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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

House Bill No__3202

"Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the 9.2-kilometer Panitan-Timpas-Mianay Road in the
Municipalities of Panit-an and Sigma, Province of Capiz into a National Road.

This road network connects the Municipality of Panitan in the 1 District of Capiz to
the Municipality of Sigma in the 2” District of Capiz. Improving the rough condition of
this road shall greatly benefit the residents of these two municipalities, as this would
shorten the travel distance between them by six kilometers. The area traversed by
this road network is being developed as the site of the province's cut-flower industry.
The development of this important road network shall therefore enhance the
burgeoning cut-flower business, which is now carving a niche in the cut-flower
industry in the Philippines.

While the Province of Capiz recognizes its vital role in facilitating trades and
investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not have enough
capabilities to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the Panitan-
Timpas-Mianay Road into a national road is highly imperative to ensure its proper
maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of the national
government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the Twelfth Congress and was approved on third reading by
the House of Representatives. It was subsequently transmitted to the Senate for
concurrence but the submission of appropriate requirements relative to this bill was
not completed due to the dearth of time; hence, its approval was averted.

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is eamestly
sought

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EMMANUEL A. BILLONES
Representative
1* District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

3202

House Bill No.

Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PANITAN-TIMPAS-MIANAY ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES
OF PANIT-AN AND SIGMA, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 4. The 9.2-kilometer Panitan-Timpas-Mianay Road in the
Municipalities of Panit-an and Sigma, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into a
national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of
the said road shall be charged to the appropriations 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.

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

Approved,
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Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILLS AND
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.___ 3459

Introduced by HONORABLE PABLO C. ORTEGA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to designate the 2" day of March as La Union Day and as a special
non-working holiday in the Province, By virtue of the Superior Decreto signed by Governor
General Antonio Maria Blanco on March 2, 1850, La Union was founded as the 34th
Province since the founding of Cebu in 1565. On April 18, 1854, Queen Isabella II of Spain
issued the royal decree (real orden) from Madrid confirming Blanco’s Superior Decreto.

Since then, the people of the La Union referred to March 2 as “La Union Foundation
Day”, which they commemorate every year to celebrate the rich history, great achievements
and significant contributions of its people.

Historically, La Union was carved from the nine (9) towns of Pangasinan, three (3) of
Hocos Sur and villages of the Eastern Pais del Igorotes in the Cordilleras. The name La
Union indicates the union of towns from different provinces.

Although “young” when compared to older Provinces in the region such as
Pangasinan, locos Sur and Hocos Norte, the Province developed to a progressive and
peaceful Province in keeping with its original vision of “a province geared towards peace,
prosperity, growth and development.” The original twelve (12) towns have grown to
nineteen (19) municipalities and a city. The additional eight (8) are: Santol, San Gabriel,
Bagulin, Burgos, Pugo, Tubao, Rosario and Sudipen.

In recognition of the rich culture and great achievements of this Province, this bill
seeks the declaration of March 2 of every year as “La Union Day”, which shall be a special
non-working holiday.

In view thereof, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

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P. 0 C, ORTEGI


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3459
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HONORABLE PABLO C. ORTEGA

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS
FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS “LA UNION DAY”

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

SECTION 1. March 2 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday in the Province of La Union in commemoration of its foundation anniversary to be
known as “La Union Day”.

SECTION 2. In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, or on a
nationally declared non-working holiday, the holiday shall be observed on the next following
business day.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 3597
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Quezon,
Province of Nueva Ecija

The Municipality of Quezon is one of the nine municipalities composing the First
Legislative District of Nueva Ecija, and although its proximity from Cabanatuan City
provides for better opportunities in terms of availability and accessibility of training
centers, many of the learners come from low income families, most of whom will opt
to put food on their tables than to spend what little money they have on other
expenses.

By establishing a TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality
of Quezon, learners from low income families and other marginalized individuals will
be able to pursue vocational and technical skills to better prepare them to engage in
gainful employment and entrepreneurship and help them become economically stable,
globally competitive and productive members of society.

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



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._8597

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality
of Quezon, Province of Nueva Ecija under the supervision of the TESDA.

SECTION 2. The TESDA Training and Accreditation Center shall provide
technical and vocational skills development programs designed to enhance the
knowledge, skills, attitude and work values of marginalized individuals in order to
better prepare them to engage in gainful employment and entrepreneurship.

SECTION 3. The TESDA Regional Office Ill, in consultation with the
Municipality of Quezon, Province of Nueva Ecija, shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. The TESDA Director-General shall include in its programs the
establishment of the TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of
Quezon, Province of Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shalll be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside from
any available local revenue an amount deemed appropriate for its operationalization.

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

Approved,
i{OUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
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Introduced by Representative Victoria Isabel G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to provide the public school children an opportunity to visit
museums and historical shrines free of charge.

Museums and historical shrines provide an avenue for the commemoration of
our history and cultural heritage. Public school children will have a richer
appreciation of our history and culture thru their exposure to these institutions.

This bill was approved on 3" reading in the previous Congress but did not pass

into law due to lack of material time. The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.

VICTORIA ila d



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

9
HOUSE BILL NO. 8333

Introduced by Representative Victoria Isabel G. Noel

AN ACT GRANTING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE
ADMISSION TO ALL PUBLIC MUSEUMS AND NATIONAL HISTORICAL
SHRINES AND LANDMARKS

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

SECTION 1. All public elementary school students are hereby granted free
admission to all public museums and national historical shrines and landmarks,
subject to capacity and availability as determined by the National Museum or the
National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

SEC. 2. Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the National
Museum and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in coordination
with the Department of Education, shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3858

Introduced by Representative Rico B. Geron, Anthony M. Bravo and

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill is a reenactment of Republic Act No. 9003 otherwise known as the
Social Security Condonation Law of 2008. Under R.A. No. 9003, the employer may avail
of the condonation program within six (6) months from effectivity of the Act. The
coverage of the program applies only to accrued penalties on the delinquent
contributions due on or before February 1, 2010.

This representation aims to provide the same program of a one-time authority to
condone penalties on unremitted or delinquent contributions by employers. This is to
genuinely help the employees having difficulties in availing loans because of non-
remittance by the employers of their contributions.

It has been six (6) years since the grant of condonation, hence, it is high time to
give the delinquent employers another chance to settle their penalties or delinquent
contributions for the benefit of their employees.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sou:

ANTH( M. BRAVO.
PARTYLIST, COOP NATTCO

SABINIANO $. CAMANA
PARTYLIST, COOP NATTCO


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3858

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Rico B. Geron

AN ACT REENACTING THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9003
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY CONDONATION LAW WITH A
NEW PERIOD OF AVAILMENT OF THE PROGRAM

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

Section 1. Reenactment of the Provisions of R.A. No. 9003 otherwise known as
the Social Security Condonation Law of 2010. - The provisions of the Republic Act No.
9003 shall hereby reenacted: Provided, That the period of the availment of the program
shall be within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act

Sec. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within thirty (30) days after the
effectivity of this Act, the Social Security Commission shall issue the necessary rules
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

Sec. 3. Separability Clause. - In the event that any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected by
such declaration

Sec. 4, Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and
other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 8. Effectivity, - 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 OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS Busca VON UNIT
First Regular Session gD GENK

House BILL No, 3924

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winni

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There are as many solutions as there are problems. The algorithm is so basic as to
simply adopt it. Such is the case of one of the most crucial causes of heavy gridlock in
the metropolis. Empirically, where there is a shopping mall, vehicular traffic is severe.
From the convergence of vehicles stopping one after the other at a common stop, traffic
standstill always results. However, as observed in some Metro Manila shopping malls
with a road setback provision serving as special lane for continuous traffic flow, traffic is
effectively mitigated. Such simple road setback makes perfect sense in containing-the
convergence of vehicles in shopping mall areas.

Hence, it should be a matter of legislative fiat to mandate the proVision of a road
setback among would-be shopping malls.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

31

HOUSE BILL NO.

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL SHOPPING MALL OWNERS TO PROVIDE ROAD SETBACKS ON THEIR
ESTABLISHMENTS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Road Setback System for Urban
Malls Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. Every shopping mall owner is hereby mandated to provide a road
setback on his or her establishment for the purpose of providing an extra lane for traffic
ease and movement,

SEC. 3. The Road Setback Compliance shall form part of the requirements for
the Environmental Compliance Certificate issued by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources.

SEC. 4, Any shopping mall owner who violates the provisions hereof shall be
fined with a sum of not less than FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00)
and/or imprisonment of not less than six (6) months, upon the discretion of the Court.

SEC. 5. Any provision of law, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
contrary to, of inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval, publication
in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
F REPRESENTATIVES

CCEIVED
_ 22 AUG a

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
* Regular Session

3206

House Bill No.

Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

"Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the 4.1-kilometer Cogon-Pontevedra Road in the
Municipalities of Panit-an and Pontevedra, Province of Capiz into a National Road.

This road network could have been greatly serviceable as this shortens the travel
distance between Panitan and Pontevedra by three kilometers were it not for its
rough condition. This road artery, which is always flooded during the rainy season,
shall facilitate the easy transportation of goods and products from the nearby
agricultural areas once it is developed and properly maintained

While the Province of Capiz recognizes its vital role in facilitating trades and
investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not have enough
capability to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the Cogon-
Pontevedra Road into a national road is highly imperative to ensure its proper
maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of the national
government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the 15 Congress and the same was approved on third
reading by the House of Representatives and subsequently passed by the Senate
for President Aquino's approval but the President vetoed it because of the lack of
documentary requirements. All means necessary for the completion of needed
documents are now being done by appropriate offices.

Thus, the refiling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is eamestly

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Representative
1* District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
17™ CONGRESS
14* Regular Session

3206

House Bill No.

CONVERTING THE COGON-PONTEVEDRA ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF
PANIT-AN AND PONTEVEDRA, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The 4.1-kilometer Cogon-Pontevedra Road in the Municipalities
of Panit-an and Pontevedra, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into a national
road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of
the said road shall be charged to the appropriations 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.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 83812

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No clear rule or regulation has yet been issued that will effectively contro! or
regulate the use computers in government offices by employees while in their
respective offices presumably to perform their duties and responsibilities with
utmost diligence and dedication

This bill therefore intends to institute a self-regulatory policy in all government
or public offices to observe use of computers only for work-related tasks such
that everything beyond this shall be regulated or controlled and-may
the employee to disciplinary action by his immediate sypérior or heat, of
agency.

This in gist, is the whole intent of this instant measuré and its urgent passagi
is most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 83812

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INSTITUTING SELF-REGULATORY POLICY ON GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’
USE OF COMPUTERS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN WORK-RELATED TASKS
WHILE ON WORK TIME AND PREMISES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Self-Regulatory Policy on
Computer Use in Public Offices Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. There shall be a self-regulatory policy in all government
offices especially those involved in frontline services on the use of computers
thereby restricting its use only to work-related tasks.

Use of computers on government time by any government employee
for games or similar applications shall be disallowed and such employee shall
be subject to disciplinary action by immediate superior or head of agency.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon approval

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
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Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS REGISTRATION Livi
First Regular Session | BILLS AND INDEX ssavicg

HOUSE BILL NO. 345

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is about time that MMDA traffic enforcers received what is due them. On account of
the dangers and risks that their job entails, the MMDA traffic enforcers should be
granted hazard pay equivalent to at least 20% of their basic salary and the same shall
not be subject to tax.

Now more than ever, these men and women risk their lives each time they set out and
perform their duties as traffic enforcers. Out their in the field, various risk factors are to
be contended with. With the current traffic situation in the metropolis, road safety is
principal concern. Motor vehicles’ number is increasing to an unmanageable rate. Let
alone, the hazards that inclement weathers pose — extremely hot and stormy weathers,
leaving the traffic enforcers at the mercy of harsh natural elements.

Furthermore, the multifarious attitudes among motorists pose a different dir
tisk, There are not a few incidents when traffic enforcers became the subject



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.8450

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING DULY APPOINTED METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA)
TRAFFIC ENFORCERS HAZARD PAY EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST TWENTY PERCENT
(20%) OF THEIR MONTHLY BASIC SALARY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘MMDA Traffic Enforcers Hazard
Pay Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. Every bonafide and duly appointed MMDA Traffic enforcer shall hereby
be granted hazard pay equivalent to at least twenty percent (20%) of their monthly basic
salary.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, such grant of hazard pay or its equivalent shall not be
subject to tax consistent with the very purpose of this grant of incentives to all bonafide
and duly appointed traffic enforcers of the Metro Manila Development Authority.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Metro Manila Development Authority
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval, publication
in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines one 22 AUG 2016

HOUSE OF REERUSENTATINES se Fo -
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Quezon City

BY:

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session i REGISTRATION UNIT
9 1 § AND INDEX SERVICE
HOUSE BILL No,_8215 sacar Late

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO and
REP. DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This attached Bill proposes to convert the C.
into a national road in the Province of Sorsogon.

IGURAN-GUBAT Provincial Road

Local governments on account of their meager financial resources cannot provide
adequate support for the maintenance and improvement of Casiguran-Gubat Road. Hence, the
trends is to seek national aid to cover the shortage of funds in the maintenance and
improvement of said road.

For these reasons, approval of this bill is urgently requested.

‘AMOS, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3215

BILL NO.

HOU

Introduced by REP. E' INA G, ESCUDERO and
EP. DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CASIGURAN - GUBAT PROVINCIAL
MUNICIPALT OF CASIGURAN AND GUBAT, PROVIN
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

ROAD IN THE
OF SORSOGON

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

SECTION 1. The Casiguran — Gubat Provincial Road in the municipalities of
Casiguran and Gubat, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national road,

SEC, 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

SEC, 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper
of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3918

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides. 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.” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that "the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay Pintatagan through the position papers of the various sectors of the community
within the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of Davao Oriental

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Pintatagan in their desire to have a National High
School in their Barangay by the creation of the Pintatagan National High School to be
situated at the Barangay proper in the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of Davao
Oriental

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

jOEL Z. ALMARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bi No, 3918

Introduced by HONORABLE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
PINTATAGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BANAYBANAY, PROVINCE OF DAVAO
ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS PINTATAGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be in 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
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Pintatagan, Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of
Davao Oriental to be known as Pintatagan National High School.

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

SEC. 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
: HOUSE OF REPRI
RECEIVES
pore _18 AUG 2018

TIME:

Republic of the Philippines _ |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS |
First Regular Session |

3123 |

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE URDANETA -ASINGAN VIA CALEPAAN ROAD CONNECTING
THE CITY OF URDANETA AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF ASINGAN, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill has been previously filed in the 16" Congress. Believing in the merit of
the proposal, the author deems it proper to refile the bill in the 17" Congress, It aims to
convert the Urdaneta ~ Asingan via Calepaan Road into a national road

The improvement and upkeep of infrastructure is critical in promoting economic
growth. Provinces like Pangasinan, which is heavily dependent on agriculture is reliant
on roads for the free flow of its produce from farm to the market. The regular
maintenance and improvement of these roads will help in ensuring an open and easy
access for transportation of goods between municipalities and its nearby provinces

The Municipality of Asingan, which relies mainly on its agricultural products to
sustain its growth, is dependent on the connecting roads such as the the Urdaneta —
Asingan via Calepaan Road which connects City of Urdaneta and the Municipality of
Asingan. This thoroughfare is vital for the free movement of people and goods in the
area

Given the limited budgetary allocation of the Province, allocating a significant
amount for the maintaining the conditions of provincial roads may deplete the financial
cupboard of the province, which amount may be used instead in funding other projects
that will support its social service programs

Considering the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought

We ia


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

123

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE URDANETA —ASINGAN VIA CALEPAAN ROAD CONNECTING
THE CITY OF URDANETA AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF ASINGAN, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Urdaneta - Asingan via Calepaan, connecting the City of
Urdaneta and the Municipality of Asingan, 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 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 a newspaper of general circulation

Approved
HO. F RE

STATIVES:

RECINVES

17 AUG ZUI6

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City
REGISTRATION UNIT

ID INDEX SERVICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3096

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the State to make available at affordable cost decent housing to
underprivileged and homeless citizens.

Thus, to this end, a rational loan restructuring and condonation program shall be
instituted that considers the credit worthiness and discipline of borrowers as well as,
the financial viability of lending institutions.

Since the effect of Republic Act No. 9507 is deemed lapsed oyf December 28, 2010
it requires yet another law to enable potential beneficiaries Who might have missed
the opportunity for loan restructuring and condonation, Hence this proposed bill
thereby extending for another twenty-four (24) months such/entitlement.

Immediate passage of this bill is therefore most earnestly so


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No3098

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AMENDING PERTINENT PROVISION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9507 THEREBY
EXTENDING COVERAGE OF THE RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM FOR DELINQUENT
SOCIALIZED AND LOW-COST HOUSING LOAN ACCOUNTS FOR A PERIOD OF
ANOTHER TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1: Paragraph (a) of Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9507 otherwise
known as “AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SOCIALIZED AND LOW-COST HOUSING
LOAN RESTRUCTURING AND CONDONATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING THE
MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“(a) for a period of TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS after the issuance of the
implementing rules and regulations of this Act, all socialized and low-cost housing
loans, the original principal of which are within the housing loan ceilings as
determined by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC),
with any of the government financial institutions (GFls) and agencies involved in
National Shelter Program (NSP), including, but not limited to, the Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), Home
Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) OR Pag-lbig Fund, National Home Mortgage
(HGC), and the National Housing Authority (NHA) that have at least three (3) months
of unpaid monthly amortizations as of the effectivity of this Act are hereby covered by
the benefits of this loan restructuring and condonation program notwithstanding that
the same accounts have availed of the benefits of a previous restructuring or
condonation program, Provided, that the original principal amount of the housing
loans shall not exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P2,500,000.00).
Provided, further, that every year after the effectivity of this Act, HUDCC is
authorized to increase the amount herein stated;”

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Quezon City
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

33906

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes

EXPLANATORY NOTE a

‘This measure aims to grant Philippine citizenship to MR. HE YINGYU ZENG, also known as
WILLY HO, a national of the People’s Republic of China. -

Originally from Zhangquan Village, Jinjiang City, Fujian Province, along the South East coast
of China, Mr. He first came to the Philippines when he was just fifteen years old. Around twenty
(20) years have elapsed since and Mr. He has fallen deeply in love with our Country and its People.
A Filipino businessman at heart, Mr. He is determined to stay here for good and to do his part in the
service of the Filipino nation.

Mr. He has found his true home here in the Philippines and has manifested his intention to
be one of our countrymen. His current residence is Unit 504 Sunshine Mansion, No. 1087 Aguilar
Street, Binondo, Manila, where he seeks to continue his community-oriented activities, including
but not limited to, his involvement in the different projects of Pugad Lawin in Calamba, Lion's Club
International, and the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, as well as contributions to the Anti-Poverty
Coordinating Council, Inc.

Having incorporated Filipino values and its way of life, Mr. He plans to extend his socio-
economic and charitable activities in the Philippines. He also wants to make his own contributions
as a productive member of the Filipino-Chinese business community.

Considering the foregoing, granting Mr. He citizenship will serve to the benefit of the
country. Therefore, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ZA (ecun. U. Ollila.


Republic of the Philippines
Quezon City
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

33906

House Bill NoX

———

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes

— —$¥— ———

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO HE YINGYU ZENG,
ALSO KNOWN AS WILLY HO

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

Section 1. He Yingyu Zeng, also known as Willy Ho, is hereby granted Philippine citizenship
with all the rights and privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon taking and registration of his oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, He
Yingyu Zeng shall enter upon the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

Section 2, This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
(iUUSEAF REPRESENTAMIvES
RECEIVED
pare 17 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8089

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The ultimate test of excellent health delivery system in any country is probably it its
capacity to fully subsidize the costs involved in the care, prevention and treatment of
cancer cases.

In fact, to this end, a highly viable program needs to be institutionalized and that
sufficient funds have to be appropriated to carry out the goal of actually monitoring
the number of cancer cases toward their eventual reduction or mitigation.

No doubt, health as a primary development agendum breathes in the skin of the
Constitution. This is so since a healthy people means likewise a healthy society
where the given environment is focused on diagnosis, prevention, and mitigation of
deaths in cancer cases.

It is the whole intention of this proposed measure to let go’
of excellent health delivery system measured in terms
government subsidy to every cancer patient who pj
shoulder the costs and expenses in the treatment of sug

ernment achieve a level
f its capacity to grant full
sumably cannot afford to
illness.

The immediate passage of this measure is most earnestly sought.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.3089

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FULL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY TO CANCER PATIENTS, INSTITUTIONALIZING A PROGRAM
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Cancer Freedom Act of 2016”

SEC. 2. Full government subsidy shall be granted to a cancer patient under
treatment in any public or private hospital in the country provided this is duly
certified by the hospital where the patient is confined and the attending
physician under whose care such patient is being treated.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health in collaboration with the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines and/or issuances
to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3763

HOUSE BILL NO.

Intweduced by Rep. Anna Katrina M. Enverga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Deforestation is a serious problem confronting our country today. Primary forests in the
Philippines are being destroyed due to both logging and agricultural expansion, significantly
decreasing the Philippine’s natural resources. A study made by the World Resources Institute
(WRI), revealed that stagnant economies and increasing populations have severely degraded
the land in the Philippines. Forest cover in the Philippines has decreased by 56 percent in the
post-war period, For the past 50 years, the Philippines lost 2.4 acres of hardwood forests every
minute leaving only a 21 percent forest cover.

The disaster that swept major areas in Aurora and Quezon provinces on 2004 was due to
massive upland logging. Compounding the problem of deforestation is the mismanagement of
forests ranging from unsustainable commercial logging, overgrazing and unlimited airborne
pollution.

The Bill seeks to provide for the reforestation of the 100 hectares of public land located in
Barangay Magsaysay, Municipality of Infanta, and Brgy. Pagsangahan, Municipality of General

Nakar both in the Province of Quezon.

‘This is an urgent me

ure to boost all the efforts to put in place a sustainable forest
development and management program in the aforementioned area

In light of the foregoing, passage of this bill is urgently sought.

ANNA 'RINA I. ENVERGA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3873
HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION OF ONE HUNDRED HECTARES OF
PUBLIC LAND IN BARANGAY MAGSAYSAY, MUNICIPALITY OF INFANTA AND.
BARANGAY PAGSANGAHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF GENERAL NAKAR IN THE PROVINCE
OF QUEZON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION. 1. The public land situated in Barangay Magsaysay, Municipality of
Infanta, and Barangay Pagsangahan, Municipality of General Nakar in the Province of Quezon,
covering an area of One Hundred (100) hectares, shall be reforested under the supervision of
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be

charged to the appropriations for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as maybe
necessary for the protection and preservation of the forest shall be included in the Annual

General Appropriations Act

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

3576

House Bill No,

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M, Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed legislative measure formally seeks to establish a mulli-
purpose fish breeding station and hatcheries for bangus, prawns, crabs, shrimps,
tilapia, and lobsters in the City of Zamboanga.

Relative to the State policy which guarantees the timely provision of
assistance and support to the fishery sector by maximizing suitable technology
and research, this proposed establishment of a multi-purpose fish breeding
station and hatchery will provide income and improve the productivity of the
local fisherfolk though the availability of resources and technology

With the establishment of the multi-purpose fish breeding station and
crabs, shrimps, bangus, tilapia, and lobsters hatchery in the City of Zamboanga,
stable and sufficient supply of fish and other marine products in the City and
nearby provinces can be ensured. The increase of production will provide
significant contribution to food security and long-term sustainability of aquatic
and marine resources.

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

MANUEL JOSIy

Representative, 2"! Distr

LIPE
frboanga City



Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Phil
HOUSE OF REPRE!
Quezon City

vES

SEVENTEENTH CONGR}
First Regula

House Bill No, 85°76

ssion

Introduced by:

Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

MULTIPLICATION O
TILAPIA AND LOBSTEI
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, ‘There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture
(BFAR-DA), multipurpose fishery breeding farms and hatcheries for the
production and multiplication of bangus, prawns, crabs, shrimps, tilapia, and
lobsters in the City of Zamboanga,

2, The BFAR-DA shall conduct continuing research and
imentation on bangus, prawns, crabs, shrimps, tilapia, and lobster culture,
ially as they apply to local conditions, to discover new methods and
technology that will rejuvenate the fishing industry

SEC, 3. ‘The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
programs the establishment of the multipurpose fishery breeding farms and
hatcheries for the production and multiplication of bangus, prawns, crabs,
shrimps, tilapia, and lobsters in the City of Zamboanga, 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 these
farms and hatcheries.

*. 4. The Department of Agriculture and its related agencies shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
in the Official Gazette or ina newspaper of

¥ys after its publication
general circulation,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGR)
First Regular Sess

RES’ST TION UNIT
yb BILLS I SERVICE
HOUSE BILL NO. 8216

Introduced by REP. EV Lh . ESCUDERO and
REP. DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, JR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill provides for the conversion of the Magallanes-Bulan Provincial Road in the
Province of Sorsogon into a national road.

Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in the rural areas because they
facilitate the transport of farm produce to the markets and provide the necessary access to
commercial centers and the poblacion, Good roads afford convenient travel to respective
points of destination.

The Magallanes-Bulan Provincial Road has never undergone improvement and
rehabilitation since its construction, simply because the Province of Sorsogon does not have
adequate funds for the purpose. It is a fact that one indicator of economic growth in a locality
is the presence of good roads and highways. Furthermore, mobility is an important factor that
determines progress.

The demand to convert the aforementioned provincial road into national road is
contained in a Concurrent Resolution No, 96-1 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Magallanes and
Bulan. If realized, the Magallanes-Bulan Road will provide the people of Sorsogon efficient
and easy access to the Magallanes National Pier, Bulan Airport and Bulan National Seaports,
as well as contribute to the commerce and industry of the province.

In view thereof, the approval of this bill is sincerely requested.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon €

17" CONGRESS,
First Regula

HOU!

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO and
REP. DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, JR.

AN ACT.

CONVERTING THE MAGALLANES - BULAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF MAGALLANES AND BULAN, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

CTION I. The Magallanes — Bulan Provincial Road in the municipalities of
Magallanes and Bulan, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national road

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved,