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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2486
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Roy M. Gonzales

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of Santa Rosa in the Province of Laguna is a highly industrialized
and urbanized city in the CALABARZON Region. The city is popularly known
as the "Motor City of the Philippines” and a center for commercial, industrial,
and residential activity in Southern Luzon.

The enactment of Republic Act No. 9264 converted Santa Rosa into a
component city, which thereafter ratified its cityhood by its populace through a
plebiscite on July 10, 2004. This vital historic event brought promising
investments, more accessible public services, and refined local governance to the
greater benefit of the people of Sta. Rosa.

In commemoration of the Cityhood Anniversary of Sta. Rosa, and to foster
a sense of appreciation, identity, and pride in every Rosenian, it is suitable to
declare every 10th of July every year as a special non-working holiday in the city.
In effect, the local government, including its people, can administer community
activities and programs in celebration of the culture, history, tradition,
development, and progress of the city.

This proposed measure is within the spirit of Republic Act No. 9492, which
acknowledges the value of identity and history by rationalizing the declaration
of holidays in diverse localities across the country. The declaration of the holiday
will serve as an additional time for Rosenians to spend with their family and
friends while celebrating a day of unity and hope of continued progress in the
City of Sta. Rosa.


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

ROY|M. GONZALES.
Represerftative

Lone District of Santa Rosa City, Laguna


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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2486

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Roy M. Gonzales

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 10 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA, PROVINCE
OF LAGUNA, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CITYHOOD ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. July 10 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday in the City of Santa Rosa, Province of Laguna, to commemorate its
Cityhood Anniversary.

SECTION 2. 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, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.____ 
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) is a Christian religion registered in the 
Philippines on July 27, 1914. It was preached by Brother Felix Y. Manalo from its first 
congregation in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila and quickly spread not only throughout the 
metropolis but also to the neighboring provinces in Luzon and across the islands of 
Visayas and Mindanao.1 
Ninety-five (95) years later from the date of the Church's establishment in the 
country, Republic Act No. 9645 or the Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of 
Iglesia Ni Cristo Act was passed into law. The Act declared July 27 of every year a special 
national working holiday in recognition of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia Ni 
Cristo in the Philippines. 
Considering that similar measure declaring July 27 a special national 
NONWORKING holiday has already been approved by the House of Representatives on 
its third and final reading during the seventeenth and eighteenth Congresses, the 
undersigned respectfully files this measure in view of the invaluable contribution of the 
Iglesia Ni Cristo and its members to nation building. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
1 Iglesia Ni Cristo website; see https://iglesianicristo.net/about-us/history/ 
July 24, 2025
3:40 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.____ 
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR 
AN ACT 
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DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NATIONAL 
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NONWORKING HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
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ACT NO. 9645, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "COMMEMORATION OF 
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THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO ACT" 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 3. National Holiday. - July 27 of every year is hereby declared as a special 
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national working NONWORKING holiday in commemoration of the founding 
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anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines. 
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SEC 2. Repealing Clause - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, 
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letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
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with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
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SEC 3. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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House Bill No. 2402 
___________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA 
___________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE EXISTING LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 
(LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN LUIS, 
PROVINCE OF AURORA INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed bill seeks to set up convert the existing Land Transportation 
Office (LTO) Extension Office in the Municipality of San Luis, Province of Aurora into 
a LTO District Office.  
The conversion of the existing LTO extension office in Aurora into a regular 
LTO office would mean faster processing of transactions and shorter queues. 
Necessary funding for its day to day transactions would be easily and readily facilitated 
resulting to better and larger transactions for driver's license and motor vehicle 
registration in the province. 
The State is mandated to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of 
government services to the public, including those residing in far-flung areas. This 
measure aims to bring efficient motor vehicle registration and license approval and 
renewal services closer, faster and more efficient in the Province of Aurora. The 
passage of this bill would result in improved services at licensing and renewal center 
in the Province of Aurora as a whole, for the benefit of the public. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA 
July 28, 2025
1:30 pm


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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House Bill No. 2402 
___________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA 
___________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE EXISTING LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 
(LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN LUIS, 
PROVINCE OF AURORA INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The existing LTO Extension Office in the Municipality of San Luis, 
Province of Aurora is hereby converted into a regular district office. 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the LTO Extension Office in the 
Municipality of San Luis, Province of Aurora, the funding of which shall be included in 
the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City. Metro Manila 
TWENTIETII CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 2426
Introduced by HON. LINJ\BELLE RUTH R. VJLLARJCA 
4•h District, Bulacan 
J\N ACT 
MANDATTNG ALL EMPLOYERS IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS, 
INCLUDIJ\'G ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES. AGENCIES AND 
JNSTRUt\1ENTALITIES. TO PROV[DE, r-REE OF CHARGE, CLEAN, HEALTHY. 
SUFFTCIENT AND ACCESSIBLE DRJNKJNG WI\ TER TO ALL ITS EMPLOYEES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Employers must provide employees with safe drinking water in recognition or tile 
United Nations General Assembly's declaration that safe and clean drinking waler and 
sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life. This legally entitles 
eve1yone to suficicm, safe, acceptable, affordable and accessible drinking water. including 
employees in their workplaces. This also takes into account that drinking fluids is vital for 
normal body functioning which is important to maintain the good healLh and productivity of 
employees. 
The provision of free sate drinking waler to employees, however. should not be limited 
to established ofice spaces, buL should also be enjoyed in workplaces that are temporary, 
remote or mobile. Labor Advisory No. 03, series 0[2016 of the Department of Labor (DOLE) 
provides for safety and health measures to prevent control and heat stress at the workplace. 
especially for those engaged in working outdoors who suffer from prolonged exposure to 
extreme heat. 
This proposed bill mandates all employers to provide free. safe and accessible drinking 
water to all their employees during working hours. regardless of place of assignment or 
workstations, with the qualitication that the water provided will strictly adhere to established 
siandards for drinking water quality, or the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water 
(PNSDW). 
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Explanatory Note 
he 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, ' The State hall promot 
aji, t and dynamic order that will ensu,·e the prosperity and independ nc of th 
nation and free the people from poverty through policie that will pr mot fi,ll 
employment opportunit-ies and improved quality o
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A freshwater aquaculture is intended to be established in th 
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of San Miguel in Surigao del Sur. The 1nunicipalities of ago and an 
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benefit from technical assistance and supply of quality fin rlin . 
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July 28, 2025
8:05 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2110 
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard Guintu 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Based on the Civil Service Commission's Inventory of Government Human Resources 
as of June 2024, out of 2,977,227 government employees, 939,771 or 31.57% are contractual 
employees. The number of government contractual employees increased by 12.84% from 2023. 
Out of the 939,771 government contractual employees, 676,893 or 72.03% are under a job 
order and 262,878 or 27.97% are under a contract of service.  
On a local government level, there are 679,427 contractual employees, which is 72.30% 
of the total government contractual employees. Undoubtedly, it is the local government unit 
that employs most of the government’s contractual employees.  
Unfortunately, these contractual employees are not covered by social security and 
welfare benefits because of the lack of employer-employee relationship with the government. 
Thus, they do not have access to benefits normally enjoyed by a permanent employee of the 
government. These benefits include the housing loan available to members of Pag-IBIG.  
In order to make housing more accessible to these contractual employees through 
affordable housing loans, this legislative measure seeks to include contractual employees of 
LGUs who have rendered service for an aggregate and non-continuous period of at least 3 years 
under the coverage of the Pag-IBIG Fund through a shared contribution scheme. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
IVAN HOWARD A. GUINTU 
Representative, 1st District of Capiz 
July 21, 2025
11:07 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 2110 
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard Guintu 
AN ACT 
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO PROVIDE PAG-IBIG 
BENEFITS TO THEIR CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES UNDER A JOB ORDER, 
CONTRACT OF SERVICE, OR OTHER SIMILAR CONTRACTUAL 
ARRANGEMENT THROUGH A SHARED CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) Coverage and Payment 
of Contributions. Contractual employees of local government units (LGUs) employed under a 
job order, contract of service or other similar contractual arrangement who have rendered 
service for an aggregate and non-continuous period of at least 3 years shall be covered by the 
Pag-IBIG Fund. The payment of the Pag-IBIG monthly contributions shall be jointly shared 
by the contractual employees and the local government unit in accordance with existing rules 
and regulations. 
SEC 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC 3.  Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ----
Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARlCA 
4m DISTRICT, BULACAN 
AN ACT 
REVERTING FISH PONDS WHICH HA VE BEEN UNUTILIZED OR ABANDONED 
FOR A PERlOD OF THREE (3) YEARS TO FOREST LANDS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTION 43 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 705, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE "REVISED FORESTRY REFORM CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES" 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Environmental laws must be attuned to the demands of climate change as well as the 
socio- economic needs of the increasing number of people living in our communities. 
Presently, however, Presidential Decree No. 705, otherwise known as "The Revised 
Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines" requires that for the Department of Environment and 
Natural Resources to revert fishponds with Fisheries Lease Agreements (FLAs) to forest lands 
the same must have been unutilized and abandoned for a period of five (5) years from the time 
it was release for such purposes. This period is deemed too long for such fishponds to be 
utilized for purposes other than that it was intended, such as using it for mangrove propagation 
to address the devastating effects brought about by climate change or for promoting eco­
tourism activities to jumpstart the economy of communities wanting in socio-economic 
development. 
To effectively implement the provision on the reversion of fishponds as well as the 
Fishpond Lease Agreements (FLAs) issued by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 
(BF AR) of the Department of Agriculture, covering fishponds, the DA should be mandated to 
prepare with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a joint guidelines 
in determining abandoned, undeveloped or underutilized fishponds. 
This bill seeks to address these concerns. 
July 29, 2025
8:08 am
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2432
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2352 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay 
Sumpotan, Municipality of Dinas, Province of Zamboanga del Sur. 
Pursuant to Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, the State 
recognizes every citizen’s right to quality education and must take appropriate 
steps to ensure its accessibility at all levels.  Section 2 of the same Article 
further mandates the establishment and maintenance of a free public 
education system at the elementary and secondary levels. 
By addressing the barangay’s geographic challenges and the inadequate 
availability of national high schools, this measure ensures that its residents—
particularly young learners—can fully exercise their constitutional right to 
uninterrupted, quality secondary education. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
July 28, 2025
8:20 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2352 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SUMPOTAN, 
MUNICIPALITY OF DINAS, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO BE 
KNOWN AS SUMPOTAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Sumpotan, 
Municipality of Dinas, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as 
Sumpotan National High School. 
Section 2.  The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Sumpotan National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
Section 3.  Within ninety (90) days from the approval of his Act, the 
Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act.  Such implementing rules and 
regulations shall provide for the school’s organization, administration, 
operations and management, in accordance with Republic Act No. 9155 or 
the “Governance of Basic Education of 2001”, Republic Act No. 10533, or the 
“Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, and other basic education-related 
laws. 
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 29 45

Introduced by

HON. REPRESENTATIVE LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4™ DISTRICT, BUKIDNON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and
promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.
The Constitution likewise mandates the State to establish and maintain a
system of free education in the elementary and high school levels
nationwide.

This bill proposes to establish a National High School in Barangay
Kahaponan, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as
Kahaponan National High School. The establishment of Kahaponan National
High School will directly benefit the students of Barangay Kahaponan and
the neighboring barangays.

The establishment of the proposed Kahaponan National High School is
in consonance with the State’s constitutional duty to protect and promote
the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and to take
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.


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

HON. LAARNE L IN ROQUE
474 DIST! iT, IKIDNON


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‘Republic of the Philippines:
Bouse of Representatives
Quejon City, Hletra Manila
Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session
House Bill No. 2549.

Introduced by

HON. REPRESENTATIVE LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4 DISTRICT, BUKIDNON

AN
ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY
KAHAPONAN, CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO BE
KNOWN AS KAHAPONAN 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 established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Kahaponan,
City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Kahaponan National
High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Kahaponan National
High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.


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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2206 
Introduced by Representative Ryan S. Recto 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure seeks to create a separate district engineering oﬃce 
dedicated to the Sixth District of Batangas to ensure effective and eﬃcient 
maintenance of existing infrastructures as well as the planning, design, construction 
and supervision of future infrastructure projects.  
In recent years, The City of Lipa in the Province of Batangas has continued its 
rapid urbanization. However, it is accompanied by sustained population growth. 
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Lipa City has a total population 
of 372,931. These ﬁgures then underscores the immense pressure placed on existing 
public infrastructure, from road networks and bridges to drainage systems and public 
buildings.  
The Fourth District Engineering Oﬃce (DEO) currently serves the Fourth and 
Sixth Legislative Districts in the Province of Batangas. This may cause overstretching 
of the DEO’s resources and can even lead to a less responsive approach to local 
infrastructure demands. A DEO dedicated solely to Lipa City would not only allow for 
a more focused, decentralized and eﬃcient resource allocation, but would also ensure 
the timely execution of essential infrastructure projects. It is hoped that this legislative 
measure can further support the city’s expanding population and dynamic economic 
activities. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
    Ryan S. Recto 
    Representative 
      6th District, Batangas 
July 23, 2025
8:50 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representative Ryan S. Recto 
AN ACT 
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 
OF THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
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in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. A district engineering office of the Department of Public Works and 
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Highways is hereby created in the Sixth Legislative District, Province of Batangas, to 
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be located in the City of Lipa, and referred to as the Sixth District Engineering Office. 
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Sec. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
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Department’s program the operationalization of the Sixth District Engineering Office 
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in the City of Lipa, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
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Appropriations Act. 
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Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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House Bill No. 2403 
___________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA 
___________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT CONVERTING BALER BYPASS ROAD IN THE LONE DISTRICT OF THE 
PROVINCE OF AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS 
THEREOF 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed bill seeks to convert Baler Bypass Road in the Lone District of the 
Province of Aurora into a national road.  
The abovementioned 2.936-kilometer bypass road project links the towns of Baler 
and San Luis in Aurora. This road project addresses the recurring congestion in the central 
town of Baler, particularly in barangay Buhangin where bottlenecks usually occur during 
rush hour. The repair, maintenance, and improvement of this road require funding 
support from the National Government to better serve the communities and individuals 
who rely on it. 
Once the proposed conversion is implemented, it will result in smoother travel and 
enhanced mobility, effectively connecting the towns in the Province of Aurora. This 
improved accessibility is expected to attract more business ventures and investments into 
the province, stimulating local economies. 
In the long term, with consistent maintenance of this road—as well as other public 
roads and highways in Aurora—made possible through national government funding, the 
province will experience sustained economic growth and meaningful rural development. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA 
July 28, 2025
1:30 pm


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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House Bill No. 2403 
___________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative ROMMEL RICO T. ANGARA 
___________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT CONVERTING BALER BYPASS ROAD IN THE LONE DISTRICT OF 
THE PROVINCE OF AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING 
FUNDS THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Baler Bypass Road in the Lone District of the Province of Aurora 
is hereby converted into a national road; 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
include in its program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said roads, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay 
Limbatong, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur. 
Pursuant to Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, the State 
recognizes every citizen’s right to quality education and must take appropriate 
steps to ensure its accessibility at all levels.  Section 2 of the same Article 
further mandates the establishment and maintenance of a free public 
education system at the elementary and secondary levels. 
By addressing the barangay’s geographic challenges and the inadequate 
availability of national high schools, this measure ensures that its residents—
particularly young learners—can fully exercise their constitutional right to 
uninterrupted, quality secondary education. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
July 28, 2025
8:20 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LIMBATONG, 
MUNICIPALITY OF MARGOSATUBIG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL 
SUR TO BE KNOWN AS LIMBATONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Limbatong, 
Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as 
Limbatong National High School. 
Section 2.  The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Limbatong National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
Section 3.  Within ninety (90) days from the approval of his Act, the 
Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act.  Such implementing rules and 
regulations shall provide for the school’s organization, administration, 
operations and management, in accordance with Republic Act No. 9155 or 
the “Governance of Basic Education of 2001”, Republic Act No. 10533, or the 
“Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, and other basic education-related 
laws. 
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. __ 
Introduced by Representative Jose Manuel F. Alba 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM  
BARANGAY DALIRIG SAYRE HIGHWAY TO BARANGAY TICALA BYPASS ROAD 
IN MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON AS A NATIONAL ROAD  
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks the conversion of the provincial road from Barangay Dalirig 
Sayre highway to Barangay Ticala bypass road in the municipality of Manolo Fortich, 
1st District Bukidnon as a national road. 
This provincial road is essential to the nearby communities in the area. It 
provides easier access to transportation for employees and students. It likewise 
provides a faster way for farmers to bring their products to markets and consumers. 
Further, it boosts tourism as it provides easier travel in and around the district and 
the province.  
With the benefits it provides, the provincial road’s maintenance and 
improvement are of utmost importance. This can be achieved through appropriate 
and sufficient funding. Converting this provincial road to a national road will 
facilitate the allocation of appropriate and sufficient funding necessary for its 
upkeep. 
For the foregoing reasons, the immediate consideration and approval of this 
bill is earnestly sought.  
JOSE MANUEL F. ALBA 
Representative, 1st District, Bukidnon 
July 24, 2025
8:00 am
2246


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Jose Manuel F. Alba 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM  
BARANGAY DALIRIG SAYRE HIGHWAY TO BARANGAY TICALA BYPASS ROAD 
IN MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON AS 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 from Barangay Dalirig Sayre highway to 
Barangay Ticala bypass road in the municipality Manolo Fortich, 1st District of 
Bukidnon is hereby converted into a national road. 
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways 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 two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
2246
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.____ 
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
"Best interests of the child" is a legal principle often cited in cases involving the 
determination of what is most beneficial to a child. This principle connotes the totality of 
the circumstances and conditions that are most congenial to the survival, protection, and 
feelings of security of the child. 
Since the effectivity of the Civil Code in the 1950s, we encounter the terms 
'legitimate child' and illegitimate child'. These terms were adopted in the 1980s when the 
Family Code was enacted. A legitimate child is a child conceived or born during the 
marriage of the parents, or those conceived as a result of artificial insemination of the 
wife with the sperm of the husband or of a donor or both. An illegitimate child, on one 
hand, is a child conceived and born outside a valid marriage. 
There is a stigma on the use of the term 'illegitimate child' when referring to a 
person born to unmarried parents. As explained by the Supreme Court in one case, there 
is a derogatory connotation in the term 'illegitimate' and thus, it was substituted with the 
term 'nonmarital'. 
With this, the author intends to reflect this interpretation by the High Court and 
thereby seeks to amend the relevant laws such as the Family Code and the Civil Code, 
among others. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
July 24, 2025
3:40 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.____ 
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR 
AN ACT 
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RECLASSIFYING LEGITIMATE AND ILLEGITIMATE CHILD INTO MARITAL 
2 
AND NONMARITAL CHILD, RESPECTIVELY, THEREBY AMENDING THE 
3 
PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL CODE, THE FAMILY CODE, AND 
4 
OTHER RELEVANT LAWS 
5 
6 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
7 
SECTION 1. Provisions of the Civil Code, the Family Code, and other relevant laws that 
8 
use the term "legitimate child" and "illegitimate child" are hereby amended 3 to reclassify 
9 
the terms as "marital child" and "nonmarital child", respectively. 
10 
11 
SECTION 2. Retroactivity. - This Act shall have retroactive effect. 
12 
13 
Section 3. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
14 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
15 
16 
Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2372
__________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
11861, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS’ WELFARE ACT, TO 
SIMPLIFY THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, ENHANCE BENEFITS AVAILMENT, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Solo Parents’ Welfare Act 
Amendment of 2025." 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State shall promote the welfare of solo parents 
and their children by ensuring accessible, efficient, and equitable access to benefits and 
services, as provided under Republic Act No. 8972, as amended by Republic Act No. 11861. 
It shall simplify the registration process through digitization, reduce documentary 
requirements, and establish automatic approval mechanisms, in accordance with Republic Act 
No. 11032, otherwise known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service 
Delivery Act. The State shall leverage local government unit resources, foster public-private 
partnerships, ensure compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data 
Privacy Act, and implement anti-corruption safeguards to empower solo parents and enhance 
their economic and social well-being. 
SEC. 3. Amendments to Section 3 (Definition of Terms). – Section 3 of Republic Act 
No. 8972, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows: 
"[SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – Whenever used in this Act, the following terms shall 
mean as follows:  
(a) "Solo parent" - any individual who falls under any of the following categories:
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f RECEIVED
Quezon City He pare _18 JUL 2y5
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2006

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically
handicapped, have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with
autism, ADHD and other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are
placed in an educational environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided
by sufficient faculty and staff members trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the
City of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about
by high transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical
costs, these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the
district including barangays Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, La Union, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition made by the residents of the
Barangay of Dawan for the establishment of a SPED Center within their barangay proper
to be called the Dawan Central Elementary School SPED Center. A version of this bill was
previously filed during the 19% Congress by the same principal.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

CHEENO D. ALMARIO:
Re tive
24 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HoUSE BILLNo,_2006

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DAWAN,
CITY OF MATI, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
DAWAN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, a special education school in Barangay Dawan, City of Mati, Province of
Davao Oriental to be known as Dawan Central Elementary School Special Education
(SPED) Center.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Dawan Central Elementary School
SPED Center, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect (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 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay 
Lacupayan, Municipality of Tigbao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur. 
Pursuant to Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, the State 
recognizes every citizen’s right to quality education and must take appropriate 
steps to ensure its accessibility at all levels.  Section 2 of the same Article 
further mandates the establishment and maintenance of a free public 
education system at the elementary and secondary levels. 
By addressing the barangay’s geographic challenges and the inadequate 
availability of national high schools, this measure ensures that its residents—
particularly young learners—can fully exercise their constitutional right to 
uninterrupted, quality secondary education. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
July 28, 2025
8:20 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LACUPAYAN, 
MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO BE 
KNOWN AS LACUPAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Lacupayan, 
Municipality of Tigbao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as 
Lacupayan National High School. 
Section 2.  The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Lacupayan National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
Section 3.  Within ninety (90) days from the approval of his Act, the 
Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act.  Such implementing rules and 
regulations shall provide for the school’s organization, administration, 
operations and management, in accordance with Republic Act No. 9155 or 
the “Governance of Basic Education of 2001”, Republic Act No. 10533, or the 
“Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, and other basic education-related 
laws. 
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
2345
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session  
House Bill NO. 2197 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez, DPA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On October 8, 2022, the LGU of Ormoc held a plebiscite, conducted by the Commission on 
Elections (COMELEC), for the residents of 28 barangays to vote for or against the mergers of said 
barangays into three (3) super barangays, namely Barangays West, East and South. As certified by 
the COMELEC, qualified voters have accordingly approved the proposed merger. As part of this 
pivotal re-organization, however, Barangay 29, which is within the vicinity of the merged 
barangays, shall be renamed Barangay North. 
In view of the foregoing, it is prayed that this bill be approved and ratified at the soonest time 
possible.  
RICHARD I. GOMEZ, DPA 
July 23, 2025
8:00 am


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session  
House Bill NO. 2197 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez, DPA 
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF BARANGAY 29 IN THE CITY OF ORMOC, 
PROVINCE OF LEYTE, TO BARANGAY NORTH 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. Barangay 29 in the City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, is hereby renamed as 
Barangay North. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 2626

Introduced by Representative KATRINA CHUA - TAL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Pamucutan Elementary School in Barangay Pamucutan,
Zamboanga City into an integrated schoo! to be known as the Pamucutan Integrated School.

‘The proposed conversion, as endorsed by the Department of Education (DepEd) - Schools
Division of Zamboanga City, aims to provide continuity and expanded access to basic education
in the city. This transition is expected to enhance educational delivery, streamline administration,
and address the growing needs of the local student population.

Under this measure, all existing personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of Pamucutan
Elementary School shall be transferred to the newly established Pamucutan Integrated School. The
DepEd shall ensure the school’s operationalization, including funding under the annual General
Appropriations Act. Furthermore, the Secretary of Education is mandated to issue the
implementing rules and regulations in accordance with Republic Act No. 9155, or the “Governance
of Basic Education Act of 2001”, Republic Act No. 10533, or the “Enhanced Basic Education Act
of 2013”, and other basic education-related laws.

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

KA®RINA CHUA - TAL
1st District of Zamboanga City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _2626

Introduced by Representative KATRINA CHUA - TAL

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE PAMUCUTAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
PAMUCUTAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY, INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE PAMUCUTAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Pamucutan Elementary School in Barangay Pamucutan, Zamboanga City
is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as the Pamucutan Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Pamucutan Elementary School
are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Pamucutan Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s program
the operationalization of the Pamucutan Integrated School, the funding of which shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Within ninety days (90) from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of Education
shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. Such
implementing rules and regulations shall provide for the school’s organization, administration,
operations and management, in accordance with Republic Act No. 9155, or the “Governance of
Basic Education Act of 2001”, Republic Act No. 10533, or the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
1013”, and other basic education-related laws.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afier its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.