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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

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

HOUSE BILL No. £169

Introduced by Representative JANETTE LORETO-GARIN, MD, MBA-H

AN ACT CONVERTING THE GUIMBAL, ILOILO EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) INTO A REGULAR LTO CLASS “D” DISTRICT
OFFICE TO BE LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUIMBAL, PROVINCE OF
ILOILO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The LTO — Guimbal Extension Office has been faithfully servicing the province of Iloilo for
more than two (2) decades. Since its establishment in 1999, the LTO — Guimbal has been
true to its promise: provide a public service accessible to our people, ensure safety and
comfort in land travel, and, compliance to various transportation laws, rules, and
regulations.

However, the demand curve for its services continues to increase, thereby prompting for
an upgrade to meet the need that is in the rise.

The conversion of the same into a regular LTO Guimbal District Office will contribute for
the better services that our dear Ilonggos deserve. Fundamentally anchored on the safety
of road users, this topmost priority will fuel a higher level of development in terms of
well-equipped education on road safety, much solid road infrastructures, and enhanced
enforcement of our traffic policies.

‘The passage of this measure is a gesture of committing to a more progressive land
transport sector in Iloilo.

It is for this reason that the approval of this bill is respectfully sought.

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sanetre on Alan, MD, MBA-H

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL No. 6169

Introduced by Representative JANETTE LORETO-GARIN, MD, MBA-H

AN ACT CONVERTING THE GUIMBAL, ILOILO EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) INTO A REGULAR LTO CLASS “D”
DISTRICT OFFICE TO BE LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUIMBAL,
PROVINCE OF ILOILO

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

Section 1. Conversion. The existing Guimbal, Iloilo Extension Office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) is hereby converted into a regular LTO Class “D” District
Office to be located in the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo.

Sec. 2.| Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation
(DOTr) shall include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO
Class “D” District Office in the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of Guimbal,
lloilo LTO Extension Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations
Act.

Sec. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Assistant Secretary of LTO,
in consultation with the Secretary of DOTr shall formulate immediately the necessary
rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Sec. 4. Effectivity. - This Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines _ YUN 09 2020
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

108 om

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS SENSE”

2m! Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 6982

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated
school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Lengaoan Elementary School into an integrated school
in Barangay Lengaoan, Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet, which shall be
known as the Lengaoan Integrated School. This shall provide and promote

uninterrupted education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is
envisioned to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

SSS

ERIC GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

House Bill No._ 6982

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING LENGAOAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
LENGAOAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUIAS, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO
AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS LENGAOAN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Lengaoan Elementary School in Barangay Lengaoan,
Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated
school to be known as Lengaoan Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Lengaoan
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Lengaoan Integrated
School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Lengaoan Integrated School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after
its effectivity.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 6212

Introduced by ALFEL M. BASCUG, Representative,
18" Legislative District of Agusan del Sur.

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF NRJ SIBAGAT-

VILLANGIT- NEW TUBIGON- SAN JUAN- DIVER ROAD, LOCATED

IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR INTO NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE”

Explanatory Note

The proposed bill aims to convert NRJ Sibagat-Villangit-New
Tubigon- San Juan-Diver Road located in the province of Agusan del Sur
into a national road.

The existing roadway of NRJ Sibagat-Villangit-New Tubigon- San
Juan-Diver road serves as a main thoroughfare that links the
municipalities in the province of Agusan del Sur. It is a reliable
passageway heavily traversed by local residents and a vital
infrastructure link in the interconnectivity of municipalities, mobility of
people, transportation of goods and services, and in the operation of
province's socio-economic activities. Furthermore, the said road is a
great help in providing farmers in remote areas better road access to the
market and other economic activities and in hastening the delivery of
social services to the barangays.


NRJ Sibagat-Villangit-New Tubigon- San Juan-Diver road is
identified as a local road hence its maintenance and improvement is
under the responsibility of the local government. However, due to other
fiscal priorities and limitations of the local government, the true potential
of the road is not fully realized. Therefore, converting it into a national
toad is seen as the only viable solution to guaranty necessary funds for
its maintenance, repair and expansion in order to promote the socio-
economic development and general welfare of the people not only in
those municipalities but of the whole province.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is highly

and earnestly sought.
eae M. ee


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6212
House Bill No.

Introduced by ALFEL M. BASCUG, Representative,
187 Legislative District of Agusan del Sur.

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF NRJ SIBAGAT-

VILLANGIT- NEW TUBIGON- SAN JUAN- DIVER ROAD, LOCATED

IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR INTO NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE”

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

SECTION 1. The NRJ Sibagat- Villangit- New Tubigon- San Juan-
Diver Road, located in the province of Agusan del Sur, is hereby
converted into a National Road.

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

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

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publication in at least two national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8556

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Gabihan,
Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan. As explicitly stated in the
1987 Constitution under Article IV: Education, Science and Technology, Arts,
Culture and Sports;

Section 1. 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.

Section 2. 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;

(2) Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary
and high school levels. Without limiting the natural right of parents to rear their
children, elementary education is compulsory for all children of school age

According to the 2015 official data from the Philippine Statistics Authority,
Barangay Gabihan represented 3.25% of the total population of San Ildefonso for a
total of 3,393 individuals. They already have a school in the form of Gabihan
Elementary School which caters to the primary and elementary students in the area.
The Gabihan National High School can directly complement the graduates of its
elementary counterpart and host students mostly from the southern portion of San
Ildefonso barangays Alagao, Akle, Basuit, and Palapala.


This bill is consistent with the Constitutional mandate of the State to
establish and maintain a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the goals of national development.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6556

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GABIHAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ILDEFONSO, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS.
THE GABIHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a National High School in Barangay Gabihan, Municipality of San Ildefonso,
Province of Bulacan to be known as the “Gabihan National High School”.

SECTION 2. ‘The Secretary of Education shall include in the Department’s program the
operationalization of the Gabihan National High School, the funding of which shall be included
in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this Act, the
Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of
this Act.

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

Approved,

Kerne t, Plen
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. e520

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed bill seeks the creation of a District Engineering Office of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS).

The creation of a District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(OPWH) in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS) is necessary in the delegation of appropriate
responsibility on the construction and maintenance of the Island’s infrastructure. Since IGaCOS is
detached from the mainland, the establishment of a DPWH District Engineering Office there will help
improve DPWHs efficiency in its delivery of services in the Island.

The District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Island
Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS) shall. be in charge of the planning, design, construction, and
maintenance of the infrastructure and amenities of the island in accordance to the objectives of the
national government towards infrastructure development.

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

ba Ste

4 LU }Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

6525

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
HIGHWAYS IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGaCOS)

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

SECTION 1. Creation of the office. A District Engineering Office of the Department of Public
Works and Highways Engineering office in the Island Garden City of Samal is hereby created.

SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provisions of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional,
the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, memoranda or
circulars inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. ee

Introduced by ALFEL M. BASCUG, Representative,
18" Legislative District of Agusan del Sur.

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF NRJ BAYUGAN

CITY- MARCELINA-SAN LUIS- MALAYBALAY ROAD, LOCATED IN

THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Explanatory Note

The proposed bill aims to convert NRJ Bayugan City-Marcelina-
San Luis- Malaybalay Road located in the province of Agusan del Sur
into a national road.

The existing roadway of NRJ Bayugan City-Marcelina-San Luis-
Malaybalay road serves as a main thoroughfare that links the two
municipalities in the province of Agusan del Sur. It is a reliable
passageway heavily traversed by local residents and a_ vital
infrastructure link in the interconnectivity of municipalities, mobility of
people, transportation of goods and services, and in the operation of
province's socio-economic activities. Furthermore, the said road is a
great help in providing farmers in remote areas better road access to the
market and other economic activities and in hastening the delivery of
social services to the barangays.


Being identified as a local road, its maintenance and improvement
is under the responsibility of the local government. However, due to
other fiscal priorities and limitations of the local government, the true
Potential of the road is not fully realized. Thus, converting it into a
national road is seen as the only viable solution to guaranty necessary
funds for its maintenance, repair and expansion in order to promote the
socio-economic development and general welfare of the people not only
in those municipalities but of the whole province.

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

sought.
ALFEL M. ce


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 6211

Introduced by ALFEL M. BASCUG, Representative,
187 Legislative District of Agusan del Sur.

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF NRJ BAYUGAN

CITY- MARCELINA-SAN LUIS- MALAYBALAY ROAD, LOCATED IN

THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. The NRJ Bayugan City-Marcelina-San Luis-
Malaybalay Road, located in the province of Agusan del Sur, is hereby
converted into a National Road.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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Publication in at least two national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6071

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Southern Leyte was recently splitted into two congressional districts under R.A.
11198, The said Act has exposed the unforeseen economic cost of maintaining two
congressional district which seem unsustainable at this time given the limited
resources of the government.

Moreover, the ensuing political turmoil that followed the redistricting has cast
some dark clouds on the economic future of the second district. Obviously, the
political struggle of neophytes seeking to represent the second district raised some
deep concerns among local leaders who doubt the continuity of the good programs
laid by the highly competent representative recently. They felt abandoned by the
seasoned veteran that used to represent them. Fears of an economic slowdown out of
poor political representation quickly spread among constituents.

The only solution our constituents had in mind is the repeal of R.A 11198 that
will revert Souther Leyte into a lone legislative district.

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

Milian

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 6072

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11198 ENTITLED, “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE
REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO TWO (2)
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS”

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

1 SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 11198 entitled, “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE
2. REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO TWO (2)
3 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS" is hereby repealed.

4 SECTION 2. For purpose of legislation, the Province of Southern Leyte shall be
5 known as the Lone District of Southern Leyte in accordance with this Act.

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

7 Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES J
First Regular Session J

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HB.No, 00°

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

{he Province of Aklan is presently being served by only one district engineering office
of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that is serving the two @
legislative districts of the Province.

‘ine Second District of Aklan isa new legislative district which was created by virtue
ofRepublic Act 11077 otherwise known as an “Act Reapportioning the Province of Allan ines
Two (2) Legislative Districts” signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on September 14, 2018.

The creation of another district engineering office dedicated for the Second District
of Alkan will address undue delays in the implementation of infrastructure projects and
programs which hinder the development and growth of the district. This office will be
adequately staffed which means that it can effectively and efficiently handle all the public
works projects in the district expeditiously.

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

TEODRORICO “NONONG” HARESCO, JR.


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 5)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REP} \TIVES
HB. No. o80

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG" T. HARESCO, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
IN THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

‘SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways, the district engineering office located in the Municipality of Tangalan,
Provicne of Aklan, to be known as the Second District Engineering Office.

SEC. 2. The Second District Engineering Office shall serve the municipalities in the
Second District, namely Buruanga, Ibajay, Lezo, Makato, Malay, Malinao, Nabas, Numancia and
‘Tangalan.

SEC. 3.The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Second District Engineering Office of Aklan Province, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6150

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ALFONSO V. UMALI JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the Province of
Oriental Mindoro every 15% of November is one of the events which our
people regularly look forward to. This annual festivity showcases the
province’s unique and rich heritage and culture, our local tourism and
economy. In celebrating this momentous event, the people of the
Province of Oriental Mindoro, through the Provincial Government of
Oriental Mindoro, consistently request the President of the Republic of
the Philippines to declare the 15" of November as non-working holiday
in the entire province.

This bill which seeks for the declaration of the 15% of November
as a non-working holiday in the Province of Oriental Mindoro will
certainly do away with the inconvenience of such annual requests may
cause to the national government, especially the Office of the President.

It is for the foregoing reasons that the undersigned earnestly seeks
for the immediate passage of this bill.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6150
House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ALFONSO V. UMALI JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 15 OF EVERY YEAR
AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
IN THE PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
TO BE KNOWN AS “ARAW NG ORIENTAL MINDORO”

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

Section 1. November 15 of every year is hereby declared as a
Special Non-Working holiday in the entire Province of Oriental
Mindoro to be known as “Araw ng Oriental Mindoro.”

Section 2. When this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the
holiday shall be observed on the Monday that follows.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, £887

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the midst of the global COVIDI9 Pandemic Crisis when ethyl alcohol used for
sanitizing, started to dwindle in the market due to panic buying, the National Bio-Energy
Research and Innovation Center of the Mariano Marcos State University ( MMSU-NBERIC ) in
Batac City and former medical students of the MMSU College of Medicine started producing
their own version of ethanol.

The current facility at MMSU-NBERIC can produce ethanol from any form of sugar. One
of the facilities is a fully electric distiller powered by a Hybrid Solar Technology, which
primarily utilizes solar power. The distiller can process 150 liters of fermented sugar solution
and can produce 12 liters of 95 per cent ethanol within four to six hours of operation. The 95 per
cent Ethanol will undergo blending to produce a 70 percent concentration of alcohol.

MMSU-NBERIC has also developed a semi-automatic lab-scale distiller with a capacity of
10 liters intended for optimizing and testing of formulated protocols. They are in the process of
teaching the people on their own on how to prepare the molasses and ferment these into ethanol
for their own supply and use,

‘Thus, the “ Asukal Mo Ferment Mo * program of the MMSU-NBERIC is gaining headway
in producing ethanol in response to the limited supply of ethyl alcohol in the province as a pre~
cautionary measure to fight COVID19. The MMSU-NBERIC in contributing to mitigate the
spread of this novel virus in Ilocos Norte is partnering with all LGUs make this program
succeed,

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

HON. DEOGRACIAS¥ICTOR “DV” B. SAVELLANO


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No_ 6887

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT

TO PROMOTE THE USE OF INDIGENOUS OR NATIVE ITEMS IN THE
PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL

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

SECTION 1. All Local Government Units thru their barangays shall promote the
production of Ethanol by using any form of sugar or any other indigenous item found in the
locality not only during the Pandemic crisis but beyond.

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective 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, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
6440

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu
1* District, Zamboanga Del Sur

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert Molave Extension Office of the Land Transportation Office
located at Rizal Avenue, Municipality of Molave, Province of Zamboanga del Sur into a
regular LTO District Office.

Molave Extension Office is geographically situated at the heart of the First District of
Zamboanga del Sur. After several years of operation, its volume of transactions
considerably increased way ahead of its function as a satellite office.

In 2019, this office registered a total of 15,055 vehicles. It had issued 2,486 new driver's
licenses, 2,007 driver's licenses renewal and 8,222 student permits. The average daily
customer ranges from 180-200 clients.

‘The nearest LTO office is in Pagadian City. However, it also burdened by voluminous
transactions relative to vehicle registration, issuance of driver's license and other
adjudicative functions mandated to it by law.

As a District Office, it would be able to have its own plantilla and permanent employees
and updated equipments to respond to the growing demands. Currently, there are only
four (4) regular employees and four (4) Job Order Personnel who run the office on a
daily basis. This has become relatively inadequate to meet the vision of the LTO in
showcasing fast and efficient public service for a progressive land transport sector.
Hence, conversion of this Extension office into a regular LTO Office is indispensable.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is hereby proposed.



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6440
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu
1 District, Zamboanga Del Sur

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOLAVE EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND
‘TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MOLAVE, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR INTO A REGULAR LTO
DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

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

SECTION 1. The existing Land Transportation Office (LTO) Satellite Office in Molave,
Zamboanga del Sur is hereby converted into a regular LTO District office.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall include in the
Department's program the operationalization of a Regular LTO District Office in the
First District of Zamboanga del Sur, the initial funding of which shall be charged against
the current year’s appropriation of the Satellite Office located in Molave, Zamboanga del
Sur. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation of the
Regular LTO District shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 6602

Introduced by Representative MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Poblacion in the Municipality
of Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon.

There is currently no national high school in the aforementioned area. Students in the
municipality either go to private schools or public schools in other municipalities. While others can
afford to do this, it is safe to say that it is not easy for them financially. In the same vein, children
from less fortunate families are left not attending school because of the added financial burden
imposed by private schools or the added financial strain to their already meager income brought
about by the added expense of fare in going to and from schools in other municipalities.

The concerned municipality has already expressed its commitment to comply with
whatever requirements that come with the establishment of a national high school. This bill will
‘surely serve a lot of our less-fortunate constituents especially children who have a basic right to
education as enunciated in our constitution. It is in the best interest of our Bukidnon youth that
@ national high school be established in Kibawe, Bukidnon as well improve professional stability
to the teaching and non-teaching employees in the area.

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Let
us continue investing in our youth by providing them adequate state-sponsored facilitigs and
education.

‘The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 6602

Introduced by Representative MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY POBLACION,
MUNICIPALITY OF KIBAWE, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO BE KNOWN AS
POBLACION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of
Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Poblacion National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Poblacion National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the approval of this
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing
the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGTHEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 6364

Introduced by HON. ALLEN JESSE MANGAOANG and HON. MARK O. GO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Tublay School of Home Industries (TSHI) in Brgy. Caponga,
Municipality of Tublay to Andres Acop Cosalan School of Home Industries in tribute to the
principal author of House Bill No. 12402, Sixth Congress, establishing the school. He wrote, in
the face of the growing poverty experienced in the province:

“A considerable wealth of manpower made idle by the utter lack of agriculture lands to work
on xxx can be harnessed to engaged in home and cottage industries. The people are willing and
eager to learn but the government must provide the means to teach and train them.”

‘The bill eventually passed into law and became the Republic Act No. 5301 in June 15, 1968.

Cong. Andy, as he is fondly called, was an accomplished leader and a remarkable family
man. A self-made man, he supported himself while studying by working as a houseboy and
altar boy, a public school teacher and a reporter, because he wanted to earn for his own needs
and not rely on his well-to-do parents. He was an active lawyer in the labor movement and a
law professor before he eventually became a legislator. He also worked as a timber cutter and
a miner like most of the Cordillerans. In Congress, he passed several landmark legislations,
including the separation of the old Mountain Province that eventually led to the existence of
Benguet, Mt. Province, Baguio, Ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao Legislative districts, increasing the
voice of the region.

For these reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly solicited.

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

HON. 0
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 6364

Introduced by HON. ALLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG and HON. MARK 0. GO

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF TUBLAY SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES IN
BARANGAY CAPONGA, MUNICIPALITY OF TUBLAY, PROVINCE OF BENGUET
TO ANDRES ACOP COSALAN SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES

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

SECTION 1. The name of Tublay School of Home Industries in Barangay Caponga,
Municipality of Tublay, Province of Benguet is hereby changed to Andres Acop Cosalan school
of Home Industries.

SECTION 2. The main campus of Andres Acop Cosalan School of Home Industries shall
continue to remain in its present location in Barangay Caponga, Municipality of Tublay,
Province of Benguet.

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.
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. _6400
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Reports from the Commission on Audit (COA) have shown that the country's jails are
‘experiencing an overpopulation of 439.48 percent. The Bureau of Corrections admitted that
that 20 percent of the total population of the New Bilibid Prison die annually due to various
illnesses.

This shows the inhumane conditions at our jails and the lack of funding of the Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology (BJMP).

At present, the budget of the government for the food of prisoners is at Php 70 per day per
prisoner. Unfortunately, this is not enough to provide for decent meals for prisoners. With
today's increasing costs, 70 pesos just won't cut it. Further, the BUMP budget for medicines
of inmates is at Php 15 per inmate per day which is insufficient for the health needs of our
prisoners. These contribute to the reasons why inmates die and are definitely violations of
the UN's “Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners”

This bill seeks to increase the budget for food and medicines of prisoners in order to provide
them with better food and medicines.

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

RUFUS B. R¢ jUEZ

jit RECEIVED “&


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
6400

House Bill No.

AN ACT
PROVIDING BETTER CONDITIONS FOR INMATES BY ADJUSTING THE COST OF
SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE PER INMATE PER DAY FROM PHP 70.00 TO PHP 100.00
AND INCREASING THE MEDICINE ALLOWANCE PER INMATE PER DAY FROM PHP:
15.00 TO PHP 30.00 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. — The Cost of Subsistence Allowance per day of every inmate is hereby
adjusted from Php 70.00 to Php 100.00

SEC. 2. The amount allocated for medicines of inmates is hereby increased from Php 15.00
per prisoner per day to Php 30.00 per prisoner per day.

SEC 3. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be provided for
in the annual General Appropriations Act upon the approval of this Act and every year
thereafter.

SEC 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions
not affected thereby.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other
issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly

SEC 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever
comes earlier.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines > RECEIVED
OATE: 2

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2278

Introduced by Representatives Michael L. Romero and
Enrico A. Pineda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines it is hereby declared a policy of the State to
promote and upgrade the practice of agricultural engineering profession in the
Philippines by instituting measures that will result in relevant agricultural

engineering education and better career prospects for professional agricultural
engineers.

An agricultural engineer is a natural person who has been issued a certificate of
registration by the Board of Agricultural Engincering and has taken the oath of
profession of agricultural engineers.

This House Bill seeks to guarantee the delivery of basic and technical services to
accelerate agricultural modernization through adequate and well trained
professional agricultural engineers throughout the country

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Earnest approval of this bill is hereby requested 5)
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Fe L. ROMERO Ph.D.

RICO A. PINEDA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1179

HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by Representatives Michael L. Romero and
Enrico A. Pineda

AN ACT

AMENDING SECTION 32 OF R.A. NO. 8559 OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE " Philippine Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998 ",
INCREASING ITS PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE
SANCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY

Section 32 of Republic Act No. 8559 is hereby amended to read:

Section 32. Penalties. - In addition to the administrative sanctions imposed
under this Act, any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act
shall, upon conviction, be penalized by a fine not less than One hundred
fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00) but not more than Three hundred
thousand pesos (P300,000,00), or imprisonment of not less than one (1)
year but not more than (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment at the
discretion of the court


SECTION 2. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

In addition, the Department of Agriculture (DA) shall impose the following
penalties, after determining, in an administrative proceeding, that violation of

this law has been committed:

a. withdrawal of the authorization for any integration, registration
and practice; and

b. Blacklisting, or automatic disapproval of any pending or
subsequent applications that they may filed with the Security and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and DA

SECTION 3. REPEALING CLAUSE. All laws, executive orders, issuances,
rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed

or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If, for any reason or reas

portion or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the

ns, any

remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)

days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
EPRES

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EIGTEENTH CONGRES: £
First Regular Session ‘Noex O%
1578
House Bill No."

Introduced by Hon. PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Although marriage is an institution that the State is interested in, it is also a religious act.
In fact, for the predominant Catholic of our country, it is a sacrament and marriage is not
considered valid insofar as Catholics are concerned unless celebrated in accordance
with the solemnities of the church. Marriage, therefore, is an element in the exercise of
religious freedom. So logically, if the marriage, insofar as the contracting parties are
concerned, is validated by the laws of the Church, then it necessarily follows that by the
same laws, such marriage can also be invalidated or annulled.

The law recognizes as valid a marriage solemnized in accordance with the laws of the
church. In other words, the State respects the laws of the church. To give full force and
effect to this principle of State recognition of the law of the church, it is but proper, if not
logical that the state must also respect the annulment of a marriage that results from
application of church laws. This holds true to all other established churches or religions

In this connection, it is noteworthy that ever since the adoption of the New Civil Code:
the state recognizes Muslim divorces or dissolutions of marriages in accordance with
the Muslim law. Under the principle of equality before the law, if Muslim divorces are
legalized, there could be no serious objections to recognizing the annulment of a

marriage by a church or by any other established and duly recognized religious
denomination.

in “ane foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly urged

oad JOAME-CARCIA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 2578

Introduced by Hon. PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA.

AN ACT
LEGALIZING CHURCH ANNULMENT OR DISSOLUTION OF CERTAIN MARRIAGES
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Whenever a marriage, duly and legally solemnized by a priest
minister, imam, rabbi, or presiding elder of an established church or religion in the
Philippines is subsequently annulled or dissolved in a final judgment or decree by said
church or religion, in accordance with the canons or precepts of the latter, the said
annulment or dissolution shall be recognized and given full force and effect in the
Philippines.

Sec. 2. The final judgment or decree of annulment or dissolution referred to in
the next-preceding section shall be recorded in the appropriate civil registry, within thirty
(30) days from issuance of said final judgment or decree of annulment or dissolution

Sec. 3. Any act or provision of law inconsistent this Act is hereby repealed

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1750
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Every year, the Department of Education (DepEd) through its Department
Orders consistently reiterate the "No Collection Policy" during graduation rites in
public schools in its effort to ease the financial burden of families and to encourage
them to celebrate this important milestone in every child's life.

In support of the government's efforts to make graduation ceremonies more
affordable to all families by eliminating unnecessary expenses, this bill seeks to
prohibit elementary schools and pre-schools, public and private, from requiring their
graduating students to wear the toga or any academic garb during the graduation
rites.

The bill envisions families anticipating this joyful event with excitement, instead
of worry due to the cost of a required attire, on top of other expenses. Additionally,
the money spent on buying or renting the toga may be used instead for more
worthwhile and lasting particulars.

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

JAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Ibilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1750

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING PRE-SCHOOLS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FROM.
MANDATING GRADUATING PUPILS TO WEAR A TOGA
DURING GRADUATION RITES

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

SECTION 1. All pre-schools and elementary schools are prohibited from mandating
graduating pupils to wear a toga during their graduation ceremonies

SECTION 2. The mandatory wearing of a toga during graduation ceremonies may

only be imposed on graduating students of secondary schools, tertiary schools and
other institutions of higher learning.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue the necessary
tules orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval
Approved,