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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1741

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the St. Bernard-Hinunangan provincial road in the
Municipality of St. Bernard, Province of Souther Leyte, into a national road.

The St. Bernard-Hinunangan provincial road is a vital link for transporting farm
produce of the town such as rice, com, coconuts, vegetables, and fish to nearby
municipalities. However, the said provincial road is now unpassable because of damage
due to floods and ordinary wear and tear. The lack of funds of both the province and the
municipality is the reason the road cannot be repaired and effectively maintained.

The conversion of this provincial road into a national road will enhance economic
activities, afford better employment and stimulate commercial undertakings. Moreover,
the responsibility of its maintenance will be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the provincial government reserved for the maintenance of the said road to more
important projects and programs of the provincial government.

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

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session,

HOUSE BILL NO. _4'74 ay

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ST. BERNARD-HINUNANGAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ST. BERNARD, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE,
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 St, Bernard-Hinunangan provincial road in the Municipality of

St. Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte, is hereby converted into a national road under

the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum necessary for the

maintenance of the road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1444

Introduced by the Honorable Ann K. Hofer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks the conversion of the Surabay-San Fernandino Road in the
Province of Zamboanga Sibugay into a national road. This major road network
connects the Municipality of R. T. Lim, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay to the
Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

‘The development of the Surabay-San Fernandino Road is essential to the
growth of interior barangays, particularly in the Second Legislative District of
Zamboanga Sibugay, which have tremendous socio-economic potentials.
However, the provincial government is presently cash-strapped to effectively
develop and maintain the said road to enhance the flow of commerce, movement
of people and the delivery of basic services. Thus, it is imperative for the national
government to step in and assume this obligation, considering its vast resources

and technical capability.

For these reasons, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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

Sixteenth Congress
rst Regular Session

House Bill No, 1444

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SURABAY-SAN FERNANDINO ROAD TO
BOUNDARY OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OF R. T. LIM, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
AND THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, 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 Surabay-San Fernandino Road to Boundary of
Zamboanga del Norte connecting the Municipality of R. T. Lim, Province of
Zamboanga Sibugay and the Province of Zamboanga del Norte is hereby.

converted into a national road.

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

General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1019

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon, Jerry P. Treftas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert ARGUELLES STREET in lloilo City, presently classified as
a local city road, into a national road, It was originally filed as House Bill 5347 in the 15"
Congress. It was passed on third reading by the House of Representatives and was approved by
the Senate Committee on Public Works in the previous Congress. However, the Senate was not
able to schedule the bill for 2" reading prior to the closure of the 15" Congress.

ARGUELLES STREET spans a total length of 770 meters, with a width of 6 meters. It
is located at the Jaro District of lloilo City. The street is widely used to reach key destinations in
the city, including several commercial establishments, schools and markets.

Converting the road into a national highway shall increase the vitality and hasten the
economic progress of Iloilo City, as the improvement and maintenance of the road will surely
increase commerce within the vicinity of the road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this Dull

JERRY’P. TRENAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1019

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING ARGUELLI REET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Arguelles Street in Jaro District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SEC. 3. 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5
House BiLLNo.__ 1.022

Introduced by Hon, Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert DEMOCRACIA STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified
as a local city road, into a national road. It was originally filed as House Bill 5351 in the 15"
Congress. It was passed on third reading by the House of Representatives and was approved by
the Senate Committee on Public Works in the previous Congress. However, the Senate was not
able to schedule the bill for 2" reading prior to the closure of the 15" Congress.

DEMOCRACIA STREET spans a total length of 220 meters, with a width of 7 meters.
It is located at the Jaro District of lloilo City. The road connects to two main roads of Jaro and is
a used as a vital route towards the commercial establishments of the District, including the Jaro
Small Market. The conversion of the street to a national road is a must, as the street must be
maintained in good condition, considering that numerous vehicles transporting various goods
traverse this important road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of thi

P. TRENAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 1922

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING DEMOCRACIA STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, Democracia Street in Jaro District, Tloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines ve
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES £09 JUL 2013
Quezon City f
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS :
First Regular Session

5
nousesuino, 1923

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert LOBOC TO LA GRANJA ROAD (Barangay Baldoza) in
Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city road, into a national road. It was originally filed as
House Bill 5352 in the 15" Congress. It was passed on third reading by the House of
Representatives and was approved by the Senate Committee on Public Works in the previous
Congress. However, the Senate was not able to schedule the bill for 2” reading prior to the
closure of the 15'" Congress.

LOBOC TO LA GRANJA ROAD (Barangay Baldoza) spans a total length of 1,169
meters, with a width of 7.50 meters. It is located at the Lapaz District of Iloilo City. The road
connects to the main road of Lapaz and is used as a gateway leading to the Iloilo International
Port. Cargoes unloaded and shipped via the Hoilo International Port are transported through this
key road

The road is of great economic importance to the people of Iloilo City, as it serves as a
major thoroughfare used in the transportation of goods, which are shipped to and from the busy
port area of Iloilo City. The conversion of the road into a national road shall therefore redound to
the benefit of City of Iloilo, as trade and commerce shall increase through the rehabilitation and
maintenance of the road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this We

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session
1023
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING LOBOC TO LA GRANJA ROAD (BARANGAY BALDOZA) IN
LAPAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Loboc to La Granja Road (Barangay Baldoza) in Lapaz District, lloilo City
is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

SEC. 3. 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 f
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.___ 1956

INTRODUCED BY: REPRESENTATIVE PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Candugay, Siaton, Negros Oriental is a community mostly surrounded by
agricultural and farm lands. Families commonly rely on the agricultural aspects of its
surrounding villages to finance their daily needs. Consequently, we find it imperative to improve
and develop the skills and awareness of the residents, especially the youth, by teaching
agriculture, natural resources and land management through hands on experience and guidance.
This will surely enrich the families and improve the economy of the entire community as well.

We firmly believe that the conversion of Candugay High School to Candugay
Agricultural High School will best serve the concerns of school children and will be a decisive

step in reaching out to the needs of young people for the advancement their future.

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

PRYDF HENRY A. TEVES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1956

AN ACT CONVERTING CANDUGAY HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CANDUGAY, MUNICIPALITY OF SIATON, NEGROS ORIENTAL INTO AN
AGRICULTURAL SPECIALTY SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS “CANDUGAY
AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

INTRODUCED BY: REPRESENTATIVE PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES

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

Section 1.Conversion into an Agricultural School. — The Candugay High School in Barangay
Candugay, Municipality of Siaton, Negros Oriental is hereby converted into an agricultural
specialty school to be knowns as “Candugay Agricultural High School”.

Section 2. Implementation. — The Department of Education is hereby mandated to supervise and
provide the necessary administrative requirements and prepare the rules and regulations for the
implementation of this Act.

Section 3. Appropriations. ~ The Department of Education shall immediately include in the
department's program the operationalization of Candugay Agricultural High School, the funding


of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of Candugay High School and
thereafter in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__1463

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill is a re-filing of House Bill 6798 that was approved by the 15th Congress on February 4,
2013 and transmitted to and received by the Senate on February 6, 2013.

‘This bill seeks to create an additional branch of Regional Trial Court at the Municipality of
‘Tagoloan in view of the incteasing number of cases filed in the courts in the province of Misamis
Oriental.

‘The addition of an RIC branch at ‘Tagoloan will help in de-clogging the dockets of existing
courts and generally improve the justice system in the province,

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

Approved,

HON. JUMETZE T. UY
2” District, Mjsamis Oriental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1463

HOUSE BILL No,

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO BE STATIONED AT THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION,
14, PARAGRAPH (K) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
“THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created an additional Regional ‘Trial Court branch in the ‘Tenth
Judicial Region, with seat at the Municipality of ‘Tagoloan, Province of Misamis Oriental.

‘The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly-created branch of the Regional
‘Trial Court in the Tenth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. ‘The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of
the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of an additional branch of the Regional ‘Trial Court to be stationed at the
Municipality of Tagoloan, Province of Misamis Oriental, the funding of which shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act,

SECTION 3. Section 14(&) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as “The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this Act, are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Anprored
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1115

House Bill No:

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (2) mandates that
“The state shall establish and maintain a system ¥ free public education in elementary
and high school levels.”

‘The Municipality of Hagonoy of Davao del Sur has been noted as having one of
the denses population in the whole province. It is noted that from the graduates of
elementary each year from this area, only a small percentage are able to manage to go fo
high school due to poverty. Without any existing high schools, students are forced to
enroll somewhere else just to obtain secondary education, if ever at all.

The nearest public high school therefrom is the Digos National High school.
However, apart from high costs of education, the travelling distance from the barangay
to the city is roughly eight kilometers making transportation expenses, board and
lodging and other related expenses additional expenditures to the cost of sending
children to high school which could hardly be afforded by parents who are mostly plain
laborers.

Further, the said public high school is already cramped up with students coming
from different municipalities of Davao Del Sur and thus undeniable that the school can
no longer accommodate anymore enrollees.

It is now more timely than ever that Sacub should have its own high school
through the enactment of this bill into law.

It is for this reason that approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No: 1115

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE SACUB NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HAGONOY, DAVAO DEL SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be created the Sacub National High School in the
Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao Del Sur;

SECTION 2 Sacub National High School in the Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao
del Sur shall be established under the direct supervision of the Department of
Education.

SECTION 3. 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.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1948

Introduced by the Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a research center for fish breeding and/or hatchery for
grouper, prawn, lobster, crab and other high-value marine species in the Municipality of
Bantayan, Province of Cebu

The waters of Cebu teem with a variety of edible marine species of high commercial
value especially grouper, prawn, crab and lobster. In spite the abundance, there is a great danger
of resource depletion due to unscientific and indiscriminate fishing practices. There is a
necessity therefore for a research center, exclusively devoted to a continuing aquatic research
for fish breeding/hatchery for high value marine species to ensure the supply of spawners, fries
and fingerlings to operators of fishponds, fish pens or fish tanks including dispersal programs in
the island

Approval of this Bill is therefore urgently recommended

C-—

|ENHUR L. SALIMBANGON


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BilNo,__ 1948

Introduced by the Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A RESEARCH CENTER FOR FISH BREEDING AND/OR
HATCHERY FOR GROUPER, PRAWN, LOBSTER, CRAB AND OTHER
HIGH-VALUE MARINE SPECIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANTAYAN,
PROVINCE OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION |. There shall be established, under the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture, a research center for fish
breeding and/or hatchery for grouper, prawn, lobster, crab and other high-value marine
species in the Municipality of Bantayan, Province of Cebu.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall issue such

rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the funding requirements for the establishment and operationalization of the
research center for fish breeding/hatchery. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its continued operations and maintenance shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
two (2) newspapers in general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1338

Introduced by Honorable GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The measures seeks the establishment of the Cebu Light Rail Transport System for
operation in Cebu City and Metro Cebu.

At present, the state of being economic, political and social growth, development and
progress of Cebu the center of industry and trade, investment and tourism, education and culture
requires a dependable, convenient, economical, adequate, efficient and reliable public mass
transportation system to guarantee safe, fast and dependable mobility for the greater mass of our
people. This kind of mass transportation system is a key and crucial factor for goverment
service to keep pace with Cebu's increasing population and fast paced economic life.

We believe that a light rail transport system will greatly solve the worsening traffic
situation, help the greater mass of our people, who are poor in their mobility and enhance
tremendously the growth, development and progress of Cebu.

In view ofthe above reasons, approval ofthis measure is effnestif and strongly sought.

GERALD, INY V. GULLAS, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE pitno,_ 1338

Introduced by Honorable GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

ANACT

PROVIDING FOR THE CEBU LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR
OPERATION IN CEBU CITY AND METRO CEBU AND APROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a Light Rail Transport System in Cebu City and Metro Cebu
to be provided by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), running
between Talisay City and Mandaue City, while a railway system will be provided from Talisay
City to Dalaguete in the South and from Mandaue City to Sogod in the North.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of DOTC shall include in tis program the establishment and
operationalization of a light rail transport system in Cebu City and Metro Cebu, including the
feasibility and detailed engineering studies, acquisition of sites, equipment, materials and
services to be used directly for the project, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

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

First Regular Session

1540

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Mayag in the Municipality of Sison, Province of
Surigao del Norte is separated from the poblacion by hilly terrain, rice
paddies and forested expanse. High school students of this barangay
converged in Toledo S. Pantilo Memorial National High SchoolMayag
‘Annex with full enthusiasm to finish their secondary education. Year
by year, the enrollees’ number increases and the Toledo S. Pantilo
Memorial National High School-Mayag Annex had difficulty in serving
these young boys and girls with quality education due to its limited
funding from the local government of Sison.

To give the pupils in this area easy access to secondary
education, which is their basic right, and to include them among the
educated youth who will be the hope of our country, the conversion
of Toledo S. Pantilo Memorial National High School-Mayag Annex into
a National High School is imperative.

Approval of this Bill, is strongly recommended.



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

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 1540

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TOLEDO S$. PANTILO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL-MAYAG ANNEX IN BARANGAY MAYAG, MUNICIPALITY OF
SISON, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MAYAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School - The Toledo S.
Pantilo Memorial National High School-Mayag Annex in Barangay
Mayag, Municipality of Sison, Province of Surigao del Norte is hereby
converted to national high school to be known as Mayag National

High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Toledo S. Pantilo Memorial National High
School-Mayag Annex shall be transferred to and absorbed by the

Mayag National High School.


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

‘Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to camy out the

purpose of this Act.

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

after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill NoLO5O

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J, ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill implores the conversion of the Calumpang-Atipolo Barangay Roads into a
national road, all within the territorial jurisdiction of the Local Municipal Government of
Naval, in the province of Biliran.

These roads with 4.0 meters width were constructed in line with the goal of the
Local Government of the Municipality of Naval, Province of Biliran to ensure delivery of
basic goods and services to the countryside, facilitate economic activity and growth
therein and to serve as an alternate route.

Considering the prevalence of calamities and natural phenomena in the country,
mostly destroying bridges, it is therefore imperative to convert Calumpang-Atipolo
Barangay Roads into a national road and to allocate sufficient funds pursuant thereof,

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

(OGELIQ/J./FSPINA
Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill NoLO5O

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT CONVERTING CALUMPANG-ATIPOLO BARANGAY ROADS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. The Calumpang-Atipolo Barangay Roads, all in the Municipality of
Naval, Province of Biliran are hereby converted and declared as
National Road.

Section 2. 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.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HousepiLNo. 1671

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the vital Junction (LIR) Mahayag ~ Danao Road into a
national road 4s a support infrastructure to a strategic tourism destination envisioned by
the Aquino administration.

‘The road leads to the historic town of Danao, Bohol where the multi-million pesos
eaming tourism destination ~ Extreme Adventure Tourism Danao (E.A.T.) Park ~ is
located.

The 15.0795-kilometer road is partly asphalted, concreted and well maintained
gravel soil stabbed artery. It is the shortest route to Danao for tourist and visitors coming
from Cebu, Dumaguete, Siquijor and Dipolog through the port of Tagbilaran and from
Manila through the Tagbilaran Airport. Thus, it is a major artery to Danao whose E.A.T.
Danao Park eamed for the 4 class town about P32 million in 2010

‘The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) and the
provincial government of Bohol jointly funded the improvement of Junction (LIR)
Mahayag ~ Danao Road in order to qualify it for conversion into a national road under
the AUSAID’s provincial maintenance facility

‘The adventure park will soon put up a 1.5 kilometer zipline, reportedly the longest
in Asia, to be funded by the LGU and the Priority Development Assistance Fund of the

author.

Approval of this bill is earnestly urged by the House of Representatives.

STOTLE C. AUMENTADO
2™ District, Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HouseBLNO. 1671

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JUNCTION (LIR) MAHAYAG - DANAO ROAD INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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

‘Section 1. The Junction (LIR) Mahayag — Danao Road is hereby converted into a
national road

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

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

APPROVED.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1614

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4987 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways under Committee
Report No. 1877, dated March 30, 2009. It was approved on 2™ reading on
May 6, 2009 and 3° reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted to the
Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert the Indahag to Mapawa, Cugman road in
Cagayan de Oro City to a national road.

The road is presently in poor condition and in need of immediate repair
and rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its
maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to use other sources.

The Indahag to Mapawa, Cugman of Cagayan de Oro, with its
improvements, easier access to both points would be ensured and the
potentials for commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road it would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested ~

RUFUS B. RODR/GUEZ

a
wens coeds EZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No__ 1614

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE INDAHAG TO MAPAWA, CUGMAN ROAD IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Indahag to Mapawa, Cugman Road in Cagayan de Oro
City 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 provision of this Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation

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

RECE,

JUL 2013
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS —_
First Regular Session

7 House Bil No,__ 1821.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to change the name of the Municipality of Remedios
Trinidad Romualdez (RTR) in the province of Agusan del Norte to
Municipality of Apolonio D. Curato.

‘This measure is being proposed in recognition of the contributions to
the growth and development of the Province of Agusan by the late Governor
Apolonio D. Curato.

He was the first elected Governor of the province and served as such
from 1923 -1931. After serving as Governor, he was elected as the first
Assemblyman of the Lone District of Agusan and later elected senior delegate
to the 1935 Constitutional Convention. He was appointed as Director of the
Bureau of Non-Christian tribes of Mindanao and Sulu by then President
Manuel L. Quezon. Again, he served as Governor of Agusan from 1946-1947
when he was appointed by Manuel Roxas. During this period he started to
rebuild the province which was ravaged by World War Il.

‘The manner by which we honor our countrymen reflects our sense of
patriotism as we try to inculcate the qualities of our heroes and leaders on
the youth. Naming one of the municipalities of the Province of Agusan in
honor of Governor Apolonio D, Curato will serve as a lasting reminder of the
selfless love and service he tendered not only to the province but to the
country as well.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

wali Ba


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1821

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF REMEDIOS T.
ROMUALDEZ (RTR) IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE TO
MUNICIPALITY OF APOLONIO D. CURATO, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 236.

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

SECTION 1. The name of the Municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR)
in the Province of Agusan del Norte is hereby changed to Municipality of
Apolonio D, Curato, amending for the purpose Section 1 of Batas Pambansa
Big. 236,

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 23 WUL 2013

)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION i)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo. 1634
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 3173 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the 15" Congress where it was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways. It was subsequently
approved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the Senate where
it was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert the Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road
(BCIR) - Agusan - Balubal ~Sayre Highway in Cagayan de Oro City from a city
road to a national road

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City funds are not adequate for its maintenance and/or upgrading.
Hence, the need to tap other sources. With its improvement, easier access to
both points would be ensured and the potentials for commercial and industrial
development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

RUF! }. ROI \UEZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION );

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No._1631

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JCT. BUKIDNON CAGAYAN DE ORO ILIGAN ROAD
(BCIR)-AGUSAN-BALUBAL-SAYRE HIGHWAY IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

Section 1, The Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) —
Agusan — Balubal Sayre Highway is hereby converted into a national road

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

Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
09

Republic of the Philippines oe a

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES q >0. hey
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 1229

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare September 29 of every year as a special nonworking holiday for
the City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.

Last September 1, 2009, by virtue of Proclamation No. 1870, September 29, 2009 was
declared a Special Nonworking Holiday to mark the celebration of the “Araw ng Bacoor” of the
City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.

By declaring September 29 of every year as a special nonworking holiday, the people of
Bacoor will have more opportunity to participate in the annual celebration of the “Araw ng
Bacoor” so they will have a deeper public awareness and appreciation of the accomplishments of
the City and its people.

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

REP. MERCADO -REVILLA

2™ District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

st Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1229

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 29 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE

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

SECTION 1. September 29 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) | 29 JUL 2013
FIRST REGULAR SESSION ) \

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES XG appt

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

House Bill No. 1980
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 3728 by the undersigned
Rufus B. Rodriguez during the 15" Congress where it was approved by the Committee
on Justice. It was subsequently approved on 2™ reading, approved on 3” reading and
was transmitted to the Senate where it was not acted upon.

In view of the increasing numbers of cases filed in the courts of the western part
of Misamis Oriental, there is a need to create two additional branches of the Regional
Trial Court in the Province of Misamis Oriental at Initao. This would de-clogged the
dockets of the existing courts and would improve the justice system in the province.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

RUFWS‘B. RODRIGUEZ
U

Y).

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No__1980

AN ACT
CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT INITAO, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS ORIENTAL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS
PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for the Province of
Misamis Oriental, with seats at Initao, are hereby created in the Tenth Judicial Region.

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

SEC. 3. Accordingly, Section 14(k) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known
as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended

SEC.4, The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include, as may be determined on a
priority basis, in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The funding
therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. B. No. 1661

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for a conversion of JUNCTION MORNING, CATAINGAN — PIO V.
CORPUS ~ ESPERANZA provincial road into a national road.

The aforementioned forty (40)-kilometer provincial road is connecting three (3)
localities: the municipalities of Cataingan, Pio V. Corpus and Esperanza. Besides, this is the
only road used by the people of the said agricultural and marine abundant areas in
transporting their products to the commercial centers in the Province of Masbate.

I believe that it is imperative to conver: the said road into a national road knowing the
fact that the Province of Masbate is entangled from the quagmire of economic difficulties.
Placing this provincial road under the ambit of the national government jurisdiction certainly
will succor the provincial government to pursue other public services by using its limited
source of fund.

It should also be noted that the Masbate Province, aside form being tagged as one of
the poores: among the depressed provinces in the country, is a regular recipient of typhoons
that cause large scale of infrastructure destruction, affecting mostly the road networks.

Evidently, 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.

Hence, approval on this bill is urgently sought.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. B. No. 1661

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

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE JUNCTION MORNING,
CATAINGAN — PIO V. CORPUS — ESPERANZA 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 Junction Moming, Cataingan - Pio V. Corpus — Esperanza
Provincial Road, Province of Masbate is hereby converted into a
national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the maintenance, improvement and repair of
said road shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
08 JUL 2013

Republic of the Philippines U>* PA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila \

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 1203

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Today's complex world is characterized by the increasingly rapid turnover
in the fields of science and technology. From warfare (intelligent missiles, robot-
driven vehicles) to economic production (assembly line, automation) to consumer
goods (portable music players and cellular phones), innovations undergo
obsolescence in an instant with the discovery or invention of new things that
improve on the characteristics of the predecessors.

Given this context, survival means being abreast with the demands of the
times as regards these developments. There is a pressing need for the State to
ensure that Filipinos can hone their skills and know how in the aforementioned
fields not only for their global competency, but for the benefit of the country as
well.

This bill seeks the establishment of a science and technology training
center for the benefit of Marikina residents. As Boris Eichenbaum said that
“science lives not by settling on truth but by overcoming error,” knowledge and
skills need to be dynamic and updated as frequently as possible. The planned
center would provide an environment conducive for the aforementioned.
Moreover, the establishment of said center and the programs to be implemented
aim to give people increased employability in highly specialized fields that need
scientific competencies, both here and abroad

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

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MARCELINO R. TEODORO
Representative, 1* District

City of Marikina


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1203

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER IN
MARIKINA CITY 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, under the supervision of the
Commission on Information and Communications Technology, a science and
technology training center in Marikina City to be known as the Marikina City
Science and Technology Training Center.

SEC. 2. The Commission on Information and Communications
Technology shall issue the necessary rules and regulations as may be necessary
to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Science and
Technology under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the
Marikina City Science and Technology Training Center shall be included in
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,