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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House ait no. 7401

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Silway 8 (Otso) to Upper Labay Road in the Lone
District of the City of General Santos into a national road.

With a total length of 23.774 kilometers, this road is the best route to take
from the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani Province going to the adjacent
Municipality of Polomolok than the existing portion of the national road that
goes all the way in a circuitous manner through the City of General Santos.

With this proposal to convert the Silway 8 (Otso) to Upper Labay Road into
a national road, the movement of people, goods and services between the
provinces, cities and municipalities of Region 11 and 12 will be faster,
convenient and redound to the overall socio-economic benefits for the
people of both regions.

In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.

Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.

LORETO B. ACHAROI


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

“House ait 0.7401

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SILWAY 8 TO UPPER LABAY ROAD INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Silway 8 to Upper Labay Road in the City of General
Santos going to the adjacent Municipality of Polomolok in the Province of
South Cotabato is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC.2. The Secretary of 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 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
|9TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.  7 9 1 I
Introduced by: REP.  ]OEL R. CHUA
Explanatory Note
This Bill seeks to expressly grant the Philippine National Police (PNP) Director
for Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) the power to administer oath, and issue subpoena
and  subpoena  duces  tecum  in  relation  to  its  authority  to  conduct  cybercrime
investigation.
With  the  advancement of technology  and  the  increase  of crimes  committed
through information and communications technology, there is a need to provide a
mechanism  for  the  disclosure  of computer  data  that will  hasten  the  identity  of
perpetrators and aid in the conduct of investigation. The issuance of subpoena and
subpoena duces tecum of the PNP ACG Director will address the gap under existing
laws.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
|9TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBi||No.7911
Introduced by: REP.  }OEL R. CHUA
"AN ACT
AMENDING   REPUBLIC   ACT  NO.   10973   BY  FURTHER   GRANTING   THE
DIRECTOR  0F  THE  PHILIPPINE  NATIONAL  POLICE  ANTI-CYBERCRIME
GROUP   THE   AUTHORI"   T0   ADMINISTER   OATH   AND   T0   ISSUE
SUBPOENA AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
SECTION 1. Section 26-A of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended, otherwise known as
the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990", shall read as
follows:
"SEC. 26-A. Subpoena Powers.  - The Chief of the Philippine
National Police (PP) and the Director and the Deputy Director
for Administration of the Criminal Investigation and Detection
Group (CIDG), referred to as the Criminal Investigation Unit
in Section 35 @)
(4)  of  this  Act,  AND  THE  DIRECTOR  0F  THE  ANTI-
CYBERCRIME GROUP, shall have the power to administer
oath,  and  issue  subpoena  and  subpoena  duces  tecum  in
relation to its investigation: Provided, That such powers shall
be exercised solely by the aforementioned officials and may not
be further delegated to any other person or office.
"The  subpoena  shall  state  the  nature  and  purpose  of
investigation, shall be directed to the person whose attendance
is required, and in the case of a subpoena duces tecum, it shall
contain a reasonable description of the books, documents, or
things demanded which must be relevant to the investigation.
"Failure to comply with subpoena and subpoena duces
tecum shall authorize the filing of a case for indirect contempt
under the Rules of Court with the Regional Trial Court."
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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. The declaration of invalidity of any provision of
this Act or part thereof shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
SECTION  3.  Repealing  Clause.  Any  law,  decree,  ordinance,  or  administrative
circular not consistent with any provision of this Act is hereby amended, repealed, or
modified accordingly.
SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette.
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Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Katangawan -Conel Road in the Lone District of the
City of General Santos into a national road.
With a total length of 6.200 kilometers, this major thoroughfare serves as a
bypass  road  from  the  key  agricultural  and  livestock  production  areas  of
Barangays  Upper  Labay,  0lympog,  Conel  and  Mabuhay  to  the  National
Highway enroute to the adjacent provinces of Sarangani and Davao del Sur.
The  effective  maintenance  of  this  vital   infrastructure  is  critical  to  the
efficient  movement of goods  and  services  more  particularly those  arising
from our agricultural and livestock industries.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUsEBiLLNo.7876
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING KA+ANGAWAN -CONEL ROAD IN THE
LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Katangawan-Conel  Road  in the City of General Santos  is
hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.            The  secretary of 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 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUsEBiLLNo.7714
Introduced by Rep. LORETO 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to  convert  Roxas Avenue  in  the  Lone  District  of the  City  of
General Santos into a national road.
With a total length of 1.370 kilometers, this road is a major alternate road to
the  bayside  area,  public  market  and  commercial  establishments,  along  P.
Acharon Boulevard and Barangays Bula, and Buayan.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusE BILL NO. in
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING ROXAS AVENUE IN THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE
CITY 0F GENERAL SANTOS INTO A NATloNAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Roxas  Avenue  in  the  City  of  General  Santos  is  hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.             The  secretary  of 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.
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Republic of the Philippines

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Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

*-House Bill No. 7404

Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERIOD OF VALIDITY FOR REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE

SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“LAND TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CODE”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measures secks to extend the validity of certificates of registration to three (3) years.
Except for newly purchased automobiles, all motor vehicles apply for renewal of their
certificate of registration every year. While the whole process typically only takes a few
hours, most vehicle owners must take a leave of absence from work to process their
application.

By extending the validity of certificates of registration, motor vehicle owners can avoid
missing work and preserve their leaves of absence for others matters. Furthermore,
businessowners using motor vehicles will reduce the number of days when their motor
vehicles are unavailable.

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

Loné District, Quirino


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

*sHouse Bill No, 1404

Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERIOD OF VALIDITY FOR REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE

SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“LAND TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CODE”

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

SECTION I. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Three Year Vehicle Registration
Act.”

SEC. 2. Issuance of Certificates of Registration — Section 14 of Republic Act No. 4136 is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 14. Issuance of Certificates of Registration. — A properly numbered certificate of
registration shall be issued for each separate motor vehicle after due inspection and payment of
corresponding registration fees.

EVERY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION SHAL
YEARS, UNLESS SOONER REVOKED OR SUSPEND!

BE VALID FOR THREE (3)

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity
of this Act, the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Land Transportation
Office, shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. ~ If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid,
all other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.


SEC. 6. Effectivity. — 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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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL No.7877
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Ligaya-Baluan Road in the Lone District of the City
of General Santos into a national road.
With a total  length of 7.100 kilometers, this  road directly connects to the
Digos-Buayan  Airport  Road  which  in  turn  is  the  vital  access  road  to  the
commercial areas in the city during heavy rush  hour traffic at the  National
Highway.
This  road  ensures  the  efficient  movement  of  people  and  services  to  the
coastal  areas  in  Barangays  Baluan,  Bula  and  Buayan  thus the  need  for  its
efficient maintenance, the national government is more capable and better
equipped of.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUSEBILLNo.7877
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING LIGAYA-BALUAN ROAD IN THE
LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 0F THE CITY 0F GENERAL SANTOS
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Ligaya-Baluan Road in the City of General Santos is hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.            The  secretary of 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.
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Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 761 3

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Jct. Makar-Kiamba Road to Albert Morrow
Boulevard (FVR Road) in the Lone District of the City of General Santos into
a national road.

With a total length of 4.220 kilometers, this road is a major link to and from
the General Santos International Airport, the industrial and manufacturing
core areas in Barangay Fatima and adjacent barangays.

This road is connected to a portion of the existing road along the coastal
barangays and ensures the efficient movement of people, goods and
services to and from the City of General Santos to domestic and international
markets.

In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.

Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested,

ORETO B. (ON


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no.7619

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

AN ACT
CONVERTING JCT. MAKAR-KIAMBA ROAD TO ALBERT MORROW
BOULEVARD (FVR ROAD) INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE
LONE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

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

SECTION 1. Jct. Makar-Kiamba Road to Albert Morrow Boulevard (FVR
Road) in the City of General Santos is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC.2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shalll 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.
Introduced by Rep. LORET0 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Bula-Lagao Road in the Lone District of the City of
General Santos into a national road.
With  a  total  length  of  1.480  kilometers,  this  road  is  a  major arterial  road
connecting  Barangay  Bula  (population  of 30,845,  PSA 2020)  and  Barangay
Lagao (population of 53,706) to the National Highway and providing for the
efficient  movement  of  people,  goods  and  services  in  the  northeastern
portion of the City of General Santos.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING BULA-LAGA0 ROAD IN THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF
THE clrv oF GENERAL sANTos iNTo A NATloNAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTloN  1.  Bula-Lagao  Road  in the City of General  Santos  is  hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.            The  secretary of 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 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNO.±
Introduced by Representative VINCENT FRANCO "DUKE" D. FRASCO
HXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road in Ponson Island of the Camotes Group
of Islands, traversing the barangays of the Municipality of Pilaf, Province of Cebu, into a National
Road.
The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 5757, which was previously filed in the
18th Congress. It was filed last December 9, 2019 and was referred to the House Committee on
Public Works. However, up to the present, the proposal has not materialized.
An improved road network plays an important role in the socio-economic development of
alocality.Investmentinroadsreducesthetraveltimeofpeopleandmakesthetransportofproducts
and  services more efficient.  The  significant influx of local and foreign tourists in the  Camotes
Group  of Islands,  particularly  to  see  and  enjoy  the Municipality  of Pilar's picturesque views,
sugary-white beaches, and pristine waters has contributed to the vibrant tourism industry in the
area. However, to sustain and further promote the tourism activities in the Municipality of Pilaf,
the improvement and maintenance of the roads in the island must be done regularly to address the
need  for  increased  mobility  of people  and  goods.  Converting  the  circumferential  road  into  a
national road will ensure sufficient funding for its repair, expansion, and maintenance.
Aside from the boost that the tourism industry will get due to the improved roads in the
area, the conversion of the circumferential road in Ponson Island into a national road will also
complement the efforts of the government to  improve the country's road networks  in order to
provide the public with faster and easier access to basic services.
In view of the foregoing, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouSH BILL No.   7i-61
Introduced by Rep. Vincent Franco D. Frasco
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN PONSON ISLAND OF THE
CAMOTES GROUP OF ISLANDS, TRAVERSING THE BARANGAYS OF THE
MUNICIPALITY 0F PILAR, PROVINCH 0F CEBU, 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 circumferential road in Ponson Island of the Camotes Group of Islands,
traversing  the  barangays  of the  Municipality  of Pilar,  Province  of Cebu,  is  converted  into  a
National Road.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include
in the Department's program, the repair, maintenance and improvement of the National Road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Section  3.  This Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after publication  in  the  Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the NLSA Road Jct. Digos-Makar Road to Albert
Morrow Boulevard in the Lone District of the City of General Santos into a
national road.

With a total length of 7.100 kilometers, this road is an important access road
from the residential areas in Barangay San Isidro to the commercial
establishments in Barangay Lagao via Barangay City Heights, an alternative
route particularly during heavy rush hour traffic at the National Highway.

In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.

Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.1589

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

AN ACT
CONVERTING NLSA JCT. DIGOS-MAKAR ROAD TO ALBERT MORROW
BOULEVARD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE
LONE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

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

SECTION 1. NLSA Road Jct. Digos-Makar Road to Albert Morrow
Boulevard in the City of General Santos is hereby converted into a national
road.

SEC.2. The Secretary of 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.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _/220

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAH

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Iglesia Ni Cristo is one of the biggest Christian religions in the
Philippines. Founded by Filipino Felix Y. Manalo in 1914, the Iglesia Ni Cristo
plays a very important role in the Philippines as it continues to guide millions of
Filipinos.

In 2009, Republic Act No. 9645 was signed into law and it commemorates
the founding anniversary of Iglesia Ni Cristo. The approval of said law is a
recognition of the importance of Iglesia Ni Cristo in Philippine society. This
representation believes that there is a need to upgrade this recognition by
amending Republic Act No. 9645 and declaring a special non-working holiday to
commemorate the founding anniversary to Iglesia Ni Cristo.

There are already several laws affording special non-working holidays to
other religions. Iglesia Ni Cristo, being one of the biggest religious organizations
and having been founded in the Philippines, deserves to have a special non-
working holiday for the commemoration of its foundation.

Truly, the contribution of Iglesia Ni Cristo to Philippine society is
significant and the spiritual guidance it provides for millions of Filipinos should
be recognized and celebrated.

For the Filipino people, approval of the proposed law is earnestly being
sought.

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HON. ANTHONY LEZ JR. MD, MBAH
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Republic of the Philippines
Honse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 7220

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAH

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR
A SPECIAL NATIONAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "COMMEMORATION OF THE
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO"

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

Section 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645 is hereby amended to read as follows;
"Sec. 3. National Holidays - July 27 of every year is hereby declared as a
special national non-working holiday in commemoration of the founding
anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines."

Section 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

in the Philippines.

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Crime remains a major problem in our country.  There have been numerous incidents of 
robbery committed by groups or gangs.  Under our Constitution, it is the prime duty of the 
government is to serve and protect the people.  However, in its pursuit of curbing crimes, it 
has been the practice of the Philippine National Police to designate gangs or criminal groups 
after their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic community.  The examples of these gangs 
are the notorious Waray Waray and Ozamiz robbery gangs.   
This practice of designating gangs after the hometown or region where the suspected 
members belong is very discriminatory and cast a bad reputation on the place or region as 
well as to the whole population there who are not members of the gangs.  The place becomes 
notorious to the detriment and prejudice of its residents who are innocent.   
This bill seeks to prohibit the Philippine National Police or any person from designating 
gangs by their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic community. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed legislation is earnestly 
sought. 
 RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
April 11, 2023
8:00 am
7838


NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OR ANY PERSON FROM 
DESIGNATING GANGS BY THEIR HOMETOWN, REGION OR RELIGIOUS OR ETHNIC 
COMMUNITY 
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 policy of the State to protect the 
residents of community from the notoriety being cast to their place as a result of designating 
gangs by their hometown or region by prohibiting the same. 
Section 2. Prohibition on Designation of Gangs.  The Philippine National Police or any 
person shall not designate gangs by their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic community 
or anything which would stain the reputation or otherwise would cause prejudice or result to 
the detriment of the innocent members of place, region or ethnic or religious community.   
Section 3.  Any person who would violate this Act shall suffer the penalty of prision 
correccional.  
Section 4. Separability Clause. – Should any provision of this Act or any part thereof be 
declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from the invalid ones, shall 
remain in full force and effect.  
Section 5. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 6.   Effectivity.  -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

“House Bill No,_7368

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Sto. Domingo Far Provincial Road in the Municipality of Orion, Province of Bataan

has been endorsed by our Provincial Government for possible conversion into a national road.
The conversion of the said road will provide it with the necessary support to ensure that it

maintains optimal serviceability and accessibility for our constituents within its vicinity.

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



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

“House Bill No. 7368

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

AN ACT CONVERTING THE STO. DOMINGO FDR PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ORION, PROVINCE OF BATAAN 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 Sto. Domingo Far. Provincial Road in the Municipality of Orion, Province
of Bataan is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

Section 3. 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.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.   7762
Introduced by Representative VINCENT FRANCO "DUKE" D. FRASCO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill   seeks  to   convert  the  circumferential  road   in  Poro  Island,  traversing  the
municipalities of poro and Tudela, Province of Cebu, into a National Road.
The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 5755, which was previously filed in the
18th Congress. It was filed last December 9, 2019 and was referred to the House Committee on
Public Works. However, up to the present, the proposal has not materialized.
The predominant farming and fishing industries in the municipalities of Poro and Tudela
are gradually being relegated to secondary sources of livelihood by the fastest growing tourism in
the area.  Public and private beaches,  caves  and waterfalls,  diving  and  snorkeling  sites abound
alongside the popular Buho Rock, Greenlake Park, Mt. Calvary, and Lake Danao.
Thus, a good and reliable land transport network is vital to rural development and reliable
land transport network  is vital to rural  development and  is  a great part in the  stimulation  and
promotion  of  economic  growth.  While  virtual  connectivity  has  become  the  norm  in  urban
development, improving the road network is vital to rural development. Improved road pavements
will help reduce the distance between the people, markets, services and information. Further, well-
maintained road networks will reduce difficulties in the transportation of goods.
There is a strong positive correlation between the economic development and the quality
of its road network. The Provincial Government of Cebu made significant efforts to improve road
network in the islands over the past few years. Nevertheless, the rapid influx of domestic and
foreign visitors made it imperative to hasten the improvement of this network.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is urgently sought.
VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Rep. Vincent Franco D. Frasco
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN POR0 ISLAND, TRAVERSING
THE MUNICIPALITIES 0F POR0 AND TUDELA, PROVINCE 0F CEBU 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 circumferential road in Poro Island, traversing the municipalities of Poro
and Tudela, Province of Cebu, is hereby converted into a National Road.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include
in the Department' s progran, the repair, maintenance and improvement of the National Road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Section  3.  This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after publication  in  the  Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

touse siti no. 7497

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Junction (Jct.) Makar-Kiamba Road to Junction
(Jct.) Digos-Buayan Airport Road in the Lone District of the City of General
Santos into a national road.

With a total length of 10.86 kilometers, this road is the best available route
for some 100,735 residents from Barangay Baluan, Buayan and Lagao to the
Central Business District, Makar Seaport (General Santos Port), industrial
and manufacturing areas.

In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.

Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.

LORETO IN


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

*-wouse Bit no? 497

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JCT. MAKAR-KIAMBA ROAD TO
JCT. DIGOS-BUAYAN AIRPORT ROADINTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Jct. Makar-Kiamba Road to Jct. Digos-Buayan Airport
Road in the City of General Santos is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC.2. The Secretary of 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.
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 
CALOY-AHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO BE KNOWN AS CALOY-AHAN 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 Caloy-ahan 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 Caloy-ahan Elementary School, in Barangay Caloy-
ahan, Municipality of Bugasong, Lone District of Antique. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator 
Loren Legarda, this bill therefore serves as a refiled measure. It is for the 
reasons stated above that the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
February 2, 2023
9:05 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 
CALOY-AHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO BE KNOWN AS CALOY-AHAN 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 Caloy-ahan, 
Municipality of Bugasong in the Province of Antique to be known as Caloy-ahan 
Elementary School 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Caloy-ahan 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, 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nol 153

Introduced by Representative MARY MITZI CAJAYON-UY

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DAGAT-DAGATAN AVENUE SOUTHBOUND IN
CALOOCAN CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Roads and road networks are essential to the growth and prosperity of any nation.
Connecting people and places, goods and services in a secure, dependable, and efficient
manner is essential for achieving and sustaining inclusive and sustainable growth across
society and the economy.

In the Second District of Caloocan, Dagat-dagatan Avenue is a major thoroughfare
used by motorists, commuters, and traders as an access road from C3 Road to C4 road, and
vice versa

Given that Dagat-Dagatan Avenue connects two major arterial national roads and
several densely populated cities in Metro Manila, itis imperative that the Department of Public
Works and Highways, which possesses the necessary technical capacity and resources, be
in charge of its improvement, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation. This can only be
accomplished by designating Dagat-Dagatan Avenue as a national road, which is the intent
of this house bill,

In view of the foregoing, early passage of the bill is urgently sought.

MARY MITZI “MITCH” CAJAYPN-UY
2™ District, Caloocan City


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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

Housé BILL No. 7153

Introduced by Representative MARY MITZI CAJAYON-UY

ANACT
CONVERTING THE DAGAT-DAGATAN AVENUE SOUTHBOUND IN
CALOOCAN CITY 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 Dagat-Dagatan Avenue Southbound in the Second District of
Caloocan City is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The technical description of the road, which includes its length and
direction, is as follows:

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

BEARINGS DISTANCES,
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SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's program the maintenance, improvement, repair and rehabilitation
of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper if general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. MARK O. GO 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure seeks to declare February 1 of every year a special working holiday in 
the city of Baguio, in celebration of Panagbenga Festival. 
Baguio City takes pride in its month-long flower festival called Panagbenga. Every 
year, jubilant spectators flock to the country’s Summer Capital to take part in this colorful 
celebration. The Grand Street Dancing Parade and the Grand Float Parade serve as the 
highlights of the festivities where dancers clad in vibrant clothing and gigantic floral floats 
march through the streets of Session Road to other parts of the city. 
Aside from the display of richness of flora that can be found in the Cordillera region, 
the Panagbenga Festival showcases cultural performances, traditional market encounters, 
painting sessions, and flower arrangement and landscaping competitions. The full program 
of activities is spread over a month which usually commences on the first day of February. 
The Panagbenga Festival was launched in 1996 to boost the city's economy 
following the devastation of the city from the 1990 Luzon earthquake. The term 
Panagbenga is of Kankanaey origin which means season of blossoming. 
The celebration transforms the city into a spectacular display of color, making it the 
largest flower festival in the country. Before the pandemic, the Pangbenga Festival is 
estimated to have brought in millions of tourists especially during the street dancing and 
float parade events. To this date, it remains among the most awaited festival, providing 
opportunities to sectors whose income are dependent on tourism receipts. 
This measure seeks to honor the tradition and values of Baguio and the Cordilleras 
– the ability to withstand the hardest of adversities, and blossoming like a beautiful flower
in the end.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
MARK O. GO 
February 6, 2023
9:59 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. MARK O. GO 
AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY 1 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO, IN CELEBRATION OF PANAGBENGA 
FESTIVAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. February 1 of every year is hereby declared as special working holiday in 
the city of Baguio, in celebration of the Panagbenga Festival. 
SEC. 2. 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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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUSE BILL No.  776 0
Introduced by Representative VINCENT FRANCO "DUKE" D. FRASCO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road in Pacijan Island, Municipality of San
Francisco, Province of Cebu, into a National Road.
The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 5756, which was previously filed in the
18th Congress. It was filed last December 9, 2019 and was referred to the House Committee on
Public Works. However, up to the present, the proposal has not materialized.
The Camotes Group of Islands is comprised of three major islands, one minor islet and four
municipalities.  One of its municipalities is the Municipality of San Francisco in Pacijan Island.
Composed of fifteen barangays, the Municipality of San Francisco is a third class municipality.
The PSA 2020 census revealed that Poro Island is already home to 26,232 residents; and Ponson
Island, home to the lone Municipality of pilar, has 13 barangays with 12,506 residents; and Pacijan
Island in the Municipality of San Francisco, with 59,236 residents.
The conversion of the circumferential road in Pacijan Island into a National Road will
gentlystimulateandpromotetheeconomicdevelopmentofthevariousbarangaystraversedbythe
road network.  It will likewise contribute to the improvement of socio-economic endeavors and
increase agricultural activity in the island.
Further, the proposed National Road will help promote tourism and ensure the expeditious
delivery of basic services to the people and other neighboring islands. It will also facilitate the
movement of goods and services, and thus, stimulate business and financial growth in the area.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is urgently sought.
VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILL No.  7780
Introduced by Rep. Vincent Franco D. Frasco
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY 0F SAN
FRANCISCO, CAMOTES GROUP 0F ISLANDS, PROVINCE 0F CEBU, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section I. The circumferential road in the Municipality of San Francisco, Camotes Group
of Islands, Province of cebu, is hereby converted into a National Road.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include
in the Department's program, the repair, maintenance and improvement of the national road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Section  3.  This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after publication  in the  Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution provides that the State recognizes the indispensable role 
of the private sector, encourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed 
investments. (Art. II, Sec. 20) 
According to the United Nations, 16.6% of the population lives below the 
national poverty threshold in 2018. Citing the 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition 
in the World Report, it explained that "the Philippines recorded the most number of food 
insecure people in Southeast Asia in 2017 to 2019, with 59 million Filipinos suffering 
from moderate to severe lack of consistent access to food."1 Hence, the article 
emphasizes that "The increasing population, limited resources and natural disasters 
resulted to continuing challenges in 'poverty reduction' and efforts towards 'eradicating 
hunger. "'2 
Moreover, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) remarked in 
April 2021 that "Population planning and food security are key to unlocking the 
country's growth potential and the health and welfare of all Filipino" and that while the 
government has undertaken several reforms to improve food productivity and food 
security, still "malnutrition prevalence [ ... ]remains high."3 In fact, "5.8 percent or 
around 600,000 children under five years old are wasted, 19 percent or 2.1 million are 
underweight, and 28.8 percent or 3.2 million children are stunted" as of 2019.4 
This bill seeks to invite the participation of the private sector - the government's 
indispensable partner - by way of introducing corporate farming in order to boost food 
production and ensure food security in the Philippines, especially in light of the growing 
1 https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/fao-legislative-advisory-group-philippines-flag-ph-initiative
2 Ibid. 
3 N.a. "PH GOV'T COMMITS TO ENSURE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, FOOD SECURITY IN THE COUNTRY - NEDA".
National Economic Development Authority. 27 April 2021. Web. Accessed on 10 March 2023. 
<https://neda.gov.ph/ph-govt-commits-to-ensure-human-development-food-security-in-the-country-neda/> 
4 Ibid.
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