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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, 7633

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that:

The State shall promote physical education and
‘encourage sports programs, league competitions, and
amateur sports, including training for intemational
competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert
citizenry

Involvement in sports is very important for everyone specially the children. It helps in
strengthening and toning the muscles and bones in the body. It teaches kids the importance
of team works and they leam to work in groups at an early age and hopefully they can use it
when they actually start working and start to build relationships

‘Also, sports make people mentally strong because it teaches about success and
failure which is an important life lesson. It build confidence and enhances the decision
making process of individuals.

Aside from these, participating in sports is a very constructive use of time instead of
just lounging around which could sometimes leads children and even adults to the use of
prohibited drugs.

As such, it is important for a city to have a sports complex where its citizens can
actively participate in different sports programs and where they can spend their free time
constructively by working out, building relationships and improving one's personal health.

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

Yi

MAXIMO 8B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. "7633

‘AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS COMPLEX IN CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy — It is the policy of the State to promote physical
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for intemational competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hereby authorized to
construct a sports complex in Cagayan de Oro City, consisting of an air-conditioned
gymnasium with a seating capacity of 10,000 persons and training centers.

SEC. 3. The amount of needed for the construction of the regional sports complex shall be
appropriated from the annual budget of the DPWH as provided by the General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _7280

Introduced by Representative Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a link bridge connecting
the islands of Bohol and Leyte.

The administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte heralds the next five
years as the country’s “Golden Age of Infrastructure.” Under President Duterte’s
“Build, Build, Build Program” which is contained in its 2017-2022 Philippine
Development Plan, infrastructure development is among the top priorities of the
government. This administration hopes to attract more investments into the
country by focusing on building more bridges and roads.

The construction of an all-weather Bohol-Leyte Link Bridge connecting
these islands will enhance their respective economic activities. The bridge will
improve mobility of people, goods, and services, and will create employment
opportunities for the people. It will also provide easier access to basic social
services such as schools and health centers.

This measure is intended to realize what has been the aspiration of the
people of the Visayas to have connectivity and mobility among the various
provinces. The reforms initiated by the government is being driven by the
acceleration in infrastructure development. Now is the best time to start seeing
the island provinces linked by bridges which are more resilient against the
changing climate and extreme weather conditions.

The construction of the Bohol-Leyte Link Bridge will connect the Visayas
group of islands to the so called Maharlika Highway. Once completed, the bridge
will provide a safe and convenient travel to the public. The construction of this

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bridge is expected to spur economic activity and lead to the creation of more jobs,
thus improving the quality of life in the area.

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



Republic ofthe Bilippines
Honse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__7180

Introduced by Representative Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOHOL-LEYTE
LINK BRIDGE CONNECTING THE ISLANDS OF BOHOL AND
LEYTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, a Bohol-Leyte Link Bridge
connecting the islands of Bohol and Leyte.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the construction of the Bohol-Leyte Link Bridge, 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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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _7702

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines was one of the countries greatly affected when
transpired. Numerous battles were fought all over the country as countless
set to work to resist Japanese Imperial Forces.

The Battle of Ising in Carmen, Davao del Norte, a grueling 7-day ordeal for our
Filipino Heroes, is known to be one of the fiercest battles that occurred against the
Japanese Imperial Forces in Mindanao. It was a battle critical to the eventual surrender
of the enemy forces that led to our liberation.

In view of the foregoing, it is only fitting that the marker monument of the Battle of
Ising be acknowledged as a national military landmark and shrine for history, freedom
and independence as it played a vital role in the monumental victory of our country. The
passage of this bill, therefore, is earnestly sought.

Representative
24 District, Province of Davao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _'7'702

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING THE BATTLE OF ISING MEMORIAL MARKER A NATIONAL
MILITARY SHRINE TO BE KNOWN AS THE BATLLE OF ISING NATIONAL
MILITARY SHRINE

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

SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. -It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State
to preserve historical sites, monuments and other relics that represent the Filipino
heritage and culture and should therefore be under the protection of the State.

SEC. 2. Declaration as National Landmark and Shrine. — Consistent with the
constitutional mandate to preserve, promote and popularize the nation’s historical
heritage, the marker monument of the Battle of Ising is hereby declared a national military
landmark and shrine for history, freedom and independence to commemorate one of the
fiercest and bloodiest battles of the Filipino People against the Japanese Imperial Forces
in Mindanao.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of National Defense in close
coordination with the National Historical Commission shall exercise supervision over the


preservation of the aforementioned marker monument and shall produce the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the implementation
of this Act shall be charged against the annual appropriations given to the Philippine
Veterans Affairs Office under the Department of National Defense. Thereafter, such
amount as may be needed for the maintenance of the Battle of Ising National Military
Shrine shalll be included in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 764.2
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mindanao is known as the “Land of Promise”, but for it to fuffill all its promises, it has
to be fully-developed. One step to achieving this development is to link all the provinces in
the island. As of the present, Agusan del Sur and Surigao de! Sur are isolated from Western
Mindanao due to the absence of a East to West Highway. Also, a highway would allow the
people from the Caraga Region access to the Laguindingan Airport, with the travel time of
four hours from Tandag to the said airport. As such, people from Caraga would no longer
have to travel to Cebu or Manila to have access to airports for their travels within and outside
the Philippines.

Further, a new highway would open up large tracts of land in Surigao del Sur,
Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City to agricultural,
commercial, residential and industrial purposes.

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

MAXIMO B/ RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7642

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 240 KILOMETER TRANS MINDANAO
SUPERHIGHWAY CONNECTING FOUR PROVINCIAL CAPITALS IN THE CARAGA AND
NORTHERN MINDANAO REGIONS TO THE LAGUINDINGAN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall construct a 240 Kilometer
Trans Mindanao superhighway connecting Tandag in Surigao del Sur to the Laguindingan
International Airport. This highway would pass thru Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur,
Malaybalay and Talakag in Bukidnon which will connect with the Talakag-Barangay
Dansolihon highway and the Barangay Dansolihon-Barangay San Simon-Laguindingan
Airport highway.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

7320

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the third Saturday of November each year
National Thanksgiving Day and proclaiming such a special nonworking holiday.

It is our duty as a nation, regardless of our religion, ethnicity, culture,
beliefs, ideologies, gender identity, affiliations and organizations, to offer our
supplications to the Higher Being we believe in. We must give thanks for the
blessings that are continuously bestowed upon our people - food, shelter,
education and health care, among others.

With the enactment of this bill, it is hoped that we nourish an attitude of
gratefulness, leading to a more united and prosperous nation. May each National
Thanksgiving Day instill in us, as Filipinos, the value of gratitude and appreciation.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

24 District, Davao Oriental


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

7320

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT DECLARING THE THIRD SATURDAY OF NOVEMBER EVERY YEAR
AS NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY
AND DECLARING SUCH A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY

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

SECTION 1. National Thanksgiving Day — The third Saturday of
November of every year is hereby declared “National Thanksgiving Day,” a

special nonworking holiday to be commemorated nationwide.
SECTION 2. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)

newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
‘Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 7995

Introduced by Representatives
Estrellita B, Suansing and Horacio P. Suansing, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to recognize and commemorate the founding of the Iglesia
ni Cristo, by declaring July 27 of every year as a special non-working holiday in
the entire country.

Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ), since its founding, has been helping
not only their members but the Filipino nation as a whole through various
outreach programs and humanitarian activities. Declaring the Church’s
founding anniversary as a special non-working holiday is a recognition to their
significant role in the Philippines.

Declaring such day as a non-working holiday will also allow the members
of Iglesia ni Cristo join their brethren in celebrating their founding anniversary.

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

HON: B. SUANSING HON. noRKGGPE. suansine, JR.
1% District, Nueva Ecija 24 Distri€, Sultan Kudarat


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
‘Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 7995 _

Introduced by Representatives
Estrellita B. Suansing and Horacio P. Suansing, Jr.

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IN VITAL RECOGNITION AND
COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645, otherwise known as the
“Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act” is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 3. National Holiday. - July 27 of every year is
hereby declared as a special national [working] NON-
WORKING holiday in commemoration of the founding
anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof, which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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 in the
Philippines.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 205

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for a conversion of the ESPERANZA - PLACER provincial road into a
national road.

This provincial road is connecting two (2) localities, namely: the municipalities of
Esperanza and Placer. These municipalities are among the densely populated areas in the 3
congressional district, Province of Masbate. They are richly endowed with natural resources
of which development in these areas can be accelerated the sooner they are able to get a good
road networking and painstakingly monitored under the watch of the national government
Thus, I believe that itis vital to convert the said road into a national road in order to fast track
the government's vision for a better Filipino nation.

On the other hand, the provincial government that has jurisdiction of the said road
network is presently entangled from the quagmire of economic difficulties which effortlessly
placed our province as one of the poorest areas among the depressed provinces in the country.
And worst, it is also a regular recipient of typhoons that cause large-scale infrastructure
destruction, affecting mostly the road networks

Consequently, the province’s anemic coffer is not in a financial position to cause the
maintenance, rehabilitation and repair of frequently destroyed access roads, causing undue
suffering to our people and even affecting economic upheaval.

On this quest, I believe that such conversion will be a big relief to our despondent
province in the struggle to extricate from the bondage of poverty.

Hence, approval on this bill is urgently sought.

‘SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
epresentative
Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7050

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE ESPERANZA — PLACER
PROVINCIAL ROAD, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Esperanza — Placer Provincial Road, Province of Masbate is
hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the maintenance, improvement and repair of
said road shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7631

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
eamestly sought.

YM -

MAXIMO B: RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7631.

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. tis 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,
‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 770

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As people go about their daily lives, seldom do they stop to think about the person
who collects garbage or the one who directs traffic on the streets. That is until the garbage
piles up or the traffic grinds to a halt.

Only then do we realize that those persons, however lowly, their work may be,
regularly provide us with basic services which make our lives much easier. The garbage
collectors, traffic enforcers, street sweepers and similar government employees who provide
the citizenry with various kinds of services that make our lives a little less stressful and more
enjoyable persevere in their work even under circumstances which put their health and
safety at risk.

If only to show our gratitude to these selfless government employees, it is but just to
compensate them for the dangers and risks their work exposes them to by providing them
hazard pay. Hence, this bill.

This bill seeks to provide hazard pay of Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per
month to local government employees whose work entails risk or danger to their health and
safety. These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardless of the status of their
‘employment.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly encouraged.

Mp

MAXIMO'B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS i}
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 7570

AN ACT
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO GRANT HAZARD PAY OF TWO
THOUSAND PESOS (Php2,000.00) PER MONTH TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES WHOSE WORK ENTAILS RISK OR DANGER TO THEIR HEALTH AND
SAFETY

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

Section 1. All local government units are hereby mandated to grant hazard pay amounting to
‘Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per month to local government employees whose work
entails risk or danger to their health and safety such as garbage collectors, traffic enforcers
and street sweepers. These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardless of the
status of their employment.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Interior and Local Government shall, within sixty (60) days after the
effectivity of this Act, issue rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No.7379

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

When mothers become solo parents, their economic as well as their physical faculties to
rear their children become undermined. Both they and their children are unnecessarily
prejudiced as they become hard-pressed in providing for their basic needs and in
attending to their day to day affairs.

Regardless of who is at fault, single mothers need all the help they caf get in order td
subsist. The State should then assist them to help cope with their pr¢ssing realities. An
emergency assistance fund should be made available to single mbthers to help them
support themselves and their children.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7373

HOUSE BILL No. _‘“ “

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND FOR SOLO MOTHERS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Solo Mothers’ Emergency
Assistance Fund Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be established an Emergency Assistance Fund for
Solo Mothers, who are entitled to the same in the event such status of being solo
parents exists, regardless of the circumstances of the condition.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, Solo Mothers, upon establishing proof of their status as
Solo Parents as defined in Republic Act No. 8972, shall submit an application for
Emergency Assistance to the DSWD, which shall make available said emergency
assistance in accordance with the current social and economic standing of the
applicant.

SEC. 4. To effectively carry out the intent and purpose of this Act, the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) shall issue the pertinent rules
and regulations.

SEC. 5. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Social Welfare and
Development under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount
as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 6. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

7447

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill provides for the establishment of a national highway from Barangay
Don Mariano Marcos to Barangay Macangao, both in the Municipality of Lupon, Province
of Davao Oriental, connecting the Mati - Maragusan National Secondary Road and the
President Diosdado P. Macapagal National Highway.

Lupon has 21 barangays, 18 of which are contiguously located around the town
proper while the other three - Barangays Don Mariano Marcos, Calapagan, and
Marayag, collectively known as DONCAMAR- are clustered and located approximately
75 Kilometers away from the town proper. A constituent from these barangays needing
to go to the municipal hall of Lupon has to travel around 1.5 hours passing through the
Municipality of San Isidro and the City of Mati, which inevitably contributes to the
worsening traffic situation in these two places.

The passage of this bill will connect the three barangays to the other 18 adjoining
barangays affording direct and shorter travel by one hour benefitting the transport of
people and farm products. Further, it will reduce traffic problems in San Isidro and Mati.

Support for the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

House BILL No..7447

Introduced by Representative JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
FROM BARANGAY DON MARIANO MARCOS TO BARANGAY MACANGAO,
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LUPON, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL,
CONNECTING THE MATI-MARAGUSAN NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD
AND THE PRESIDENT DIOSDADO P. MACAPAGAL NATIONAL HIGHWAY,
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. - A national highway from Barangay Don Mariano Marcos to
Barangay Macangao, both in the Municipality of Lupon, Province of Davao Oriental,
connecting the Mati - Maragusan National Secondary Road and the President Diosdado
Macapagal National Highway shall be established under the supervision of the

Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. - The amount necessary for the construction of the national highway

shall be charged to the current appropriation of the Department of Public Works and


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Highways. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of

the national highway shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7623

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers are the second parents of our children. They mold our children to become
good and responsible persons, Their work site is not limited to the classroom. Aside from
the backbreaking work of handling classes and dealing with a large number of students,
teachers also have to prepare lesson pians, interact with students outside of the classroom,
and perform other jobs that may be assigned by the principal or superior

In a way, teachers perform a regular eight-hour work shift just like any average
laborer. Six hours of that shift are spent in the lecture hall, and two hours are spent in
fesson-plan preparation, lecture planning and student-parent consuttations. Considering the
large number of students in a public school class, plus the irritants that come with the
system-cramped or altogether non-existent classrooms, the lack of instructional aids such as
blackboard, chalk and textbooks, public school teachers are laboring under all sorts of
pressure and working against all odds to deliver educational service.

This bill seeks to limit the class hours of public school teachers from eight (8) hours
to six (6) hours so that they can devote more time to lesson-plan preparation and curricular
development

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

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7623

AN ACT
LIMITING THE CLASS HOURS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO SIX (6) HOURS

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 to protect the
welfare of public school teachers and to raise the quality of basic education,

Section 2. Limit of School Hours of Public School Teachers. - To promote the welfare of
the public school teachers and to raise the quality of basic education, the school hours shall
be limited to six (6) hours only.

Section. 3. Appropriations. The necessary budget to implement this Act shall be included
in the 2011 budget of the Department of Education.

Section 4. Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Education shall promulgate
the rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act

Section 5. 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 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._7224

Introduced by: HON. NOEL L. VILLANUEVA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to re-establish the San Martin Elementary School in Barangay San
Martin, Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Tarlac

The enrolees of this school then were continuously growing due to the increasing
population in the said barangay. However, when Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991,
nothing was left of this school and even the people re-settled in neighbouring places in
the Municipalities of Concepcion and Capas, both in the Province of Tarlac due to the
onslaught of lahar.

‘Two decades later, the people who resettled in different places continue to retum
to the said barangay to start a new life. However, due to the absence of school in this
barangay, the school children have no choice but to pursue their studies in neighbouring
barangays even if they are far distant from Barangay San Martin

The re-establishment therefore of San Martin Elementary School is concrete
gesture to the growing clamour of the people in Barangay San Martin to have their own
school for the benefit of both the school children, who have to travel a few kilometers
away and the parents, who have to defray added expenses for food and transportation
allowances,

The approval of this bill is a realization of the Constitutional mandate to make

education accessible to all.

NOEL L. VILLANUEVA
Representative
Third District, Tarlac


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo._ 7224

Introduced by: HON. NOEL L. VILLANUEVA.

AN ACT
RE-ESTABLISHING THE SAN MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SAN MARTIN, MUNICIPALITY OF CONCEPCION,
PROVINCE OF TARLAC AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Re-establishment of San Martin Elementary School. ~ The San
Martin Elementary Schoo! in Barangay San Martin, Municipality of Concepcion,
Province of Tarlac is hereby re-established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education (DepEd).

SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the San Martin Elementary School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its publication in
the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7720

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Gen. Vicente Alvarez is Zamboanga City’s revolutionary warrior and hero who
spearheaded the revolution against the Spanish Conquistadors in Zamboanga City.

When the Philippine Revolution spread to Mindanao, Gen. Alvarez organized an army
of Christian Filipinos, Tribal warriors, and Muslim Krismen and initiated a revolution
in Zamboanga city in March 1898. Their fight led to the successful capture of the
last Spanish stronghold at Fort Pilar under the leadership of General Diego de los
Rios on May 18, 1899. This marked the end of the Spanish rule not only in the city
of Zamboanga but also in the entire Philippines.

Recognizing this unparalleled legacy, the City Council of Zamboanga passed and
unanimously approved City Ordinance 334 in 2008 declaring every 18% of May as
Dia de Gen. Vicente Alvarez Day and renaming the Plaza Roma situated at Don Pablo
L. Lorenzo Street and Gen. Vicente Alvarez Street as Plaza Gen. Vicente Alvarez.

This bill seeks to name the 38-kilometer portion of the Zamboanga City Labuan-
Limpapa National Highway starting from Crossing Airport Road and C.A Fernandez
Road (Baliwasan Chico Road) to Limpapa Bridge as the Gen. Vicente Alvarez
Highway.

This national highway serves as a major thoroughfare connecting the city’s central
commercial district to the last barangay in the Zamboanga city west coast.

Given the same, it is but proper and fitting that the said national highway be named
after one of the city’s most valiant and remarkable leaders. The naming likewise
comes more in order to coincide with this year’s commemoration of the Dia de Gen.
Vicente Alvarez on May 18. Thus, this representation believes that said naming shall
make known to the Zamboanguefos the legacy that Gen. Alvarez fought for-their
FREEDOM.

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

Ca.

CELSO L. LOBREGA’
Representative

Zamboanga City, 1** District


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._7720_

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT NAMING THE NATIONAL ROAD FROM CROSSING AIRPORT
ROAD AND C.A FERNANDEZ ROAD (BALIWASAN CHICO ROAD) TO
LIMPAPA BRIDGE AS GEN. VICENTE ALVAREZ HIGHWAY

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

Section 1. The portion of the National Road starting from Crossing Airport Road
and C.A Fernandez Road (Baliwasan Chico Road) to Limpapa Bridge is hereby named
as the Gen. Vicente Alvarez Highway.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in their
budget the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days following the completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

7566

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 17, Article II of the Constitution provides that:

“The State shall give priority to education, science and
technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human
liberation and development.”

Quality education is a fundamental element required for a nation’s citizenry to
develop productive and functional members of society. The ideals of social justice, economic
prosperity and sustained peace, order, and freedom in our country would never be attained
80 long as majority of the population, the poor in particular, remain benighted under the
darkness of ignorance and rusticity.

In order to achieve the highest standards of quality education, a school must have
the proper equipments and space to improve its facilities.

‘One such school in need of such improvement is the Lapasan National High School
(LINHS) in Cagayan de Oro City. The present campus of the LNHS is insufficient for the
2,500 students enrolled.

To remedy the situation and to improve the quality of education being provided, it is
imperative that the campus be expanded and a Community College be added or
established.

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

MAXIMO‘B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo 8. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 7056

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE LAPASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. The Lapasan National High School is hereby authorized to purchase the one
and one-half (1%) hectare property immediately adjacent to the school grounds of the
Lapasan National High School in Cagayan de Oro City for use of its expansion program and
the establishment of a Community College.

SEC 2. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the
implementation of this Act.

SEC 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any two
(2) national newspaper of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 7577

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Hall of Justice in Cagayan de Oro City, as of the present, is very dilapidated and
is in dire need of repairs and renovations. There is also a need to further improve the
facilities of the Hall of Justice in order to keep up with the ever changing requirements of
modem times.

‘A newly-renovated Hall of Justice is needed in order for the City to provide the
Kagay-anons the quality of judicial service that they, along with every Filipino, deserve.

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

MAXIMO B. Mc JR.


‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 20.7 7

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED MILLION PESOS FOR THE REPAIR AND
RENOVATION OF THE HALL OF JUSTICE IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

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

SECTION 1. The amount of Two Hundred Million Pesos (P200,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated exclusively for the repair and renovation of the Hall of Justice in Cagayan de
Oro City which shall be implemented by the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any two
(2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines ‘ }

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ‘7791

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Salvacion Oppus Yniguez Memorial Provincial Hospital (SOYMPH) is the
provincial hospital of Southern Leyte Province. However, the local government of the
said province intends to convert the said hospital into a regional medical center
catering the residents of nearby provinces aside from Southern Leyte.

In line with this drive, it is more appropriate to convert the SOYMPH into
regional health center to be named as Souther Leyte Medical Center.

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

HOCK

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Socwrauavne

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7791

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SALVACION OPPUS YNIGUEZ MEMORIAL PROVINCIAL
HOSPITAL (SOYMPH) INTO SOUTHERN LEYTE MEDICAL CENTER

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

SECTION 1. Salvacion Oppus Yniguez Memorial Provincial Hospital (SOYMPH) is
hereby converted into Southern Leyte Medical Center.

SECTION 2. All the administrative/management, funds and other functions
necessary to run the said hospital shall be handled by the DOH.

SECTION 3. The Department of Health shall include in its annual budget the funds
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7117

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE SALVIO B. FORTUNO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Inoyonan is a far-flung community located in the mountainous area in
the Municipality of Bula, Province of Camarines Sur. Due to its geographical location,
and being populated by poor upland farmers, it was a little bit impossible to establish a
high school in the said barangay. However, due to the persistent efforts of barangay
officials headed by the late Barangay Captain Felipe P. Panton, what was then an
impossible dream of barangay populace was made possible through the untiring efforts
exerted by the said barangay leader with the able support of other barangay officials. Not
only did Mr. Panton spend time and efforts for the establishment of a high school but he
spent a little fortune by donating the school site where what is now the Inoyonan High
School has been occupying since its establishment in 1972

It is but fair and just to recognize the efforts and the philanthropic deeds of
barangay leader Felipe P. Panton by renaming the Inoyonan High School located in
Barangay Inoyonan, Municipality of Bula, Province of Camarines Sur.

This bill therefore seeks to rename the Inoyonan High School to Felipe P. Panton
High School after him in order to perpetuate his memory that others may follow his noble
deeds

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

SALVO B. FORTUNO
epresentative
Fifth District, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7117

Introduced by. REPRESENTATIVE SALVIO B. FORTUNO.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE INOYONAN HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY INOYONAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF BULA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR TO FELIPE P.
PANTON HIGH SCHOOL

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives
of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The Inoyonan High School in Barangay Inoyonan, Municipality

of Bula, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby renamed as Felipe P. Panton High School

SEC. 2. The Department of Education (DepEd) is hereby directed to implement
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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7288

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to create a training and accreditation center of Technical Education and

Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Brgy. Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

The growing number of students who wishes to avail of TESDA education in the Province
of Lanao del Norte is the primary reason of this legislative measure. It is also in accordance to the
mandate of TESDA, which is to develop individuals with Technical Education to give them an
opportunity to uplift their lives. The training and accreditation center will also cater to other

Municipalities and nearby Provinces.

On this premise, the prompt approval of this measure is highly recommended.

MOI LID Q. DIMAPORO
1" District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._7288

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN BRGY.
POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF TUBOD, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created a Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Tubod,
Lanao del Norte.

SECTION 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in
the General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year
thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate
the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,