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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 1393

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROMOTING BARANGAY JUSTICE BY AMENDING ARTICLE ELEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-SIX, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Presidential Decree No. 1508 was able to establish a system of amicably
setting disputes at the barangay level. But there is a need to strengthen this
system and one such amendment concems the institution of safeguards against
prescription of actions which may occur if conciliation is resorted to by the parties
involved.

The proposed measure seeks to address this need by specifically
providing that the filing of case with the Punong Barangay interrupts the running
of the prescriptive period under the Civil Code of the Philippines or Republic Act
No. 386, in particular Article 1155. The suspension, however, does not extend to
more than sixty (60) days to prevent the possibility of undue delay that the
suspension might engender

In the interest of encouraging serious recourse to the system of amicable
settling disputes at the barangay level, the immediate passage of this measure is
earnestly requested.

DIOSDADO AGAL ARROYO GLORIA E sero ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Second District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1393

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROMOTING BARANGAY JUSTICE BY AMENDING ARTICLE ELEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-SIX, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 1155 of the Civil Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:

"ART. 1155. The prescription of actions is interrupted when they are filed
before the court, when there is a written extrajudicial demand by the creditors,
[and] when there is any written acknowledgement of the debt by the debtor, OR
WHEN THEY ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA UNDER THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE..

IF BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE LUPON
NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, THE PRESCRIPTION OF ACTION IS SUSPENDED


ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) DAYS TO BE RECKONED FROM THE
DATE OF SAID REFERRAL.

SECTION 2. This Act shall be without prejudice to the pertinent provisions
of the Revised Katarungang Pambarangay Law as provided for in Sections 399 -
422, Chapter VIl, Title I, Book 111 of Republic Act No. 7160.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1667

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the vital San Isidro —_Catigbian via Caimbang Road, San
Isidro side, into a national road as a support infrastructure to a strategic tourism
destination envisioned by the Aquino administration

The road leads to the historic town of Danao, Bohol where the multi-million pesos
eaming tourism destination — Extreme Adventure Tourism Danao (E.A.T.) Park — is
located

The 6,3616-kilometer road is partly asphalted, concreted and well maintained
gravel soil stabbed artery. It is the shortest route to Danao for tourist and visitors coming
from Cebu, Dumaguete, Siquijor and Dipolog through the port of Tagbilaran and from
Manila through the Tagbilaran Airport. Thus, it is a major artery to Danao whose E.A.T.
Danao Park eamed for the 4" class town about P32 million in 2010.

The Australian Agency for Intemational Development (AUSAID) and the
provincial government of Bohol jointly funded the improvement of San Isidro —
Catigbian via Caimbang Road in order to qualify it for conversion into a national road
under the AUSAID’s provincial maintenance facility.

The adventure park will soon put up a 1.5 kilometer zipline, reportedly the longest
in Asia, to be funded by the LGU and the Priority Development Assistance Fund of the

author.

‘Approval of this bill is eamestly urged by the House of Representatives

ERIC TLE C AUMENTADO
2 District, Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1667

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN ISIDRO - CATIGBIAN VIA CAIMBANG ROAD, SAN
ISIDRO SIDE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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

Section 1. The San Isidro — Catigbian via Caimbang Road, San Isidro side, is
hereby converted into a national road

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
fanding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1043

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is not unknown to many that Biliran Province is made up of group of islands.
To make this island realize its full tourism potential, the necessary infrastructure has to
be made available. And with the passage of RA 10409 otherwise known as “An Act
Declaring the Province of Biliran as Tourism Development Area and providing
funds therefor” it is expected that more foreign and local tourists will be enticed to
explore the island,

This bill seeks to provide for the development, rehabilitation and modernization
of Naval Airport in the Province of Biliran, being the capital town that serves as the
center of trade and commerce of the province. Developing and upgrading the airport's
capability to handle commercial aircrafts will create more business opportunities which
would redound to the greater benefit of the Province.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1048

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J, ESPINA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF NAVAL AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF BILIRAN AND
TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. To enhance tourism, trade and commerce in the province, the
Naval Airport in the Province of Biliran shall be developed,
rehabilitated and modernized.

Section 2. For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Civil Aviation
Authority of the Philippines or the Department of Transportation
and Communications shall formulate and issue the necessary rules
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act,
including the necessary support facilities such as construction of
terminal building and all other equipments indispensably required.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1936

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BAHAO - SAN ISIDRO - CABUSAO ROAD,
IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LIBMANAN AND CABUSAO,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL
SECONDARY ROAD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bahao - San Isidro - Cabusao Road, which traverses through the
Municipalities of Libmanan and Cabusao in the province of Camarines Sur, is in
need of immediate repair and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, the provincial
government of Camarines Sur is presently unable to finance and undertake the
necessary works required to restore the said road network due to other equally
pressing and urgent concems.

The maintenance and improvement of the Bahao - San Isidro - Cabusao
Road, however, is not just a parochial affair. Being a major road network that
links two municipalities in Camarines Sur, its importance to commerce and trade
for the entire province of Camarines Sur and the Bicol region is quite palpable.
Accordingly, the Bahao - San Isidro - Cabusao Road should be converted to a
national secondary road so that the responsibility for ensuring its maintenance,
repair and rehabilitation can be passed on to the National Government.

In view of the foregoing, we implore our colleagues to work with us for the
immediate passage of this Bill

DIOSDADO : SLORIAMACAPAGAL ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Secoyid District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTTAIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1936

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BAHAO - SAN ISIDRO - CABUSAO ROAD,
IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LIBMANAN AND CABUSAO,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL
SECONDARY ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Bahao - San Isidro — Cabusao Road in the Municipalities
of Libmanan and Cabusao, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a
national secondary road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the
provision of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No: 1114

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (2) mandates that
“The state shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in elementary
and high school levels.

‘The Municipality of Magsaysay in Davao del Sur is home to one of the largest
resident population in the whole province. It is noted that from the graduates of
elementary each year from this area, only a small percentage are able to manage to go to
high school due to poverty. Without any existing high schools, students are forced to
enroll somewhere else just to obtain secondary education, if ever at all.

The nearest public high school therefrom is the Matanao National High school.
However, apart from high costs of education, the travelling distance from the barangay
to the city is roughly six kilometers making transportation expenses, board and lodging
and other related expenses additional expenditures to the cost of sending children to
high school which could hardly be afforded by parents who are mostly plain laborers.

Further, the said public high school is already cramped up with students coming
from different municipalities of Davao Del Sur thus undeniable that the school can no
longer accommodate anymore enrollees.

It is now more timely than ever that Bacungan should have its own high school
through the enactment of this bill into law.

It is for this reason that approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MER(¢ C. GQAGAS:


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

111

House Bill No:

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE BACUNGAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY, DAVAO DEL SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be created the Bacungan National High School at the
Municipality of Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur;

SECTION 2 Bacungan National High School in the Municipality of Magsaysay,
Davao del Sur shall be established under the direct supervision of the Department of
Education.

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

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

Approved.
ORIGINAL

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.8No, 1271

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Situated in the Second District of the Province of Davao del Norte is the Junction
Highway Tuganay, Carmen-Kinamayan, Sto. Tomas Road, which serves as a
thoroughfare for the transport of vital goods and services.

It is sad to note, however, that the condition of this fifteen (15) kilometers
stretch of roadway, traversing the three (3) municipalities of Carmen, Braulio E. Dujali
and Sto. Tomas, providing a direct link between the two (2) provinces of Davao del
Norte and Bukidnon, is badly maintained and requires immediate repair. There is a
need, therefore, to ensure the maintenance and subsequent expansion of this vital
infrastructure link in order to propel socio-economic development in the said area.

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

ANTONIO F. ans EO, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1271

H.B No..

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE JUNCTION HIGHWAY
TUGANAY, CARMEN- KINAMAYAN, STO. TOMAS ROAD IN THE
PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Junction Highway Tuganay, Carmen-Kinamayan, Sto. Tomas Road
located in the Province of Davao del Norte is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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

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16th CONGRESS -
First Regular Session

1896

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to rename the Central ‘Taytay National High School to Judge
Cesar L. Rodriguez Memorial High School amending for the purpose Republic Act
7982.

The late Judge Cesar L. Rodriguez is a benevolent and cause oriented citizen
of Taytay, Palawan whose primordial goal is to achieve excellence in education and
public service for the benefit of his province mates in particular and his
countrymen in general.

In the year 1992, the late Judge Cesar L. Rodriguez spearheaded the
acquisition of a private school and established a tuition- free institution for
secondary education for the poor but deserving students of Taytay.

Recognizing the legacy, commitment, valuable efforts, love and dedication to

education of Judge Rodriguez, renaming the said school is a heartfelt presentation
of our gratitude for his selfless contributions. The immediate enactment of this bill

is therefore earnestly sought.
FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ


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

16th CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1896

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF CENTRAL TAYTAY NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY POLBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF TAYTAY PROVINCE
OF PALAWAN TO JUDGE CESAR L. RODRIGUEZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of National High School- The Central Taytay National
High School in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Palawan is
hereby changed to Judge Cesar L. Rodriguez Memorial High School amending for
the purpose Republic Act No. 7982

SECTION 2. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its
publication in the Official Gazette

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First RegulatSession

1479

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It has been decreed that, “Everyone has the right to education."
Considered a basic human right, it is reinforced by Section 1, Article XIV of the
Philippine Constitution, which provides that “(T)he State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels xxx.” The
Constitution safeguards the right of the youth to quality education, spurning
illiteracy and promoting human development.

Mangagoy Public High School located in Barangay Mangagoy, City of
Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur endeavors to perform this task. However, its
efforts have been restricted by its limited educational funds and facilities. Their
needs must be addressed, if we are to fully provide quality education for our
children.

This bill seeks to convert Mangagoy Public High School into a national
high school, to be named MANGAGOY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.

In view of its. national and local importance, the approval of this bill is
earnestly sought.

Qi Sale


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _1479

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
CONVERTING MANGAGOY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MANGAGOY, CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR, INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MANGAGOY NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. * Conversion into a National High School, The
Mangagoy Public High School in Barangay Mangagoy, City of Bislig, Province of
Surigao del Sur is hereby converted into a national high school to be known as
MANGAGOY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL;

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel,
assets, liabilities and records of the Mangagoy Public High School are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Mangagoy National High School;

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the
Mangagoy National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation, The Secretary of Education shall
issue rules and regulations that may be necessaty to carry out the purpose of
this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivit This Act shall: take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sixteenth (16th) Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1989

Introduced by Honorable Ronald V. Singson

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Barangay San Mariano in the Municipality of Bantay, Province of
Ilocos Sur to its original name, Barangay Sallacong.

The inland barangay San Mariano was once called Sallacong, which at the onset was inhabited by
about 450 individuals. Although it is the remotest and most estranged barangay next to Barangays Mina
and Sagneb, people have naturally survived through available livelihood namely fishing, farming,
livestock raising, collection of firewoods, charcoal making and gathering of bamboos (‘cawayan’ and
‘bical’). The original name of the barangay was changed to San Mariano by virtue of RA 8243 on
December 30, 1996, owing to the author of the said Act, Congressman Mariano Tajon, who was then the
incumbent representative of the 1* district of Hocos Sur.

The name San Mariano is connected to an official which, to some extent, has “self-serving” tone.
The introduction of electrification, accessibility to various land transportations and numerous forms of
financial assistance which was raised as justification of the change of name by then Congressman
Mariano Tajon is not appropriate. Developments in any barangay, municipality or province are expected,
because public officials are obliged to maximize all resources in delivering the best social services to the
constituents.

By reverting back to the original name of Barangay Sallacong, it would best represent the original
and historical name of the place for which it is known of.

In view thereof, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sixteenth (16th) Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 1989

Introduced by Honorable Ronald V. Singson

“AN ACT
RENAMING BARANGAY SAN MARIANO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANTAY,
PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, TO ITS ORIGINAL NAME, BARANGAY SALLACONG”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The Barangay San Mariano in the Municipality of Bantay, Province of Tlocos Sur
is hereby renamed to its original name, Barangay Sallacong.

SEC. 2. This shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1044

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks the conversion of the Magsaysay-Matanao-Hagonoy Road in
the Province of Davao Del Sur.

This road links major crossroads connecting various provinces, It is strategically
located as well because the Municipalities of Matanao, Magsaysay and Hagonoy to
which this road traverses and connects upon, po: remarkable socio-economic and
agricultural potentials in the province. With the establishment and proper maintenance
of this road, agricultural products and other farm produce from bountiful farmlands will
be transited to markets in no time. The establishment and proper maintenance of this
road, which only the national government has the capability and the resources to carry
out, will truly uplift not only the local economy of the Province of Davao del Sur, other
local economies in the region will be greatly benefited as well.

‘The prompt and expeditious passage of this measure therefore is earnestly

sought.

MERCEDES. CRG.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 1044

Introduced by REP, MERCEDES C. CAGAS

“AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAGSAYSAY-HAGONOY-MATANAO PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

ection 1. The Magsaysay-Hagonoy-Matanao Provincial Road situated in the
Province of Davao Del Sur is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highw

shall include in the department's program the improvement, maintenance and repair of

said road. ‘The funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act,

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 2 VED eX
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 25 JUL 2013

Quezon City, Metro Manila

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16" CONGRESS,

First Regular Session

1892

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a national high school in Barangay
Concepcion, Municipality of Agutaya, Province of Palawan’ to be known as the
Concepcion National High School.

Barangay Concepcion is an island barangay that is about twenty (20) nautical
miles from the center of the Municipality of Agutaya where the nearest and the town’s
only secondary school is located. It is a fishing village and one of Palawan’s leading
producers of seaweeds, with a rapidly growing population which as of 2000 census
numbered more than 3,000 residents distributed among 500 households.

With its increasing population, there are now a substantial number of students
of high school age. However, many of them have decided not to continue with their
education because of the distance of the nearest secondary school and the expense and
danger that entails for the students and parents alike.

As a result, the barangay government is now initiating the establishment of the
long awaited and badly-needed secondary school with the full support and cooperation
of the residents as well as the officials of the municipal government and the
Department of Education, and their representative in the House of Representatives

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

Ss

FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ


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

16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1892

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CONCEPCION,
MUNICIPALITY OF AGUTAYA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE
CONCEPCION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDING FOR ITS FUNDING AND
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. A national high

school shall be established in Barangay Concepcion, Municipality of Agutaya, Province
of Palawan, to be known as the Concepcion National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations.- The amount necessary to carry out the provisions
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter,

SECTION 3. Implementation.- The Department of Education shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions of this
Act,

SECTION 4. Effectivity.-‘This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

iio, 2084

HOUSE BI

Introduced by HONORABLE CATHERINE BARCELONA-REYES,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

fablish a separate engineering district for the First District of
Camarines Norte comprising the municipalities of Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo,
ale, and Santa Elena. The proposed engineering district shall be known as Camarines
Norte First District Engineering Office, and shall be located in the municipality of Labo.

This bill seeks to

The First District of Camarines Norte is comprised of the municipalities of Capalonga,
Jose Panganiban, Labo , Paracale and Santa Elena encompassing a combined land area of
about 1 500 square kilometers, As part of Region V or the Bicol Region, a typhoon- studded
area, Camarines Norte experiences hardly any dry season at all and with a very pronounced
maximum rain leading to major erosions and. unimproved infrastructure projects of the national
government. The large area of responsibility of the lone engineering district in Camarines Norte
hinders it from servicing the engineering requirements of the whole province. A separate
engineering district office for the First District shall lead to a more focused program for the
provision of necessary public infrastructures and engineering projects, which would hopefully
bring about vibrant socio-economic, cultural and political development for the constituents of
the First District of Camarines Norte.

In view of the foregoing, therefore a need to constitute another engineering district,
separate and independent from the existing engineering office of the province of Camarines
Norte. Hence, approval of this bill is most urgently sought.

CATHERINE BA)
Representative
1* District, Camarines Norte

ELONA-REYES, M.D.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 1081 _

Introduced by HONORABLE CATHERINE BARCELONA-REY!

M.D.

ANACT
ESTABLISHING THE CAMARINES NORTE FIRST DISTRICT ENGINEERING
OFFICE IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH), a first district engineering office in the First
Congressional District of the Province of Camarines Norte to be located in the municipality of
Labo, to be known as the Camarines Norte First District Engineering Office.

SECTION 2. The said district engineering office shall comprise the municipalities of
Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo, Paracale, and Santa Elena.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall inciude in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Camarines Norte First District Engineering
Office, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No_ 1872

Introduced by HON. ARNULFO F.GO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under the general provisions of the 1987 constitution, the State is
mandated to provide adequate and immediate care, benefits and other forms of
assistance to war veterans of military campaigns, their surviving spouse and
orphans. Aside from this constitutional mandate, social justice dictates that the
government gives highest priority to the enactment of measures that will protect
and enhance the lives of its people.

This bill seeks to grant a thirteenth —month pension benefit to Philippine
war veterans as an additional benefit to the current benefits and assistance
embodied in R.A. 6948 as amended by R .A. 7696.

The unceasing increase in the prices of commodities and the present
economic downturn have made life infinitely more difficult forthe Filipino veteran
ofthe Second World War. Government efforts to alleviate the plight of our unsung
heroes have remained dormant and inadequate.

It is therefore, imperative to re-examine some of the benefits provided by
law. Hence, this bill which seeks to provide additional incentives to our veterans
whom we owe our country’s democracy and independence.

The immediate approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.

REP. AR! FO F. GO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No 1872

Introduced by HON. ARNULFO F. GO

AN ACT
GRANTING A THRITEENTH-MONTH PENSION BENEFIT TO
PHILIPPINE WAR VETERANS AND THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES

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

SECTION 1. The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office ( PVAO) is hereby
mandated to grant a thirteenth-month pension benefit to Philippine War Veterans
and their surviving spouses in addition to their monthly old-age pensions provided
under existing laws.

SECTION 2. The thirteenth-month pension benefit herein granted shall be
given on the fifteenth of December every year.

SECTION 3. The initial amount necessary for the effective implementation
of this Act shall be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not
otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, any amount as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1656

Introduced by Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 6, Article X of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that:

“Local government units shall have a just share, as determined
by law, in the national taxes which shall be automatically released to
them.”

This proposed measure mandates that any person, natural or juridical
engaged in the utilization and development of the national wealth should
remit forty percent (40%) of the gross collection derived by the national
government from the national wealth taxes directly to the host local
government units and the remaining sixty percent (60%) to the national
government.

This bill will allow the host local government unit to directly receive its
just share from the national wealth taxes, thereby improving the delivery of
basic services to the public.

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

NEPTALI M-/GONZALES II


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1056

Introduced by Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales II

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE DIRECT REMITTANCE TO THE HOST LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OF ITS FORTY PERCENT SHARE (40%) OF THE
PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
NATIONAL WEALTH, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 293 OF
REPUBLIC ACT No. 7160 AS AMENDED OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. Section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended,
otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”, is hereby

amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 293. Remittance of the Share of Local Government Units. —
The share of local government units from the utilization. and
development of national wealth shall be remitted in accordance with

Section 286 of this Code: Provided, however, That ANY PERSON,


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NATURAL OR JURIDICAL, INCLUDING fin the case of —_any|
government agency or government-owned or -controlled corporation engaged
in the utilization and development of the national wealth, [such share]
shall [be] directly remit[ted) to the provincial, city, municipal or
barangay treasurer, OF THE HOST LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT concerned
ITS FORTY PERCENT (40%) SHARE DERIVED FROM NATIONAL WEALTH
TAXES UNDER SECTION 290 OF THIS CODE AND THE REMAINING
SIXTY PERCENT (60%) TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT [within five (5)

days after the end of each quarter].”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are

hereby amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Bffectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in any newspaper of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse piLno,__ 1852.

Introduced by Hon, Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert Magdalo — Gustilo Extension Street in Iloilo City, presently
classified as a local city road, into a national road

Magdalo - Gustilo Extension Street spans a total length of 708 lineal meters. It is
located at the La Paz District of Hoilo City. It passes perpendicularly through three national
roads: Hoilo-Capiz Road (Old Route), La Paz-Jaro Road and Jereos Street. The road is located in
the heart of the commercial area of the La Paz District. The continued vitality and dynamic
commercial activity of the commercial area of Iloilo City’s La Paz District will be ensured
through conversion of this street into a national road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this

JERRY\P.ITRENAS


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 1852

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING MAGDALO - GUSTILO EXTENSION STREET IN LA PAZ
DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Magdalo-Gustilo Extension Street in La Paz, Iloilo City is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to grant our unsung heroes, our public school teachers, a non- wage
benefit in the form of free college education in any state colleges or university for at least one
dependent child. This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15" Congress.

Passage of this Bill is earnestly sought now in the 16" Congress.

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[ARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northern Samar



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT GRANTING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL.
TEACHERS NON-WAGE BENEFITS IN THE FORM OF FREE TERTIARY
EDUGATION IN ANY STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR ONE (1)
DEPENDENT CHILD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1, Public elementary and high school teachers shall be
‘exempted from paying tuition arid ‘matriculation fees for one (1) dependent child
attending any state college or university, provided however, that should both
spouses are public school teachers, they ‘shall be entitled to two (2) dependent
children who shall be exempt from paying tuition and matriculation fees.

Section 2. The Department of Education and Commission oi Higher
Education shall jointly promulgate the necessary implementing rules and
regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Section 3. All other laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, issuances and
rules and regulations ‘or part thereof which are inconsistent with any provisions
of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Section4. This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15) days: upon
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1746

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In line with the mandate of the constitution to provide basic education to the
public, the establishment of public high school where it is needed is deemed
necessary. The presence of public schools at a considerable distance from its
potential students could often be associated with the absence of such facility.

‘The absence of a public high school in Barangay Poblacion, Malitbog,
Southern Leyte has compelled the residents of the said place to send their children to
distant located schools or to private schools thereby making it costly for the parents to
educate them

With the high cost of living these days, the money that parents could save in
sending their children to school could go a long way in helping them ride through
economic difficulties.

In view thereof, the approval of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

DAMIAN GAVI IERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 1746

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
‘CREATING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY POBLACION,
MALITBOG, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. Creation of a National High School. ‘There is hereby
established a National High School in Barangay Poblacion, Malitbog, Souther Leyte
to be known as Central National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Education
shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the
Central National High School, the funding of which shall be including in the General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules. The Secretary of the Department of
Education shall issue such rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of
this Act.

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

circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines | 0 a

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \
Quezon City, Philippines \ ie

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__1208

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a Congressional district skills training
center for out-of-school-youth in the city of Marikina.

Section Xill, Article 2 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and
protect their physical, moral, intellectual and social-well-being. It shall also
inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism and encourage their
involvement in public and civil affairs.

This policy acknowledged the vital role of the youth in nation-building and
its acceptance of their involvement in matters affecting the national welfare. This
recognition of the potentials of youth and their new social consciousness to get
involved in affairs of the nation, impel the State to promote the physical,
intellectual and social well-being of the youth. This can be effected by having a
nation wide campaign for their physical development as well as their intellectual
upbringing.

The setting up of the Center will spur economic development as well as
help solve the problem of unemployment in the district. Enhancing capabilities of
the youth will make them more productive towards nation-building.

In light of the foregoing, passage of this bill is urgently sought.

MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative, 1" District
City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No__1208

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT SKILLS TRAINING CENTER FOR OUT-OF-
SCHOOL YOUTH IN THE 1°" DISTRICT OF MARIKINA CITY, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A District Skills and Training Center for Out-of-School Youth is
hereby established in the 1™ District of Marikina City

SEC. 2. The Center shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Labor and Employment.

SEC. 3. The Department of Labor and Employment shall issue necessary
implementing rules and regulations for the speedy and effective implementation
of this Act.

SEC, 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment into
law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BLL No. _1792

Introduced By: HON. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On the 18" of June 1966, Republic Act No. 4695 otherwise known as an Act Creating the Provinces of
Benguet, Mountain Province, Yugao and Kalinga-Apayao was enacted into law. This date has since been
commemorated as the Foundation Day of the Province of Ifugao.

Despite this however, the significance of the date to the Province has not merited a legislation that
will declare it as a local special non-working holiday. This Bill is therefore warranted in order to
allow the people of Ifugao to inculcate the significance of this day.

Forall these reasons, it is most respectfully urged that this bill be approved.

REP. TEDDYSRAWNER BAGUILA
Lone District of Ifugao


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 1792

Introduced By: HON. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING THE EIGHTEENTH OF JUNE OF
EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN
‘THE PROVINCE OF IFUGAO TO COMMEMORATE THE
“IFUGAO FOUNDATION DAY”

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

Section 1. The Eighteenth of June of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in
the Province of Ifugao, in commemoration of the "Ifugao Foundation Day".

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two
‘newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 1736

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG and REP. ERIC D. SINGSON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the SAGADA — BESAO - QUIRINO, ILOCOS
SUR ROAD, presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The Sagada — Besao — Quirino Ilocos Sur Road is a 34.871 - kilometer
road stretch which starts at barangay Poblacion in the Municipality of Sagada
and traverses barangays Poblacion, Suquib, Bangguitan, Nacawang, Bunga,
Catengan, Padangaan,Panabungen, Laylaya and Pangweo all in the
Municipality of Besao then exits to the Municipality of Quirino, Ilocos Sur.

The conversion of said road into a national road will benefit Mountain
Province and Ilocos Sur, improving trade and commerce between the people
therein. In addition, the conversion of said road will definitely contribute and
promote the tourism industry in the two provinces as the stretch of the road
links Sagada, a known tourist spot in Mountain Province and Tirad Pass, a
historical site in Quirino, llocos Sur.

With the sustained maintenance of the road the socio-economic
amelioration of the people using the same and the communities traversed by
the said road will definitely be enhanced.

In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is eamestly sought.

a ee ERIC D. SINGSON


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1736

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAGADA — BESAO — QUIRINO, ILOCOS SUR
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Section. 1. Conversion into a National Road. The Sagada — Besao
— Quirino, Ilocos Sur Road is hereby converted and declared a national road.

Sec. 2. Appropriation. The amount necessary to cover the
improvement, repairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the unappropriated funds of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as maybe necessary for the
improvement and maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the
Annual Budget of the DPWH.

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

Approved,