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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.4778

Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO
5t District, Batangas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Batangas City is presently served by one (1) District Engineering Office of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that is serving two (2) legislative
districts, the 2" District and the 5 District of the Province of Batangas.

With the approval of Republic Act No. 10673 reapportioning the Province of
Batangas into six (6) legislative districts, Batangas City was separated from the 2"!
District of Batangas to constitute the 5" District of Batangas. Only one (1) District
Engineering Office, however, continued to simultaneously serve these two (2) legislative
districts.

The inadequacy of one (1) District Engineering Office serving two (2) legislative
districts is undeniable. Batangas City is one of the most populous local government units
in the province. It has a population of over 318,000, The 2" District Engineering Office
is currently serving both the needs of the 2" and 5" Districts and is clearly understaffed.
This causes undue delays in the implementation of infrastructure programs and projects
that is apparently disadvantageous to both districts.

Therefore, to be more effective and efficient in the planning, design, construction,
supervision and maintenance of existing infrastructures and future infrastructure projects,
there is a need to create a separate engineering district for the 5" District of Batangas,

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

MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4778

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARI
5 District, Batangas

AN ACT CREATING A SEPARATE ENGINEERING DISTRICT IN
THE CITY OF BATANGAS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, there is hereby
created a separate district engineering office of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) in the City of Batangas.

SECTION 2. The Fifth (5) District of the Province of Batangas shall have one
district engineering office, to be located separately from the jurisdiction of the Second
(2) Legislative District of the Province of Batangas.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) shall immediately include the Department’s program the operationalization of
the separate district engineering office in the City of Batangas, the initial funding of
which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Second (2%)
District Engineering Office. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation
of the said district engineering office shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
thy Revie Session

4836

House ‘Bill Noy

Introduced by; HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The bill seeks the establishment of district branch of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the City of Tanauan, Province of Batangas, The establishment of a LTO District branch
in Tanauan City, Batangas will make transactions with this important government agency more
accessible for its residents and that of neighbouring municipalities.

Tanauan City is considered the gateway to the Province of Batangas. With an ever-
growing population and a high concentration of private industries, it is most fitting that Tanauan
‘ity shall have the presence of a government office that caters closely to basic public services.
like the easier access to LTO services in securing vehicle registrations, processing of driver's
license and other concerns on land transportation.

Moreover, my constituents have to travel to Lipa City just to transact and avail the
services of the Land Transportation Office. It is imperative to create a LTO District office in
Tanauan City which will be serving not only the City of Tanauan but also the municipalities of
Malvar, Sto, Tomas, Laurel, Talisay other nearby municipalities thereby reducing the burden of
the current LTO office in Lipa City,

This may also be a clear manifestation of the democratization of government ser
‘through the decentralization and devolution of national government offices to grassroots level.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
1* Regular Session

House Bill n483 6

Introduced by: HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTE!

AN ACT

‘ABLISHING A DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
ICE (LTO) IN THE CITY OF TANAUAN IN THE 3°” DISTRICT OF BATANGAS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a district branch of the Land ‘Transportation
Office (LTO) to be located in the City of Tanauan, serving the City of Tanauan including the
municipalities of Laurel, Talisay, Malvar, Sto. Tomas and other nearby municipalities located in
the 3 District of Batangas.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of Land Transportation Office
Branch in the City of Tanauan, 3 District of Batangas, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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regulations Act.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Officiai
Gazette,

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. no.4840

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides, Article {1, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being,” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that “the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry, This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The bill,
with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of Licop
through the position papers of the various sectors of the community within the City of Mati,
Province of Davao Oriental

‘This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Corporation in their desire to have an Integrated
School in Licop by the creation of the Licop Integrated School to be situated at the barangay
proper in the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental.

Hence, passage 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 4840

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN LICOP, CITY OF MATI,
PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS LICOP INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of Integrated School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, Integrated
School in Licop, City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Licop
Integrated School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the
Licop Integrated School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4202

Introduced B
REP. FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS IL
15! District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which was filed in the 15" and 16% Congress and re-filed in the
present Congress, seeks to convert the road stretching from JUNCTION NUEVA
ESTRELLA TO BARANGAY SALUG ROAD all of the Municipality of Socorro in
the First District of the Province of Surigao del Norte, presently classified as a
Provincial Road, into a National Road.

‘The JUNCTION NUEVA ESTRELLA - HONRADO - ATOYAY - SALUG
ROAD is at present a provincial road network passable by public utility vehicles and
a very vital link to the economic and social activities of the island. This is the only
road network that provides tourists access to the tourist destinations of the area.
Hence, in order to boost the tourism and economic development of the area,
conversion of this road to a national road is required.

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

FRANCISCO JOSE F. M: GAS II


Republic of the Philippines

House oF Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

. 4202
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM
JUNCTION NUEVA ESTRELLA, BARANGAY NUEVA
ESTRELLA TO BARANGAY SALUG ALL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO
DEL NORTE INTO A _ NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Junction Nueva Estrella, Barangay
Nueva Estrella to Barangay Salug, all of the Municipality of Socorro, Province of
Surigao del Norte as described in the technical description under the succeeding
section of this Act is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

From the Surigao Reference Network (SRN) No. 55 of the road with a distance
of 3,330.00 meters, bearing N 16-36 W, with the following, lines, bearings and
distances to wit

LINES BEARINGS DISTANCES.
1-2 N 88-41 W 64.25 m.
2-3 N 22-17 2,946.50 m.
3-4 N 10-22 2,150.00 m.
4-5 N45-33E 4,584.50 m.
5-6 $51-33E 60.46 m.
Gn? $45-33W 4,572.95 m.
7-8 $10-22W 2,137.24 m.
8-1 $22-17W 2,929.77 m.


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

SECTION 4. This Act shalll 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, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo._ 4817 _

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks the establishment of the Tibuloy National High School in Barangay Tibuloy,
Toril District, Davao City.

The government aims to promote the right of all citizens to quality education pursuant to the
1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“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. “(Section 1,
Article X!V, The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987)

Barangay Tibuloy is located in the mountainous territory of Toril Distirct, Davao City and is
inhabited mostly by indigenous people who depend on agricultural produce as a source of income. The
establishment of a national high school in Barangay Tibuloy will significantly address the difficulties
faced by the residents whose family income are barely sufficient to make both ends meet, thereby can
barely afford the expenses of sending their children to pursue a higher education which is a located five
(5) kilometers away from Barangay Tibuloy.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

HON. Al ‘RTO T. UNGAB


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo._ 4817

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TIBULOY, TORIL
DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE TIBULOY 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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a
national high school in Barangay Tibuloy, Toril District, Davao City to be known as the Tibuloy
National High School.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Tibuloy National High School, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4247

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to integrate lessons on basic road courtesy and
appropriate road behavior in the curriculum of basic education.

Of late, we have heard of several crimes arising from “road rage”. Ir
has also become a common street scene how disrespect is shown not only to
motorists and pedestrians.

Now, more than ever, there is a need to correct such inappropriate
behavior in our roads and streets.

The first step should come from our very own homes but it should be
reinforced by our formal education system, by including lessons thereon in
the appropriate subjects in the school curriculum.

Atty. Ava OR fat ARO, JR.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4247 _

Introduced by Representative Salvador B, Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT TO INTEGRATE LESSONS ON BASIC ROAD COURTESY
AND APPROPRIATE STREET BEHAVIOR IN THE CURRICULUM
OF BASIC EDUCATION

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

SECTION I. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Basic Road Courtesy
and Apropriate Stree Behavior Education Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to
recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It
shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.

SECTION 3. As used in this Act, the term “Basic Education” shall refer to
the formal education system enforced in the Philippines which starts from


Kindergarten and which proceeds to the six grades of elementary education,
followed by two years each of Junior and Senior High School.

SECTION 4, The Department of Education is hereby mandated to include in
the appropriate subjects of the curriculum of basic education lessons on
basic road courtesy and appropriate street behavior.

SEC, 5. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter

SECTION 6. Separability Clause —If any provision of this Act is held
invalid, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION, 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
the completion of 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 BILL NO. 4641

Introduced by HON. MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes to lower the optional retirement age of public school
teachers from sixty (60) to fifty six (56) years old

There is a constant clamor reaching this representation from the teaching
sector of the district, for a legislation lowering the optional retirement age.

The teaching career, in the Philippines particularly, is one of the most
demanding professions, Teachers usually work beyond the normal hours of duty and
whose services are utilized beyond the classroom and even during vacation season
As such, they are exposed to more hazards and pressure thus taking a heavy toll on
their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Sadly, these teachers become a
weary and used-up lot even before reaching 60 years of age, thus depriving them of
the joy and pleasures of senior years

For the gallantry and sacrifices of the public school teachers of this land, they
absolutely deserve to enjoy the fruits of their labors while they are healthy and
active, Also, if able to retire earlier, they can still become productive in other
endeavors of their choice and therefore not relegated to sedentary status.

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

MARIGOL C. PANOTES


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB No. 4641

BY REPRESENTATIVE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS OLD TO FIFTY SIX (56) YEARS OLD
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM.
ACT OF 1997

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

SECTION 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291 or the Government
Service Insurance System Act of 1997 is hereby amended to read as follows

“Section 13-A. Conditions for Entitlement. - A member who retires
from the service shall be entitled to the retirement benefits in paragraph
(a) of Section 13 hereof: Provided, That:

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(2) he is at least fity six (56) years of age at the time of retirement; and

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SECTION 2. All laws, proclamations, executive orders and their implementing

rules and regulations and issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this
Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4583

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The National Highway connecting the Municipalities of Linamon, Matungao and
Baloi in the Province of Lanao del Norte is a national road that seeks to integrate and
encourage economic growth in the area, particularly the agro-industrial sector of the
municipalities.

‘The Metro Tligan Regional Agro-Industrial Center is therefore created to realize
this vision of invigorating the agricultural and industrial economies of the area, thereby
contributing to the growth of the area and the whole Province of Lanao del Norte.

This bill seeks to honor and concretize the Metro Tligan Regional Agro-Industrial
Center's role in the overall development of the three municipalities, and its impact on the
lives of the citizens in the area.

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

ALIDS@: DIMAPORO
First District, Lanao del Norte


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse Bit No.4583

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT NAMING THE LINAMON-MATUNGAO-BALOI NATIONAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE AS THE METRO ILIGAN REGIONAL
AGRO-INDUSTRIAL CENTER (MIRAIC) HIGHWAY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The Linamon-Matungao-Baloi National Road in the Province of Lanao del
Norte is hereby named as the Metro Iligan Regional Agro-Industrial Center (MIRAIC)
Highway.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bio. 4680

Introduced By Honorable Vicente “Ching” S.E. Veloso

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to establish a multipurpose fishery breeding farm and hatchery
in the municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte, to help provide the residents of the
Third District of Leyte a source of livelihood and food. Agriculturally, the area is
mostly planted to rice and coconut, hence the establishment of a fish hatchery shall
provide an alternative income to citizens, enhance food production, and bring down
the cost of fish and shellfish.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Hon. Vicente “Ching” S.E. Veloso


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4680

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE VICENTE “CHING” S.E. VELOSO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE FISHERY BREEDING FARM AND
HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture
(BFAR-DA), a multipurpose fishery breeding station and hatchery for the
production and multiplication of fish and shellfish in the Municipality of
Villaba, Province of Leyte.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall conduct continuing research and
experimentation on fish and shellfish culture, especially as they apply to local
conditions, to discover new methods that will upgrade and enhance the quality

of fisheries production.


SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s
programs the immediate establishment of the multipurpose fishery breeding
farm and hatchery. Henceforth, funds for the operation and upkeep of the
facility shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

The local governments of the Municipalities of Villaba, Tabango, San
Isidro, Calubian and Leyte, Province of Leyte shall set aside from any available
local revenue such amounts as may be appropriate to support the operation of
the multipurpose fishery breeding farm and hatchery.

SEC. 4, The BFAR-DA shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 5, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulations.

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

Introduced by Hon, ALLEN J}

ft C. MANGAOANG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the Malalao Provincial Road in the City of Tabuk, Province of
Kalinga into a national road and appropriating funds therefore.

Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in the rural areas because they help
transport farm products to the market. They are convenient links between barangays and the
poblacion. They provide easy accessibility to the town proper where hospitals, schools, law
enforcers and government agencies are mostly located.

The conversion of the provincial road into a national road will provide tremendous benefits
to the people. The present provincial road in Malalao is in a sorry state of disrepair. Due to fiscal
constraints of the provincial government, maintenance of the said road has been unattended.

With its conversion, it is anticipated that the national government can now take into its
cudgel, the improvement projects on the said road by providing for its concreting and maintenance
in the succeeding years.

In the light of the foregoing, the passage of the bill is hereby sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGR

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4061

Introduced by Hon. ALLEN JES >. MANGAOANG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MALALAO PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY
TABUK, PROVINCE OF KALINGA, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIA’
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Malalao Provincial Road in the City of Tabuk, Province of Kalinga, is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as maybe necessary for its repair and maintenance
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4099

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Anna Katina M. Enverga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The agenda calls for more infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges, to
sustain and broaden our country's economic development. While we need to build
more roads and bridges that we can afford, we must also maintain and preserve our

existing roads.

The conversion of the provincial road into a national road is essential to the
economic and social development of a particular municipality specially if such road
network traverses into agricultural areas as means for the exchange of goods and
services into nearby municipalities, Many of the local government units, the province or
city, for instance doesn’t have the financial and material resources to carry out the tasks
of road maintenance. The purposes of road maintenance are to reduce the rate of
deterioration and prolong the service life of road; to provide the riding public with more
convenient and safe road travel and to effectively cut costs in the wear and tear on

roads.

Hence, it is imperative that provincial roads be turned over to the national
government to assure that adequate funding be appropriated for its maintenance and

improvement.


Infanta-General Nakar Road (Km 142.550 ~ Km 150.270 ) is a provincial road
situated in the Municipalities of Infanta and General Nakar, Province of Quezon. Without
appropriate funding for maintenance, the road will slowly deteriorate. Conversion of
Infanta-General Nakar Road into a national load will greatly contribute to the fast
economic growth and development not only of the towns of Infanta and General Nakar,
but also the neighboring town of Real

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national government thru
the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channeled to accelerate the

improvement of Infanta-General Nakar Road.

In light of the foregoing, immediate approval of this Bill is highly recommended.

ANNA/KATRENA Yi. ENVERGA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, 4099

Introduced by Rep. Anna Katina M. Enverga

AN ACT CONVERTING INFANTA-GENERAL NAKAR PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines

in Congress assembled:

SECTION. 1. The Infanta-General Nakar Provincial Road located in the
Municipalities of Infanta and General Nakar, Province of Quezon is hereby converted
into and declared as a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public

Works and Highways (DPWH).

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the improvement,
maintenance, expansion 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 upon its approval.

APPROVED,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez,

House Bill No., 4540
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 6430 during the
Fourteenth Congress. It was approved by the Committee on Public Works and
Highways as substitute House Bill No, 6152 under Committee Report No. 1898,
dated March 31, 2009. It was approved on 2" reading on May 6, 2009 and 2!
reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it

was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Road
(Pelaez Bridge) from a city road to @ national road.

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City funds are not available for its maintenance and/or upgrading
Hence, the need to tap other sources.

With the improvement of the A. Velez St. to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

Road, its potentials for commercial and industrial development would be realized
Further, with its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed

funding and assistance it deserves

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

Wy

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.4540

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. TO CARMEN ROAD (PELAEZ BRIDGE),
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 4. The A. Velez St. to Carmen Road (Pelaez Bridge), Cagayan de
Oro City. is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved
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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 4570

Introduced by Honorable Maximo B. Dalog, Sr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to terminate the collection of toll fees along the portion of the
Benguet Road (Kennon Road) from Klondyke’s Spring to Camp Six, repealing for the
purpose Executive Order (EO) No. 34, Series of 1954, as amended

The Baguio-Bontoc-Halsema Highway-Kennon National Toll Road is a
national toll road that comprises three toll gates which are situated in Camp I, Camp 6
and Acop, Tublay, Benguet along the Halsema Highway. The collection of toll fees at
Camp 6 was implemented by virtue of EO 34, as amended, issued by then President
Ramon Magsaysay on June 1, 1954.

With the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 8794 on June 27, 2000, entitled
“An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User's Charge on Owners of all Types of Motor
Vehicles and for Other Purposes,” the motor vehicle user's charges are collected and
deposited in special trust accounts in the National Treasury. The trust accounts
include the Special Road Support Fund and the Special Local Road Fund which are
used by the Department of Public Works and Highways for the maintenance and
improvement of primary and secondary roads throughout the country.

With toll fees collected by virtue of EO 34 and RA 8794, which are both
transmitted to the National Treasury, the road users of Camp 6 toll road are
technically being charged twice. They are mostly farmers from Benguet and the
Mountain Province transporting their agricultural products to the La Trinidad
Vegetable Trading Post or directly to Metro Manila. Further, with the collection of
toll fees, farmers are left with no recourse but to increase farm prices of vegetables
and pass on the expense to retailers and consumers.

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

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a MAXIMO -DALOG, SR



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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, __45'70

Introduced by Honorable Maximo B. Dalog, Sr.

AN ACT
ATING THE COLLECTION OF TOLL FEES ALONG THE
THE BENGUET ROAD (KENNON ROAD) FROM
RING TO CAMP SIX, REPEALI FOR THE
UTIVE ORDER NO. 34, RIES OF 1954, AS AMENDED

KLONDYKE’S.
PURPOSE EXi

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

SECTION | The collection of toll fees along the portion of the
Benguet Road (Kennon Road) from Klondyke’s Spring to Camp Six within the
Mountain Province is hereby terminated.

SEC. 2. Executive Order No. 34, Series of 1954, as amended, is hereby
repealed. All other laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other
issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed
or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon C ’

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL, No. 4238

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to prohibit malls from allowing entry in their premises of
schoolchildren in uniform not accompanied by a parent or one responsible adult
during schoolhours.

It is a valid concern of all parents and other education stakeholders that
their kids focus on their studies during schoolhours, Thus, all possible venues
es such as shopping malls should be regulated

for truancy and for cutting clas
so that such objective is attained.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Sessi

HOUSE BILL no, 4288

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING MALLS FROM ALLOWING ENTRY IN THEIR:
PREMISES SCHOOLCHILDREN
IN UNIFORM NOT ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR A
RESPONSIBLE ADULT DURING SCHOOL HOURS

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

SECTION I, Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “Schoolchildren Mall
Truancy Prevention Act of 2016”,

SEC, 2. The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and
shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social

well-being,



SEC. 3. All shopping malls in the country are prohibited from allowing entry
into their premises during schoolhours schoolchildren clad in their school
uniforms who are not accompanied by their parent or a responsible adult.

SEC. 4. Violation of the preceding section shall result to the imposition of a fine
of 10,000 per schoolchildren who was allowed entry in its premises upon the
erring establishment provided that three consecutive violations of said section
will result to the cancellation of the business permit of such establishment

SEC. 5, The Department of Education (DepEd)is mandated to formulate the
rules and regulations implementing this Act and to thereafter, seek the
assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry, to circulate such rules and
regulations to all shopping malls in the country for their observance.

SEC, 6. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

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

Approved.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez,

House Bill No., 4535
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5428 during the
Fourteenth Congress. It was approved by the Committee on Public Works and
Highways as substituted House Bill No. 6150 under Committee Report No. 1896,
dated March 30, 2009. It was approved on 2” reading on May 6, 2009 and 3”
reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it
was not acted upon. It was again re-filed during the 16" Congress.

This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. in Cagayan de Oro City to Macasandig-
Indahag-Bukidnon Road from a city and provincial road to a national road and an
alternate highway from Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon and vice versa.

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance and/or
upgrading, Hence, the need to tap other sources

The A. Velez St, Cagayan de Oro City to Macasandig-Indahag-Bukidnon
Road connects the urbanized city of Cagayan de Oro to the last municipality of the
neighboring Province of Bukidnon. With its improvement, easier access to both
points would be ensured and the potentials for commercial and industrial
development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road and an alternate highway from
Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon the road would receive much needed funding and
assistance it deserves,

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

i

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., 4585

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO
MACASANDIG-INDAHAG-BUKIDNON ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. in Cagayan de Oro City to Macasandig-Indahag-
Bukidnon Road is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4255

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We are living in a globalized and interconnected era. Thus, it is essential
that our citizens understand the rest of the world.

At its most literal sense, global understanding can be achieved if we
understand the language that our neighbors are speaking and thus, the ability to
converse and write in a language other than English and Filipino, would always
be an advantage for our countrymen.

This Act aims to do just that - to enable our college students to learn at
least an extra foreign language by mandating the inclusion of major foreign
languages as electives in the college curriculum.

A lad
heen BELARO, JR.

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRE!
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4255

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES ACT OF 2016

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 “Foreign Language
Studies Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. In an era of globalization and international
cooperation, it is the duty of the government to prepare the country and its
citizens for the opportunities and challenges thereof.

SEC. 3. Every state university or college in the country is mandated to offer as
clectives in the college curriculum the study of major foreign languages such as
Mandarin, Spanish, French and German.

SEC. 4, The Commission on Higher Education (CHED is mandated to
formulate the rules and regulations of this Act.

SEC. 5. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.



SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly

SEC. 8. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifieen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hy
Constitution Hills, Quezon City fs RECEIVED
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4241

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Telecommunications is a very important aspect of present-day life and
existing telecommunications providers determine much how we communicate
with the rest of the world.

In the interest of providing our countrymen with better
telecommunications services, this Act aims to prohibit telecommunications
providers from implementing misleading advertisements or “promos” of their
own services.

SALY. bof BELARO, JR.
Representative

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4241

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS FROM
IMPLEMENTING MISLEADING PROMOS

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 “Prohibition of
Misleading Promos Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. Telecommunications is a vital aspect of present-
day life. Any unfair and irregular practices relating thereto should be curbed by
the State.

SECTION 3. It shall be unlawful for any entity engaged in the business of
telecommunications or providing internet service to convey to the public by any
means any misleading or untrue advertisements or statements with respect to its
services, products and anything related thereto.

SEC. 4. A violation of this Act will result to a fine of P100,000 provided that a
subsequent violation shall merit the same fine plus the imprisonment of the
owner and manager of erring business for the period equivalent to prision
correcional.


SEC. 5, The Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of
Information and Communications Technology are jointly mandated to formulate
the rules and regulations of this Act.

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication 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. 4300

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No individual, funeral parlor or crematorium should be able to carry out the disposition of a
human corpse without the express concurrence or approval of the dead person's next of kin
The summary cremation of a deceased person, for instance, presupposes concealment of a
wrongdoing or obstruction of justice, By the same token, dropping a corpse that is suitably
prepared and weighted overboard from a ship or plane into the ocean is deposited there to hide
a piece of evidence. Hence, unauthorized disposition of human corpses should be severel
dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.

For forensic purposes, deceased persons should be preserved in accordaneé with standard

deceased persons.

The swift passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.4900

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INTERDICTING UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSITION OF HUMAN CORPSES BY INDIVIDUALS,
CREMATORIUMS OR FUNERAL PARLORS 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 shali be known as the “Unauthorized Human Corpse Disposal
Act.”

SEC. 2. The unauthorized disposal of human corpses by any individuals, crematoriums
or funeral parlors is hereby declared prohibited or interdicted. Disposal of a human corpse
without express concurrence or approval of the dead person's next of kin is deemed
unauthorized and unlawful

Provided, however, that for forensic purposes, the cadaver be preserved and handled in
accordance with standard sanitation practices.

SEC. 3. Subject to existing sanitation code, the corpse shall remain in the custody of the
funeral parlor within a reasonable period within which to secure the consent of the dead
person's next of kin. In the event that the period for concurrence has lapsed, then the funeral
parlor shall carry out the final disposition in accordance with existing laws,

SEC. 4. Anyone found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of not
less than P200,000 and/or imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 1 year.

SEC, 5. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Philippine National Police,
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,