Party-List System
Education Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. It is hereby mandated that the curriculum of basic and higher education in
the country should include, whenever proper and appropriate, lessons on the
Philippine party-list system.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) and the Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are
tasked to jointly formulate the rules and regulations implementing this Act in



collaboration with the Department of Information and Technology (DICT) shall
formulate the pertinent rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC +)
OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. No.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. The
Bill of Rights upholds the fundamental rights of all citizens. They are especially significant in the
face of abuses committed in the name of police power, a fundamental power of the State.

On October 18, 2016, Jee Ick-joo, a Korean national, was allegedly taken from his
residence by a group of policemen. The abductors initially demanded a PS-million ransom, but
tefused to release Jee if his wife did not release another P4.5 million. While the criminals
continued to extort money from Jee’s wife, unknown to her, Jee was already killed, and his body
cremated. Reports reveal that the owner of the crematorium was a former policeman himself.
‘This terrible phenomenon known as “tokhang for ransom” is but one of the ways by which erring
police continues to threaten the safety and security of the Filipino people.

“Tokhang” has already been criticized for being incompatible with the due process clause
and international human rights law. The purpose of this bill is to strengthen efforts against the
evils associated with these operations by prohibiting “tokhang for ransom “and increasing the
penalty of police officers who abuse this State program. The passage of this bill is earnestly

sought,

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H. HARRY L, ROQUE JR.


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

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tne 4908.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
PUNISHING POLICE OFFICERS WHO COMMIT ROBBERY
IN RELATION TO POLICE OPERATIONS

SECTION _ 1. Short title ~ This act shall be known as the “Anti-Tokhang
Act.”

SECTION 2. Tokhang- Any police officer who commits an act of Robbery
under Article 294 (Robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons) of the
Revised Penal Code in the course of their official functions including, but not limited
to, anti-drug operations, or not, shall suffer the penalty of forty (40) years of
imprisonment, without the benefit of parole as provided for under Act No. 4103,
otherwise known as the Indeterminate Sentence Law. Police officers who blackmail
subjects of police operations or detain them for the purpose of extorting ransom from
them or other persons shall also suffer the aforementioned penalty.

SECTION 3.Separability Clause. - If any provision is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree orissuance,

executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary


to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or
amended accordingly.
SECTION 5.Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 48.18

Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For years, the Talisayan National High School — La Paz. Annex has operated under the
supervision and administration of the Talisayan National High School.

This bill proposes to separate the Talisayan National High School — La Paz Annex: from
the Talisayan National High School and convert it into an independent national high school to be
known as the La Paz National High School, in Barangay La Paz, Zamboanga City.

‘As a separate and distinct leaming institution, the La Paz National High School would
enable its administration to be more responsive to the needs of its resident students as well as to
improve the quality of education it offers

Itis in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

CELSO L. LOBRE
Representative
Zamboanga City,1" District

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo._4318

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Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEPARATING THE TALISAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL —LA PAZ
ANNEX,IN BARANGAY LA PAZ, ZAMBOANGA CITY FROM TALISAYAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN ASLA PAZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby separated from the Talisayan National High ‘School and
converted into an independent national high school to be known as La Paz national High School

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the 1 lisayan National High
School — La Paz Annexare hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Talisayan National High
School

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the La Paz. National High School, the initial funding of which
shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of theTalisayan National High School —
La Paz Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations to carry out
and implement the purpose of this Act.

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

APPROVED,
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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4172

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q.
Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Kolambugan — Tangkal Provincial Road in the
Municipalities of Kolambugan and Tangkal, Province of Lanao de! Norte into a
national road and appropriating fund for the improvement and maintenance
thereof.

‘The beneficial impacts of roads on production and on poverty alleviation are
well-recognized in all parts of the world. Roads provide great benefits to the
people, such as improving rapid and emergency access to hospitals. increasing
attendance of children in schools, stimulating agricultural production by providing
access to markets, and helping in the transition from pure subsistence to market-
oriented production. A high quality road increases the population’s mobility and
ability to earn. Accessible road brings not only ease of transportation but a whole
lot of new opportunities. The government's continued efforts to strengthen the
economy should include prioritizing the rehabilitation of our roads for the
community to better respond to the demands of a more fast-paced and dynamic
way of life.

Although a provincial road already exists connecting Kolambugan at the
Higan-Aurora Natioal Road to Tangkal at the Interior Circumferential of Lanao del
Norte National Road, the local government lacks the budget to put its maintenance
as a priority, Converting the Kolambugan-Tangkal Provincial Road into a national
road will definitely facilitate agricultural and rural development in the area,
primarily in the marketing of the products of the towns in Lanao del Norte: abaca
fiber and products from Iligan City, dried seaweeds from Kolambugan, ceramics



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from Baroy and peanuts from Kauswagan. The road’s annual funding from the
national government will also ensure its maintenance and rehabilitation. Thus,
providing a better life for the people of the Province.

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

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wotCaiaa dau DIMAPORO ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO

istrict, Lanao del Norte 2" District, Lanao del Norte


Seventeenth Cor
First Regular §

:BILLNo.__ 4172

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Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo and
Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE KOLAMBUGAN-TANGKAL PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF KOLAMBUGAN AND TANGKAL,
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE 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 provincial road connecting the Municipalities of
Kolambugan and Tangkal, Province of Lanao del Norte is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

SEC. 3. This Act shall take t fifteen (15) days afier its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit No.4281

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers generally view their profession as noble. They shape the young minds of
girls and boys to prepare them for the future and become the catalysts for national
development,

Ironically, most teachers in the public school system do not even own, much less,
pay for a housing unit for their own families.

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

The Davao City mode! can be replicated in the context of this important legislative
measure. In fact, let this proposed bill put into action the Pabahay Program of the
Department of Education.

‘The early passage of this bill is most earnestly prayed for.

Sauer [A R.CORTUNA



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lic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.4281

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

AN ACT
PROVIDING HOUSING UNITS FOR HOMELESS PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
AS MANDATORY AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Pabahay Program for Homeless
Public School Teachers Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. There shall be provided, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, housing units for homeless teachers in the public school system under a
Viable housing program created therefore.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shalll take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette and in at least two (2) national newspapers.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 2 RECEIVED a
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS Sy >
First Regular Session Winey oe
HOUSE BILL NOA945

Introduced by Honorable CELSO L. LOBREGAT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to amend Batas Pambansa Blg. 517 which
created the Labuan Public Hospital located in Zamboanga City on
June 10, 1983 by converting it into a Level II General Hospital to be
known as Labuan General Hospital.

The Labuan Public Hospital is a 10-bed capacity hospital which
provides preventive and curative services to the residents of Labuan
and nearby barangays.

With the rapid increase of population in the city, the existing
health facility of Labuan Public Hospital, which was created more
than 33 years ago, is extremely inadequate to accommodate the
increasing number of patients coming to the hospital daily.
Furthermore, those seeking medical services that could not be catered
by the Labuan Public Hospital would have to travel to Zamboanga City
Medical Center, which is situated approximately 36 kilometers away
and would take more than an hour ride.

Given its limited capacity and resources, it is therefore
imperative that the Labuan Public Hospital be converted into a Level II
General Hospital in order to provide a more adequate service to its
patients.

Consequently, its existing service facilities, professional health
care services and the number of personnel also need to be upgraded
to conform with and be commensurate to its increased functional
capacity.

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

B42 SS eae, 7
CELSO L. LOBREGAT


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4945

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable CELSO L. LOBREGAT

AN ACT
AMENDING BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 517 BY CONVERTING THE
LABUAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL, IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, INTO A LEVEL
Il GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS LABUAN GENERAL
HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Labuan Public Hospital is hereby converted into a
General Hospital (Level Il), to be known as Labuan General Hospital.

SECTION 2. The existing hospital facilities and professional health
care services of the Labuan Public Hospital are hereby upgraded to
conform with and be commensurate to the increase in its functional
capacity as a Level Il General Hospital. The number of medical
personnel shall be correspondingly increased.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the
Department’s programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of
which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Health in coordination with the
concerned local government officials shall promulgate the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4272

Introduced by Honorable Gil P. Acosta, Honorable Frederick F. Abueg, and
Honorable Franz Josef George E. Alvarez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Act seeks to declare January 24 of every year as Governor Higinio
Acosta Mendoza, Sr. day in the Province of Palawan.

January 24, 1944 should remain as a significant date in the history of the
Palawefios. This is the day when Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza Sr. was
executed by the Japanese forces in Canigaran, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Governor Mendoza was executed by the Japanese for refusing to pledge
allegiance to the Japanese flag.

Considering the heroic deeds and accomplishments of Dr. Higinio
Acosta Mendoza, Sr., the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan enacted
Provincial Ordinance 269-A Series of 1997 declaring Dr. Higinio A. Mendoza ,
Sr. as Palawan’s Provincial Hero. On May 17, 2013 RA 10559 was enacted
naming the Palawan Police Provincial Office to Camp Higinio Acosta
Mendoza, Sr.” and on September 20, 2016, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of
Palawan enacted Resolution No. 12770 Series of 2016 declaring the 24" of
January of every year as Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza, Sr. day.

It is only proper and fitting that the martyrdom of Governor Mendoza,
Palawan’s Provincial Hero, be celebrated as a special, non-working holiday in


the Province of Palawan including the City of Puerto Princesa in
commemoration of this great Palawefio.

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

aH} P. ACOSTA
3 Détrict of Palawan

/

FRE! ICK F. AHUEG FRANZ JOSEF GEORGE E. ALVAREZ
2 Disthict of Palawan 1* District of Palawan



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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 42°72 |

—

Introduced by Honorable Gil P. Acosta, Honorable Frederick Ff. Abueg, and
Honorable Franz Josef George E. Alvarez

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 24 OF EVERY YEAR AS
GOV! OR HIGINIO ACOSTA MENDOZA, SR. DAY IN THE
PROV! OF PALAWAN AND THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA
IN HONOR OF THE MARTYRDOM OF GOVERNOR HIGINIO
ACOSTA MENDOZA

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

SECTION 1, - January 24 of every year is hereby declared as a special,
non-working holiday in the Province of Palawan and the City of Puerto
Princesa in honor of the Martyrdom of Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza,

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a program granting rice coupons to public
elementary and high school teachers in the country.

Regarded as modern day heroes, our public school teachers are given the
gargantuan task of properly educating and helping mold our children into law-

abiding and valuable members of our society.

Yet, despite this challenging mandate, their salaries and wages are barely
enough to meet their basic needs.

Hopefully, this Act will help public school teachers improve their financial

plight.
enteral nico im. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM EXTENDING RICE COUPONS TO PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY

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 "Rice Coupon for
Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. All public elementary and high school teachers in the country shall
each be given a free rice coupon every year which they, in turn, may use to get
free one sack of rice.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Food Authority
(NFA) are mandated to collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and
regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. 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. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are, hereby, repealed, modified or
amemded accordingly.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4827

HOUSE BILL NO?" *

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on keeping in check the hazards brought about by misuse of drones or
remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Drones in the country, which now number by the
thousands, are potential airspace hazards. They also put at risk the safety of people outdoors
when operated wrongly.

Drones have been spotted flying too close to airports as airplanes are taking off. A drone
crashed near the White House in early January, and an 18-month old boy's eye was sliced in
half after he was hit in the head by a crashing drone."

Drones are not toys, though they are increasingly marketed that way.
more and more popularity among toy collectors, the more risk to lives and limbs we have to
grapple with.

Hence, there is an immediate need to regulate the operation of drpnes in order to contain their

potential hazards to both lives and properties.

The swift passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought.

watch.com/story/i-registered-my-drone-heres-why-you-should-too-2015-12-21



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

827

HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REGULATING THE OPERATION OF DRONES OR REMOTELY-PILOTED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS (RPAS) AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Drone Regulation Act.”

SEC. 2. No individual shall operate a drone or Remotely-Piloted Aircraft Systems
(RPAS) unless he or she has undergone education in safe airspace practices or operating
Temote-controlied aircraft.

SEC. 3. the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines shall undertake the seminar and
issue the necessary certificates of completion.

SEC. 4. the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines shall issue the necessary rules,
regulations and guidelines for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
not less than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos and/or imprisonment of one year.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

‘SEC 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon publication in the Official Gazette.
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )

OF THE PHILIPPINES )

First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REP! ‘ATIVES
xe 4994

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On October 18, 2016, Jee Iek-joo, a Korean national, was allegedly taken from his
residence by a group of policemen. The abductors initially demanded a P5-million ransom,
but refused to release Jee if his wife did not release another P4.5 million. While the criminals
continued to extort money from Jee’s wife, unknown to her, Jee was already killed, and his
body cremated. Reports reveal that the owner of the crematorium was a former policeman

himself.

” This terrible phenomenon known as “tokhang for ransom” is but one of the ways by
which erring police continues to threaten the safety and security of the Filipino people. Aside
from the acts of kidnapping for ransom and homicide, the criminals bum the body of the

victim to eliminate any evidenceof the crime

The purpose of this bill is to penalize the act of cremation of bodies of victims
undergoing investigation. Cremating a body under investigation effectively conceals the body
of the crime, Under the Revised Penal Code, such would only make the cremators an

accessory to the crime. This law imposes a penalty more commensurate to the obstructive evil

of the act, and deters cremation houses from engaging in such activities.

Men

H. HARRY L. ROQUE JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. No.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACTPROHIBITING THE

CREMATION OF BODIES OF CRIMES UNDER INVESTIGATION.

SECTION 1. Short title~ This Act shail be known as the “Victim Cremation
Act.”

SECTION 2. Prohibition of cremation pending investigation — Any person
who cremates the body of a victim of a crime subject to a police investigation without
clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation or Philippine National Police, as
the case may be, shall be punished with imprisonment for 20 years, If a corporation
conducting the business of a funeral parlor, funeral home, or mortuary commits the
cremation, the penalty shall be imposed on the cremator and the officers of the
corporation.

SECTION 3.Separability Clause. - If any provision is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree orissuance,

executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary
to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or

amended accordingly.


SECTION 6.iffectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

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

Approved,