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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _1022

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The chronic occurrence of errors in textbooks is alarming as it is discouraging. For the most
part, elementary and high school students rely on their textbooks for information and
Teference. Textbooks have become the main handbooks of students from which they cite
and quote articles of knowledge. The textbook is the authority upon which the students’
basic knowledge formation is built. However, if the textbook is replete with errors, be it
conceptual, ethical or grammatical in nature, then the student would be led astray. Instead
of being a potent learning aid, the textbook would even serve as a nefarious learning tool.
Young learners trained up with such erratic tools encode fallacious automatization of
knowledge in their schemata, and hence, are cerebrally conditioned to learn in the wrong
direction.

Hence, there should be established a national textbook review board primarily tasked with
the review of all textbooks before publication in order to warrant authorship and publication
of such learning materials and with the end in view of purging conceptual, ethical, graphical,
grammatical and practical errors therefrom.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1022

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK REVIEW BOARD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Textbook Review Board Act.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby created a National Textbook Review Board to undertake the
review of all textbooks for publication for use in all public schools.

SEC. 3. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2019 appropriations of the DepEd. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1794
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert to Fidel Bas Road to Rizal Road of Talisay City

Cebu, from Barangay to National Road and to provide fund for its purpose

The existing barangay road Fidel Bas to Rizal road commences at Baranayy
Mohon and stretches to Rizal Road of Barangay Poblacion of Talisay City. Cebu. It
serves as connecting short cut access to other barangays within the city and is
accurately 4.8 kilometres in length. Constituents and inhabitants, various sectors of
the community be it on business, public and private employment are dependent on
its use. It’s being utilized as trade and business route principally because it gave an
easy and accessible entry and exit going to and from the National Highway, vice
versa. Further, commuters and travelling public whether on private vehicle or public
utilities commonly passed the route to save more travel time and avoid traffic

congestions during rush and peak hours

The conversion of Fidel Bas Road ~ Rizal Road, from a barangay to a national

road will certainly hasten access of motorist

The passage of this bill is of urgent concern because of the numbers of riding

public and stakeholders benefiting its use
In view of foregoing, the passage of this is earnestly|sought.

oN.
EDUARDO RJ GULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_1794

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE FIDEL BAS ROAD TO RIZAL ROAD FROM A
BARANGAY ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Fidel Bas - Rizal Road in the City of Talisay, Cebu, is hereby
converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways

SECTION 2. The secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of 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 official
publication in the official gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

APPROVED:
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1805

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of Magsingal District Hospital in Magsingal,
Hlocos Sur from twenty five (25) to one hundred (100).

Section 11 of Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“SEC. 11. The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other
social services available to the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the
needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. The State
shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.”

The Magsingal District Hospital is a 25-bed capacity hospital which provides
preventive, curative and rehabilitative services to the residents of Magsingal, Sto. Domingo
and San IIdefonso. It also provides ancillary services like x-ray, dental, laboratory and other
supportive professional services for the delivery of quality health services.

With this proposal, the Magsingal District Hospital will become one of the modern
type hospitals, fully equipped with medicines, medical and surgical supplies, laboratory and
other supportive professional services for the delivery of health services. Furthermore, it will
serve as a training ground for medical students in Ilocos Sur.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly appreciated.

DEOGRACIAS VI “DV” B. SAVELLANO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no,__1805

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF MAGSINGAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN MAGSINGAL,
ILOCOS SUR FROM TWENTY FIVE (25) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Magsingal District Hospital in
Magsingal, Ilocos Sur is hereby increased from twenty five (25) to one hundred (100) beds.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its program the effective
implementation of this Act, 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 a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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H.No, 1422

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAROTAC VIEJO-GEN. LUNA-SAN JOSE-ANABO
ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BAROTAC VIEJO AND LEMERY,
PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR

This bill seeks to convert the Barotac Viejo-Gen. Luna-San Jose-Anabo Road
that links the Municipalities of Barotac Viejo and Lemery in the Province of Iloilo into a
national road.

The improvement and maintenance of this road will provide for the efficient
delivery of basic services and easier transportation of agricultural and marine products,
thereby enhancing the socio-economic activities and tourism industry in the
municipalities it connects.

Investing in good roads and infrastructure in general is necessary to catalyze
development and to equalize development opportunities across areas and sectors.

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

RAUL Woe TUPAS



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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
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First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPR{ TATIVES
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Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAROTAC VIEJO-GEN. LUNA-SAN JOSE-ANABO
ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BAROTAC VIEJO AND LEMERY,
PROVINCE OF ILOILO 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 Barotac Viejo-Gen. Luna-San Jose-Anabo Road in the Province of
lloilo is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department
of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's program the improvement, maintenance and repair 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 days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
|. First Regular Session

1917
HOUSE BILL NO.

Intoduced by: HON. *KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY ATLAG,
CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS ATLAG
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the state that education, including science and technology, arts,
culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to provide a
system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high school. That is
why the Constitution of the republic of the Philippines explicitly states that the highest budgetary
priority shall be given to education. As such, it is mandate of the Department of Education to
ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to every Filipino regardless if age,

|, gender and ability. That is why almost every year the annual appropriations for the Department

of Education is prioritized as necessary tool for the over-all development and progress of our
nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this Representation is filling this bill for the
¢reation of National High School in Barangay Atlag, City of Malolos, in the Ist District of
Bulacan to be known as the Atlag National High School.

Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1917

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

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY ATLAG,
CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS ATLAG.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION I. Establishment of a National High School. There i hereby establishment, under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High School in the Barangay Atlag,
City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Atlag National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program, the operationalization of the Atlag National High School, the funding if
which shall be included in the annual general Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementations. The Secretary of the Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to catty out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity.

fis Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1496

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Calauag is one of the thirty-nine municipalities comprising the Quezon
Province.

‘According to the writings of Valentin Martin in his "Ensayo de una sintesis de los trabajos
realizados sos las corporaciones religiosas Espafiolas de Filipinas", the first record of the
establishment of a settlement in Calauag dates as far as the year 1584. The formal founding of the
town was, however, placed on June 13, 1851 with the union of the settlements in Apad and
Calauag.

The name “Calauag” was derived from an incident in which a huge turtle known locally as
“Kala” was caught near the seashore of the town. When the people tried to kill the turtle with
sticks, the fishermen who caught the turtle dissuaded them from doing so by shouting "Kala-Huwag
Kala”, hence, the derivation of the name Calauag.

Calauag is one of the major towns in Southern Quezon in terms of economy and population
and is often known as the Communications and Transport Capital of Quezon due to the presence of
bus companies and a communication company.

Declaring June 13 a special nonworking holiday is a way of recognizing the valuable efforts
and contributions of the people in Calauag, which will further encourage its people to strive harder,
promote the tourism industry and bring greater progress to the municipality.

In view thereof, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

GUE

ANGELINA “HELEN” D.L. TAN, M.D.
4th District, Quezon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 1496

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the
Municipality of Calauag, Province of Quezon, in commemoration of its founding anniversary.

SEC. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1607

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Per DILG 2011 report, local jails are congested by an average of 400 percent.

The Manila City Jail, to cite an example, was built only for 1,000 inmates but had 5,300 in that
year. Muntinlupa was about 500 percent over its normal capacity.

Such overcrowding or congestion leads to inadequate sleeping spaces, toilet facilities, medical
attention and so on. Thus, there result health and welfare issues to be addressed since these
inhumane conditions of our local jails are crying out for reform—not least because only the poor
and powerless seem to be at the receiving end of such bureaucratic failure.

This bill is an attempt to adjust cost of daily subsistence allowance of every inmate from P50.00
to P100.00. The other component is for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to
establish tie up with the local LGU for the establishment of secondary jails for the immediate
purpose of decongesting old and existing jails or facilities.

The LGU under this proposed measure is given the initiative and motivation to actually
complement the Bureau so mandated since the individuals or persons in this jail shall be
considered constituents of the LGUs and as such part and parcel of the community or public
that the LGUs serve,

The immediate passage of this timely measure is prayed for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1607

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
ADJUSTING COST OF SUSBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE PER INMATE FROM P50.00 TO
P100.00 A DAY AS WELL AS STRENGTHENING TIE UP BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF JAIL
MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY AND CONCERNED LGU FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
SECONDARY JAILS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Inmate Subsistence Allowance Act.”

SEC. 2. The cost of subsistence allowance per day of every inmate in a local jail is
hereby adjusted from P50.00 to P100.00 and tie up between the Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology and the concerned LGU shall aim at the establishment of secondary jails.

SEC. 3. The amount necessery to implement the provisions of this Act shall be
augmented from the national budget upon the approval of this Act and every year thereaiter.

Further, the concerned LGU may cause a certain percent of its Intemal Revenue
Allotment for the establishment of secondary jails within its territorial jurisdiction.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its approval and publication in at
least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
va Se NERS

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.___ 1821

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being,” Article
XIV, Section 1 of the highest law of the land likewise provides that “the State shall
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide
the citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to
nourishing secure, healthy and productive individuals. This bill which seeks to
establish a national high school in Barangay Cabuaya, City of Mati, Province of Davao
Oriental is a vital step in this direction.

A similar version of this bill which was drafted in response to the petition
filed by the citizens of Barangay Cabuaya was previously filed by this representation
during the 17% Congress. Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

“JOEL 777

‘Representative
24 District, Davao Oriental


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1821

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CABUAYA,
CITY OF MATI, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
CABUAYA 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 Cabuaya, City of Mati,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Cabuaya National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Cabuaya 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 within one hundred (120) days

after its effectivity.

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 f
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f
Quezon City \
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL not /31

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs,
and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one should
be deprived of it.

The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.

This bill seeks to convert the Dalipay High School into Dalipay National High School
with the end view of promoting quality education as envisioned by the Constitution as
the Municipality of Milaor does not have sufficient funds to support the needs of the
school and its students. Due to this situation, the school and its students are
currently suffering from lack of facilities, materials and qualified faculty. There is an
urgent need, therefor, to pass the burden to the national government if only to
pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality
education.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMUND “! \Y” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1731
HOUSE BILLNO.

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

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DALIPAY HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DALIPAY,
MUNICIPALITY OF MILAOR, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS DALIPAY 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. Conversion into a National High School. - The Dalipay High School
in Barangay Dalipay, Municipality of Milaor, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby
converted into a national high school to be known as Dalipay National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the Dalipay High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the
Dalipay National High School.

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


SECTION 4. Implementation. ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after
Publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the

Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1789

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the San Fernando Pinamungahan Road {rom a
Provincial Road to a National Road and to provide funds for its improvement, repair
and maintenance.

This existing provincial, San Fernando Pinamungahan Road starts ai South
Poblacion of San Fernando, continuous and stretches to the town of Pinamungahan.
It serves as connecting access road to other adjacent barangay in the mountain and
hill lands, Constituents and inhabitants, various sectors of the community be it on
business, family and employment are all dependent on the use of this particular
access. It served as not only as Trade and business route but likewise a passageways
for personal and family convenience, simply because it gave and easy entry and exit
from San Fernando and Pinamungahan Town, vice-versa. Farm crops and products
from western towns are preferably travelled on this route bound to Cebu City a from

to market easy access.

The conversion of San Fernando and Pinamungahan Provincial Road to

National Road will certainly hasten access of motorist, vice-versa.

The passage of this Bill is of urgent concern primarily because of the large
number of riding public and stakeholders benefiting the same enjoying the use

therein

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is darnestly sought
GN

EDUARDO R}GULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.1789

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE SAN FERNANDO AND PINAMUNGAHAN ROAD
FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION I. The San Fernando ~ Pinamungahan Road in the Municipality
of San Fernando, is hereby converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways

SECTION 2. The secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of 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 official
publication in the official gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

APPROVED:
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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EIGHTEENTH (18") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ig

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our Filipino culture is distinct in our respect and care for your elderly.
Where in other cultures, senior citizens are sent off to nursing homes instead of
being cared for by their own families, we take care of our senior family members.
and give them the respect, love and attention they deserve.

This bill seeks to grant recognition and importance to Filipino centenarians,
and at the same time, repealing Republic Act 10868 — An Act Honoring and
Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Filipino Centenarians.

Our senior citizens are remarkable for their industry — continuing to
contribute to their family and community even in their old age — as well as their
resilience in the face of adversity. We have a lot of a centenarians who, in their
advanced years, should be given the importance they rightfully deserve.

With this bill, 101 years old Citizens, will receive P 1,000,000; with an
additional One million pesos every birthday thereafter.

This will give the families of our senior citizens the means to continue
taking care of their beloved /olos and /olas, as well as to strengthen our traditional
family values of caring of our elderly.

Representative, BUHAY Party-list


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _1107

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

“ AN ACT AMENDING SECTION TWO OF R.A. 10868
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.
“AN ACT HONORING AND GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND
PRIVILEGES TO FILIPINO CENTENARIANS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Section two of R.A. 10868 is further amended as follows:

“Sec. 2. :Letter of Felicitation and Cash Gift. — All Filipinos who
reach the age of one hundred (100) years old, wether residing in the Philippines or
abroad, shall be honored with:

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(c) A cash gift of one million pesos shall be given to every Filipino
Citizen upon reaching the age of 101 years old, and one million
pesos every birthday thereafter.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Relevant sections of Republic Act no. 7432, as
amended by Republic Act no. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior
Citizens Act of 2010; and all laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved
quality of life for all.

SECTION 3. Affectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
its publication in three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1015
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. poli

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Inlike any other noble profession, teaching is perhaps the type that calls for the
eed that teachers become the role models themselves

To achieve this end, teachers in either public or private should be enabled or better
stil empowered to lead simple but decent lives free from the dangers or risks of
having to borrow money or financial resources from ‘loan sharks’ who now have run
4 profitable cottage industry catering to the rather sad socio-economic plight of a
able population in the teaching profession

it is the intent of this bill to help the teachers sector cope with hard times given
certain hardships that they are prone to finding themselves in In other words, their
improved salaries and allowances have not truly reached a desired point where there
will be no need for them to look for sources of funds through loans or lending
schemes that result in their being victimized by loan sharks

Under this proposal therefore, government owned banks are authorized to open a
special loan window that would cater to granting financial aid or assistance to
teachers in the public sector who wish to avail of loans at interest rate comparatively
lower than prevailing interest rates.

The Immediate enactment of this bill is most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1015

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENT OWNED BANKS TO OPEN A SPECIAL LOAN
WINDOW OTHER THAN THAT OF EMERGENCY LOAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS AND PRESCRIBING LOW INTEREST RATE FOR ITS REPAYMENT
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Public School Teachers Special
Loan Window Act

SEC. 2. Every bona fide public school teacher shall henceforth be entitled the
right to avail and apply for loan or financial assistance under the Special Loan
Window from a government owned bank as may be granted to every public school
jeacher by the bank at an interest rate of repayment lower than prevailing or current
interest rate.

SEC 3. Under this Act, any other form of financial assistance that could be
availed of particularly an emergency loan should be deemed different and separate
from the special loan window

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least three newspapers of general circulation thirty (30) days upon its
approval

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pitt No, 2417

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pigeon racing is a hobby turned into sport by Filipinos and enjoyed by old
and young generations. The mechanics of the sport is simple: Racing pigeons are
set to be released from a particular location while pigeon owners await their return
to their respective lofts or homes. The fastest bird to return shall be declared the
winner. Speed is the basis to determine the winner with a computation of distance
divided by time travelled.

Pigeon racing has long been a popular sport and recreational activity among
Filipino youth and enthusiasts. This engaging sport is a good way to keep the
youth away from drugs and other illegal activities.

However, most breeders are discouraged and lose millions in investments
due to the presence of “lambateros”. Lambateros are those who set up “lambats”
or nets which catch the pigeons during the race proper. Photos of these pigeons are

then posted on social media where the birdnappers or catchers ask for ransom from
their owners.

The proliferation of these lambateros poses hazards not only to the pigeon
racers but also to other endangered wildlife species.

As such, passage of this bill is urgently sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _1117

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9147, Otherwise known as the Wildlife
Resources Conservation and Protection Act.”

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

Section 1. Section 5 of the law shall be amended to read:
“Section 5. Definition of Terms. — As used in the Act, the term:
(a)“Lambateros” means those who set up nets or lambats for the purpose of
capturing wildlife species including economically important species such
as pigeons and the like.
Section 2. Section 27 shall be amended to read as follows:
“Section 27. Illegal Acts. — Unless otherwise allowed in accordance with
this Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully and knowingly
exploit wildlife resources and their habitats, or undertake the following acts;
... (j) setting up fishnets (lambat) or similar materials to gather, capture or
otherwise take control or possession of any of the species described herein,
including race pigeons and other species.”
Section 3. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, rules and regulations
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended

accordingly.

Section 4. Separability Clause - If, for any reason, any part or provision
not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. 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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1388

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gerardo J. Espina, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is not unknown to many that Biliran Province is made up of group of islands.
To make this island realize its full tourism potential, the necessary infrastructure must be
realized. And with the passage of RA 10409 otherwise known as “An Act Declaring the
Province of Biliran as Tourism Development Area and providing funds therefor” it is
expected that more foreign and local tourists will be enticed to explore the island.

This bill seeks to provide for the development, rehabilitation and modernization
of Naval Airport in the Province of Biliran, being the capital town that serves as the center
of trade and commerce in the province. Developing and upgrading the airport's
capability to handle commercial aircrafts will create more business opportunities which
would redound to the greater benefit of the province.

Furthermore, Province of Biliran is located in the Eastern Visayas Region and itis
frequently hit by typhoons and other natural calamities. During this period, calamity
assistance can be easily delivered and availed by the eight (8) island municipalities of
Biliran including the nearby provinces if there is a complete airport facility in the area.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1388
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gerardo J. Espina, Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF NAVAL AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF BILIRAN AND
TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. To enhance tourism, trade and commerce in the province, the Naval Airport in
the Province of Biliran shall be developed, rehabilitated and modernized.

Sec. 2, In times of calamity assistance, Naval Airport, being located in the center of trade
and commerce can facilitate the fast delivery of services and assistance to the eight (8)
island municipalities in Biliran and to other nearby provinces thereof.

Sec 3. For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Civil Aviation Authority of the
Philippines or the Department of Transportation and Communications shall formulate
and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act,
including the necessary support facilities such as construction of terminal building and
all other equipment indispensably required.

Sec. 4. 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
thereafter.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1786
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO

Through the years, the Lingayen District Hospital’s number of patients admitted,
especially indigents, has increased significantly. The 60-bed capacity hospital can no longer
adequately accommodate the ever increasing number of patients, especially those requiring
confinement.

With this proposed measure, the Lingayen District Hospital in Lingayen, Pangasinan
will be fully provided with modern equipment, medical and surgical supplies, medicines,
state-of-the-art laboratory and other medical requirements needed to extend more efficient,
appropriate and adequate medical assistance.

To ensure affordable, acceptable, available and accessible health care services for the
people in the areas without compromising the quality of medical care, approval of this bill is
highly appreciated.



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1786
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE LINGAYEN DISTRICT HOSPITAL
IN LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN FROM SIXTY (60) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Lingayen District Hospital in
Lingayen, Pangasinan is hereby increased from sixty (60) to one hundred (100) beds.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its program the effective
implementation of this Act, 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 a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1s2e

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and
Protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.”
Article XIV, Section 1 of the highest law of the land likewise provides that “the
State shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

Education is the most basic social service that the government can
provide the citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the
key to nourishing secure, healthy and productive individuals. This bill which
seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay San Roque, Municipality
of San Isidro, Province of Davao Oriental isa vital step in this direction.

A similar version of this bill which was drafted in response to the
petition filed by the citizens of Barangay San Roque was previously filed by
this representation during the 17% Congress. Support for this bill is earnestly
sought.

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IORPAALY Z. ALMARIO
epresentative
2n4 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nol 822

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING
A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN ROQUE, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS SAN ROQUE
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 San Roque, Municipality
of San Isidro, Province of Davao Oriental to be known as San Roque National High
School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the San Roque 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 within one hundred (120) days

after its effectivity.

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,
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.1699

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Every vehicle owner is required by law to secure a Compulsory Third
Party Liability (CPTL). This is a mandatory requirement in order to indemnify
any injured passengers or a third party from mishap without proving
negligence.

As stated in Section 378 of the Insurance Code of the Philippines, any
claim for death or injury to any passenger or third party shall be paid without
the necessity of proving fault or negligence of any kind in which the total
indemnity in respect of any person shall not exceed five thousand pesos (P
5,000.00). Nevertheless, the claim must be accompanied by a medical
certificate, police report, death certificate and receipts.

However, for the past years, the no-fault indemnity remains unchanged
and considered insufficient to finance all the hospitalization and expenses for
the damage done. The inadequacy considered as proof that the
compensation for any injury is slow, low and not enough

This bill seeks to increase from five thousand pesos (P 5,000.00) to fifty
thousand pesos (P 50,000.00) the total indemnity claim for death or injury to
any passenger or third party without the necessity of proving fault or
negligence.


This bill also lessens the stress and frustration of people especially the
low and marginalized who are not only hospitalized but confronted with the
delay of payment by the Insurance company

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

LUIS IUN| Y” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1699

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

AN ACT
INCREASING THE TOTAL INDEMNITY CLAIM FOR DEATH OR SERIOUS.
PHYSICAL INJURY TO ANY PASSENGER OR THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE
NECESSITY OF PROVING FAULT OF NEGLIGENCE, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 378 OF THE INSURANCE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Section 378 of Presidential Decree No. 1460, otherwise known as the
“Insurance Code of 1978” is hereby amended to read as follows.

“Sec. 378 Any claim for death or serious physical injury to any passenger
or third party pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be paid without the
necessity of proving fault or negligence of any kind; Provided. That for purposes of this
‘section —

(i) The total indemnity in respect of any one person shall not exceed [five]
FIFTY thousand pesos;”

SECTION 2. Payment claims for physical injuries are not serious, as defined under
the Revised Penal Code, of any passenger or third party pursuant to the provision of


this Chapter without necessity of proving fault or negligence of any kind shall be
maintained at Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00).

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 3
Quezon City, Metro Manila

CEIVED
08 NOV 2016

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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4289

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks for the establishment of Catigan National High School in Barangay Catigan,
Toril District, Davao City.

The government aims to promote the right of all citizens to quality education pursuant to
Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, which states that:

“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all
levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all

‘Through the years, there exists no secondary school in Barangay Catigan. The graduates from
four (4) neighboring elementary schools, namely: Catigan Elementary School, NRDP Elementary
School. Lourdes Elementary School and Tibuloy Elementary School have difficulty in pursuing their
secondary education due to the extreme distance travelling from the nearest high school to their
respective homes.

Barangay Catigan is one of the depressed areas in Davao City. Majority of the people residing
in that barangay belong to “Lumad” or Indigenous People (IP) and the marginalized sector of our
society. The creation of a public high school in Barangay Catigan will significantly and particularly
address the problem faced by the people, whose meager income is derived from agricultural activities
and can barely afford the expenses of sending their children to high schools located in downtown
Davao City,

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4289 _

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T, Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CATIGAN, TORIL
DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CATIGAN 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 Catigan, Toril District, Davao City to be known as the Catigan

National High School

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Catigan National High School

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,