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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5649

Introduced by the Honorable Ann K. Hofer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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ity to provide health services to its people.

In the light of attaining the above-mentioned principle, this bill seeks to provide for the
establishment of a general hospital in Zamboanga Sibugay Province which will provide the
benefits of a modern health care under the direct supervision and management of the
Department of Health.

Considering the current state of health infrastructure in the province, the establishment
of Zamboanga Sibugay Medical Center will facilitate an affordable, accessible, and quality
focused medical care for all, especially, for those who have less in life.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
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iN K. HOFER
Second District, Zamboanga Sibugay


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5649

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Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, UNDER
THE FULL ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPERVISION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY MEDICAL CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established a general hospital to be located in Tenan,
Municipality of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province and to be known as the Zamboanga Sibugay
Medical Center.

SEC. 2. The said general hospital shall have the capabilities of a level-II hospital with
a total capacity of 100 beds and shall be under the direct administrative and technical
supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall formulate the necessary guidelines for its
operation as a level-II hospital and ensure the necessary funding for its human resources.

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,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 9128

Introduced by HON. DANILO E. SUAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The geographical region of the Philippines renders the country especially vulnerable
to storms, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic activity. An average of 20 typhoons hit the
Philippines every year, leaving multiple casualties and billions in infrastructure damage.
Talks of an imminent magnitude-7.2 earthquake pose threat to multiple cities within Metro
Manila.

Infrastructure development is one of the key determinants of economic growth. It is
unfortunate that it is already an accepted practice that government infrastructures are ex-
pected to break down during times of disaster. These structures are then repaired or rebuilt
after. Over the years, the government allotted millions of pesos to repair and rehabilitate gov-
ernment infrastructures. The biggest budget allocation was given to public infrastructure pro-
jects, in the amount of PhP 3 Billion. While we acknowledge that there are natural calamities
that render the strongest of structures vulnerable, we should be building high quality, safe,
and calamity-proof structures that would save us from the costs of repairs and gradually wean
away from the “build, repair, and re-build” practice.

This bill seeks to mandate the adoption of calamity-proof designs for public infra-
structure. Not only will the government save money from unnecessary and preventable re-
pairs, the safety of the people are also ensured. Through this bill, it is hoped to bring in strong
and sturdy structures, with the input and shared knowledge of other government agencies.
‘This aims to pave the way for the “Golden Age of Infrastructure” envisioned for this admin-
istration.

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DANILO E. SUAREZ

Representative
3rd District, Quezon Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 512 8

Introduced by HON. DANILO E. SUAREZ

AN ACT MANDATING THE ADOPTION OF CALAMITY-PROOF DESIGNS IN CON-
STRUCTION OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - All government buildings and infrastructures must
adopt calamity-proof designs that will withstand magnitude-8 earthquakes and level-5 typhoons.
SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations ~ The Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC),
and Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue the necessary rules and regula-
tions for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, decrees, rules and regulations and other issuances

or part thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, re-

pealed, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in any two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines, which-

ever comes earlier.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 9613

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 lloilo 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.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. No.

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:
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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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 7" 5110

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Some survey-based studies have reported a link between video game use and poor
achievement in school. It was found out that children who received game systems spend less
time doing homework, they also performed worse on standardized tests of reading and writing
four months later (Weis and Cerankosky 2010). Moreover, their teachers were more likely to
report academic problems."

More and more students are found playing on-line/video games in Internet shops even during
school hours, which presupposes that they are elsewhere than inside their classrooms. The
adverse effect of gaming addiction has been established and it has considerably taken its toll on
students’ school performance.

Elementary and High School students are those that are vulnerable to gaming id
lack the maturity and will power to resist the obsession. They should befhe subject of the
restriction,

Hence, Internet shops should be prohibited from admitting Elemeytary and High School
students into their establishments during school hours when their intention is to play on-
line/video games.

The swift passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5110

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING INTERNET SHOPS FROM ADMITTING ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS WITH THE INTENT TO PLAY ON-LINE/VIDEO GAMES DURING SCHOOL
HOURS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Elementary and High School Students’
On-line/Video Game Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared a state policy to uphold the welfare of students and
guarantee the integrity of their education by restricting their access to on-line games in Internet
cafes during school hours.

SEC. 3. All Interet shops/cafes are hereby prohibited from admitting Elementary and
High School students into their establishments during school hours, provided, that the students
seeking admission intend to play any on-line/video game.

‘SEC. 4. Anyone found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of not
less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and/or imprisonment for a period of six (6)
months.

SEC. 5. The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Investment in education should be on top of the priorities of the government
because it plays a key role in human, social and economic development. Local,
national and international laws, covenants and agreements stress the importance of
education in addressing Poverty issues as well as in providing employment
opportunities, better health and participating in the political Process, In fact, it is
said to be essential to the success of every one of the Seventeen Sustainable Goals.
Goal No, 4 specifically aims to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and
Promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

According to experts, there has been great achievement in education, after the
conclusion of the Millennium Development Goals which sought to achieve universal
primary education. Since the gains achieved must be protected, the new set of
development goals did not limit its target to primary education, Rather, it
encompasses secondary and tertiary education.

Relative thereto, the establishment of a secondary school in Barangay San
Rafael I will also cater to high school students in its composite barangays: San Rafael
Il, San Rafael III, San Rafael IV and San Rafael V. The five barangays have a total
population of approximately thirty thousand. As such, the establishment of this high
school will pave way to our efforts to achieve inclusive and equitable quality
education.

Premises considered, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNo, 5948

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 Rafael I, City of
San ims Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, to be known as San Rafael National High
School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the

Department's program the operationalization of the San Rafael National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines %
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED %

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5621

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The present set up at the Consular Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs in
Macapagal Avenue, for the renewal of passports is to set an appointment online and after

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

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
Seventeenth Congress

HOUSE BILL NO_95621

Introduced by: Honorable Cristal L. Bagatsing

AN ACT
EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF PHILIPPNE PASSPORTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
‘SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PHILIPPINE
PASSPORT ACT OF 1996”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8329, otherwise known as the
“Philippine Passport Act Of 1996”, is hereby amended to read, as follows:

“SEC. 10. Validity. — Regular passports issued under this Act shall be valid for
Period of TEN (10) [five(5)] years: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE, ONLY A PASSPORT WITH FIVE-YEAR VALIDITY SHALL BE ISSUED:
Provided, [however] FURTHER, That the issuing authority may limit the period of validity to
less than TEN (10) [five(5)] years; whenever in the national economic interest or political
stability of the country such restriction in necessary: Provided finally, That a new Passport
may be issued to replace one which validity has expired, the old passport being returned to
the holder after cancellation”.

SECTION 2. Implementing Authority. The Department of Foreign Affairs shall issue
the necessary implementing rules and regulations and adopt best practices to ensure that
the provisions of this Act are implemented in convergence with necessary reforms to make
the passport processing system seamless, convenient and pro-people, and the production and
security of passports at par with technological advances and world standards.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — |f any Part or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions or parts not affected shall remain in full force
and effect.

SECTION 4. Repeating Clause. - All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, other
'ssuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed o
modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazatte or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Nno,9650

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Health services are part of the basic services to the public that needs to be
properly handled. Given the limited resources of local government units, health
services cannot be served better.

Such is the case of the Provincial Hospital of Southern Leyte. Aside from
draining a significant amount of funds from the local government of Southern Leyte,
the said health facility could hardly be improved. Transferring the said hospital to the
DOH will address this problem.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5650

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE TRANSFER OF SOUTHERN LEYTE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL,
UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

SECTION 1. Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital management is hereby transferred
to the Department of Health (DOH). All the administrative/management, funds and other
functions necessary to run the said hospital shall be handled by the DOH.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its annual budget the funds
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5278

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Ge

EXPLANATORY NOTE
is bill seeks to convert Marcos Highway to Quirino Highway (Baguio-Bauang Road) By-
Pass road into a national road

commaaments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and

aerate ne area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need.

In converting the 2.595 km-long Marcos Highway to Quirino Highway (Baguio-Bauang
Road) By-Pass and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the responsibility of maintenance and

city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators among its population brought forth
by ‘the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to the benefit of the national
government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5278

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MARCOS HIGHWAY TO QUIRINO HIGHWAY
(BAGUIO-BAUANG ROAD) BY-PASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Marcos highway road connecting the Marcos Highway and Quirino
Highway (Baguio — Bauang), in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.No. 5611

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BATAD VIEJO-LUMBIA-TANZA-BOTONGAN ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF
ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to convert the Batad Viejo-Lumbia-Tanza-Botongan Road that
connects the Municipalities of Batad and Estancia in the Province of lloilo into a
national road.

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

The government should invest on the improvement and maintenance of roads
leading to major tourist and economic destinations to catalyze the development of
eco-tourism in the country.

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

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RAUL "Bi

Ny. TUPAS


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

HOUSE ne wen

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BATAD VIEJO-LUMBIA-TANZA-BOTONGAN ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND ESTANCIA, 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 Batad Viejo-Lumbia-Tanza-Botongan 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3952

Introduced by Hon. Sol Aragones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The historic town of Liliw in the Province of Laguna is home to @ unique cottage
industry of locally-made and finely-crafted ssinelas. The production of hand-made slippers
has existed for several decades and has been associated with Liliw ever since.

Liliw houses close to a hundred tsinelas stalls and stores that have made the town a
unique cultural and tourist destination in the province, and has helped generate income and
livelihood for its residents.

As early as 2003, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Laguna has designated Liliw as
the province's footwear capital. This bill seeks to give proper and added recognition to Liliw.
for it to be designated the tsinelas capital not just of a locality or a particular region but of the
entire country.

‘The appellation “Tsinclas Capital of the Philippines” would further boost the
economic and cultural status of Liliw, and would solidify its position as the country’s
premiere production hub of high-quality local tsinelas which enjoy recognition in the
Philippines and elsewhere.

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

nox Sor awdeconts

Representative, Third District of Laguna


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5952

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Sol Aragones

AN ACT DESIGNATING AND RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF LILIW IN THE
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA AS THE “TSINELAS CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES”

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Tsinelas Capital Act”.

SECTION 2. Designating and Recognizing the town of Liliw, Laguna as the “Tsinelas
Capital of the Philippines. ~ The town of Liliw in the Province of Laguna is hereby granted
the official designation as the “Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines” in recognition of the
economic and cultural significance of its slippers industry, which has existed for several
decades and is a significant contributor to the town’s and the province's revenues.

SECTION 3. Implementation. — The Department of Interior and Local Government,
the Department of Tourism and the Department of Education shall issue the necessary and

appropriate orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No._ 0258

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

‘The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 9253

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING LOPEZ JAENA STREET FROM HERNAEZ STREET TO BENIGNO S.
AQUINO DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION I. LOPEZ JAENA STREET FROM HERNAEZ STREET TO BENIGNO S,
AQUINO DRIVE in the City of Bacolod 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, repair, and maintenance ofthe said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,

'P. GREG G. GASATAYA

Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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SEVENTEENTH (17™ ) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 9°17

Introduced by
Hon. Vincent “Bingbong” P. Crisologo,

AN ACT
RENAMING QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL TO
QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER,
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 537 & 6548

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Quezon City government maintains a five-storey, 250 bed
capacity tertiary hospital named Quezon City General Hospital. Recently,
the hospital had gone through a redevelopment program for the purpose of
modernizing its healthcare facilities. Now, the hospital is equipped with
modern and state of the art medical facilities such as 4D ultrasound,
colposcope with LEEP, ECG machines, computerized radiography and
digital fluoroscopy system, and 64-Slice Computerized Tomography
Scanner (CT scan). The hospital also has five operating suites, one
operating room suite with a deck view used by residents and nurses
undergoing training, eight-bed Service Case and six-bed Pay Medical
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipped with patients’ monitor and a central
monitor, and 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit and four-bed Surgical
Intensive Care Unit, to name a few. Its patients, especially the poor, enjoy
better and more effective healthcare.

Through the years, the hospital has evolved into a modern hospital,
achieving Level III Status as Tertiary Hospital, the highest level license that
can be conferred to a hospital by the Department of Health. With its status,
accomplishments and modern medical facilities, the hospital deserves to be
called “Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center”.

Support orfthis bill is earnestly soul

BRO. T “Byhgbong” P. CRISOLOGO
Representative
First District, Quezon City

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17™ ) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, _9917

Introduced by Hon. Vincent “Bingbong” P. Crisologo,

AN ACT
RENAMING QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL TO
QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER,
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 537 & 6548

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

SECTION 1. ARTICLE XIV-A. of Republic Act No. 537, as
amended by Republic Act No. 6548, which reads:

“Quezon City General Hospital”
is hereby amended to read as:
“Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center”
SECTION 2. All the other provisions of Republic Act No. 6548 that
read “Quezon City General Hospital” shall be changed to “Quezon City
General Hospital and Medical Center”, and the hospital referred to in the

said Act shall refer to Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5598

Introduced by Honorable Luisa Lloren Cuaresma

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Pinayag,
Municipality of Kayapa, Province of Nueva Vizcaya to be known as “Pinayay National
High School”

Barangay Pinayag has a high percentage of its population composed of school-age
children. For the longest time students have to go by foot for 8 hours of bumpy, rocky and
mountainous roads to be able to reach Nansiakan National High School situated in the
Municipality of Kayapa. Relative to the remoteness of the barangay other elementary
graduates were forced to quit school

Establishment of a national high school in Barangay Pinayag has been a longtime
dream of the parents of the locality including those in barangays and sitios nearby and it is
the best solution to the economic, security, and academic problems involving their school
children.

In line with the state policy 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, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.
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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__5598

Introduced by Honorable Luisa Lloren Cuaresma

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
PINAYAG, MUNICIPALITY OF KAYAPA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA
VIZCAYA TO BE KNOWN AS PINAYAG 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. Establishment of a National High School. —1t is
hereby established, under the supervision of Department of Education, a
national high school in Barangay Pinayag, Municipality of Kayapa, Province
of Nueva Vizcaya to be known as Pinayag National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the program of the Department of Education the
operationalization of Pinayag National High School, the funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


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

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines tt ; p
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5276

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Quirino Highway (Baguio ~ Bauang Road) to Quezon Hill Drive
By-Pass road into a national road

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

In converting the 2.070 km-long Quirino Highway (Baguio ~ Bauang Road) to Quezon Hill
Drive By-Pass and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the responsibility of maintenance and
improvement would be transferred to the national government through the Department of Public
Works and National Highways, allowing the local government of Baguio to channel funds
carmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local development programs, This will
ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated merely on the areas traversed by
the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected increase in economic activity in the
city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators among its population brought forth
by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to the benefit of the national
government,

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is sought
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5276

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE QUIRINO HIGHWAY (BAGUIO - BAUANG ROAD) TO
QUEZON HILL DRIVEBY-PASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Quirino Highway (Baguio-Bauang road) to Quezon Hill Drive By-
Pass road connecting the Quirino Highway (Baguio — Bauang Road) and Quezon Hill Drive, in
the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. No.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 18

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Executive Order No. 209 or the Family Code of the Philippines, Article 18,
provides:

ARTICLE 18. Incase of any impediment known to the local civil
registrar or brought to his attention, he shall note down the particulars
thereof and his findings thereon in the application for marriage license,
but shall nonetheless issue said license after the completion of the period
of publication, unless ordered otherwise by a competent court at his own
instance or that of any interested party. No filing fee shall be charged for
the petition nor a corresponding bond required for the issuance of the
order.

The provision mandates the local civil registrar to note down his findings that an
impediment to the marriage exists in the application for the marriage license. However,

the law does not provide for the attachment of the application when the license is issued,

As a result, marriages to which there is an impediment may be solemnized


This bill seeks to prevent a situation wherein the solemnizing officer celebrates

the marriage event with the existence of an impediment that renders the marriage void.!

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HL HARRY L. ROQUE JR

' This bill was originally filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago during the
‘Sixteenth Congress, Second Regular Session.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B.No 5848

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L.. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 18

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

SECTION 1. The Family Code, Article 18 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

ARTICLE 18. In case of any impediment known to the local civil
registrar or brought to his attention, he shall note down the particulars
thereof and his findings thereon in the application for marriage license,
but shall nonetheless issue said license WITH THE
CORRESPONDING APPLICATION ATTACHED after the
completion of the period of publication, unless ordered otherwise by a
competent court at his own instance or that of any interested party. No
filing fee shall be charged for the petition nor a corresponding bond
required for the issuance of the order.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or

portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby

repealed, amended or modified accordingly


1 SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
2 after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general

3 circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No,P561

Introduced by Honorable Luisa Lloren Cuaresma

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Tiblac,
Municipality of Ambaguio, Province of Nueva Vizcaya to be known as “Tiblac National
High School”

‘There is an evident need for the formal establishment of the requested national
high school in this part of the Municipality. For the longest time students have to go by
foot to far Ambaguio National High School, which is twelve (12) kilometers of rough and
mountainous roads. The establishment of Tiblac National High School will greatly
benefit the students of Barangay Tiblac including its neighboring localities namely
Barangay Dulli, Labang, Pawac of Barangay Masoc, Bayombong, Ipil-Cuneg and Masoc,
Bayombong

Establishment of a national high school in Barangay Tiblac has been a longtime
dream of the parents of the locality including those in barangays and sitios
aforementioned and it is the best solution to the economic, security, and academic
problems involving their school ‘children.

In line with the state policy 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, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5561

Introduced by Honorable Luisa Lloren Cuaresma

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TIBLAC, MUNICIPALITY OF AMBAGUIO, PROVINCE OF
NUEVA VIZCAYA TO BE KNOWN AS TIBLAC 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. Establishment of a National High School. —It is
hereby established, under the supervision of Department of Education, a
national high school in Barangay Tiblac, Municipality of Ambaguio,
Province of Nueva Vizcaya to be known as Tiblac National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the program of the Department of Education the
operationalization of Tiblac National High School, the funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


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

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO. 0127

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote
total human liberation and development. (Sec.17, Article II, The 1987 Philippine
Constitution). However, on account of the inherent condition of People with Disabilities
(PWDs), who are, by nature of their limited physical capabilities, hardly able to send
their children to school. The State, then, shall take up the cudgels for such children and
underwrite their education from elementary to college.

Children of People with Disabilities (PWDs), for the most part, are more dedicated in
their studies, hoping that they would improve the lot of their family and aspiring



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.0127

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs)
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 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 “Scholarship for children of PWDs
Act.”

SEC, 2. There shall hereby be provided, under the supervision of the
Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education in coordination with the
Department of Social Welfare and Development, Scholarship Grants to all children of
People with Disabilities (PWDs).

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

SEC. 4. If any section or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, other
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SEC. 5. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5122

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refilled bill which was filed in the 16" Congress. It seeks to
amend Republic Act No. 9645 otherwise known as the “Commemoration of
the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act” recognizing the significant
contribution of the Iglesia ni Cristo and its members to nation building by
declaring July 27 of every year as a Special Non Working Holiday through out
the Philippines.

With millions of members not only in the Philippines but throughout the
world, Iglesia ni Cristo showed its care for its members by keeping the well-
being of the towns people and through humanitarian services. We are witness
to their vast and immeasurable contribution to the nation through their faith
reflecting our national identity, culture and values.

Thus, to give full recognition to Iglesia ni Cristo and its members, the
expedient approval of the bill is earnestly sought



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House BILL No, 9122

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI
CRISTO ACT”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645, otherwise known as the
“Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo Act’ is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 3. National Holiday. July 27 of every year is hereby
declared as a special national (working) NON-WORKING holiday in
commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo
in the Philippines.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations,

ordinances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

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

Approved
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

5262

HOUSE BILL NO.

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Introduced by Hon. Ma. Lucille L. Nava, MD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was previously filed by Rep. JC Rahman A. Nava in the 16% Congress and
was approved by the House of Representatives on third reading. It seeks to declare May 22 of
every year as a special non-working holiday in the Province of Guimaras to commemorate its
provineehood.

Before becoming a province, Guimaras was formerly a sub-province of Iloilo. It is
known for its sweet mangoes, cashew nuts, copra, coffee and other fruit bearing trees.
Guimaras is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful coastline and clean beaches.
The economic development of the island encouraged its local officials and people to work
hard for their separation from the province of Iloilo and its conversion to an independent
province.

It was on May 22, 1992 when Guimaras became a province by virtue of the
resounding “YES” vote in the plebiscite conducted for the purpose. Thus, to give the people
of Guimaras a chance to commemorate the significance of the occasion, it is proper that the
said date be declared a special non-working holiday in the province.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5262

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Lucille L. Nava, MD

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 22 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS ANNIVERSARY AS A PROVINCE

it e the Se and. of Re ntatin
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. May 22 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the Province of Guimaras in commemoration of its anniversary as a

province.

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,