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Republic of the Philippine:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’

DATE:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

Quezon City mae
By:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session Re RETON Wa
House Bi No, _7 | BILLS AND inne SERVICE

Introduced by: HON. ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Laoag By-Pass Road is a national infrastructure project intended to
decongest traffic and facilitate efficient travel of goods and persons to further
stimulate tourism and economic development in the north. This project was
realized under the term of Representative Rodolfo C. Farifias of the First
District of Hocos Norte as part of the Congressman’s numerous
achievements.

On November 15, 2015, the son and namesake of the Representative,
Rodolfo G. Farifas Jr. met a fatal vehicular accident along the Laoag By-
Pass Road. He died at the age of twenty (20) years old, leaving behind a
legacy as a young public servant. Rodolfo G. Farifias, Jr. served as president
of the Sangguniang Kabataan for the province, pushing for local reforms and
stimulating participative governance and initiative in the youth of Ilocos
Norte.

This bill is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Rodolfo G.
Farifias Jr., as a son, as a youth leader, and as a dedicated public servant -
that even in his death, he will be remembered as a man of service through
the Laoag By-Pass Road.

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

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ROMERO M1IRO” S. QUIMBO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 07

Introduced by: HON, ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

AN ACT
NAMING THE LAOAG BY-PASS ROAD AS THE RODOLFO G. FARINAS
JR. HIGHWAY

SECTION 1. The Laoag By-Pass Road located in Laoag City is hereby
named as Rodolfo G. Farifias Jr. Highway.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall include
in their annual budget the funds necessary for the implementation of this
Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days following the completion
of 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 ol
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First Regular Session

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Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the Alambre National Agricultural High School in Barangay
Alambre, Toril District, Davao City.

The government aims to promote the right of all citizens to quality education pursuant to the
1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“ 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 1,
Article X!V, The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987)

Barangay Alambre is located in the mountainous territory of Toril Distirct, Davao City. To be
able to attend school, students, not only from Barangay Alambre but also those from neighboring
barangays of Tagluno, Tungkalan, Camansi and Daliaon Plantation, have to travel all the way to
Barangay Toril Poblacion, which are several kilometers away. It is in this light that the establishment of
a public center of secondary education in Barangay Alambre will greatly alleviate the economic burden
parents have to endure to be able to send their children to school by eliminating the need to provide for
their board and lodging expenses. Furthermore, parents could better supervise their children’s education
with the proximity of the proposed high school in their community. Students would also be farther from
distractions and temptations ordinarily encountered by students who go to school in urban areas. Going
to high school right in their own barangay and near their families would, likewise, influence and
convince the youth to help their parents in the promotion and advancement of agriculture in the area.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

IN. ALBERTO T. UNGABY

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY ALAMBRE, TORIL.
DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ALAMBRE NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL 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 Alambre, Toril District, Davao City to be known as the Alambre
National Agricultural High School.
Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Alambre National Agricultural High School, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
OF REPRESENTATIVES:

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HOUSEBILLNo.___ 881

Introduced by Hon. Benhur B. Lopez Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

It may be said that our present crop of senior citizens are endowed with
better benefits now more than ever. The enactment of various pieces of legislation
has somehow alleviated their plight, especially those who are underprivileged.
Much however can still be done for these citizens who in their earlier and more
productive years has devoted their blood, sweat and tears not only to sustain their
families but to pump up the economy as well. With the state of benefits from
various social legislations already in place, further efforts at relieving and
improving their situation can still be made provided that it will not be too much
already for the State to sustain and so long as only those found to be really
qualified thereto actually benefit therefrom.

This proposal therefore envisions a free government hospitalization to
qualified senior citizens but who are 70 years in age or above and provided
further that they indigents, as properly certified.

It is hoped that this bill will be approved.

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B [UR B. LOPEZ JR.

Representative


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 881

Introduced by Hon. Benhur B. Lopez Jr.

AN ACT DIRECTING PUBLIC HOSPITALS OWNED BY THE
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO GRANT FREE HOSPITALIZATION TO
INDIGENT and QUALIFIED SENIOR CITIZENS

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

SECTION 1. A public hospital owned by the national government is hereby
directed to grant free hospitalization to indigent senior citizens aged seventy (70)
years old and above and whose indigency is certified by the Municipal or City
Social Welfare Officer of the area where he/she is a resident for at least six (6)
months prior to hospitalization.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and
regulations to effectively carry out the provision of this Act.

SECTION 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or
parts thereof not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed of modified
accordingly.

SECTION 4. 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,
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HOUSE BILLNO,_ 370 BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Milagrosa is a large but remote barangay in the Municipality of Castilla with a high
percentage of its population composed of school-age children. These children are able to
attend the elementary school which is situated within the barangay itself. However, due to
the lack of of a secondary school in the area and the relative remoteness of the barangay, their
access to an education beyond elementary school has been limited. Parents are sometimes
forced to send them to study in distant barangays, all the while worrying about their safety.

With proper education seen as the most important factor in the fight against poverty
in the rural areas, this bill seeks to establish an integrated school in Barangay Milagrosa,
Castilla, Province of Sorsogon, which shall be known as the Milagrosa Integrated School.
The school, which shall provide both elementary and secondary education, is envisioned to
serve not only the children of Milagrosa but also those from adjacent and nearby barangays.

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

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EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 35

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AT BARANGAY MILAGROSA,
CASTILLA, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, TO BE KNOWN AS THE MILAGROSA
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established an integrated high school at Barangay
Milagrosa, Castilla, Province of Sorsogon to be known as the Milagrosa Integrated School.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations

as may be necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriation for the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued operation
and maintenance of the Milagrosa Integrated School shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at least two (2)

national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

REGISTRATION UNIT

ig om cone: BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

423

HOUSE BILL No, __**

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Tumana in
the Second District of Marikina City to be known as the “Tumana National High
School”.

At present, there is no existing public or private high school in Barangay
Tumana. Students from this Barangay continue their education in other high
schools in Marikina City. However, during enrollment period, these schools
prioritize students coming from their localities, leaving students from Barangay
‘Tumana waiting for admission to said national high schools.

The establishment of a national high school in Barangay Tumana also
|, seeks to lower the average student-classroom ratio of one hundred is to one
‘(100:1) in the surrounding Barangays where they are forced to enroll and to

increase the city’s student participation rate in secondary education. This will
¢ertajfily help improve the quality of education in Marikina City, especially in
the secondary level.

In view thereof, the expedient approval of this bill is strongly
recommended.

ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO
resentative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

423
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUMANA, IN
THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO BE KNOWN AS TUMANA
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. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Tumana, in the Second District, City of Marikina, to be
known as Tumana National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

'
House Bill No,__ 851.

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4™ DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE
To improve public service, the State must recruit the best and the brightest to work in the
government. With quality personnel occupying specific plantilla positions of the government
bureaucracy, a professionalized civil service is assured.
Presently, however, qualified honor graduates from public schools are not given priority
in the hiring of government personnel. This has been the practice notwithstanding the

investment by the government spends in education in colleges and universities.

This bill mandates the government to prioritize the hiring of honor graduates from public
schools in various positions.

Support for the enactment of this measure is earnestly requested.

SAeiitarsen

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

851

House Bill No.

Tntroduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4™ DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT
PRIORITIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF HONOR GRADUATES FROM STATE
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES IN
GOVERNMENT

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 “Civil Service Honor Act”.
SEC. 2. Priority in Civil Service Appointments. ~ Honor graduates shall be prioritized

in the appointment of civil service employees. Provided, That, such applicants possess all
minimum qualifications for the position as mandated by law.

SEC. 3. Penalties. ~ The Civil Service Commission shall impose the following
administrative sanctions for violation of this Act:

a.) First violation ~ reprimand;

b,) Second violation ~ suspension for two (2) months without pay; and

c.) Third violation and subsequent violations hereof ~ suspension for six (6) months
without pay.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Civil Service Commission shall
promulgate the implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, rules and regulations or portions thereof,
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SEC. 6. Separability Clause. ~ If any provisions of this Act, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance be declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this
Act or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected by such declaration,

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 680

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15 and 16" Congress, seeks to
convert the Naguilian-Bagulin Road in the Province of La Union into a national road.

The Second District of La Union is the gateway to the North, Many residents,
visitors, entrepreneurs and most especially the farmers prefer to travel by land to reach
the Ilocos region and Baguio City. Farmers especially need roads that are in good
condition to take their produce to the markets in a fast and efficient manner. However,
some provincial roads are not properly maintained mainly due to lack of funds. The
deplorable condition of some of these roads poses a hazard to the public and a hindrance
to the growth of the area.

It is thus imperative that the government provide roads that are in tip-top condition
to afford convenient, quick and safe travel for all. This will definitely boost the economy
of the District and accessibility to the rest of the Province.

What would further enhance the productivity of the region would be the
nationalization of some of its roads. Doing so would improve the economic activities of
the area and businesses could continue even during inclement weather and at times when
other roads are damaged.

This bill then seeks to convert the Naguilian-Bagulin road into a national road.

The problems aforementioned will be resolved with this conversion as support will be



available from the national government and through funds allocated for congressional
districts.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Picnic

SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.
Second District, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO 680

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NAGUILIAN - BAGULIN ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Naguilian—Bagulin Road in the Province of La Union is hereby

converted into a national road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the

funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
HULSE JF REPRES“NTATIVES
RECEIVED
12 JUL 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

RESISTATON UNIT.
BULLS AN 1 NOX SERVICE

nouse pmo. 798

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology, arts,
culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school. That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education. As such, it is mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardless if age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representa‘ior. is filling this bill for the creation of National fiigh School in Barangay
Canalate, City of Malolos, in the I* District of Bulacan to be known as the Canalate National
High School.

JOSE ANTOMO R. svatvananel]



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session
96
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CANALATE,
CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS CANALATE
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. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
establishment, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High School
in the Barangay Canalate, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Canalate
National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Implementations. The Secretary of the Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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First Regular Session )

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Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Much of the inimical effects of poverty the country experiences these days are being passed
on to the most vulnerable sector- the youth. Most of today’s youth do not have sufficient means to
finish high school, ot at least reach such level.

In the Province of ‘Tarlac, most elementary school graduates seek better and more
specialized learning institutions to further their learning experience, To many, this can only be
achieved by enrolling in a science high school that would promote their skills in science and
technology: skills that are proven to be very important in present day standards, Providing for high
calibre education is one major step’ to respond to this problem. Providing it for free and easy
accessibility is another.

The bill aims to advance the tight to free and quality education of every Filipino youth,
particularly in the secondary level, It seeks for the establishment of an institution that would
promote learning, while providing for employment opportunities to qualified instructors in the area.

The future of any society depends on the kind of youth it has. But the future of these youth
depends on the endeavours this present generation has committed itself to.

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

VICTOR Al Y:
Representative, 2" Djistrict of Tarlac



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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill'No, 869

Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap

AN ACT.
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF TARLAC, PROVINCE OF
TARLAC TO BE KNOWN AS THE TARLAC NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School.

under the supervision of the Department of Ei

There is hereby established,

ation, a national science high school in the city of
Tarlac, Province of Tarlac to be known as the Tarlac National Science High School.

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

SECTION 3.- Implementation. ‘The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers often brave rain or shine just to be present in their
respective classes. In rural areas, they also have to walk mountains and hills
aside from facing harsh and extreme weather conditions in their daily trip to
work.

These circumstances make public school teachers more vulnerable to
different types of illnesses. Consequently, medical expenses will bite into
their meager income. The bottom line, health of public school teachers is
seriously compromised which will also compromise the health of their
students.

Neglecting their need for medical allowance will also result in the neglect
for the health of both teachers and their students.

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

JUCIETA R. CORTUNA

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 89

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

AN ACT
PROVIDING MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1. A medical allowance amounting two thousand pesos (2,000.00)
per month is hereby provided for public school teachers of basic and higher education
nationwide including those who are teaching in the alternative learning system of the
Department of Education.

The amount provided as medical allowance for public school teachers under this
section shall be subject to regular adjustment every five (5) years. The extent of the
adjustment shall be determined by the agency concerned with the implementation of this

Act in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Education, State Universities and

Colleges


SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Education, State Universities and Colleges shall issue their corresponding rules and

regulation necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws or parts of any law, orders, rules, and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended

accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. 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,
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON, JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As the First Republic in Asia, our country must be proud of our strong democratic and
republican ideals as a nation. It was 12 June 1898 when General Emilio Aguinaldo declared
the Philippines free from the yoke of foreign subjugation. The upheaval of nationalistic fervor
leading to our independence was followed with cool and calm thought to make the gains for
Philippine democracy and republicanism more lasting and permanent through the esactment
of the first organic law for the Philippine Republic.

vhe significance of 23 January 1899 is the First Philippine Republic came into being
as the sovereign choice of the people. It is a conscious choice to reject dictatorial and
revolutionyy government and establish for all the future Filipino generations the groundwork
for democracy.

It is therefore of much importance that we need to commemorate 23 January every
year. As the beginning of Filipino democracy and self-government, indigenously concluded,
‘magnifies the political maturity and readiness of our forefathers at the turn of that century.

Our beliefs and aspirations as a nation, united in pursuit for life, liberty and enjoyment
of the benefits of our democracy, is encapsulated by our rich and noble history. I hope that
we can give due recognition with this great feat-and achievement of our forviathers in
commemorating 23 January as a national holi



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17 Congress
First Regular Session

nouse Bi, No. 477

Iniroduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE DECLARATION

OF THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SEC. 1. This Act shall be known as “The First Philippine Republic Day”.
(C. 2. January 23 of every year is hereby declared as “the First Philippine
Republic Day” which shall be a special working holiday in the entire
country to commemorate the declaration of the First Philippine Republic
on January 23, 1899, held at the Barasoain in the City of Malolos,
Province of Bulacan.

SEC. 3, The National Historical Commission, in coordination with the Department of
Education, shall plan and implement activities for “The First Philippine
Republic Day” and ensure that the significance of this historical event will
continue to inspire and instill of pride on the rich and noble history of the

Filipino nation,

4, If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not
affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

. All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances or portions thereof which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or

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ete or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRES; NTATIVES

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Seventeenth Congress BY:
First Regular Session

95

REGISTRATION UNE

HOUSE BILL NO. BRCSAND WEX SERVICE

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the Camansi National High School in Barangay
Camansi, Toril District, Davao City.

The government aims to promote the right of all citizens to quality education pursuant
to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“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 1, Article X!V, The Constitution of the Republic of the

Philippines, 1987)

Barangay Camansi is located in the mountainous territory of Toril Distirct, Davao City.
To be able to attend high school, students, not only from Barangay Camansi but also those
from neighboring barangays of Tagluno, Tungkalan, Alambre and Daliaon Plantation, have
to travel all the way to Barangay Toril Poblacion, which are several kilometers away. It is in
this light that the establishment of a public center of secondary education in Barangay
Camansi will greatly alleviate the economic burden farmers have to endure to be able to send
their children to high school by eliminating the need to provide for their board and lodging
expenses. Furthermore, parents could better supervise their children’s education with the
proximity of the proposed high school in their community. Students would also be farther
from distractions and temptations ordinarily encountered by students who go to school in
urban areas. Going to high school right in their own barangay and near their families would,
likewise, influence and convince the youth to help their parents in the promotion and
advancement of agriculture in the area.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

IN. ALBERTO T. UNGAR,


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 795

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAMANSI,
TORIL DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAMANSI 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 Camansi, Toril District, Davao City to be
known as the Camansi National High School.
Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Camansi National High School, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

389

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.

Introduced by REP. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE

RESOLUTION URGING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES TO DONATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE
VICTIMS OF TYPHOON FERDIE

WHEREAS, on 14 September 2016, a Category 4 Typhoon named “Ferdie"
(international name “Meranti"), struck the Province of Batanes;

WHEREAS, Typhoon Ferdie is, so far, the strongest typhoon to hit the
Philippines this year with maximum winds of up to 215 km/h and gustiness
of up to 250 km/h;

WHEREAS, a total of 1,224 houses were damaged by Typhoon Ferdie. Of
these, 292 homes were “totally damaged” in the towns of Basco, Itbayat,
Uyugan and Ivana;

WHEREAS, according to the National Disaster and Risk Reduction
Management Council (NDRRMC), Typhoon Ferdie caused power outages,
faulty communication lines, and limited water supply in the province;

WHEREAS, according to the provincial government, as of 19 September
2016, the damage caused by Typhoon Ferdie has reached Php 445 million in
four (4) towns of Batan Island including Basco, and Php 68 million for
Itbayat. Damage cost is expected to rise as there are no estimates yet for
Sabtang.

WHEREAS, the typhoon severely limited access to basic necessities such as
food, water, clothing, and shelter in the affected areas;

WHEREAS, due to the onslaught of Typhoon Ferdie in Batanes, the

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Provincial Board declared the province under a state of calamity on 15 September
2016;

WHEREAS, recognizing the need for aid and relief during this difficult time, the
House of Representatives hereby extends financial assistance to the victims of
this calamity;

WHEREAS, said assistance will be funded by the voluntary contributions
pledged by Members of the House of Representatives, thru a one-time donation
to be deducted from donor-representative’s monthly salary;

WHEREAS, payee for the said assistance will be addressed to Bishop Camilo D.
Gregorio and Governor Marilou H. Cayco with Account Name “Gregorio,
Camilo D. & Cayco, Marilou H.” and Checking Account No. 357678700037 at
PNB - BASCO BRANCH, for the Bangon Batanes Task Force.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved by the House of
Representatives, to urge its members to provide financial assistance to the victims
of Typhoon Ferdie in the Province of Batanes.

Adopted,

Sittiovh,

JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE
District Representative
6% District of Quezon City
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Quezon City
BY:
First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

833

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INOEX
House Bill No. SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In Municipal Resolution No. 2011-2041, the Sangguniang Bayan of
Compostela, Compostela Valley Province expressed the sense of the local
government unit to have the Montevista-Cateel National Highway traversing the
municipality of Compostela, New Compostela Valley Province renamed into the
Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. National Highway. This is consistent with their desire to
honor the late national hero whose role and involvement in nation-building and
dedication to public service greatly affected our people. If favorably passed into law,
the proposal will not only remind those using the national highway of the noble
deeds of the great man whose martyrdom sparked the EDSA Revolution in 1986,
but will likewise inspire them to emulate his example of selfless service to the nation.

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

MARIA . ZAMORA

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Howse BitlNo,___ 833

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MONTEVISTA-CATEEL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAVERSING
THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE
INTO THE BENIGNO S. AQUINO. JR. NATIONAL HIGHWAY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. The Montevista-Cateel National Highway traversing the municipality
‘of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province is hereby renamed Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.

National Highway.
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,

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First Regular Sessi

House Bill No.

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SE2VICE

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under our present Social Security Law, it is the policy of the
state to establish, develop, provide, and perfect a sound and viable tax
exempt social service suitable to the needs of the people throughout
the country which shall provide to cover employees and their families
protection against the hazards of disability, sickness, old age, and
death with a view to promoting their well-being in the spirit of social
justice.

While the declared policy of the state in establishing the Social
Security System (SSS) is indeed laudable and ideal, the sad reality is
that disability or sickness by relying solely on the retirement, disability
and sickness benefits and pensions due him from the Social Security
System.

The Social Security System must therefore devise a means to
increase the benefits that should accrue to its members. The system is
in a very stable financial position and can very well afford to increase
the benefits of its members. For instance, for the year 2011, the actual


collections of SSS member contributions totaling P85.971 billion and
yet it only paid in benefits a total of P82.760 million only. In the
Process it added another P314.673 million to Reserves. Thess figures
demonstrate that the SSS can and should increase the benefits to its
members is therefore imperative and urgent,

System (GSIS) who have been regularly receiving dividends.

Considering the merits of this proposal, the support of my
colleagues in this chamber is earnestly requested,

eee. ON,

ERIC OLIVAREZ


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

SEVENTEENTH (17) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

185

House Bill No. >‘

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT REQUIRING THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM TO
DECLARE DIVIDENDS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 1161 ACCORDINGLY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by Congress in Session assembled:

SECTION 1.The Social Security Law (Republic Act No. 1161 as
amended) shall be further amended by including sections Sec. 14-B
which shall read as follows:

“ Sec. 14-B Dividends ~ An annual dividend shall be granted to all
covered members of the system whose coverage has been in force for at
least one (1) year in accordance with a dividend allocation formula
determined by the Commission.”

SECTION 2. All other provisions of republic act as amended shall
remain the same.

SECTION 3. Pertinent provisions of other laws and presidential
issuances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 4, This act shall take
publication in three (.

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Publication shall not be later than seven
this bill,

effect fifteen days after its
er of general circulation. The
(7) days after the approval of

APPROVED.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS| BILLS AND INDEX srRViCE
First Regular Session

151

HOUSE BILL NO.

introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks the construction and operation of Skyways and/or
Subway Tunnel Network System in the First Congressional District of Cebu City,

Current economic activities in the City of Cebu put in sharp focus the
development potentials of the area towards making it a prime growth center and
more. This kind of potential and this kind of development, however, give rise to
some areas of concern. With Cebu City's projected growth, even the construction
and improvement of basic infrastructures: roads, bridges and flood control facilities
in selected areas to alleviate the serious traffic situation now obtaining will not be
adequate in the near future, given the increasing and widening areas of traffic,

The common perception is that the traffic situation in the City of Cebu,
considering the economic growth trends, population explosion rates and migration
factors, will reach a level where Skyways and/or Subway Tunnel Network System

must be constructed in congested areas.

Approval of the bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

= RAUL E DEL MAR

Republic of the Philippines


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 151

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SKYWAYS AND/OR SUBWAY TUNNEL NETWORK
SYSTEM IN THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF CEBU CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall
construct Skyways and/or Subway Tunnel Network System in congested areas in the
first congressional district of Cebu City..

SEC. 2. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall
endorse the construction of Skyways and/or Subway Tunnel Network System in
congested areas in the First District of City of Cebu for funding either through a
government guarantee Official Development Assistance (ODA) or private sector
participation under a Build-Operate Transfer (BOT) scheme as a multi-year project.

The DPWH shall be responsible for the construction of the Skyways and/or
Subway Tunnel Network System including the feasibility and detailed engineering
studies and acquisition of sites

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRI \TATIMES

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4
House Bill No, 978

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road (Agusan del Norte)-
NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road into a Secondary National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce. The
Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road (Agusan del Norte)-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de
Oro-Iligan Road provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods and services
to strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of Agusan del Norte
and other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of embarkation and
disembarkation and the provincial and city centers. The whole stretch of the road
encompasses two different regions and number of local government units.

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province and
the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent concern on
the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are unable to meet
the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This has resulted in the
bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact on the economic and
commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road
(Agusan del Norte)-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road into a Secondary
National Road has become imperative. The passage of this bill is therefore most eafnestly
sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEV! ‘EENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 378 |

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE TINIWISAN-MAGUINDA-LAS
NIEVES ROAD (AGUSAN DEL NORTE)-NRJ BUTUAN CITY-CAGAYAN DE
ORO-ILIGAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY 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 Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road (Agusan del Norte)-
NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Road is hereby converted into a National
Secondary Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH).

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

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

Approved,