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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT GRANTING CITIZENSHIP TO MR. CAMERON OLIVER 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Mr. Cameron Oliver has traveled the world to pursue his dream of becoming a 
professional basketball player. After a stellar career at Grant Union High School in 
California, he committed to play college ball at the University of Nevada, Reno. In his final 
year at the University of Nevada, Reno he averaged 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 
and 1.8 assists per outing, guiding Nevada to for the record and the MW Tournament 
Championship title. For his efforts, Oliver earned the All-MWC First Team and Defensive 
Player of the Year distinction. His 190 blocks in 73 games ranked him third on Nevada’s 
all-time list, when he left after the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. 
In the NBA, he played for the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks. He has traveled 
the world as a professional basketball player and has played in countries such as 
Australia, Israel, and Spain. He is currently playing for the TNT Tropang Giga as its import 
in the 2022- 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.  
With a decorated professional sports career, Mr. Cameron Oliver wishes to play for the 
Philippine Men’s National Basketball Team, he also wants the Philippines to be his 
permanent home. 
His allegiance to this country is indubitable, his skills and competency in the field of 
basketball shall truly complement the entire nation. Thus, the Congress should give to 
him the privilege of becoming a Filipino citizen. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
November 11, 2022
9:06 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT GRANTING CITIZENSHIP TO MR. CAMERON OLIVER 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Cameron Oliver is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights, 
privileges, and prerogatives appurtenant thereto. 
Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, 
Justin Donta Brownlee shall enter upon the full enjoyment of Philippine Citizenship. 
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from publication in the 
Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6070
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Benguet Province is known to be characterized by its mountainous terrains of peaks 
and valleys, ridges and canyons, and cool weather all year round. In fact, it is through 
the richness of the land coupled with the cold weather which allows Benguet to be 
titled the “Salad Bowl of the Philippines”. In addition, such acclamation is due to the 
very fact that majority of the country’s fruits and vegetables thrive in the province. 
There is also a wealth of flowers that end up being transported to different parts of 
the country. However, if there is one thing that Benguet is known for, these are the 
strawberries. To note, there are over 700 strawberry farms in La Trinidad alone. These 
farms produce over a thousand metric tons of the said fruit every year—making the 
province the central and biggest producer of strawberries in this country.  
The province also annually holds the Strawberry Festival in pursuit of recognizing the 
success of strawberry farming as being one of the major economic drivers in the 
province, as well as encouraging more farmers to be in the industry. Therefore, given 
such accomplishments, it is a must to officially declare the Province of Benguet as the 
“Strawberry Capital of the Philippines”, which this bill foremost seeks. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ERIC GO YAP 
January 10, 2023
4:56 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET AS THE STRAWBERRY CAPITAL 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to promote and support the strawberry industry in the country and ensure 
competitiveness in both domestic and foreign markers. 
To this end, the State shall recognize the importance of sustaining and 
enhancing strawberry production as a driver of economic development because 
strawberry self-sufficiency can tremendously increase the country’s export earnings 
and provide livelihood to our farmers. 
SEC. 2. Benguet as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines. - In recognition 
of its status as the country’s biggest producer of strawberry, the Province of Benguet 
is hereby declared the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
Approved, 
6742
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by  Honorable Oscar G. Malapitan 
___________________________________________________________________ 
Explanatory Note 
This proposed measure has as its primordial objective the conversion of 
Saranay Road located in Bagumbong, Caloocan City into a national road  in 
order to ensure it efficiency and reliability as a major thoroughfare, and a 
prime contributor in easing the traffic problem in Metro Manila.    
Currently, this avenue is heavily being utilized by motorists from both local 
and nearby municipalities and cities, and  serve as an alternate route to avoid 
or escape the traffic gridlock that may be found in many parts of the city. To 
ensure its full development as a safe and dependable carriageway, it is most 
ideal if the responsibility for  its maintenance and improvement  be devolved 
to the national government in consonance   with the  strategic plan design to 
decongest Metro Manila from heavy vehicular traffic.   
In view of the many benefits that may be derived in converting the Saranay 
Road into a national road, the immediate consideration and approval of this 
bill is highly recommended.   
HON. OSCAR G. MALAPITAN 
November 23, 2022
4:35 pm
6332


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by  Honorable Oscar G. Malapitan 
 _____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE SARANAY ROAD LOCATED IN  BAGUMBONG, 
CALOOCAN CITY, METRO MANILA 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 Saranay Road located in Bagumbong, Caloocan 
City, Metro Manila is hereby converted into a national road under the 
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and 
Highways shall include in the Department’  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 newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE BUNLAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY BUNLAO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE BUNLAO INTEGRATED 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is a right and not a privilege. To this end, Article XIV, Section 1 of 
the 1987 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’. Thus, we should strive to ensure that every child in the 
country would have access to quality education. 
This bill seeks to convert the Bunlao Elementary School in Barangay Bunlao, 
Municipality of Caluya  in the Province of Antique to be known as the Bunlao Integrated 
School to ensure that school children of Barangay Bunlao and neighboring barangays will 
have access to quality primary and secondary education without having to travel too far 
from their neighborhood. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6176


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE BUNLAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY BUNLAO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE BUNLAO INTEGRATED 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Bunlao Elementary School in Barangay Bunlao, Municipality of 
Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as 
the Bunlao Integrated School.  
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Bunlao Elementary School 
are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Bunlao Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Bunlao Integrated School, funding of which shall 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6176
December 5, 2022
10:40 am
6488


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by HONORABLE JOCELYN SY LIMKAICHONG 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS IN THE CITY 
OF GUIHULNGAN, PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established the Office of the Register of Deeds in the City of Guihulngan, 
Province of Negros Oriental. 
SECTION 2. The Register of Deeds of the City of Guihulngan shall be appointed by the Secretary of 
Justice upon the recommendation of the Land Registration Authority. The Register shall be assisted by 
a staffing complement to be appointed by the Secretary of Justice upon the recommendation of the 
Administrator of the Land Registration Authority in accordance with existing laws. 
SECTION 3. The Register of Deeds of the City of Guihulngan shall be under the direct supervision 
and control of the Secretary of Justice. The latter shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary 
for the implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 4. The Register of Deeds for Dumaguete City shall as soon as practicable transfer and turn 
over to the Office of the Register of Deeds in the City of Guihulngan all documents or records relating 
to properties and transactions pertaining to the latter’s jurisdiction.
SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the 
appropriation of the Department of Justice under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such 
sum as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the said branch office shall be included in 
the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
6488
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No. _____
___________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA
___________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
While city and municipal mayors are, under the law, granted the authority to
solemnize marriages, provincial governors—who exercise similar functions as local
chief executives—unjustifiably have been denied a similar authority.
And yet, as provincial governors invariably experience, their constituents
continue to expect them to render this service, mistakenly thinking that the law
authorizes them to do so.
Granting provincial governors the authority to solemnize marriages would give
constituents greater access to an essential service which is the foundation of the
family, society’s basic unit.
Rep. PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA
3rd District, Province of Cebu
November 22, 2022
12:36 pm
6285


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No. _____
___________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA
___________________________________________________________________
AN ACT AUTHORIZING PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS TO SOLEMNIZE
MARRIAGES WITHIN THEIR TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS
Section 1. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, provincial
governors, within their territorial jurisdictions, are hereby authorized to solemnize
marriages in accordance with law.
Section 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary
to or is inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or
amended accordingly.
Section 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
6285
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 5 of Article VI of the Constitution states that: 
(1) The House of Representatives shall be composed of not
more than two hundred and fifty members, unless otherwise fixed 
by law, who shall be elected from legislative districts apportioned 
among the provinces, cities, and the Metropolitan Manila area in 
accordance with the number of their respective inhabitants, and on 
the basis of a uniform and progressive ratio, and those who, as 
provided by law, shall be elected through a party-list system of 
registered national, regional, and sectoral parties or organizations. 
(3) Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as
practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory.  Each city 
with a population of at least two hundred fifty thousand, or each 
province, shall have at least one representative. 
(4) Within three years following the return of every census,
the Congress shall make a reapportionment of legislative districts 
based on the standards provided in this section. 
However, Congress does not make reapportionment of legislative districts within three 
years of the return of every census as mandated by the Constitution.  Instead, new legislative 
districts are created through laws which are usually influenced by political motivations. 
Based on the result of latest Census, there should now be a reapportionment of the 
legislative districts of the country.   
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
December 13, 2022
1:32PM
6651


NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS 
OF THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO THE 2017 CENSUS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Declaration of Policy. – It is the declared policy of the State that Congress shall 
reapportion the legislative districts of the country within three years of the return of every 
census. 
Section 2. Reapportionment of Legislative Districts. - Legislative districts are hereby 
reapportioned with a minimum population of at least four hundred thousand per district based 
on the 2017 Census provided that no existing district shall be deprived of its representation. 
Each city with a population of at least 250,000 or each province shall have at least one 
representative. 
Section 3.   Repealing Clause. -  All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 4.   Effectivity.  -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6651
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ino, 6956

House

Introduced by Rep. Gelso Gomera Regencia and Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Explanatory Note

One of the choicest locations in lligan is the Barangay of Buru-un which is.
roughly 15 minutes away from the heart of the City. It is an area rich in waterfalls,
springs and rivers overflowing to the delight of our people-the lliganons. It is also an
area which boast of several tourist attractions- the NPC Natures Park and several
swimming pool facilities popularly known as the Timoga area.

We are trying to make lligan enter the multi-billion MICE (Meetings, Incentives,
Conferences and Exhibitions) industry and be internationally known as the “BIMP EAGA
Hub in Northern Mindanao” thereby generating more jobs and opportunities for our
people.

This Convention Center is only ten (10) minutes away from the MIRAIC (Metro-
lligan Regional Agricultural and Industrial Center) area in the Municipality of Linamon,
Lanao del Norte where it is projected that 200 to 300 locators will be situated. Having
this Convention Center will boost the tourism industry of lligan and generate jobs for our
people.

In view of the tremendous economic impact it will have in my District, approval of
this Bill is earnestly sought.

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

2°4 District, Pampanga



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8956

Introduced by Rep. Celso Gomera Regencia and Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED MILLION PESOS.
(PHP 800,000,000.00) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MACAPAGAL-
MACARAEG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (MMICC) TO BE LOCATED
IN BARANGAY BURU-UN, ILIGAN CITY

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

SECTION 1. Appropriation.- The amount of Eight Hundred Million Pesos (PHP
800,000,000.00) shall be included in the budget of the Department of Public Works and
Highways in the General Appropriations Act to be used for the construction of the
Macapagal-Macaraeg International Convention Center (with hotel facilities) located in

Barangay Buru-un, lligan City.

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

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE DANAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY DANAO, MUNICIPALITY OF ANINI-Y INTO AN INTEGRATED 
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DANAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is a right and not a privilege. To this end, Article XIV, Section 1 of 
the 1987 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’. Thus, we should strive to ensure that every child in the 
country would have access to quality education. 
This bill seeks to convert the Danao Elementary School in Barangay Danao, 
Municipality of Anini-y in the Province of Antique to be known as the Danao Integrated 
School to ensure that school children of Barangay Danao and neighboring barangays will 
have access to quality primary and secondary education without having to travel too far 
from their neighborhood. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6178


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE DANAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY DANAO, MUNICIPALITY OF ANINI-Y INTO AN INTEGRATED 
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DANAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Danao Elementary School in Barangay Danao, Municipality of Anini-
y, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as the 
Danao Integrated School.  
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Danao Elementary School are 
hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Danao Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Danao Integrated School, funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6178
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS
|st Regular Session
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HOUSEB|LLNo§898
Introduced by Hon. WILTER YAP PALMA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  aims  to  convert  the  Bulawan  National  High  School  within  the
Municipality  of  Payao,   Province  of  Zamboanga  Sibugay  into  an   independent
national  high  school  with  the  aim  of including  the  aforementioned  school  as  a
distinct entity within the  country's  national  budget.  By doing so,  it would  then
enable the  Bulawan  National  High School to gain the  necessary financial  backing
that  would  be  of  aid  towards  their  efforts  in  providing  accessible  and  quality
education to the Sibugaynons as mandated by our constitution.
As  a  major  educational  institution  within  the  municipality,  the  Bulawan
National  High School has seen a considerable increase number of enrollees each
year.  As a  result, the current number of teaching personnel, teaching tools and
facilities within the school could  not easily keep up and  it easily became evident
that it is hieh time that we formulate meaningful steps that would greatly improve
the state of the education system not just within the municipality but throughout
the entire region. Through its conversion, the prioritization in the allotment of the
funds directly from the National Government would then be used to address the
urgent needs of the students thus upholding a high standard of education that is
well deserved by the Sibugaynons.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines
NINETEENTH {19th) CONGRESS
First Regular Session
Hou.sE All-L -No.   6 8 9 8
Introduced by HON. WILTER YAP PALMA
AN ACT
cONVER"NG THE BUIAWAN NATIONAL IllGH Sct]OOL "TlllN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
PAYAO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  enacted  by the  Senate  and  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
1                   SECTION 1. The Bulawan National High school within the Municipality of payao,
2       Province of zamboanga sibugay is hereby converted into an independent national high
3       school.
4                     SECTION 2.  All  personnel, assets,  liabilities,  and  records of the  Bulawan  National
5       High  School  are  hereby  transferred  to  and  absorbed  by  the  abovementioned  newly
6      independent national high school.
7                   SECTION   3.   The   Secretary   of   Education   shall    immediately   include    in   the
8       Department's program the operationalization of the Bulawan  National High school, the
9       funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
1o                    SECTION 4. The secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations as
11      may be necessaryto carry outthe provisions of this act.
12                    SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication  in the
13      0#/.c/.a/ Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6953

Introduced by Rep. Celso Gomera Regencia and Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Tambacan Bridge located in Brgy. Tambacan, Iligan City as
Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. Bridge.

Atty. Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. was a former Mayor of Iligan City and Representative
of the 1" district of Lanao del Norte-Iligan City from 1987-1992, 1992-1995 & 1995-1998. He is
the father of Atty. Alipio Cirilo “Tikbong” V. Badelles, who also became a Representative of the
then 1* congressional district of Lanao del Norte-Iligan City from 1998-2007

Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. was responsible for the establishment of a two (2) lane bridge
traversing the Iligan River in Tambacan, Iligan City when he introduced House Bill No. 532 on
August 24, 1987 while serving as a House Member representing the 1" legislative district of Lanao
del Norte-Iligan City. To rename Tambacan Bridge after him therefore is a way of honoring the
proponent of the bridge and one of the distinguished earlier public servants of the present-day city
of Iligan which is now a lone congressional district by virtue of Republic Act No, 9724.

This proposed change of name also signifies to chronicle an aspect of the historical
progress of Iligan as a city that may provide an important educational anecdote for the generations
of lliganons to come in order for them to appreciate and remember a public servant who dedicated
his life, intellect, talent and resources for the betterment of Hligan City.

GLORKA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
2 District, Pampanga



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N 6953

Introduced by Rep. Celso Gomera Regencia and Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT
RENAMING THE TAMBACAN BRIDGE IN ILIGAN CITY
AS MARIANO LLUCH BADELLES, SR. BRIDGE

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

Section 1. The Tambacan Bridge in Iligan City is hereby renamed in favor of the late
Mariano LI. Badelles, Sr. to be known as Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. Bridge.

Sec. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary rules,

orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.

Sec, 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE`BI[L`fo.   6607
Introduced by Rep. Ray Florence T. Reyes and Rep. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Established   in   1666,   Sto.   Tomas   is   home   to   Philippine   Revolution   and
Philippine-American War hero,  General Miguel  Malvar.  In 2018,  Republic Act  11086,
or the Charfer of the city of Sfo.  Tomas was signed into law. On September 7, 2019,
a plebiscite by the electorate of Sto. Tomas ratified its cityhood.
This bill seeks to declare the 7th of September of every year as a special non-
working  holiday  in  the  City  of  Sto.  Tomas,  Province  of  Batangas,  to  celebrate  its
cityhood.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
'trt).an
lvIA. THERESA V. COLLANTES
epresentative, st District of Batangas


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
`  NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusE`rfu-Lie.    6607
Introduced bv ReD. Ra
Florence T. Reyes and Rep. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes
AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 7 0F EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF STO. T0IVIAS, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, T0 BE
KNOWN AS "ARAW NG LUNGSOD NG SANTO TOMAS", lN COMIVIEMORATION
OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CllYH00D
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTloN  1.  September  7  of every  year  is  hereby  declared  a  special  non-working
holiday in the City of Sto.  Tomas,  Province of Batangas,  to be known as  "Araw ng
Lungsod ng Sfo. romas", in commemoration of the anniversary of its cityhood.
SECTION  2.  This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its  publication  in  the
Offi.ct.a/ Gaze#e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 6561

Introduced by Represe1 Joseph ert lago
EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This proposed measure seeks the conversion of the San Jose City ~ Carranglan
Provincial Road going to Casecnan, Nueva Vizcaya, which traverses barangays Digdig
and General Luna in the Municipality of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, and Dupax Sur in the
Province of Nueva Vizcaya into a national road.

‘The subject provincial road serves as a vital infrastructure which links the
provinces of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. However, the provincial road is suffering
from deterioration because of lack of funds for its upgrading, rehabilitation, and
maintenance. For this reason, transport of essential goods such as agricultural products
—to which Nueva Ecija is known for—remains difficult and costly.

‘The Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, likewise, lacks the funds for the
maintenance and repair of the provincial road. Hence, use of national funds — which will
cover the cost of rehabilitation and maintenance of the San Jose City — Carranglan
Provincial Road — will result in better mobility of people, goods, and services between
the two provinces.

This is a refiling of a bill authored by yours truly in the 15% Congress, which was
approved on Third and Final Reading and was transmitted to the Senate. However, the
same was not enacted into law. Similar versions of this bill were likewise filed in the
succeeding Congresses by Rep. Micaela S. Violago.

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

sos _ F. VIOLAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _6561 _

Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert ago

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN JOSE CITY — CARRANGLAN PROVINCIAL
ROAD GOING TO CASECNAN, NUEVA VISCAYA, WHICH TRAVERSES
BARANGAYS DIGDIG AND GENERAL LUNA IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF CARRANGLAN, NUEVA ECIJA, AND DUPAX SUR, NUEVA VIZCAYA,
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. Conversion into a National Road. ~The San Jose City ~ Carranglan
Provincial Road going to Casecnan, Nueva Vizcaya, which traverses barangays Digdig
and General Luna in the Municipality of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, and Dupax Sur in the
Province of Nueva Vizcaya, is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary for the implementation and
maintenance of the said road shall be charged against the budget of the Department of
Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter,
such sum as may be necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. __ _ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES LANI MERCADO-REVILLA, 
BRYAN 8. REVILLA AND RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA Ill 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF BACOOR, 
PROVINCE OF CAVITE TO BE KNOWN AS THE BACOOR CITY NATIONAL 
SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The UNICEF observed that despite being a middle-income country with 
enough resources to support children's education, many Filipinos miss out on 
opportunities to learn. 
Fewer children have access to education, the quality of 
education is problematic and conducive learning environments are lacking. Studies 
also revealed that Filipino students have low retention of concepts, have limited 
reasoning and analytical skills and poor communication skills. (UP NISMED 2005) 
The students' low performance in these indicators is primarily due to the 
quality of teachers, teaching-learning process, school curriculum, instructional 
materials and administrative support. (DOST-SEI 2006) 
One way to improve the competency of Filipino students is to develop a 
curriculum that strengthens the scientific inquiry of students. 
By establishing 
secondary schools that have strong science and technology program, students are 
trained to have a perspective geared on scientific inquisition that will someday be 
useful to the nation's development. 
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November 21, 2022
9:44 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
BAKIANG, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO BE KNOWN AS BAKIANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 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’. 
Barangay Bakiang has a primary school, however it is unable to provide complete 
primary education. As a result, students have to go to neighboring barangays to complete 
their primary education. Thus, this bill seeks to establish the Bakiang Elementary School 
in Barangay Bakiang, Municipality of Valderrama, Lone District of Antique. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6190


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
BAKIANG, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO BE KNOWN AS BAKIANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education, an elementary school in Barangay Bakiang, Municipality of Valderrama in the 
Province of Antique to be known as Bakiang Elementary School 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Bakiang Elementary School, the funding of which 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6190
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN REMIGIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY BALADJAY, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAN REMIGIO 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is a right and not a privilege. To this end, Article XIV, Section 1 of 
the 1987 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’. Thus, we should strive to ensure that every child in the 
country would have access to quality education. 
This bill seeks to convert the San Remigio Elementary School in Barangay 
Baladjay, Municipality of San Remigio in the Province of Antique to be known as the San 
Remigio Integrated School to ensure that school children of Barangay Baladjay and 
neighboring barangays will have access to quality primary and secondary education 
without having to travel too far from their neighborhood. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6185


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN REMIGIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY BALADJAY, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAN REMIGIO 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The San Remigio Elementary School in Barangay Baladjay, Municipality 
of San Remigio, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be 
known as the San Remigio Integrated School.  
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the San Remigio Elementary 
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the San Remigio Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the San Remigio Integrated School, funding of which 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6185
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article 952 of the Republic Act No. 386, also known as the Civil Code of the Philippines 
mentions a charge of a legacy or a devise upon an heir. The basis of this power to make 
a charge against the heir is the presumed continuation of the personality of the 
deceased. 
However, an heir is no longer the continuation of the personality of the deceased, hence, 
the heir must not assume responsibility for the obligations of the decedent. As a rule, 
legacies or devises are charged upon the State, unless the testator expressly burdens a 
particular heir, legatee, or devisee with their payment. 
To remove this misleading presumption, this bill seeks to amend the said article. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.  
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
November 10, 2022
2:54 pm
6034


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
AMENDING ARTICLE 952 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386,  
ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 952, is hereby amended, as follows: 
 “Article 952. 
The heir [, charged with the legacy or devise] or the 
executor or administrator of the estate, must deliver the very thing 
bequeathed if he is liable to do so and cannot discharge this obligation by 
paying its value. 
“Legacies of money must be paid in cash, even though the heir or the 
estate may not have any.” 
“The expenses necessary for the delivery of the thing bequeathed shall be 
for the account of the heir or the estate, but without prejudice to the 
legitime.” 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. – If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
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remain valid and subsisting. 
 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. – Presidential Decree No. 1602 is hereby amended and 
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 4. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
VILLA CRUZ, MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO 
BE 
KNOWN 
AS 
VILLA 
CRUZ 
ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOL, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 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’. 
Barangay Villa Cruz has a primary school, however it is unable to provide 
complete primary education. As a result, students have to go to neighboring barangays to 
complete their primary education. Thus, this bill seeks to establish the Villa Cruz 
Elementary School in Barangay Villa Cruz, Municipality of Patnongon, Lone District of 
Antique. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6194


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
VILLA CRUZ, MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO BE KNOWN AS VILLA CRUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education, an elementary school in Barangay Villa Cruz, Municipality of Patnongon in 
the Province of Antique to be known as Villa Cruz Elementary School 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Villa Cruz Elementary School, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6194