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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7638

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to include any treaty or internationally or executive agreement
to which the Philippine government is a signatory, in the scope and application of
procurement laws, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) No. 9184, otherwise
known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Section 4 of RA 9184 expressly excludes any treaty or intemational or
executive agreement on the procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and
consulting services regardless of source of funds, whether local or foreign. Hence,
bilateral agreements or foreign funded projects signed by the Philippine Government,
like the National Broadband Network (NBN) and ZTE Co. contracts, are most likely to
end up in controversy on account on onerous terms which are beyond the ambit of
‘our procurement laws.

The proposed measure seeks to ensure that international or executive
agreements, which are contractual in nature, should adhere to our procurement
processes, particularly the provisions of RA 9184 and its implementing rules and
regulations and that these agreements are performed strictly according to
specifications.

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

I

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No.7638

AN ACT

INCLUDING ANY TREATY OR INTERNATIONAL OR EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT
IN THE SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE PHILIPPINE PROCUREMENT
LAWS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT”

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

SEC. 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9184 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 4. Scope and Application. — This Act shall apply to the
Procurement of Infrastructure Projects, Goods and Consulting Services,
regardless of source of funds, whether local or foreign, by all branches and
instrumentalities of the government, its departments, offices and agencies,
including govemment-owned and/or controlled corporations and local
government units, subject to the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 138.

Any treaty or intemational or executive agreement affecting the
subject matter of this Act to which the Philippine government is a signatory
shall [be observed] LIKEWISE BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS ACT.”

SEC. 2. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7451

Introduced by
Honorable Cristal L. Bagatsing

AN ACT REPEALING THE DISCRETION OF THE SECRETARY OF
HEALTH TO DETERMINE OTHER TYPES OF BASIC LIST OF
VACCINE AND AUGMENT THE LIST OF VACCINE-PREVENTABLE
DISEASES IN THE MANDATORY IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

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

RA 10152 covers the mandatory basic immunization for all infants.

This bill seeks to remove in the list the power of the Secretary to add in the
list which in his/her wisdom that a certain vaccine be administered to infants and
children. This power should be decided in Congress. Experience shows in the
Dengue Controversy that the decision making should not be left to one person.

Hence the immediate passage of this bill is earnest]

PI
5" District , Manila


Republic of the Philippine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7451

House Bill No.

Introduced by
Honorable Cristal L. Bagatsing

AN ACT REPEALING THE DISCRETION OF THE SECRETARY OF
HEALTH TO DETER! E OTHER TYPES OF BASIC LIST OF
VACCINE AND AUGMENT THE LIST OF VACCINE-PREVENTABLE
DISEASES IN THE MANDATORY IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM.

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Repealing the Discretion of the Secretary of Health to Augment
the List of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the Mandatory Basic Immunization
Program. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10152 otherwise known as the
“Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011”, is hereby

amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 3. Coverage — The mandatory basic immunization for all infants and
children provided under this Act shall cover the following vaccine-preventable

diseases.


(a) Tuberculosis;

(b) Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis;

(c) Poliomyelitis;

(d) Measles;

(¢) Mumps;

(f) Rubella or German measles;

(g) Hepatitis B; AND

(h) H Influenza type B (HIB). [; and]

[(i) Such other types as maybe determined by the Secretary of Health in a
department Circular, ] x x x

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby

repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

7618

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cagayan de Oro City, a gateway to Northern Mindanao and known as the “City of
Golden Friendship,” is considered among the most affluent cities in the country today
because of its abundance in both natural and human resources.

Surprisingly, a city rich in history and exceptional cultural heritage like Cagayan de
Oro has no cultural center to showcase its unique cultural heritage. The city has no museum
to house and protect all the artifacts, relics, works of art and the multitude of other objects
which symbolize and represent the heritage of the past, present and future of its residents.

‘Much of Cagayan de Oro’s historical artifacts and objects, with irreplaceable cultural
significance, are scattered throughout the city and adjacent provinces. Most are already in
advanced state of deterioration. These objects may soon just disappear and be lost of future
generations unless immediate action is taken.

Thus, the establishment of a cultural center and museum in the City of Cagayan de
Oro is imperative to perpetuate and protect its local history, tradition and values, cultural
heritage and regional identity.

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

Yy’

MAXIMO &. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bit No, 76.18

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF CAGAYAN DE
ORO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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

SECTION 1. Establishment. There shall be established, under the supervision of
the National Museum, a cultural center and museum in the City of Cagayan de Oro to be
known as the Cagayan de Oro City Cultural Center and Museum.

SEC. 2. Site Selection. - The Sangguniang Panglungsod of the City of Cagayan de
Oro, in coordination with the Director of the National Museum, shall choose the site of the
Cagayan de Oro City Cultural Center and Museum.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the current appropriations for the National Museum. Thereafter, such
sum as may be necessary for the continuous operation and maintenance of the cultural
center and museum shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

7794

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Representative Rico B. Geron

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to mandate all state colleges and universities to develop courses relating to
agriculture to urge Filipino students to take up agriculture related courses as the Philippines
grapples with food security.

For the past years, it is apparent in the decrease of enrollment in most colleges and universities
that offer degree programs in agriculture despite increasing demand for food and farm
products all over the country. One probable reason is the lack of employment opportunities
available in the agriculture sector. Also, the availability of two year short courses for student
which allow them to get immediate employment with appropriate compensation.

We should recognize the need to support agriculture education but the welfare of farmers
should be the primary consideration when implementing agriculture programs and projects,
after all, they are the country’s main producers. Losing them could make the entire country
under food scarcity and insecurity.

When the Constitution specifically mandates that the State shall give priority to quality
education especially to those who are poor and underprivileged, thus, our farmers are most of
‘the time remain to be the deprived and unfortunate. This proposed legislation is a definite
method toward providing the most deserved assistance to uplift the lives of our small Fili
farmers.

Approval of this bill earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7794

Introduced by Representative Rico B. Geron

AN ACT MANDATING ALL STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO DEVELOP COURSES
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the “Agricultural Course Act of 2018.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. The state shall establish means to protect the agriculture
sector and the country’s food security.

SECTION 3. The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education shall jointly
promulgate the necessary implementing rules to carry out the purposes of the Act.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged to the budget of Department of Education and Commission of Higher Education as
provided in General Appropriations Act.

Thereafter, the necessary sum for the implementation of this Act shall be provided in
the subsequent General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. --- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations,
issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. ---- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

7172

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by; REP. PETER JOHN D. CALDERON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bills seeks to establish the TESDA Skills, Training and Accreditation Center in the
Municipality of Ronda, Province of Cebu to be known as Ronda TESDA Training Center.

‘The establishment of an accessible, high quality and efficient technical education and
skills development center shall be beneficial not only in the municipality of Ronda but to the
entire 7” District of Cebu.

‘The 7* District of Cebu is composed of eight (8) municipalities, namely Ronda, Moalboal,
Alegria, Ginatilan, Dumanhug, Alcantara, Badian, and Malabuyoc. The District has no TESDA
Training Center.

This bill, which aimed to equip our constituents with the basic practical knowledge and
technical expertise, geared towards a society that is productive, self-reliant and more
importantly employable. The necessity for the creation of Ronda TESDA Training Center shall
serve not only fourteen (14) barangays of the municipality of Ronda but likewise all the
municipalities of the 7" District.

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

REP. RON

District - Cebu


Repu of te Bippace

House of Representatives

(@uenon City, Metro Manis

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7172

Introduced by REP. PETER JOHN D. CALDERON

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELPOMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION
CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RONDA IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU TO BE
KNOWN AS RONDA TESDA TRAINING CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

‘SEC. 1. - There is hereby created a Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Ronda, in the
Province of Cebu.

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

included in the General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and
in every year thereafter.

SEC. 3. - The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate
the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. - Separability Clause - If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be
affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC.5. - Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions,
rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed of modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. - Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

Approved.

Wacze
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS ) x
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) ’ RECEIVED,
Second Regular Session ) a

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 75.70,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) —
‘Cugman — F.S. Catanico Road in Cagayan de Oro City from a city road to a national road.

Portions of the road which lead to a tourist site, the FS Catanico Falls, are presently
in poor condition and in dire need of repair and rehabilitation. City funds are not available for
its maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap other sources. With its
improvement, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials for tourism,
commercial and industrial development would be realized.

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed funding
and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is eamestly requested.

ALY ose JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. '25'75,

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JCT. BUKIDNON CAGAYAN DE ORO ILIGAN ROAD (BCIR) —
CUGMAN ~ F.S. CATANICO ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

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

Section 1. The Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) — Cugman — FS.
Catanico Road is hereby converted into a national road

Sec 2. The Secretary of 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
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7036

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Constancio Padilla National High School located in San
Jose City, Nueva Ecija to San Jose City National High School as a fitting reversion to its
original name when it was converted into a national high school from a public high school
under the name of San Jose City High School by virtue of Batas Pambansa Bilang No.
261 approved on November 13, 1982

Pursuant to Department of Education Order No. 40, series of 2014 on the
“Establishment, Merging, Conversion, and Naming/Renaming of Public Schools, and
Separation of Public School Annexes in Basic Education” particularly under the topic on
“|. Who May Name or Rename, XXX 1.b. No national road, school, hospital and other
national property can be named or renamed by a local government unit.” Moreover, on
“Il. What May Be Renamed, XXX 2. National roads, schools, bridges, buildings, plazas
and other structures can be renamed by the Office of the President or the Congress of
the Philippines.” Accordingly, renaming of Constancio Padilla National High School to
San Jose City National High School is sought by this representation through this 17"
Congress, since reversion to its original name is giving credence to its conversion into a
national high school from a public school which resulted in profound changes in the lives
of the community.

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

ICAELA S. VIO!
id District, Nueva’


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session
House Bill No. 7036

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

AN ACT RENAMING CONSTANCIO PADILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN
JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA TO SAN JOSE CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of Constancio Padilla National High School. The name of
Constancio Padilla National High School located in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija is hereby
changed to San Jose City National High School.

SECTION 2. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 255 1

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To date, there is no comprehensive and reliable national database of road crashes resulting in death;
injury, fatal or non-fatal; and damage to property. In truth, the problem is so serious and alarming.
Statistics show that for road deaths alone, 53% accounts for motorcycle riders, 19% for pedestrians, 14%
for 4-wheeled vehicle drivers, 11% for 4-wheeled vehicle passengers, and 2% for cycists.

‘The PNP-Highway Patrol reported an alarming increase across the country from 15,572 vehicular accidents
resulting in 1,252 deaths in 2014 to 24,565 accidents that resulted in 1,040 deaths in 2015. Then in just the
first four months of 2016 alone, there had been 10,656 vehicular accidents resulting in 549 deaths across
‘the country.

It therefore becomes incumbent upon policymakers to propose the establishment and management of a
Traffic Accident Recording and Analysis System such as the one discontinued in 2013. It cannot be
‘overemphasized that such a road crash database system is useful tool for a safer soad-e



: Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

ANACT
ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECORDING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM, 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 ‘Traffic Accident Recording and Analysis System Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall be established a Traffic Accident Recording and Analysis System designed in
such a way as to be comprehensive, accurate, reliable, and a national data base on road crashes in the
country.

Provided Further That, it shall serve as a standardized practice on how to accurately record road
crash information, how disaggregated the recorded data should be and the qualty of datasets shall not
differ from one agency to another for easy and systematic cross-checking of information,

SEC. 3. The Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group in coordination with the
Department of Transportation - Land Transportation Office and the Metro Manila Development Authority
shall issue appropriate rules, regulations and guidelines to properly carry out the provisions of this Act.

Provided Further That, the system shall effect a uniform and standardized practice or procedure in
recording road crashes in consideration of disaggregated data useful in the reporting and recording of such
road crashes for various purposes.

‘SEC. 4. The Department of Budget and Management shall allocate the necessary funds required
for the effective implementation of this Act and such appropriation shalll take effect every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall three (3) months upon its approval, its publication in the Official Gazette,
and in atleast three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7900
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO, Ph.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Given the new developments since the Republic Act No. 10963 took
effect, there has arisen an urgent necessity to increase the amount of the
unconditional cash transfer (UCT) provided in Section 82.

Increase of the UCT to P500.00 would be enough to absorb the effects of
4 to 5 percent inflation, peso depreciation of 10 percent vis-a-vis the US dollar,
elevated world crude oil prices, and help poor families eat three square meals a
day.

This increase in the UCT will benefit 22 million poor Filipinos—15
million of whom are children.

MICHABL ODYLON L. ROMERO
Representative, 1-PACMAN Party-list


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7900
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Hon. MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO, Ph.D.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 82 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10963, OTHER
WISE KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM FOR ACCELERATION AND
INCLUSION ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Short Title, - This Act shall be known as the “Unconditional
Cash Transfers Act of 2018”

Section 2. Amendment of Section 82 of Republic Act No. 10963. Section
82 of Republic Act No. 10963 is hereby amended as follows:

“,.Unconditional cash transfer to households in the first to seventh
income deciles of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty
Reduction (NHTS-PR), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and the
social pension program for a period of three (3) years from the effectivity
of the Act: Provided That the unconditional cash transfer shall be FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) FOR THE FIRST, SECOND, AND
THIRD YEAR, to be implemented by the Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD); PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE
AMOUNT OF THIS CASH GRANT MAY BE INCREASED, BUT


NOT DECREASED, AS MAY BE NECESSARY BY THE
PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES, UPON UNANIMOUS
RECOMMENDATION OF THE SECRETARIES OF FINANCE,
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT, AND BUDGET AND
MANAGEMENT;”

Section 3. Separability. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and
administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act
are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the online version of the Official Gazette or in two
(2) newspapers of general circulation or with established internet website
presence.

Approved.
‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

7182

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by; REP. PETER JOHN D. CALDERON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bills seeks the establishment of district branch of Land Transportation Office (LTO)
in the Municipality of Ronda, Province of Cebu. The establishment of a LTO District Branch in
Ronda will make transactions with this particular government agency more accessible for its
residents and the residents of the entire 7” District of Cebu.

‘The Municipality of Ronda is most fitted to have the presence of government office that
will cater closely to basic public services, like the easier access to LTO services in securing vehicle
registration, processing of driver's license and other concerns of the land transportation.

Moreover, the constituents will not travel to Cebu City just to transact and avail the
services of the Land Transportation Office. It is imperative to create a LTO District Office in the
Municipality of Ronda which will also be a clear manifestation of the democratization of
‘government service through the decentralization and devolution of national government offices
to grassroots level.

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

REP. .DERON
7 District - Cebu


Republic of the Bkilippines,

‘House of Representatives

Garcon City, Metra Alanis

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sino, 7182

Introduced by REP. PETER JOHN D. CALDERON

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
(LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RONDA, IN THE 7™ DISTRCT OF CEBU,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SEC. 1. - There is hereby established a District Branch of the Land Transportation
Office (LTO) to be located in the municipality of Ronda located in the 7” District of Cebu.

SEC. 2. - The Secretary of of the Department of Transportation shall
immediately include in the Department's programs the operationalization of Land
Transportation Office Branch in the Municipality of Ronda in the 7* District of Cebu, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. - The Secretary of Transportation Office shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. - Separability Clause - If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be
affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC.5. - This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official
Gazette.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7394

Introduced by Representative FEDERICO ‘Ricky’ S$. SANDOVAL II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To better ensure quality education for the youth of Malabon City, it is imperative
for Malabon National High School (MNHS) - Concepcion Technical-Vocational Annex
to be an independent school. By doing so, full administrative management and
instructional supervision will be given to the school supervisors without being
dependent to its mother school.

It is to be expected that an independent Concepcion Technical-Vocational School
will be well-equipped and manned to accommodate the ever-increasingnumber of
enrollees in Malabon City.

The youth of Malabon City has everything to gain from the enactment of this bill
thus the approval of this proposed measure is earnestly sought.

fe pf
ay ‘Ricky’ S. SANDOVALII



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 7394

Introduced by Representative FEDERICO ‘Ricky’ §. SANDOVAL II

AN ACT SEPARATING THE MALABON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (MNHS) -
CONCEPCION TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL ANNEX IN
BARANGAYCONCEPCION, CITY OF MALABON, METRO MANILA FROM THE
MALABON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CONCEPCION
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL SCHOOLAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. The Malabon National High School (MNHS) - Concepcion Technical-
Vocational Annex in Barangay Concepcion, City of Malabon, Metro Manila is hereby
separated from the Malabon National High School and converted into an independent
national high school to be known as Concepcion Technical-Vocational School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Malabon National High
School (MNHS) - Concepcion Technical-Vocational Annexare hereby transferred to and
absorbed by the Concepcion Technical-Vocational School.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's,
program the operationalization of the Concepcion Technical-Vocational School, the
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the


Malabon National High School (MNHS) - Concepcion Technical-Vocational Annex.
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Within one hundred twenty days (120) days after the approval of
this Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

7922

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines, Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT)
programs aim to reduce poverty by providing welfare programs without any
conditions upon the receivers’ actions. Unconditional cash transfers have
developed on the premise that giving cash to citizens allows them to have
autonomy over their own lives.

The Department of Social welfare and Development (DSWD) was given the
responsibility by congress to implement the distribution of the P200 per month
UCT. The DSWD has put together a mechanism that will enable them to
distribute the P200 UCT to 10 million Filipinos who belong to the poorer
sectors of the country.

This House Bill seeks to foster an accelerated program management scheme
which will focus on the payroll generation, beneficiary validation, and the
release of more funds to the beneficiaries of the Unconditional Cash Transfer
program.

Thus, ths of this bill is earnestly requested.

HAEL/L. ROMERO Ph.D.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

7922
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

MANDATING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE THE
UNCONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER (UCT) PROGRAM TO ®500.00,
TO BENEFIT 22 MILLION POOR FILIPINOS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby declared a policy of the
state to provide social development strategic schemes thru the national
government that provides unconditional cash grants to extremely poor

households to improve their health, nutrition and education.

a. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to allocate/increase the
Unconditional Cash Transfer program to PS00.00 (Five Hundred Pesos).

b. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to promote poverty alleviation
schemes in a successive and progressive manner.


SECTION 2. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS - The
departments and agencies charged, to be led by the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Finance (DOF) and the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) with carrying out the
provisions of this Act, shall within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of
this Act, formulate the necessary rules and regulations for its effective

implementation.

SECTION 3. REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of

this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If, for any reason, any section or
provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other

sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This Act shall take effect after
fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes

earlier.

Approved,
.

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, 7839

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to the official website of Cagayan de Oro City, the total road length in the
city is 520 kilometers, while there are 29, 931 registered vehicles. This amounts to around
57.56 vehicles per kilometer. This shows that the city has a very high vehicle volume which
leads to horrible traffic jams with some people even reporting that a driver could get stuck in
traffic for 10-15 minutes without moving. And with the current growth that the city is
experiencing, the reputation it is getting as a prime tourist destination and it being
considered as the gateway to Northem Mindanao, it is guaranteed that these numbers would
also rise leading to the traffic situation getting worse.

‘As such, there is a need to improve the current conditions of the roads and bridges in
the City. One such bridge that needs to be improved is the Ysalina Bridge, the bridge that
connects the 1" district to the 2” district of Cagayan de Oro. The Ysalina Bridge is currently
a two-lane bridge which is not sufficient anymore to the number of vehicles that pass thru it.
The bridge is currently very narrow which causes a bottle-neck that leads to traffic build-up.
‘Therefore, the expansion of the bridge from two lanes to fours lanes is very much needed.

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


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

7639

House Bill No.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF YSALINA BRIDGE IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
FROM A TWO-LANE BRIDGE TO A FOUR-LANE BRIDGE

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall expand the Ysalina
Bridge in Cagayan de Oro City from a two-lane bridge to a four-lane bridge.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

House BiLLNo._7971_

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The fundamental law of the land mandates the speedy delivery of justice to every
Filipino of whatever creed or status in life. The constitutional mandate of justice for everyone is
a solemn obligation not only of those in the judiciary but by every citizen of this nation.

While many recognize this vital mandate, realities on the ground temper what should be
the ideal: many courtrooms in the country are crowded at the least, dilapidated at the worst. For
many court employees and the judges sitting in the salas, the many judiciary reforms introduced
over the years will be for nothing if they continue to work under cramp, challenging conditions.

There have been efforts undertaken by the Supreme Court to improve the working
conditions by renovating the many halls of justice in the country, even supported by financial
assistance from an international development organization. These efforts are commendable but
more needs to be done. Congress, by its inherent power over the purse, must proactively
extend the needed assistance — through the allocation of funds for the repair and renovation of
the halls of justice in the country.

‘One such structure is the Hall of Justice in the City of Vigan, Province of llocosr Sur.
Constructed many years ago, the structural integrity of the building is suspect given the long
years of its service to the people of the Province of Ilocos Sur.

This then is to propose the allocation of the amount of Two Hundred Million Pesos
(P200,000,000) for the repair and renovation of the Hall of Justice in the City of Vigan.

Approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

Hon. Deogracia:
Representatiy

r “DV” B. Savellano
4* District, locos Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

7971
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT

APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED MILLION PESOS (P200MILLION) FOR THE
REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF THE HALL OF JUSTICE IN THE CITY OF VIGAN

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

SECTION 1. The amount of Two Hundred Million Pesos (P200,000,000) is hereby
appropriated exclusively for the repair and renovation of the Hall of Justice in the City of
Vigan which shall be implemented by the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

SECTION 2. All laws, rules, regulations, proclamations, executive orders or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No. “3854

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” 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 international organizations to provide financial resources,
help capacity-building and technology transfer to help countries, in particular developing

countries, to provide safe, clean, accessible and affordable drinking water and sanitation for
all’.

Hence, every citizen should have access to safe drinking water anytirné here
should be a free refiling station in all establishments where patrons may refill their d
water flasks. This policy may even dramatically reduce the use of Aingle-use plastic bottles
that are nocuous to ecological balance.

‘The immediate passage of this timely proposed measure is thus fnost earnestly sought,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. S54

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” 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 Republic 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,
RECEIVED 2

Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILLNo. 7456

Introduced by Congresswoman AURORA ENERIO CERILLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the duty of the State to establish and maintain a system of free public education
in the high school level, to protect and promote the right of citizens to quality education
and to take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. This bill seeks to
carry out this duty through the establishment of a National High School in Barangay
Poblacion, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

A barangay of a fifth-class municipality, Barangay Pitogo, has a sizeable number of
‘elementary graduates who are unable to pursue secondary education because of the
location and limited number of high schools in the vicinity. This hinders the resident 's
right to accessible education and deprives the barangay the opportunity to develop its
community and improve the quality of the residents’ lives in various aspects —
economic, social, cultural, political and spiritual

Economically, education provides citizens the necessary knowledge skills and values
that will support the country’s economic growth and will make the country progressive
and prosperous. Most importantly, education helps break the vicious cycle of poverty
from one generation to the next.

The establishment of a National High School makes high school education more
accessible to the barangay and would result to more educated Filipinos who would
then have better opportunities to improve their living standards. This bill does not only
give utmost importance to education but also helps in creating economic opportunities
and strengthening our national economy.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this bill.

AUR‘ RIG CERILLES


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7456

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congresswoman AURORA ENERIO CERILLES

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF PITOGO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL
SUR, TO BE KNOWN AS PITOGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. Establishment of National High School. There shall be established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), a National High School in
Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be
known as Pitogo National High School.

Section 2. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum needed for its operation and maintenance
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved:
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 7025

introduced by Rep.

inston “Winnie” Castelo
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to protect subscribers from arbitrary protocols of basic utility companies
that unceremoniously cut off their services on account of one time non-payment of a bill
in a given period. Subscribers to basic utilities like electricity, water, telephone, etc.,
should not be disconnected from such services if their intent to pay can be established.
Their track record of regular payments from previous billing periods could determine
‘such intent. And considering the basic nature of the utilities availed of;
assumed to be settled anyway.

Hence, basic utility companies should exercise more leniency and consideration for'
their subscribers who fail to settle a given bill and their failur¢ to pay should be
considered as a mere oversight. Their subscription, thus, should not be severed on
account of one time failure to pay.

The immediate passage of this measure is most earnestly sought,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.'7025
Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING ENHANCED PROTECTION FOR SUBSCRIBERS OF BASIC UTILITY
‘SERVICES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF
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 “Enhanced Protection for Basic Utility
Services Subscribers Act.”

SEC. 2. Subscribers of basic utility services shall hereby be protected from unwarranted
disconnection. Disconnection is henceforth unwarranted if the subscribers’ intent to settle can
be established. The intent is thus determined from the track record of regular payments of the
subscriber.

SEC. 3. There shall hereby be a penalty meted out to basic utility companies who violate
the provision of this Act. The Penalty shall be stipulated by a competent court.

‘SEC. 4. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper national agency shall
issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this
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,