bettergovph/raw-philippine-data huggingface dataset:
be
approved
in
substitution
of
House
Bill Nos.
3200 ·and
3787, with
Representatives
Sigfrido R. Tinga, Teddy A. Casillo, Hennilando
1. Mandanas
'and Paolo Everardo S.Javier as authors thereof.
RMILANDO
I. MANDANAS
Chairman
Committee onWays and Means
The HONORABLE
SPEAKER
House of Representatives
Quezon City




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The holding
of operas, concerts, dramas,
recitals, painting
and
art exhibitions,
flower
shows,
musical
programs,
literary
and oratorical
presentations,
[except]
INCLUDING
pop,
rock,
or similar
concerts
AS
LONG
AS
THEY
FEATURE
MAINLY
FIUPINO
ARTISIS
AND
FILIPINO COMPOSmONS
shall be exempt from the payment
of the tax
herein imposed.
"(e)
THE
PROCEEDS
FROM
THE
AMUSEMENT
TAX FROM
CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSIC RELATED PRESENTATION
MAY BE
EARMARKED
FOR SUBSIDIZING WORKSHOPS
OF LOCAL THEATER
MUSICALS
AND/OR
TRAINING
AND
WORKSHOPS
FOR
LOCAL
ARTISTS AND
COMPOSERS.
The
REMAINING
proceeds
[from
the
amusement
tax]
shall
be
shared
equally
by
the
province
and
the
municipality
where such amusement
places are located."
SEe.
4. The
Department
of Interior
and
Local Government,
National
Commission
for Culture
and
the Arts,
different
music
industry
guilds
and
organizations,
as well as producers
and other stakeholders
shall, within
sixty (60)
days
from
the
effectivity
of this
Act,
promulgate
the
necessary
rules
and
regulations
for the effective implementation
of this Act.
SEe. 5. All laws, decrees, executive
orders, rules and regulations
or parts
thereof
which
are contrary
to or inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended
or otherwise
modified
accordingly.
SEe. 6. 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.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPR!
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

Introduced by: Representatives V. Dennis M. Socrates, Antonio C, Alvai
Ponciano D. Payuyo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks (o rename the Palawan Police Provincial O
Camp Higinio Acosta Mendoza Sr.

e (Palawan PPO) to

Dr. Higinio Acosta Mendoza Sr. a former Military Medical Officer, is the
Provincial Hero of Palawan, He carned this distinction for organizing and leading the
guerilla force in the province which inflicted extensive damage to the r
Palawan during World War I.

In recogni
the people of Palawan, the
Higinio Acosta Mendoza. Sr.

V. DENNIS M. SOCRA’ ANCONHO C. ALVAREZ,
Repre i Representative
2™ District, Palawan 1 District, Palawan

(We

PAYUYO



FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

( Regular Se:

HOUSE BILLNo: 4253

Introduced by: Repres

AN ACT.
IE PALAWAN POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE (PALAWAN
ASR.

RENAMIN
PPO) TO CAMP HIGINIO ACOSTA MENDOZ

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

SECTION 1. The Palawan Police Provincial Office (Palawan PPO) in the City of Puerto

io Acosta Mendoza Sr.

Princesa, Province of Palawan shall be renamed as Camp 1

SEC. 2. ‘Ihe Philippine National Police shall issue the necessary rul orders and

circulars (o implement the provision of this Act.

ts publication in at leas

SE two (2)

3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTAIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress

4833

HOUSE BILL No.

REPRESENTATIVE NEIL BENEDICT MONTEJO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The accessibility of quality education to all Citizens is
the main concern of this Bill which seeks to require all
colleges and universities to provide Scholarship grants to poor
but deserving students.

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Constitution 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 achieve the
clear mandate of the Constitution, all colleges and universities
are exhorted to give their full support in the implementation of
an effective scholarship program geared towards the upliftment
of the lot of the poor.

This Bill aims to liberate the poor Filipino Students from
the bondage of poverty by allowing them To pursve their studies
and finish a college course To fully equip them with the
necessary means to attain Progress. Quality education is the
best bridge from Poverty to economic security and lasting peace.

Hence, the approval of this Bill is earnestly recommended.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTAIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress

HOUSE BILL No.

4833

REPRESENTATIVE NEIL BENEDICT MONTEJO

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT
OF THEIR STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING
STUDENTS.

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

SECTION 1. Title of this Act.- This law shall be
Known as the Scholarship Program Act. for Poor but
Deserving students.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.- The State shall
Give priority to education, protect and promote the
Right of all citizens to quality education at all
Levels and shail take appropriate steps to make such
Education accessible to all. Toward this end, there
Shall be provided scholarship grants to poor but
Deserving Filipino students

SEC, 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants.-
Scholarship grants are hereby granted in the form of
Free tuition fee only to at least five percent (5%) of
The student population of all colleges and universities
Who are poor but deserving Filipino students.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education, culture and


Sports shall issue the necessary rules and regulations
For the speedy and effective implementation of this
Scholarship program.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its

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

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4433,

Imroduced by HONORABLE ANGELO B. PALMONES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Marriages ofien are invalidated because one of the contracting parties is already
married unknown {o the other party This results in mental and emotional anguish of the
deceived party and the trauma may actually affect him or her for the rest of his/her life.
This often happens especially if one of the contracting parties is not from the place where
the marriage is officiated and is not well known in the area. To avoid this situation it is
necessary to require that both parties intending to contract marriage show as an additional
Fequirement for marriage, a “certificate of no-marriage” ftom the civil registrar of the
Tespective place of residence of contracting parties

To safeguard the innocent parties, this Act needs to be enacted soonest

ANGELO B, PALMONES
Represeftative, AGHAM Party (ist


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILI.No. 4433

Introduced by HONORABLE ANGELO B, PALMONES,

AN ACT
‘TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE AS AN
ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITE FOR CONTRACTING OF
MARRIAGE AMENDING BOTH THE FA Y CODE AND THE
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be tt enacted by the Sette and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
int Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1 - Article 53 of the Family Code of the Philippines (EO No. 209) of 1987 as
amended is hereby further amended to read as follows:

sotemmized u

Acl S3 No unarriage shia!
seed with,

all these requisites

Css
(Divan,
(NNN and

(i) A marriage beens, AND CE

TIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE, excep:
of eNceptional ta THE CERTIFICATE OF NO
SUALL BE ISSUED BY FE CIVEL REGISTRAR OF LHE
RESPECTIVE MUMCIPALITY WHERE HE PARTY IS A RESIDENT

SECTION 2 - Article 3 of the Civil Code of the Philippines is hereby amended to read as.
follows.

“Art. 3. The formal requisites of marriage are:


()xxx;

(2) A valid marriage license except in the cases provided for in Chapter
2 of this Title AND A CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE WHICH SHALL
BE ISSUED BY THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF THE RESPECTIVE
MUNICIPALITY WHERE THE PARTY IS 4 RESIDENT; and

SECTION 3 - }f any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the
provisions hereof which are not aflected shall continue to have force and effect.

ION 4— All laws, decrees, orders, rules or regulations thereof, inconsistent with
Act are hereby modified or repealed accordingly

thi

SECTION 5 - This Act shall take effect on the day following its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiiNno. 4084

Introduced by Hon. ANGELO B. PALMONES

AN ACT

REIMPOSING THE DEATH PENA! Y FOR HEINOUS CRIMES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Very recently there has been a spate of crimes committed against properties
accompanied by murder of victims under circumstances that are revolting and repugnant
against the standards of human decency such as beheading and buming the victims, These are
exemplified by the Lozano and Evangelista cases. It appears that criminals have been
emboldened by the repeal of the death penalty law:

To bring order and respect for the law this Act seeks to re-impose death penalty for
heinous crimes.

ANGELO B. PALMONES
Representafive, AGHAM Party List


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit wo, LOS\L

Introduced by Hon. ANGELO B, PALMONES

AN ACT
REIMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY FOR HEINOUS CRIMES

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to ensure that peace and order
are maintained, the dignity of every human person is respected, and that life, property and
liberty of every individual are fully protected, and the laws of the land are abided with in
order for every citizen to enjoy the blessings of a just and humane society.

Section 2. Re-imposition of the death penalty ~The death penalty for various heinous crimes
are hereby re-imposed through the activation of Republic Act 7659. Republic Act 9346
prohibiting the imposition of the death penalty is hereby repealed.

Section 3. Death by lethal injection — The imposed penalty of death shall be carried out
through lethal injection. Republic Act 8177 is thus hereby revived.

Section 4. Implementing Rules. — The Secretary of Justice shall, within thirty (30) days from
the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the rules to implement its provisions.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees and issuances, executive
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever
comes earlier. Publication shall not be later than ten (10) days after the approval thereof.

Approved
(2.4) SEPARATE FILE FOR THEIR MEDICAL OR HEALTH CERTIFICATES.
"
"IT SHALL
BE UNLAWFUL
FOR ANY EMPLOYER
TO MAKE
ANYREPORT
OR RECORD,
PURSUANT
TO THE
PROVISIONS
OF THIS ACT,
KNOWING
SUCH REPORT OR RECORD TO BE FALSE."
SEC.
9. ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNITS.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNITS
(LGU'S)
SHALL
FACILITATE
ACCESS
OF KASAMBAHAYS
TO ALL EXISTING
PROGRAMS
AND
SERVICES.
THE LGU'S,
THROUGH
THEIR
LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLANS,
SHALL
PRIORITIZE
CONCERNS
REGARDING
KASAMBAHAYS
AND
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT
PLANS AND PROGRAMS
IN SUPPORT OF THIS LAW."
SEC.
10. ARAW NG
MGA
KASAMBAHAYS
- THE
DATE
UPON WHICH THE
PRESIDENT
SHALL
APPROVE
THIS
BATAS KASAMBAHAY
SHALL BE DESIGNATED
AS THE "ARAW
NG MGA KASAMBAHAY".
SEC.
11.
Implementing
Rules
and Regulations.
- The
Department
of Interior
and
Local
Government and the Department of Labor and Employment,
in collaboration
with other government
agencies
charged
with
the
implementation
of the
provisions of this Act shall, within
a period
of
NINETY (90)
DAYS from
the date
of
its
effectivity,
promulgate
the
necessary
Implementing
Rules and Regulations.
SEC.
12. Repealing
Clause - All laws, decrees,
presidential
issuances, executive
orders, rules and
regulations
or
parts
thereof
not
consistent
with
the provisions
of this Act are hereby amended,
repealed
or modified accordingly.
SEC. 13. Separability
Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act, or the application thereof to any
person
or circumstance
be
held
unconstitutional
or be declared invalid, the
remainder of this Act
shall not be affected thereby.
SEC.
14.
Effectivity
Clause
- This
Act
shall
take
effect fifteen
(15)
days following
the
completion
of
its
publication
in
the Official
Gazette
or
in
two
(2) newspapers
of
general
circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
City

Guezo
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Hédse Bilt oF 4

introduced by Representative Carlo V. Lopez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 15, Article I of the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State shall
protect and promote the right of health of the people and instill health consciousness
among them”.

The Constitution mandates the State to adopt an integrated and comerchensive
approach to health development which endeavor to make essential goods, health and other
social services availabie to all the people at affordable cost, giving priority for the needs of
the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. (Art. 8, Sec. I).

This means that Congress has to enact a law to implement this mancute of the
Constitution.

Many of the diseases that we contract in life could have been avidec: if we are
adequately educated on how to prevent them and protect ourselves from the causes of the
diseases. Prevention is much more economical. if we get sick, it will be very costyy from the
moment of doctor consultations, laboratory examinations and dispensation of: medicines
which are very expensive today, not to mention the fact that if we are hospitalized, it will be
tragic in terms of loss of time and money.

Getting sick, specially if it is serious, is physically and emotionally debilitating. It is
also depressing and affects the outlook of the person.


The best way to prevent being sick is for us to be educated on how to avoid them.

The Department of Education in coordination with the Department of Health are in
the best position to implement the aforestated Constitutional provisions.

Hence, | appeal to my colleagues to support this bill

A
PEZ
rict,\Manila

April 5, 2011


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Houfe Bill No. 45.44

Introduced by Representative Carlo V. Lopez

AN ACT

INTEGRATING AS A SUBJECT DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE INTERMEDIATE
AND SECONDARY CURRICULA AS WELL AS IN THE NONFORMAL, INFORMAL AND
INDIGENOUS LEARNING SYSTEMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assem/led:

SECTION 1. There shall be integrated in the intermediate and secondary curvicula
whether in public or private schools as well as in the nonformal, informal and indigenous
learning programs a subject on disease prevention and control.

SECTION 2. The Department of Education in coordination with the Department of
Health shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for effective
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Department of Education may enlist the assistance of any
government agency or instrumentality, the media as well as non-government organizations
to carry out the objectives of this Act.

SECTION 4. All instructional materials needed by the public schools to teach the
subject matter as provided under this Act shall be supplied by the Department of Education.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 4285

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There are currently unclaimed lotto prizes amounting to P605 million pesos in
the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). According to the PCSO, these
unclaimed amounts are now considered forfeited because they remain unclaimed for
more than one year.

As such, the PCSO, as mandated by their charter has decided to donate

these funds to charity. However, it would be of better use if these unclaimed prizes

revert to the National Treasury to be used to fund government projects or pay-off
part of the national debt

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

RUFUS B. ROPRIGUEZ

weno Lee JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO, 1169, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES, HORSE RACES, AND LOTTERIES,
AS AMENDED BY BP Big. 42 and PD No. 1157

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

SECTION 1. Sec. 6, paragraph A. of RA 1169 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 6. Allocation of Net Receipts. - From the gross receipts
from the sale of sweepstakes tickets, whether for sweepstakes
races, lotteries, or similar activities, shall be deducted the printing
cost of such tickets, which in no case shall exceed two percent of
such gross receipts to arrive at the net receipts. The net receipts
shall be allocated as follows:

A. Fifty-five percent (55%) shall be set aside as a prize fund for the
payment of prizes, including those for the owners, jockeys of
running horses, and sellers of winning tickets.

Prizes not claimed by the public within one year from date of
draw shall be considered forfeited, and shall [form part of the
charity fund for disposition as stated below.) BE REMITTED TO
THE NATIONAL TREASURY TO BE USED TO FUND

GOVERNMENT PROJECTS OR PAYMENT OF THE NATIONAL
DEBT.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, orders, instructions, proclamations,
ules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are
hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly

SEC. 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
Publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 493.2

introduced by Kabataan Party-List Representative Raymond V. Palatino

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 15 of Article XIV (Educarion, Science and Technology, Aris and Culnre, and
Sports) of the 1987 Constitution states that:

SEC 15, x00e The State shall conserve, promote, and popularize the nation's historical and
cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations.

This bill seeks to require all museums and historical shrines, which charge visitor entrance
fees, to give free admission for at least two regular days every month.

‘Museums and historical shrines are institutions and tandmarks where a collection of Filipino
artifacts, memorable events and other objects of artistic or historical importance may be found.
They highlight the country’s historic legacies through exposition of amworks, relics and
memorabilia of heroes and other illustrious Filipinos that instill pride among the Filipinos,
Likewise, museums reinvigorate the youth's passion to appreciate our pation’s distinct culmral
heritage.

The proposed bill aims w encourage and stimulate the Filipinos to appreciate the
significance of museums and historical shrines which represent their identity and cufmural heritage.
‘Considering the high cost of living, most Filipinos ignore the opportunity to tour and explore these
museums and shrines because entrance fees would mean additional expense on their part.

In viewgof the foregoing, passage of this bill is eamesily sought.

HON. RAYMOND V. PALATINO
Representative, Kabataan Party-list


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4932

House Bill No.

Introduced by Kabataan Party-List Representative Raymond V. Palatino

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR FREE VISITOR ADMISSION DAYS EVERY MONTH FOR,
ALL MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL SHRINES WHICH CHARGE VISITOR
ENTRANCE FEES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. ~ This Act shall be known as the “Free Access to Museums Act”

SECTION 2, All public and private museums and historical shrines which charge visitor entrance
fees shall render free visitor admission to the public for at least 1wo regular days every month.

SECTION 3. The National Commission for Culoure and the Arts shall, within sixty (60) days after
the effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation
of this Act

SECTION 4. All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, issuances and rules and regulations, or parts.
thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SECTION §. This Act shall take effect fiftzen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazene
or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 4367

Introduced by Honorable Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure aims to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. Dennis Hogan, a
58-year-old retired Singaporean navy officer.

Ever since his first visit to the Philippines with his wife in 2008, Mr. Hogan
wanted to settle down in the Philippines. He has since been enamored with the
country and its people and has decided that the Philippines would be the best place
for him and his family.

In 2010, Mr. Hogan came back to live in the Philippines with his wife and
nine-year-old daughter Abigail Ann, who now studies at the Saint Louis School in
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. Having assimilated Filipino values and way of life, Mr.
Hogan helps in the schooling of his wife’s siblings and relatives, provides
livelihood assistance to their parents and also extends educational assistance to
others in their community,

He and his wife plan to expand their socio-civic activities in the community
and has acquired properties in Lamut, Ifugao and Solano, Nueva Vizcaya where
they intend to help in the education of Filipinos and continue their community
service.

Mr. Hogan has indicated his true and sincere intention to stay for good in the
Philippines and accomplish the dream he shares with his wife, which is to serve the
country he had learned to love, With his distinguished services, Mr. Hogan has
proven his sincere desire to be one of us. Granting him citizenship will only serve
to benefit our country.

‘Therefore, the approval of this bill is earnestly enjoine;



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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__ 4367

Introduced by Honorable Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr.

AN ACT
GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO DENNIS HOGAN

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

SECTION 1. Dennis Hogan is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all
the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Afier the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of
the Philippines, Dennis Hogan shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine
citizenship.

SEC. 2. This Act shalt take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4939

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Eighty five million Filipinos are mobile phone subscribers.

Three or even less than this number of telecommunication companies lord it over
the interconnecting universe in a constant flow of voice calls and text messages.

Profits in the billions of pesos fully reward telecommunication companies to the
brim in a business environment alien to any form of governmental interference.

Major players in the thriving telecommunications industry have truly enjoyed their
‘holidays’, as if it were that the door to new emerging or even minor players is just open
ajar.

NTC, supposed to flex regulatory muscle perhaps realized only fate in the day
that such interconnection charges that 85 million subscribers pay for are in fact, one of
the highest in the Asia Pacific Region.

‘Two issues come into play for any plan to reduce interconnection charges,
namely, issue of benefits on the part of the consumers and issue of costs on the part of
the producers or service providers, call it that.

NTC can strike a balance on apparently

This bill seeks to find that balance, hence

Approval of this humble measure is most urgently sought.

PAZ

= TANINSTON “WINNIE” CASTELO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._4939

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING REDUCED RATES OF INTERCONNECTION CHARGES FOR
VOICE CALLS AND FOR TEXT MESSAGES AMONG TELECOMMUNICATION
OPERATORS/NETWORKSI/CARRIERS WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS IN
ORDER TO BENEFIT OVER EIGHTY FIVE (85) MILLION MOBILE PHONE
‘SUBSCRIBERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known. as the Fair Interconnection
Charges Act of 2011.

SEC. 2. It is hereby prescribed that the interconnection charges for
Voice calls be lowered to P1 per minute from P4 within the next three (3) years
while that of text messages to P0.15 from the current P0.35 per text following
however the three-year glide path scheme beginning January 31, 2012 to give
mobile operators time to restructure business plans and models as well as
help cushion revenue losses.

The resulting reduction rates prescribe P2.50 interconnection charges
for voice calls on the first year, P2.00 on the second year, and P1.50 on the
third year while for SMS, charging is P0.25 on the first year, P0.20 on the
second year and P0.15 on the third year.

For landline, charging is P2.00 on the first year, P1.50 on the second
year and P1,00 on the third year.

SEC. 3. The Commissioner of the National Telecommunications
Commission shall issue appropriate rules and regulations as may be
necessary to properly carry out the purpose of this Act.

. SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect in the year 2012 after its publication in
the Official Gazette and three newspapers of general circulation.

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

15% Congress
1+ Regular Session

House Bill No, 4795

Introduced by HON. TOMAS R. OSMERA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill veeks to clearly define and expand the power of local government units
insofar as the imposition of business taxes on all individuals and entities condu
business activities within their territorial jurisdictions, for as long as such activities
are conducted for a consideration, whether for profit or not.

Currently, Sections 143 and 151, in relation to Section 131(d) of Republic Act
No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, allow
cities and municipalities to impose business taxes but only on those individuals and
entities that are engaged in trade or commercial activity “for a profit”. However, other
business activities and transactions that may or may not be conducted “for profit”
avail of the basic services within the local government unit without sharing the burden
of other taxpayers who pay business taxes to keep such basic services running.

It ia the aim of this bill to assist local government units in creating and
protecting their sources of revenue, by clearly delineating the basis for the imposition
of business taxes for business activities and transactions conducted within their
territorial jurisdictions. By virtue of this bill, all individuals and entities that conduct
business activity “for a consideration”, regardless of whether such activity is for profit
or not, may be subject to business taxes at the option of the local government unit
concerned, bearing in mind that such individuals and entities that do not do business
for a profit avail of other tax exemptions and incentives under the National Internal

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

15% Congress
1+ Regular Sesion

House Bitt No, 4795

Introduced by HON. TOMAS R. OSMERA

AN ACT REDEFINING “BUSINESS” FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TAX PURPOSES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 131(D) OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE

LOCAL GOVERNMEAT CODE OF 1991

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

Section 1. The definition of “Business” in Sec. 131 (d) of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby amended to read
as follows:

(4) “Business” means any activity or transaction that is carried on for a
consideration, whether or not it is conducted for profit.

Section 2, Local business tax exemptions or incentives granted to, or presently
enjoyed by all persons, whether natural or juridical, including government-owned or
controlled corporations, are hereby withdrawn.

Section 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, letters of
implementations, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in
at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
4968

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Linabelte Ruth R. Villarica
4" District, Bulacan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Regional Trial Courts in Bulacan with seats in the City of Malolos have 12,330
Pending cases as of December 2009. Most the branches have a case load of over 200
cases. This number does not account for the new cases that may be filed and/or raffled

to each branch.

This bill seeks to create an additional Regional Trial Court to address the issue of case
congestion in the province and to ensure the speedy disposition of cases. The seat of
this additional regional trial court shall be in Meycauayan City in order to widen the

latitude of access to justice by the poor.

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

Serer

REP, LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

City
FIFTEEN CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 4968

Introduced by Representative Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
4" District, Bulacan

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN
THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE STATIONED IN THE CITY OF
MEYCAUAYAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14,
PARAGRAPH (C) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,

AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

Section 1. Section 14, Paragraph (g) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129 otherwise known as
the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as amended, is hereby further amended to
read as follows:
“Sec. 14, Regional Trial Courts.
XXX

(© [Ninety six} NINETY SEVEN Regional Trial Judges shall be
commissioned for the Third Judicial Region. There shall be:

XXX

{Twenty seven] TWENTY EIGHT branches for the province of
Bulacan with seats at Malolos AND MEYCAUAYAN;

XXX"


Section 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the additional Regional Trial Court branch in
the City of Meycauayan.

Section 3. The Supreme Court shall cause the construction of the office of the additional

Regional Trial Court branch Meycauayan City and the assignment of the presiding Judge
thereat.

Section 4. 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 the additional Regional Trial Court branch in the Province of
Bulacan with seat at the City of Meycauayan, the funding for which shall be included in
the General Appropriations Act.

Section 5. All laws, rules and regulations, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act,
are hereby repeaied or amended accordingly.

Section 6. This Act shait take effect fifteen (15) days following the 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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BiliNo.__ 8° 04

Introduced by HON. ERICO B. AUMENTADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the
Seventh Judicial Region to be stationed in Talibon, Bohol.

Section 16, Article 111 of the Constitution provides that: “Ail persons shall have the
tight to a speedy disposition of cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative
bodies.”

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

Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of Batas Pambansa Big. 129.

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

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

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

=P. ERICO
2" District, Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

i

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ERICO B. AUMENTADO

AN ACT

CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF TALIBON,
PROVINCE OF BOHOL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Section 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Talibon, Boho! with seat
thereat, is hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region.

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

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

Section 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as the
“Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that maybe
inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended.

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

APPROVED.
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AN ACT CREATING LURER (3) ADDELIONAL BRANCHES OF THE
METROPOLITAN TRIAL COCRT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
REGION (0 BE STATIONED AT TAGU(G CITY, METRO MANILA,
AMENDING FOR TIE PURPOSE SECTION 27 OF BATAS PAMBANSA
BLG. ANOWN AS SPHIE JUDICIARY
AS AMENDED, AND

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Republic of the Phitippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Reguiar Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5731

Introduced by Representativ

AN ACT

CREATING = THRE! (3) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE
METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
REGION TO BE STATIONED AS TAGUIG CITY, METRO MANILA.
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 27 OF BATAS PAMBANSA
BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN = AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS (IIEREFOR

enacted by the Senate ard House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congres
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SECTION 1. Three (3) additional branches of the Metropolitan T:

the National Capital Region are hereby cseaied with seats at Taguig City, Metro

The Supreme Cowt shal assign the branch number of the newly-created
branches of the Metropolitan Trial Courts of the National Capital Region.

2. The Chief Justice of

Supreme Court, in coordination with the

of the Department of Justice. shall immediately inelude in the Cous’s

program the operationalization of three (3) additional branches of the Metropolitan

: Courts of the National Capital Region. to be stationed at the Taguig City, Metre

Yhich shall be inefuded in the Annual General Appropriatl

2 Bilung 129, otherwise knowe as “The

2s amended, and ail other .aws, rules and


reguiations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or

modified accordingly.

SLC. 4, This Act shall tke effect fificen (15) days after its complete

2 Official Gazette or in twe (2) newspapers of general circulation.
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session )

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay, as the basic political unit, plays a significant role in
the country’s economic development and nation-building efforts. With
the enactment of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, the country’s 41,882 barangays began to
assume even greater responsibilities with corresponding powers vested in
them in line with the intent of local autonomy.

In recent years, the barangay serves as the closest organized local
unit for the people. They are in the first line of access in terms of
delivering basic services. In the Local Government Code of 1991, the role
of barangay officials is aptly recognized as they play the day-to-day
operations of governance. They are active in providing round-the-clock
security, threshing out the differences amongst neighbors in the
Katarungang Pambarangay enforcement of basic laws and policies on
safety and disaster and other concerns, among others.

This legislation augments the meager compensation and benefits
enjoyed by the barangay officials by making them part and covered by
the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). It is a token merit for
the untold sacrifices and dedications of the thousand of barangay
officials.

Early cognizant of this policy measure is earnestly recommended.

MA. THERESA BONOAN-DAVID

4th District, City of Manila



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

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 5906

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

AN ACT INCLUDING BARANGAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE
COVERAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE
SYSTEM (GSIS)

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

SECTION 1, The coverage of the Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS) is hereby expanded by including barangay officials as members of
the System.

The GSIS in consultation and coordination with the Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the league representing
barangay captains and officials, shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. The rules and
regulations shall cover the rate of premiums which may be taken out
from the monthly honoraria of the barangay officials and the manner of
its payment, the extent of insurance coverage, the contributions to be
collected from barangay officials concerned and the possible
contributions of provinces, cities and municipalities, possible fund that
may be sourced from the General Appropriations Act, and other issues of
significance.

SECTION 2. Any other provision of law, decree, order or rules and
regulations inconsistent with the, provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15% Congress
Second Regular Session

5534
nouse Bi.no.__ 9094

Introduced by: Rep. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

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

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

From the effectivity of BP 129 twenty seven years ago, this representation now believes it proper and
necessary for an increase of the number of courts servicing our judicial region. The increase in our population
and the adjacent increase in the volume of cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has
resulted in the delay in the resolution of cases.

In order to improve case disposition and the administration of justice, ensuring the right to speedy
trial, the number of courts must now be increased.

For this reason, the adoption of this measure is most sought for.

“HON. MA. Vi



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15t Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__553

Introduced by: Rep. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

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

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

Section 1. Three (3) additional regional Trial Court branches for Malolos City, Bulacan, with seats
thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region..

Sec.2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly created
branches.
Sec.3. ‘The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the

Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the
implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Sec.5. _Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in atleast two
(2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5042

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by HONORABLE JECI A. LAPUS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

resolution of cases.

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

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

a

il ‘A. LAPUS



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by HONORABLE JECI A. LAPUS

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE THIRD
JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF CAPAS, PROVINCE OF
TARLAC, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Capas, Tarlac, with
seat thereat, is hereby created in the Third Judicial Region.

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

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

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

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

Approved,