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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6496

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce
locally or abroad. Also, this bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and
Accredition Center in Calumpit, Bulacan. The creation of the TESDA Center in Calumpit will
cater to its 29 barangays as well as to its neighboring barangays.

This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well
as its nearby municipalities by way of Possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant
to further improve their quality of life.

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

YA” JOSE 4NTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6496

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALUMPIT, IN THE
PROVINCE OF BULACAN

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

SEC. 1. ~ There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Calumpit, in the
province of Bulacan.

SEC. 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year
thereafter.

SEC. 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause — If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby
and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause ~ Thi Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no6484

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
In accordance with Sec. 17, Article II of the Constitution stating
that education must be given priority, the state has a duty to provide
educational facilities for the education program.
With the above stated policy, it is therefore necessary to establish a
national high school where it is needed. Barangay San Isidro, Sogod,
Southern Leyte is one of the areas where a national high school is needed.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6484

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, SOGOD,
SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

1 SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a National High School in Barangay San
2 Isidro, Sogod, Southem Leyte

3 SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
4 _ included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Education.

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

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

17 Congress
2" Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the
rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise
mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of free education in the
elementary and high school levels.

This bill proposes to establish a National High School in Barangay Bagontaas,
City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Bagontaas National High
School. The establishment of Bagontaas National High School will directly benefit
the students of Barangay Bagontaas and the neighboring barangays.

The establishment of the proposed Bagontaas National High School is in
consonance with the State's constitutional duty to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make
education accessible to all.

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

4" District, Bukidnon


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

17" Congress
24 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 6216

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY BAGONTAAS,
CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO BE KNOWN AS
BAGONTAAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Bagontaas, City of
Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Bagontaas National High School

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

Section 3. 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, Metro Manila

47" Congress
2™4 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 62 17

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the
rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise
mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of free education in the
elementary and high school levels.

This bill proposes to establish a National High School in Barangay San
Carlos, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as San Carlos National
High School. The establishment of San Carlos National High School will directly
benefit the students of Barangay San Carlos and the neighboring barangays.

The establishment of the proposed San Carlos National High School is in
consonance with the State's constitutional duty to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make
education accessible to all.

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

EIL P. ROQUE
resentative
4" District, Bukidnon


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

17" Congress
2" Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 6217

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY SAN CARLOS,
CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO BE KNOWN AS SAN
CARLOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay San Carlos, City of
Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as San Carlos National High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the San Carlos National High
‘School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 3. 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

17" Congress
2™ Regular Session

nous Bu no 6492

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT EXTENDING TO FIVE (5) YEARS
THE VALIDITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFIATION CARD
AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
OF EVEY PROFESSIONAL UNDER LAWS GOVERNING THE
PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to extend the validity of the professionals’ ID and certificate of
registration under the Professional Regulation Commission from the current period of three years
to five years period.

Extending the validity of the professional license and ID card will give more time and
opportunity for professionals to serve their countrymen while also reducing the cost of expenses
related to the processing of the renewal of the license and ID.

This would also provide every professional to comply with the required number of units
needed for their continuing professional development.

Therefore, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
2™ Regular Session

HOUSE BILL n& 492

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT EXTENDING TO FIVE (5) YEARS
‘THE VALIDITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFIATION CARD
AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
OF EVEY PROFESSIONAL UNDER LAWS GOVERNING THE
PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “PRC Licenses Effectivity Act.”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is declared policy of the State, as enshrined the
Constitution, to sustain the development of a reservoir of national talents consisting of Filipino
scientist, entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, high-level technical manpower and skilled
workers and craftsmen in all fields.

Section 3. Validity of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration. —
‘This Act hereby extends to five (5) years:

a. The validity of the Professional Identification Card issued and renewed by the
Professional Regulation Commission, and;

b. The Certificate of Registration of every professional who meets all the requirements for
registration of a professional under the laws governing the practice of professionals in the
Philippines.

Section 4. Separability. — If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or

unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force
and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, and administrative orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity Cla
in the Official Gazette or in tw

<This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
)) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,”
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6428

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Julieta R. Cortuna
Representative, A TEACHER Party-list

EXPLANATORY NOTE

At the present, the only Land Transportation Office in the province of
Occidental Mindoro is located in the Municipality of San Jose, which is
approximately 170 kilometers from the municipality of Mamburao. Given the
growing volume of both public and private motored vehicles in the
Municipality of Mamburao, the demand for more accessible and convenient
services of the Land Transportation Office, such the application and renewal
of vehicle registration and licenses, are increasing.

The establishment of the Land Transportation Office in the provincial
capital, the Municipality of Mamburao, will cater to the needs of the
municipality and neighboring municipalities such as Paluan, Abra de og and
Sta. Cruz.

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

JULIETA REG


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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.64 28

Introduced by
Hon. Julieta R. Cortuna, Representative, A TEACHER Party-list

‘AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) DISTRICT
OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAMBURAO, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO 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 Land
Transportation Office (LTO) Main Office in Quezon City, a district office of the LTO in the
Municipality of Mamburao in the province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT?) shall
include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in
the Municipality of Mamburao, Province of Occidental Mindoro, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the DOTr shall issue rules and regulations necessary
for the effective implementation of this act.

SECTION 4. The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette in a national paper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6367

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Ubo Falls in the Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate is an attraction
for nature trippers and adventurers because of it is beauty and crystal clear waters. It
is ideal for tourist looking for new experiences in nature. It is also known as the “Little
Pagsanjan Falls.”

This bill would seek to declare the Ubo Falls to be an eco-tourism zone for its
preservation and maintenance as a tourism site.

In view of the importance of this matter, we urgently ask for the passage of this
bill.

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HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D.


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE UBO FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MOBO,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE AS AN ECO-TOURISM ZONE,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. State Policy — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
sustainable tourism industry. Towards this end, the state shall rationalize all efforts
pertaining to environmental protection and make the tourism industry a major source
of livelihood and an avenue for the generation of employment. Henceforth, aggressive
measures seeking to restore the country’s share in the global tourism market shall be
consistent with the preservation of the existing ecosystem and natural environment.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — Pursuant to the declared policy of the State,
the Ubo Falls in the Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate is hereby declared as
an eco-tourism zone.

SECTION 3. Eco-Tourism Master Plan — The Provincial Government of Masbate,
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of
Tourism shall jointly prepare an Eco-Tourism Master Plan for the Ubo Falls in the
Municipality of Balud and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to be
implemented by the local government in coordination with concerned government
agencies.

SECTION 4. Appropriations — The Department of Tourism shall include in the
Department's programs the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
rules or regulations, and issuances contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall be effective fifteen (15] days following the

completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6055

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative Shernee A. Tan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant special hardship allowance or hazard pay to
all public school teachers and government employees assigned to conilict
areas.

Presently, Republic Act No. 4670 otherwise known as the Magna
Carta for Public School Teachers grants public school teachers a hazard
pay equivalent to twenty five percent (25%) of their basic monthly salary
while there is none for all government employees. Considering the fact
that the situation when the law was enacted in 1966 was entirely
different from the situation prevailing in our midst, there is an urgent
necessity to grant a much higher hazard pay to those assigned in conflict
areas.

It is worthy to mention that the rate of terrorist activities has
grown significantly over the years, particularly in Mindanao, with the
emergence of new armed groups sympathetic to the cause being
advanced by extremists or fundamentalist in some countries in the
Middle East. This scenario also increases tremendously the risks or
hazards being faced by teachers and government employees.

There is a strong possibility that failure to grant this higher benefit
might lead to teachers and government employees refuse assignment to
conflict areas for fear of their safety. This situation would eventually lead
to failure to deliver basic services to our people in conflict areas,
especially the right of every Filipino child to education.

In view of the foregoing reasons, this bill is

earnestly sought.

Kusug Taust Partylist
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6055

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative Shernee A. Tan

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO TEACHERS AND GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED IN CONFLICT AREAS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Hazard
Pay for Teachers and Government Employees Act of 2017”.

SEC. 2. Persons Entitled to Hazard Pay. - All public school
teachers and government employees assigned to conflict areas are
entitled to receive a Hazard Pay equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of their
basic monthly salary.

SEC. 3. Appropriation. - The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 4. The Department of Education, in consultation with the
Civil Service Commission, shall promulgate the rules and regulations to
implement this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 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,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No6482

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
In accordance with Sec. 17, Article II of the Constitution stating
that education must be given priority, the state has a duty to provide
educational facilities for the education program.
With the above stated policy, it is therefore necessary to establish a
national high school where it is needed. Barangay Saub, San Ricardo,
Southern Leyte is one of the areas where a national high school is needed.

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

ACE

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.6482

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAUB, SAN RICARDO,
SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a National High School in Barangay Saub,
San Ricardo, Southem Leyte.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Education.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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SATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter's savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general,

‘As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

el

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

ANACT
CONVERTING BURGOS EXTENSION ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

SECTION I, BURGOS EXTENSION ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into
a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department 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 orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
3Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL NO. 6188

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bureau of Customs, for the longest time has acquired the disparaging image of a
bribe-intensive department. A great deal of historical facts and anecdotal accounts
have alluded to serious incidents of cash changing hands over fara fees on certain
shipments of some importers. Some unscrupulous brokers who throw their weight
around would go as far as hand out grease money to expedite procedures, fanning
corruption within the bureau.

Pragmatically, the payment method in the bureau that allows for face to face transaction
is culprit. Accounts from witnesses in public hearings involving the bureau tell of certain
organic personnel receiving grease money, which is stashed away in their office
drawers.

Absent this payment system allowing for close quarters transactions
curb corrupt practices in the bureau.

will not only expedite the process. More importantly, it
corruption.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session
House ei. no6188

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE ADOPTION OF ON-LINE PAYMENT SCHEME AT THE BUREAU OF
CUSTOMS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “BOC On-line Payment Act.”

SEC. 2, There shall hereby be enforced on-line payment system at the Bureau of

Customs whereby individuals paying for any BOC transaction shall deposit their payments in the
assigned state-run bank via on-line facilities.

SEC. 3. Any person, natural or juridical, found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act
shall pay a fine of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) and/or
imprisonment for a period of one (1) year.

SEC. 4, All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6722

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that “The State shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instil health consciousness
among them.”

It is an adage that health is wealth. Every person is too busy with their work
that their health suffers. As medical care advances, our health cost also increases.
Emergency situations can occur anytime and the need of medical attention is of
utmost importance.

The purpose of providing health card to all regular employees is to help them
financially in the event of serious illness that could be very expensive. Such health
card will also provide them medical care in order to prevent possible illnesses.

A healthy workforce is a more productive workforce. Employees with health
insurance are out from sickness with fewer absences that allows them work
continuously and efficiently.

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

fepresentative
District Caloocan City


Republic of the Philippines
House of
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6722

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT MANDATING EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARDS TO THEIR
EMPLOYEES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to protect
and promote the right to health of the people and instil health consciousness among
them.

SEC. 2. Mandatory Health Card. Employers employing fifty (50) employees
and above are mandated to provide health card to their employees to be obtained
within 3 months from their regular employment.

SEC. 4. Qualified Employees. All regular employees are entitled to receive
health card.

SEC. §. Validity of Health Card. Health card is valid for one year and to be
renewed every year.

SEC. 6. Funding. The health card is to be paid by the employer.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)
national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representutines
@uezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 60 50

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to a projection of the PSA done in 2010, released July 28, 2014, by the year
2045, the Philippine population is projected to increase to 142 million. Around 50 million people
would be added in a span of 35 years. This increase in numbers would take place even if the
average annual growth rate is projected to decline significantly, from 1.73 percent during the
year of 2010 to 2015 to 0.65 percent during 2040 to 2045. The Commission on Population
(POPCOM) revealed that the Philippine population by December 31, 2017 would be 105 to 106
million.

The bill seeks to amend Section 14-A of RA 1161 by reducing the number of children
covered by the stated Acts. In the pursuit of obtaining a sustainable and ecologically balanced
environment the Philippines needs to drastically reduce its population growth to a sustainable
level which can be properly supported by Philippine territories.

To these ends the Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

2%? District Caloocan City


Republic of the Phylippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6050

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 14-A, OF REPUBLIC ACT 1161 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “SOCIAL SECURITY LAW” AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 7322.

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

SECTION 1. Section 14-A of Republic Act No. 1161, known as the “Social Security Law” as
amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

A covered female employee who has paid at least three monthly maternity contributions
in the twelve ~ month period preceding the semester of her childbirth, abortion or miscarriage
and who is currently employed shall be paid a daily maternity benefit equivalent to one hundred
percent (100%) of her present basic salary, allowances and other benefits or the cash equivalent
of such benefits for [sixty (60)] ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) days subject to the
following conditions:

“(e) That the maternity leave benefits provided under this Section shall be paid only for the first
[four] THREE (3) deliveries.

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, such parts or portions not affected thereby shall remain in full force
and effect.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders,
issuances, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are contrary
to and inconsistent with any provisions of this act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6001

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Apprenticeships are a tool to provide opportunity to Jearn on the job
and at the same time open doors for employment. From a traditional
standpoint, a novice is trained by a master craftsman or craftswoman in
order to learn the skills of doing a certain task. On the other hand, under
a structured apprenticeship program, students are trained under the close
supervision of employers in the actual work settings.

As opposed to the usual on-the-job (OJT) training requirement of
schools which last only about 300 to 600 hours, successful apprenticeship
programs actually last for around 12 months, which means that a senior
graduating college student would actually spend his final school-year
learning in the actual employment or work-setting.

The apprenticeship program is seen as a potential solution to the
academe-industry gap which has hounded the Philippine educational
system for the past five decades mainly because most of young Filipinos
who fresh college graduates, actually lack employable skills and
knowledge.

This Act seeks to address the long-standing issue of academe-industry
gap that has been a challenge to our educational system.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit no. 8001

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
FOR ALL GRADUATING COLLEGE STUDENTS

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Mandatory
Apprenticeship Program for College Students Act of 2017.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall establish means to promote
quality education and learning experience to the Filipino youth.

SEC. 3. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is hereby mandated
to sit down, discuss and develop with the various representatives of the
industries on how to set up a viable student apprenticeship program that
would enable graduating college students to acquire relevant training and
skills.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Seasaseszsue

Introduced by Representatives Hograles (K.A.), Alvarez (P.), Farias, Zasora (Wa. C.

Republic of the Philippines
NOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

6215

ROUSE BILL HO.

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Ir, Salceda, Biazon, Dinaporo (M.), Duavit, Lanete, Dy, Cajuangco, Del Nar, Vargas, Lobregat, Go (A.C.), tuiez-Halanyaon,
Villafuerte, Jr., Jalosjos, Amante, Cuaresaa, Antonino, Sambar, Alnonte, Calixto-Rubiano, Cari, Celeste, Cerafic
Gonzalez, Prinicias-Agabas, Ranos, Jr., Sacdalan, Villarica, Abellanosa, Aragones, frenas, Casinero, Sahali, Suansing

{E.), Acosta, Alonte-Haguiat, Bagatsing, Bernos, Fernando, Gonzaga, Malapitan, Matugas IT, Hava, Kita, Nolasco, Pacquiao,
Papandayan, Ir., Pinentel, Suansing, Jr., Veloso, Mangaoang, Savellano, Siac, ficharon, Jr., Bulut-Begtang, Yap (A),
Waceda, Lopez (N.L.), Sagarbarria, irquez, Gasataya , Enverga, ),

{E.), Sy-Alvarada, Garcia IIT, Laogan, Estrella III, Manalo, Paduano, Montoro, Ungab, Roque (R.), Fortuna, Arbison,
Tejada, fmatong, Abad, Catanco, Adiong, Agarao, Deloso-Montalla, Gorriceta, Linkaichong, Rogan, Sarmiento (E.M.
Vargas-Alfonso, Nataoil, Mellana, Pancho, Silverio, Uy (J.), Zubiri, Cua, Brasas, Canana, Lacson, Salo, Tan (S.A.),
Uybarreta, Go (M.), Nangudadatu, Cagas, Espina, Hofer, Espino

an ACT

‘38 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIATY-ONE, TWO
39° THOUSAND AND EIGHTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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Section 1. Appropriation of Funds. The following suas,
46 funds in the National Treasury of the Philippines not otherwise appropriated, for the operatic

s0 auch thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated any
of the Governeent of the Republic of the

47 Philippines from January one to Deceaber thirty-one, two thousand and eighteen, except uhere otherwise specifically provided herein

SRataeeseesearanessesers
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6271

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The southern portion of Souther Leyte Province is one area where
a government radio station is needed.

Unfortunately, the government owned radio station DYSL is
operating in Sogod, Southern Leyte which is unable to reach broadcast to
the municipalities in the south.

To address this issue the government needs to transfer the radio
station in Sogod town to the Municipality of Liloan in order to cover the
towns down south to San Ricardo, the southernmost municipality . In this
manner, the information needed by the public to know will be spread by
the government owned radio station where it is needed most.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6271

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE TRANSFER OF RADYO NG BAYAN DYSL IN SOGOD TO LILOAN,
SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. The government owned Radyo ng Bayan , commonly known as DYSL
radio station in the Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte is hereby
mandated to be transferred in the Municipality of Liloan, Province of Southem Leyte.

SECTION 2. The concerned agency shall implement the transfer of the aforesaid
radio station within sixty (60) from the approval of this Act.

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

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

17" Congress
2"4 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6214

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the
rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise
mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of free education in the
elementary and high school levels.

This bill proposes to establish a National High School in Barangay Sugod,
City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Sugod National High School.
The establishment of Sugod National High School will directly benefit the students of
Barangay Sugod and the neighboring barangays.

The establishment of the proposed Sugod National High School is in
consonance with the State's constitutional duty to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make
education accessible to all.

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



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

17" Congress
2” Regular Session

6214

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY SUGOD, CITY OF
VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO BE KNOWN AS SUGOD NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Sugod, City of
Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Sugod National High School

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

Section 3. 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,
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Republic of the Philippines Lye

Congress of the Phi is R oO
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sient VED Al
Quezon City Son 2017

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6079

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This proposed bill seeks to reintroduce House Bill No. 3976 which was approved
on Third Reading during the Sixteenth Congress.
Fundamentally, the proposal of this bill considers and in harmony with
constitutional right of every person to freedom of speech and of expression by declaring as

a policy of the State the observance of press freedom in all educational institutions.

Declaring July 25 of every year as the National Campus Press Freedom Day is in
recognition with the constitutional mandate of the freedom of press and of expression.

Hence, this bill is submitted for its consideration and approval.

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MANUEL JOSE M/DALAPE


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6079

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE
NATIONAL CAMPUS PRESS FREEDOM DAY

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

Section 1. This Act shall be known as the National Campus Press Freedom Day.

Sec. 2, It is hereby declared as a policy of the State to promote, protect and
safeguard the freedom of speech, expression or of the press as a constitutionally guaranteed
right under the Constitution. In view thereof, it befits the State to declare as a matter of
policy the observance of such fundamental right, especially in all educational institutions,
both public and private, within its jurisdiction.

Sec. 3. The 25" of July of every year is hereby declared as National Campus Press
Freedom Day.

Sec. 4 All educational institutions are hereby mandated to provide their full
support and assistance to events and activities to be conducted by students in recognition
of the National Campus Freedom Day.

Sec. 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.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6498

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce
locally or abroad. Also, this bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and
Accredition Center in Bulakan, Bulacan. The creation of the TESDA Center in Bulakan will
cater to its 14 barangays as well as the neighboring barangays of Obando and the City of
Malolos.

This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well
as its nearby municipalities by way of possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant
to further improve their quality of life.

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

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

649
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BULAKAN, IN THE
PROVINCE OF BULACAN

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

SEC. 1. — There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Bulakan, in the

province of Bulacan

SEC. 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year
thereafter.

SEC. 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause — If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby
and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause — tis Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pare: _23 AUG a
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Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session J

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HOUSE BILLNO. 6241

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS
First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pangalo Island in the first district of the province of Bohol is comprised of two
municipalities, namely: Dauis and Panglao. The island has a land area of 94.3 square
kilometers.

The municipality of Dauis, one of the oldest town in Bohol, is home to twelve (12)
barangays. Assumption of our Lady Shrine Parish and Hinagdanan cave are situated
there. On the other hand, the municipality of Panglao is a major tourism destination in
the province. It houses ten (10) barangays and hosts one of the most beautiful beaches
in the country. For the longest time, the island over which these two municipalities are
found is referred to as Panglao Island.

Hence, in order to correct geographical misrepresentation, avoid confusion and,
most importantly, properly give due recognition to the municipality of Dauis, this bill
seeks to rename Panglao Island to Dauis-Panglao Island in the first district of the
province of Bohol.

Itis for this purpose that this bill is being sought to be passed.

Bit
wef ii RELAMPAGOS


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6241

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS
First District, Bohol

“AN ACT RENAMING PANGLAO ISLAND TO
DAUIS-PANGLAO ISLAND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1, The island of Panglao with an area of 94.53 square kilometers is
hereby renamed to Dauis-Panglao Island. The island is located in Bohol Province and
comprises two municipalities: Dauis and Panglao.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hereby
directed to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved,