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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

i290
House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Pablo P. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Although marriage is an institution that the State is interested in, it is also a
religious act. In fact, for the predominant Catholic of our country, it is a sacrament and
marriage is not considered valid insofar as Catholics are concerned unless celebrated in
accordance with the solemnities of the church. Marriage, therefore, is an element in the
exercise of religious freedom. So logically, if the marriage, insofar as the contracting
parties are concerned, is validated by the laws of the Church, then it necessarily follows
that by the same laws, such marriage can also be invalidated or annulled.

The law recognizes as valid a marriage solemnized in accordance with the laws
of the church. In otiver words, the State respects the laws of the church. To give full
force and effect to this principle of State recognition of the law of the church, it is but
proper, if not logical that the state must also respect the annulment of a marriage that
results from application of church laws. This holds true to all other established churches
or religions.

In this connection, it is noteworthy that ever since the adoption of the New Civil
Code, the state recognizes Muslim divorces or dissolutions of marriages in accordance
with the Muslim law. Under the principle of equality before the law, if Muslim divorces
are legalized, there could be no serious objections to recognizing the annulment of a
marriage by a church or by any other established and duly recognized religious
denomination.

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

P, P. GARCIA


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
oor
House Bill No, £29)

Introduced by Rep. Pablo P. Garcia

AN ACT
LEGALIZING CHURCH ANNULMENT OR DISSOLUTION OF CERTAIN MARRIAGES
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Whenever a marriage, duly and legally solemnized by a priest,
minister, imam, rabbi, or presiding elder of an established church or religion in the
Philippines is subsequently annulled or dissolved in a final judgment or decree by said
church or religion, in accordance with the canons or precepts of the latter, the said
annulment or dissolution shall be recognized and given full force and effect in the
Philippines.

SEC. 2. The final judgment or decree of annulment or dissolution referred to in
the next-preceding section shall be recorded in the appropriate civil registry, within thirty
(30) days from issuance of said final judgment or decree of annulment or dissolution.

SEC. 3. Any act or provision of law inconsistent this Act is hereby repealed.

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

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._1985

Introduced by: REP. MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Use of fine mesh net is prohibited in Republic Act 8550 also known as the Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998. However, the Code has not taken into consideration that nets with
legal mesh sizes when used doubly or even tripled as in trammel net set-up could be
considered a fine-mesh net. When this type of set-up is used, small fishes other than those
specified in the Code, are caught because it has similar effect of fine-mesh nets.

This bill specifies the dimension the nets that may be used which can help to further
guarantee the sustainability of aquatic resources in our country.

Approval of this bil is therefore earnestly requested.

MEL ae

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._1985

Introduced by: REP. MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 89 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8550, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE PHILIPPINE FISHERIES CODE OF 1998

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

SECTION 1. Section 89 of RA 8550 is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

See. 89. Use of Fine Mesh Net. - It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing using
nets with mesh smaller than that with which may be fixed by the Department:
PROVIDED, THAT THE PRESCRIBED MESH SIZES IN “TRAMMEL NET”
SET-UP AND SIMILAR TYPE OF FISHING OPERATION ARE PROHIBITED.
Provided further, That the prohibition on the use of fine mesh net shall not apply to the
gathering of fry, glass eels, elvers, tabios, and alamang and such species which by their
nature are small but already mature to be identified in the implementing rules and

regulations by the Department.

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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is held invalid or

unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 4, Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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FIFTEENTH 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, 1058

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Corporation Code came into existence in order to provide a legal
framework for the establishment, operation, regulation and interaction of
corporate entities in an ever-changing Philippine commercial horizon,

The onset of the new millennium heralded the new Securities
Regulation Code. But there is still a pressing need to update more of our laws
in order to meet the challenges of the new age.

_ Thus, this measure seeks to increase the applicable penalties for
violation of any provision of the Corporation Code so that violators would think
twice before violating the same.

RUFUS B. ‘IGUEZ

My

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo___ 1058

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 144 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 68, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES BY
INCREASING THE RANGE OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ITS
PROVISIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 144 of Batas Pambansa Big. 68, otherwise known
as the Corporation Code of he Philippines is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Sec. 144. Violations of the Code. Violations of any of the
provisions of this Code or its amendments not otherwise specifically
penalized therein shall be punished by a fine of not less than TEN
THOUSAND [one thousand (P1,000.00)] pesos but not more than ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND [ten thousand (P10,000.00)] pesos or by
imprisonment for not less than SIX YEARS [thirty (30) days] but not
more than TWELVE [five (5)] years, or both, in the discretion of the
court. If the violation is committed by a corporation, the same may,
after notice and heating, be dissolved in appropriate proceeding before
the Securities and Exchange Commission: Provided that, such
dissolution shall not preclude the institution of appropriate’ action
against the director, trustee or officer if the corporation responsible for
said violation: Provided further, that nothing in this section shall be
construed to repeal the other causes for dissolution of a corporation
Provided in this Code.”

SEC. 2. Repeal. All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its
publication in at least three newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION ;

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1072

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5881 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Revision of Laws under Committee Report No.
2250 dated August 13, 2009. It was approved on 2™ reading on August 26,
2009 and 3rd reading on December 8, 2009. The bill was transmitted to the
Senate on December 10, 2009 where it was not acted upon.

The presence of the Chinese in our country is very significant. The
Chinese arrived here prior to the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16" century.
They started their families and put up their businesses here. They have
intermarried with Filipinos and have raised their children as Filipinos and
made them study in Philippine schools. They have voluntarily assimilated to
our society. They put up businesses, provide employment to Filipinos, create
more income for us and contribute to our Philippine economy. They celebrate
some of their own customs and traditions here, the most significant of which is
their New Year. The celebration of the Chinese New Year is likewise
participated by us Filipinos who join the parade of the dancing dragons and
are recipients of their famous tikoy.

Chinese ~ Filipinos fought with us for independence and freedom
against Spain in 1896-1898, against the Americans in 1899 and against the
Japanese in 1941-1945.

Considering our long relations with the Chinese many of whom have
adopted the Philippines as their home, it is but just to help preserve some of
their valued traditions. This bill seeks to preserve the Chinese tradition of
celebrating their New Year by declaring it as nonworking public holiday for


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1072

House Bill No..

AN ACT
DECLARING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared a policy of the
government to recognize the great contributions of the Chinese-Filipino in
Philippine Society and their rich cultural traditions.

Section 2. Special Non Working Public Holiday. The Chinese New
Year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday in the whole
country every year.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department
of Labor and Employment in consultation with the Federation of Filipino-
Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., shall promulgate the
rules and regulations to implement this Act.

Section 4. Effectivity. This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days upon
its publication in two newspapers of national circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House prt No, 1106

Introduced by the Honorable Florencio “Bem” G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

During the Commonwealth era, the Americans introduced the public school
system to the Philippines. To meet the need for public school buildings, the Asamblea
Filipina (Philippine Assembly), passed as one of its first laws Act. No, 1801 framed
by Nueva Ecija representative Isauro Gabaldon.

Taken from the surname of its principal advocate, it came to be known as the
"Gabaldon Act of 1907," and all the school buildings built in the next two decades
during the American period were called "Gabaldon Schoolhouses.”

These "Gabaldon Schoolhouses” have withstood the elements and until the
present are still being used by public schools throughout the country.

This bill seeks to rehabilitate and repair the “Gabaldon Schoolhouses”
nationwide to preserve its historical significance as well as address the ever growing
need for educational facilities.

Approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

NOEL

FLORENCIO “BEM’


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1106

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the Honorable Florencio “Bem” G. Noel

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REHABILITATION AND REPAIR OF
GABALDON SCHOOLHOUSES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be rehabilitated and repaired under the supervision of the
Department of Education, the Gabaldon schoolhouses nationwide.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the Department of Education under the current General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, such sums as are needed for its continued implementation shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bili No, 1342

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”
Hence, the State is mandated to support and strengthen the provision of quality
and accessible public education for the Filipinos especially for the indigent sector
of the population who cannot afford to pursue tertiary education.

This bill seeks to appropriate the sum of Two Billion Pesos
(P2,000,000,000.00) to the State Scholarship Program under the supervision of
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for scholarship grants to poor but
deserving students in the tertiary level.

At present, the education system in the country offers free public
education in the elementary and secondary levels only. The absence of free
education in the tertiary level hinders poor but deserving students to pursue
higher studies due to financial constraints. Through this measure, the sum of
Two Billion Pesos (P2,000,000,000.00) is appropriated to defray expenses for
scholarship programs which poor but deserving students can avail of.

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

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,_134

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWO BILLION PESOS
(P2,000,000,000.00) TO THE STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UNDER THE
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) FOR SCHOLARSHIP
GRANTS TO POOR BUT DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE TERTIARY LEVEL

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

Section 1. The sum of Two Billion Pesos (P2,000,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise
appropriated as additional fund for the State Scholarship Program under the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

SEC. 2. The beneficiaries of the scholarship fund shall be the poor
but deserving students in the tertiary level.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1764

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE IMELDA QUIBRANZA-DIMAPORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The state “recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of
the nation”. It is the declared policy of the state to “strengthen its
solidarity and actively promote its total development.” (Section 1,
Article XV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution).

We live in a fast pace age that the most basic element and
social unit of our society is being compromised. The effect of social
networking, technological innovations, busy lifestyle, migration and
other family concerns are slowly threatening the most important
aspect of our life-the family.

The state declares that the family is the most basic institution
of our society. It is the very foundation of our society. It is time and

again considered the sense of well-being of every Filipino. It is also


the source of strength, and refuge of Filipinos. It is characterized by
a strong sense of kinship.

The family is the center of moral and spiritual center of our
society. It is where we learned and nurtured our values. We must
protect its integrity; cherish it with our lives; and defend it from any
influence that threatens the very foundation by which our society is
built.

When we have a happy family, the community is peaceful and
orderly. When the family is united, the neighborhood works
together for the improvement and progress of the community. When
the family prays together, the Filipino people become secure. It is
time to bring back the virtues by which the Filipino family was
founded and built- for a progressive, strong, orderly and peaceful
Philippines. It has been said, all true social reforms should start
from the family.

Thus, the passage of this bill is recommended for the

protection of our family, and for the promotion of family time,
togetherness and unity.

REP. IMELDA IZA-DIMAPORO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

AN ACT DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER OF
EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK

SECTION 1. The first week of December of every year is
hereby declared as Family Week, with the following days designated
in honor of the family, as follows:

(a) Sunday - Mother’s Day

(b) Monday — Father’s Day

(c) Tuesday — Single Parent’s Day

(d) Wednesday - Grandparent’s Day
{e) Thursday - Extended Family Day
(f) Friday - My Own Family Day

(g) Saturday - My Nuclear Family Day

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and reguiations or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of 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.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo__4519

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In an effort to promote and uplift the welfare of women, this proposed measure
seeks to grant free medical and hospitalization benefits to indigent Filipino women
suffering from women’s diseases , illness and injuries due to violence and abuses by
establishing a special ward both in the provincial and district hospitals which are
capable of providing major clinical services.

The provision of free medical treatment and hospitalization benefits especially to
indigent women reflects the State’s policy in recognizing the need for such facilities and
opportunities that will enhance their welfate and enable them to realize their full
potential in the service of the nation.

It is in this light that | earnestly sought the approval of this proposed measure.

se. NO

AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.
Second District, Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1519

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE MEDICAL AND HOSPITALIZATION BENEFITS TO INDIGENT
FILIPINO WOMEN SUFFERING FROM WOMEN’S DISEASE, ILLNESS AND
INJURIES DUE TO VIOLI ON WOMEN, AND FOR OTHER:

PURPOSES

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 ‘Women’s Medical and Hospitalization
Benefits Act”,

hall be granted to indigent Filipino
ich as cancer of the reproductive organ, cancer of the
and injuries due to violence inflicted on women.
ablished fn all provineial and district hospitals.

SEC.
women suffering from women’s disease,
breast and pregnaney In
For this purpose. a sp

2. Free med

-related dis
ial ward shall be

SEC. 3. An indigent woman patient seeking to avail of the benefits herein provided shall
secure a certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development attesting that she
is indigent and suffering from any of the above-mentioned diseases, illnesses or injuries. For the
purpose of this Act, indigent patients shall include the unemployed and those whose monthly
gross income does not exceed Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00).

SEC. 4. The Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Social
Welfare and Development, shall promulgate implementing rules and regulations sixty (60) days
from the eftectivity of this Act.

SEC. 5. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
appropriations of the Department of Health under the current General Appropriations Act.
‘Thereafter, such amount necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included
in the annual budget of the local governments concerned.

SEC. 6, This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No__134'7

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a nationwide Scholarship Program for
indigenous peoples to be known as the Indigenous Peoples Scholarship Program.
This will give meaning to the Constitutional guarantee of an affordable, accessible
and quality education for our indigenous cultural community brothers.

Education is one of the basic keys for sustainable economic development of
the marginal sector of our-society who are in need of government assistance and
social services. One way of ensuring economic upliftment and social mobility is
through the provision of opportunities, particularly to less privileged, though
deserving, may not be able to complete their schooling due to poverty.

The Scholarship Program as envisioned in this bill will certainly provide the
needed boost in this aspect.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested. fe

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.
2” District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

, 1347
House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONWIDE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 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 direct supervision of the
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), a nationwide scholarship
program for indigenous peoples to be known as the “Indigenous Peoples
Scholarship Program”.

SECTION 2. The Chairman of the National Commission on Indigenous
Peoples (NCIP) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to govern
the effective implementation of the said nationwide scholarship program.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the National Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its operation shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

yA
HOUSE BILL No,__ 1529

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 8942, otherwise known as the
“National Museum Act of 1998.”

The National Museum is the custodian of the nation’s artistic and cultural
heritage. It provides a venue to instill cultural consciousness and a sense of
nationalism among Filipinos through its collection and activities covering science,
education and culture.

This bill aims to qualify the use of the museum’s income from the proceeds
of the sales of reproductions, cultural items, publications, creation, restoration,
conservation, identification, earnings from planetarium programs, entrance fees
and other auxiliary services to augment its operational requirements.

This bill has been filed by Honorable Ruffy B. Biazon and other co-authors
but was never enacted into law. Hence, this bill. -

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

O-RAMON S. FERNANDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, __ 1529

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT
QUALIFYING THE USE OF THE INCOME OF THE NATIONAL
MUSEUM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8492,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT OF 1998”

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

SECTION 1. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 8492 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“SEC. 26. [Revolving Fund| USE OF INCOME. — The
NATIONAL MUSEUM IS AUTHORIZED TO USE ITS income [of
the Museum] not exceeding the amount of [Two] FIVE million pesos
{(P2,000,000.00)} (P5,000,000.00) ANNUALLY derived from the
proceeds of the sales of reproductions, cultural items, publications,
creation, restoration, conservation, identification, authentication,
earnings from planetarium programs, ENTRANCE FEES, and other
auxiliary services [shall be constituted as a revolving fund for the use
of the Museum.] TO AUGMENT THE MUSEUM’S
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO:


A) UPGRADING AND MODERNIZATION OF
COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES;

B) REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
AND FACILITIES THAT HOUSE ITS OFFICES,
COLLECTIONS AND ACQUISITIONS;

C) UPDATE ITS INSURANCE PAYMENTS;

D)INCREASE THE LEVEL OF SECURITY IT
CURRENTLY EMPLOYS; AND

&) FUND EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
REPRODUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF CULTURAL
ITEMS, PUBLICATIONS, CREATIONS, RESTORATION
AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS, PLANETARIUM
PROGRAMS AND OTHER AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES.”

SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Director of the
National Museum shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary for the
effective implementation of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
effectivity.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation,

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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _i{)3.4

Introduced by: Honorable George P. Arnaiz

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as
the Government Procurement Act, by withdrawing from its application
and coverage all references to the local government units.

Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting
service by the local government units shall be governed by Title Six,
Book Two of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code.

Procurement system in the local government units should be
governed by Local Government Code, which has provided the detailed
process of supply management at the local levels.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this4ill is ¢arnestly
requested.


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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 154

Introduced by: Honorable George P. Arnaiz

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT,
WITHDRAWING FROM ITS APPLICATION ALL REFERENCES TO
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

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

SECTION 1. All references to the local government units under
the provisions of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Reform Act, are hereby withdrawn from its
application and coverage.

SECTION 2. Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and
consulting services by the local government units shall be governed by
Title Six, Book Two of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the
“Local Government Code of 1991”.

SECTION 3. Repeal. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the

provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. In case any provision of this
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the order provisions hereof
which are not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.

_SECTION’S. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days
after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil No__ 1268

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant retirement benefits to barangay officials who have
rendered at least fifteen (15) years of continuous service in a community.

Barangay officials have done so much for our communities. They have served in
the forefront of a government in action to meet the needs of the people. While they
could have chosen to serve private corporations and companies, they opted to give their
services to the community, where the pay is definitely not high.

They have served the people of the community giving them a much-personalized
service, being friends with the barangay people and giving them the best services
possible

It is however rather unfortunate that many of these retired barangay officials,
after years of service to the people, now live in poverty.

This bill seeks to help retired barangay officials by giving them retirement
benefits, hence, its early approval is earnestly sought.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph, D.
2™ District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1266

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

AN ACT GRANTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS
WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) YEARS OF CONTINUOUS
SERVICE AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Official’s
Retirement Benefits Act’.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to grant
retirement benefits to barangay officials who has served for at least fifteen (15) years of
continuous service of good standing in the community.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. — For the purpose of this Act, the following terms shall
mean:

a. Barangay Officials — refer to the barangay chairman, barangay kagawad,
barangay secretary, barangay treasurer and Sangguniang Kabataan
chairman;

b. Retirement Benefits — refer to the retirement pay of one month salary for
every year of service or the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos
(P25,000.00) whichever is greater.

SEC. 4. Governing Policies. - The exercise of this mandate must be based on the
constitution, civil service law, Local Government Code, orders and other allied laws.

SEC. 5. Limitation. - The right to avail of this retirement benefits shall not be given to
those barangay officials who were convicted of crime or with pending criminal or
administrative cases filed against them;

SEC. 6. Implementing Rules. — The Secretary of the Department of Local Government
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act;

SEC. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1422

Introduced by: HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Part of the Social Reform Agenda that the present administration is vigorously
pursuing is judicial reform. This reform must be able to address the clamor of the
constituents for an efficient and effective judiciary.

This bill seeks to create a Municipal Trial Court in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte,
which has a population of more than 85,000. At present, this municipality avails of the
services of a Municipal Circuit Trial Court in the distant Municipality of Carmen. Serving
these equally progressive and populous municipalities must have become a nightmare
to the judge of said court considering that year after year, cases submitted for his
consideration have grown by leaps and bounds resulting in backlogs of alarming
Proportion. As most these cases emanate from Sto. Tomas, complaints and litigants of
the locality have felt the sting of the cliché, “justice delayed, justice denied.” It is
therefore necessary to unload the heavy burden of this court if it were to resolve cases
speedily and impartially, and the only way to do this is through the creation of the
Municipal Trial Court in the above mentioned place and assigning permanent judge
thereto. Only then will the reform program be real to the people.

Passage of this bill is thus urgently called for.

ccs

ANTONIO F. iDAMEO, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., _ 1422

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF STO. TOMAS, DAVAO DEL NORTE, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION THIRTY OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG ISANG
DAAN AT DALAWAMPU'T SIYAM, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Section 30 of Batasa Pambansa Bilang 129 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Section 30. Municipal Trial Court, In each of the municipalities that are not
comprised within a metropolitan circuit there shall be a Municipal Trial Court
which shall have one branch, except as hereunder provided:”

ONE (1) BRANCH FOR STO. TOMAS, DAVAO DEL NORTE

peees

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations of the Supreme Court of the Philippines under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, all such sum as may be necessary
for the continued operations and maintenance of the said courts shall be included in
the annual appropriations.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 119. 3

Introduced by: HON. JEFFREY P. FERRER

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No dispute, election is very divisive and at the same time very expensive component
of our democracy. The 2010 national and local elections had just been concluded with the
National government spending at least billions of pesos just to ensure that the holding of the
same be peaceful and credible.

As a result of the recently concluded elections, our country is in the midst of a
crippling financial crisis. The National government's time and attention is now focused on
this problem. The legislature is looking at all possible measures to raise revenues. The
executive branch is putting up austerity measures to conserve public resources and lessen
public expenditures.

In view thereof, holding the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this
October 2010 ~ as scheduled — is an electoral exercise that the country at this time can ill-
afford considering the huge cost that it would entail. Hence, postponement of the Barangay
and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be more prudent thing to do. This would mean a
lot of savings for the country's more basic needs without any manner disrupting the flow of
services in the barangays.

In this context, the attached bill seeks to reset the scheduled Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on the last Monday of October 2010 to the last Monday of
October 2011, thereby amending for the purpose Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9340
otherwise known as "An Act amending Republic Act No. 9164, Resetting the Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, and for Other Purposes”.

In view of the above, the approval of the proposed bill is highly requested.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

é 1193

HOUSE BILL.

Introduced by: HON. JEFFREY P, FERRER

AN ACT
RESETTING THE DATE OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
ELECTIONS TO THE LAST MONDAY OF OCTOBER 2011, THEREBY
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT 9340,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO, 9164,
RESETTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Section of Republic Act No. 9340 is hereby amended to read as
follows.

“SECTION 1. Date of Election — There shall be synchronized
barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections which shall be on July 15,
2002. Subsequent synchronized barangay and sanggunaing kabataan
elections shall be held on the last Monday of October 2011 and every three
(3) years thereafter.”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1496

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Churches, temples and museums are places of high regard and respect.
Churches and temples are sacred dwellings for worships and religious and
spiritual activities. Museums on the hand, keep and safeguard the objects and
artifacts with scientific, artistic or historical importance. Wrong doings and illegal
activities are strictly prohibited in these places.

To further protect the welfare and interest of churches, temples and
museums, the bill seeks to increase by two (2) degrees the penalty for theft and
robbery committed within the premises of these places.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly requested _—~

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of Iloilo


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1496

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT CONVERTING THE STA. BARBARA TO SAN MIGUEL
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF STA. BARBARA AND
SAN MIGUEL IN THE SECOND DISTRICT OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sta. Barbara to San Miguel Provincial Road in the
Municipalities of Sta. Barbara and San Miguel in the Second District of Iloilo is
hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charge to the current appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways. Thereafter, such sum’ as may be necessary for the repair and
maintenance of the said road 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, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1849

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 235, Chapter V, Title Il of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known
as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides for the establishment of the
Special Education Fund (SEF) from the proceeds of an additional one percent
(1%) tax on the assessed value of real property that a province or city, or a
municipality within Metro Manila Area, may levy and collect.

According to the same law, the proceeds accruing to the SEF shall be
released automatically to the local school boards but must be utilized solely for
the operation and maintenance of public schools; construction and repair of
school buildings, facilities and equipment; educational research; purchase of
books and periodicals; and sports development in amounts to be determined by
the local school boards themselves.

However, the above mentioned purposes and applications failed to
respond suitably and completely to the urgent needs of our public educational
system. Hence, it is a must to amend the Local Government Code on the matter.
To guarantee the quality of education the government offers, the purpose of the
‘Special Education Fund under RA 7160 must be expanded.

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

Jawan! 7h

MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO.
Representative, 1 District
City of Marikina


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1849

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO.

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE PURPOSES AND APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL
EDUCATION FUND (SEF) AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 272 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 272 of Republic Act. No. 7160 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

"The proceeds from the additional one percent (1%) tax on real property
accruing to the Special Education Fund (SEF) shall be automatically released to
the local school boards: Provided, That in case of provinces, the proceeds shall
be divided equally between the provincial and municipal school boards: Provided
however, That the proceeds shall be allocated for the operation and maintenance
of public schools, construction and repair of school buildings, facilities and
equipment, ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL SITES, educational research, purchase
of books and periodicals, and sports development as determined and approved
by the local school board."

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

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

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

15" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No__ 1821

Introduced by Honorable Giorgidi B. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to put a cap on the total accumulated indebtedness of local government
units.

Under the Local Government Code of 1991, LGU’s are allowed to create indebtedness
and avail of credit facilities to finance local infrastructure and other socio-economic
development projects in accordance with the approved local development plan and public
investment program and for the purpose of stabilizing local finances.

However, it is necessary to put a limit on the extent of obligations that LGU’s incur so as
not to unduly burden its finances for debt repayments. Moreover, limiting the obligations
of the LGU will ensure the fiscal sustainability of succeeding administrations, which
otherwise would be weighed down by the fiscal irresponsibility of its predecessors.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this

is recommended.

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

15" Congress
First Regular Session

1821

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT
IMPOSING A CAP ON THE LOAN OBLIGATIONS OF

LOCAL

GOVERNMENT UNITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE “LOCAL

GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”, AS AMENDED.

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

Congress assembled:

Section 1. Section 297 of R.A. 7160, as amended, is hereby amended to read as

follows:

“Sec. 297. Loans, Credits, and other forms of indebtedness of

Local Government Units.

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b. A local government units may likewise secure from any
government bank and lending institution short, medium and long term
Joans and advances against security or real estate or other acceptable
assets for the establishment, development, or expansion of agricultural,
industrial, commercial, house financing and livelihood projects and other
economic enterprises: PROVIDED THAT THE ACCUMULATED
LOAN OBLIGATIONS OF THE LGU SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED
FIFTY (50%) PERCENT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE

ALLOTMENT OF THE PRECEDING YEAR.

x x x
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1107

HOUSE BILL NO._>~

Introduced by the Honorable Florencio “Bem” G. Noel

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 government 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.

The approval of this bill is eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1107

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the Honorable Florencio “Bem” 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. Said
schedule may provide for differential rates for different categories of
use and different quantity blocks. The district, as far as practicable,
shall fix such rates and charges for water as will result in revenues
which will:

x xX Xx

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

Approved,