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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila RECEIVED
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session Tine: D(A
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BMLS AND iNUTX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
‘opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national
high schools, which is relatively low compared to the Ist and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__17'72

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT SEPARATING THE MALIBATUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - GANATAN ANNEX
IN BARANGAY GANATAN, MUNICIPALITY OF ARAKAN, PROVINCE OF COTABATO
FROM THE MALIBATUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
GANATAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Malibatuan National High School - Ganatan Annex in Barangay Ganatan,
Municipality of Arakan, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from the Malibatuan
National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known
‘as Ganatan National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Malibatuan National High School -
Ganatan Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Malibatuan National High
School.

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

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out
the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines spopinn
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JUL 2015

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1454

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish at least one class for special and differently
abled children in all public elementary schools in the country.

At present, our public schools are not capable of providing instruction to
special and differently abled children. While there are special schools which
cater to the needs of special children, the school fees they asses may not be
affordable to poor families with special children.

Special children are also citizens of our country who deserve the
protection of the State. They need the assistance of the State for them to
become at least functional for the rest of their lives. The establishment of
special classes in our public schools will go a long way in ensuring that they
will become functional members of our society despite their being differently

abled.
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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1404

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN ALL PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1.Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Special Education in
Public Schools Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. There shall be established in every public elementary school in the
country at least one class that will cater to the needs of special and differently
abled children.

SEC. 4.The Department of Education (DepEd) shall be mandated to formulate
the rules and regulations that will be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act.

SEC. 5. The funds neccessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.


SEC. 6. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 9. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representative:
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1407 |

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs
located in Barangay La Paz, Municipality of Santiago, Province of
Agusan del Norte as a priority tourism site and incorporate it in the
Philippine National Tourism Development Plan.

The Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs are consist of several pools
with various temperatures — and what sets them apart is that the
temperature of each pool remains constant throughout the year.
Believed to have medicinal effects, the springs have been drawing a lot
of domestic tourists from Agusan del Norte and other parts of
Northern Mindanao. But despite the potential of the area, the local
government is restricted in developing it into a prime tourist site due
to budgetary and technical expertise constraints.

In this light, the budget and technical assistance of the national
government, through the Department of Tourism and the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, is sought for the
development of the Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs to ensure its
sustainability and viability.

Hence, approval of this bill is

earnestly requested.

PE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

RECENT
Date:_12 Ju 2018



Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1407

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MAPASO HOT AND COLD SPRINGS LOCATED IN
BARANGAY LA PAZ, MUNICIPALITY OF SANTIAGO, PROVINCE OF
AGUSAN DEL NORTE AS A PRIORITY TOURISM SITE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs (9°15'24.20°N,
125932’15.71”E) located in Barangay La Paz, Municipality of Santiago,
Province of Agusan del Norte is hereby declared a priority tourist
development site. As such, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is
mandated to incorporate it in the Philippine National Tourism
Development Plan.

SECTION 2. The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, shall within one (1) year
after the approval of this Act prepare a tourism development plan for
the area that will ensure its viability and sustainability; and
undertake the implementation of the said plan.

SECTION 3. ‘The DOT shall issue rules and regulations as it may
deem necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The budget necessary to the implementation of the
provisions of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the
DOT under the General Appropriations Act or to the internally
generated funds of the TIEZA, or both.


SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 136

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the stretch of road from Magapit-Lasam Road in the
Municipality of Lasam, Cagayan into a National Road

Magapit-Lasam Road is a barangay road connecting five (6) barangays of
Lasam, Cagayan namely: Minanga Sur, Minanga North, Malinta, Nicolas Agatep; and
Centro 2 It has a total length of 8.90 km. connecting Jct. Logac-Lasam-Gagabutan
Road from the south to the Maharlika Highway (Asian Highway 26) to the North. The
road is open to all types of vehicles during summer but four-wheeled vehicles cannot
passed through during rainy days. The existing road composed of 1.80km of paved
concrete with two (2) concrete and steel bridges respectively

Lasam is primarily an agricultural community and its people derive their income
mainly from farming and livestock raising. When this road is rehabilitated and paved, it
serves as the most economical and shortest route to commuters coming from the
easter part of Cagayan to the municipalities of Lasam and Rizal, Cagayan also to the
CAR Region. Moreover, it will greatly enhance the Socio-Economic Development of
communities wherein most of them are corn and the famous “ARINGAY" rice producers
and the so-called Rice Granary of the North. Well developed and maintained roads
enhance agricultural production in support to the Food Security Program of the National
Government

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national government thru
the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channelled to accelerate the
betterment of Magapit-Lasam Road, and "thus the hastening of economic growth of
influenced areas.

This bill has been filed, favorably acted by the concerned Committee, approved
by the House on Third and Final Reading, and consequently transmitted to the Senate
for its action during the 15" and 16” Congresses. It was also favorably acted by the
concerned Senate Committee during the 15" Congress but its consequent approval by
the Senate was stalled by the sine die adjournments of both Congresses.

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

Me Ly VARGAS-ALFONSO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1365

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF MAGAPIT-LASAM ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LASAM, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The road starting from Magapit-Lasam Road, Municipality of Lasam
Province of Cagayan is hereby converted into a national road

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

SEC. 3. 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 REPRESENTATIV
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Segsi
House Bill No: Teh

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Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C, CAGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks the conversion the Magsaysay-Matanao-Hagonoy Road in the
Province of Davao del Sur.

This road links major crossroads connecting various provinces. It is strategically located
as well because the Municipalities of Matanao, Magsaysay and Hagonoy to which this road
traverses and connects upon, possess remarkable socio-economic and agricultural potentials in
the province. With the establishment and proper maintenance of this road, agricultural products
and other farm produce from bountiful farmlands will be transited to markets in no time. The
establishment and proper maintenance of this road, which only the national government has the
capability and the resources to carry out, will truly uplift not only the local economy of the
Province of Davao del Sur, other local economies in the region will be greatly benefited as well.

The prompt and expeditious passage of this measure therefore is earnestly sought.

Odes we
MERCEDES C. CAGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
House Bill No:_1

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C, CAGAS

“AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAGSAYSAY-HAGONOY-MATANAO PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

Section 1. ‘The Magsaysay-Hagonoy-Matanao Provincial Road situated in the
Province of Davao Del Sur is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways shall include
in the department's program the improvement, maintenance and repair of said road. The funding

of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3, This act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon Ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 6 of RA 7883, by granting travel allowance to barangay
health workers to aid in the fulfillment of their duties. This token amount, admittedly, cannot
markedly improve the financial position of the health workers, but can help defray the cost of
transportation that they incur in the performance of their duties. This measure was previously

filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15" Congress. Passage of this bill is earnestly sought now
in the 17"" Congress.

NEIL J. ABAYON III
Representative
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y Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1463

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT GRANTING TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WOKERS,

AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7883, OTHERWISE KNOWN

AS ‘THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS’ BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT OF
1995’ AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The following paragraph is hereby inserted after Section 6(b) of Republic
Act No. 7883

EC. 6. Incentive and Benefits.

XXX

()* TO AID IN THE FULLFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES, BARANGAY HEALTH
WOKERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE OF
NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) PER MONTH, SUBJECT TO
LIQUIDATION.” a)

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules
and regulations 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 any national newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
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HOUSE BILLNO. 1782

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Alcohol and Drug Abuse is our country's most serious national public health problem.
The Dangerous Drugs Board estimates that there are 1.6 million addicts and another
1.8 million occasional drug users in the Philippines. Meanwhile, while there are no
available statistical data on alcohol abuse, it is inarguably prevalent in our country

Alcohol and drug abuse affects all sectors of our society, rich and poor and regardless
of ethnicity in our country. Not only does it affect the abuser himself, but everyone
around him starting from his family, to his community, and ultimately our nation as a
whole. Sadly however, alcohol and drug abuse is obviously a heavier burden among the
poor owing to the sheer lack of access to rehabilitation and treatment centers.

While there are slowly emerging various privately owned and operated alcohol and drug
abuse rehabilitation and treatment centers, they are still scarce and are extremely
costly. Private rehabilitation centers, while well meaning and admittedly seek to serve
humanitarian purposes, tend to be unreachable to some Filipinos owing to their almost
prohibitively expensive fees.

This bill seeks to protect public health, safety and general welfare by mandating the
establishment of public alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment centers in
all regions throughout the country that will cater to needs of Filipinos who are victims of
alcohol and drug abuse especially indigent ones.

Immediate approval of this proposed legislation is therefore requested.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1782

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION
AND TREATMENT CENTER IN EVERY REGION OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, through the Department of Health (DOH)
jointly with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a Drug Abuse
and Alcoholism Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in every region in the country.

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act, specifically for the
establishment, maintenance and operation of the Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers shall be included in the General Appropriations
Act as part of the annual budget of the Department of Health.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete

publication in the Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

REGISTRATION UNIT

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay
Grijalvo in the Municipality of San Fernando to the Boundary of the
Municpality of Bula in Camarines Sur, which is part of the Pan-Philippine
Highway, into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a
National Road is strategically connected to the economic centers within
the Province of Camarines Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to
accelerate development and increase economic activity within the
Second District primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur and the Bicol
Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and
efficient transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary
services. It is projected that such road conversion shall promote
livelihood opportunities, encourage competitive flow of investment, and
ultimately enhance the economic and social living conditions not just of
the people living along such roads, but in the arterial secondary and
tertiary roads that lead to it

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads
to national roads as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of
Public Works and Highways have been substantially met, and the
approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ul ll VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1242
HOUSE BILL NO, +© ="

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING
BARANGAY GRIJALVO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FERNANDO
AND THE BOUNDARY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BULA, WHICH IS
PART OF THE PAN PHILIPPINE HIGHWAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Grijalvo,
Municipality of San Fernando, and the Municipality of San Fernando to the
Boundary of the Municipality of Bula, Province of Camarines Sur,
consisting of eighteen kilometers and four hundred meters (18.4km), more
or less, is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to
implement the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
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Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular

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HOUSE BILL No,_1549 | Bsa

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Philippine authorities said the poison in a batch of candy that sent nearly 2,000 children to
hospital was likely a common germ from dirty hands. Heaith Secretary Janette Garin
appealed for better hygiene standards in the food industry, as she announced test results
indicating a bacterium found in human skin and hair likely contaminated the sweets. “This
could be they did not wash their hands, or their sweat dripped into the candy, or the candy
touched thei its, or they didn't wash up after going to the bathroom,” Garin said in a
statement,

At least 1,925 peopie, mostiy children in the Southern Philippines were hospitalized eariier in
July, with stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, and other illnesses after eating fruit-flavored
candy. Poor enforcement of food safety regulations has been blamed for past cases of food
poisoning in the Philippines. The health secretary acknowiedged that the government has
had a tough time enforcing food safoty rules in small towns, where businesses propare
candy, rice cakes and other sweets in their home kitchens. “These backyard industries are
not regulated by the FDA,” she said.

Hence, this measure seeks to create the food safety administration in osder to laser-focus o1
the food safety issues and stave off the occurrence of food poisoning jf the future.

The immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly prayed for.

CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bitt No, 1949

~ Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CREATING THE OFFICE OF FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

SECTION 1. This Act shaii be known as the “Food Safety Administration Act of

2016.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby created the Food Safety Administration under the Office of
the Department of Health to ensure food safety throughout the Philippines.

SEC. 3. The creation of such office shall be determined and undertaken by the
Department of Health, whic! ereby authorized to delineate its specific functions from
those of the Food and Drugs Administration.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter, such sums as may
be necessary for the effective implementation of this measure shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session

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House Bit No, 159

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo —

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Health Workers. for the most part, engage in voluntary service in looking after the
weliness of the peopie in the community. They go beyond the caii of their sworn duties and
sincerely minister to the sick and offer their caring hands to ensure that barangay folks who

have less in life would have more in humanitarian service.

But these health workers are as much human beings as those to whom they render service.
And they are not immune to common diseases. Truth is, they are, ironically, at higher risk of
contracting communicable diseases and they barely have anything to fend themselves
against contagious diseases prevaient in their work places.

Thus, if only to mitigate the plight of barangay health workers, free Philhealth coverage is
hereby proposed on their behalf. There has to be a form of reward honoring their ded

to public service and free health coverage would be an apt any i
to these admirable barangay health workers.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.


Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular

HOUSE BILL NO. 1595

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Philhealth Coverage for Barangay
Health Workers Act of 2046".

SEC. 2. Under this Act, barangay health worker is hereby

nted free Phitheaith

SEC. 3. The De;
effectively carry out the pro

‘+ of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to
is Act.

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

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV’
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS ov AS

First Regular Session

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Introduced by HON. RONALD M. COSALAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The naming of the Acop, Tublay-Kapangan-Kibungan-Bakun, Sinipsip,
Buguias Road in honor of Gov. Bado Dangwa is long overdue. He was a
distinguished soldier, businessman and leader who had contributed immensely
to the improvement of the lives of the people of Benguet. During the Japanese
occupation, he did not only lend his buses to the US and Filipino soldiers as war
carriages, but he also led a guerilla unit in fighting the invaders in various
mountain trails of the Cordilleras.

To cap his list of accomplishments, he was also a public servant, serving
multiple terms as governor, appointed twice by different Philippine Presidents
and elected twice for the same position during the pre-martial law era. He is
recognized as a pillar of influence and an instrument of development for the
Province of Benguet.

Thus, it is befitting that a national road is named after such a man when
such road crisscrosses several municipalities in the eastern and northern parts of
Benguet and provides access to people in going and transporting produce to the
city and other areas in the lowland. Despite its importance, its present name is
generic and lengthy, a hodge-podge of the municipalities that it traverses.
Complicated and confusing road names should be made more specific and clear
as dictated by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Approval of the bill is earnestly and urgently recommended.

pur a
NX. RONALD M. COSALAN
ye District of Benguet



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1425

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. RONALD M. COSALAN

AN ACT RENAMING THE ACOP, TUBLAY, KAPANGAN-KIBUNGAN-BAKUN-
SINIPSIP, BUGUIAS SECONDARY NATIONAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
BENGUET TO GOV. BADO DANGWA NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. In recognition of his public service rendered to the people of the
Province of Benguet as a distinguished soldier during the Japanese occupation,
businessman, leader and pre-martial law governor, the Acop, Tublay-Kapangan-
Kibungan-Bakun-Sinipsip, Buguias Secondary National Road is renamed as the Gov.
Bado Dangwa National Road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall place
appropriate markers along the Gov. Bado Dangwa Road and issue the necessary orders

and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1308 REGISTRATION UNIT

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to honor and praise Filipino senior citizens by providing them
monetary incentives in the amount of Eighty thousand pesos upon their 80 birthday.
This act recognizes the veritable contributions of our elderly to nation building A
community that cares for its elderly is one that is dynamic and abounding in
blessings inasmuch as it has found favor from the Providence who mandates for
every one to “stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man.” It
‘sure is wise to give back to the ones who have offered so much and dedicated their
lives’ work not only for the benefit of their loved ones, but practically, for the general
welfare of the community.

If only to acknowledge their significant moral and economic wn, this apt
measure should be considered.

Hence, The immediate passage of this measure is sought for. |



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1808

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Wi

ie” Castelo

AN ACT
HONORING FILIPINO SENIOR CITIZENS THEREBY GRANTING THEM EIGHTY
THOUSAND PESOS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 80™ BIRTHDAY

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “80™ Birthday Gift Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. Under this Act, senior citizen is hereby entitled to Eighty Thousand Pesos
cash gift on his or her 80” birthday.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, The Quezon City
Government shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the
provisions of this Act.

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

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
“HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
oaTg 5 UL i
“TINE:
BY

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

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| BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

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House Bill No. 107 5

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for a conversion of the DEL CARMEN ~ MALBUG provincial road
into a national road.

‘This provincial road is connecting two (2) localities, namely: the municipalities of
Uson and Cawayan. These municipalities are among the densely populated areas in the 3"
congressional district, Province of Masbate. They are richly endowed with natural resources
of which development in these areas can be accelerated the sooner they are able fo get a good
road networking and painstakingly monitored under the watch of the national government.
Thus, I believe that it is vital to convert the said road into a national road in order to fast track
the government's vision for a better Filipino nation

On the other hand, the provincial government that has jurisdiction of the said road
network is presently entangled from the quagmire of economic difficulties which effortlessly
placed our province as one of the poorest areas among the depressed provinces in the country
And worst, it is also a regular recipient of typhoons that cause large-scale infrastructure
destruction, affecting mostly the road networks.

Consequently, the province's anemic coffer is not in a financial position to cause the
maintenance, rehabilitation and repair of frequently destroyed access roads, causing undue
suffering to our people and even affecting economic upheaval. .

On this quest, I believe that such conversion will be a big relief to our despondent
province in the struggle to extricate from the bondage of poverty

y sought (

Hence, approval on this bill is urgenth

SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
epresentative
Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1075

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE DEL CARMEN ~ MALBUG
PROVINCIAL ROAD, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL,
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Del Carmen ~ Malbug Provincial Road. Province of Masbate is
hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the maintenanc
said road shall be included in the Annual

improvement and repair of
eral Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
HOUSE OF ESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS anc. pM

First Regular Session

1763
HOUSE BILL NO.

4NO JNULX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national
high schools, which is relatively low compared to the 1st and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__1769

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

AN ACT SEPARATING THE ANTIPAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - MALIRE ANNEX
IN BARANGAY MALIRE, MUNICIPALITY OF ANTIPAS, PROVINCE OF COTABATO
FROM THE ANTIPAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
MALIRE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Antipas National High School - Malire Annex in Barangay Malire,
Municipality of Antipas, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from the Antipas National
High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Malire
National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Antipas National High School
Malire Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Malire National High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Malire National High School, the initial funding of which shall
be charged against the current year's appropriation of the Antipas National High School —
Malire Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school
shall he included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out
the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
ENTATIVES,

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES| DATE: 26 JUL 2016
Quezon City

Tie:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BY:
First Regular Session

1919 REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL No. BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Representative Rosenda Ann Ocampo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers often brave rain or shine just to be present in their
respective classes. In rural areas, they also have to walk mountains and hills, aside
from facing harsh and extreme weather conditions in their daily trip to work.

These circumstances make public school teachers more vulnerable to
different types of illnesses. Consequently, medical expenses will bite into their
meager income.

The bottom line, the health of public school teachers seriously compromises
the health of their students.

Neglecting their need for medical allowance will also result in the neglect for
the health of both teachers and their students.

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

A ANN OC, fe}


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 1919

Introduced by Representative Rosenda Ann Ocampo

AN ACT
PROVIDING MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1. A medical allowance amounting to Two Thousand Pesos
(P2,000.00) per month is hereby provided for public school teachers of basic and
higher education nationwide including those who are teaching in the alternative
learning system of the Department of Education (DepEd).

The amount provided as medical allowance for public school teachers under
this section shall be subject to regular adjustment every five (5) years. The extent of
the adjustment shall be determined by the agency concemed with the
implementation of this Act in coordination with the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM).

SECTION 2.The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Education, State Universities and
Colleges

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Education shall issue their corresponding rules and regulation necessary for the
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws or parts of any law, orders, rules,
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.


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SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. 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.
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

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Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 13 and 17 of Article II of the Constitution expresses the important role of

the youth in nation-building. In the same, the State also highlights the importance of
education as an investment for national growth and development.

Fact is, Section 1. Article XIV of the fundamental law provides that “the State shall

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

To date, a clamor for the creation and institutionalization of a national high

school In Barangay Bagbag under the Fifth District of Quezon City, Metro Manila is very
much evident. In order to address the teacher-student ratio which leaves much to be
desired,

The passage of this bill is highly recommended

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Aone D. VARGAS III

eeSE UF REPRESENTATIVES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1+ Regular Session

1384

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAGBAG, QUEZON CITY,
METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS BAGBAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Bagbag, Quezon City, Metro Manila, to be known as Bagbag National
High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the agency's program the operationalization of the Bagbag
National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act

SEC. 4. - This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

RECEIVED
2.6 JUL 2016

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1878

RECISTRATION UnT
BILLS AND INDEX SE2VACi
House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a Fishport in Oroquieta City in the Province of Misamis Occidental.

Oroquieta City is the capital city in the Province of Misamis Occidental. It has a population of
about 68,945 and it’s also a major hub for fishing activities in the Province. Fisheries and marine
resources are among the source of livelihood for the people residing in the city. It has approximately fifty
(50) deep sea fishing vessels which are all routinely engaged in fishing activities.

The establishment of a fishport in Oroquieta City is feasible because of its rich marine resources.
The said fishport is expected to stimulate the local economy and will spur up economic activities and
opportunities not just in Oroquieta City but as well as to the neighboring municipalities and cities in the
Province.

The said fishport will also play a paramount role in ensuring and strengthening the food security
program of the government, With the provision of infrastructure facilities for fish and marine products
trading, this will facilitate the fast and efficient transport/ distribution of the fisherfolks of their bangus
and other marine harvests. The provision of cold storage equipments and processing facilities in the
proposed fishport will also help in stabilizing the market prices and accordingly increase the quality of
harvested marine products.

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

(Ou;

JORGE T. ALMONTE, i



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

SIXTEENTH CON
First Regular Session

1878

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE,

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN THE CITY OF OROQUIETA,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) a Fishport in
the City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental.

Section 2. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program
the establishment of the said Fishport, the funding of which shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

Section 3. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall formulate the
rules and regulation necessary for the effective implementation of this act,

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
two (2) newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESE
RECEDVED

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

DATE:

wUAG: “ef
ey
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1773

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Alcohol and Drug Abuse is our country's most serious national public health problem
The Dangerous Drugs Board estimates that there are 1.6 million addicts and another
1.8 million occasional drug users in the Philippines. Meanwhile, while there are no
available statistical data on alcohol abuse, it is inarguably prevalent in our country

Alcohol and drug abuse affects all sectors of our society, rich and poor and regardless
of ethnicity in our country. Not only does it affect the abuser himself, but everyone
around him starting from his family, to his community, and ultimately our nation as a
whole. Sadly however, alcohol and drug abuse is obviously a heavier burden among the
poor owing to the sheer lack of access to rehabilitation and treatment centers.

While there are slowly emerging various alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation and
treatment centers scattered all over the country, there is currently no existing facility in
Region 12. Private rehabilitation centers, while well-meaning and admittedly seek to
serve humanitarian purposes, tend to be unreachable to some constituents owing to
their almost prohibitively expensive fees.

This bill seeks to protect public health, safety and general welfare by mandating the
establishment of public alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment center in
the City of Kidapawan, North Cotabato that will cater to needs of constituents of Region
12 and nearby provinces who are victims of alcohol and drug abuse especially indigent
ones.

Immediate approval of this proposed legislation is therefore requested.

rar)

NANCY A, CATAMCO


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__1779

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION
AND TREATMENT CENTER IN THE CITY OF KIDAPAWAN, NORTH COTABATO.
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, through the Department of Health
(DOH) jointly with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a Drug
Abuse and Alcoholism Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in the City of Kidapawan,
North Cotabato.

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act, specifically
for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Rehabilitation and Treatment Center shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
as part of the annual budget of the Department of Health.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete

publication in the Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved,