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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill 5853

Introduced by Congresswoman Julieta R. Cortuna,
Representative, A TEACHER Party-list

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Foreign Currency Deposit Act, approved on April 4, 1974, was
later amended by Presidential Decree 1035 in 1976 and Presidential Decree No.
1246 in 1977 under the Administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The said
law was passed in order for foreign investments to flood in the country, thus
promoting national development

This proposed amendment seeks to lessen and avoid public officials and
employees from using the law in hiding allegedly illegal and ill-gotten wealth that
they have acquired by converting their income into foreign deposits.

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



Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill 5853

Introduced by Congresswoman Julieta R. Cortuna,
Representative, A TEACHER Party-list

AN ACT AMENDING SI LION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT 6426, OTHERWISE KNOWN,
AS THE “FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSIT ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES”

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

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6426 as amended by Presidential Decree

1035 and further amended by Presidential Decree 1246 is hereby amended as follows:

“Section 8,Seerecy of foreign currency deposits — All foreign currency deposits authorized under this

Act, as amended by P.D. No. 1035, as well as foreign currency deposits authorized under P.D.

No, 1034, are hereby declared as and considered of a confidential nature. IN_NO INSTANCE

SHALL FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOS|

NTO BY ANY PERSON, GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, BUREAU OR OFFICE z

JUDICIAL _OR_ ADMINISTRATIVE OR LEGISLATIVE. OR_ANY_ OTHER ENTITY
iE

THE. DEPOSITOR, OR_IN
LAUNDERING

SECTION 2.Repeating clause. All laws, decrease, orders, rules, and regulations, and
other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or

modified accordingly

SECTION 3 Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in at least (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.

Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 5700

Introduced by Honorable Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The prices of commodities and fuel have increased and are continuing to increase; this
poses a great burden to all Filipinos, especially to the low-income and middle-income group.
The disallowance of exclusion from the gross income of voluntary contributions to the SSS,
GSIS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth gives another burden to Filipinos.

The proposed legislation intends to exempt all the SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth
contributions from taxation; whether compulsory or voluntary. In this manner, Filipinos will
also be encouraged to make their contributions to SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth regular
and consistent,

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

5700
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr.

“AN ACT EXCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIAL
SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS), GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE
SYSTEM (GSIS), HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG),
AND PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION
(PHILHEALTH) FROM THE GROSS INCOME AND
EXEMPTING THE SAME FROM TAXATION”

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

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Contribution Exemption Act of
2012.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. The State promotes the regular and consistent
contribution to the SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth. It also recognizes the need to ease the
burden of low-income and middle-income groups from further taxation.

SECTION 3. Exclusion of SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth Contributions
from Gross Income. A\l contributions in SSS, GSIS, Pag-Ibig and Philhealth, whether
mandatory, compulsory or voluntary, shall not be included in the gross income and shall not
be subject to taxation.

SECTION 4, Repeal. Any provision of law, decree, executive order, memorandum,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations.
The Department
of Justice shall, in coordination
with
the
Director
of
Corrections,
issue
the
rules
and
regulations
for the
effective
implementation
of this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.
SECTION 3. Repealing
Clause. All laws, executive orders, executive
issuances,
rules
and regulations
or part thereof inconsistent
or contrary to the provisions of this Act, are
hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION
4.
Separability
Clause.
In case
any
provrsion
of
this
Act
is declared
unconstitutional
or invalid, the other provisions
hereof which are not affected
thereby
shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication
in
two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.
Approved,
.t •
. Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO._5162

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A local goverment unit, under the Local Goverment Code of 1991, is given
‘such wide latitude to exercise power and authority on nearly every matter germane to its
continued, viable, and robust existence.

tn tn Western orginal contest, LGUs started off se municipal corparatione thet
‘even in more contemporary times, they need not cease to be 80. As corporations, they
provide goods and services to the population within their area of business operation.

Nothing ie wrong with running the corporate affairs of the local government unit
takin to any best practice model, local or foreign provided that it is a creative approach to
source much needed revenues to place the ship of the local state In an even keel during
turbulent economic times.

‘This bike subacribes to the view that LGUs, as ‘corporations’, may engage in
bueiness, economic enterprise, or investment of a nature that will generate additional
revenue that would accrue fo the LGUs.

‘The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation is @ case in point. It can
be replicated in the Philippines just like any other viable investment echeme with a well
‘studied rate of retum on investment (ROI).

‘To the extent thet this proposed measure gfe degree of freedom

independence in i 8 the case

may be, the principle stands thet it should be/ generally co with the local
development plan and the corresponding public i ‘thet LGU.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
‘Second Regular Session

House pn. wo. 5162

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo:

ea

AUTHORIZING A LOCAL GOVERNIIENT UNIT TO CREATE A CORPORATE
ENTITY AND/OR AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

SECTION 1. Every local goverment uni fe hereby authorized 10 crests
corporate entity and/or euthority to attract domestic and foreign investment to generate
additional source of revenue provided however that this is consistent with the local
development plan and the public investment program.

SEC. 2. The enabling policy framework for LGUs fo engage in business,

‘economic enterprise and investment ae otherwise allowed by the Constitution, the Local
Govesnmont Cade and the Corporation Code ls hereinafter provided by thie Act.

SEC. 3. The Department of interior and Local Government shell issue
appropriate rules and reguiations to effectively carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof not consistent with this Act are herby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. & This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) following its publication in the
Official Gazette or In at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
x
feepubhe of t
HOUSE OF RE
Qu:

E REPORT NO.

1bill No. 3863,

ee on busiive an:
‘No, 3865. intodie:

Rept

“AN ACT CREATING FIVE iS; ADDITIONAL BRANCIIES OF
MEUROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS OF THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL REGION, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS FROM EIGHTY -TWO (82)
TO EIGIETY-SEVEN (87). AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
BATAS PAMBANSA BL.G. 129. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
SVTICIARY REORGANIZATIOY ACT OF 1980,
APPROPRIATING EUNDS THEREFOR, AND "OR OTHER
PUREOSES™

red the same and ree tad tant the atiached |Jouse Bill No.

“AN ACT CREATING FIVE i5) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF
TUE METROPOLITAN TREME. COURTS OF THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL REGION £O BE STALLONED AT LAS PINAS CITY,
METRO MANILA. AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 27 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE
BKNOWN AS “PHE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT
1990" AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FU!
“ELIEREFOR™

‘ommitiee on Appropriations on

h Emilio A, Abaya and Merk A.

Committee on Appropriations to which was
utive Mark A, Villar, entisled


3 with Representatives Mark A.
‘us authors thereof.

titution of House: Bi

be approved ir
Jan Joseph Fr

Villar S!

Respectfully submitted,

4, jo op oo
‘fly, ‘
HEL C. TUPAS, JR.
‘Chairman
Committce on Justice

neal
enuatives



Republic af the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezen City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL.NO.. 5732

Introduced by Representative Mark A. Villar

AN ACT
CREATING FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF TUE METROPOLITAN
TRIAL COURTS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION TO BE
STATIONED AT LAS PINAS CITY, METRO MANILA AMENDING FOR
JHE PURPOSE SECTION 27 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129.
OTITERWISE. KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACI OF
1980" AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Re is enacted by the Senate amd House of Representatives of the Philippines ir
Congress assembled:

ECTION 1. Five (3) additionai branches of the Metropolitan Trial Courts of

the National Capital Region are Lereby created with seats at Las Piflas City, Meme
Manila.

The Supreme Court skali as the branch number of the newly-created

hes of the Metropolitan Trial Courts of the National Capital Region

SEC. 2. The Chief Justice of the Sugreme Court, in coordination with the

retary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's

cram the operationalization of fe 13° additional branches of tbe Metropolitan

Tria! Courts of che National Capital Region to be stationed at Tas Pitas City, Metre

the funding of which shail be is:ciude:

in the Annual General Appropriations

. Section 27 of Batas ibansa Bijang 129, otherwise known as “The

Reorganization Act of 1930” 2s amended. and all otner laws, rules ard



regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
s:cdified accardingly

SFC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complet:
pablication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 55! 63

ee

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy
trial, it provides that: “Alt persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.
‘Twenty-seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the
resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

In view of the foregoing provisions, the early passage Af this bill is eamestly
sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. bobs

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA.

AN ACT
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BARILI, PROVINCE OF CEBU, FURTHER AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1989,” AS
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Barili, Cebu,
with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for
the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program
the implementation of this Act. ‘The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Scction 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judicial Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other provisions that
may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — Vhis Act shalt take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspaper of general

circulation.

Approved,

PABLO J 5 ARCIA
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

Fiouse Bill NoH332

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘A. COMPREHENSIVE insurance is the best assurance that a car owner could get against any kind
of road accidents, with its full coverage on both the vehicle and the passengers.

Sadly, car owners with comprehensive insurance need to cope up extra money whenever they are
involved in an accident because of the required participation fee stipulated under the coverage.

Participation fee is the share of the owner of the insured vehicle in the cost and repair or
replacement of the parts of the damaged vehicle to be computed based on the rate of depreciation and age
of vehicle.

This practice should be stopped especially if the damage sustained to the vehicle covered by a
comprehensive insurance was caused by another motor vehicle. Itis unjust to collect participation fee from
a car owner who has no responsibility for the accident.

Moreover, comprehensive insurance should live up to its meaning and should provide the full
coverage that it promises car owners and not the hassle that goes with the participation fee that they are
charging

In view ofthe foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

Al
First District, Pampanga


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

ouse Bi No 5332

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE COLLECTION OF PARTICIPATION FEE
IN COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE COVERAGE

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

Sec. 4. Title: Section 378 of Presidential Decree 612 is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 378. Any claim for death or injury to any passenger or thd 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:

(0) 0% 10 00

(i) 100 100 10

(il) 13 100 0

OWNER OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLE WITH COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE WILL NOT BE
REQUIRED TO PAY ANY PARTICIPATION FEE FOR THE COST OF REPAIR OR THE REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS THEREOF.

ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY COMPREHENSIVE
INSURANCE SHOULD BE CHARGED AGAINST THE INSURER WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE RIGHT
OF THE PARTY PAYING THE CLAIM TO RECOVER AGAINST THE OWNER OR INSURER OF THE
MOTOR VEHICLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT.

Sec. 2. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at least two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 553 519

Introduced by Representative Roberto V. Puno

EXPLANATORY NOTE

ional branches of the Regional Trial Court and one (1)
Municipal Trial Court in Antipolo City, Province of Rizal, amending for the purpose Batas Pambansa Big
129, otherwise known as the “Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended.

Based from the data and recommendations of the Office of the Court Administrator, the
combined caseload of the eight (8) existing branches of the Regional Trial Court in Antipolo City is
10,415, with an average caseload of 1,302 per branch. Taking into consideration the ideal caseload of
300-450 for a Regional Trial Court Branch, the ideal number of RTC branches for the said city is 23.
Hence the proposal to create fifteen (15) additional branches.

In the case of the Municipal Trial Court in Antipolo City, there were 2,715 cases filed before its
four (4) existing MTCC branches as of June 2011. The manageable caseload for MTCC ranges from 500-
600, thus the need to create an additional branch.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the right to a
speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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

=

|OBERTO V. PUNO


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

Fifteenth Congress.
Second Regular Session

House BLNo. 9519

Introduced by Representative Roberto V. Puno

AN
ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITITES AND FIFTEEN
ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE
STATIONED AT THE CITY OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1980,” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Municipal Trial Court in Cities and fifteen (15) Regional Trial Court
branches for Antipolo City, Rizal, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly
created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program of the implementation of this
Act. The Funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Sections 14 (e) and 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980’, as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended,

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 24 JAN 2012
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City bot fps

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5719

Introduced by Rep. WINSTON “WINNIE” CASTELO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Filipino-Chinese cooperation since pre-Hispanic period has brought in only
Windfall to the Philippines. The Chinese assimilation into mains E
has even engendered more boon in terms of trade and commerce.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 57 19

Introduced by Rep. WINSTON “WINNIE” CASTELO

AN ACT
DECLARING CHINESE NEW YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY

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

SECTION |}. In honor of the immense contribution of the Filipino-Chinese
community in national and cultural development in the Philippines, the Chinese New
Year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the entire country every ycar.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session 3

HOUSE OF Suse. BOSD ES
House Bilt No 604

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Counzry branding is a muli-stakeholder. miulti-disciplinary approach to marke:
the Philippines. It goes beyond sectoral priorities and t
the consistency and coherence of its
< been proven

Tig
cal campaigns. Its success lies
essages with what the Philippines has to offer. It

aresenied at the kighest levels of the executi iy
6 share the government’s efforts to promute the PI
‘siment destination.

ATTY. MA, THERESA 8, BONOAN-DAYID
4° District, Manila


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session ;

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House BI Ns + 5057

introduced by ATTY, MA. THERESA B, BONOAN-DAVID
st Disuict, City of Manila

AN ACT ESTABLISHING 4 NATIONAL BRANDING COUNCIL TO DEVELOP
THE PHILIPPINE COUNTRY BRAND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Be enacted by the Senate and House of
ippines in Congress assembiad

satives of the Republic of

tion 1. The Nationa! Branding Counci
key government agencies, including the Deps
Department of Tourism, and the Departme:
representatives of the private sector and civil saviery,

ould be composed of representatives
nt of Trade and Industry (DTT, the
Affairs (DFA), as well as

Section 2, The mandate of the proposed Council is ts exablish a compelling
Philippine brand, “MABUHAY PHILIPPINES” — thar will effectively and strategically
ignite the pnde among Filipinos and

tion 3, The proposed Council «
nvestment, tourism, export capabi

‘y position the Philippines in
sthiness, and international

Section 3
Official Gazerte.

14 days after its publication in the

Approved
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Republic of the Philippines bie ebain
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE
‘Quezon Gity
Fifteenth Congress

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 5096

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S, Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article IIT of our Constitution gives each person the right to a
speedy trial, it provides that: “ All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.

‘Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay

resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

In view of the foregoing
tecommended..

the approval of this bill is earnestly



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

ANACT
CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
‘THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SAN PEDRO, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Three (3) additional Regional Trial Court branches for San Pedro Laguna,
with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly
created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of
the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the implementation of
this Act The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as mended, as well as other provisions that may be
inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended.

SECTION. 5. Effectivity: — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__5063

Introduced by Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing
EXPLANATORY NOTE

On July 12, 2011, a driver was killed and five other persons were hurt
when a passenger bus fell from the Skyway ramp along the South Luzon
Expressway (SLEX) in Paranaque City. While. on May 13, 2011, veteran journalist
and university professor Lourdes "Chit" Estella Simbulan was killed in a vehicular
crash, along Commonwealth Avenve Quezon City. Earlier. on December 2010.
Makati City Regional Trial Court Judge Reynaldo Laygo and
traffic accident also along Commonwealth Avenue, considered as one of the country's
deadliest roads duc to the [requency of high-speed crashes in the area.

wife were killed in a

The spate of recent vehicular accidents and the resulting percentage of
deaths and injuries is indeed disturbing, if not frightening, and should awaken
one's sense of responsibility and concern.

This bili seeks to increase the penalty for the crime of reckless

imprudence, to deter violators and instill caution in vehicle operapoys.

Hence, the early approval of this measure is earnestl

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5063

Introduced by Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing

“AN ACT AGGRAVATING FOR THE CRIME OF RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE
COMMITTED BY AN PERSON”

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

SECTION 1. Special Aggravating Circumstance. - Any person while driving
a motor vehicle who shall commit a violation of Reckless Imprudence under
Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code shall suffer the following penalties:

a. When the execution of the act covered by this section results in death
ofa person, the penalty of reclusion temporal shall be imposed;
b. When the execution of the act covered by this section results in
physical injuries, the penalty of prison mayor shali be imposed;
¢. When the execution of this act shall results in damage of property, the
penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period and a fine equivalent
to twice the value of the damages shall be imposed.
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Articles 365 of the revised penal code and
other laws and parts of laws which are contrary of the provisions of this Act are

hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Separobility Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not

otherwise affected shal! remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5597

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: REP. JORGE “BOLET” BANAL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It was in 1980 when the Judiciary Reorganization Act (Batas Pambansa Bilang 129) was
enacted for the purpose of establishing the number of courts for each judicial region.
The basis was the exigencies existing at that time.

Section 14 of BP 129 provides that there shall be a Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) in
the National Capital Region composed of 82 branches, with 13 branches (Branches XXXI
to XLIIl) for Quezon City. After 31 years, however, it is apparent that this allocation of
seats is no longer efficient. Population has grown considerably and the number of
caseloads per branch is beyond manageable. Meanwhile, litigants are forced to face
delays in the resolution of their cases.

Thus, there is a need to create ad

ional MeTC branches in order give life to the

constitutional guarantee of speedy trial, ensure that judges are able to promptly resolve
cases, and improve the administration of justice for the benefit of litigants as well as the

general public.

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

——-

REP, JORGE “BOLET” B. BANAL

ird District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

Be
HOUSE BILLNO._°S 97

INTRODUCED BY: REP. JORGE “BOLET” BANAL

AN ACT CREATING TWENTY-TWO (22) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE
METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL
REGION FOR QUEZON CITY, WITH SEATS THEREAT, FURTHER
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1980,"AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IT

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

Section 1. Twenty-two (22) additional Metropolitan Trial Court branches for Quezon
City, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the National Capital Judicial Region.

Section 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly
created branches.

Section 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of
the Department of Justice, shall include in the Court's program the implementation of
this Act, the funding for which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 4. Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as "The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions of BP 128 that may
be inconsistent with this Act is hereby deemed amended or repealed accordingly.

Section 5.This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) upon its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Sec. 8. Effectivity
Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILENO._5791_

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Living close to a river can be considered as ignoring a natural warning
from a flood just like living at the foot of a mountain slope is ignoring a
natural warning of a landslide. The recent disasters in Cagayan, Iligan and
elsewhere seemingly points to an endless trend on the loss of lives and
property on people who tend to ignore natural disaster warnings. It’s a sad
fact these losses could have been prevented by the authorities given an
enabling legislation.

This measure will provide the absence of a law that can be used by the
government to prevent people from building structures along flood and
landslide prone areas.

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

sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5791

Antroduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR
ANY HABITABLE STRUCTURE ALONG FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE PRONE
AREAS

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby being prohibited for any person or juridical entity to construct a
residential, commercial or any habitable structure along areas which are prone to flooding or
landslides.

SECTION 2. For purposes of compliance of the provisions of this Act, the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) or their respective attached agencies are hereby mandated to lead the
implementation of this Act in coordination with the local governments.

a) The DPWH shall monitor any violations of this Act and report to the Philippine
National Police any person or entity responsible for the violation of this Act for their
apprehension.

b) The DENR shall provide the DPWH and the local governments the necessary maps

indicating the areas where structures are prohibited to be constructed under this Act.


SECTION 3. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall be
meted the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) months and one day to one (1)
year. In case of juridical entities, the head of that entity shall be meted the penalty

provided for under this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2)

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS y
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

3632

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) was established in order to
instruct, train and develop cadets so that each graduate shall possess the
character and military skills essential to the successful pursuit of a
progressive military career as a values-centered leader in the self-less
services to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the nation.

The PMA is the training ground of cadets and it is where they can
realize their dream of becoming part of the AFP and fight for and defend our
country.

As it is, majority of the cadets entering the PMA come from areas near
the location of the camp which is in Baguio. It is therefore high time that we
ensure a more balanced composition of every “Class” that graduates from the
PMA. One way to do this is to, as far as practicable, select at least one
incoming cadet from every congressional district every year.

This way, aspiring cadets even from far-flung areas are given a chance
to fulfil their dreams of becoming officers of the AFP.

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

requested. :

RUF! . RO} jUEZ

Sho

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No,__ 9632

AN ACT
MANDATING THAT THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY SELECT ONE
CADET EACH FROM EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT EVERY YEAR
TO COMPRISE ITS INCOMING “CLASS”

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

SECTION 1, It is hereby mandated that the Philippine Military Academy
(PMA) reserve one slot each for one cadet for every congressional district in
the Philippines in order to ensure that every “Class” that graduates from the
time of the effectivity of this Act be comprised of cadets made up of Filipinos
from all over the Philippines: Provided, That each cadet will still have to pass.
and comply with all the current admission requirements of the PMA: Provided
further, That only upon determination that there is no qualified applicant from
a certain legislative district will said slot be given to another qualified applicant
irrespective of his/her domicile.

SEC 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within six (6) months from the
effectivity of this Act, the PMA in coordination with the armed forces of the
Philippines shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to ensure
the effective implementation of this Act

SEC 3. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
and rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after its complete
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

Second Regular Session
15" Congress

4

House Bill No.2 ©

Introduced by Representative Emil L. Ong

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen conciliation-mediation as a voluntary mode of
dispute settlement for all labor cases, amending for the purpose Article 228 of
Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the
Philippines, as amended.

In this bill, all issues arising from labor and employment shall be subject to
mandatory conciliation-mediation.

Hence, passage of this bill into law is earnestly sought.

IL L. ONG
Representative, 2" District of Northern Samar


House of Representatives
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 9° 94

: Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING CONCILIATION-MEDIATION AS A VOLUNTARY MODE
OF DISPUTE SETTLEMENT FOR ALL LABOR CASES, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 228 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE FOUR
HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (PD 442), AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

Section 1. Article 228 of the Labor Code, which was repealed by Section 16
of Batas Pambansa Bilang 130 in 21 August 1981, is hereby reinstated and
amended to read as follows:

“Art. 228. Mandatory Conciliation and Indorsement of Cases.

(a) Except as provided in Title VII-A, Book V of this Code, as amended,
or as may be excepted by the Secretary of Labor and Employment,
all issues arising from labor and employment shall be subject to
mandatory conciliation-mediation. The Labor Arbiter and/or the
appropriate Department of Labor and Employment Agency or Office
‘that has jurisdiction over the dispute shall entertain only endorsed or
referred cases by the duly authorized officer/personnel.

(b) Any or both parties involved in the dispute may pre-terminate the
conciliation-mediation proceedings and request referral or
endorsement to the appropriate Department of Labor and
Employment Agency or Office which has jurisdiction over the
dispute, or if both parties so agree, refer the unresolved issues to
voluntary arbitration.

Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of Labor
and Employment shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act.


Section 3. Separability Clause. — If any part, section or provision of this Act
shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall not be
affected thereby.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. — Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise
known as the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, and all other acts,
laws, presidential issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)
newspapers of national circulation.

APPROVED.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
House Bill No.

i recewen’?
FED

S.
53h

Introduced by Rep.Ma. Milagros H. Magsaysay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a

speedy trial, it provides that: "All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies."

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.

‘Twenty seven years have passed since the effecti

resolution of cases.

y of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

recommended.

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

2

MA. MILAGROS. H.

MAGSAYSAY


UNS

ea Aan

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF PEPEES EMT ELIS
5

House Bill No. _5OdL

Introduced by Rep. Ma. Milagros H. Magsaysay

AN ACT
CREATING FOUR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF
OLONGAPO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Olongapo
City, Zambales, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for
the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's
program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (c) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other provisions
that may be incohsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended.

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

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5509

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN __

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Asa state insurance fund, the charter of the Government System Insurance System (GSIS) must
clearly define its beneficiaries in a manner that it is inclnsive.

Presently, however, gainfully employed dependents who are possible beneficiaries of the
benefits of GSIS members are not among those within the ambit of the provision which enumerates the
personalities who should receive such benefits.

It should be sufficient that the law defines in general the prospective beneficiaries without
distinction. After all, the beneficiaries are those who the members think should receive from them
regardless of whether or not they are gainfully employed.

This proposed bil] seeks to correct this exclusive provision by amending Section 2, paragraph
{b) of RA. No. 8291.

Support for the enactment of this measure is earnestly requested.
ACM Marware

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metso Manita

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo.  _5 569

“Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA ~
411] DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT RE-DEFINING DEPENDENTS AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE GOVERNMENT
SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 2 (b) OF R.A_No.
8291 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE ACT OF 1997

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

SECTION 1. Section 2, paragraph (b) is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 2. Definition of terms. - Unless the context
otherwise indicates, the following terms shal! mean:

xxx

(b) legitimate, legitimated, legally adopted child, including
the illegitimate child, who is unmarried, [not gainfully
employed] not aver the age of majority, or is over the age of
majority but incapacitated and incapable of self-support due
to mental or physica! defect acquired prior to the age of
majority,

XXX
Sec. 2. Separabitity Clause. - Should any provisions of this Act or any part thereof be declared

unconstitutional or invalid, other pasts or provisions hereof not affected shall remain in full force and
effect.

See. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, issuance, circulars, rules or regulations or pants thereof,
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shalt take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.

Approved,