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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House piixo,__ 3338

Introduced by DOUGLAS S. HAG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 12, Article II of the 1987 Constitution on the Declaration of Principles and State Policies,
explicitly provided that: “The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen
the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the
life of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of
the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive the support of the
Government”.

The common welfare of society as well as the good of the individual depends to a great extent
upon the proper education and training of children. The youth of today will be tomorrow’s citizens. These
itizens will be as they have been prepared and guided in their youth. The government, therefore, should
equally share in the inherent right and duty of parents in the training of their children to be good, useful,
and worthy citizens by giving them support to prepare their children for future positions of responsibility
and leadership.

While the natural and primary responsibility for educating the child rests
also has a distinct interest in this matter since a proper education ~ human
religious, civic —is necessary for social well-being.

the family, the State
tic, vocational, moral,

It is, therefore, the duty of the State to see that these obligations are fulfilled by parents (through
compulsory education laws), and to supply the essential educational fa
private initiative is unable to furnish.

such means a which



Thus, encouraging the production of at least one (1) college graduate for every Filipino family is
highly encourage not only to give flesh to the State principle embodied in Section 12, Article II of the
1987 Constitution but likewise promote the development of the nation, in general.

Withal, the swift passage of this bill is highly encouraged.

DOUGLAS S. HAGEDORN
Representative, 3 Dist., Palawan


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3333

Introduced by Honorable Raneo E. Abu
2" District, Batangas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On June 20, 1964, Republic Act No. 4156 was enacted to create Philippine
National Railways (PNR) to exist for a term of fifty (50) years. Its term will expire
on June 20, 2014. This bill therefore seeks to extend the term of the Philippine

National Railways for another fifrty (50) years.

For more than a century, the PNR and before it, the Manila Railroad
Company of the Philippine Islands, has played a vital role in the socio-economic
development of the country. PNR used to operate on an extensive route from La
Union Province up to the Bicol Region. Due to various operational and mechanical
problems and destructions caused by natural calamities, operations on several areas
have been suspended. Presently, the PNR operates a commuter rail service from
Metro Manila to Calamba City, Laguna and certain parts in the Bicol Region.
During peak hours, these commuter trains are hugely patronized by the working
populace of Metro Manila as it serves as a cheaper and faster means of

transportation. To date, there are have been efforts made for the improvement,


reconstruction and rehabilitation of its facilities to provide an alternative means of

transportation and help decongest the traffic situation especially in Metro Manila.

A reliable and affordable public transportations system allows economic
activity through the efficient movement of people and delivery of goods and
services. An efficient railway system is an important component of the public
transportation system. In order for the PNR to continue its operation and further
serve as one of the major means of transportation for the commuting public, it is

imperative that its term be extended for another fifty (50) years.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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