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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES /
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the State to make available at affordable cost decent
housing to underprivileged and homeless citizens.

Thus, to this aim, a rational loan restructuring and condondllen program shall
be instituted that considers the credit worthiness and discipline of borrowers as well
as the financial viability of lending institutions.

Since the effect of Republic Act No. 9507 is d
2010, it requires yet another law to enable potentia
missed the opportunity for loan restructuring and i
bill thereby extending for another twenty four (24) mnths such entitlement.

Immediate passage of this bill is therefore ae earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 42.2

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AMENDING PERTINENT PROVISION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9507 THEREBY
EXTENDING COVERAGE OF THE RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM FOR
DELINQUENT SOCIALIZED AND LOW-COST HOUSING LOAN ACCOUNTS FOR
A PERIOD OF ANOTHER TWENTY FOUR (24) MONTHS AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION ONE. Paragraph (a) of Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9507
otherwise known as “AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SOCIALIZED AND LOW-COST
HOUSING LOAN RESTRUCTURING AND CONDONATION PROGRAM,
PROVIDING THE MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“(a) for a period of TWENTY FOUR (24) MONTHS after the issuance of the
implementing rule and regulations of this Act, all socialized and low-cost housing
loans, the original principal of which are within the housing loan ceilings as
determined by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC),
with any of the government financial institutions (GFls) and agencies involved in the
National Shelter Program (NSP), including, but not limited to, the Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), Home
Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) OR Pag IBIG Fund, National Home Mortgage
(HGC), and the National Housing Authority (NHA) that have at least three (3) months
of unpaid monthly amortizations as of the effectivity of this Act are hereby covered by
the benefits of this loan restructuring and condonation program nowithstanding that
the same accounts have availed of the benefits of a previous restructuring or
condonation program, Provided, That the original principal amount of the housing
loans shall not exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P2,500,000.00).
Provided, further, That every year after the effectivity of this Act, HUDCC is
authorized to increase the amount herein stated;”

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.
Approved,
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7 RECEIVED
? ots OA MUL 201

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.___ 603

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Kolambugan — Tangkal Provincial Road in
the Municipalities of Kolambugan and Tangkal, Province of Lanao del Norte into
a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance
thereof.

The beneficial impacts of roads on production and on poverty alleviation
are well-recognized in all parts of the world. Roads provide great benefits to the
people, such as improving rapid and emergency access to hospitals, increasing
attendance of children in schools, stimulating agricultural production by
providing access to markets, and helping in the transition from pure subsistence
to market-oriented production. A high quality road increases the population’s.
mobility and ability to earn. Accessible road brings not only ease of
transportation but a whole lot of new opportunities. The government’s continued
efforts to strengthen the economy should include prioritizing the rehabilitation of
our roads for the community to better respond to the demands of a more fast-
paced and dynamic way of life.

Although a provincial road already exists connecting Kolambugan at the
Iligan-Aurora National Road to Tangkal at the Interior Circumferential of Lanao
del Norte National Road, the local government lacks the budget to put its
maintenance as a priority. Converting the Kolambugan-Tangkal Provincial Road
into a national road will definitely facilitate agricultural and rural development in


the area, primarily in the marketing of the products of the towns in Lanao del
Norte: abaca fiber and products from Iligan City, dried seaweeds from
Kolambungan, ceramics from Baroy and peanuts from Kauswagan. The road’s
annual funding from the national government will also ensure its maintenance
and rehabilitation. Thus, providing a better life for the people of the province.

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

IMELD, RANZA-DIMAPORO.


Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 608

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE KOLAMBUGAN —-TANGKAL PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF KOLAMBUGAN AND TANGKAL,
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE 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 provincial road connecting the Municipalities of
Kolambugan and Tangkal, Province of Lanao del Norte is hereby converted into
a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. _334

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the DANUGAN-DAPAO-KALENTAY
Provincial Road linking the two Municipalities of Pualas and Picong in the
Province of Lanao del Sur into a National Road.

The Danugan-Dapao-Kalentay Provincial Road with a 35-kilometer stretch
of roadway connecting the two Municipalities of Picong and Pualas primarily
serves a vital role in linking people and places for promoting commerce and trade.
The said road is also the main channel for transporting agricultural and
commercial goods throughout the province.

At present, the aforementioned road is in dire need of vital improvements
through repair and maintenance. Unfortunately, the provincial government
cannot provide necessary funds to do so; hence the whole region suffers from
interminable delays in the delivery of food and other basic commodities such that
high prices result, adding to the economic woes of the region.

Hence, approval of this bill is urgently requested.

PANGALIAN M. BALINDONG

2" District, Lanao del Sur


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF Bee \TIVES
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House Bill No.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DANUGAN-DAPAO-KALENTAY PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE 2"?
DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

SECTION 1. The Danugan-Dapao-Kalentay Provincial Road with a 35
kilometer length is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of

this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines i? RECEIVE A

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — [/9 ReCHvED &
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juezon City, Metro Manila
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
: 708
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Lapu-Lapu Avenue located in the City of Navotas
into a national road.

The City of Navotas’ progress as a port city, has led the way for the City of
Navotas to become a dynamic force in trade and transportation, and consequently,
higher level of social and economic activities within the City.

The furtherance of this growth requires good serviceable roads and basic
infrastructure for the timely transport of goods, and more importantly, the safety of
the Navotefios as they do their daily activities,

Making our roads better through the conversion of a major thoroughfare into
¢, national road will reduce road accidents in Navotas and ensure public safety.
It is for this reason that this humble representation asks this Honorsble House to
enact alaw authorizing the conversion of Lapu-Lapu Avenue into a national road,

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

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANG



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

rs
HOUSE BILLNo,_'@08

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO.

AN ACT CONVERTING LAPU-LAPU AVENUE, NAVOTAS CITY,
METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND. APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Lapu-Lapu Avenue, Navotas City, Metro Manila is
hereby converted and declared into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to cover the improvement,
jepairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the funds of the
Department of Public Works and Highways not thereby appropriated
under the present General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sume
és may be necessary for the improvement, repair and maintenance of
this national road shall be included in the annual budget of the
Department of Public Works and Highways,

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
705

HOUSE BILL No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Dalagang-Bukid Street located in the City of
Navotas into a national road.

The City of Navotas’ progress as a port city, has led the way for the City of
Navotas to become a dynamic force in trade and transportation, and consequently,
higher level of social and economic activities within the City.

The furtherance of this growth requires 800d serviceable roads and basic
infrastructure for the timely transport of goods, and more importantly, the safety of
the Navotefios as they do their daily activities,

Making our roads better through the conversion ofa major thoroughfare into
a national road will reduce road accidents in Navotas and ensure public safety. It is
for this reason that this humble representation asks this Honorable House to enact a
law authorizing the conversion of Dalagang-Bukid Street into a national road.

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



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

705

HOUSE BILL No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT CONVERTING DALAGANG-BUKID STREET, NAVOTAS CITY,
METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Dalagang-Bukid Street, Navotas City, Metro Manila is
hereby converted and declared into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amounts necessary to cover the improvement,
repairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the

Department of Public Works and Highways.

Section3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (25) days after its
complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
23

HOUSE BILL NO. 72

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The multi-storey building that will house the Department of Interior and Local
Government and National Police Commission in Quezon City has been constructed
under the watch of the late Secretary Jesse Robredo of the Department of Interior and
Local Government.

It is only fitting and proper that once completed, this 30-storey tower built as a
DILG/National Police Commission office building shall be named after the icon,
advocate, and champion of good governance in this country.

This proposed “Secretary Jesse Robredo Building” shall serve as a tangible
edifice that will remind officiaidom and the Filipino people that thers public
official who had raised the quality of public service several not i an anyone
across time.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. __ 723

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
NAMING THE NEW DILG/NAPOLCOM OFFICE BUILDING IN
QUEZON CITY AS THE “SECRETARY JESSE ROBREDO BUILDING” IN HONOR OF
THE LATE SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT WHO IS CONSIDERED ICON, ADVOCATE, AND CHAMPION OF
GOOD GOVERNANCE IN THIS COUNTRY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Secretary Jesse Robredo Building
Act of 2013”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, the new DILG/Napolcom Office Building in Quezon City
‘shall be named as ‘Secretary Jesse Robredo Building” in honor of the late Secretary of
the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Henceforth, use of said multi-storey building shall take into consideration the

solemn legacy left by the icon, advocate and champion of good governance’ in this
country and therefore should be properly maintained and preserved in memory of the
late Secretary Jesse Robredo.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and publication in the Official
Gazette.

Approved, rf]
Republic of the Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 630

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMI S. COJUANGCO

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks the conversion of the Urdaneta-Asingan via Calepaan
Road from a provincial road into a national road. This road leads to
Urdaneta City, a commercial growth center.

The Urdaneta-Asingag via Calepaan Road will enhance economic growth
by increasing agricultural productivity and by providing easier farm to
market and commercial access.

The conversion of this road into a national road will surely benefit all
motorists because the Urdaneta-Asingan via Calepaan Road is a
frequently used road that already meets the average daily traffic criteria
needed for its conversion. It also boasts sufficient drainage structures as
well as bridges throughout the entire stretch which will help in the event
of a flood.

Converting the Urdaneta-Asingan via Calepaan Road into a national road
will not only benefit motorists but the Provincial government as well.
‘There is fierce competition for the scarce budget coming from the
Provincial government. As a result, the road might not be given the
attention needed to maintain it and could end up falling into disrepair
which will inconvenience all motorists that frequent this road. The
conversion of this road into a national one would also mean that the
Provincial government would have an increased budget to spend on other
projects that also need much attention.


Clearly, converting the Urdaneta-Asingan via Calepaan Road into a
national road will not only benefit the people of Pangasinan, but all those
that use the road for one purpose or another.

In view of the forgoing, the immediate consideration and approval of this

bill is highly recommended.
Lin f-
HON./KIMI S/ COJVANGCO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 630

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMI S. COJUANGCO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE URDANETA-ASINGAN (VIA CALEPAAN)
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF URDANETA, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN 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 Urdancta-Asingan (via Calepaan) Provincial Road in
the City of Urdaneta, Province of Pangasinan is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH).

Section 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its 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 upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "ay
Quezon City, Metro Manila RECEIVED ™

ie; OL JUL 2013

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 775

Introduced by Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This legislative measure seeks to create an additional Regional Trial Court in
the Province of Leyte to be stationed at the City of Baybay.

The Fifth District of Leyte has one (1) city and eight (8) municipalities
within its jurisdiction. There is a demand for the immediate resolution of cases
filed in the existing Baybay RTC. The lack of available court salas creates a
serious backlog of cases contributing immensely to the delay in the administration
of justice.

This proposed legi
justice will be proerly se
and around the area.

tion will ensure the speedy disposition of caes, and
ed in a manner advantageous to the growing populace in

In view of the foregoing and in the interest of expeditious, fair and impartial
delivery of justice, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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JOSE CARLOS L. CARI


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5
HOUSE BILL NO. eis

By Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN
THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF
BAYBAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH
(I) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED BY
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9373, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Provincial road known as the Abuyog-Silago road,
connecting the provinces of Leyte and Southern Leyte, which has a length of forty-
four (44) kilometres is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the additional branch of the
regional trial court in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, in accordance with
this Act,

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s
program the operationalization of the additional regional trial court in the Province
“eyte, with station at the City of Baybay, the funding of which shall be included
in the Annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
<EREFRESE

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES fe %

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED
Quezon City, Metro Manila 01 JUL 2013

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

675

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Airports are vital infrastructures that are reflective of the progress of the
community where they are situated. Studies show that passenger traffic and
cargo volumes are indications of economic development, business activity
and tourism.

Virac Airport is the only airport in the province of Catanduanes and is
classified as a secondary airport or a minor commercial domestic airport by
the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Catanduanes, being an island,
is isolated from mainland Bicol and the rest of the Philippine archipelago and
air transportation is the fastest way to travel to and from the place. As an
island that has so much to offer in terms of tourism, it needs an airport that is
capable to hold bigger aircrafts and to accommodate a larger number of
passengers.

The upgrading of the Virac Airport will strengthen the economy and will
boost the tourism industry of the province which will ultimately redound to the
benefit of the country. Hence, approval of this bill is highly called for.

ee

CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No 675

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF VIRAC AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF
CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Virac Airport in the Municipality of Virac, Province of
Catanduanes shall be improved, rehabilitated and modernized. The Civil
Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is mandated to carry out the
implementation of this Act.

SECTION. 2. The Director General of the CAAP shall include in the
CAAP Master Plan the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall
be taken from the CAAP’s internally generated funds, corporate borrowings

and other financing schemes available to the Authority.

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

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
& SPREE

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

nouse aun. 830

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

Eighty five milion Filipinos are mobile phone subscribers,

‘Three or even lass than this number of telecommunication companies lord it ove!
the interconnecting universe in 2 constant flow of voice calls and text messages,

Profits in the billions of pesos fully reward telecommunication companies to thi
brim in @ business environment allen to any form of governmental Interference,

‘Major players in the thriving telecommunications industry have truly enjoyed the!
‘holidays’, as if it ware that the door to new emerging or even minor players Is just ope!

‘ajar:
ajer

NTC, supposed to flex regulatory muscle perhaps realized only ate in the day
that such interconnection charges that 85 million subscribers pay for are in tact, one o!
the highest in the Asie Pacific Region.

‘Two issues come into play for any pian to reduce Lgphyareeal chaiiges,
namely, issue of benefits on the part of the consumers sid lasue of

onthe pat of
the producers or service providers, cail i that, =
perantly canficting saterents \
“This bill seeks to find that balance, hence thie wenn |

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Reguler Session

House BILL NO. 850

“introduced by Rep. Wineton “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING REDUCED RATES OF INTERCONNECTION CHARGES FOR
VOICE CALLS AND FOR TEXT MESSAGES AMONG TELECOMMUNICATION
OPERATORSINETWORKSICARRIERS WITHIZ IDE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS th
ORDER TO SEMEEIT QVER EIGMTY (200A LION BENDIS BONE
SUBSCRIBERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Ba it enacted by Senate and the House of Ragreseniatives of tha Racublia af tha
Philippines in Congress assembled:

text messages to PO.18 irom the current PO.38 per tent foliowing however the ‘ree
nenne teegoning enum 24, 2047 to shve mobile oper
‘esiruoiure business piene and models es well es help cushion revenue lovsos,

‘The resulting reduction rates prescribe P2.50 interconnection charges hed
vie calls on ine fat year, P2.00 on ihe secona Pol P1850 0 the
is PO.25 on the 0 on the

Poecn ie tidyear
for tance, charging is P2.00 on tha Hirst year, P.00 an the second year

S20. 2. The Commissioner of the Nationa! Telecommuntastiane Commission
shall lesue appropriate rules and regulations 3 may be necessary to property carry
‘out the purpose of this Act,

SEC, 4, This Act shail take effect in the year 2012 alter ts publication in the

‘Official Gazette and three newspapers of general oircul

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session
57
House Bit No.__ 89

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The island and province of Leyte, populated nearly by a million inhabitants, is
unfortunately a depressed area. Despite its natural resource potential and ideal climate,
productivity is very low, leaving much to be desired, principally owing to the deplorable lack
of reliable national road complex to facilitate the safe and easy transport of people and
products to ports and markets in and out of the area, and its vital access to and linkage
with the main highways of the region.

This bill proposes to declare and convert the Burauen-Albuera provincial road into a
national road. The Burauen-Albuera Road has a total length of 43.0 kilometers. It lies in
the southwest of the geographical jurisdiction of the Second District of Leyte and traverses
the mountain barangays of Burauen, Leyte. The road when finished will provide the link
between the Municipality of Burauen and that of the Municipality of Albuera in the Fourth
District of Leyte.

With the passage of this measure, ensuring as it proposes to achieve not only
completion of such vital infrastructure but also their proper, effective maintenance,
improvement, the disappointments, even disillusionment of our people in that part of the
country will then be nothing but a thing of the past. Approval of the bill is therefore
earnestly sought.

Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session,_
5
House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE
BURAUEN-ALBUERA PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Burauen-Albuera provincial road in the Province of Leyte is
hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the completion of the construction of said
road shall be charged to existing appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways intended for constructing new national roads, and those needed for their
improvement and maintenance shall continue to be funded out of the lump sum
appropriations authorized by law for the repair and maintenance of local roads until such
time when improvement and maintenance funds for said roads shall have been provided
for in succeeding Appropriations Acts.

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

Approved,
AK REPRESE Dy
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Republic of the Philippines >
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV] fe Date JUL 2013

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HousEBILUNO. 104

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The current school calendar in the Philippines begins June of every year and ends March of the
following year. This school calendar coincides with the start of the rainy season which usually.
starts in June.

The Philippines and Brunei are the only countries in the / Pacific region that open their
regular classes in June. Malaysia and Singapore open their classes in January, China in February,
South Korea in March, Japan and India in April, Thailand in May, Indonesia in July and Hong
Kong in September.

For the past few years, the torrential rains and heavy floods have often disrupted classes in all
levels resulting to the suspension and irregularity of school days. As much as 25 to 30 days are
subtracted from the school calendar, as recorded in the previous years. These cancellations.
would have not happened if classes start on the later part of the year. Further, according to
PAGASA, about 19 to 20 typhoons visit the country every year beginning June up to September.

This bill seeks to change the current school calendar from June to March to September to May.
This will not adapt the school calendar to climate change but it will also take into account the
long Christmas celebrations in the country so that students will be safer and will able to attend
and absorb more during school days.

It will also minimize the danger to the students, teachers and their parents and relatives who
bring and fetch the students and teachers to school especially when classes are abruptly
suspended or cancelled because of the rains and floods that threaten the safety of these
individuals. Further, it will also lessen the dangers posed to their health by respiratory diseases
and other diseases like dengue fever and leptospirosis, and to their safety by various street repairs
and excavations and open drains.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is highly recommended.

Ker
RI I MERCADO-REVILLA

2" District, Cavite


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT CHANGING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FROM JUNE TO MARCH
TO SEPTEMBER TO MAY

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

SECTION 1. The school calendar from elementary, secondary, and tertiary level is
hereby changed from June to March to September to May.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended and repealed accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 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,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 540

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an extension or satellite office of the Land Transportation
Office (LTO) in the City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite. It aims to meet the needs of the
motoring public in relation to all license and motor related transactions being provided by the
said office.

At present, the nearest Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the City of Bacoor is located
in the City of Imus, Province of Cavite.

Over time, the City of Bacoor, which is situated in the province of Cavite, has evolved
into a first class City. Bacoor is among the key areas and the fastest growing mur
Cavite together with Imus, mainly because of their location. It is just located at the south west sof
Metro Manila thus being dubbed as Cavite’s gateway to Metro Manila. Further, Bacoor has
jurisdiction over the south end of the Manila-Cavite Expressway.

The 2011 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office revealed that
Bacoor now has a population of 540,170 thus making it the most populous City in the
Philippines. The dramatic population growth of Bacoor is brought about by the influx of people
working in Metro Manila who chose to establish their residence in Bacoor. As Bacoor continues
to exhibit economic and industrial growth, more and more people are attracted to find better
opportunities in this booming town. Noteworthy is the fact that Bacoor registered the highest
average family income in Cavite in 1997 and 2000. As a first class City, it has an income
approximate to that of several Metro Manila cities.

The establishment of an extension office of LTO in the City of Bacoor will further bring
closer to the people the delivery of government services relative to land transportation.

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REP. CANI MERCADO-REVILLA

2" District, Cavite



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_040

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE CITY OF BACOOR,
CAVITE 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 establis!
(LTO) Main Office in Quezon Ci

shed, under the supervision of the Land Transportation Office
,, a District Office of the LTO in the City of Bacoor, Cavite.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall immediately include in the
Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in the City of Bacoor,
Cavite, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Chairperson of the LTO shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary
to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 243

Introduced by Rep. Maria CarmenS, Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Consistent with Article XIV, Section 1, of the Philippine Constitution which
states that “The state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessibie to all,” this bill seeks the nationalization of the Caseon High School
(Monkayo National High School Annex) in Barangay Casoon, Monkayo,
Compostela Valley Province.

Barangay Casoon is about eight kilometers from the town proper. Its
distance from the nearest secondary school makes it hard for aspiring students to
enroll and sustain their studies.

With the concerted effort of the residents, the local government units and the
Department of Education, however, the Casoon High Schoo! as an annex of the
Monkayo National High School was established in 2005. Through a Memorandum
of Agreement, the mother school, the LGUs, benefactors and the parents/guardians
pledged that they will continuously provide financial support to the high school until
it is nationalized. Two hectares of land were donated in favor of the school. It was
also certified that instructional materials, classrooms, equipment and other teaching
facilities are available for use. The required mass of students and the number of
teaching staff were also adequately met to warrant its establishment. All other
documentary requirements were satisfied and submitted.

Everything is therefore in place for the smooth operation of the educational
institution. The only wanting aspect is the certainty of regular budgetary
appropriations from the State to mect the annual financial needs of the school,
hence, the need for the passage of this proposal.

Approval of this bill is respectfully sought.

MARIA C, IN 4 ZAMORA


1 Republic of the Philippines
2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
3 Quezon City
4
5 First Regular Session
6 SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
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8 House Bill No. 243
9
10
W introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S, Zamora
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13 ANACT

14 NATIONALIZING THE CASOON HIGH SCHOOL (MONKAYO NATIONAL HIGH
15 SCHOOL ANNEX) IN BARANGAY CASOON, MONKAYO, COMPOSTELA VALLEY

16 PROVINCE, INTO THE CASOON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND
17 APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
18

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

SECTION 1. The Casoon High School (Monkayo National High School Annex) in
Casoon, Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province, is hereby nationalized, to be known as the
Casoon National High School.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall promulgate and issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.

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

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 02 JUL 2013
Quezon City | GN pa |
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.___ 848

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sections 13 and 17 of Article II of the Constitution expresses the important role of
the youth in nation-building. In the same, the State also highlights the importance of
education as an investment for national growth and development.

Fact is, Section 1, Article XIV of the fundamental law provides that “the State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to qualify education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

To date, a clamor for the creation and institutionalization of a national high school in
Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon under the newly created legislative district in Quezon City,
Metro Manila is very much evident. In order to address the teacher-student ratio which
leaves much to be desired, Honorable Winston Castelo of the former Second District of
Quezon City filed this measure.

The passage of this bill is highly recommended.

REDO D. VARGAS III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__848

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY NAGKAISANG NAYON,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS NAGKAISANG NAYON 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. Establishment of a National High School ~ There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay
Nagkaisang Nayon, Quezon City, metro Manila, to be known as Nagkaisang Nayon National
High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the agency's program the operationalization of the Nagkaisang
Nayon National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation - The Secretary of the Department of Education shalll issue
rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity - This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 07

Introduced by Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The most important role of hospitals and health institutions is to
provide adequate and competent medical services to the people. The reality
however, is that it is difficult to secure medical services from big private
hospitals that often charge medical fees that the ordinary Filipino cannot
afford, leaving him no other option but to rely on the medical services
provided by government hospitals. Sadly, perennial budgetary problems
plague government hospitals and prevent them from filling this great void in
the Filipinos’ health care needs.

The Roxas District Hospital (Roxas General Hospital) was created by
Republic Act No. 1900 thru the bill introduced by the late Congressman Jose
Leido, Jr. in 1969 and at the same year a hospital building was erected with
an initial cost of Php 100,000.00 on a one-hectare lot at Odiong, Roxas,
Oriental Mindoro donated by the heirs of Lucio Suarez, Sr.

On January 21, 1995, Republic Act 7857 - An act increasing the bed
capacity of the Roxas District Hospital from 25 five beds to 50 beds was
signed into law by then President Fidel V. Ramos.

However, the steady growth of medical cases, necessitates the need
for the government to upgrade the bed capacity of the Roxas District
Hospital. To realize this goal, the improvement of this government hospital
is necessary. This bill aims to provide the Roxas District Hospital with an
increased bed capacity.

This legislation aims to create a more responsive health institution
that will address the pressing medical needs of the people, more particularly
the poor and the marginalized of society. The immediate passage of this bill
is therefore requested.

jALDO V. UMALI


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BLL No. __07

Introduced by Honorable REYNALDO V. UMALI

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE ROXAS
DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROXAS,
PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO, FROM FIFTY TO ONE
HUNDRED BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 7857.

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 of R.A. 7857 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Section 1. The bed capacity of the Roxas District Hospital in
the Municipality of Roxas, Province of Oriental Mindoro, is hereby
increased from [twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) beds] FIFTY (50) TO ONE
HUNDRED (100) BEDS. THE INCREASE IN BED CAPACITY SHALL
BE IMPLEMENTED FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN THREE
(3) YEARS FROM THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT.”

SECTION 2. The amount of 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. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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one. 21 JUL ith

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Carapping has been proliferating in our streets. Recent series of carnapping
incidents in the metropolis have gained wide media coverage the past days making it
a controversial topic affecting public security that needs urgent public attention.

Despite efforts to deter the increase of carnapping incidents, the commission
of the crime has increased due to innovations that syndicated carnapping groups
adapt. To date, carnappers remain scot-free because they can easily bail
themselves out of the situation.

Originally, the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972 considers carnapping a heinous
crime, when in the course of camapping or by reason thereof, someone is killed or
raped. However, due to the suspension of the death penalty, reciusion perpetua
became the highest imposable penalty for the crime.

Efforts are being pursued both in the House of Representatives and in the
Senate to increase the imposable penalty for the crime or to make it a non-bailable
offense under certain circumstances. Even the President himself supports this
undertaking.

It is in the light of this urgent public clamor for a safer nation that the passage
of this bill is highly called for.

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CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 664

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT MAKING THE CRIME OF CARNAPPING, UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES, A NON-BAILABLE OFFENSE, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6539 AS AMENDED ALSO KNOWN AS THE
ANTI-CARNAPPING ACT OF 1972

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

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6539 as amended also known as
the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972 is hereby amended as follows:
“SEC. 14. Penalty for Camapping — »xx 20K 190%
THE PROVISION OF THE LAW TO THE CONTRARY
NOTWITHSTANDING, NO BAIL SHALL BE RECOMMENDED
WHEN THE CARNAPPING IS COMMITTED BY A SYNDICATE OR
BY MEANS OF VIOLENCE OR INTIMIDATION OF ANY PERSON,
OR FORCE UPON THINGS, OR WHEN THE OWNER, DRIVER OR
OCCUPANT OF THE CARNAPPED MOTOR VEHICLE IS KILLED
OR RAPED IN THE COURSE OF THE COMMISSION OF THE
CARNAPPING OR ON THE OCASSION THEREOF
THE CRIME IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED BY A
SYNDICATE WHEN THREE OR MORE PEOPLE TOOK PART IN

ITS COMMISSION.”


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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
REGULAR SESSION)

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
HOUSE BILL NO. 881

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Cecilia High School into the CECILIA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, located at Cecilia, San Luis.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: ‘The
State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels,
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

The Municipality of San Luis, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing local
government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be
approved.

HON. MARIA VAL ENTINA G. PLAZA


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.___ 881

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CECILIA HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE “CECILIA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL” 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 High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay Cecilia, San Luis, Agusan del Sur to be known as the “Cecilia
National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the
Cecilia High School are hereby transferred to the “Cecilia National High School,” the
initial funding for which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of
Cecilia National High School.

. 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately inchude in
the Department's program the operation of the Cecilia National High School, Thereafter
the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. 1
regulations that may be nece:

SEC. 5. Effecti
in the Official Gazette.

ne Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
ary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

is Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

Approved,