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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nous Bi.no, 194 5

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert IZNART STREET TO RIZAL STREET in Iloilo City,
presently classified as a local city road, into a national road. It was originally filed as House Bill
5348 in the 15" Congress. It was passed on third reading by the House of Representatives and
was approved by the Senate Committee on Public Works in the previous Congress. However, the
Senate was not able to schedule the bill for 2™' reading prior to the closure of the 15" Congress,

IZNART STREET TO RIZAL STREET spans a total length of 537 meters, with a
width of 15.9 meters. It is located at the City Proper District of Hloilo City. The street is located at
the heart of the city, leading to various commercial establishments and schools in the City Proper
District. The continued vitality and dynamic commercial activity of Hoilo City’s business district
is contingent upon the proper maintenance of this key road

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In view of the foregoing, | highly recommend the approval of this ")
JERRY). FRENAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,__ 1015

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING IZNART STREET TO RIZAL STREET IN CITY PROPER
DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Iznart Street to Rizal Street in City Proper District, lloilo City is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N 1262

09 JUL 2013 ©

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Introduced by Honorable Joseph “Ace” H. Durano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the main provincial roads of the four towns
in the Camotes group of islands into national roads.

For the longest time, the main roads connecting the municipalities of
San Francisco, Poro and Tudela and the circumferential road of the island
municipality of Pilar have been considered provincial roads. As such
maintenance and improvement of these roads are done by the provincial
government of Cebu. These four towns have never ever had roads
maintained by the national government.

Appropriately, the local government units of said municipalities are
the ones requesting that these roads be tured over to the national
government. It is high time that the national government takes control in the
maintenance and improvement of the main roads of said municipalities

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



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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, ___ 1262

Introduced by Honorable Joseph “Ace” H. Durano

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAIN ARTERIAL ROADS OF THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF SAN FRANCISCO, PORO, TUDELA AND
PILAR IN THE CAMOTES GROUP OF ISLANDS IN THE
PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO NATIONAL ROADS

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby turned over the responsibility to the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) the maintenance and
improvement of all main arterial road of the municipalities of San Francisco,

Poro, Tudela and Pilar

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in the Department's program the improvement,
repair maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be included

in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This act shall take effect within fifteen
(15) days after its publication in at least two(2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

1118

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The BILIRAN ELECTRIC COOPERATION, Inc. (BILECO) in 2003 constructed the electric
distribution lines at Higatangan Island, Naval, Province of Biliran out of subsidy from the
national government released through the National Electrification Administration. In 2006, the
National Power Corporation-Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) provided the generator set
for the operation in a Memorandum of Agreement with BILECO and LGU Naval. After six (6)
years of operation, BILECO finds it impossible to continue with its operation lest both the
Cooperative and the consumers in the Island would suffer from losses high power rates
respectively.

As an aftermath of the effects of losses, the BILECO Board of Directors in its Board
Resolution No. 35, Series of 2012, requested NPC-SPUG to take over the operation of the
generation facility in the Higatangan Island, in compliance with its mandate under Sec. 70 of RA
9136 and Rule 13 of the IRR which provides in part that NPC-SPUG shall be responsible for
providing power generation and its associated power delivery systems in area that are not
connected to the transmission.

With the pressing need to stabilize the power distribution and rate of electricity in the
island so as not to hamper the impending developments in the area, it is an imperious call for
the construction and installation of submarine electric cable distribution line from Naval to
Higatangan Island. Surely, this will help address the power rate problem in the island.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

OGEL! |
Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__1118

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
SUBMARINE ELECTRIC CABLE DISTRIBUTION LINE FROM NAVAL TO
HIGATANGAN ISLAND, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS
THEREOF

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

Section 1. The construction and installation of Submarine Electric Cable
Distribution Line from Naval to Higatangan Island shall hereby be
implemented.

Section 2. For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Department of

Energy and/or the National Electrification Administration shall
formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act, including the necessary
support facilities.

Section 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following
its enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bio. 1293

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay San Pablo,
traversing Barangays San Pablo, Luna, Dolores, Milagro and Tongonan, up to
Barangay Tongonan in Ormoc City, Province of Leyte into a national road.

For inhabitants in these areas, roads facilitate efficient and convenient
movement of farm products to markets and strengthen the socio-economic and
cultural linkages between the local residents, not mentioning other substantial
benefits.

The proposed conversion of the existing barangay road Into a national road
will improve traffic efficiency and safety, promote tourism, assure expeditious
delivery of basic services and provide increased commercial activity in the locality
and neighboring barangays. Furthermore, the proposed national road will spur
business and financial movements that help realize the city’s vision of becoming an
Agro-Commercial and Industrial Center of Visayas and fulfill its mission to optimize
the desired economic growth conducive to a sustainable development

The proposed measure will likewise ensure the maintenance and subsequent
improvement of this much-needed infrastructure project by the national government
in the absence of sufficient local funds.

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

he

LUCY MARIE TORRES-GOMEZ


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bittno._1293

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY SAN PABLO UP TO BARANGAY
TONGONAN IN ORMOC CITY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The barangay road starting from Barangay San Pablo up to Barangay
Tongonan in the City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the maintenance of the road shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 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

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1315

HOUSE BILL NO! AS yes

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to lower the penalty in case of conviction in criminal cases where the civil
aspect of which is settled with finality through or by alternative dispute resolution.
With the passage of this bill, criminal cases will be resolved with dispatch especially in
determining and satisfying civil liability at the least which is impliedly instituted in the filing of

such cases in court.

T submit.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nol3i 5

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
MANDATING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY LOWER THAN THAT PRES!
BY LAW IN CRIMINAL CASES THE CIVIL CASE OF WHICH IS SI
THROUGH OR BY ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AMENDING FOR
THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9285

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

SECTION 1. A new section is hereby added under Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 9285
to be numbered and read as follows:

“SEC. 54. EFFECTS OF ADR ON CRIMINAL CASES. -— IN
CRIMINAL CASES WHERE THE CIVIL ASPECT OF WHICH IS
SETTLED WITH FINALITY BY ADR THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED
SHALL BE AT LEAST TWO (2) DEGREES LOWER THAN THAT
PRESCRIBED BY LAW. IF THE SUBJECT OFFENSE CANNOT BE
LOWERED BY TWO (2) DEGREES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 61 OF
THE REVISED PENAL CODE (RPC) THEN THE PENALTY TO BE
IMPOSED SHALL BE FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE NEXT LOWER
PENALTY PRESCRIBED BY LAW.”

2 ‘The sections subsequent to the provisions in Section | hereof are hereby
to 57 accordingly.

renumbered as SECTION!

SEC, 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

C. 4. This

S Act shall take effect 15 days following its complete publication in at
least two (2) newspapers 0

neral circulation.

Appr
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV|
Quezon City

25 JUL 2013

Sixteenth Congress
1* Regular Session

House Bill No 1906

IL P.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Bukidnon is presently served by three (3) district
engineering office of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

With the approval of Republic Act No. 10184 on July 23, 2012,
creating a fourth legislative district, and considering the inadequacy of three
engineering district serving simulteneously four legislative districts, an
additional engineering district in the province is now required.

The newly created Fourth Legislative District of Bukidnon is
composed of sixty-four (64) barangays with a population of two hundred fifty
six eight hundred sixty four thousand (256,864). The creation of another
district engineering office shall serve the City of Valencia and the
Municipalities of Pangantucan and Kalilangan.

Taking into consideration the aforementioned, the planning, design,
construction, work supervision, maintenance of the highways, bridges,
infrastructures projects, and other public works in the present legislative
districts of the Province of Bukidnon, shall be more effectively and
expeditiously attended to by adding another engineering district office in the
province, one assigned exclusively to each legislative district.

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

ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE
Representative
Fourth District of Bukidnon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

416" Congress
14* Regular Session

1906

House Bill No.

“Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE
FOURTH DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,
there is hereby created an additional engineering district of the Department
of Public Works and Highways in the Province of Bukidnon.

SECTION 2. Each legislative district in the Province shall have one
(1) district engineering office, to be located separately within each
jurisdiction.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in the Deprtment’s program the funds necessary for
the implementation of an additional District Engineering Office for the
Fourth District of the Province of Bukidnon to be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in atleast two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines i
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \3
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Innex 8
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ie
First Regular Session
1481

HOUSE BILL NO. __”

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Commonwealth Act 647, otherwise known as An Act fo grant maternity leave to
‘married women who are in the service of the government or any of its instrumentalities
provides that:

“Married women who are permanently or temporarily
appointed in the service of the government, or in any of its
branches, subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities,
including the corporations and enterprises owned or
controlled by the government, shall, in addition to the
vacation and sick leave which they may enjoy now, be
entitled in case of pregnancy to a maternity leave of sixty
days xxx”

Yet, in the private sector, women, regardless of whether she is married or
unmarried, are provided with maternity leave benefits. This is granted through the
provisions of Republic Act No. 8282, or the Social Security System Act.

Itis disappointing that discrimination against women come in forms such as these
in government institutions. It must be maintained that as a matter of right, unmarried
pregnant women in government service should also enjoy maternity leave benefits as
unmarried pregnant women in the private sector service.

‘The Philippine Constitution recognizes the role of women in nation-building. It
now becomes imperative that under whatever circumstances a pregnant woman is in, the

State shall promote and protect her right.

This bill seeks to address the discrimination against unmarried pregnant women in
the government sector.

In this regard, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

2" District, Cavite



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

SIXTEENTH CONGR.

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT
GRANTING MATERNITY LEAVE BENEFITSTO UNMARRIED PREGNANT
WOMEN WHO ARE IN GOVERNME! ERVICE.

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

SECTION 1. Any employee who is permanently or temporarily appointed in
government service, or in any of its branches, subdivisions or instrumentalities including
corporations and enterprises owned or controlled by the Government shall, in addition to
the vacation and sick leaves which they may enjoy, be entitled in case of pregnancy to a
matemity leave of sixty (60) days for normal delivery, or seventy-eight (78) days in case

of caesarean delivery.

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof

inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

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

least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved.
WEPRESE
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iblic of the ilippi
Republic of the Philippines AS 15 JUL 2013

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.__1409

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide bigger penalties in the illegal use of firecrackers by amending
Section 11 of Republic Act No. 7183 so as to provide stiffer penalties by increasing the amount
of fine and the years of imprisonment for any person who shall violate the law. This measure
was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15% Congress. Passage of this Bill is

earnestly sought now in the 16" Congress.

[ARLIN CAST. ABAYON

Representative
First District of Northern Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1409

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 11 OF REPUBLIC ACT'NO. 7183, ENTITLED “AN ACT
REGULATING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE,. DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF
FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES” BY PROVIDING STIFFER
PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1, Section 11 of Republic Act No. 7183 is hereby amended to read as

follows:
"Sec. 11. Penalties. - Any person who manufactures, sells,

distributes or uses firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices in violation

of the provisions of [this Act] REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7183 shall be

punished by a fine of not less than {Twenty} FIVE HUNDRED thousand

pesos {(P20,000.00)] (P500,000.00) nor more than [Thirty thousand] ONE

MILLION pesos [(P30,000,00)} (P1,000,000.00), for] AND AN

imprisonment of not less than six (6) [months] YEARS nor more than [one

(1) year] TWELVE YEARS (12 YEARS), [or both such fine and

imprisonment, at the discretion of the court] in addition to the cancellation

of hisHER license and business permit and the confiscation by the

Government of hisIHER inventory or stock.”

SEC, 2. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect 15 days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines SEPRESDD
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ISN
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Introduced by the Honorable Victoria G. Noe!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Water is an invaluable resource and its availability and affordability must be a
continuing commitment of the government.

PD 1067 otherwise known as the “Water Code of the Philippines” recognizes
that water is vital to national development. According to the law “it has become
increasingly necessary for govemment to intervene actively in improving the
management of water resources.”

Pertinently, the “Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973” (PD 198) which was
issued three (3) years prior to the issuance of PD 1067 authorizes the formation and
‘operation of independent and locally controlled public water districts that enjoy
technical and funding support from the national government.

Even while communities hosting the water source give all the consumers in
their respective district equal rights to the water system, they do not enjoy any special
incentive as host. Accordingly, as most host communities do not enjoy adequate water
supply even for their own domestic use, itis fair that the government could grant them
a special privilege.

It is the intent of this measure to provide a reduction in the water rates and
charges applicable to the consumers of the barangays hosting the water source.

‘This proposed measure was filed by the Honorable Florencio G. Noel in the
15" Congress. The bill however did not pass into law due to lack of material time.

‘The approval of this bill is eamestly sought.
Plessis


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BI _1708

Introduced by the Honorable Victoria G. Noel

AN ACT
REDUCING THE WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER USERS IN
THE BARANGAY/S HOSTING THE WATER SOURCE WITHIN A WATER
DISTRICT THEREBY AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO, 198 AS
AMENDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 37, Chapter IX, Title II of the Presidential Decree No. 198 as
amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 37. Rates and Charges-

Water- A district may sell water under its control, under schedules of
rates and charges as may be determined by the Board, to any and all
water users within the district [.]: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH RATES
AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THE WATER USERS IN THE
BARANGAY/S HOSTING THE WATER SOURCE SHALL BE 20%
LOWER THAN THE RATES AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO
THE OTHER WATER USERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
schedule may provide for differential rates for different cate
use and different quantity blocks. The as far as practicable,
shall fix such rates and charges for water as will result in revenues
which will:

SECTION 2. this Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

1610

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4982 by the
undersigned Rufus 8. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substitute
House Bill No. 6132 under Committee Report No. 1872, dated March 30,
2009. It was approved on 2” reading on May 6, 2009 and 3” reading on May
20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not
acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert the Agusan, Cagayan de Oro to Manolo
Fortich Bukidnon Road from a city and provincial road to a national road and
an alternate highway form Cagayan de Oro to Bukidnon and vice versa.

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance
and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap other sources.

The Agusan to Alae Road connects the urbanized city of Cagayan de
Oro to the last municipality of the neighboring Province of Bukidnon. With its
improvement, 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 and an alternate highway from
Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon the road would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

RUFUS B. ROD! EZ:

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _—)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 1610

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BALUBAL ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO
ALAE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANOLO FORTICH, PROVINCE OF
BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Balubal Road in Cagayan de Oro City which connects
to Alae, in the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon is hereby
converted into a national road

Sec 2. The Balubal-Alae Road serves as an alternate route from
Cagayan de Oro City to the Province of Bukidnon.

Sec. 3. 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. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
‘a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 1786

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5430 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substitute
House Bill No. 6152 under Committee Report No. 1898, dated March 31,
2009. It was approved on 2” reading on May 6, 2009 and 3% reading on May
20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not
acted upon

This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
Road (Pelaez Bridge) from a city road to a national road.

The road is 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 the improvement of the A. Velez St. to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro
City Road, its potentials for commercial and industrial development would be
realized. Further, with its conversion into a national road, it would receive the
much needed funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

RUI B. Rt jUEZ

t
MAX B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 1786

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. TO CARMEN ROAD (PELAEZ BRIDGE),
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. to Carmen Road (Pelaez Bridge), Cagayan
de Oro City is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 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.

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

Approved,
23 JUL 2013

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1710

Introduced by Hon. Nelson “Sonny” P. Collantes

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to declare the 27" day of July of every year as a special national non-working
holiday in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).
The State acknowledges the importance of the INC in providing spiritual and moral guidance to
its members thereby helping them to become productive members of society.
Through this bill, the state promotes religious equality by recognizing the foundation day of the
INC and giving it equal importance with Christmas day and the last day of Ramadan.

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

Nhe P. GU,

NELSON “SONNY” P, COLLANTES


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. ___1710

Introduced by Hon. Nelson “Sonny” P. Collantes

‘AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN RECOGNITION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE
IGLESIA NI CRISTO IN THE PHILIPPINES,

AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645

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

Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the “Commemoration of the Founding
Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act”.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is the declared policy of the State to observe the founding
anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo every 27" of July in recognition of its exemplary feat of leading its
members towards spiritual enlightenment and good citizenry.

Section 3. Amendment to Republic Act No. 9645, to read as follows:

Section 3. National Holiday. — July 27 of every year is hereby declared as a special national NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the
Philippines.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES v8 JUL 2013
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila os We PH

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ite
House Bill No.1 157

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mangrove trees play an important role in marine and estuarine areas
especially because they are one of the few species of trees that can thrive in
salty water. Considered to have an ecosystem of its own, it is the home and
breeding ground not just of marine organisms but also of other animals and
plants.

Coastlines all over the world are having serious problems due to
climate change. The mangrove ecosystem can help mitigate the harmful
effects of climate change because it serves as an effective buffer between the
land and the sea. It defends the land by being engulfed by the sea due to the
rising level of seawater. It protects shorelines from damaging erosions. It
also stabilizes coasts and river banks and filters pollutants of seawater.

In other parts of the world, people have utilized mangrove trees as a
renewable resource. Harvested for durable, water-resistant wood, mangroves
have been used in building houses, boats, pilings, and furniture. The wood of
the black mangrove has also been utilized in the production of charcoal.
Tannins and other dyes are extracted from mangrove bark. Leaves have been
used in tea, medicine, livestock feed, and as a substitute for tobacco.

Majority of the towns in the province of Catanduanes has a coastal
area. In order to save its marine diversity which is fast diminishing, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Saaz nO
CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 57

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION
OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHTY FIVE (85) HECTARES OF MANGROVE
AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VIGA, PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES.
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, Mangrove areas in the municipality of Viga, Province of
Catanduanes, covering approximately eighty five (85) hectares shall be
rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) through the Local Provincial/Community
Environment and Natural Resources Office (P/CENRO).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under the General
Appropriations Act. Therefore, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance, protection and preservation of the areas covered shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session
1893

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks the conversion of the Alimanguan Barangay High School in
Barangay Alimanguan, Municipality of San Vicente, Province of Palawan, into a
national hig school to be known as the Alimanguan National High School.

Barangay Alimanguan is one of the most progressive barangays in the
Municipalityof taytay. It offers much economic potential with various activities like
fishing, farming and trading.

Despite this apparent potential and its growing population, quality
education is hardly accessible to the youth of said barangay due to lack of funds.

Alimanguan Barangay High School has always relied on the support of local
government units, local association of parents and teachers, and concerned
citizens for its operation and maintenance.

‘The steady increase in enrolment of the barangay high school has strained
its already meager budget, thereby adversely affecting the quality of instruction
and administration of the school.

The conversion of the Alimanguan Barangay High School into a separate
and independent nationally-funded high school shall not only improve its funding
support but also its administrative supervision and its entire operations.

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

FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ


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

16 CONGRESS

First Regular Session

nouse But no.__1893

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ALIMANGUAN BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
ALIMANGUAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN VICENTE, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN,
INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE ALIMANGUAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDING FOR ITS FUNDUNG AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Conversion.- Alimanguan Barangay High School in Barangay
Alimanguan, Municipality of San Vicente, Province of Palawan, is hereby converted
into a national high school to be known as the Alimanhuan National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of all Assets and liabilities.- All assets, immovable
and movable, and records of the Alimanguan Barangay High School, as well as its
liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to the Alimanguan National High
School; Provided however, that the positions, rights and security of tenure of
academic and non-academic personnel who choose to remain and serve in the new
school shall not be impaired,

SECTION 3. Appropriations.- The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and thereafter,

SECTION 4. Implementation. The Department of Education shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1811

HOUSE BILL No. __*

Introduced by Representative Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

EXPLANATORY

This bill seeks the conversion of the Tabucan-Cabatuan-Consolacion-San Miguel
Provincial Road, Municipality of Cabatuan, in the Province of Iloilo, into a national
road.

The Tabucan-Cabatuan-Consolacion-San Miguel Road is the main road
connecting the Third (3"!) and Second (2nd) Congressional Districts of Iloilo. This road
has long been in need of upgrading, However, the provincial government of lloilo
cannot afford to upgrade said road, as it is likewise responsible for 688.68 kilometers of
provincial roads and 58 bridges of various types. This road will also provide the First
(Ist) Congressional District of Moilo an alternative route to the Iloilo International
Airport. There is therefore a need to convert this road into a national road, so that its
upgrading could be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways
with the funds of the national government.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

ARTHUR R. DEFENSOR, JR.


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1811

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TABUCAN-CABATUAN-CONSOLACION-SAN MIGUEL
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO, INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD, AND APPROPPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. The Tabucan-Cabatuan-Consolacion-San Miguel Road in the
Municipality of Cabatuan to the Municipality of San Miguel, Province of lloilo, is
hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. _ The funds necessary for the conversion and upgrading of the road
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways, under the current General Appropriations Act. ‘Thereafter, such sum, as
may be necessary for its upgrading, repair and maintenance, shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BLL NO, 841

Introduced by HON, FELICIANO BELMONTE, JR,,
HON, FRANCISCO CALALAY, HON. WINSTON “WINNIE” CASTELO,
HON. JORGE “BOLET” BANAL, HON, ALFREDO D. VARGAS II,
and HON, JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Batasan Hills National High School in Barangay
Batasan Hills, City of Quezon, Metro Manila, to be known as the Corazon C, Aquino

National High School.

As the Philippine’s first woman president, President Corazon C. Aquino is a role
model worthy of emulation among today’s youth, She was a true public servant and
continues to remain as an inspiring icon of democracy throughout the world, She was the
epitome of integrity and compassion, and her strength, courage, and indomitable spirit
brought down the tyranny of the Marcos dictatorship.

As one of the largest public secondary high schools in the National Capital
Rekign, the Batasan Hills National High School has produced students who have won in
both local and national competitions. Renaming the aforesaid educational institution as
the Corazon C. Aquino National High School is a fitting tribute to her legacy and can
inspire couitless students and young leaders into living a life in the service of the Filipino

people,

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought

Wt beg 2.

HON, FELICIANO BELMONTE, IR.


VINNIE” CASTELO

N. JORGE “BOLET” BANAL. DO D. VARGAS IIL

Me

HON. JOSE’CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

1841

HOUSE BILLNO. +9

Introduced by HON. FELICIANO BELMONTE, JR.,
HON. FRANCISCO CALALAY, HON, WINSTON “WINNIE” CASTELO,
HON, JORGE “BOLET” BANAL, HON. ALFREDO D, VARGAS TIL,
and HON. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF BATASAN HILLS NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BATASAN HILLS, CITY OF QUEZON, METRO.
MANILA TO CORAZON C, AQUINO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1, Renaming ofa National High School, The name of Batasan Hills
National High School in Barangay Batasan Hills, City of Quezon, Metro Manila is
hereby changed to Corazon C, Aquino National High School.

SECTION 2. Location of the Main Campus, The main campus of the Corazon C
Aquino National High School shall continue in its present location in Barangay Batasan
Hills, City of Quezon, Metro Manila,

SECTION 3. Effectivity: This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
official publication in the Official Gazerte.

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

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1076

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE NANCY A. CATAMCO,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The original pre-war Province of Cotabato was the biggest province in the Philippines
until 1967 when a portion of the biggest premier province of the country was separated
80 as to form the Province of South Cotabato.

On November 22, 1973, pursuant to Presidential Decree No, 341, what was left of the
Province of Cotabato was further divided into three provinces, namely: North Cotabato,
Sultan Kudarat, and Maguindanao. North Cotabato was recognized as the mother
province.

Ten years later, on December 19, 1983, the then Batasang Pambansa enacted Batas
pambansa Blg. 660 renaming the Province of North Cotabato to merely “Cotabato.”
The stated aim of the said Batas Pambansa was to preserve and perpetuate the great
history of the province of Cotabato which includes the heroic and patriotic deeds of past
Muslim and Christian leaders who, through untold sacrifices, shaped the destiny of the
empire province.

Now, twenty-seven years later, with the recent regional realignment, there is a necessity
to officially revert the province into its old name, “North Cotabato” in order to distinguish
it from the local governments of Cotabato City and South Cotabato.



It is believed that with this proposed reversion, the intent of the earlier legislators to
rename the province from North Cotabato to Province of Cotabato will not be put to
vain, Instead, it is believed that the great history of the people of the original province of
Cotabato will be better understood and preserved. Indeed, the original Province of
Cotabato comprised not only of the present province of North Cotabato, but of the
present Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao and South Cotabato.

The immediate passage of the present proposed bill is earnestly requested.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH (16™) CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1076

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT RENAMING THE PROVINCE OF COTABATO TO “NORTH COTABATO”
AND TO AMEND FOR THE PURPOSE, BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 660

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

SECTION 1. The Province of Cotabato shall hereafter be known as North
Cotabato.

SECTION 2, Batas Pambansa Bilang 660 entitled “An Act Changing the Name of
the Province of North Cotabato to Cotabato,” is hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. The Department of Interior and Local Government is hereby
directed to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved
7 OEPRES,

REC
24 JUL 2013

ji

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1828

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology,
arts, culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school. That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education, As such, it is the mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardless of age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation, In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representation is filing this bill for the creation of National High School in Barangay
Babatnin, City of Malolos, in the 1" District of Bulacan to be known as the Babatnin National
High School.

MA. VICTORIA SY- wien |


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._1828

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BABATNIN, CITY
OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS BABATNIN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. ‘There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay
Babatnin, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan to known as Babatnin National High School.

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

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

SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1139

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. HERNAN G. BIRON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER 28 OF EVERY YEAR A NON-WORKING
DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINGLE, ILOILO TO
COMMEMORATE THE “CRY OF LINCUD” THE FIRST DECLARATION
OF REVOLUTION AGAINST SPAIN IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO.
AND THE ISLAND OF PANAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare October 28 of every year a non-working day in the Municipality
of Dingle, Province of Iloilo in commemoration of the “Cry of Lincud”, the first declaration of
revolution against Spain in the Province of Iloilo and the Island of Panay.

The “Cry of Lincud” according to historians happened in the early moming of October
28, 1898 in Barrio Lincud, a barrio at the foot of Bulabog Mountains, wherein a young officer of
the Ejercito Libertador or the Revolucionarios, Colonel Adriano D. Hernandez, his brother Julio,
his cousin Estafano D. Muyco, Francisco and Quintin Salas together with six hundred men tore
their cedulas and declared a revolution against Spain.

‘The Municipality of Dingle commemorates this historical event every 28" of October of
every year with fiesta-like atmosphere and the town folks joining the celebration, It is
noteworthy that the National Historical Institute has recognized General Adriano D. Hernandez.
as a hero of the 1898 Philippine Revolution and has unveiled a historical marker for the “cry of
Lincud” at Barangay Lincud on September 8, 2008.

Thus, passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

ty |AN G. BIRON, JR.
4" District, Hoilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ie ae

Introduced by: HON. HERNAN G. BIRON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER 28 OF EVERY YEAR A NON-WORKING
DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINGLE, ILOILO TO
COMMEMORATE THE “CRY OF LINCUD” THE FIRST DECLARATION
OF REVOLUTION AGAINST SPAIN IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO.
AND THE ISLAND OF PANAY

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

TION 1. October 28 of every year is hereby declared to be a non-working day in
the Muneipanty of Dingle, Province of Hoilo to commemorate the “Cry of Lincud” the first
declaration of revolution against Spain in the Province of Iloilo and the island of Panay.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,