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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

13" Congress
First Regular Session

1143

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Renato J. Unico, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The attached Bill seeks to establish a Manpower Training Center in the
Municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte to be able to enhance the inimitable
talents of the people and the available material and native technology in this part of the

country.

The province of Camarines Norte is known for its native products and flourishing
cottage industries such as, basket weaving, embroidery and food preservation, Thus, the
need for a ‘Training Institution to provide quality training for the youth especially those
out of schoo! to sustain their competitiveness for the fast growing local and international
market.

‘The passage of this bill will significantly help promote and eventually alleviate
the economy of the country in general and the province in particular.

In view of the foregoing passage of this



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

13" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No_ 1143

Introduced by Representative Renato J. Unico, Jr.

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH A MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAET, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE.
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A Manpower Training Center is hereby established in the
Municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte.

SECTION 2. 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.

This act shall take effect upon its approval.

APPROVED.
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

PHIRTEE:

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First Kegular Session

liowe BINo. 1695

3. Article NIU of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

shall afford full protection tw labor, local or overseas, orgafiized and
und promen fill emplornient und equality of employment pportunities fon

Labor, by reason of ils economic dependence upon capital, is deemed the weaker
ol the two and needs the protection of the State, Without such protection, workers are
sayy objects of exploitation. It is in this light that Republic Act No. 8042, othenwise
nas the “Migrant Workves an. Overseas Filipino Act of 1995" was enacted,

While the said Act was int onded to establish a higher standard of protection and
promotion of the welfare of migrant workers and Filipino in distress, it failed, to the
auilior’s mind, to give a higher standard to an overseas worker at least in one aspect
Under the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8042, an overseas worker
who has been terminated from employment without just. valid or authorized cause as
defined by faw or contract is entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee with
the interest of melve percent (12%) per annum, plus his salaries for the unexpired
portion of his employment contract or for three months for every year of the unexpired
term. whichever iy less. In order to give higher standard of protection and promotion of
the Welfare of the migrant worker, the phrase, whichever is less” should be changed to
Whichever is higher.”

Immediate approval of this



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House BI No.

lutodticed by: HONORABLE CLAUDE P. BAUTE

AN ACT BASURING AU HIC VANDARD OF PROTECTION AND
PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF MIGRANT WORKERS BY AMENDING
THE PIFTID PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE * MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS
FLLAPINO ACE OF 1993"

i niched be the Senute ant the House of Ri

vesentatives of the Philippines i

SLCHON 1. ‘Ihe fifth paragraph of Section 10 of Repubiie Act No, 8042.

oderwise known as the “Migrant Workers and Ove

eas Filipino Act of 1995” is hereby

nncaded by changing the fast word “less” with the word b

er” so that the paragraph

shat! now read as follows:

“hy cave of teimination of ovecseas employment without just, valid or authorized
cause as defined by Lav or contract, the worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement
1 is placement tee with interest at velve percent (12%) per annum, plus his salaries for
the unexpired portion of his employment contract or for three months for everwyear of

the sespinad term, whichever is {less] HIGHER.”
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

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

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._1890

INTRODUCED BY REP. GLENDA B. ECLEO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to require private employees to establish and provide sleeping
quarters and/or facilities for their women employees.

The extent and gravity of crimes against our women in this country are
evidenced almost daily by press reports, as rape-slay cases are now common items
which occupy regularly the front pages of our daily papers. The numbers of those
being victimized continue to rise everyday. These not to include such other
senseless crimes and violence committed by some lawless elements, and even by
law-enforcers, agents and some government officials, against our women.
Majority of which incidents occurred normally during nighttime.

This measure, therefore, intends to provide support to our women, especially
those who are working at nighttime and residing at distant places.

Such that, immediate approval of this bill is urgently requested.

GLE) ety


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

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _1890

INTRODUCED BY REP. GLENDA B. ECLEO

AN ACT
REQUIRING PRIVATE EMPLOYERS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE
SLEEPING QUARTERS AND/OR FACILITIES FOR THEIR
FEMALE EMPLOYEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The provisions of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding, all private
employers shall establish and provide sleeping quarters and/or facilities for their female
employees and permit them to use such quarters after their working hours. Provided, that their
Working hours ends between eight o’clock at night to six o’clock in the morning of the following
day.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Labor and Employment shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act and of this Act to insure the safety and
security of women employees.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Thirteenth Congress
First Regular Session

‘ 1976

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Gerardo J. Espina, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to protect members of the third sex in all sectors of the
labor force both in public and private employment from discrimination in their
recruitment, employment, promotion and dismissal by prohibiting such act and
providing penalties therefore.

‘Amidst the protection given by our present laws to both men and women
in the labor force a sizable number of employees, had decried certain
objectionable practices by employers both in public and private service. One of
these practices is the discrimination employed against members of the third sex
by their employers in their recruitment, employment, promotion and dismissal of
said employees. Considering that members of the third sex are no less capable
in their endeavors than any normal man or woman, it would be a better policy
that we equalize all opportunities for employment and improvement without
discrimination as to the employee's sexual classification.

It is toward this goal of equal opportunity to all members of the labor force
both in private and public employment that this bill is being proposed.

Approval of this bill is hereby recommended.

RDG J. ESPINA, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Thirteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _19'76

Introduced by Hon. Gerardo J. Espina, Jr.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE RECRUITMENT, EMPLOYMENT,
PROMOTION AND DISMISSAL OF ANY MEMBER OF THE THIRD SEX BOTH
IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Any provision of existing laws to the contrary
notwithstanding, it shall be unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any
member of the third sex with regards to their recruitment, employment, promotion
and dismissal both in public and private employment.

The provision of the preceding paragraph notwithstanding, only officers
and agents of corporations, agencies, departments, associations or partnerships
who have actually participated in, authorized or ratified discrimination shall be
held criminally liable

SECTION 2. Any violation of this Act shall be punished with a fine of not
less than One Thousand pesos (P1,000) nor more than Ten Thousand pesos
(P10,000), or imprisonment of not less than three months nor more than three
years, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.

Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any criminal offense
punished in this Act shall be under the concurrent jurisdiction of the Municipal or
Regional Trial Court.

SECTION 3. The Commission on Civil Service and Department of Labor
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations with regards to their respective
jurisdiction for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

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

Thirteenth Congress
First Regular Session
nouse prno,_ 1418

Introduced by Rep. Roseller L, Barinaga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Labor Code is silent on the provision of ample compensation for retired
employees who subsequently are re-employed. This type of employees, instead of
enjoying their retirement at a leisurely pace, opt to re-join the workforce to contribute
invaluable inputs gained from years of experience. They choose to continue to be
contributors to the nation’s wealth for the remainder of their productive life. However, it
isa fact that as individuals mature, the more they are susceptible to work-related illnesses
and injuries. It is for this reason that it is imperative that retirees who are
later re-employed should also be covered by the Employees Compensation and State
Insurance Fund Program.

In consideration of the above, this bill is being proposed to include in the
compulsory coverage of the Employees Compensation and State Insurance Fund Program
working retirees. Under this proposal, retired employees aged seventy (70) years and
below, who decide to come out of retirement and re-join the workforce shall be entitled to
all the benefits granted under the Employees Compensation Program.

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

ROSELLER L. BARINAGA


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

Thirteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 1418

Introduced by Rep. Roseller

AN ACT

EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION AND
STATE INSURANCE FUND TO INCLUDE RETIRED EMPLOYEES AGED SEVENTY
(70) AND BELOW WHO SUBSEQUENTLY REACQUIRED EMPLOYMENT,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS
AMENDED
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Article 168 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, otherwise known

as the Labor Code of the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Art. 168. Compulsory Coverage — Coverage in the State Insurance Fund
shall be compulsory upon all employers and their employees not over [sixty (60)]
SEVENTY (70) years of age; Provided, That an employee who is over sixty (60)
years of age and paying contributions to qualify for the retirement or life
insurance benefits administered by the System shall be subject to compulsory
coverage.”

SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within thirty (30) days from the

effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Labor and Employment shall issue and publish the

necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.


SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, presidential
proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereaf inconsistent with the provisions of this Act

are hereby repealed or modified accordingly
SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation,

whichever comes earlier.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4798
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HON. SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road that stretches from Barangay
Amganad in the Municipality of Banaue to Barangays Northern Cababuyan,
Cababuyan, Poblacion and Piwong in the Municipality of Hingyon, all in the
Province of Ifugao.

The Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province national highway is the only
primary national highway that passes through the Province of Ifugao. In
the Ifugao section, the highway passes through the Municipalities of Lamut,
Lagawe, Hingyon and Banaue. On that length, the Hingyon-Banaue portion
is prone to landslides whole year round. Once there is heavy downpour of
rain, the possibility of landslide is real high. Just recently, there were five
landslides that occurred just after a few hours of heavy rains brought by
the monsoon along the Hingyon-Banaue Hingway. Whenever there are
slides, the national highway closes to traffic isolating the entire northern
part of Ifugao and central Mountain Province resulting to paralyzed
business, tourism and both provinces’ local economies as a whole.

The urgent need for the reclassification of the road stretch’s category is
merited by the need of an alternate route of the Hingyon-Banaue section
of the lone national highway in times of total closure from torrent rain-
caused landslides to avoid total isolation of the mentioned portions of
Ifugao and Mountain Province and paralysis of both Provinces’ eco-tourism
industry.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sough

IN R. CHUNGALAO


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 4798

Introduced by HON. SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD STRECHING FROM
BARANGAY AMGANAD, MUNICIPALITY OF BANAUE- BARANGAY NORTHERN
CABABUYAN, BARANGAY CABABUYAN, BARANGAY POBLACION AND
BARANGAY PIWONG, MUNICIPALITY OF HINGYON ALL IN THE PROVINCE
OF IFUGAO 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 road stretching from Barangay Amganad in the
Municipality of Banaue to Barangays Northern Cababuyan, Cababuyan,
Poblacion and Piwong in the Municipality of Hingyon is hereby converted
into a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in the Department’s program the improvement,
maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in the least two newspapers of general
circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4289
HOUSE BILL No.

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
Ilocos 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 Ilocos 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
acity. 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.
requogted.

In view thereof, the passage of this bill is earnestly


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4289

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 INCOMMEMORATION 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5

4185
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the Honorable Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to rename La Mesa Eco Park as Gina Lopez Eco Park.

Gina Lopez, former secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources passed away on August 19, 2019. She was a staunch vanguard of
environmental protection. She brought to bear veritable ecological programs that
sought to protect and uphold the interests of the environment.

Her most notable achievements include the successful reforestation of the La Mesa
Watershed. She became the first Filipino to be awarded the prestigious Seacology
Prize in October 2017 at Berkeley in California for her “exceptional achievement in
preserving island environments and culture.”

Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who care for the welfare of Mother Nature.
It is only fitting that she be memorialized where her legacy continues.

The passage of this bill is thus most earnestly squg

@ CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. BEE

Introduced by the Honorable Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
RENAMING LA MESA ECO PARK TO GINA LOPEZ ECO PARK

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

SECTION 1. La Mesa Eco Park shall hereinafter be known as Gina Lopez
Eco Park.

SECTION 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall
issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to carry out the provision of this Act
within sixty (60) days from its effectivity.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 434

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Urban Planning and
Housing on July 31, 2018, two subcontractors testified that there were irregularities in
the construction of Bagong Pag-asa Housing Project of the National Housing
Authority (NHA) in Eastern Samar.

The President of CQB Construction firm claimed they were underpaid for the
construction of 72 housing units as they received only 40% of the total agreed amount.
The contract, according to the head of the construction firm, is worth P10.4 billion,
adding that P145,000 for unit was not enough and that is why the quality of the
construction was compromised.

Considering that the housing projects are for those hit by calamities, it is
inconceivable how enterprising individuals would think of personal gains to the extent
of remissness at the expense of our innocent and dejected countrymen.

Let it now be the policy of the State to criminalize negligence of contractors
and subcontractors of government projects to the detriment of the Filipino people.

‘The immediate passage of this urgent bill is most earnestly sought.

ROD. D. MARCOLETA


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4634

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
(CRIMINALIZING NEGLIGENCE OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
OF GOVERNMENT PROJECTS WHOSE QUALITY OF WORK IS BELOW
PRESCRIBED STANDARDS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Criminal Negligence Act.”

SEC 2. The State shall promote the integrity of all government projects by ensuring
the optimum quality with which they are undertaken. As such, it shall outlaw the negligence
of contractors and subcontractors of government projects.

SEC. 3. Any contractor or subcontractor of a government project whose quality of
work is below prescribed standards shall be guilty of remissness and upon conviction shall be
punished as provided in Section 4 hereof;

SEC. 4. Any person found to be guilty of remissness shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not to exceed one (1) year or a fine of not
less than Five hundred thousand pesos (Php 500,000) but not more than One million pesos
(Php 1,000,000.00) or both find and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.

SEC 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.

troduced by Rep. Jose “Bonito” C. Singson, Jr.

~__ Introduced by Rep. Jose “RON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

EXPLANAIUN SS

This bill aims to relocate the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
located in the Municipality of San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, to the
Municipality of Bantay, locos Sur.

The LTO district office located in the Municipality of San
Tidefonso, Ilocos Sur, was formerly located in Metro Vigan. Ever since
the same was transferred to the Municipality of San Ildefonso, local
constituents have been reaching out, asking that the same be restored
back to Vigan, as the same would be more accessible compared to its
current location. However, this representation in pursuit of serving the
interest of the majority, deem it fit to relocate the same to the
Municipality of Bantay, Ilocos Sur.

The Municipality of Bantay is well within the vicinity of the
residents of Metro Vigan while at the same time is located near the
Municipality of San Ildefonso. Hence, those who have gone
accustomed to its current location would not be affected by its
relocation, while at the same time its proximity to Metro Vigan would
provide ease in doing business as Metro Vigan is considered one of the
primary financial districts and center for commerce in the region. The


ty of Bantay is likewise approximated where most

Municipali
in the region.

government offices are located
In this light, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

GE ee
JOSE C. SINGSON JR.
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Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 4874
Introduced by Rep. Jose “Bonito” C. Singson, Jr.

AN ACT RELOCATING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
(LTO) OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ILDEFONSO,
PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BANTAY, ILOCOS SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR;

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

SECTION 1. The existing Land Transportation Office (LTO)
located at the Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Ilocos Sur is
hereby transferred to the Municipality of Bantay, Ilocos Sur;

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation
(DOTr) shall immediately include in the Department's program, the
operationalization of the LTO-Bantay District Office in the Province of
Ilocos Sur. The initial funding of which shall be charged against the
current year’s appropriation of the LTO-San Ildefonso office.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation.
of the LTO-Bantay District office shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4727
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on mandating every government and private establishment to provide
free clean drinking water for their patrons. On July 28, 2010, the United Nations General
‘Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and acknowledged that clean
drinking water and sanitation are essential to the realization of all human rights. The
resolution calls upon States and intemational organizations to provide financial resources,
help capacity-building and technology transfer to help countries, in particular developing
countries, fo provide safe, clean, accessible and affordable drinking water and sanitation for
all

Hence, every citizen should have access to safe drinking water anytime, anywhere. There
should be a free refilling station in all establishments where patrons may refill their own
water flasks. This policy may even dramatically reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles
that are nocuous to ecological balance.

The immediate passage of this timely proposed megs ust earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Hous BILL No._4727

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING EVERY GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENT TO PROVIDE
FREE POTABLE WATER IN ALL THEIR EDIFICES AND OFFICES FOR THEIR
PATRONS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Free Potable Water Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be provided a free clean drinking water refilling station in
every edifice and office of every government and private establishment.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.4 633

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Presence of crucifixes in many local hospital suites appears normal but it raises
serious interfaith issues. First off, the crucifix is the most salient representation of the
Catholic church. Its existence in these health care institutions presupposes singular
church membership.

In our country, where people are ultra-sensitive about their faith, a minor swipe
at their religion is such a major slight. Hence, a non-Catholic patient would be ill at
ease to find a crucifix hovering in his or her room.

Hence, it should be a matter of option that such religious mementos should be
hung inside hospital suites.

The immediate passage of this bill is thus most earnestly sought.

ROD. D. MARCOLETA


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4633

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
MAKING THE HANGING OF RELIGIOUS MEMENTOS, SUCH AS
CRUCIFIXES, IN HOSPITAL SUITES OPTIONAL

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Neutrality of Religion in Health
Care Institutions Act.”

SEC. 2. It shall hereby be mandated that the hanging of religious mementos,
such as crucifixes, in hospital suites is optional.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, patients reserve the right to decide whether the
suite/room assigned to them should bear religious mementos, such as crucifixes.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval and
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. __4970

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

Our garbage collectors risk their lives on the daily basis. They are exposed to
harmful chemicals and toxins, and to the various hazards that come with the
collection of garbage. Their services are seldom noticed, but it is integral to

everyone's daily lives.

Their perseverance in doing what needs to be done has greatly benefited
many Filipinos and this nation. It is only proper and just that they are
recognized and affirmed by this House for the services they provide for the
country. The best way to extend gratitude to these hardworking and selfless
employees is to make sure that they are compensated for all the work that
they do.

This measure seeks to alleviate the burden of their current working condition
by providing a hazard pay of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00) per month
to local government employees whose work entails potential risk to their
overall health and safety.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this mea: #s.earnestly sought.

JOHi “YUL SERVO” NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7
HOUSE BILL NO. py

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” Cc. Nieto

AN ACT
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO GRANT HAZARD PAY OF TWO
THOUSAND PESOS (Php 2,000.00) PER MONTH TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES WHOSE WORK ENTAILS RISK OR DANGER TO THEIR HEALTH
AND SAFETY

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

Congress assembled:

Section 1. All local government units are hereby mandated to grant hazard pay
amounting to Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per month to local government
employees whose work entails risk or danger to their health and safety such as
garbage collectors, traffic enforcers and street sweepers. These employees shall be

entitled to hazard pay regardless of the status of their employment.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Interior and Local Government shall, within sixty (60)
days after the effectivity of this Act, issue rules and regulations for the

implementation of this Act.

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

two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4831

HOUSE BILL NO. _

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL P. DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NATIONAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF
IGLESIA NI CRISTO ACT”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure proposes to declare July 27 of every year a special national nonworking
holiday in the Philippines.

Holidays like Christmas day (December 25), Maunday Thursday, Good Friday and Eid’!
Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) are religious in nature and significance which our country recognize and
celebrate. These holidays are celebrated not only for their religious meaning but also in recognition
of their contribution to our culture, national identity, values, norms and mores as well as its socio-
cultural development.

Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), with a membership of more than five percent (5%) of the country’s
population, is considered to be the third largest religious organization in the country, having around
4,800 local congregations and has members in around 100 countries

Despite the immeasurable contribution and participation in the socio-historical and cultural
development of the country, the enactment of Republic Act No. 9645 remains to be a special
national working holiday. As such, the law is lacking in providing the INC and its members the
appropriate recognition and acknowledgement that they deserve: to have a better chance to
significantly celebrate their founding anniversary.

This bill intends to grant the Iglesia Ni Cristo the recognition that it truly deserves and
provide the appropriate opportunity for its church and members to fully celebrate their founding
anniversary every July 27 of each year.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought as this has already been approved on third reading
and transmitted to the Senate during the Eighteenth Congress.

CHERYL P. DELOSO-MONTALLA
Representative
2™ District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4831

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL P. DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NATIONAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF
IGLESIA NI CRISTO ACT”

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645 is hereby amended to read as follows
“SEC. 3. National Holiday. — July 27 of every year is hereby
declared [as] a special national [working] NON-WORKING
holiday in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the
Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.”

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. £836

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens should be spared
from the unnecessary burden of having to negotiate flights of stairs or having to
wait at long queues at elevators to get to their destination floors in government
or private edifices.

Hence, there should be specially-designated lanes or office spaces located
at the ground floor for PWDs and senior citizens to transact their official
businesses.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnestly
sought

ROD. D. MARCOLETA


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4636
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
MANDATING A SPECIALLY-DESIGNATED LANE OR OFFICE SPACE
LOCATED AT THE GROUND FLOOR OF EVERY GOVERNMENT OR
PRIVATE EDIFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS) AND
SENIOR CITIZENS TO TRANSACT THEIR OFFICIAL BUSINESSES

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 ‘Easy-Access Official
Transaction for PWDs and Senior Citizens Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be mandated a specially-designated lane or office
space located at the Ground Floor of every government or private edifice for Persons
with Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens to transact their official businesses.

SEC. 3. 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,
KS REPRESS.

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

18" Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4283

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

During the 17" Congress, this bill was filed (HB 6218). This bill is
therefore refiled for the consideration of this Congress.

Representative
4" District, Bukidnon


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

18 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4283

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL

OQUE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4282

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

During the 17" Congress, this bill was filed (HB 6217). This bill is
therefore refiled for the consideration of this Congress.

10 NEIL P. ROQUE
R@presentative
4" District, Bukidnon


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

18" Congress
First Regular Session
House Bit no__428?

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BiLL No, 4213

_ INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS ~

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article I] Section of the 1987 Philippine Constitution reads:

“The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill
health consciousness among them.”

It is therefore imperative for the State to guarantee the efficient and effective
delivery of health services

Barangay Novaliches Proper in the District of Novaliches, Quezon City is
in dire need of a health center. Its residents who need medical attention must

travel to neighboring barangays for medical treatment

This bill seeks to construct a modern Super Health Center and Lying-in
Maternity Clinic in Barangay Novaliches Proper to ensure that its estimated
15,975 residents have access to decent health services provided by the
government

(ALFRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4213

HOL

NO.

CED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUPER HEALTH CENTER AND
LYING-IN CLINIC IN BARANGAY NOVALICHES PROPER, QUEZON CITY
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 provided the construction of a Super Health
Center and Lying-in Clinic in Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City under

the Ith (DOH) or its aut

pervision of the Depar t of ized entity

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment and every year
thereafter.

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of
Health shail issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to y out the
purpose of this Act

SECTION 4. Effectivity. - 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,
ZA
is REPRES,
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Republic of the Philippines (3° RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [= are SEP 3 0 2010
Quezon City ) TIME
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS XG

First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. __4916

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fire safety awareness among children is an indispensable element in fire prevention. When left
to their own devices, children are vulnerable to and liable to start domestic fires. The State
should underwrite our children’s awareness on fire safety. Starting with our children is a sure-
fire way to fire prevention.

Hence, schools should institute alternative classroom leaming systems by which to instill in
elementary and high schools students fire safety awareness.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 4925

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Fire Safety Awareness for Kids Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be instituted Fire Safety Awareness among Elementary and
High School Students mandating all schools to set up an altemative classroom learning
system by which to instill such awareness.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the Department of Education shall
issue rules, regulations, and guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education 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 fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,