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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6244

HOUSE BILL NO. _ "~~

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The recent road mishap involving a cement mixer and a Honda Brio that ended the life
of the latter's driver prods us to exhaust every possible measure in order to avert the
occurrence of similar accidents in the future. We would do well to eliminate every
possible factor contributing to the causes of the mishap. Besides guaranteeing the
roadworthiness of the vehicle, human factor should also be taken into consideration.
After ensuring the alertness and physical health of the driver, his proper attire on the
road should also be set down.

Breakdown on brakes appear to be the common culprit in heavy
wayward. However, it is altogether possible that the reason the he

slippery and unable to properly engage the brake.
Hence, a proper dress code for drivers of heavy vehicles has to be

The immediate passage of this timely measure is, thus, most eai


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. $24 4

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING PROPER DRESS CODE FOR DRIVERS OF HEAVY VEHICLES AND
IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Dress Code for Heavy Vehicle Drivers

‘SEC. 2. There is hereby prescribed a proper dress code for drivers of heavy vehicles as
follows:

a. White short-sleeved Polo Shirt
b. Khaki pants
c. Leather shoes

SEC. 3. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) for the first offense; a fine of Ten Thousand Pesos
(P 10,000.00) for the second offense; and a fine of Fifteen Thousand Pesos (P'15,000.00) and
revocation of driver's license for the third offense.

SEC. 4. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in coordination with Local
Government Units (LGUs) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 6. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17') CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6656

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our public school teachers are the unsung heroes of our society. They are
tasked not only to mold the values of our youth, but also compelled by law to
dabble in as members of the Board of Election Inspectors during elections. They
are the most exploited employees of the public sector and yet they are
unrecognized, ignored and worst neglected by our government.

Public school teachers are lowly paid compared to their counterparts in
other countries and could not even afford to defray their daily needs. They are,
sometimes, forced to augment their income by other means unrelated to their
profession such as selling various goods and merchandize to fellow teachers and
worst, to their pupils and students. Compounded to their woes are the soaring
prices of basic commodities brought about by economic factors such as the
unabated increase of fuel and other petroleum products which greatly
diminished the purchasing power of their salaries. Hence, it is high time to
increase or adjust the meager salaries of public school teachers to enable them
cope with their needs and basic household expenses.

It is the intention of this bills to immediately rectify and remedy the current
plight of our public school teachers and uplift their welfare and living conditions.

Viewed from the foregoing premises, the approval of this bill is forthrightly
recommended.

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ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


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

SEVENTEENTH (17%) CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6656
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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ACROSS THE BOARD INCREASE OF TEN
THOUSAND PESOS (10,000.00) TO THE BASIC SALARY OF ALL
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Section 1. All public elementary and high school teachers shall,
regardless of their length of service of service, be entitled to an across the board
increase of Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000.00) to their basic monthly salary.

Section 2. The funds for the said increase shall be incorporated by the
Department of Education (Deped) in its budget for each fiscal year.

Section 3. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the
Department of Education shall promulgate the implementing rules and
regulations for the effective and immediate implementation of this Act.

Section 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules
and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 5. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication 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.6961

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Consumers should generally be protected from the unnecessary inconvenience brought
about by defective products. It is quite frustrating when one gets home and

price.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Spee

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
MANDATING ENHANCED PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS 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 Consumer Protection Act.”
SEC. 2. Consumers shall hereby be protected from defective products by receiving

compensation for every defective product they purchase equal to the amount of their
transportation fare plus opportunity cost double the price of the product.

SEC. 3. There shall hereby be a penalty meted out to companies that 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 Department of Trade and
Industry 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6490

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of
Libon, Province of Albay, to address the nutritional and economic needs specifically of the
residents of the coastal barangays of Libon, all located in the Province of Albay.

The establishment of the hatchery will greatly improve the economic lot of the people
not only in the above-mentioned areas but also in the province as a whole. It will also
provide excellent employment opportunities and help alleviate poverty. In addition, the
hatchery will help replenish the supply of crabs and shrimps there and will enable the people
to keep pace with the increasing demand for these marine products, locally and even
worldwide.

In view thereof, approval of this bill js earnestly sought.

FERN. IV: INZALEZ

Representative, 3 District, Albay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6490

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF LIBON, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-
species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Libon, Province of Albay.

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in the Municipality of Libon, Province of
Albay, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The
local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenue in an
amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._62'72

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The absence of an immigration office in the Province of Southem Leyte has
caused a significant inconvenience on the part of those who need to avail of the
services of the Bureau of Immigration.

To ease the plight of those who are affected by the absence of an immigration
office in Southern Leyte, it is better to establish an immigration office in the Capital
City of Maasin in the Province of Southem Leyte for it to serve the residents thereat.

In view of the foregoing, we therefore, earnestly appeal for the passage of this

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6272

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION IN
MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

1 SECTION 1. There is hereby establish an immigration office of the Bureau of
2. Immigration in Maasin City, Province of Southem Leyte.

3 SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
4 included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Bureau of Immigration.

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

6 Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS __)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B.
House Bill No. 6872

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the A. Velez St. — J.R. Borja — Bukidnon Cagayan de
Oro lligan Road (BCIR) in Cagayan de Oro City from a city road to a national road.

The road is presently in dire need of expansion, repair and rehabilitation to
accommodate the ever increasing volume of vehicles using said road. With its
improvement and expansion, easier access to both points would be ensured and the
potentials for 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 eaestly requested

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
6872

House Bill No.

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. — J.R. BORJA — BCIR 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 A. Velez St. — J.R. Borja — BCIR 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, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6106

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

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.

This bill proposes to formally establish a National High School in Barangay Bayabas, Toril
District, Davao City to be known as Bayabas National High School.

There is an urgent need to establish a secondary school in Barangay Bayabas, Toril District,
Davao City since the nearest high schools are located five (5) to seven (7) kilometers away. Such
distance poses a terrible danger for students to travel. This kind of inaccessibility hinders and
discourages most of the students in pursuing a higher education.

The establishment of Bayabas National High School will address the financial difficulty of the
students, alleviate the worries of parents and bring realization for a dream to attain education.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

Aliph rma


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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6106

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAYABAS, TORIL
DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE BAYABAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a
National High School in Barangay Bayabas, Toril District, Davao City to be known as the Bayabas
National High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s program
the operationalization of Bayabas National High School.

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department 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, Metro Manila
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 6437

Introduced by Representative Aileen C. Radaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For decades, the heroism of Datu Lapu-Lapu in successfully
defending Mactan against foreign invaders has long been
considered as the first successful repulsion of foreign aggression and
with this feat came the recognition that Datu Lapu-Lapu became the
first Philippine hero.

It has been four hundred ninety-seven (497) years, and the City
of Lapu-Lapu was named in Honor of such heroism, has been
commemorating that fateful 27! day of April, as "KADAUGAN SA
MACTAN" through a weeklong celebration culminating on the
staging and reenactment of the epic battle of Mactan.

This year, we thanked the President for issuing Proclamation No.
200 declaring April 27 every year as Lapu-Lapu City Day. With due all
respect, and to institutionalized and further give the people the
privilege in observing this extraordinary day, this Bill earnestly seek to.
have April 27 to be a special non-working holiday in the City of Lapu-
Lapu.

Moreover, the bravery and patriotism of Datu Lapu-Lapu is but
fitting reminder to all Filipinos that no amount of force, intimidation
and aggression shall make the Philippines be cowed as we
reverberate the famous words of Lapu-Lapu when he said to
Ferdinand Magellan “I! BOW TO NO KING, | OWE MY ALLEGIANCE
ONLY TO MY PEOPLE”.

With this as our guiding principle, | seek the approval of this Bill.

AILE DAZA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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House Bill Ni

Introduced by Representative Aileen C. Radaza

AN ACT
DECLARING APRIL 27 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU IN HONOR OF THE HEROISM OF
LAPU-LAPU AGAINST FERDINAND MAGELLAN DEPICTED IN THE HISTORIC
BATTLE OF MACTAN

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

SECTION 1. April 27 of every year is hereby declared a special
non-working holiday in the City of Lapu-Lapu in honor of the heroism
of Lapu-Lapu in defending Mactan against foreign aggression
depicted especially in the historic battle of Mactan when he led
Filipinos in fighting Ferdinand Magelian and his forces.

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

circulation,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 6420

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our country is very rich in cultural tradition which tend to be slowly
modified by the onslaught of modernization. Part of our rich cultural heritage are
indigenous games such as sepak takraw and the like.

This bill seeks to preserve our indigenous games to ensure that future
generations of Filipinos can still enjoy them and that they will be preserved
despite the passage of time.

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CONG. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 6420

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
PRESERVING INDIGENOUS GAMES OF THE PHILIPPINES

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 “Philippine Indigenous Games
Preservation Act of 2017”.

SECTION 2. The Constitution provides that the State shall recognize, respect and
protect the rights of indigenous cultural communities to preserve and develop
their cultures, traditions, and institutions.

SECTION 3. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA), in
coordination with the Department of Education, shall be mandated to initiate
measures to preserve indigenous games in the country including the inclusion of
such games in the appropriate part of the curriculum in the basic education system
of our schools, the preservation of such games either by documentary or other
useful means, and the holding of regular demonstration of such games in national
events and in appropriate school activities.


SECTION 4. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA), in
coordination with the Department of Education, shall be tasked with
promulgating the implementing rules of this Act.

SECTION 5. An initial amount of Twenty Million Pesos (P20,000,000.00)
necessary for the implementation of this act shall be included in the Annual
General Appropriations Act upon the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 6. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.64 99

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce
locally or abroad. Also, this bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and
Accredition Center in Hagonoy, Bulacan. The creation of the TESDA Center in Hagonoy will
cater to its 26 barangays and can also serve the neighboring barangays of Paombong.

This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well
as its nearby municipalities by way of possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant
to further improve their quality of life.

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

“KUYA” JOSE/ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6499

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HAGONOY, IN THE
PROVINCE OF BULACAN

Be it adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SEC. 1. — There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development
‘Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Hagonoy, in the
province of Bulacan.

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 or

modified accordingly.

SEC. 6, Effectivity Clause “This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

597

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, 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. The World Health Organization (WHO) also affirms that “the enjoyment of the
highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human
being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social
condition.” However, access to health care has become an issue of capacity to pay.

While the state remains struggling to provide free health care to its people,
legislation should be geared towards ways to bring free or affordable health care to
indigent patients.

This bill seeks to encourage medical doctors to render free medical services to
indigent patients through a provision of tax incentive. This will serve as a token of
appreciation to medical practitioners who render public service to the underprivileged
and needy patient.

Earest approval 6f this bill is hereby requested.

ROMERO Ph.D


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6597

HOUSE BILL NO. — ©

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

GRANTING TAX INCENTIVE TO MEDICAL DOCTORS WHO
RENDER FREE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT PATIENT
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 the policy of the
state to promote access to health care to indigent patient. To this end, the state shall
encourage medical doctors to provide free medical services to indigent patient by
providing them with tax incentive.

SECTION 2. Deduction from Taxable Income — As an incentive to medical
doctors who render free professional services to indigent patient, may claim a
deduction from the computation of taxable income equivalent to ten (10%) percent of
the intended fees of the services rendered. Provided, however, that the deductions
shall not exceed ten (10%) of the medical doctor's taxable income.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Bureau of Internal
Revenue, in consultation with the Department of Health shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause -- All laws, decrees, executive orders,
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity — 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, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._6270

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Guinsaugon in Saint Bernard is a beautiful ecotourism
site. However, its luck of development has curtailed the tourism potential
of the place due to luck of funds for its development.

For the place to become a fully grown tourist destination, its needs
to be declared as an ecotourism site so that its development can be funded
by the national government.

‘Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERC:


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HoUsE BILL No._6270

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING BARANGAY GUINSAUGON IN SAINT BERNARD, SOUTHERN LEYTE
AS AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

1 SECTION 1. The Barangay Guinsaugon and its surrounding area in Saint Bernard,
2 Southern Leyte is hereby declared an Ecotourism Site.

3 SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
4 _ included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Tourism.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6368

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Palani Beach in the Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate is a tourist
attraction for its laid back and unspoiled beach front. It offers a relaxed and quiet
beach where one could be undisturbed from the hassle of life.

This bill would seek to declare the Palani Beach to be an eco-tourism zone for
its preservation and maintenance as a tourism site.

In view of the importance of this matter, we urgently ask for the passage of this
bill.

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HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D.


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6368

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE PALANI BEACH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALUD,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE AS AN ECO-TOURISM ZONE,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. State Policy — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
sustainable tourism industry. Towards this end, the state shall rationalize all efforts
pertaining to environmental protection and make the tourism industry a major source
of livelihood and an avenue for the generation of employment. Henceforth, aggressive
measures seeking to restore the country’s share in the global tourism market shall be
consistent with the preservation of the existing ecosystem and natural environment.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — Pursuant to the declared policy of the State,
the Palani Beach in the Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate is hereby declared
as an eco-tourism zone.

SECTION 3. Eco-Tourism Master Plan — The Provincial Government of Masbate,
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of
Tourism shall jointly prepare an Eco-Tourism Master Plan for the Palani Beach in the
Municipality of Balud and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to be
implemented by the local government in coordination with concerned government
agencies.

SECTION 4. Appropriations ~ The Department of Tourism shall include in the
Department's programs the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
rules or regulations, and issuances contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall be effective fifteen (15] days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general
circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6371

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Danao Marsh in the Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate is an
attraction for nature trippers and environmentalist because of it is the habitat of several
species of birds. It is ideal for bird-watching activities and other adventures offered by its
marsh lands.

This bill would seek to declare the Danao Marsh to be an eco-tourism zone for its
preservation and maintenance as a tourism site.

In view of the importance of this matter, we urgently ask for the passage of this bill.

“Ke
HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D.


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session,
6371

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ELISA T. KHO, M.D.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE DANAO MARSH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALUD,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE AS AN ECO-TOURISM ZONE, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. State Policy — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
sustainable tourism industry. Towards this end, the state shall rationalize all efforts
pertaining to environmental protection and make the tourism industry a major source of
livelihood and an avenue for the generation of employment. Henceforth, aggressive
measures seeking to restore the country’s share in the global tourism market shall be
consistent with the preservation of the existing ecosystem and natural environment.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — Pursuant to the declared policy of the State, the
Danao Marsh in the Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate is hereby declared as an
eco-tourism zone.

SECTION 3. Eco-Tourism Master Plan — The Provincial Government of Masbate,
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Tourism
shall jointly prepare an Eco-Tourism Master Plan for the Danao Marsh in the
Municipality of Balud and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to be
implemented by the local government in coordination with concerned government
agencies.

SECTION 4. Appropriations — The Department of Tourism shall include in the
Department's programs the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
tules or regulations, and issuances contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall be effective fifteen (15] days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is now a convenience fee charged on ATM transactions if the cardholder uses a card
other than that of the bank of the ATM in question. The amount, P200, is not modest, for lack of
a better term. And the amount, as it appears, is arbitrary. The fact is, ATM service charges on
withdrawal in Philippine banks range only from P10 to P15 and balance inquiry ranging only
from P1 to P2.

Hence, considering ATM service charges range, the service fee is way out of the
are to be interpreted more liberally in favor of the paying public, not the colle


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Spee) a:

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
LOWERING THE CONVENIENCE FEE OF TWO HUNDRED PESOS ON ATM
TRANSACTIONS TO ONE HUNDRED PESOS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Equitable Convenience Fee Act.’

SEC. 2. All banks in the Philippines are hereby mandated to lower the convenience fee
of P200 to P100 on all ATM transactions.

SEC. 3. Any person, natural or juridical, found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act
shall pay a fine of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) and/or
imprisonment for a period of one (1) year.

‘SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__6212

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Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks the construction of underpass tunnel structures and/or
skyway overpasses along the three (3) most congested road sections in the First

District of the City of Cebu.

The proposed separate grade level intervention projects are necessary to
alleviate the horrendous traffic residents of the first district of the City of Cebu are

suffering everyday.

In this light, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6212

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERPASS TUNNEL STRUCTURES AND/OR SKYWAY
OVERPASSES ALONG THE THREE (3) MOST CONGESTED ROAD SECTIONS IN THE
FIRST DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 cause the
construction of Underpass Tunnel Structures and/or Skyway Overpasses along the
following three (3) most congested road sections in the First District of the City of
Cebu:
a. Route No. 1 — Starting at junction D. Jakoalem St. and Gen. Maxilom Ave. —
Arch. Reyes Ave. — Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. — Talamban Proper. Approximately
8.200 K,s.

b. Route No. 2 — Starting at junction Salinas Drive and Gorordo Ave. — Pope
John Paul II Ave. — Serging Osmena Blvd.. Approximately 3.500 Kms.

c. Route No. 3 ~ Starting at junction Cardinal Rosales Ave. and Mindanao Ave.
— F. Cabahug St. — Hernan Cortes St. - Mandaue flyover. Approximately
2.575 Kms.


SEC. 2. The amount needed to implement the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the allocation of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter such sum as may be
needed for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House sit no._ 6340

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On September 4, 2017, a Grab driver was beaten and his sport utility vehicle was stolen by
three men who posed as passengers in Pasig City. Edgar Luciapao Jr., 34, was covered with
bruises when he reported the carjacking of his white Mitsubishi Montero to the Pasig police.
The victim told police he received a booking through his Grab application and picked up the
passengers along Quezon Avenue. The robbers told him to bring them to Marcos Highway in
Pasig, where they beat him up. Fortunately, he was able to escape. The robbers took over his
vehicle.

CCTV cameras prove to be an effective deterrent to the commission of crimes. The presence of
CCTV cameras is highly preventive and effectively restrains criminals from carrying out their
mischiefs. By adopting the same technology in Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS)
units, the incidence of TNVS-related crimes shall also dramatically decline. Reeent NGRPNP

advantage of the facility of robbing PUB passengers on account of nop

Hence, CCTV cameras should be installed in TNVS units in ord
committing TNVS-related offenses.

The immediate passage of this timely piece of legislation is most ear


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6340

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REQUIRING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES (TNCs) TO INSTALL CLOSED
CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN THEIR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
VEHICLE SERVICE (TNVS) UNITS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “CCTV Requirement in TNVS Units Act.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, all Transport Network Companies (TNCs) shall be required to
install CCTV Cameras in their Transportation Network Vehicles Service (TNVS) units.

SEC. 3. Any Transport Network Company that violates any provision of this Act shall,
upon conviction, suffer the penalty of a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not
more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) for each TNVS unit and a
‘suspension of the franchise until such time that the TNC shall have complied with the
requirement of installation of the CCTV cameras for all their TNVS units

SEC. 4, To effectively implement the provisions of this Act, the Philippine National
Police (PNP), in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the Land
Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Metro Manila Development
Authority, shall formulate rules and regulations that would technologically link their control
centers with every TNVS unit.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 6827

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to
make education accessible to all. Further, section 2(1) of the same article provides that the
State shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and
high school levels.

However, there are school fees which under certain laws can be lawfully collected
from the students to wit:

a. __ membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Boy Scouts of
the Philippines under Republic Act No. 5546; and

b. fees related to membership in the school community such as identification
cards, student organizations and publications under Republic Act No. 6655.

The abovementioned fees are still burdensome on the part of the students and the
parents. Hence, this bill aims to really help alleviate the financial burden of the students and
Parents by declaring the above fees free to be subsidized by the government.

Immediate approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

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.’ 6827

AN ACT
TO SUBSIDIZE SCHOOL FEES IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared policy of the State to establish
and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels.

SECTION 2. School Fees’ Subsidies. In addition to school fees declared to be free in
other laws, the following school fees shall likewise be free to be subsidized by the
government:

a. __ membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines;
b. membership fees in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines;
c. __ identification card fee;

d. student organization fee; and

e. publication fee.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — The provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be
separable, and in the event any part, section or provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, no other part, section or provision thereof shall be affected thereby.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, parts of laws, executive orders, ordinances,
rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

98

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Albeit being one of the most important economic sectors in the country, there is a
glaring inadequacy in the number of our municipal fishing ports. Fish ports are critical
in post-harvest facilities and serve as the main distribution centers for the nearby
areas as well as for distant markets. As underutilization has been a major issue for
regional ports, studies have suggested the construction of fish ports in the municipal
level instead, giving priority to localities where there are greater inter-municipal
usage potential.

The study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies of fishing ports in the
country suggests that the national government should prioritize the building of new
ports in municipalities that have no ports yet. In order to push fishing port
development in the country, this bill proposes the establishment of a fish port in
Pasacao in the province of Camarines Sur. Further, this bill proposes to implement a
training and phasing-in program for local government personnel in order to uphold

proper environment management.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought

Luis JUND “1 \Y” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N&B398

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PASACAO,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish
port in the Municipality of Pasacao, Camarines Sur.

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

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

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

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

Approved,