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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 5101

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert Santolan Road, traversing from NLEX Service
Road to Gen. T. De Leon Street in the Second District, City of Valenzuela, into a
national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting Santolan Road into a national road, it would transfer the
responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
more important projects and programs of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No,_9101

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING SANTOLAN ROAD FROM NLEX SERVICE ROAD TO GEN. T. DE
LEON STREET IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Santolan Road traversing from NLEX Service Road to Gen. T.
De Leon St. in the Second District, City of Valenzuela is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

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

Approved,
Introduced Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is quite disheartening how the public are at the mercy of fast food stores and restaurants
when it comes to the beverage they are made to order, Unfortunately, the people are offered
beverage options that have little or no nutritional value. Others even do the opposite, ie., harm
the body.

It is high time fast food chains served beverage with genuine nutritional value. People should
have the option to order a drink that truly nourishes the body. There is now in existence in the
Market a range of quality beverage products that does the body good. Such products are
sourced from naturally occurring plants or fruits that have health-giving properties. With the
‘same amount of physical preparation, healthy beverage products can also be had at fast food
chains and restaurants.

This proposed measure envisions a day upon which people would be gi
beverage for their health's sake. Hence, fast food chains and restz hs
to offer as beverage options at least one with genuine nutritional value.

The immediate passage of this bill is most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF AT LEAST ONE (1) HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTION
AMONG FAST FOOD CHAINS AND RESTAURANTS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF 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 ‘Healthy Beverage Option Act”

SEC. 2. All fast food chains and restaurants are hereby mandated to include in their

beverage menu at least one (1) healthy beverage, which is so certified by the Food and Drugs
Administration (FDA).

SEC. 3. Any person, natural or juridical, found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act
shall pay a fine of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) and/or
imprisonment for a period of one (1) year.

‘SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

‘SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr.

House Bill No. _5'7'74

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In @ world of depieting natural resources there is now a need to institute
measures that would bring about conservation and preservation of the country’s
meager resources at all levels. One of the means to achieve this is to establish
mechanisms for the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials particularly in the
manufacturing process of consumer goods.

Hence, this bill provides for the mandated use of biodegradable and recyclable
materials in consumer product packaging with the end in view of providing a level of
conservation at the manufacturing level.

Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly recommended.

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 5774
AN ACT

MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
FOR THE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
ensure conservation and preservation of our natural environment. The use of
recyclable and biodegradable materials is hereby mandated in the manufacturing
process of consumer goods.

SEC 2. Definition of terms. As used in this Act, the following terms shall be defined
as follows:
a. Biodegradable — shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated in
the natural setting.
b. Consumer goods- shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high-volume
for a mass market
¢. Recyclable- shall mean the quality of material which makes it useful to be
used again in any manufacturing process

SEC 3. Incentive. Any business or non-business entity which shall undertake the
effort of using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the packaging of consumer
goods shall enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its income tax to the extent of the
proven cost of the recyclable or biodegradable material on its production process,

SEC 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the necessary implementing
rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, letters of instruction, rules and
regulations or part or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions or any provision of
this Act are hereby deemed modified, repealed or amended.

SEC 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason. the remainder
Pr this Act or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall
not be affected thereby,

SEC 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__551'7

Introduced by Rep. Chi er De Venecia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Malunggay (Moringa) is a fast growing tree in the Philippines. Loaded with
vitamins and a known remedy against many kinds of ailments, Malunggay is called the
“miracle vegetable” or “nature's medicine cabinet” by scientists and health care workers
from around the world. It has even been promoted by the World Health Organization
(WHO) for the past 20 years as a low-cost health enhancer in poor countries around the
globe.

At present, our country is expanding the local market for Malunggay and its by-
products with the aim of enhancing its agribusiness potentials as part of the government's
poverty-alleviation and health care programs. That said, we can say that apart from
saving lives, Malunggay can also generate jobs, increase incomes, utilize vast tracts of
idle agricultural lands, make the Philippines globally competitive, impact local and
international market, and help attain socio-economic equity.

This measure seeks to promote awareness of the numerous bio-medical and socio-
economic benefits of Malunggay. In view thereof, | am filing this bill that declares the
month of November of every year as the “National Malunggay Month”.

REP. CH PHER V.P DE VENECIA
District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5517

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Christopher De Veneci:

AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS.
THE NATIONAL MALUNGGAY MONTH

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

SECTION |. The month of November of every year is hereby declared as “The
National Malunggay Month”,

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of
Agriculture, Secretary of Health and the Chairman of the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from approval thereof.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (1.5) days after its publication in at least
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES © one, MAR 15 2017
Quezon City Tin: ;
Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5287

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Sotero-Laurel road into a national road

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
Srrarer regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need

In converting the 0.280 km-long Sotero-Laurel and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5287

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SOTERO LAUREL ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sotero Laurel road connecting General Luna road and Bonifacio road,
in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is no gainsaying that firefighters are at high risk on account of the nature of their
work. Their very existence is in jeopardy each time they discharge their sworn duty.
They selfiessly risk their lives in order to save those of the others who are caught in a
fire outbreak.

subject to tax. It should be a matter of State policy to uphold the
workers who offer their very lives in the fulfilment of their duties.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is most earnest


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5232

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE HAZARD PAY OF ALL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE COUNTRY TO AT LEAST
TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THEIR MONTHLY BASIC SALARY, 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 ‘Firefighters Hazard Pay Act.’

SEC. 2. The hazard pay granted to every bonafide and duly appointed firefighter
in the Philippines shall hereby be increased to at least twenty percent (20%) of their
monthly basic salary.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, such increase of hazard pay or its equivalent shall not
be subject to tax consistent with the very purpose of this grant of incentives to all
bonafide and duly appointed firefighters in the country.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Interior and Local
Government 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. 5. The Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue the rules
and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval, publication
in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. D111

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a permanent Land Transportation Office in the 2" District of
Cagayan de Oro City to serve the registration and licensing needs of the general public not
only in the 2” District but the entire City as well.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) - Puerto Extension Office was closed last May 23,
2014 allegedly without proper consultation and preparation. The closure was made despite
several Barangay Resolutions requesting for an extension of time for proper consultation,
preparation and explanation why the LTO Puerto Office will be closed. With the closure,
many Kagay-anons have experienced additional inconvenience and expenses as they now
have to go all the way to LTO Bulua which is in the other end of the City. Fortunately, the
office in Puerto was re-opened. However, there is always the possibility of closing it again
Subject only to the discretion of the LTO. This bill ensures that there will always be a LTO
District Office in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

With the increase in economic activity in the City, we need more than one LTO office to
handle the ever increasing number of vehicles being bought and registered and the also
increasing number of driver's license applications.

Ih View of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested

MAXIMO NY cre JR.



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. D111

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE
2"° DISTRICT OF 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. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) Main Office in Quezon City, a District Office in the 2° District of
Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in the 2 District of Cagayan de
Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national papers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_5870
Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Continuing professional development takes time and finances to
accomplish while practicing professions, living life with family, friends, and
professional associates, and undertaking leisurely or life-enriching pursuits.

The current period of three years of validity of the license to practice
professions which is evidenced by the Professional Identification Card and the
Certificate of Registration is insufficient time for doing continuing professional
development learning.

There is precedent for five-year validity of professional license and that is
as regards the maritime professionals’ compliance with the Standards of
Certification and Watch keeping (STCW).

With this proposed legislation, we give professionals ample time for
continuing professional development.

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ATTY. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5870

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
EXTENDING TO AND SETTING AT FIVE (5) YEARS
THE VALIDITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
OF EVERY PROFESSIONAL UNDER LAWS GOVERNING THE
PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “PRC License
Effectivity Act”.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy, - It is the declared policy of the State, as
enshrined in the Constitution, to sustain the development of a reservoir of
national talents consisting of Filipino scientists, entrepreneurs, professionals,
managers, high-level technical manpower and skilled workers and craftsmen in
all fields.

Section 3. Validity of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of
Registration. - This Act hereby extends to and sets at five (5) years:


a. the validity of the Professional Identification Card issued and renewed
by the Professional Regulation Commission, and;

b. the Certificate of Registration of every professional who meets all the
requirements for registration of a professional under the laws governing
the practice of professions in the Philippines.

Section 4, Separability. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and
administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act
are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17 Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5911

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill is cognizant to the provisions of Article Il, Section 18
of the Philippine Constitution which expressly provides that the
State shall protect the workers’ rights and promote their welfare.
The intent of this bill is to amend Article 96 of the Labor Code which
entitles employees to an 85% share of service charges or tips which
are paid by customers in any service oriented establishments like
restaurants, hotels, and alike. It gives the full 100% to all covered
employees which can serve as a morale booster and thus improving
customer service and overall client satisfaction. We must take in to
consideration that these are added benefits that can provide for a
workers’ daily fare, meal, or any expense that the service charge can
cover.

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

LORNA C SILVERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17® Congress
Second Regular Session

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT 100% OF THE SERVICE CHARGE COLLECTED IN
HOTELS, RESTAURANT AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL
COVERED EMPLOYEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Article 96 of the Labor Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

ART. 96, Service Charges. - All service charges’ collected by hotels, restaurants and.
similar establishments shall be distributed [at the rate of eighty-five percent (85%) for all
covered employees and fifteen percent (15%) for management. The share of the employees shall
be] COMPLETELY AND equally [distributed] among {them} THE COVERED EMPLOYEES.
In case the service charge is abolished, the share of the covered employees shall be considered
integrated in their wages.

Section 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish existing benefits under present
laws, company policies and collective bargaining agreements

Section 3, All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees, rules and regulations
and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5286

Introduced by Honorable Mark 0. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert

ppy Homes road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment, Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need.

In converting the 0.413 km-long Happy Homes and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs. ‘This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected
increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national government.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5286

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE HAPPY HOMES ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Happy Homes road connected to Magsaysay (Trinidad) road, in the
City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Departments program the
improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Offficial Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatines

Quezon Gity

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5982

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Traffic signs are devices placed along, beside, or above a highway, roadway,
pathway, or other route to guide, warn, and regulate the flow of traffic, including motor
vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, equestrians, and other travellers to insure safety on the roads.

Signs should be placed only when warranted by facts and engineering studies, Signs
that are unwarranted or ineffective may distract road users from more important traffic
control devices, may breed disrespect for all signs in the area, and are often a waste of
Valuable public agency and taxpayers’ resources.

As signatory to the Vienna Convention on Road ‘Sings and Signals, commonly known
4 the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, the Philippines must increase the road
safety and aid international road traffic by standardising the signing system for road traffic
(road signs, traffic lights and road markings) in aecordance with the international standard,

Signs should be placed as necessary for safety and proper regulation of traffic.
However, the use of dissimilar signs in a given location may reduce the effectiveness of all
the signs and may even cause accidents.

Ih view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Qurson City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT
CREATING A UNIFORM DESIGN OF ROAD SIGNS AND TRAFFIC SYMBOLS
ALL TRHOUGH OUT THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. State Poticy, ‘The Constitution states that the promotion of the general
welfare is essential for the enjoyment by all the people and adopts the following policies:

44) The State shall protect the welfare and safety of the commuting public and all road
users;

'b) The State shall ensure that the needs and safety of all road users.

SECTION 2. Uniform Road Signs and Traffic Symbols. The \etiers, font size,
background, type of material of the sign/symbol, location, placement and operation of all
traffic control signal devices on the different roads of the Philippines should be uniform as
determined by the Department of Transportation.

SECTION 3. Funding. The budgetary allocation needed to carry out the provisions
of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the
year immediately following its enactment into law.

SECTION 4. Repeating Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivigy. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) IQ MAY 7
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) fs me nt
First Regular Session ) BY: fa,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 5642

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT CONVERTING THE POBLACION CARLES-BANCAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CARLES, PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to convert the Poblacion Carles-Bancal Road in the Municipality
of Carles in the Province of lloilo into a national road.

The Poblacion Carles-Bancal Road is a key access road leading to the Bancal
Port and to the Gigantes group of islands that form part of the Northern Iloilo Cluster
which is popularly known as the Alaska of the Philippines because of its rich fishing
grounds. Several islands with beautiful and unpolluted beaches can be found in the
Northern Iloilo Cluster ideal for eco-tourism and as a marine sanctuary.

Declaring the Poblacion Carles-Bancal Road as a national road and thereby
allowing the appropriation of funds from the national government for its regular
maintenance and repair would pave the way for faster flow of services and movement
of goods. This will also cater to the increasing number of tourists that flocked the area
since the Gigantes group of islands gained media recognition. In 2015, Northern Iloilo
registered 79,111 tourist arrivals generating tourism revenue of Php 1.44 billion.

The government should invest on the improvement and maintenance of roads
leading to major tourist and economic destinations to catalyze the development of
eco-tourism in the country.

For this reasons, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

RAUL oa C. TUPAS


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 5612

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT CONVERTING THE POBLACION CARLES-BANCAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CARLES, PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Poblacion Carles-Bancal Road in the Municipality of Carles in the
Province of lloilo is hereby converted into a national road under the ‘supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's program 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 fifteen days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_ D252

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Bere are

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill nP252

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING HONORATA MANALO DRIVE FROM LACSON STREET TO
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

SECTION 1, HONORATA MANALO DRIVE FROM LACSON STREET TO
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways,

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall inelude in
the Departments Progeam the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

ION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 9704

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Day care workers are unsung heroes who selflessly give themselves for the care of children.
For the most part, they go beyond what is asked of them as they serve as alternative Parents
to children whose parents are hard up and hardly able to pay for the services of household
helps to look after their children when they set out to earn a living.

Caring for children is a job that requires a lot of patience and physical effort and day care
Sorrers give more than to ensure their safety and security. They interact with chiliven in

make possible pleasant communication and understanding. They care for children in ways
other professionals cannot fathom as they patiently hamess the human touch,

Nevertheless, the hard work and dedication that these day care worke
and they do not get the best compensation that they deserve.

Hence, this bill proposes to extend free Philhealth coverage/fo day care workers to reward
them for their love and devotion to the care of children.

Under this bill, every day care worker is granted free Phil
The immediate passage of this measure is earnestly pra

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5704

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO DAY CARE WORKERS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “PhilHealth Coverage for Day Care
Workers Act”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every Day Care Worker is hereby granted free PhilHealth
coverage.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to
effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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Introduced by the Honorable Ann K. Hofer

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a Hall of Justice Building for the
Zamboanga Sibugay Province.

Zamboanga Sibugay has four (4) court offices, namely, the Regional Trial Court (RTC)
Branch 24, Municipal Circuit Trial Court Ipil-Tungawan-RT Lim, RTC Brarch 36, and RTC
Branch 37. Currently, the offices housing RTC Branch 24 and MCTC are already dilapidated
and in need of rehabilitation and refurbishing, while the newly-created RTC Branches 36 and
37 pursuant to Republic Act No. 10577 have no permanent court offices until san

With the construction of the Hall of Justice building, the Province of Zamboanga
Sibugay will be provided with a more suitable and dignified location for al these court offices.
More importantly, the court judges and personnel will be able to work man efficiently and

productively.

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

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ANN K. HOFER
Second District, Zamboanga Sibugay


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

5620

HOUSE BILL

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Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OFA HALL OF JUSTICE BUILDING IN
THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY 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 constructed a Hall of Justice building in the Municipality
of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay that will serve as the Hall of Justice for the Province of Zamboanga
Sibugay.

SEC. 2. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hereby mandated to
Prepare the plans and specifications of the hall to be constructed in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
based on the technical physical design, specification, and allocation requirements set by the
Supreme Court ofthe Philippines for a standard Hall of Justice building.

SEC. 3. To effectively implement the construction of the Hall of Justice building, the
DPWH shall include in its annual budget the funds necessary to implement the provisions of
this Act. The Local Government Unit of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay shall reserve » cuffierene
Parel of land on which the building shall be built. Thereafter, the ownership of the building
and the parcel of land on which the building will be built shall be vested upon the Department
of Justice, while the maintenance of said building shall be assigned to the Supreme Cour

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NOD282

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert San Roque road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need

In converting the 0.550 km-long San Roque and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected
increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national government.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill isfamnestly sought


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Noo2 82

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN ROQUE ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO INTOA
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The San Roque road connecting Quirino Highway (Baguio-Baung Road)
and Asin Road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department’s program the
improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REP! TIVES
HB. No.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1994, Congress passed the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995,” which declared
acts of sexual harassment against women and men unlawful in the workplace, schools, and
training institutions. Section 7 of the said Act stipulates that any person who violates the
provisions of the Act shall be penalized by imprisonment of not less one (1) month nor more
than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) or more than

‘Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), or both at the discretion of the court.

‘The Anti-Sexual Harassment act initially received positive response and gave a
glimpse of hope to prevent discrimination in the workplace, particularly against women in the
labor sector. However, after almost two decades of implementation, cases of sexual
harassment, especially in workplaces, still persist. Apparently, the existing penalty is not
enough to curb the incidence of sexual harassment. Thus, there is a pressing need to increase

the penalties to deter perpetrators from committing the act.”

H. HARRY L. ROQUE JR

* This bill was originally filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in the Sixteenth Congress, First Regular
Session.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REP! “ATIVES
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Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AMENDING SECTION OF REPUBLIC ACT 7877,
ALSO KNOWN AS THE “ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT ACT OF 1995”
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION . Republic Act No, 7877, also known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
of 1995,” Section 7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 7. Penalties - Any person who violates the provisions of this
Act shall, upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one
(J) [month] YEAR nor more than six (6) [months] YEARS, or a fine of not
less than [Ten thousand pesos (P10,000)] FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS
(P50,000) nor more than [Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000)] ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000), or both such fine and
imprisonment at the discretion of the court
Any action arising from the violation of the provisions of this Act shall

prescribe in [three (3)] FIVE (5) years.”


SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent

with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

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

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,__ 5163

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo N, Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to provide for the improvement of the 54 kilometer-road
located in Brgy. Muclang, Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan to Brgy.
Guisguis, Sta. Cruz, Province of Zambales and declaring it as a national road to

be known as the “Daang Kalikasan" National Road.

The 54 kilometer-road located between Brey Muelang, Mangatarem,
Pangasinan and Brgy. Guisguis, Sta, Cruz, Zambales is an unclassified road, It
is passable and being used by off truck vehicles during summer season only.
‘The surrounding terrain is a beautiful landscape of gentle hills, rivers and
pockets of forests which can still be saved, conserved and expanded to preserve

the last remaining species of the wild life, flowers and fauna.

With the concreting of the road and classifying it as a national road, it
shortens travel time and boost economic activities. Further, "Daang Kalikasan"
has a strong potential of becoming a world class ecotourism attraction that will

benefit both provinces.

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



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__5163

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo N. Bataoil

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE 54 KILOMETER-
ROAD LOCATED IN’ BRGY. MUELANG, MANGATAREM,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO BRGY. GUISGUIS, STA. CRUZ,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES AND DECLARING IT AS A NATIONAL.
ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS THE DAANG KALIKASAN NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. ‘The 54 kilometer-road located in Brgy. Muelang,
Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan to Brgy. Guisguis, Sta, Cruz, Province of
Zambales shall be improved under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways and declaring it as a national road to be known as the

"Daang Kalikasan" National Road.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of the national road
shall be charged to the current appropriations of the convergence fund of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Tourism and
Department of Environment Natural Resources. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the national road 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,