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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6139

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a state policy to promote the development of national talents of Filipinos and support
their continuing professional development. Section 14 of Article XII of the Constitution
provides that “The sustained development of a reservoir of national talents consisting of
Filipino scientists, entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, high-level technical manpower
and skilled workers and craftsmen in all fields shall be promoted by the State.”

However, it is noted that while professional development is strongly encouraged, the cur-
rent period given for professionals are insufficient to comply with the requirements.

This bill aims to extend the validity of professional identification cards a
registrations of professionals from the current three (3) years to five
pose is to provide enough time to comply with continuing professional
ing.

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


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No._ 6139

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

“AN ACT EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION
CARD AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONALS UNDER LAWS
GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES TO FIVE (5)
YEARS.”

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “PRC License Effectivity Act.”

SEC. 2. Validity of Professional Identification Card. The validity of Professional Identification
Card issued and renewed by the Professional Regulation Commission is extended and set
to five (5) years.

SEC. 2 Validity of Certificate of Registration. - The validity of Certificate of Registration of
every professional who meets all the requirements for registration of professional under the
laws governing the practice of professions in the Philippines is extended and set to five (5)
years.

SEC. 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision or section of this Act is held invalid or uncon-
stitutional, the other provisions and sections not affected thereby shall remain in full force
and effect.

‘SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and adminis-
trative orders inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6370

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Colara Beach in the Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate is a tourist
attraction for its very clean and beautiful white sands. It offers an alternative beach
attraction and adventure minus the crowded tourist attractions of other provinces.

This bill would seek to declare the Colara Beach to be an eco-tourism zone for its
preservation and maintenance as a tourism site.

In view of the importance of this matter, we urgently ask for the passage of this bill.

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HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D.


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6370

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE COLARA BEACH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE AS AN ECO-TOURISM ZONE, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. State Policy — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
sustainable tourism industry. Towards this end, the state shall rationalize all efforts
pertaining to environmental protection and make the tourism industry a major source of
livelihood and an avenue for the generation of employment. Henceforth, aggressive
measures seeking to restore the country’s share in the global tourism market shall be
consistent with the preservation of the existing ecosystem and natural environment.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — Pursuant to the declared policy of the State, the
Colara Beach in the Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate is hereby declared as an
eco-tourism zone.

SECTION 3. Eco-Tourism Master Plan — The Provincial Government of Masbate,
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Tourism
shall jointly prepare an Eco-Tourism Master Plan for the Colara Beach in the Municipality
of Aroroy and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to be implemented by the
local government in coordination with concerned government agencies.

SECTION 4. Appropriations — The Department of Tourism shall include in the
jent’s programs the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
rules or regulations, and issuances contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall be effective fifteen (15] days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6399

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Albeit being one of the most important economic sectors in the country, there is a
glaring inadequacy in the number of our municipal fishing ports. Fish ports are critical
in post-harvest facilities and serve as the main distribution centers for the nearby
areas as well as for distant markets. As underutilization has been a major issue for
regional ports, studies have suggested the construction of fish ports in the municipal
level instead, giving priority to localities where there are greater inter-municipal
usage potential.

The study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies of fishing ports in the
country suggests that the national government should prioritize the building of new
ports in municipalities that have no ports yet. In order to push fishing port
development in the country, this bill proposes the establishment of a fish port in San
Fernando in the province of Camarines Sur. Further, this bill proposes to implement
a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel in order to uphold
proper environment management.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 6399

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
FERNANDO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish
port in the Municipality of San Fernando, Camarines Sur.

SECTION 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA,
through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local
government unit concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for
local government personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs
the establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set
said funds from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the
operationalization of the fish port.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring,
and the transfer or withdrawal by the PFDA of the fish port.

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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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6408

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With the current alphabetical list of provinces nationwide which is
deeply separating the Province of Southern Leyte from the Province of Leyte
where it came from, this bill seeks to enhance the identity of Southern Leyte
as geographically a part of the Leyte Island with a distinct personality of its
own.

The enhance nominal image of Southern Leyte once it will become
Leyte del Sur could add more essence to a province which is widely ignored
currently owing to its far listing from its mother province of Leyte. The most
common dilemma right now for those who are not familiar with Southern
Leyte is that it has always been mistaken as not to have existed due the fact
that list of provinces can be easily mistaken as listing only the Province of
Leyte as Southern Leyte will normally come far down the list together with
provinces whose names start with letter “s”.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly

sought.
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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6408

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE OF
SOUTHERN LEYTE TO LEYTE DEL SUR

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

SECTION 1. The name of the Province of Southern Leyte is hereby
changed to Province of Leyte del Sur.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the conduct of the plebiscite shall
be borne by the Province of Southern Leyte

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise the
plebiscite to be held in the entire Province of Southern Leyte.

SECTION 3. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
shall implement this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Parent Teachers Associations provide support services to the education sector but suffer from
the lack of funding to undertake their programs and projects. This bill seeks to address this gap
by providing them with a sustainable source of fund.

Under Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991), local government units may
levy and collect an annual tax of one percent (1%) on the assessed value of real property in
addition to the basic real property tax. The proceeds from this special levy accrue to the Special
Education Fund.

The Special Education Fund is supplementary funding provided by the local government to
support basic education. It is automatically released to the Local School Board. The
formulation, approval, and utilization of the SEF budget is the responsibility of the Local School
Board.

In providing for sustainable funding, Rp tee martin Soak te elect Fe we Le eter



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

‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6300

Introduced by Rep, Winston “Winnie” Castelo

“AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR GENERAL PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONS
FROM THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, AMENDING BOOK |, TITLE IV, SECTION 272 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160.”

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

SECTION 1. Book |, Title IV, Section 272 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as The
Local Government Code of the Philippines, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

‘Section 272. Application of Proceeds of the Additional One Percent SEF Tax, - The

Proceeds shall be allocated for the operation and maintenance of public schools,
construction and repair of school buildings, facilities and equipment, educational
research, purchase of books and periodicals, and sports development as determined
and approved by the Local School Board.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT 5% OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND SHALL BE
ALLOCATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT FUND OF GENERAL PARENT TEACHERS
ASSOCIATIONS.

SEC. 2. Revised Guidelines for Use of Special Education Fund - The Department of Education,
Department of Budget and Management, and Department of Interior and Local Government
‘shall develop the Revised Guidelines for the Use of Special Education Fund.


SEC. 3. Separability Clause. — lf any provision or section of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions and sections not affected thereby shall remain in full force
and effect.

‘SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, or issuances, or
any part thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended, or modified accordingly.

‘SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or 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. 6698

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The current volume of cases in the Municipal Trial Court of Maasin City is
indicating a backlog that needs an additional trial court for a more speedy disposition
of cases.

Creating an additional branch of Municipal Trial Court will address this concern
in line with the constitutional right of a person to have a speedy trial. Without adding
a new trial court, the backlog of cases will continue to pile up thereby compromising
the quality of justice that the public will receive

‘Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6698

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE CITY OF MAASIN,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional branch of the Municipal Trial Court in the Cities for
the City of Maasin, Province of Souther Leyte, with seat thereat, is hereby created in
the Eighth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the corresponding number for the
newly created Municipal Trial Court branch

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
‘Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program


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the implementation of this Act. The funding therefore shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. The funds necessary shall be appropriated and
released only upon the actual organization of the court and the appointment of its
personnel.

SECTION 4. Section 14(|) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that
may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed amended further.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6778

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TRAINING CENTER IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE UNDER
THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a training center in Maasin City, Southern
Leyte under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

SECTION2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of TESDA under the annual General Appropriations Act
(GAA).

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

Approved,


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6778

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The shortage of skilled workers nationwide is also being felt in Southern Leyte
province. The only solution for this problem is to come up with a training program
that will produce skilled workers in as short as six (6) months to two (2) years.

For this purpose, a training facility should be established in Maasin City to cater
for the need of skilled workers in the whole Province of Southern Leyte.

‘Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6366

INTRODUCED BY HON. LUIS JOSE ANGEL N. CAMPOS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Since 2008 Tibagan High School has been an annex of Fort Bonifacio
High School. The administrative staff of Tibagan High school has clamored
for its separation from Fort Bonifacio High School.

Such movement for its separation is duly supported by the mother
school Fort Bonifacio High School, the local community, and the Schools
Division Superintendent. The intent of both schools is manifested by the
Memorandum of Agreement signed by Principals of both schools, and dated
14* June 2017.

This bill seeks to facilitate the desire of Tibagan High School to
officially separate from Fort Bonifacio High School. Thus, allowing Tibagan
High School to chart its own course and pursue its own path to academic
excellence.

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

LUIS JOSE ANGEL N. exMPOS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6366

INTRODUCED BY HON.LUIS JOSE ANGEL N. CAMPOS, JR

AN ACT
SEPARATING TIBAGAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY
EAST REMBO, MAKATI CITY FROM FORT BONIFACIO NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TIBAGAN HIGH SHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1: Separation of Tibagan High School Annex from Fort Bonifacio
High School - The Tibagan High School Annex currently located in 1216 7
Avenue, Barangay East Rembo, Makati City is hereby separated from Fort
Bonifacio National High School and converted into an independent national
high school to be known as Tibagan High School.

SECTION 2: Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of Fort Bonifacio National High School - Tibagan High
School Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by Tibagan High
School.

SECTION 3: Allocation of Funding - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of
Tibagan High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against
the current year’s appropriation of the Fort Bonifacio High School - Tibagan
High School Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4: Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Secretary of
Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to put into effect
the purpose of this Act.


SECTION 5: Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days upon completion of its publication in at least two (2) national
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 6637

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Spitting in public should effectively be outlawed. It is highly unhygienic as it is risky.
‘Some bacterial species, such as the mycobacterium tuberculosis, the one that causes
TB, are contagious and airborne. Spitting has been identified as a factor in the spread
of TB. Recent study shows that the number of deaths due to TB stands at an average
of 75 Filipinos every day.

In the Philippines, only Davao has effectively implemented an anti-spitting law, which
has been in force since 2010.

Empirical data reveal that a number of people are in the habit of spitting in Lana
places. This unsanitary practice has to stop. Allowing this practice to go-Unche
puts the health of our countrymen at great risk.

Hence, spitting in public throughout the country should now be prosgri


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 66:

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING SPITTING IN PUBLIC NATIONWIDE AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF

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 “National Spitting Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared banned or prohibited for any person to spit in any
public place indoor or outdoor.

SEC. 3. Appropriate penalties for violation hereof shall be prescribed by the
Department of Health.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue pertinent rules
and regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6494

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce
locally or abroad. Also, this bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and
Accredition Center in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. The creation of the TESDA Center in
Malolos will cater to its 51 barangays as well as to its neighboring barangays

This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well
as its nearby municipalities by way of possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant
to further improve their quality of life.

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

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6494

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF MALOLOS, IN THE PROVINCE OF
BULACAN

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

SEC. 1. — There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the City of Malolos, in the province of
Bulacan.

SEC. 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year

thereafter.

SEC. 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause ~ If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby
and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or

modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause ~ This At shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, 8822

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant civil service eligibility to all government-paid
personnel serving under non-permanent status who have rendered at least twelve
(12) consecutive years of efficient service qualifying them for permanent
appointments.

In recognition of their valuable input, this bill grants the eligibility to all
temporary workforce in the government serving under provisionary, temporary,
contractual, job order appointment and the like. It shall have both retroactive and
prospective application, allowing all those who have reached twelve (12) continuous
years of service prior to and after the passage of this bill to apply for this privilege.
The civil service eligibility to be granted shall be commensurate to the actual service
and aptitude of the personnel, qualifying him to a permanent appointment in his
current post or any other equivalent government position requiring eligibility.

Itis hoped that the passage of this measure will promote efficient government
service and dedication by providing deserving public servants the opportunity of
acquiring security of tenure and other benefits.

2n4 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6622

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

ANACT
GRANTING CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO GOVERNMENT-PAID PERSONNEL
WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST TWELVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF
EFFICIENT SERVICE UNDER TEMPORARY STATUS

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

Section 1. All government-paid personnel holding non-permanent positions
under provisional, temporary, contractual, job order, and other similar
appointments, who have rendered at least twelve (12) continuous years of
efficient service may be granted civil service eligibility equivalent to the type of

service they have rendered.

All those who qualify for such eligibility may qualify as permanent
employees to their present positions or any other government position equivalent

inrank.

Section 2. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Civil Service
Commission shall issue the implementing rules and regulations to carry out the
provisions of this Act.


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Section 3. All laws, decrees and executive orders inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. &3n9

Introduced by HON. MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create and establish the Buyot Integrated High School in
Barangay Buyot in the Municipality of Don Carlos. Bukidnon. As it stands, Barangay
Buyot lies in the heart of Don Carlos and currently has no secondary school
facilities which can accommodate those Buyot youth who wish to pursue secondary
education. Due to the current lack of available secondary education facilities, the
affected youth of Buyot are effectively excluded from the statutorily-guaranteed
benefits and advantages of free secondary education

Though Buyot is one of the smallest barangays in the Municipality of Don
Carlos, its young residents yearn to expand their skills and knowledge by pursuing
advanced education — even to the extent of walking the almost 10-kilometer
distance to the neighboring barangay of Old Nongnongan once they graduate from
primary school. This daily trek however takes a toll on the youth of Buyot and some
of them wing up dropping out of secondary school altogether by reason of financial
ang distance constraints.

As a neophyte Congressman from the third congressional district of
Bukidnon, | have made it my life's mission to use all my powers and authority as my
constituents’ duly elected representative for their betterment. Foremost among my
legislative priorities is to provide all of them access to quality primary and secondary
education. Given Buyot's central location within the Municipality of Don Carlos, |
humbly submit and endorse for this august body’s consideration and approval the
establishment of what will be the Buyot Integrated High School. The strategic
location of this proposed secondary school will serve to benefit the neighboring
barangays of San Roque, Buntongan, Harke, New Gandingan, Old Gandingan. and
Mayahay as well

This bill is envis to serve as a significant step forward to providing the
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House sino. 6399

Introduced by Representative HON. MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE BUYOT INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DON CARLOS, BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS:
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be created the Buyot Integrated High School at the
Municipality of Don Carlos, Bukidnon,

4 SEC, 2. Buyot Integrated High School in the Municipality of Don Carlos, Bukidnon
5 _ shall be established under the direct supervision of the Department of Education

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

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 508

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert City Camp Road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental to sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment. Baguio, being a Highly Urbanized City, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads networks is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need.

In converting the 0.310 km-long City Camp Road into a national road, the responsibility of
maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government of Baguio
to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local development
programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated merely on
the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected increase in
economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators among its
population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to the benefit
of the national government.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill i ly sought


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO6508

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CITY CAMP ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO 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 road connecting the Marcos Highway to Quirino Highway (Baguio —
Bauang Road) By-Pass Road and Legarda Road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department’s program the
improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in

the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. 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,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 6793

Introduced by Representative VICTOR A. YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Central Azucarera de Tarlac High School -
Annex located in Barangay Balete, Tarlac City, Tarlac into an independent school to
be known as the Balete National High School.

In accordance with the State's policy of providing quality education for its
citizens, the conversion of the Central Azucarera de Tarlac High School - Annex to
an independent high school will improve the management and administration of
both the mother and annex school. The school administration of Central Azucarera
de Tarlac High school will now be able to focus their efforts in improving said
school. The same goes for the Balete National High School Administration. They will
be able to address the distinct needs and strengthen the potentials of their
studentry,

For a school to function effectively in serving our students, a sufficient
regular funding must be provided. By making it a distinct institution, the funding for
Balete National High School will be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

For the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _)
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

6793

House Bill N

Introduced by Representative VICTOR A. YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE TARLAC HIGH SCHOOL - ANNEX
LOCATED IN BARANGAY BALETE, CITY OF TARLAC, PROVINCE OF TARLAC
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BALETE
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. The Central Azucarera De Tarlac High School - Annex located in
Barangay Balete, City of Tarlac, Province of Tarlacis hereby converted into an

independent national high school to be known as the Balete National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Central Azucarera
de TarlacHigh School - Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Balete
National High School.

SEC, 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Balete National High School, the
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of
the Central Azucarera de Tarlac High School - Annex. Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 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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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __~ 6253

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Cagnituan Falls in Maasin City, Southern Leyte is a beautiful
ecotourism site. However, its luck of development has curtailed the
tourism potential of the place due to luck of funds for its development.
For the place to become a fully grown tourist destination, its needs
to be declared as an ecotourism site so that its development can be funded
by the national government.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

MC.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6253

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING CAGNITUAN FALLS IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE AS AN
ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. The Cagnituan Falls and its surrounding area in Maasin City, Southem
Leyte is hereby declared an Ecotourism Site.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Tourism.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6397

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Albeit being one of the most important economic sectors in the country, there is a
glaring inadequacy in the number of our municipal fishing ports. Fish ports are critical
in post-harvest facilities and serve as the main distribution centers for the nearby
areas as well as for distant markets. As underutilization has been a major issue for
regional ports, studies have suggested the construction of fish ports in the municipal
level instead, giving priority to localities where there are greater inter-municipal
usage potential.

The study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies of fishing ports in the
country suggests that the national government should prioritize the building of new
ports in municipalities that have no ports yet. In order to push fishing port
development in the country, this bill proposes the establishment of a fish port in
Minalabac in the province of Camarines Sur. Further, this bill proposes to implement
a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel in order to uphold
proper environment management.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAY! Lt F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO6397

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MINALABAC,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish
port in the Municipality of Minalabac, Camarines Sur.

SECTION 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA,
through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local
government unit concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for
local government personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs
the establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set
said funds from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the
operationalization of the fish port.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring,
and the transfer or withdrawal by the PFDA of the fish port.

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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6652

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The recent road mishap involving a 22-wheel truck along San Mateo Road that killed
five people, for the most part, was due to the overload that the truck carried at the time.
The truck was loaded with 60,000 kilograms of steel beams. Its payload is only 42,000
kilograms. The overload took its toll on the brakes, which could not bs
Hence, the disaster.

Severe penalties have to be meted out against those who load theirrucks in excess of
their payload and risk the lives and limbs of pedestrians and other
set out on the road.

WINNIE CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 66 52
Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT

PRESCRIBING STIFFER PENALTIES TO OWNERS AND DRIVERS OF TRUCKS WHO
LOAD THEM IN EXCESS OF THEIR PAYLOAD
Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Penalties. - Owners and drivers of trucks who are found to have loaded
them in excess of their payload shall hereby pay separately a fine of not less than Ten
Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) for the driver and not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos

(P100,000.00) for the owner; suspension of driver's license and the revocation of business
permit; and/or imprisonment of both owner and driver for a period of one (1) year.

SEC. 2. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) shall issue the appropriate rules and
regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. * © 8755

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Visayas group of islands’ economic activity has always been constricted /
limited within the bounds of their respective islands. Linking these islands will
enhance their economic activity considering that the area of economic scope will be
enlarged. For this purpose, a bridge connecting these island will be necessary.

The construction of Leyte and Bohol Bridge will start the connection of the
Visayas group of islands to the Maharlika Highway. Once completed, the increase in
economic activity is expected to generate jobs that will improve the quality of life in

the Visayas area.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA ACE


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.8755

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF LEYTE BOHOL BRIDGE LINKING THE
ISLANDS OF LEYTE AND BOHOL

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

SECTION 1. Bridge Construction. A bridge linking the islands of Leyte and Bohol
is hereby mandated to be constructed.

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5 SECTION 2. Appropriation. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall
6 include in its annual budget under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) the funds
7 necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

10 Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

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HoUsE BILLNo,_®%

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A lot of Pag-Ibig Fund members in Southern Leyte are forced to
travel long distances to avail of the services or to transact business with
Pag-Ibig Fund. This problem is caused by the absence of a frontline
office of Pag-Ibig Fund in any of the municipalities /city of the whole
Province of Southern Leyte.

To address this concern, an office of the Pag-Ibig Fund must be
established in the City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__ 6337

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF PAG-IBIG FUND IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN
LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby establish an office of the Pag-Ibig Fund in Maasin
City, Province of Southem Leyte.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of Pag-Ibig Fund as a govemment owned or controlled
corporation.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,