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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As people go about their daily lives, seldom do they stop to think about the person who 
collects garbage or the one who directs traffic on the streets. That is until the garbage piles up 
or the traffic grinds to a halt.  
Only then do we realize that those persons, however lowly, their work may be, regularly 
provide us with basic services which make our lives much easier. The garbage collectors, 
traffic enforcers, street sweepers and similar government employees who provide the citizenry 
with various kinds of services that make our lives a little less stressful and more enjoyable 
persevere in their work even under circumstances which put their health  and safety at risk. 
If only to show our gratitude to these selfless government employees, it is but just to 
compensate them for the dangers and risks their work exposes them to by providing them 
hazard pay. Hence, this bill.  
This bill seeks to provide hazard pay of Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per month 
to local government employees whose work entails risk or danger to their health and safety. 
These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardless of the status of their employment. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly encouraged. 
 RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
March 16, 2023
7:00 pm
7668


NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO GRANT HAZARD PAY OF TWO 
THOUSAND 
PESOS 
(Php2,000.00) 
PER 
MONTH 
TO 
LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT 
EMPLOYEES WHOSE WORK ENTAILS RISK OR DANGER  TO THEIR HEALTH AND 
SAFETY  
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. All local government units are hereby mandated to grant hazard pay amounting to 
Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per month to local government employees whose work 
entails risk or danger to their health and safety such as garbage collectors, traffic enforcers 
and street sweepers. These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardless of the status 
of their employment. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Interior and Local Government shall, within sixty (60) days after the 
effectivity of this Act, issue rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.  
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) 
national newspapers of general circulation.  
Approved, 
7668
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ _ 
Introduced by REP. REP. JUAN CARLOS "ARJO" C. ATAYDE 
AN ACT 
EXEMPTINGQUALIFIED INDIGENT FILIPINOS FROM PAYMENT OF 
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE 
Poverty has always been a barrier to opportunities in order to have a better life for 
many Filipinos. Over the years, legislators have worked together to give our 
underprivileged students the opportunity to finish their college education. Such 
enactments include the RA No. 10648 otherwise known as the lskolar ng Bayan Act of 
2014, RA No. 10687 otherwise known as the Unified Student Financial Assistance 
System for Tertiary Education (UN/FAST Law), and RA No. 10931 otherwise known as 
the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. 
With access to college education already in place, students who want to upgrade 
their standard of living envision themselves to become professionals. In fact, healthcare 
related courses such as nursing have been a popular choice among students because of 
the demand for nurses abroad with a highly competitive salary. Given that State support 
from the previously mentioned laws shall already cease upon graduation from college, 
there exists a gap between education and employment and that is the costly fees related 
to taking the professional examinations. 
Documentary requirements, travel expenses for processing and claiming such 
requirements, and the professional examination fees/charges are also out of pocket 
expenses of graduates looking to take their professional examination. To minimize the 
expenses of our underprivileged Filipinos, this measure seeks to exempt qualified 
indigent Filipino citizens from payment of professional examination fees. 
February 21, 2023
3:32 pm
7277




7277
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 7385

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN KEITH T. FLORES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Art. XII, Sec. 2 of the Constitution states that “All lands of the public domain, waters,
minerals, coal, petroleum, and other mineral oils, all forces of potential energy, fisheries,
forests or timber, wildlife, flora and fauna, another natural resource are owned by the State.

With the exception of agricultural lands, all other natural resources shall not be alienated.”

To overcome the presumption of State ownership, the positive action of the
government through the passage of the Commonwealth Act No. 141, otherwise known as
the “Public Land Act” enacted in 1936, with the purpose that the government from time to
time classify the lands of the public domain into Alienable or Disposable, Timber, and
Mineral lands, and may at any time and in a like manner transfer such lands from one class

to another, for the purposes of their administration and disposition.

This bill aims to reclassify a parcel of the public domain to alienable and disposable
land. By converting a portion of public lands, this will ensure proper management and proper
distribution for economic growth and most importantly, will secure titles and claims of the
beneficiaries.

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

JONAYA XH T. FLORES
Bukidnon


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No._7385

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN KEITH T. FLORES

AN ACT
RECLASSIFYING A PARCELS OF LAND OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN LOCATED
IN THE CITY OF MALAYBALAY, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, INTO
ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LANDS

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

SEC. 1. The parcel of lands of public domain located in the City of Malaybalay from
the different barangays are hereby reclassified into alienable and disposable lands.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall
issue the necessary implementing orders, rules, and regulations and circulars to implement
the provision of this Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Mabuhay-NGCP Road in the Lone District of the City
of General Santos into a national road.
With a total length of 3.700 kilometers, this road is an important bypass road
serving the rural Barangay of Conel by direct connection to the existing NLSA
Road all the way to Albert Morrow Boulevard.
This series of road connections ensures the efficient movement of people,
goods  and  services from  the  northwestern  portion  of the  City  of General
Santos to the ``bagsakan" areas at Barangay Dadiangas South.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE  BILL
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING MABUHAY-NGCP ROAD IN THE
LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 0F THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS
INTO A NATloNAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTloN  1.  Quezon  Avenue-Magsaysay Avenue  Road  in  the  City  of
General Santos is hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.             The  secretary  of the  Department  of  public  works  and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement
the provisions of this Act.
SEC.3.             This   Act   shall   take   effect  fifteen   (15)   days   after   its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Agriculture, forestry, and fishing 
(AFF) shared 8.9 percent of the total GDP in 2022, lower compared with the 9.6 percent 
share in the previous year.1 While the agricultural sector provides invaluable
contribution to the country's economy, the truth of the matter is that, "the average age 
of farmers in the Philippines is between 57 and 59 years old" and for various reasons, 
"many young Filipinos do not view a career in agriculture as profitable."2 This will
prove as a challenge in the near future, especially in places where agriculture is the main 
driver of the local economy, such as in the Province ofNueva Ecija, which is dubbed 
as the Rice Granary of the Philippines. 
In his State of the Nation Address last July 25, 2022, President Ferdinand R. 
Marcos, Jr. stressed that "one of the main drivers of our push for growth and employment 
will be in the agricultural sector."3 He further emphasized that, "The call of the times is
for the infusion of fresh and new blood in the agricultural sector" and that the Philippines 
needs "a new breed of farmers equipped with modem agricultural technology able to 
engage in sustained scientific farming that will not only increase farm yields, but also 
resilience in the face of climate change.''4 
For this reason, this bill seeks to establish the Young Farmers Challenge Program 
which shall support and enable young farmers to become valuable partners in food 
security, as well as the development and modernization of the agriculture sector in the 
Philippines. It also seeks to encourage the youth to pursue a career in agriculture or 
undertake activities relating to the same, to participate in formulating policies, and to 
assist in effective implementation of programs related to agriculture. Likewise, this aims 
1 https://psa.gov .ph/nationa I-accou nts/sector /Agriculture, %20Forestry%20and%20Fishing
2 N.a. "Producing Opportunity: USAID Upskills the Next Generation of Filipino Farmers". USA/0. 22 July 2022.
Web. Accessed on 10 March 2023. < https://www.usaid.gov/philippines/our-stories/jul-2022-producing­
opportunity-usaid-upskills-next-generation-filipino­
farmersfl:~:text=The%20average%20age%20of%20farmers,career%20in%20agriculture%20as%20profitable.> 
3 https ://www .officialgazette.gov. ph/2021/07 /26/ferdinand-r-marcos-jr-fi rst-state--of-th e -n ation-address-july-
25-2022/
4 Ibid. 
March 21, 2023
2:35 pm
7735




7735
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is the 
country's premier institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 
that is "principally mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions, 
earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena."1 The performance of
the mandate of PHIVOLCS is crucial in the country's survival, especially that the 
Philippines is situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire -which exposes it to several risks such 
as frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Likewise, the geographical location of 
the country and its physical environment also contribute to its high susceptibility to 
tsunamis.2 
Moreover, the threat of the "Big One" is a real and present danger to Filipinos, 
especially those situated near the West Valley Fault, which stretches the entirety of the 
National Capital Region and neighboring provinces. The expected earthquake of 
magnitude 7.5, will topple water, power, telephone cables, mobile phones, and collapse 
bridges, roads, and vital infrastructure. Secretary Renato Solidum of the DOST 
estimates that "12.7 percent of residential buildings will suffer heavy damage, 25.6 
percent partial damage. Public buildings will have 8-10 percent heavy damage and 20-
25 percent partial damage. In this scenario, high-rise buildings (10-30 stories) will have 
11 percent heavy damage and 27 percent partial damage, 30-60 stories will have 2 
percent heavy damage and 12 percent partial damage. Casualty rates for the 11 million 
population are estimated at 33,500 dead and 113,000 injured."3 
Therefore, there is an urgent necessity to fund the modernization program of the 
PHIVOLCS in order to optimize its capabilities to properly carry out its mandate and to 
further prepare the country for the predicted catastrophe. This modernization will 
reinforce the agency's existing infrastructures and systems in order to preserve the lives 
and properties of the people. 
1 https://www.un-spider.org/ phi lippin e-i nstitute-volcanology-an d-seismology-ph iv oles 
2 https://www. adrc. asi a/ nation information. php ?NationCode=608&Lang=en
3 Ongpin, Isabel. "The Big One". The Manila Times. 17 February 2023. Web. Accessed on 10 March 2023.
<https://www. ma nil ati mes. n et/2023/02/17 /opinion/col umns/the -big-one/1879041> 
March 21, 2023
2:35 pm
7739




7739
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.___ 
Introduced by HON. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 17 Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that  “The State shall give priority 
to education, foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total 
human liberation and development”. Similarly, Section 1 Article XIV 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” while Section 2 (1) Article XIV also 
mandates that “The State shall: (1) Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and 
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society” 
In line with the foregoing, this measure aims to establish an integrated school in the 
Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar which seeks to address the pressing problem of heavy 
congestion of existing schools in the area affecting the quality of education being offered therein. 
Once the creation of integrated school in the Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar 
will push through, it will pave the way for the implementation of its own resources, recruit more 
qualified personnel and most importantly, will provide and deliver plans for better services and 
quality education accessible to the residents of the town of Gandara.    
Foregoing premises considered; the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
Representative, First District, Samar 
February 1, 2023
3:36 pm
7042


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session  
House Bill No.___ 
Introduced by HON. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
“AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
GANDARA, PROVINCE OF SAMAR, TO BE KNOWN AS GANDARA INTEGRATED 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress 
Assembled: 
Section 1. Establishment. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the 
Department of Education (DEPED), an integrated school in the Municipality of Gandara, Province 
of Samar, to be known as Gandara Integrated School.  
Section 2. Appropriations.  The Department of Education (DEPED), through its Secretary, shall 
immediately include in the department’s program, the operation of the said integrated school, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).  
Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of 
this Act, the Department of Education (DEPED) shall issue the corresponding Implementing Rules 
and Regulations (IRR) for the effective implementation of this Act.  
Section 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
7042
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.7733
Introduced by Rep. LORFT0 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Lucio Velayo Road in the Lone District of the City of
General Santos into a national road.
With a total length of 3.800 kilometers, this road is an important access road
for  residents  of  Barangay  Katangawan  (pop.  17,355),  Barangay San  lsidro
(pop.  64,958)  and  Barangay  Lagao  (pop.  53,706)  to the  National  Highway
ensuring the efficient movement of goods and services in the eastern portion
of the City of General Santos.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.7733
Introduced by Rep. LORFT0 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING LuCIO VELAYO ROAD IN THE
LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 0F THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS
INTO A NATloNAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Lucio Velayo Road in the City of General Santos is hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.            The  secretary of the  Department of public works  and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement
the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 3.             This  Act  shall   take   effect  fifteen   (15)   days   after   its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7578

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Blagan-Datal Laguh San Jose to Paopao Sinawal
Road in the Lone District of the City of General Santos into a national road.

With a total length of 23.295 kilometers, this road is the only existing access
road from the agricultural key production areas of Barangays San Jose and
Sinawal to commercial and residential areas ensuring the efficient
movement of people, goods and services to and from the City of General
Santos to domestic and international markets.

In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.

Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.

LORETO B. At (ON


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nol978

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON,

AN ACT
CONVERTING BLAGAN-DATAL LAGUH, SAN JOSE TO
PAOPAO, SINAWAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE
LONE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

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

SECTION 1. Blagan-Datul Laguh, San Jose to Paopao, Sinawal Road in
the City of General Santos is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 71172

INTRODUCED BY REP. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a District Office (DO) of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the Municipality of Hlog in the Sixth Congressional District of Negros Occidental to ensure the
speedy disposition of applications for and renewal of drivers’ licenses, vehicle registration, and strict
enforcement of land transportation laws. mandated to promulgate, administer, enforce, monitor compliance
of policies, laws, and regulations of public land transportation services. The agency’s mission of ensuring
adequate, safe, convenient, environment-frieridly, and dependable public land transportation at reasonable
rates for the commuting public and its vision of improvement of the socio-economic status of its
stakeholders and promotion of the welfare of the general public require on-site services and monitoring of

program implementation

With the rising economy in the Western Visayas region particularly in the CHICKS Area, motor
vehicle use, both in the private and public sectors, has been on an upward trend, evident in thegrowing
volume of traffic especially in major thoroughfares. The evident economic growth in the Sixth District
has been driving an increase in volume of LTO transactions that overwhelm the neighboring district

offices,

In pursuit of efficient, effective, and accessible public service, passage of this bill is earnestly

‘sought.
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ATTY. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA
Sixt} District, Negros Occidental


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

Hoase Bil No 2172

INTRODUCED BY REP. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ILOG, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a District Office (DO) of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) to be located in the Municipality of Hog in the Sixth District of Negros Occidental,

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the LTO District Office in the Municipality of Hog in the
Sixth Congressional District of Negros Occidental, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

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First Regular Session

House BILL no,/51 4

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ADRIAN MICHAEL A. AMATONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a district office of the Land Transportation
Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte.

The Third Legislative District of Zamboanga del Norte is composed of
twelve (12) municipalities. When the residents of the municipalities in the
upper part of the district, specifically the Municipalities of Gutalac, Labason,
Kalawit, Liloy, Tampilisan, Salug, Godod, and Leon B. Postigo, apply for or
renew their vehicle registration documents and licenses, they have to travel for
two to four (2-4) hours to get to the nearest LTO office in the southern
Municipality of Siocon. They have to spend more hours in travel if they choose
to go to the next nearest LTO District Office in Dipolog City.

The proposed establishment of the LTO District Office in Liloy,
Zamboanga del Norte, which is strategically located in the middle of the upper
part of the 31 District of Zamboanga del Norte, will cater to the LTO needs of
the residents of the Municipalities of Gutalac, Labason, Kalawit, Liloy,
Tampilisan, Salug, Godod, and Leon B. Postigo. On the other hand, the
existing LTO extension office in the Municipality of Siocon will focus on the
needs of the residents of the Municipalities of Baliguian, Siocon, Sirawai, and
Sibuco.

With the new LTO office in Liloy, the residents of the Third District of
Zamboanga del Norte can be relieved of the burden and inconvenience of long
travels in processing their vehicle registration documents and licenses. This, in
turn, will bring government service closer to the people.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.! 514

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ADRIAN MICHAEL A. AMATONG

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LILOY,
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a district office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the LTO District
Office in the Municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, 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 newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
‘Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

‘House Bill No.__7369

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Maluang-Dangcol Provincial Road in the City of Balanga, Province of Bataan has
been endorsed by our Provincial Government for possible conversion into a national road. The
conversion of the said road will provide it with the necessary support to ensure that it maintains
optimal serviceability and accessibility for our constituents within its vicinity.

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



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

* House Bill No._ 7369

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MALUANG-DANGCOL PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
CITY OF BALANGA, PROVINCE OF BATAAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Maluang-Dangcol Provincial Road in the City of Balanga, Province of
Bataan is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

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 fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL No. 7 7 18
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Introduced by Rep. LORETO 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Pendatun Avenue in the Lone District of the City of
General Santos into a national road.
With  a total  length  of 1.370  kilometers, this  road  is a  maj.or access to  the
government  center,  commercial  establishments,  universities  and  colleges
from the National Highway to Pioneer Avenue and P. Acharon Boulevard.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL No.7 716
Introduced by Rep. LORFT0 a. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING PENDATUN AVENUE IN THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 0F
THE CITY 0F GENERAL SANTOS INTO A NATloNAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Pendatun Avenue in the City of General Santos is hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.             The  secretary  of the  Department  of  public  works  and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement
the provisions of this Act.
SEC.3.             This   Act   shall   take   effect  fifteen   (15)   days   after   its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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First Regular Session

House Bill No. _7093.

Introduced by Representatives Lorenz R. Defensor and James “Jojo” Ang Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The orderly and efficient administration of justice is one of the hallmarks of a
democratic institution.

At present, the Regional Trial Court - Janiuay, lloilo Branch 76 stands as a single
sala court. As of 31 December 2022, there are one thousand (1000) pending cases
before RTC Branch 76. Annually, the court receives four hundred (400) new cases. The
congestion of our courts’ dockets leads to the delay in the resolution of cases, increase
in the costs of litigation, and a decrease in the peoples’ confidence in the justice system.

With an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the municipality of
Janiuay, Province of lloilo, cases can be heard and resolved more promptly resulting in
the efficient and effective administration of justice.



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__7093

Introduced by Representatives Lorenz R. Defensor and James “Jojo” Ang Jr.

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
JANIUAY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION
14(B) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980

SECTION 1. One (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Sixth Judicial
Region is hereby created and stationed in the Municipality of Januiay, Province of lloilo.
The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number for the newly created branch of the
Regional Trial Court

SEC. 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, immediately include in the Court's program the
operationalization of the additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Municipality
of Januiay, Province of lloilo. The funds necessary for the operation of the court herein
created shall be appropriated and released only upon the actual organization of the
court and the appointment of its personnel.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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Introduced by Rep. LORET0 a. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to  convert Santiago  Boulevard  aptly described  as Jct.  Digos-
Makar Road connecting P. Acharon Boulevard in the Lone District of the City
of General Santos into a national road.
With  a  total  length  of  1.280  kilometers,  this  road  serves  as  an  important
component   of   the   road   network   within   the   central   business   district
particularly during heavy rush hour traffic at the National Highway.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBiLLNo.7715
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING SANTIAGO BOULEVARD 0R THE JCT. DIGOS-MAKAR ROAD
CONNECTING P. ACHARON BOULEVARD IN THE LONE LEGISLATIVE
DISTRICT 0F THE CITY 0F GENERAL SANTOS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION    1.    Santiago    Boulevard    or   the   Jct.    Digos-Makar    Road
connecting  P.  Acharon  Boulevard  in  the  City  of  General  Santos  is  hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.             The  secretary  of the  Department  of  public  works  and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement
the provisions of this Act.
SEC.3.             This   Act   shall   take   effect  fifteen   (15)   days   after   its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

"House Bill No. 723 3

Introduced by Representative HORACIO P. SUANSING JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare December 29 of every year as a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Kalamansig, Province of Sultan Kudarat, in
commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of the Municipality.

‘The Municipality of Kalamansig was created on December 29, 1961 by virtue
of Executive Order No. 451, s. 1961 issued by the late President Carlos P. Garcia. Every
year thereafter, it has become tradition for Kalamasiguefios to celebrate December 29
through festivities that give homage to its rich cultural heritage rooting from its
Christian, Manobo, Lumad and Muslim populations, and that provide opportunities
to instill a sense of collective identity and pride in local youth.

The enactment of this proposed measure would aid in efforts to foster cultural
awareness among present and future generations of Kalamansiguefios through
providing by law a proper date of commemoration and celebration of their customs
and traditions.

In view of thereof, early consideration and approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

HORACIO aR JR.

Second District of Sultan Kudarat


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

r House Bill nol 239°

Introduced by Honorable HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER 29 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALAMANSIG, PROVINCE OF
SULTAN KUDARAT, TO BE KNOWN AS “ARAW NG KALAMANSIG”

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

SECTION 1. December 29 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Kalamansig, Province of Sultan Kudarat, to be known
as “ Araw ng Kalamansig” in commemoration of its founding anniversary.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ _ 
Introduced by REP. JUAN CARLOS "ARJO" C. ATAYDE 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LIST OF LOW-LYING AREAS OF THE PHILIPPINE 
TERRITORY VULNERABLE TO RISING SEA LEVELS AS A RESULT OF CLIMATE 
CHANGE, AND AREAS AT HIGH RISK FOR NATURAL DISASTERS, MANDATING THE 
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION AND OTHER 
CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR ITS REGULAR UPDATING AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
In other jurisdictions, hazard maps are in place and considered as valuable tools 
by planners, developers, and engineers. Religiously referring to the same has saved lives 
and economic losses because exposure to the potential negative effects of natural 
hazards such as earthquakes, flooding, landslides, liquefaction, etc. has been avoided. 
It was after the onslaught of severe tropical storm "Paeng" in October 2022 that 
revealed the unthought of and careless relocation of the indigenous Teduray community 
to the foot of Mount Minandar in Northern Maguindanao as it was later found to be prone 
to landslides. the relocated Teduray community succumbed to a landslide when they were 
swept by the rushing floods emanating from Mount Minandar. As a result, the catastrophe 
killed twenty-four (24) members of the Teduray tribe and injured more than thirty (30) 
others 
To avoid further loss of lives and property, this proposed measure aims to issue a 
national disaster map of the Philippines that will identify the low-lying areas that are 
vulnerable to rising sea levels as a result of climate change and areas at high risk for 
natural disasters. It shall contain proper identification of lands bordering sea levels, 
exposed to volcanic eruption and lying on earthquake faults, with the criteria for 
evacuation and illustration of recommended evacuation sites and routes. 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Congress of the Philippines
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 7441

Introduced by Hon, Mary Mitzi Lim Cajayon-Uy

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF FAMILY HOME, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 157 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS
AMENDED

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 3, 1988, set the
maximum value of the family home exempt from execution, forced sale, or attachment at
P200,000.00 in rural areas and P300,000.00 in urban areas.

Ithas been more than three decades since the effectivity of the Family Code. Due to the
ever-shifting times, such amounts have been rendered unrealistic by the current real estate
prices. Thus, there is a need to adjust the value of the family home exempt from and execution,
forced sale, or attachment and thereby safeguard a very basic right under the law.

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

MARY ec! “MITCH” apt UY

2™ District, Caloocan City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Congress of the Philippines
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

® House Bill No. 7441

Introduced by Hon. Mary Mit

im Cajayon-Uy

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF FAMILY HOME, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 157 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS
AMENDED

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

Section 1. Article 157 of the Family Code of the Philippines, as amended, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“Art, 157. The actual value of the family home shall not exceed, at
the time of its constitution, the amount of FIVE MILLION PESOS
(Php$,000,000.00) in urban areas, and TWO MILLION PESOS
(Php2,000,000.00) in rural areas, or such amounts as may hereafter be fixed
by law.

In any event, if the value of the currency changes after the adoption
of this Code, the value most favorable for the constitution of a family home
shall be the basis of evaluation.

For purposes of this Article, urban areas are deemed to include
chartered cities and municipalities whose annual income at least equals that
legally required for chartered cities. All others are deemed to be rural areas.”

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least 2 (two) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines ( 2 DATEMAR 1 3 20285
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7587

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by 4Ps Partylist Representative
JCM. ABALOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code provides that a defense can be
invoked by an accused if the killing or infliction of injuries were done out of a
“justified burst of passion.” Honor-based violence is gender-based violence.
Killing, and inflicting violence can never be justified; even under the pretext of
honor and reputation. Case records show that victims are predominantly
women. Article II Section 11 of the Constitution provides that “the State values
the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human
rights." :

Moreover, while the first 2 paragraphs of article 247 of the Revised Penal
Code apply to both spouses, the third paragraph pertains only to daughters
and not sons. These reveal discriminatory gender-based presumptions under
the existing law. Hence the repeal of this provision is earnestly sought.

Gi M. ABALOS,

Representative
4Ps Partylist


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7567

Introduced by 4Ps Representative
JCM. ABALOS

AN ACT
REPEALING ARTICLE 247 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby repealed.

SEC. 2. Bffectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution, the highest law of the land, enshrines that the State shall 
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness 
among them. (Article II, Section 15) The State shall also protect and advance the right 
of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony 
of nature. (Section 16) 
In 2019, the Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Act was passed in British Columbia, 
which requires automakers to meet the increasing annual levels of electric vehicle sales 
of 10% by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 100% by 2040.1 The Minister of Energy, Mines,
and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Bruce Ralston, said that these electric vehicles will "help 
reduce air pollution and save on fuel costs, but price and availability can be barriers."2
Thus, by passing the ZEV Act, the British Columbians "are one step closer to ensuring 
that in less than 20 years, every new car sold in B.C. will be a zero-emission vehicle 
powered by clean electricity ."3
During the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly 
referred to as COP27, held in Egypt from November 6 to November 18, 2022, 197 
nations and territories met with the aim of with the key aim of ensuring full 
implementation of the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015 during 
the COP21, is an instrument which set a goal to limit global warming to well below two 
degrees, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. 4 According 
to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, carbon dioxide emissions need 
to be cut 45% by the year 2030. 5
1 N.a. "Province puts in place rules for 100% electric-vehicle sales by 2040". British Columbia News. 30 July
2020. Web. Accessed on 15 December 2022. <https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EMPR0031-001416> 
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid. 
4 Vanamali, Krishna. "What is COP27?". Business Standard. 09 November 2022. Web. Accessed on 15 December 
2022. <https://www .business-standard .com/podcast/ current-aff airs/what-is-cop27-122110900318 _1. html> 
5 N.a. "COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New "Loss and Damage" Fund for Vulnerable Countries.
United Nations Climate Change. 20 November 2022. Web. Accessed on 16 December 2022. < 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS

‘ 7512

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. GERVILLE “BITRICS” REYES-LUISTRO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 4, Paragraph 4 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:

“The State shall enhance the right of teachers to professional
advancement.”

Public elementary and secondary teachers serve as academic educators and
molders of morality and the characters of the youth. Their vital role in the development of
the young generation is significant to the progress of the nation.

It is however undeniable that the present monthly salary of public school teachers
is insufficient to meet the daily needs of their families. Worse, some had to personally
carry the burden of shouldering the necessary expenses to purchase materials needed
to teach students. While most still pursue the vocation, others quit in order to look for
greener pastures abroad. Some change careers in order to improve their financial
conditions.

It is thus imperative for the state to grant teachers reasonable compensation
commensurate to the immense responsibilities they perform for the benefit of the youth

The grant of an increase in the monthly salary of public elementary and secondary
school teachers shows that the government values their invaluable contribution to the
development of the youth and the country

Undersigned seeks the immediate appro} this measure.



Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS

7512

4.
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. GERVILLE “BITRICS” REYES-LUISTRO

AN ACT INCREASING THE MONTHLY SALARY
OF ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Section 1. Title- This Act shall be known as the “Teachers’ Compensation
Increase Act of 2023.”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy- The State recognizes the vital role of public
elementary and secondary teachers in rearing and shaping the future of the young
generation. Accordingly, the government shall accord them reasonable compensation as
recognition for the immense responsibilities that they discharge for the benefit of the
country.

Section 3. Amount of Increase in the Monthly Salary - The basic monthly salary
of all public elementary and secondary teachers shall be increased by an amount
equivalent to FIFTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (Php 15,000.00) regardless of the nature of
employment and length of tenure.

Section 4, Sources of Funds - The General Appropriations Act shall provide the
funds to cover the increase in the monthly salary of public elementary and secondary
teachers.

Section 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within ninety (90) days from
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Education, the Department of Budget, and
the Department of Finance shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act.

Section 6. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of General Circulation.

Approved.