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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2551

House Bill No. ___

Introduced by Representative Gerardo “Gerryboy” J. Espina, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is not unknown to many that Biliran Province is made up of group of islands.
To realize its full tourism potential, the necessary infrastructure must be provided. And
with the passage of RA 10409 otherwise known as “An Act Declaring the Province of
Biliran as Tourism Development Area and providing funds therefor” it is expected that
more foreign and local tourists will be enticed to explore the island.

This bill seeks to provide for the development, rehabilitation and modernization
of Naval Airport in the Province of Biliran, being the capital town that serves as the center
of trade and commerce in the province. Developing and upgrading the airport's
capability to handle commercial aircrafts will create more business opportunities which
would redound to the greater benefit of the province.

Furthermore, Province of Biliran is located in the Eastern Visayas Region and it is
frequently hit by typhoons and other natural calamities. During this period, calamity
assistance can be easily delivered and availed by the eight (8) island municipalities of
Biliran including the nearby provinces if there is a complete airport facility in the area.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GERARDO “GERKWBOY” J. ESPINA, JR.
Loné Distyct, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2551

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gerardo “Gerryboy” J. Espina, Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF NAVAL AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF BILIRAN AND
TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. To enhance tourism, trade and commerce in the province, the Naval
Airport in the Province of Biliran shall be developed, rehabilitated and modernized.

SEC. 2. In times of calamity assistance, Naval Airport, being located in the center
of trade and commerce can facilitate the fast delivery of services and assistance to the
eight (8) island municipalities in Biliran and to other nearby provinces thereof.

SEC 3. For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Civil Aviation Authority of
the Philippines or the Department of Transportation and Communications shall
formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation
of this Act, including the necessary support facilities such as construction of terminal
building and all other equipment indispensably required.

SEC. 4. 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. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On August 1, 1977, the road connecting the Balatoc Road in Itogon to Kias Road in 
Baguio City was declared a provincial road under Provincial Resolution No. 435, and 
named as the Baguio - Balatoc Provincial Road. 
This bill seeks to convert Baguio - Balatoc Provincial Road in the Municipality of 
Itogon, Province of Benguet into a National Road. This shall further hasten the socio-
economic development and the tourism industry of the Municipality and the Province 
since the National Government will be directly involved in the maintenance and 
improvement of the road, as well as in the promotion of tourism in the locality. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ERIC GO YAP 
July 26, 2022
9:53 am
2309


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE BAGUIO - BALATOC PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF ITOGON, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO A NATIONAL 
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Baguio - Balatoc Provincial Road in the Municipality of 
Itogon, Province of Benguet, 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 said roads, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
2309
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the 
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in 
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can 
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated 
school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education. 
This bill seeks to convert Cagui-ing Elementary School into an integrated school in 
Barangay Caliking, Municipality of Atok, Province of Benguet, which shall be known 
as the Cagui-ing Integrated School. This shall provide and promote uninterrupted 
education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.  
The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is envisioned 
to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from adjacent and 
nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance rates in these 
areas.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly recommended. 
ERIC GO YAP 
July 26, 2022
10:58 am
2320


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING 
CAGUI-ING 
ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOL 
IN 
BARANGAY 
CALIKING, MUNICIPALITY OF ATOK, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CAGUI-ING INTEGRATED 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Cagui-ing Elementary School in Barangay Caliking, 
Municipality of Atok, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated 
school to be known as Cagui-ing Integrated School. 
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Cagui-ing 
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Cagui-ing Integrated 
School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Cagui-ing Integrated School, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after 
its effectivity. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA,
BRYAN B. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGIONAL
HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11233, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the deciared policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health
of its people and instill health consciousness among them. Towards this end, the
government adopted several measures, including the Universal Health Care program
which aims to ensure that every Filipino shall receive affordable and quality health
benefits. This involves providing adequate resources — health human resources,
health facilities, and health financing. (DOH-UHC)

The Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040 aspires
that the country achieves a bed density of 4 per 1,000 population by 2040. With
105,000 hospital beds that the country currently has, an additional 400,000 beds are
still needed to achieve this. Our current bed density of 1.2 per 1,000 population is
comparable to the poorest countries in the world.

To align with the Department of Health’s development plan, this bill seeks to
upgrade the bed capacity of the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital from 100 beds
to 300 beds. Through its expansion, it is hoped that the steady influx of hospital


occupancy and the demand for quality, affordable and accessible medical care in the
region will be addressed.

Immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

REP. YSN MERCADO-REVILLA .
Representative Representative
2° District of Cavite AGIMAT Partylist

REP. RAMON “BOLO” REVILLA Ill
Representative
1" District of Cavite


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

“2534

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA,
BRYAN B. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA Ill

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGIONAL
HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11233, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Paragraph 2, Section 1 of Republic Act No. 11233, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“The bed capacity of the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital in the City of
Bacoor, Province of Cavite, is hereby upgraded from one hundred (100) to three
hundred (300).”

Sec, 2. 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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House Bill No. 2454
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Bolutohan Cave in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City as
an ecotourism site.

Bolutohan Cave is one of the tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Declaring the
Bolutohan Cave as an ecotourism site will result in the development and improvement of the
tourist site. It will also help the development of the local community.

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 2454

AN ACT
DECLARING BOLUTOHAN CAVE IN BARANGAY INDAHAG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
AS AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Bolutohan Cave Ecotourism Site. — The Bolutohan Cave located in Barangay
Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby declared an ecotourism site.

Sec. 2. Bolutohan Cave Ecotourism Master Plan. - Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the approval of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall develop an ecotourism a master plan subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. Said masterplan shall be
incorporated in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
Act No. 9593. otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009" and shall also include the
construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the area: Provided, That the
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the scenery and
resources of the area.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

See. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, presidential decrees
and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. 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
NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2967

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” Article XIV, Section
1 of the highest law of the land likewise provides that “the State shall take appropriate
steps to make such education accessible to all.”

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide the
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This bill which seeks to establish a
national high school in Barangay Tiblawan, Municipality of Governor Generoso,
Province of Davao Oriental is a vital step in this direction.

Asimilar version of this bill, which was drafted in response to the petition filed
by the citizens of Barangay Tiblawan, was previously filed by Hon. Joel Mayo Z.
Almario during the 17" and 18" Congresses. Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

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CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO,

Representative ia
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First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO," *

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY TIBLAWAN, MUNICIPALITY OF GOVERNOR GENEROSO,
PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
TIBLAWAN 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 Tiblawan, Municipality of Governor

Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Tiblawan National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Tiblawan 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 within one hundred (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2079

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. CLAUDE P. BAUTISTA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill aims to declare June 18 of every year as a special, non-
working day in the Municipality of Sta. Maria in the Province of Davao
Occidental. This date marks the founding anniversary of the Municipality
Sta. Maria which was created on June 18, 1966 by virtue of RA 004743
during the Sixth Congress.

For the past four years, we have been asking the incumbent
President for a Proclamation for the celebration of the founding
anniversary of said municipality. Since this has become an annual practice,
this representation believes that a law declaring the observation of such
event will help eliminate the inconvenience it may cause the national and
jocal government concern.

It is because of the foregoing that we seek the approval of this Bill.

CLA . BAUTISTA.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2079

Introduced by: HON. CLAUDE P. BAUTISTA

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 18 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STA.
MARIA PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 18 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Maria in the Province of Davao
Occidental in commemoration of its founding anniversary,

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

Approved.
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HOUSE BILL NO:
Introduced by Honorable Celso G. Regencia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that

all persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all
judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

The current Hall of Justice of Iligan in Tubod, Iligan City, is delipidated
and could no longer cater to the increasing demand of the people of Iligan and
Lanao del Norte for justice and other legal services, especially the areas of the
court rooms and absence of archives of legal documents and storage for pieces
of evidence. Consequently, these current deficits in the Hall of Justice in Iligan
City contributed to the delay of disposition of cases.

This bill seeks the construction of the new Hall of Justice for Iligan City
with complete facilities and appropriate archive and storage areas.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. 23 15
Introduced by Honorable Celso G. Regencia

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF TWO BILLION PESOS
(PHP2,000,000.00) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HALL OF
JUSTICE FOR ILIGAN CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE

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

SECTION 1. Authorization -The Department of Justice (DOJ) is hereby
authorized to construct the new Hall of Justice for the City of Iligan.

SECTION 2. Funding Allocation - The Amount of Two Billion Pesos
(Php 2,000,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the annual budget of the
DOJ as provided by the General Appropriations Act.

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

circulation.

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No.2 447

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Tabion in the 2™ District of Cagayan de Oro
City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time fisher folks who mainly rely on fish and marine resources for their livelihood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely uplift the livelihood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

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

RUFJS B. RODRIGUEZ


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 2447

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY TABLON IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Tabion in the 2” District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concemed. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
‘Appropriations Act. The local government units concemed shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodri,

House Bill No, 2441
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Agusan in the 2™ District of Cagayan de
Oro City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time fisher folks who mainly rely on fish and marine resources for their livelinood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely uplift the livelihood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

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

RUFS B. RODRIGUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No, 2441

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY AGUSAN IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Agusan in the 2% District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2997

House Bill No. __

Introduced by REP. PRINCESS RIHAN M. SAKALURAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

‘The Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons Act or Republic Act No. 7277 (RA 7277) enunciates the
State's positive stance in the protection of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Indeed, RA 7277
echoes the salutatory mandate of the State to give full support and integrate in the mainstream
society PWDs.

It is emphasized that disabled persons shall be of primary concer of the State. However, there is a
need to recognize that it has been difficult to integrate PW1s in the society where discrimination on
account of their disabilities are rampant.

As to not let the State’s duties be a mere lip service, this bill is filed for two purposes: 1) Deterrence;
and 2) Protection. By explicitly legislating that crimes committed against PWDs is an aggravating
circumstance, it is aspired that would-be perpetrators of crimes be deterred to commit offen:
against PWDs. Further, through this legislation, it is hoped that PWDs would be afforded more
protection from the State. Indeed, increased penalties by aggravating circumstances, is a pre-emptive
measure of fulfilling the State’s duties with our PWDs

‘To reach this lofty goal of protecting our PWDs, immediate passage of this bill is carnestly sought.



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ig 2997

House Bill No, __*

Introduced by REP. PRINCESS RIHAN M. SAKALURAN

AN ACT
INSTITUTING VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES AS AN
AGGARAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 14 OF THE REVISED
PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10951

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

Section 1. ‘The Revised Penal, as amended by Republic Act No. 10951, is hereby amended by
inserting a new section designated as Article 14 (22) to read as follows:

Article 14. Aggravating Cirumstances. ‘Ve following are aggravating
circumstances:

x ~ x

22. That the crime be committed against Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs) in accordance with Republic Act No. 7277 or the Magna
Carta for Disabled Persons Act” and its amendments,

Section 2. Separability Clause. Should any provision hercin be declared unconstitutional, the same
shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Act.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or other issuances ot parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.

Section 4. Ffetinity. 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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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2 1 18

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to authorize the local sanggunians of the municipalities and cities,
except in Metropolitan Manila to designate tricycle lanes in public roads or highways
within their respective jurisdiction.

It has been observed that in practically all places in the Philippines, especially in
the urban centers where volume of four-wheeled vehicles are concentrated, the tricycles
have to exert extra efforts to find road lanes resulting in some slight or even major
accidents that caused monstrous traffic jams in the area. The designation of tricycle lanes
will help avoid incidents of road collisions as tricycles will not have to maneuver for road
spaces like constantly moving from one place to another just to be able to move forward
or ahead of other vehicles. This will also show some sort of discipline among the drivers
of tricycles and other vehicles as they will have to stick to the designated lane and will not
continuously swerve that cause in some cases not only traffic altercations among drivers |
but also accidents that even further delay the travel time.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2 118

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL SANGGUNIANS OF MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES,
EXCEPT IN METROPOLITAN MANILA, TO DESIGNATE TRICYCLE LANES IN
PUBLIC ROADS OR HIGHWAYS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ANY VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The local sanggunians of the municipalities and cities, except in
Metropolitan Manila, are hereby authorized to designate tricycle lanes in public roads or
highways within their respective jurisdiction

SEC. 2. Any person found guilty of violating this Act shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment as the local sanggunian shall impose which, in no case, shall be less than
six (6) months nor more than one (1) year.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2121

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The most common mode of transportation in municipalities and cities to ferry
passengers in rural areas is what is commonly called tricycle. While the power to regulate
the operation of tricycles and grant franchises for the operation thereof have been
devolved to municipalities and cities by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, subject to the guidelines
prescribed by the Department of Transportation, the explicit restriction is that the regular
route of service is limited only to areas within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality
or city which issued the franchise. The tricycle drivers, in most cases, are afraid to travel
outside of the territorial boundary for fear of apprehension by government authorities.
Therefore, the passengers, even in emergency cases like bringing patients to hospitals
located at neighboring town or city, have to transfer another tricycle or car causing
unwarranted delay that may endanger or cost the life of the patients

It is therefore the paramount objective of this bill to provide relief to tricycle drivers
and passengers by allowing tricycles to freely travel beyond the regular route of service
without fear of apprehension for violating the terms and condition of the franchise

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill

ROSEMARIE PANOTES

Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2121

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE ROSEMARIE C. PANOTES

AN ACT
ALLOWING TRICYCLES TO TRAVEL BEYOND THE REGULAR ROUTE OF SERVICE
AS EMBODIED IN THEIR FRANCHISE IN EMERGENCY CASES AS DETERMINED
BY CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
ANY VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Tricycles are hereby allowed to travel beyond their regular route of
service as embodied in their franchise in emergency cases as determined by concerned
government authority.

SEC. 2. Any person found guilty of violating this Act shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment as the local sanggunian shall impose which, in no case, shall be less than
six (6) months nor more than one (1) year.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Land
Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), in consultation with the
Leagues of Municipalities and Cities, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for
its implementation

SEC, 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly

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

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS ) fe
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No. 2443

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in Barangay Lapasan in the 2"
District of Cagayan de Oro City.

These multi-species marine hatcheries will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries in the concerned barangay. It will also give the fisherfolks
the opportunity to undergo training and lear and improve present practices to improve
productivity.

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but
the entire city as well. It will also provide additional empfoyment and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood.

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

RUFS B. ROI VEZ

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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bil No. 2443

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY LAPASAN IN
THE 2%° DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR BAL

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 Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agricultufe (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine
hatchery in Barangay Lapasan in the 2™ District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years affer the construction of the multi-species
marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit concerned
through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's Program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in Barangay Lapasan in the 2 District of
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. ed

The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, réidhitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery

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

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 2445
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Macabalan in the 2! District of Cagayan de
Oro City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time fisher folks who mainly rely on fish and marine resources for their livelihood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely uplift the livelihood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is eamestly requested.

RUFYS B. RODRIGUEZ


NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 2445

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY MACABALAN IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Macabalan in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concemed. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concemed shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

Approved,
)
Republic of the Philippines a
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iS RECEIVED
Quezon City DATE July 29, 2022
NINETEENTH CONGRESS ey a

First Regular Session

House Bill No,_2761_

Introduced by Representative JOSEPH GILBERT F. VIOLAGO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes the conversion of the provincial road from Brey. Mabini to Caridad
Norte in Llanera, Nueva Ecija going to San Jose City, Nueva Ecija into a national road.

The provincial road is 14.1 Kilometers long and is an alternate route from
Northern Luzon going to Central Luzon, from Cagayan or Pangasinan or from San Jose
City via Llanera going to the cities of Palayan/ Cabanatuan, Gapan, Manila, and going
back.

Unfortunately, the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija lacks the necessary
funds for the maintenance of the said provincial road. National funds can better cover
the cost of improving and maintaining the road for better mobility of people, goods and
services to and from Llanera, Nueva Ecija.

Support and approval for this proposed legislation are hereby earnestly sought.

JOSEPH GILBERT F. VIOLAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,_2761 _

Introduced by Representative JOSEPH GILBERT F. VIOLAGO

AN ACT CONVERTING SAN JOSE CITY — BALER, AURORA VIA CARIDAD
NORTE — MABINI LLANERA ROAD, NUEVA ECIJA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1, The Brgy. Mabini - Caridad Norte Provincial Road in the Municipality of
Uanera, Province of Nueva Ecija is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation and maintenance of the
said road shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Public Works and
Highways under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for its repair and maintenance 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,
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS ? 5 wh
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } G DATE: YUL 2 Fazer) H
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodrique<<

House Bill No. 2455
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Calabera Cave in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City as
an ecotourism site

Calabera Cave is one of the tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Declaring the
Calabera Cave as an ecotourism site will result in the development and improvement of the
tourist site. It will also help the development of the local community.

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
House BilINo, 2459

ANACT
DECLARING CALABERA CAVE IN BARANGAY. INDAHAG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AS
AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Calabera Cave Ecotourism Site. - The Calabera Cave located in Barangay
Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby declared an ecotourism site.

Sec. 2. Calabera Cave Ecotourism Master Plan. - Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the approval of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall develop an ecotourism a master plan subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. Said masterplan shall be
incorporated in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
Act No. 9593. otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009" and shall also include the
Construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the area: Provided, That the
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the scenery and
resources of the area.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

See. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, presidential decrees
and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. 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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS,

First Regular Session

2965

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that "the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” Article XIV, Section
1 of the highest law of the land likewise provides that “the State shall take appropriate
steps to make such education accessible to all.”

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide the
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This bill which seeks to establish a
national high school in Barangay San Roque, Municipality of San Isidro, Province of
Davao Oriental is a vital step in this direction.

Asimilar version of this bill, which was drafted in response to the petition filed
by the citizens of Barangay San Roque, was previously filed by Hon. Joel Mayo Z.
Almario during the 17" and 18" Congresses. Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

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CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO.
Representative
2m District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

965

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SAN ROQUE, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO,
PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS:
SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, a national high school in Barangay San Roque, Municipality of San Isidro,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as San Roque National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the San Roque 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 within one hundred (120) days after its

effectivity.

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.